Abstract: A multi-loaded disk drive arrangement comprises a disk table for holding a plurality of disks arranged on the same circumference thereof, a loading mechanism for rotating the table to move a desired disk so that it is placed at a desired position, and a movement mechanism for moving an optical pick-up located below the table so that it is placed at a predetermined position and a single drive source.

Abstract: A disc reproducing apparatus has: a loading-ejecting mechanism mounted on a fixed base and having a sliding member for engaging with a case containing a compact disc, in which mechanism the case is loaded manually into a specific loaded position and, after reproduction, is ejected by a movement of the sliding member; a disc reproducing device and a disc driving device mounted on a movable base pivotally connected to the fixed base and being drivable to a reproducing position to bring the two devices into and out of their reproducing positions relative to the disc in loaded position; a locking mechanism with detection means for locking the sliding member when the case has been correctly loaded, the detection means thereupon transmitting a signal for driving the movable base into its reproducing position; and an unlocking mechanism operating with movable base driving means at the time of case ejection ot unlock the sliding member.