JVC MC-R421U User's Manual
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1. DVD R DRIVE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG DVD R LAUFWERK MANUEL D INSTRUCTIONS UNITE DVD R 48 AAA DVD R 3kapes M C R 421U INSTRUCTIONS For Customer Use Enter below the Model No and Serial No which are located at the top of the unit Retain this information for future reference Model No MC R421U Serial No This instruction book is made from 100 recycled paper EEJ FRAN AIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH LST0033 001A Thank you for purchasing the JVC MC R421U DVD R DRIVE Before you start operating this unit please read the instructions carefully in order to obtain the best possible performance 1 DANGER Invisible laser radiation will occur when the unit is open with a failed or defective interlock 2 CAUTION Do not open the top cover There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit leave all servicing to quali fied service personnel e The MC R421U is a DVD R drive designed for use with the JVC MC 8100U 8200U 8600U CD DVD Library It is read compatible with CD ROM CD R CD RW DVD ROM and DVD R discs e The MC R421U cannot be operated on its own e This drive is not compatible with the MC 1000U E or MC 2000U series CD ROM Library and MC 7000U series DVD RAM Library e For the compatible discs see Specifications on page 8 e When mounting this drive in the MC 8100U 8200U 8600U models it is required to replace the ROM for the CD DVD Library with the ROM provided with this dri2. 7 SPECIFICATIONS Interface Data transmission rate Average access time 1 3 stroke typ Buffer capacity Additional write count DVD R for General 4 7 GB Accessories Operating environment Dimensions Weight Applicable discs SCSI 2 Sustained When the host adapter is set to the maximum sync transfer rate of 20 Mbytes sec DVD R for General Single sided 4 7 GB or double sided 9 4 GB recordable 3 31 Mbytes s to 5 75 Mbytes s DVD ROM Single Layer DVD R for General Single sided 4 7 GB or double sided 9 4 GB playback 3 44 Mbytes s to 5 78 Mbytes s 6X max CAV DVD RAM Ver 2 1 single sided 4 7 GB double sided 9 4 GB playback only 2 77 Mbytes s DVD RAM Ver 1 0 single sided 2 6 GB playback only 1 38 Mbytes s CD ROWM R Playback only 1 5 Mbytes s to 3 6 Mbytes s 24X max CAV CD RW Playback only Max 1 8 Mbytes s 12X max CAV Burst Max 8 Mbytes sec async transfer Max 10 Mbytes sec sync transfer DVD R for General 4 7 GB 100 ms DVD ROM Single Layer 100 ms DVD RAM 4 7 GB 135 ms DVD RAM 2 6 GB 155 ms CD ROM 95 ms The above values were measured using JVC s measurement method 1 Mbyte Max 100 times per disc side Assuming that each disk drive insertion ejection cycle is counted as one time SCSI cable with a connector cap 1 m length x1 Clamp filter With band 0 0 eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeetseeteaeeeeeeteas x2 ROME wr
3. CAN BE OPENED message is displayed on the LCD dis gt 0000 H E Before you start installing the DVD R Drive be sure to turn off power of the host computer all peripheral play section Drive locking section 4 Insert the key in the key cylinder located at the center of IE El the door and turn it 90 degrees counterclockwise to unlock l and open the door IE Drive locking screw E i mounting hole e Figure shows the MC 8200U devices and the Library x 2 Sd 0 Z i INSTALLATION 2 How to Open the Drive Storage Cover E Also be sure to refer to the corresponding sections in the Library instructions 1 Remove the screws from the drive storage cover that is located at the rear of the Library 2 Remove the drive storage cover e Figure shows the MC 8200U e Figure shows the MC 8100U Drive storage section Drive storage section Drive storage cover 3 How to Determine the Installation Position of the DVD R Drive 1 Install the drives from the No 1 to No 6 slots No 1 to No 4 in the case of the MC 8100V in that order without skipping any drive slots H Begin installing drives from the lowest position No 1 4 How to Install the DVD R Drive Drive storage section 1 Insert the DVD R drive from the rear of the JVC Library Beware of d
4. When the SCSI bus is used as SCSI 2 5 Mbytes sec async the total length of the cables can be extended to up to 6 meters e Regarding the length of the provided SCSI cable is approx 1 m 3 3 feet e The length of the SCSI cable inside the JVC CD DVD Library refer to CONNECTING SCSI CABLES AND POWER CORD in the operation manual for the main unit e Be sure to lock the connectors of the external SCSI cable once they are connected INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Press the clamp filter against the connector Tighten until the dabs and fasten it with a provided band are completely locked a gt K Pull the band tightly NP Cut off any extra length Fit the clamp filter around the cable E Signal disturbance may occur if a high impedance shielded SCSI cable is not used Also the above clamp filters are necessary for the JVC CD DVD Library in order to comply with EMI Standard EN55022 Class A PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE E Read the following before installing this drive in your Library for the first time E To mount this drive on the MC 8100U 8200U 8600U in your Library the firmware of the CD DVD Library should be upgraded Please change the ROM in the CD DVD Library to the ROM provided with this drive E For the ROM replacement method consult your dealer or nearest JVC authorized service agent E Do not set the Power switch of the CD DVD Library to ON until all of the work described above has been completed
5. same as the direction of the SCSI connector SCSI A Connector cap 3 If you are not connecting the SCSI cable to the OUT side of the SCSI connector SCSI D place the connector cap over it 6 How to Connect Cables to the DVD R Drive E Also refer to the corresponding sections in your Library Instructions Manual 1 Connect the power supply cable control cable and SCSI cable to the connectors at the rear of the DVD R Drive E When using the MC 8100U the No of the cable must always correspond to the No of the drive bay to which it is being connected If the cable with the wrong number is connedted it will lead to the equipment malfunctioning E When using the MC 8200U 8600U connect power supply and control cables which lead from the side of the DVD R drive bay to the drive H Insert all connectors firmly Sonra eee Rear section of the DVD R Drive 1 sap SE aoe Slide switch DIP switch 3 TL Power cable Connection example of a SCSI cable SCSI cable Internal SCSI cable additional e Up to two DVD R drives can be connected Terminate here DVD R Drive SCSI connector E semnate beram DVDR Drive O SOSIE C OUT 2 Connect an active terminator DVD R Drive g SCSI O E C
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7. IN 2 Tobe connected with host computer s SCSI host adapter No 2 seers C OUT 1 Connect an active terminator Library SCSI board C IN 1 Tobe connected with host computer s SCSI host adapter No 1 Internal SCSI cable Standard e Up to 6 drives can be connected Up to 4 drives in the case of MC 8100U E SCSI cables should be connected as a daisy chain connection Each connector may be connected to the drive posi tions as illustrated in the diagram E Terminate the physical end of the SCSI bus For information on how to set the built in terminator refer to the item 1 TERM of 7 How to Set the DIP and Slide Switches For an external terminator we recommend that an active SCSI terminator is used with the JVC CD DVD Library INSTALLATION 7 How to Set the DIP and Slide Switches E Always turn OFF the power of Library when you set the dip switch modes 1 TERM This selects the use of the built in terminator i Terminate the SCSI bus at the position where it physically terminates E When using the built in terminator set the TERM for the drive located at the physical end of the SCSI bus to ON and the TERM for the other drives to OFF E When not using the built in terminator attach an external terminator to the OUT side of the SCSI connector E When using an external terminator set TERM of all the drives to OFF E To improve the stability of SCSI bus communications it is recommended to use an act
8. amage E Pay attention not to damage the sensor slit E Always insert the DVD R Drive correctly E Check that cables connected on the rear of the unit are not caught or pinched when inserting the DVD R Drive 2 Insert the DVD R Drive slowly until the screw installation hole located on the side of the DVD R Drive and the screw installation hole lo cated on the drive locking section are aligned 3 Lock the DVD R Drive in place by using the drive locking screw on the door panel side of the drive E Tighten the screw firmly E If the drive locking screw is loose the drive and or Library could suffer damage Drive locking screw INSTALLATION 5 How to Attach the SCSI Cable E If required two SCSI bus channels may be used by adding the provided SCSI cable If the DVD R is recorded intermittently due to an insufficiency in the recording transfer rate on the SCSI bus the recording quality may deteriorate and playback malfunc tions may occur 1 While holding the two blind plates remove the four screws on the SCSI connector installa tion section at the rear of the JVC CD DVD Library in order to remove the two blind plates x a a 0 Z i 2 Insert the provided SCSI cable through the installation hole from the back side of the rear panel and secure it with the four screws E Remove the connector cap of the SCSI cable for installation E Be sure that the SCSI connector is inserted in the correct direction It should be the
9. g adding exchanging or removing drives to prevent any malfunction 1 While holding the 8 key on the control panel turn on the power of the Library 2 When the LCD display shows DRIVE DETECTION COMPLETED turn off the power of the Library 3 Turn the Library on again i The DRIVE DISPLAY of the CD DVD Library displays this drive as a DVD RAM W Before you install add remove or replace drives and or change the SCSI ID No turn OFF the power of the host computer Remember to turn it ON again after completing the necessary operations Oo INSTALLATION 11 Example of a SCSI Cable Connection E When interconnecting the JVC CD DVD Library and the host computer with a SCSI cable use a high impedance shield cable with two clamp filters fitted near both connectors SCSI cable of high impedance shielded design I n External SCSI cable to host computer s a SCSI host adapter No 2 for controlling N gt the Library To SCSI C SEES conngetor s Attach the active wr D E EH AE terminator to the D E AER OUT connector a 0 OES f 7 Per External SCSI cable to host computer s To SCSI A SCSI host adapter No 1 for controlling connector Host computer the Library CD DVD Library e An operational error may occur when the total length of the internal and external SCSI cables exceed 3 meters with SCSI 2 10 Mbytes sec sync
10. ive external terminator 3 ID1 2 ID2 This sets the SCSI ID No on the drives SCSI ID 4 IDO No Remarks ti He ID 2 ID 1 IDO Default factory setting ON OFF H Set the SCSI ID No between 0 7 using only a ID No that is not being used by other SCSI devices W Note that the default SCSI ID of the Library is 0 and the SCSI card is 7 E For the details on default factory settings please refer to the section SCSI ID No SETTING of the instructions for the JVC Library W Be sure to set the slide switch to N for use The position W is provided for use in servicing 8 How to Reattach the Drive Storage Cover E Always reattach the drive storage cover before switching ON the JVC Library 1 Fasten the panel with the screws that were removed in procedure refer to 2 How to Open the Drive Storage Cover on page 4 9 How to Close and Lock the Door of the JVC Library E Always close and lock the door before switching ON the JVC Library 1 Close the door and lock the key cylinder 10 Automatic Drive Detection Mode E Please also refer to the corresponding sections in the CD DVD Library instructions E if using the CD DVD Library MC 8100U 8200U 8600U be sure to execute the auto drive detection mode after in stallin
11. t cokes ene at ictal chet ditty eed iets eats x3 Drive lOCKING SCrOW ssori nioo eain x2 Temperature 5 C to 35 C Humidity 10 to 80 without condensation 171 mm x 47 5 mm x 240 mm WxHxD 1 5 kg DVD R for General 4 7 GB Recommended discs Single sided 4 7 GB Panasonic LM RF47 Panasonic LM RS47B50 Spindle type 50 disc pack Verbatim 094077 Verbatim 094058 Spindle type 50 disc pack Maxell DR47 1P Maxell DR47 50S Spindle type 50 disc pack Recommended disc Double sided 9 4 GB Verbatim 094171 Spindle type 50 disc pack Maxell DR94 50S Spindle type 50 disc pack DVD R 3 95 GB Ver 1 0 disc at once playback only DVD ROM DVD RAM Ver 2 1 single sided 4 7 GB double sided 9 4 GB playback only DVD RAM Ver 1 0 single sided 2 6 GB playback only CD ROM Mode 1 Mode 2 etc CD R Playback only CD RW Playback only Note 1 With the DVD R DVD RAM CD R and CD RW the full performance may not be evident depending on the write condition Note2 Only the discs with a diameter of 120 mm are applicable E The specifications and appearance of this unit are subject to change without notice AAG Y GAG Niery OW VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED aJ VD is a registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD e A Ve Printed in Japan JVE isa registered Trademark in JAPAN the U S A the U K and many other countries LST0033
12. ve e For information on firmware version upgrades and replacement of ROMs please consult the retailer of the MC R421U or JVC service agency ACCESSORIES AND DOCUMENTATION Drive locking screw M3 with washer c ceccecceeeeeseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeaesaeseeseeeeaesaeseetenees 2 including one spare SCSI cable with a connector cap 1 m length eceeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeseaees 1 Clamp filter With band 0 ceeeceeceteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeaeeeeeaeeseaeeeseaeesseaeeeseieeeeeaees 2 ROM For MC 8100U PLSS1721 V1 03 or after ee eeeeeeteeeteteeeeeeeees 1 For MC 8200U 8600U PLSS1719 V1 02 or after 0 eee eeteeeeeteeeeeees 2 Documentation INSURUCTIONS AAEE te ee ince d thee E EAA E E E O wn eatedtixcse sete 2S 1 INSTALLATION W Please refer to the instruction manual of your Library for more information about the CD DVD Library 1 How to Open the Door of the JVC Library E In order to open the door please refer to the section HOW TO OPEN THE DOOR DURING OPERATION in J Dive En the instructions for the JVC Library i enO mounting hole 1 Select the DOOR OPEN MODE on the MENU screen of 2 KZI the LCD display section spo Drive locking section 2 Press and hold the SELECT key for at least five seconds aol e Figure shows the MC 8100U 3 Turn off the power of the JVC Library when the THE DOOR
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