CD224PE - CD Player TEAC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CD224PE TEAC

TEAC. Portable CD-ROM Drive CD-224PEK User's manual To ensure the smooth handling of your warranty please write the serial number of your drive into the box. In the case of warranty you are expected to send ittogether with a copy of your invoice to your nearestTEAC sales representative.

2.1 Checking the Components.

2.2 Operating Environment …

3. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

4.1 Connecting the PCMCIA card to the TEAC CD-224PE

4.2 Connecting the PCMCIA card to a Notebook-PC

4.3 Important instructions for Users of Windows95/98

4.4 Important Instructions for Users of Windows NT 4.0 .

4.5. Important Instructions for Users of Win 3.1/MS-DOS 35 5.SPECIFICATION WARRANTY

• Changes in specifications and features may be made with- out notice or obligation.

• Copyright © 1999, 2000, TEAC Corporation Ltd. All rights reserved. Second Edition: April 2000

• Company and product names provided herein are trade- marks of their respective companies. Contents 23

INTRODUCTION The TEAC CD-224PE is a world class high performance portable CD- ROM drive kit. With this drive you have boughtone ofthe most powerful portable CD products on the market.

+ Do not place the disc in direct sunlight or expose itto moisture and extreme temperatures. Never leave the disc in a closed car during summer season. Remove the disk by holding the outer edge ofthe disk while press- ing down its center. Store the disc in a case after use. + When the data side of the CD is stained with fingerprints or dust, wipe the CD softly using a soft cloth or optional CD cleaning kitfrom its center to outward. + Do not use any household cleaning fluids, benzene, thinner, or antistatic agents as it may blemish the surface of the disk. 24 Indroduction

+ Do not use a cracked or deformed disc. + Do nottouch the pickup lens. Clean the stained lens using a blower for camera lenses (commercially available). Always keep the cover of the unit closed except when inserting or removing the disc. + Wipe the stain on the unitoff using a cloth damp with diluted neutral detergent. Do not apply solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thin- ner as it may blemish the surface of the unit. + When the unitis moved from a cool place to a warm place or when a cool room is warmed rapidly, condensation occurs on the internal lens which prevents the normal operation. In that case, remove the disc and leave the unit for about an hour before use. 133 Inserting/Removing Disks + Place the disc on the center disc table with the label side upward and press the disc lightly. + Remove the disc by lifting the edge of the disc while lightly pressing down the center of the disc.

(1)Wipe the surface of the drive using a soft cloth. Use a cloth damp with diluted neutral detergent for heavy stains. (2)When a sound is skipped or data cannot be read while using the drive, wipe the CD softly using a soft cloth from its center to out- ward. 26 1. To the User

(3)When stains cannot be removed, use the optionally provided clean- ing kit or a cloth damp with water or neutral detergent. The lens may also be cleaned using a blower for camera lenses (commercially available). Never touch the lens. Use the blower for camera lenses. Lens

Check if you have the following components in your package before use. Contact the sales office if anything is missing. Portable CD-ROM drive CD-224PE TEAC Driver CD TEAC PCMCIA card with cable User's manual

2.2 Operating Environment

The following notebook PC system is required to use the portable CD- ROM drive kit: + DOS computer with a CPU ofi386x or higher + Hard disk space of 500KB or more + PC card slot + Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT4.0, Windows 3.1 (MS-DOS ver. 6.2/V or higher), MS-DOS ver. 6.2/V or higher + FD

• Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trade- marks of Microsoft Corporation in U.S. and other countries.

3. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

The names of parts and their functions are described below.

(a) (e) © BUSY indicator This indicator lights in amber during seek, play and read. It lights in green when the power is on. © STOP button Stops CD playback when used as a standalone unit. © PLAY button Starts CD playback when used as a standalone unit. @ External connector In the actual version of the drive the external jack is not connected. ® Cover 30 3. Names and Functions

© Interface connector Connect to the provided interface cable ofthe PCMCIA card. © Headphone jack Audio output jack for stereo headphone. Use à 3.5mm-diameter stereo mini plug. (A headphone is optional) © Push here to close the disc cover. @ EJECT button Pull forward to open the disc cover. When the disc cover is closed, it will be locked automatically. ® volume Adjusts headphone's volume.

3. Names and Functions 31

This chapter describes how the device can be connected to a personal computer (notebook). Caution: Do notinsertthe PC card into the PC card slot yet.

4.1 Connecting the PCMCIA card to the TEAC

CD-224PE Connect the interface cable of the interface connector on the back of the TEAC CD-224PE CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM drive will be sup- plied and switched on and off by the notebook computer ifthe PCMCIA card is inserted in the respective slot. Important: Please ensure regardless of the used operating system to set the power supply function ofthe PCMCIA slotto on if your note- book computer supports this functionality. 32 4. Installation

4.2 Connecting the PCMCIA card to a Notebook-PC

To be able to use the PCMCIA card with your notebook computer you have to activate the PCMCIA system of your notebook and you must install any neccessary driver in accordance to the manuals of your operating system and your computing platform. Important: Normally the installation of the drivers and the activating of the PCMCIA system is carried out without inserting the PCMCIA card into the respective slot. Please refer to your manual of DOS/Windows and your hardware platform for further details. Insertthe PCMCIA card connected to the TEAC CD-224PE into the respective slot of your notebook after completing the software installa- tion (PCMCIA system, card drivers etc.).The golden contact pins must be oriented towards top to achieve this operation. Important: Please follow the following instructions for each of the operating systems in question carefully. To insert/remove the card the note- book computer usually has to be switched off. Only Windows 95/98 allows under some certain circumstances depending on the PCMCIA cards firmware to remove/insertthe card while run- ning the computer. Please refer to the manuals of your operat- ing system and your computing platform.

4.3 Important instructions for Users ofWindows95/98

Important: Itis essential to install the driver of your PCMCIA card to run the portable CD-ROM drive. Please refer to the manual of your PCMCIA card respectively to the documentation of Windows 95/98. Your drive is recognized automatically by Windows 95/98 if any of the installation steps are carried out correctly and any configuration like the one for the power supply is correct. Caution: Removing the PCMCIA card from the PC card slot without ter- minating the PC card operation process may resultin unexpected failures.

4.4 Important Instructions for Users of Windows NT 4.0

Important: Itis essential to install the driver of your PCMCIA card to run the portable CD-ROM drive. Please refer to the manual of your PCMCIA card respectively to the documentation of Windows NT 4.0. You may find further details within the documentation of your PCMCIA card and in the manuals of Windows NT 4.0. If any of the installation steps are carried out correctly and any ofthe settings, as in example the setting of the power supply is correct, Windows NT 4.0 will automatically detect and recog- nize the CD-ROM drive connected to your PCMCIA card. 34 4. Installation

Caution: (1) Since Windows NT 4.0 does not conform to hot swapping, be sure to insertthe PC card before turning on the power of your PC. (2) Setthe PC card slot mode to PCIC Compatible if such set- ting is possible. Refer to the instruction manual of your PC for the setting method. (3) SP4 or more for Windows 4.0 is required. (SP4 = Service Pack 4). When the Connected CD-ROM drive is not Recognized

1. Check the cable and the connection.

2. Check ifthe power is turned on.

3. A resource conflict may be the cause. Attemptto change resources

referring to Changing resources below. Caution: To change the values of ressources you must be logged in with an Windows NT 4.0 administrator account usually. 4.5. Important Instructions for Users of Win 3.1/MS-DOS As far as Windows 3.1 and MS-DOS are concerned installations are normally carried out under MS-DOS. Installaing basically means to install the driver of your PCMCIA card correctiy. Please refer to the documentation of your PCMCIA card, your DOS manuals, and the manual of your notebook computer for further details. To insert/remove the PCMCIA card your notebook computer has to be switched off. After inserting the card the notebook PC may be switched on.Ifthe driver of your PCMCIA card is loaded correctly the operating system will recognize automatically the TEAC CD-224PE. Now it may be used under MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 without any limitations.

Applicable disk CD-DA, CD-ROM (Mode-1, Mode-2), CD-I, Video-CD CD-ROM XA Mode-2 (Form-1, Form-2) Photo-CD (multisession), CD Extra (CD Plus) Disk Diameter 12cm, 8cm

2. Drive performance

Data transfer rate Sustained: 1,546 (10.3x) to 3,600KB/S (24x) (FULL-CAV) Burst: 8.33MB/S max. (PIO Mode 2) Access time 130ms typ. Starting time from 105 max. (excluding the multisession photo CD) power on Data buffer capacity | 128KB

Volume Adjust headphone's volume Audio output Headphone jack (9 3.5 mm) 10 mW

Power requirements DC +6V410% (via PCMCIA slot) Interface connector ATAPI (drive side) PCMCIA Card Type Il 16 bit or CardBus 32 bit

7. Operating environment

Place of operation Temperature 5 to 40 °C, humidity 8 to 80 % (noncondensing) Place of storage Temperature -20 to 60 °C, humidity 5 to 90 % (noncondensing)

8. Dimensions/weight

Dimension (WxHxD) | 130 x 16 x 146mm Weight 2509

WARRANTY Model Serial No. [CD-224PEK | Owner's name Address Dealer's name Date of purchase Dealer's address Warranty Period TEAC Corporation, hereinafter called TEAC, warrants this product against any defect in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser. According to the following terms this TEAC product will be repaired without charge of labor and materials by the authorized TEAC service stations, by the authorized TEAC dealers and/or their authorized service stations. TEAC, the authorized TEAC service stations, the authorized TEAC dealers and/or their authorized service stations may decide wether the defec- tive product will be repaired or replaced as a whole or partially. The TEAC dependancies, the authorized TEAC service stations, the au- thorized TEAC dealers and/ortheir authorized service stations will also honour this warranty in the other EC and EFTA member states based on the terms in this warranty conditions. Whatis Covered and What is Not Covered. Except as specified below, this warranty covers any defects in materi- als and workmanship of this product. The following are not covered by the warranty:

1. Damage to or deterioration of the external cabinet.

2. Any unit that has been altered or on which the serial number has

been defaced, modified, or removed. Warranty 37

Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from: (a) accident, misuse, abuse or neglect; {b) failure to follow instructions supplied with the product; (c) any shipment of the product. Any damage arising of transporta- tion is the liability of the freigth company. Any damage arising of transportation and any implicit and explicit risks are the liability ofthe freigth company.This is expressivly nota liability ofTE AC; (d) repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by TEAC to repair this product; (e) causes other than product defects, including lack of technical skill, competence or experience ofthe user. Especially damages which may arise of incidential use respectively by improper ven- tilation, (f) damages caused by improper or incorrect installation of soft- ware, (g) periodic check-ups, (h) maintenance respectively repair of parts due to normal wear and tear, {i) adoptions or adjustments to the product in order to conform to different national technical or safety standards of any country other than the one for which the productwas originally designed and manufactured. Who May Enforce the Warranty This warranty may be enforced only by the original retail purchaser. WhatWe Will Pay For We will pay all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. Payment of shipping and insurance charge is discussed in the next section of this warranty. How You Can GetWarranty Service

If your unit needs service during the warranty period, please con- tact the local authorized distributor for this product. If you are un- able to locate such a distributor, please contactthe TEAC facility. . After identifying the nearest authorized service station for this prod- uct the productor any parts believed to be defective mustbe shipped freight and insurance prepaid to such service station, together with Warranty

a copy ofthis warranty certificate and a copy of your sales receipt, showing the date of purchase. Please ensure to fill outthe warranty certificate correctly (do not forgetthe serial number of the product). TEAC reserves the rightto refuse the guarantee service ifthe docu- ments are missing or incomplete in the understanding ofthis terms. If the necessary repairs are covered by the warranty, and if you have sent the product or parts of it to the nearest authorized serv- ice station, the return freight and insurance charges will be prepaid. Please do not return your unit to the TEAC factory without out prior authorization (see also RMA form)! Limitations of Liability and Exclusion of Implied Warranties Unless considered unenforceable or unlawfull under the applicable national law:

1. TEACS liability for any defective product is limited to repair or re-

placement of the product, at TEAC's option and the option of au- thorized service stations, authorized dealers and their authorized service stations. No one is authorized to assume any greater liabil- ity on TEACSs behalf. TEAC shall not be liable for any damage to any other properties independant of their virtual or real nature espe- cially there is no liability for any damage to any kind of software and/or any kind of databases caused by TEAC products.Furthermore TEAC is not liable for damages arising out of loss of use, loss of revenue or profits, or any other damages, wether incidential, con- sequential, or otherwise.

2. All implied warranties or conditions, including but not limited to

warranties or conditions of merchantability and fitness for a particu- lar purpose, hereby are excluded. These warranty terms do not affect any statutory rights of consumers which were granted by the respective national laws. Warranty 39