Rowe CD100 loading?

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I just got this Rowe CD100 and I can't figure out how to load it...Anyone know anything?
 
What exactly are you asking? The disc can be loaded in the 0-99 slots, you pick, label should be facing the left.
 
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I added the disc to an open slot in the rotating disc holder or whatever it's called. Then I hit the number of the slot but it says something like unavialble or something like it needs to be programmed or something. Do you know how to let it know there is a disc in the slot? The machine is almost fully loaded with disc's and they work fine.
 
Try this link

http://www.rowejukeboxrepair.com/catalog.aspx?Merchant=abjukeboxrepair&DeptID=205027

I have the manual in my box right now, will get it in the morning, hope that'll work for you.

Basically, there is programming that will have to be done, however, from what I remember, it should be able to pick it up on it's own.

Then again, trying to remember, I believe there is a red button on the rack in there, has to do with that.

I'll get to it in the AM.
 
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Well I was hoping someone could just tell me how to do it and I wouldn't have to spend $60 bucks... Let me know if you can help me, thanks.
 
You need to initialize any cd you add or replace.

I'm doing this from memory, so I could be wrong, you really should have a manual, it's well worth the money.

Flip it into service mode, hit "31" then the number of the cd you added, then hit "popular", repeat for any additional cd's. To initialize the whole box hit "3100 then Popular". Take it out of service mode, it should scan each cd you told it was added/replaced.

If that doesn't work, post up, I'll double check a manual when I get back to the shop, like I said, that's from memory and my memory isn't always that good!!
 
First of all let's determine what exact model of the CD-100 series you have. Look on the metallic model nameplate (there are two of them on the machine, both are duplicates of each other). On the outside upper left back of the machine should one and inside the machine on the back wall above the amplifier compartment. Look at the suffix letter in the model number. It should be something like CD-100 (plain), CD-100A, CD-100B, CD-100C, etc.

Now onto the loading. CD's must be physically loaded equally and evenly spaced (odds and evens) if you have less than a full load of discs. Your disc holder as you call it is really the "cd magazine".

I really suggest you buy the manuals. Yes I said manuals plural because there are two of them and they total around 200 pages thick! Volume 1 of 2 is the Installation, Operation, & Programming manual. Volume 2 of 2 is the Service, Parts, & Troubleshooting manual. Go to www.jeffwager.com and you can buy complete original manual sets (yes both manuals for one money) for around $30.

Before you can do any programming there's a security code that must be entered or you won't be able to do anything.
 
It just says CD-100 and nothing else in the model box on the label.
I got the machine from an operator who retired and he said he has both manuals and a program for the computer to make labels so i don't want to buy them just yet. He's looking for them now. I just wanted to add a few CD's for fun..

I put it into service mode and found by playing with the menu's how to program them or whatever, I added a cd and told it to full program and then when I flipped the switch from service mode to normal it loaded every CD for a second and cycled them all. Then when it was done I hit the number for the slot I loaded the new cd in and it said "Not awwl"

****Nevermind*****
I figured it out. The slots aren't in order like I thought.
 
Then you have the very first CD box Rowe made. Better make sure it has all the _REQUIRED_ updates like to the power supply board, Central Control Computer, CD magazine (should be the molded plastic magazine with the flat metal plates not the wire frame), and the CDPRO/CDM12 player upgrade. Go to http://arcarc.xmission.com and click on "pdf jukebox" -> Rowe to see some of the updates I submitted.

There is a hole in the upper left corner of the Central Control Computer board cover. This allows you to see the paper label on the software chip. The latest version for your vintage is "V4.3". At a bare minimum you should have at least version 3.9 in there. On the Mech control board (you have to remove the board to see this) you should have version 5.5 at least for mech control software to ensure best playability.

IZf you have access to an eprom burner, www.ionpool.net has version 4.3 CCC chip software file under the "misc" -> "non video rom archive".
 
Okay you've opened up a new can of worms now Ken...
What do you mean by CD magazine? My machine has all the CD's in slots and it's round it shape. You can upgrade that to a plastic holder? Could you explain some of the upgrades a little more and why I need them? I planned on cleaning it up and fixing the lighting, upgrading the music a little and then I wanted to shop it to some places and see if I could place it somewhere. I figured a seeder bar or something wouldn't mind that it's a little older. I actually saw the same model at a little hick bar two nights after I got mine and it was being used pretty good from what the bartender said. They even had the remote mounted on the wall behind the bar to adjust the volume and "cancel" any songs they didn't feel like hearing..:)
 
Im going to be picking one of these up hopefully in the next two weeks, Rue, did you ever get the program for making the labels? If so, where did you get it from, and is it a free download, or do you have to pay for it? Next I dont think the one im buying has the remote for the volume. Is this like an upgrade kit for it, or is it already installed and you just "need a remote?"

Thanks!
Chris
 
Im going to be picking one of these up hopefully in the next two weeks, Rue, did you ever get the program for making the labels? If so, where did you get it from, and is it a free download, or do you have to pay for it? Next I dont think the one im buying has the remote for the volume. Is this like an upgrade kit for it, or is it already installed and you just "need a remote?"

Thanks!
Chris

www.lowprofilesoftware.com has the "Juke CD" titlestrip printing program (around $50)

The jukebox itself has a volume control and reject button on the back outside of the machine. Remote volume controls have ALWAYS been an option on jukeboxes since the 1930's.

Happ Controls (www.happcontrols.com) sells #H30632201R (standard stereo) control for around $50 and #H30632209R (dual channel mono) for around $90. Naturally any Rowe jukebox dealer/distributor sells the remote volume control accessory for Rowe jukeboxes (and probably cheaper than Happ). There's a wireless infrared remote volume control available (works just like your tv remote) but it's priced around $300.
 
Thanks Ken. I found a title strip maker, its a free download. Basicly they gave you an editable pdf file, Ill try it out as soon as i pick up the box. They guy im buying from is an op it seems like, so ill see if he has any of the remotes.

Thanks!!
 
I'm making my own wired remote. It's just a 10k ohm resistor and a pushbutton for the cancel. Electronics shops sell metal or plastic boxes for like 5 bucks and the button and resistor should be less than a buck. The wire shouldn't be that much. Beats paying Happ's prices. Just my two cents. I can send pics of mine if you wish when I'm done.
 
Yeah, that would be cool, thanks! I should be picking mine up either this friday or the next. Its a nice 5 hour drive to go get it, but I got one fully refurbished, with keys, manual, ect, and loaded with CD's for $600 so im willing to make the drive.
 
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