4 Using Your SunCD Plus Drive

The SunCD Plus drive is a read-only, random access CD-ROM device.
It operates on the industry standard SCSI-2 interface at twice the existing spindle speeds of most CD-ROM drives. The SunCD Plus drive uses 4.76-inch (120-millimeter), 644 Mbyte compact discs stored in 12-cm plastic caddies. Since the drive is a read-only device, it cannot write data to a disc.

Data on the compact discs can be in one of the following formats:

CD-ROM (Compact Disc - Read Only Memory)

CD-XA

CD-I

PhotoCD (single and multiple session)

CD-DA (CD-Digital Audio)

Your SunCD Plus drive comes with three caddies and a demonstration disc.

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

The SunCD Plus drive front panel is shown in Figure 4-1:

Figure 4-1 SunCD Plus Drive Front Panel

Audio output jack - used with speakers or headphones when
playing CD-audio discs Volume control - adjusts sound level for the audio output jack LED indicator - shows the SunCD Plus drive operative status Eject button - allows manually ejection of a loaded caddy Emergency eject opening - allows a caddy to be ejected in an emergency
(if software or manual ejection fails;
see "Emergency Ejection" later in this chapter. ) Disc Insertion Slot - accepts the plastic caddy that contains a disc

Audio Output Jack

You can plug the following devices into the miniature audio output jack:

Headphones (30 ohms to 100 ohms impedance)

External amplifier and loudspeaker

Caution -

Prolonged exposure to high audio signal levels can be harmful to human hearing and can result in permanent and irreversible hearing loss.

LED Indicator

The dual-color light-emitting diode (LED) indicates the following status:

Green - drive ready, but inactive

Amber - drive active

Note - If the drive remains inactive for a long period, the spindle motor will stop, and the green LED will shut off. The spindle motor will start and the LED will light automatically when the drive receives another command.

Disc Insertion Slot

Two plastic flaps cover this slot.

When a caddy is not loaded, the flap covering the drive slot shows:
CD Caddy.

When a caddy is loaded, the flap covering the drive slot shows:
CADDY LOADED.

Inserting a Disc into the Drive

To insert a compact disc into your SunCD Plus drive, place the compact disc in the caddy, and insert the caddy into the drive.

These steps are described in more detail in the following sections.

Placing the Disc in a Caddy

The disc caddy is shown in Figure 4-2.

To place a compact disc in a caddy:

1. If there is a protective film on the center of the caddy lid, remove it before using the caddy.

Figure 4-2 Protective Film on the Caddy Lid

2. Open the caddy by simultaneously pressing in on the corner tabs and lifting the cover. See to Figure 4-3.

Figure 4-3 Opening the Caddy

3. Remove the compact disc from its storage box, and place the disc
(

Note - A compact disc is a single-sided storage medium. It is important to place the disc in the caddy face up, as shown in Figure 4-4.

Figure 4-4 Proper Orientation for the Compact Disc in a Caddy

4. Close the caddy cover so that it snaps shut.

Be sure the caddy cover is completely closed before you continue.

Inserting the Caddy into the Drive

To insert a caddy into a SunCD Plus drive:

1. Hold the caddy so that the side that has the words

THIS

SIDE

FACES

FORWARD

Figure 4-5 shows the proper orientation for the caddy.

2. Slide the caddy completely into the disc insertion slot until the caddy drops into place.

The green LED on the front panel lights as the drive acknowledges insertion of the caddy containing the compact disc.

Figure 4-5 Inserting a Disc and Caddy into the DSPP

Ejecting a Disc

There are three ways to eject a disc from a SunCD Plus drive.

Software ejection

Manual ejection

Emergency ejection

Software Ejection

If you want to use software commands to eject a disc, refer to Solaris 2.x Handbook for SMCC Peripherals or the Solaris 1.x Handbook for SMCC Peripherals.

Manual Ejection

To eject a caddy manually from a SunCD Plus drive:

1. Unmount the disc, if necessary.

The front panel eject button will not eject a disc when the disc is mounted. (See your software manual(s) for information about mounting and unmounting discs.)

2. Press the eject button on the front panel (see Figure 4-6).

The drive ejects the caddy containing the disc.

Figure 4-6 Manually Ejecting a CD Caddy

Emergency Ejection

Caution -

Use the emergency ejection procedure only in emergency situations. If this procedure is used while a disc is mounted, you could degrade or destroy data in your system.

If you have unmounted the disc and the eject button does not function, it may be necessary to eject the caddy using the following instructions.

1. Turn

Refer to the power off procedure described in Solaris 2.x Handbook for SMCC Peripherals or the Solaris 1.x Handbook for SMCC Peripherals.

2. Unfold and straighten one end of a large wire paper clip.

3. Insert the straightened end of the clip (at least 1.4 inches or 35 millimeters long) into the emergency eject hole (see Figure 4-1).

4. Press the straightened end of the paper clip firmly into the emergency eject hole. This will eject the caddy.

Handling and Storing Compact Discs

Each compact disc is shipped in a plastic storage box (also called a jewel box).

Handle discs only by their edges; avoid touching disc surfaces.

Do not write on discs with permanent marking pens.

Do not use compact discs in high-dust environments.

Keep discs out of direct sunlight, extreme sources of heat or cold,
and away from dust and moisture.

Make sure caddies and discs are at room temperature before using them.

Store discs in storage boxes or caddies so that they remain clean and free
of dust.

Caution -

The SunCD Plus drive and the caddy can be damaged if the drive is moved with a caddy inserted. Remove the caddy from the drive slot before you move, transport, or ship your SunCD Plus drive.

Cleaning Compact Discs

Note - Clean only the non-labelled side of the disc; this is the side containing the data.

If your SunCD Plus drive cannot read a compact disc, the cause could be a dusty or dirty disc. Clean discs with compressed air or with a soft, clean, lint-free, dry cloth. Compressed air removes most accumulations of dust and large dirt particles and is available in cans at many camera stores.

Caution -

Do not use solvents (like benzine, paint thinner, phonograph record cleaner, or antistatic aerosol spray) or abrasive cleaners to clean compact discs.

If spraying with compressed air fails to remove the dirt on a disc, then use these guidelines to wipe the disc:

Use a soft, clean, lint-free, dry cloth.

Wipe the disc radially from the center to the outside.

Do not wipe in a circular motion as you would a phonograph record.

Wipe only the affected areas of the disc.

Figure 4-7 shows the correct and incorrect ways to clean a compact disc.

Figure 4-7 Cleaning a Compact Disc