cd-r/w drive=internal/ Type=unknown, ....?

I have just installed a cd-r/w dvd rom drive in my mpc 4k. It seems to 'see' it but it isn't functioning as it should. I have tested 2 different drives with the same result.

It is stating in the load window that the cd-r/w is internal and that the type is unknown.

I can eject the cd-r from the cd-r unit but not from the eject option at F3 on the mpc.

When I place a cd or dvd in the drive nothing appears to be happening, the disk isn't being read and no files appear in the load window.

I can't see whats wrong as I have set it up as detailed in the appendix of the user manual. Any suggestions?

I have not yet been able to get the cd drive working, has anyone else experienced the problem mentioned above?

Maybe the data cable between the cd drive & the mainboard is bad.

You'll probably have to order the cable from vst service or somebody since it's extremely short.

dabmeister wrote:Maybe the data cable between the cd drive & the mainboard is bad.

You'll probably have to order the cable from vst service or somebody since it's extremely short.

I'll have to contact VST again. I got a data cable with the cd r/w drive I tried to install. Is it an akai specific one that is needed? The one I have seems to fit properly, going by connections...

nyarlathotep wrote:

dabmeister wrote:Maybe the data cable between the cd drive & the mainboard is bad.

You'll probably have to order the cable from vst service or somebody since it's extremely short.

I'll have to contact VST again. I got a data cable with the cd r/w drive I tried to install. Is it an akai specific one that is needed? The one I have seems to fit properly, going by connections...

IDK, I think the ata cable you need is specific for the 4k. I also found the part # for the cable you need.

EW-821111X WIRE ASSY L4016(12) AMP 40P

I'm sure you can find this at either mpcstuff.com or vst service.

dabmeister wrote:
IDK, I think the ata cable you need is specific for the 4k. I also found the part # for the cable you need.

EW-821111X WIRE ASSY L4016(12) AMP 40P

I'm sure you can find this at either mpcstuff.com or vst service.

Thanks for your help man, I'll check this out and post my findings...