GD-2500 I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n u a l 3rd Generation DVD November 1998
Important 1. Read all of these instructions carefully and understand them before using your DVD-ROM drive. 2. Keep this instruction manual for future reference. 3. If this DVD-ROM drive changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the DVD-ROM drive. Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For USA Note: 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 installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Labeling The equipment is classified as a Class 1 level laser product. This label is fixed to the bottom of the DVDROM Drive. Important Safeguards SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR EQUIPMENT 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE. 3. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE PRODUCT.
Precautions For Safety • POWER SOURCE •This DVD-ROM drive should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marked label. (+12V DC /+5V DC) • TO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHORT CIRCUITS OR DAMAGE TO YOUR DVD-ROM • Do not expose your DVD-ROM drive to rain or moisture. • Do not open or remove the cover of your DVD-ROM drive. • Turn off your SYSTEM and unplug the power supply cable of your SYSTEM from the wall outlet before installing your DVD-ROM drive, interface card or connecting cables.
Precautions For Use • INSTALLATION CONDITIONS Do not install your DVD-ROM drive under the following conditions. Dust on the pick-up lens and/or disc, heat or vibration may negatively affect performance. • In a place where an operation temperature reaches beyond the specified temperature of 45˚C • High humidity locations • In a location subject to extreme changes of temperature and humidity • In a room where dust density is higher than 0.
• MOUNTING SCREW The screws must be ISO (M3X0.5) to mount the DVD-ROM drive tightly and to avoid damaging the mechanism inside the DVD-ROM drive. (See page 10) • MOVING YOUR DVD-ROM DRIVE Remove the disc and close the disc tray before moving the DVD-ROM drive. If your DVDROM drive is moved with the disc loaded or the disc tray opened, both the disc and the DVD-ROM drive may be damaged.
Controls and Functions 2 5 6 Front 4 Rear Panel 3 1 7 8 10 9 1) OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON Press this button to open or close the disc tray. 2) DISC TRAY When the power of the DVD-ROM drive is turned off, the disc tray cannot be opened or closed. 3) MANUAL EMERGENCY EJECT HOLE Only use in case of emergency. If the disc tray does not open when the OPEN/CLOSE button is pressed, the DVD-ROM drive’s Manual Emergency Eject mechanism may be activated. This should be used only in case of an emergency.
8) DEVICE CONFIGURATION JUMPER This connector is used to set operation modes such as Master, Slave and CSEL 6 4 2 Device is Master Device is Slave or 5 3 1 (default setting) Cable Select 9) ATAPI INTERFACE CONNECTOR ATAPI bus connection (40 pin) 10) POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR (DC INPUT) For connecting the power supply cable.
HARDWARE OPTION • Audio connecting cable • Sound card SOFTWARE • DVD-ROM device driver NOTE: If you need an interface card, interface cable or DVD-ROM device driver, contact your dealer. Hardware Installation To install this DVD-ROM drive in the host computer, refer to the instruction manual of each host computer. To install the interface card in the host computer, refer to the instruction manual of each host computer and each interface card.
Power supply cable Audio connecting cable Interface cable Software Installation To install DVD-ROM device driver in the host computer to operate this DVD-ROM drive, refer to the instruction manual of each DVD-ROM device driver. Drive Operation 1) Turn on the SYSTEM, including the DVD-ROM drive. 2) Press the OPEN/CLOSE button of the DVD-ROM drive to open the disc tray. 3) Place the disc in the center of the disc tray, label side up as shown on the following page.
0 mm Disc Label side Disc tray Push IMPORTANT: • Do not press the OPEN/CLOSE button while the host computer is accessing the disc. It may cause an error. • When not using the DVD-ROM drive, keep the disc tray closed. It will prevent the entry of dust and dirt, and reduce the requirements for disc and lens cleaning. CAUTION: If you do not observe the following items, you may have problems opening and/or closing the disc tray, and damage may be caused to the mechanism of the DVD-ROM drive.
Removal Procedure 1. Turn off the DVD-ROM drive and wait at least 15 seconds until the disc stops rotating. 2. Insert a straightened paper clip into the Manual Emergency Eject Hole about 25 mm (1 inch). 3. Pull the disc tray. NOTE: If it is necessary to use the emergency eject procedure to open the drive, the tray should be closed by turning on the power and pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button. Transporting the drive before it has been properly closed may cause damage to the mechanism.
Trouble Shooting • If your DVD-ROM drive does not operate properly, check the following table. • You may have to check the other devices included in your SYSTEM. • If you cannot locate the cause of the problem, turn off the power of the SYSTEM, including the DVD-ROM drive, immediately unplug the power supply cable of the SYSTEM from the wall outlet, and contact your dealer. • When calling for service, provide the following information: 1. Model name 2.
Mechanical Dimensions 42.7 149.0 5.0 47.5±0.5 (A) (A) (A) (A) 12-M2 Depth: Max. 5 A: Hole 190.0 79.3±0.5 (A) (A) (A) 5 mm max. (A) Surface of the DVD-ROMdrive Drive CD-ROM Mounting Screw M3x0.5 Mounting frame of computer 139.8±0.5 10±0.5 21.8±0.5 146.0 41.
