Description
NEC CDR-C302 MultiSpin 4Xc 7-Disc External SCSI CD-ROM Changer 4x 50-Pin 120V
The NEC CDR-C302 is an external 7-disc SCSI CD-ROM changer from NEC's MultiSpin 4Xc line, capable of holding and accessing up to seven discs without manual swapping. It connects to a host system via 50-pin Centronics SCSI and operates at 4x read speed, which was a mainstream mid-1990s standard for CD-ROM access. The unit features dual SCSI ports (BUS A and BUS B) for daisy-chaining additional SCSI devices on the same bus.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: NEC Corporation
- Model: CDR-C302 (MultiSpin 4Xc)
- Drive Type: 7-Disc SCSI CD-ROM Changer
- Read Speed: 4x
- Interface: SCSI
- Connectors: Two 50-pin Centronics SCSI (BUS A and BUS B — supports daisy-chaining)
- Form Factor: External Desktop
- Power Input: AC 120V / 220-240V, 0.4A / 0.2A, 50/60Hz
- Voltage Selector: Manually switchable between 120V and 220-240V (rear switch)
- Audio Output: RCA stereo audio output jacks (rear panel)
- SCSI ID: Configurable via rear-panel DIP switches (Feature Selection)
- Front Panel: Seven disc-select buttons, disc tray slot, headphone jack, volume slider, power LED
- Color: Beige/off-white
- Country of Manufacture: Malaysia
- Manufacture Date: October 1995
Applications
The NEC CDR-C302 was designed for use with any computer system equipped with a 50-pin SCSI host adapter, including Macs (which used SCSI as their standard external interface through the mid-1990s), PCs with SCSI cards, and workstations from SGI, Sun, and similar manufacturers. The 7-disc changer format was particularly useful in environments where multiple CD-ROM titles needed to be available without constant manual disc swapping — such as reference libraries, kiosks, and office workstations running CD-ROM-based databases or software suites. Today these units are sought by retro computing enthusiasts and collectors maintaining period-correct Mac or PC setups, as well as anyone needing a SCSI-attached optical drive for legacy system support. The daisy-chain capability via dual SCSI ports made it easy to incorporate into existing SCSI chains alongside hard drives, scanners, and other peripherals, which was standard practice for SCSI-based systems of the era.
This NEC CDR-C302 MultiSpin 4Xc 7-disc external SCSI CD-ROM changer has been tested and is in good working condition. The unit presents well cosmetically — the beige enclosure is clean with no notable scratches or damage visible on any panel. The rear voltage selector, dual 50-pin SCSI connectors, DIP switches, and RCA audio output jacks all appear intact and undamaged. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
NEC |
Model: |
CDR-C302 |
MPN: |
CDR-C302 |
Type: |
External 7-Disc SCSI CD-ROM Changer |
SKU: |
11653 |
Product Family: |
MultiSpin 4Xc |
Drive Speed: |
4x |
Number of Discs: |
7 |
Interface: |
SCSI |
Connector Type: |
50-Pin Centronics SCSI (x2, BUS A and BUS B) |
Form Factor: |
External Desktop |
Power Requirements: |
AC 120V / 220-240V, 0.4A/0.2A, 50/60Hz |
Voltage Selector: |
Switchable: 120V / 220-240V |
Audio Output: |
RCA Stereo Audio Output |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Malaysia |
Manufacture Date: |
October 1995 |
Compatible With: |
Mac, PC, SGI, Sun — any system with 50-pin SCSI host adapter |
Seller Notes: |
Tested and confirmed working. Dual SCSI ports support daisy-chaining. |
Condition Notes: |
This NEC CDR-C302 MultiSpin 4Xc 7-disc SCSI CD-ROM changer has been tested and is in good working condition. Cosmetically clean with no notable damage. Dual 50-pin SCSI ports and RCA audio output intact. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |