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INSTRUCTIONS
MC-R421U
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.
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LST0033-001A
FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH
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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. 2
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● 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. ● The MC-R421U cannot be operated on its own. ● This drive is not compatible with the MC-1000U/E or MC-2000U series "CD-ROM Library" and MC-7000U series "DVD- RAM Library". ● For the compatible discs, see Specifications on page 8. ● When mounting this drive in the MC-8100U/8200U/8600U models, it is required to replace the
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INSTALLATION 2. How to Open the Drive Storage Cover 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. Drive No.6 Drive No.4 • Figure shows the MC-8200U Drive No.5 • Figure shows the MC-8100U Drive No.3 Drive No.4 Drive storage Drive storage section Drive No.2 Drive No.3 section Drive No.1 Drive No.2 Drive No.1 Screws Screws Drive sto
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3 INSTALLATION 5. How to Attach the SCSI Cable SCSI cable 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- Blind plate 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 r
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INSTALLATION 7. How to Set the DIP and Slide Switches 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. Terminate the SCSI bus at the position where it physically terminates. 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. When not using the built-in terminator, attach an external terminator to the OUT side
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INSTALLATION 11. Example of a SCSI Cable Connection 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) External SCSI cable to host computer's SCSI host adapter No.2 for controlling To “SCSI-C” the Library connector Attach the active terminator to the OUT connector. To “SCSI-A” External SCSI cable to host computer's connec
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SPECIFICATIONS Interface : SCSI-2 Data transmission rate : 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
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MC-R421U DVD-R DRIVE VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED © 2001 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED is a registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. Printed in Japan is a registered Trademark in JAPAN, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries. LST0033-001A
