720-Disc DVD Library DRM-7000 Operating Instructions Manual Version 1.2 Released 26-February-2004 Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions (For US/Canadian Models) CAUTION • • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. WARNING This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which the user may be required to take adequate measures.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions Table of Contents 1.0 FEATURES OF THE DRM-7000 DISC CHANGER .......................................................................... 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 FLEXIBLE UNIT DESIGN .................................................................................................................. 1 TYPES OF DISC MAGAZINES ........................................................................................................... 1 EASE OF INSTALLATION ....................
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions 5.2.5.2 5.2.5.3 5.2.6 5.2.7 5.2.8 Remove........................................................................................................................................ 35 Add............................................................................................................................................... 35 Hyper Submode ................................................................................................................. 36 Probe Submode ..
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions 1.0 Features of the DRM-7000 Disc Changer 1.1 Flexible Unit Design The Pioneer DRM-7000 Disc Changer is designed so that a various components may be installed together to meet a variety of needs. The Pioneer DRM-7000 provides easily, accessed bays on both the front and the back of the unit as well as a hyper-magazine bay on the front.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions 1.4 Security Features To prevent erroneous or unauthorized use, operators must be able to enter the system administration mode from the Control Panel. In order to enter this mode, unlock the mechanism using the provided keys. This feature also guards against interference, conflicts and clashes occurring between operations performed from the Control Panel and commands issued by the HOST computer.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions 2.0 Handling Precautions 2.1 Installation Site Select an installation site with a flat, solid surface. Check the area for the following conditions: • Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, spotlights or too near to a heater • Beware of high humidity locations or sites exposed to large amounts of dust • Avoid close proximity to a bathroom or a kitchen • Maintain a distance from any large electrical apparatus (refrigerator, air conditioner. etc.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions benzine, thinner, insecticide or other strong chemicals as these may dissolve or discolor the cabinet surface. Some commercially produced chemical polishing clothes may be acceptable but read all instructions and warnings first. 2.5 Managing Offline Media The DRM-7000 provides the following features to manage of offline media.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions • Two drives installed on separate cables • Both drives are connected to the internal daisy-chain board using the cables provided (it is necessary to purchase another SCSI cable to connect the Changer to the HOST) To install three or more drives or to use more than one SCSI bus (to increase data transfer rates), it is necessary to purchase additional SCSI boards and cables. The following factors are key in selecting the appropriate components for your system.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions • 20-Disc Hyper Magazine Dust Cover • Operating Instructions • Warranty Information • Service Network Sheet 2.8 Add-On Products The following components may be purchased separately for use with the Pioneer DRM-7000 Changer. • 50-Disc Locking Magazine (DRM-AL751) This magazine is designed to maximize security. The locking mechanism prevents removing a disc from a magazine through commands to the Changer. Use the Mail Slot to add or exchange discs in this magazine.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions conjunction with the internal daisy-chain board, it is possible to connect up to six internal drives. 2.9 Discs The types of discs compatible with the Pioneer DRM-7000 vary depending upon the types of installed drives. Refer to the User’s Guides provide with the drives. Some standard handling practices are listed below.
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DRM-7000 Operating Instructions 4.0 Installation 4.1 Positioning the Changer The instructions below lead through the physical installation of the DRM-7000. 1.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions 3. Lock all four legs/wheels into place 4. Connect the power cord to the Changer • Insert the power cord into the rear of the changer before inserting the plug into the wall socket Caution: Always be sure to use only a power cord designed for use in that country. 4.2 Before Using the Changer for the First Time To prepare the Changer for standard operation, follow the steps listed below. 1.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions 2. Loosen the shipping screws With the front access panel open, loosen the two screws located in the base • Screws are permanent to avoid becoming lost but must be loosened to operate the Changer • Tighten these screws before moving or transporting the Changer • Closing the front and/or rear access panels cause the Changer to return to the initial default position thus leave access panels open to continue with the installation process 3.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions 5. Connect the Changer Interface cable to the drive. • Confirm that the interface cable is connected to the correct bay Caution: Connecting the interface cable to an incorrect bay port results in damage to the discs. • Install an add-on connector board if necessary 4.3 Changing the SCSI ID on a DRM-7000 To alter the Changer’s SCSI ID, power the system OFF then press the SCSI ID switches located on the back of the unit in the lower left area.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions SCSI buses allows duplicate SCSI IDs as long as the duplicates are assigned to separate buses. Even if none of the drives installed within the changer has been assigned the same SCSI ID, it is necessary to assign a different SCSI ID to any drives which share the same ID with other devices such as hard drives on the same bus. 4.5 Connecting SCSI Cables Confirm that all drives have been installed, before connecting the SCSI cables.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions Daisy-chain six internal readers and a recorder then connect the Changer – requires a cable for four drives 4.6 Connect two readers and two recorders then connect the Changer – requires three separate SCSI controller cards Inserting Disc Magazines Please review the insertion methods listed below. • Insert discs into a standard 50-disc magazine then insert the magazine into the Changer.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions 2. Insert discs horizontally with the labels facing up. 3. Turn the release knob to the horizontal position locking the discs into the slots. Note: Turning the magazine upside-down with the locking mechanism disengaged may result in damage to the discs. 4. Insert the magazine onto the guide rails within the DRM-7000. * Hold the handle of the magazine while resting the unit on the guide rails. * Elevate the magazine until it is perpendicular to the Changer.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions 5. Remove the magazine by flipping the handle out and pulling the unit towards you. Support the magazine so that it remains level as it slides off of the rails. 4.6.2 Inserting Discs Using a 20-Disc Hyper-Magazine Follow the directions below to insert discs in to a hyper-magazine then add the magazine to the Changer. 1. Turn the magazine’s release knob (vertical position) to unlock the slots. 2. Insert discs horizontally with the labels facing up. 3.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions A similar message appears when a magazine is removed from the Changer. M1 Locked – type out If these messages appear repeatedly in rapid succession, the magazine is improperly inserted into the bay. Remove the magazine and remount the unit into the appropriate Changer bay. 4.7 Magazine Slot Assignments Each possible slot in the Changer bays is assigned a unique serial number. These numbers remain the same if the bay holds a magazine or a drive.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions Once the initialization is complete, the following message appears in the LCD display: Robotics Drive1 ready no disc The first line of the message refers to the status of the disc changer mechanism. The second line indicates the disc number and registers any loaded discs. Drive numbers are assigned in sequence from the lowest to the highest number.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions 5.0 Operation The DRM-7000 supports two modes, User and System Administrator. Separating the operations into two modes prevents interference, conflicts, or clashes from occurring between commands issued from the host computer and commands entered at the Changer’s Control Panel. 5.1 User Mode Upon installation, the Changer enters the User Mode. This mode allows the Changer’s controller software or database management software on the host computer to run the unit.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions When operating in the System Administrator Mode, the Changer shows the following message in the LCD display. (Inquiry) ID = 5 Revision 1.00 The System Administrator Mode is divided into four Information submodes and four Operation submodes.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions Information submodes enable a System Administrator to check a Changer’s current settings or read the stored data. The System Administrator may also view a variety of Changer information without interfering with the control of the Changer from the host computer. Operation submodes allow movement to the disc changing or magazine ejection mechanisms, disc replacement, and slot availability checks.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions To change the selected bay, use the up and down arrow buttons. Example: arrow button Bay # 5 & # 6 flip unit arrow button Bay # 9 no component arrow button Bay # 15 & # 16 ID = ************ If the bay holds a drive, press Enter to display the SCSI ID, the termination switch setting and the device ID of the drive. scsi ID = 1 TermOFF dev – ID = ******** If a disc is inserted in the drive, press Enter to display the disc number.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions If the locking record log is empty, the following message appears: Locked – state When there are records in the memory, the following message appears: Uncertain – state Example of Magazine Bay selection: Press the up arrow button while the hyper magazine information displays to show Magazine #1. M1 (front – bottom) ID = ************ Each time the up arrow button is pushed, the next sequential magazine appears on the LCD display.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions The optional operations are as follows when scanning using the right arrow button: • Auto Probing – default set to OFF at time of shipment • Inquiry Change – default set to OFF at time of shipment • Free Message – default set to Off at time of shipment • Alert Buzzer – default set to ON at time of shipment • Hyper I/E – default set to ON at time of shipment • Auto Eject – default set to ON at time of shipment • Hot Start – default set to OFF at time of shipment 5.2.3.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions When the Auto Probing function is set to OFF, the following message appears: Auto probing is prohibited To temporarily turn Auto Probe OFF, turn the key switch to the unlocked position and press the Escape button. Note: It takes approximately two minutes to probe a 50-disc magazine. 5.2.3.2 Image Change 5.2.3.3 Free Message Setting the Free Message mode ON allows messages from the host computer to over-write messages shown in the LCD window.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions When Free Message is set to OFF, the following message appears: Free message is prohibited If the host computer is not sending commands while the Free Message mode is ON, messages from the Changer appear on the LCD display. 5.2.3.4 Alert Buzzer The DRM-7000 provides a buzzer on the control panel to indicate status and errors.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions When the Alert Buzzer function is set to ON, the following message appears: Alert buzzer Is activated 5.2.3.5 Hyper I/E While hyper magazines are designed as 20-disc magazines, they may also be used as high-capacity mail slots. Although slots and mail slots are usually defined differently, turning ON the Hyper I/E mode allows hyper magazines to respond like mail slots. The SCSI subsystems are divided into four types: • Media Changing System (i.e.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions If the controller software does not support multiple import/export elements, set the Hyper I/E mode to OFF. 5.2.3.6 Auto Eject Changers installed within a network are often located in a different room or possibly another building. If a disc or a hyper magazine is ejected while an attendant is away from the Changer, it is possible for unauthorized personnel to remove the media from the mail slot or the magazine from the hyper bay.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions Similarly, a command from the host computer to eject a hyper magazine while Auto Eject is set to OFF results in the following message. Press ENT-key to eject hyper Use the Administrator key to Unlock the Changer and remove the hyper magazine. 5.2.3.7 Hot Start If discs are left in the drives when the power to the Changer is turned OFF then ON, the discs are automatically returned to their original slots. This operation fails to activate after a SCSI reset.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions 5.2.4 Info Submode The DRM-7000 stores data needed for daily maintenance in non-volitile memory. The Info Submode provides access to this information. (Info) Data browser Press the Enter button while this message is on the LCD display in order to select the type of data to retrieve. The following message appears: Log, Contents or Run-statistics? Move the cursor to the type of data required then press the Enter button. 5.2.4.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions #123 , #221 , #258 , M15 (#701 - #750), Press the Up arrow button Hyper (#751 - #770) , end of list 5.2.4.2 Contents Request a Content log to review the number of filled and vacant slots within the combined magazines. Full slots Empty slots : 588 : 12 Press Up or Down arrow button Uncertain Total slots : 70 : 670 The label, Uncertain, indicates that the Changer is unable to determine if a disc is in a slot. 5.2.4.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions Select Drive Work Time to reveal the total time each drive has been in opration. PowerOn-time or Drive work-time? Press the Enter button Drive 1 works ******hours**min Press the Up arrow button Drive 2 works ******hours**min Press the Up arrow button Drive 3 works ******hours**min The total length of time is maintained for each unique drive device ID. Thus, if a device is moved to another bay, the correct data appears in the LCD display.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions Elevation done ****** times Press Down or Up arrow button Load/Unload done ****** times Press Down or Up arrow button Mail slot driven ****** times Press Down or Up arrow button Hyper driven ****** times 5.2.5 Mail Slot Submode Use the Mail slot submode to control disc movement (exchange, eject or add) through the Changer’s control panel.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions If there is a disc in the specified slot, the disc is carried to the mail slot. The mail slot tray opens and the following message appears on the LCD display. Replace disc & press ENT-key If the specified slot is empty, the mail slot tray opens and the following message appears on the LCD display. Place a new disc & press ENT-key Place a disc on the mail slot tray and press the Enter button.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions The slot must be empty in order to use this command. It the slot contains a disc or is unknown to hold a disc when the Enter button is pressed, the message on the LCD display remains unchanged. If the specified slot is empty, the mail slot tray opens and the following message appears on the LCD display. Place a new disc & press ENT-key Place a disc on the mail slot tray and press the Enter button.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions To exit this mode without inserting a hyper magazine, press the Escape key three times to return to the User mode. To replace a hyper magazine, eject the current hyper magazine according to the preceding instructions then partially insert the new hyper magazine. The changer automatically senses and draws in the magazine. Never force a magazine into a bay. The following message appears on the LCD display when a hyper magazine is inserted properly.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions M1 – 01 M1 – 02 . . . . . . full M1 – 02 M1 – 03 . . . . . . M1 – 50 Continue? full Yes / No empty When all slots within a magazine are checked for discs, you have the option to continue checking magazines for discs. Press the Enter button to confirm your selection. Once a magazine is probed and it remains within the DRM-7000, the disc and slot information is logged.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions 6.0 Optional/Additional Components 6.1 Adding Drives Any drive designed for use in the DRM-7000 may be easily added to this system. The power supply shipped with the unit is capable of supporting up to eight additional components. Install the devices in to the lower rear bays (bay 1 through bay 8). To add drives or other components to the remaining rear bays (bays 9 thought bay 16), install an additional power supply.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions 2. Connect the power cord from the Changer to the drive. • Verify that the wiring monitor indicator on the rear of the drive lights as orange • Check that the termination indicator is green if the Termination Switch is ON 3. Connect the Changer Interface cable to the drive. • Confirm that the interface cable is connected to the correct bay Caution: Connecting the interface cable to an incorrect bay port results in damage to the discs. 4.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions Bay # 3 = Drive3 DVDROM DVD-D7563 Press the Up arrow button Bay # 4 = Drive4 DVD-R DVD-R7322 Press the Up arrow button Bay # 5 & # 6 no component If a wiring monitor indicator on the back of the drive remains off, the cables may need to be reseated. Disconnect the cables in the following order: 1 – SCSI Interface cable 2 – Changer Interface cable 3 – Power cable Reverse the order to re-connect the drive thus beginning with the power cable. 7.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions scsi ID = 2 TermOFF dev – ID = 00150360 Press Enter then the Up arrow Bay # 3 = Drive3 DVDROM DVD-D7563 Press the Enter button scsi ID = 3 TermOFF dev – ID = 00000408 Press Enter then the Up arrow Bay # 4 = Drive4 DVD-R DVD-R7322 Press the Enter button scsi ID = 4 TermON dev – ID = 00126B0E If a drive’s SCSI ID or Termination setting fail to match the displayed information, it is possible that a cable is cross-connected to the wrong port.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions Magazine – bay or Rear (drive) – bay? Press the Escape button (Config) Setup browser Press the Escape button (Inquiry) ID = 5 Revision *.*** Press the Escape button Front-door Rear-door :Close :Open Close the rear access panel Initializing Initialization complete Robotics Drive1 ready no disc For additional instructions from this point forward, refer to your Controller software documentation. Note: Restart the host computer to recognize new and exchanged devices.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions 4. Enter the Config submode to select the rear bay. (Config) Setup browser Press the Enter button Magazine-bay or Rear (drive) – bay? Select Rear and press Enter Bay # 1 = Drive1 DVDROM DVD-D7563 5. Scroll (Up and Down arrow buttons) to select the drive/bay for replacement. Note: If the drive to be replaced has crashed, information might be missing from the following display: Bay # 3 = Drive3 DVDROM DVD-D7563 6.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions scsi ID = 3 TermOFF dev – ID = ******** Press the Escape button Bay # 3 = Drive3 DVDROM DVD-D7563 Press the Escape button Magazine-bay or Rear (drive) – bay? Press the Escape button (Config) Setup browser Press the Enter button (Inquiry) ID = 5 Revision *.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions 7.0 Troubleshooting Often setup mistakes and simple errors are misinterpreted as hardware failures. The following chart provides solutions to common errors or problems. If the error remains after taking the appropriate steps, repeat the actions. If it continues to fail, contact an authorized service representative for assistance.
DRM-7000 Operating Instructions Problem Description The host computer fails to recognize a drive although the Config submode lists the drive(s) Message Display No Error Message Possible Cause SCSI cable is disconnected SCSI ID or termination settings are incorrect or missing The host computer fails to recognize a drive but the Config submode lists the SCSI ID is 7 scsiID=7 TermOFF dev-ID= Unable to properly read a disc from a drive No Error Message An error code appears on the LCD display and the ba
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