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CD-R OM DRIVE (T)XM6401B/F1 HARD W ARE INSTR UCTION MANU A L VERSION 2.0 APRIL 2000 Covers.p65 6/13/00, 2:58 PM 1[...]
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TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive i CD-R OM DRIVE Hardware Instruction Manual For the follo wing CD-R OM Driv es: XM-6401B TXM6401F1 TOSHIBA AMERICA ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, INC. Storage Device Division 35 Hammond Irvine, CA 92618 Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. © 1998 TOSHIBA AMERICA ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, [...]
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ii TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CD-External Enclosure: TXM6401F1 Certification Date: 11/9/98 Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. - SDD 35 Hammond, Irvine, CA 92618 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Th[...]
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TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive iii LASER CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT". To use this model properly, read this Owner's Manual carefully and keep this manual for future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest "Authorized[...]
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TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive v T able of Contents Introduction ............................................................................. 1 SCSI drives ............................................................................ 2 Installing CD-ROM ................................................................. 3 Installation Requir[...]
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TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive 1 Intr oduction C ongratulations on the purchase of your T oshiba XM-6401B CD-R OM driv e. This manual will provide you with the information you will need to install and operate your new CD-R OM. This manual cov ers both the internal CD-R OM (XM-6401B) and the external CD-R OM (TXM6401F1). Instructions in thi[...]
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2 TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive SCSI DRIVES T he XM-6401B is a SCSI-2 (Small Computer Systems Inter- face) device. Some other SCSI devices you may already have connected to your computer are scanners, tape drives, or an- other CD-R OM dri ve. PC SYSTEMS: T o add a SCSI de vice to your computer , y ou must have a SCSI interface card alread[...]
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TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive 3 Installing CD-R OM B efore you begin to install your CD-R OM, make sure you hav e the items listed below . In most cases, these items will not come with your CD-R OM. See your local computer re- tailer to purchase them. INST ALLA TION REQ UIREMENTS ❑ CD-R OM Software Dri ver (when installing on a PC the s[...]
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4 TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive IMPOR T ANT NO TE Before you begin installing your CD-ROM, make sure your computer is switched OFF and the power cable is disconnected. CD-ROM JUMPER SETTINGS In order for your CD-R OM to work properly , it may be necessary for you to change the CD-R OM’ s jumper settings. Locate the block of jumpers on t[...]
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TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive 5 All SCSI devices attached to your computer are assigned a SCSI-ID number from 0 to 7. Y our CD-R OM’ s SCSI ID must be set so that its ID number does not conflict with any other de vice’ s SCSI-ID in your system. In most cases your CD-R OM will come set to SCSI ID 0. If your CD-R OM is the only SCSI de [...]
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6 TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive T erminator ON/OFF J umper This jumper turns termination power ON or OFF . If you are “daisy- chaining” a series of SCSI devices (connecting more than one SCSI de vice to your system), and the XM-6401B CD-R OM is not at the end of the chain , you must remo ve the jumper . Eject Prevention J umper This j[...]
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TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive 7 PLA CING CD-R OM INSIDE YOUR COMPUTER You are no w ready to install your CD-R OM inside your computer . Y ou should refer to the book that came with your computer , as com- puter casings are different from each other . Usuall y the casing is at- tached to the frame by a number of scre ws a t the back. T urn[...]
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8 TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive CABLING SCSI - The internal SCSI interface cable is connected to your SCSI host adapter card and fits into the socket on the back of your CD- R OM. The stripe side (or red-colored side) of the ribbon cable con- nects to pin 1 on the dri v e’ s SCSI connector which is found next to the driv e’ s power co[...]
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TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive 9 If there is no po wer cable in your system, contact your computer dealer . Y ou may need a “power splitter lead” (a Y shaped cable which taps two power outputs from one input). Sound (optional) - If you have a sound card and speakers and would like to play audio CDs on your computer , you will need to g[...]
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10 TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM DRIVE Host Computer I/F Card Terminator SCSI Cable CD-ROM DRIVE Host Computer I/F Card Terminator SCSI Cable Interface Connector External Terminator (see notes 1 & 3) Interface Connector CD-ROM DRIVE #2 CD-ROM DRIVE #N (N < 7) Install Terminator Jumper only on the last drive of BUS (see note [...]
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TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive 1 1 COMPLETING INST ALLA TION After you have connected all the necessary cables, you can push the CD-R OM completely into the slot. There are 12 scr ew holes on the XM-6401B that are used to mount the CD-R OM into your computer . The screw length should not exceed 3±0.5mm (measured from out- side surface of [...]
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12 TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive INST ALLING AN EXTERN AL CD-R OM (TXM6401F1) The instructions that follow ar e for use on PC and Macintosh systems. In order to install your external CD-R OM successfully , you will need to complete the following steps. ☛ Install SCSI host adapter board in your computer system (if not alr eady installed)[...]
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TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive 1 3 SCSI ID Switch TERMINA TION If the CD-R OM is being installed as the last dri ve in a daisy-chain or as the only SCSI device, you must install an external terminator on one of the SCSI connectors at the rear of the CD-R OM. External T erminator[...]
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14 TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive CABLING SCSI - Locate the SCSI interface card connection or SCSI port at the back of your computer . Plug the SCSI cable into socket, making sure it f its snugly . (If the plug has fixing scr ews or c lips, use them to ensur e the connector is firmly fixed.) Plug the other end of the cable into one of the [...]
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TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive 1 5 SOFTW ARE In order for your computer to recognize the CD-R OM, you must in- stall a CD-R OM software dri ver . PCs - If you do not have this software, contact the manufacturer of your SCSI host adapter card. Use the instructions that came with your software to install the CD-R OM software dri ver .[...]
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16 TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive Using y our CD-R OM THE CONTR OLS The XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-R OM driv es hav e the follo wing controls and features: ➬ CD Loading T ray ➬ EJECT Button ➬ Emergency Eject Hole ➬ BUSY Light ➬ Headphone Jack ➬ V olume Control ➬ Audio Output T e rminals (TXM6401F1 only) XM-6401B F ront P anel[...]
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TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive 1 7 THE FR ONT P ANEL Eject Button - The EJECT button is used to open the disc tray so you can install or remove a disc. The EJECT Inhibit Jumper must be set to OFF in order for the EJECT button to function. (If jumper is in ON postion, the drive accepts all eject contr ol fr om the computer). Busy Light - Wh[...]
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18 TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive THE BA CK PANEL The pictures below show the back panel of the XM-6401B and TXM6401F1 CD-R OM dri ves. Descriptions of features are as fol- lows: XM-6401B Back P anel TXM6401F1 Back P anel Audio Out Connector - Outputs analog signal on the XM-6401B only . Mode Select Headers (jumpers) - Selects SCSI-ID, Par[...]
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TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive 1 9 SCSI Connector(s) - Connects CD-R OM to computer . The TXM6201F1 has two SCSI connectors. P o wer Connector - Connects CD-R OM to power source (either po wer adapter or power cable from computer). P o wer Switch - T urns power ON and OFF on the TXM6401F1. A udio J a cks - Connects CD-R OM to external ampl[...]
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20 TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive OPERA TING THE CD LO ADING TRA Y T o open the CD loading tra y , just press the EJECT button. After in- serting or removing a disc, press the EJECT button again or gently push on the open disc tray , the tray will automatically close. V ertical Installations If you are loading a disc in a XM-6401B drive th[...]
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TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive 2 1 EMERGENCY EJECT CA UTION! The following procedure is intended only as a last resort when pressing the eject button f ails to open the CD tr ay . 1. T urn CD-R OM driv e po wer OFF . 2. Insert a solid bar (i.e. large paper clip*) into Emergency Eject hole and push in as sho wn in the picture below . 3. CD [...]
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22 TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive Specif ications T he following describes the specifications of the XM-6401B CD-ROM. (Specifications are subject to change without notice.) PERFORMANCE ■ Disk Formats 1 Red Book, Yellow Book, CD-ROM XA, CD-I Bridge (Photo CD, Video CD), CD-I, CD-I Ready, CD-G and Multisession (Photo-CD, CD EXTRA, CD-RW, C[...]
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TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive 2 3 ■ Access Time • Average Random Access Time 3 : 80 msec typ. (40X mode) • Average Random Seek Time 4 : 75 msec typ. (40X mode) • Average Full Stroke Access Time 5 : 135 msec typ. (40X mode) 2 6-14X rotational speed is fixed for CD-audio (Red-Book) format. For the other formats, 17.3X - 40X or 6X-14[...]
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24 TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive ■ Audio Output • Analog output (.90 Vrms typ. at load impedance 10K Ω min.) • Headphone output terminal: 3.5 mm diameter stereo phonejack, adjustable output level • Headphone output 0.9V (rms typ.) ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ■ XM-6401B Operating temperature: 41 ° to 122 ° F (+5 ° to 50 ° C) O[...]
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TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive 2 5 5.5" (139.7 mm) 3.1" (79.2mm) 1.9" (47.4mm) 0.5" (11.8mm) 7.6" (193mm) Power Connector (4P) TOP (HORIZONTAL POSITION) BOTTOM Analog Audio Out Connector (3P) Mode Select Headers 4-M3 (TAP) SCSI Connector 3.1" (79.2mm) 1.9" (47.4mm) REAR FRONT 4-M3 (TAP) 4-M3 (TAP) 1.2&quo[...]
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26 TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive T echnical Support S hould you require technical support, contact your local distributor . If your distributor is unable to answer your ques tions, hav e them call T oshiba Storage Device Di vision T echni- cal Support, on your behalf. Toshiba Storage Device Division Technical Support 949/455-0407 Please p[...]
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TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive 2 7 Repair Center S hould your CD-ROM require maintenance, contact Toshiba SDD's Repair Center. In order to return your CD-ROM a Return Authorization Number (RA#) must be obtained from Toshiba's SDD Repair Center (do not send drives without an autho- rized RA number). Toshiba Repair Center 510/651-6[...]
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28 TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive W arranty T oshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. ( “ TAEC ” ) warrants that all products will, upon delivery by TAEC to the customer in new condition, be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months after delivery. TAEC warrants that spare Parts and Accessories[...]
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TOSHIBA XM-6401B/TXM6401F1 CD-ROM Drive 2 9 Force Majeure: Non-performance by Buyer or Seller shall be excused to the extent that performance is rendered impossible by war, fire, flood, earthquakes, labor disputes, acts of God or the public enemy, or acts of the Government or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing part[...]
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