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Here are some common questions asked about Pioneer CD-ROM Changers.
Can I use my Pioneer CD-ROM Changer on a network?
There are many third party drivers available for networking a Pioneer CD-ROM
Changer. Order
Pioneer LaserFacts System document number 34 024 and 34 025.
See Appendix E for more information on the Pioneer LaserFacts System.
What if there is no sound audible?
The disc is probably outputting Compressed Audio. This data needs to be
transferred from the unit to the host computer for decompression and conversion
to audio. Make sure you have a sound card installed to handle these tasks. If you
do have a sound card installed and are still unable to hear compressed audio,
check with the sound card manufacturer or disc publisher.
If the audio is CD-DA (Compact Disc-Digital Audio) the audio light on the front
panel of the unit will appear. The audio will be output through the headphone
jack on the front of the unit, or through the jacks on the back of the unit to an
amplifier and speakers or to powered speakers. To test that these connections
have all been made properly, insert a compact audio disc (CD) into the first tray,
make sure the drivers are properly installed, then use MPC for the PC or CLD
Remote for the Macintosh to play the CD in the Changer.
Will a combination sound card/SCSI interface card work with
Pioneer CD-ROM Changers?
A sound card with a SCSI interface included will work fine with Pioneer drives,
as long as the SCSI card is ASPI compliant and supports multiple LUNS (Logical
Unit Numbers). Install the ASPI Manager that ships with the card, then install
ASPI compatible drivers suich as Pioneer DRD60ASP.SYS. If possible, make
sure the card is comapatible with a 50 pin Centronics SCSI connector. Otherwise,
you may need an adapter to enable connecting the 50 pin Centronics SCSI cable
to the external port of the card.
Can I use the Pioneer CD-ROM Changers with a sound card?
You can use the Pioneer units with any sound card as long as the card is supported
by the actual software on the CD-ROM disc that you are using. Remember, if the
CD-ROM disc uses compressed audio, you will need a sound card. Contact the
CD-ROM disc publisher or distributor to find out what sound cards the product
Chapter 6 Questions and Answers
Owner’s Manual / Software Driver Installation Guide 6-1