Ricoh MP5125A manual

NOTICE 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not install[...]

CAUTION Rating voltage for peripherals. 1. Headphone Jack Rating Voltage output Audio Signal Max. 2V FCC WARNING Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followi[...]

The company names and product names written in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks. ● *1 For information on Windows® XP supports, visit Ricoh's Web site.[...]

This manual uses the following symbols to indicate important information relating to the drive. Failing to comply with the information in this manual and/or incorrect handling of the drive may result in serious personal injury or damage to the product. Indicates restriction or precaution that should be observed. Provides useful additional informati[...]

This user's manual (hereafter referred to as "the manual") contains important notes and product handling information. Be sure to read the manual before using the product. For easy reference in the future, please keep the manual at a handy location. Multimedia Printer series Thank you for purchasing the Multimedia Printer series drive[...]

Obey the following cautions when handling the drive or discs. Cautions During Installation Install the drive in accordance with the specifications. Be careful to avoid locations likely to cause vibration or shock. ● Avoid locations where there is high humidity, excessive dust, or poor ventilation. ● Avoid locations in direct sunlight, with seve[...]

In wintertime, don't use a disc soon after bringing in from outdoors. Use it only after it has reached room temperature. ● Cautions Concerning Disc Cleaning Remove the media by pressing the eject button. ● Use compressed air to clear dust from the media. (Spray the compressed air for about 5 seconds). ● Check to see if there is dirt on t[...]

fig1 Check 1. Recording surface 2. fig2 50 to 100mm 1. Back[...]

The drive is a super-combination drive that integrates DVD+RW/+R and CD-RW capabilities. Capitalizing on Ricoh's expertise accumulated with existing CD-RW and DVD-ROM combination drives, we have developed some new mechanisms to achieve incorporation of DVD+RW rewrite capabilities. ● DVD writing has been made possible by tuning up a two-LD (l[...]

Explains the system environment required for using the drive as a CD-R/CD-RW drive. PC IBM PC/AT compatible Operating System Windows Me/98/95(ORS2 or later) Windows NT Workstation Ver.4.0 (Service Pack 5) or later Windows 2000 (Professional) Windows XP *4 CPU When writing to CD-R/RW: Pentium 166 MHz or higher processors (when JustLink is used). ●[...]

Front Panel Rear panel Front Panel Disc tray This is the tray for the disc. Place the disc on the ejected disc tray, then lightly push the tray (or push the eject button) and the disc will be mounted. Caution Don't use force to pull out or push in the disc tray. This might cause damage to the loading section of the drive. 1. Headphone jack Thi[...]

Emergency eject hole This drive has a function that allows the disc to be ejected manually for an emergency case such as failure of the drive or a power outage. Caution This feature is a last measure to be used only in an emergency. Using it excessively will cause malfunction. 6. Rear panel Digital Audio (SPDIF) Output Connector Provides output to [...]

Emergency Eject This drive has a function that allows the CD to be ejected manually, if this becomes necessary in an emergency such as failure of the drive or a power outage. Follow the following procedures in such a case. Caution This feature is a last measure to be used only in an emergency. Using it excessively will cause malfunction. Turn the p[...]

Disc ejection Press the eject button 1. Slowly take the disc out of the disc tray 2. Press the eject button or push the disc tray and the tray will be inserted back into the drive. 3.[...]

Caution After ejecting the disc, return the disc tray inside the unit quickly. When the disc tray is in the ejected position, dust and other debris will enter, possibly causing read errors, write errors, or drive failure. Back Next Load the media Disc ejection Emergency Eject Using the Drive in a Vertical Position[...]

Load the media Press the eject button. 1. Place the media on the disc tray. Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the media. Cautions DVD-R/RW (DVD hyphen R/RW)/DVD-RAM media cannot be used. ❍ When using a 120-mm CD, place the disc in the larger circular depression with its label side facing upside. ❍ When using an 80-mm CD, place th[...]

Load the disc by pressing the eject button or by lightly pushing in the disc tray. 3. Next[...]

Load the media Disc ejection Emergency Eject Using the Drive in a Vertical Position[...]

Using the Drive in a Vertical Position The drive can be installed in a vertical position. Locate the four tabs on the disc tray. Turn each of them inwards untill they click into place. 1. When loading a disc, insert it into the inner side of the tabs. Caution Cannot be used with 80mm CDs. Cannot be used with business card CDs. 2. Back Load the medi[...]

Specific knowledge of hardware and software is necessary to install the drive. We cannot guarantee against direct or indirect damage resulting from improper connections. Ask your supplier for details of the installation procedure. Before Installation Before installing the drive, please note the following points. You will need the following: A Phill[...]

1. Jumper Set Up Before installation, set the jumper on the jumper connector on the rear panel. Master (MA) Drive set as Master (factory default) 1. Slave (SL) Drive set as Slave 2. Cable Select (CS) Drive mode set by CSEL on the host IDE interface 3. The drive can be connected as the Master or Slave on an E-IDE (ATAPI) interface. ● When several [...]

Only one jumper should be installed on the jumper connector. If more than one jumper is installed, the drive may malfunction or be damaged. ● Next 1. Jumper Set Up 2. Removing the Computer Cover 3. Mounting the Drive 4. Connecting the Power Connector 5. PC Connections 6. Sound Card Connection 7. Replacing the Computer Cover 8. Device Drivers[...]

2. Removing the Computer Cover Make sure all peripheral devices of the computer and the computer itself are turned off, and then remove the cover. Refer to the manual for the computer for details about removing the cover. Caution There may be sharp edges inside the computer take care to avoid injury. (Example: When newly installing the MP5125A driv[...]

3. Mounting the Drive Remove the 5 inch drive bay panel from the computer. Refer to the manual for the computer for details. 1. Insert the drive unit into the bay. Do not apply excessive pressure to the cables inside the computer. 2. Secure the drive with the screws provided. If there is not enough space behind the drive, connect the E-IDE cables e[...]

Back Next 1. Jumper Set Up 2. Removing the Computer Cover 3. Mounting the Drive 4. Connecting the Power Connector 5. PC Connections 6. Sound Card Connection 7. Replacing the Computer Cover 8. Device Drivers[...]

4. Connecting the Power Connector Connect the power cable from the computer's power supply to the socket on the drive unit, fitting the connector properly into the socket. Back Next 1. Jumper Set Up 2. Removing the Computer Cover 3. Mounting the Drive 4. Connecting the Power Connector 5. PC Connections 6. Sound Card Connection 7. Replacing the[...]

5. PC Connections The drive connects to the motherboard of the host computer using an IDE interface cable. Both Primary and Secondary connectors are usually provided on the motherboard, which may be connected as follows: Master 1. Slave 2. Motherboard 3. Primary connector 4. Secondary connector 5. less than 6 inches 6. less than 18 inches 7. To Ins[...]

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To Install as a Slave Drive When connecting the drive as a slave drive, change the position of the slave setting jumper pin on the rear of the system unit. Master drive (Booting hard disk) 1. Slave drive (MP5125A) 2. Secondary connector 3. Primary connector 4. Master drive (Other IDE drive) 5.[...]

Back Next 1. Jumper Set Up 2. Removing the Computer Cover 3. Mounting the Drive 4. Connecting the Power Connector 5. PC Connections 6. Sound Card Connection 7. Replacing the Computer Cover 8. Device Drivers[...]

6. Sound Card Connection If the computer has a sound card, the drive can be connected to the sound card with an audio cable. Make sure the connections are oriented so that L corresponds to L and R to R. Refer to the manual for the sound card for detailed information regarding connection. Audio digital output The drive supports S/PDIF(IEC958) for di[...]

1. Jumper Set Up 2. Removing the Computer Cover 3. Mounting the Drive 4. Connecting the Power Connector 5. PC Connections 6. Sound Card Connection 7. Replacing the Computer Cover 8. Device Drivers[...]

7. Replacing the Computer Cover When the installation of the drive unit is complete, replace the computer cover. Back Next 1. Jumper Set Up 2. Removing the Computer Cover 3. Mounting the Drive 4. Connecting the Power Connector 5. PC Connections 6. Sound Card Connection 7. Replacing the Computer Cover 8. Device Drivers[...]

8. Device Drivers When using Windows 98/95, Window NT Workstation Ver. 4.0, Windows 2000 (Professional) Windows XP the installation of any special device drivers are not required. In order to ensure normal drive operation or if the drive is not recognized by your computer, please check the following: In order to ensure normal drive operation If the[...]

After checking the above-mentioned points, contact the manufacturer of your PC or PC mother-board, if applicable, to obtain an appropriate IDE controller driver. Back 1. Jumper Set Up 2. Removing the Computer Cover 3. Mounting the Drive 4. Connecting the Power Connector 5. PC Connections 6. Sound Card Connection 7. Replacing the Computer Cover 8. D[...]

Caution When using CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R media, do not attach any stickers or labels to the media. Using discs with labels attached not only causes read and write errors, but data on the disc may be lost due to damage to the media itself. Load the media ● Disc ejection ● Emergency Eject ● Using the Drive in a Vertical Positio[...]

Drive : MP5125A Type Internal type Interface Enhanced-IDE (ATAPI) Data buffer memory 2MB Data transfer speed 33.3MB/sec. (Max.) (Ultra DMA mode2) CD-RW/High Speed CD-RW Write/Read speed (Ave.) <Read Speed> 4X: 600KB/sec. 8X: 1200KB/sec. 20X: 3000KB/sec. *1 32X: 4.8MB/sec. *1 <Write Speed> CD-R: 4X: 600KB/sec. 8X: 1200KB/sec. 12X: 2.1MB/[...]

Video-CD * * CD-Text * * DVD+R * * DVD+RW * * DVD-ROM * Loading system Tray type (automatic loading/eject) Power DC5V, DC12V Power consumption 16w Weight Less than 1.2 Kg. Dimensions 146 X 196.5 X 41.3mm Reliability Error Rate: 10 -12 bits or less MTBF: 100,000hours or greater MTTR: Within 30 minutes Environmental Conditions When operating When not[...]

* All references to the product in this doc ument are to specifications in effect when the product was released. Copyright RICOH Co.Ltd. All rights reserved.[...]