Sony Portable DVD Player MPD AP20U User Manual

4-668-815-11(1)  
CD-RW/DVD-ROM  
Drive  
User’s Guide  
MPD-AP20U  
2002 Sony Corporation  
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Safety Regulations  
WARNING  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void  
your authority to operate this equipment.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.  
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.  
Caution  
As the laser beam in this MPD-AP20U is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.  
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.  
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.  
The use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may  
result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
This label is located inside the cover and on the bottom of the drive.  
Dieses Etikett befindet sich auf der CD-Schublade und auf der Innenseite der unteren Abdeckung.  
DANGER  
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.  
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM  
VORSICHT  
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG. WENN ABDECKUNG  
GEOFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.  
The MPD-AP20U is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.  
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom cover.  
Bei diesem MPD-AP20U handelt es sich um ein Laser-Produkt der Klasse 1.  
Das Etikett mit der Aufschrift LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT befindet sich auf der Unterseite des  
Gehäuses.  
CLASS 1  
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE  
LASER PRODUCT  
LASER KLASSE 1  
PRODUKT  
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT  
DANGER  
DANGER  
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.  
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.  
RADIATIONS VISIBLES ET INVISIBLES DU LASER EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.  
EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION DIRECTE AU FAISCEAU.  
VORSICHT SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG  
GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.  
ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE  
FOR STRÅLING.  
ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNGÅ  
EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.  
VARNING  
SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.  
STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.  
VARO!  
NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA  
LASERSÄTEILYLLE, ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEN.  
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FCC Compliance  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant  
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can  
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference  
by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Note  
If you have any questions about this product, you may call the telephone number listed in the “Product and  
Support Information” section. The telephone number below is not for customer service but only for official  
purposes.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
SONY  
MPD-AP20U  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address:  
Telephone No.:  
680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA  
201-930-6972  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
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CE Sicherheitsbestimmungen  
Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die Verwendung in folgender /  
folgenden Umgebung(en):  
• Wohngegenden  
• Gewerbegebiete  
• Leichtindustriegebiete  
(Diese Ausführung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022, Klasse B.)  
Caution  
The mains plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect mains power.  
Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.  
Achtung  
Zur Trennung vom Netz ist der Netzsecker aus der Steckdose zu ziehen, welche sich in der Nähe des  
Gerätes befinden muß und leicht zugänlich sein soll.  
For the Customers in the USA and Canada  
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES  
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by  
returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location  
nearest you.  
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free  
Caution  
Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.  
Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada  
RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM  
Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclables.  
Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver l’environnement en rapportant les piles usées dans  
un point de collection et recyclage le plus proche.  
Pour plus d’informations sur le recyclage des accumulateurs, téléphonez le numéro  
gratuit 1-800-822-8837 (Etats-Units et Canada uniquement), ou visitez  
Avertissement  
Ne pas utiliser des accumulateurs aux ions de lithium qui sont endommagés ou qui fuient.  
Voor de Klanten in Nederland  
• Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden  
tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat.  
• Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen moet worden. De batterij  
mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.  
• Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).  
• Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor recycling, de batterij zal  
dan op correcte wijze verwerkt worden.  
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Power-Burn and  
• “Memory Stickand  
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation.  
Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.  
Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or  
trademarks of their respective manufacturers, although theand ®marks are not  
used in the text.  
Before using this device, be sure to read the end-user license agreements for the  
software provided with your computer.  
Our product guarantee is valid only when the supplied accessories (including  
software) are used in the specified or recommended system environment, in  
accordance with this Users Guide, and applies only to this portable  
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. Our customer service and user support apply  
only under these product guarantee conditions.  
Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for failure of the computer  
or other devices, incompatibility with special hardware, operating problems  
caused by improper installation of software, loss of data, discs or other  
accidental or incidental damage that might occur when using this product.  
The guarantee and user support for this product are valid only within the  
countries or sales regions specified on the warranty card.  
Copyright laws prohibit the copying of all or part of the supplied software  
and Users Guide, or loaning the software, without obtaining permission of  
the copyright holder.  
We cannot accept responsibility for any direct or indirect financial damage  
or loss of profit that might occur when using the supplied software.  
The supplied software can only be used with this product.  
Specifications of the supplied software may be changed without notice in the  
interest of product improvement.  
Please Record Responsibly  
Before copying anything onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc, or Memory Stick,  
please be sure you are not violating copyright laws. Most software companies  
allow you to make a backup or archive copy of software. Check your  
softwares license agreement for details.  
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Table of Contents  
Safety Regulations ...............................................................3  
Introduction  
Features...............................................................................10  
System Requirements ........................................................12  
Name and Function of Parts ..............................................13  
Drive .................................................................................... 13  
Cradle .................................................................................. 15  
Preparation  
Using the Drive When Connected to the Power Outlet ...16  
Connecting the drive ............................................................ 16  
Using the Drive on the Cradle ...........................................17  
Removing the drive from the cradle .................................... 19  
Using the Drive on Internal Power ....................................20  
Charging the internal battery ............................................... 20  
Basic Operation  
Using Discs .........................................................................22  
Inserting a disc into the drive .............................................. 22  
Ejecting a disc from the drive .............................................. 23  
Accessing disc data from your computer ............................ 24  
Creating CDs (Using the Provided Software)...................25  
Watching DVDs (Using the Provided Software) ...............25  
Using Memory Stick........................................................26  
Inserting a Memory Stickinto the drive .......................... 26  
Ejecting a Memory Stickfrom the drive .......................... 26  
Accessing Memory Stickdata from your computer ........ 27  
Listening to Music (Using the Drive as a CD Player) ......28  
Remote control part names and functions ........................... 28  
Starting playback and adjusting the volume ........................ 30  
Using the remote control ..................................................... 32  
Remote control display ........................................................ 33  
Compatible discs and files ................................................... 33  
Continued  
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Advanced Features  
Power ...................................................................................34  
Remaining charge indicator ................................................. 34  
Inserting batteries into the cradle ........................................ 35  
Battery life ...........................................................................37  
Listening to Music Files .....................................................38  
Selecting folders and files.................................................... 38  
Folder organization and playback order .............................. 39  
Advanced Playback ............................................................40  
Loop playback (Repeat) ...................................................... 41  
Listening to all the files in a folder (Folder playback) ........ 41  
Listening to one track only (Single playback)..................... 42  
Listening to all the track in random order  
(Shuffle playback).......................................................... 42  
Listening to all the track in a folder in random order  
(Folder shuffle) .............................................................. 42  
Listening to selected tracks in the desired order (Program) .. 43  
Listening to a playlist .......................................................... 45  
Advanced Playback Functions ..........................................46  
Displaying track information............................................... 46  
Adjusting the tone (SOUND function) ................................ 47  
Limiting the volume (AVLS function) ................................ 48  
Preventing accidental operation (HOLD function) ............. 48  
Miscellaneous  
CDs and DVDs.....................................................................49  
Compatible discs ................................................................. 49  
CD-R and CD-RW discs...................................................... 50  
DVD-Video playback and region codes (region numbers).. 51  
Memory Stick...................................................................51  
Music Files ..........................................................................52  
Compatible music files ........................................................ 52  
Playlist files ......................................................................... 53  
MP3 file ID3 tags ................................................................ 53  
Hi-Speed USB......................................................................54  
Removing the Device Driver ..............................................54  
Usage Notes ........................................................................55  
Troubleshooting ..................................................................58  
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Warranty Card & After Sales Service ................................63  
Warranty card ...................................................................... 63  
After sales service................................................................ 63  
Specifications .....................................................................64  
Product and Support Information .....................................66  
Sony global sites information .............................................. 66  
Technical support................................................................. 67  
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Introduction  
Features  
The MPD-AP20U (hereafter, the “drive”) is an extremely versatile drive. Not only is  
it a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, it can also be used as a CD player, a “Memory Stick”  
reader/writer, and more!  
Write data to CD-R/RW discs  
CD-ROM  
CD-RW  
Backup  
CD-R  
• Creating CDs (see page 25)  
Listen to music  
MP3/WAV 1)  
MP3/WAV 1)  
LO  
LO  
VE  
VE  
Music CDs  
• Creating CDs (see page 25)  
• Listening to music (see page 28)  
• Using “Memory Stick” (see page 26)  
1) For details about MP3 and WAV files, see “Compatible discs and files” (page 33).  
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Using the drive under different  
power  
Cradle on AC power  
On internal battery power  
Drive on AC power  
Cradle on battery power  
Preparation (see page 16)  
Watching DVDs  
Connect the drive to your  
computer and enjoy your  
favorite DVD-Video.  
Watching DVDs (see page 25)  
Using Memory Stick”  
The drive comes standard with a  
Memory Stickslot.  
Using Memory Stick(see page 26)  
Power management features  
Depending on the status of the drive, the drive power is automatically  
turned on, off, or the  
Power (see page 34)  
internal battery recharged.  
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System Requirements  
The following are the minimum system requirements to use the MPD-AP20U.  
Windows computers  
CPU: Pentium II, 400 MHz or higher  
RAM: 64 MB or more  
Available hard disk space: 1 GB or more  
OS:Windows 98 Second Edition (Windows 98 SE)  
Windows 2000 Professional, Service Pack 3 or later (Windows 2000)  
Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me)  
Windows XP Home Edition or Professional (Windows XP)  
USB connector1)  
If you are using Windows 98 SE, you need a CD-ROM drive or a connection to  
the Internet to install the device drivers  
Macintosh computers  
Power Mac G3, G4, or G4 Cube; iMac, eMac, or iBook; PowerBook G3 or G4  
OS: Mac OS 9 or X ver. 10.1 (9.2.2 and 10.1.5 recommended)  
RAM: 64 MB or more  
USB connector1)  
Note  
The requirement outlined above are the ones necessary for smooth writing to CD-R and CD-RW discs.  
When using the MPD-AP20U CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive features, make sure that your system meets the  
necessary requirements of the software that you are using. For details, refer to the appropriate software  
users manual (on the software disc).  
1) This drive supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0-compliant), which yields a much higher data transfer rate  
than USB 1.1. Connecting the drive to a computer equipped with a USB 1.1-compliant USB connector  
can be the cause of problems when playing back DVD-Video, for example. For details, see Watching  
DVDs(page 25).  
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Name and Function of Parts  
Drive  
Left  
1
2
3
4
7
6
5
1 Cover  
5 Manual ejection lever (located  
on the bottom of the drive)  
Used when the drive is off and you  
want to open the cover. Push the  
lever in the direction of the arrow  
to open.  
2 Power connector  
Used to connect the AC power  
adapter (provided).  
Note  
To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock, or  
malfunction, only use the supplied AC  
power adapter to connect the drive.  
6 LOCK switch  
Used to lock the EJECT and SOUND  
buttons. For example, even if you  
press the EJECT button when  
listening to music, the cover does not  
open. Slide the switch in the direction  
of the arrow to lock the buttons.  
3 USB connector  
Used to connect the USB cable  
(provided).  
4 i/REMOTE jack  
Used to connect the remote control  
(provided).  
7 SOUND button  
Used to adjust the playback tone  
according to the type of music that  
you are listening to. For details, see  
Adjusting the tone (SOUND  
function)(page 47).  
Continued  
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Right  
5
4
1
2
3
1 CHARGE/BUSY indicator  
The CHARGE/BUSY indicator  
changes color as follows according  
to the drive status.  
3 Cradle connector (located on  
the bottom of the drive)  
Used to connect to the cradle.  
A cover protects the connector.  
Drive connected to computer  
Power on, idle:.................. Green  
During disc access: ......... Orange  
Drive not connected to computer  
Battery charging: .................. Red  
4 Memory Stickbusy  
indicator  
The indicator lights orange when  
the drive is accessing data on a  
Memory Stick.  
Note  
Note  
The drive is not equipped with a power  
button. The drive automatically manages its  
power status depending on its state (i.e. on,  
off, recharge). For details, see Power”  
(page 34).  
Do not eject the Memory Stickfrom the  
drive when the indicator above is lit.  
5 Memory Stickslot  
Used to insert Memory Stick.  
2 EJECT button  
Used to open the cover.  
Important  
To prevent the cover from being accidentally  
opened during operation, the drive is  
equipped with a powered ejection  
mechanism. Therefore, when the drive is off,  
the cover does not open. Also, depending on  
the software that you are using, when you  
press the EJECT button, there may be a lag  
of a few seconds before the cover opens. For  
details, see Ejecting a disc from the drive”  
(page 23).  
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Cradle  
4
1
2
3
1 Release button  
Used to remove the drive from the  
cradle.  
3 USB connector  
Used to connect to the USB port of  
your computer.  
2 Power connector  
Used to connect the AC power  
adapter (provided).  
4 Extension  
You can fold the extension when  
you are not using the cradle.  
Note  
To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock, or  
malfunction, only use the supplied AC  
power adapter to connect the drive.  
Bottom  
1 Battery case  
1
Open the lid to insert batteries. For  
details, see Inserting batteries into  
the cradle(page 35).  
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Preparation  
Using the Drive When Connected to the  
Power Outlet  
Connecting the drive  
Connect the drive to the power outlet and to your computer as follows.  
Power cord  
To the power outlet  
AC power adapter  
To the computer’s  
USB connector  
USB cable  
CHARGE/BUSY  
indicator  
When you connect the drive as illustrated here, the drive comes on and the  
CHARGE/BUSY indicator lights green.  
You can now use the drive with your computer.  
Using the drive on internal power  
The drive is equipped with an internal battery, enabling you to use the drive on  
internal power without being connected to a power outlet. However, before you can  
do this, you need to charge the battery. For details, see Charging the internal  
battery(page 20).  
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Using the Drive on the Cradle  
If you carry the drive with you as well as use it with your computer often, using the  
cradle is extremely convenient. If you connect your computer and the drive through  
the cradle, you can take the drive with you whenever you want. Then, all you need to  
do is set the drive on the cradle when you want to use it with your computer no  
reconnections necessary.  
Cradle  
1 Attaching the ferrite clamp  
You need to attach the provided ferrite clamps at both ends of the cradles USB  
cable.  
Note  
Ferrite clamps serve to reduce the noise generated by cables in compliance with local standards.  
Make sure that the clamps are properly attached.  
Wind once  
Close firmly until  
you hear a click  
Open the extension when  
setting the drive on the  
cradle.  
8 cm  
8 cm  
Continued  
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2 Connecting the cradle  
Connect the cradle to the power outlet and to your computer as follows.  
AC power adapter  
USB cable  
To the power outlet  
Power cord  
To the computer’s  
USB connector  
Using the cradle with batteries  
If you insert batteries (rechargeable) into the cradle battery case, you can use the  
cradle without connecting it to the power outlet. For details, see Power(page 34).  
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3 Setting the drive on the cradle  
Set the drive on the cradle as follows.  
1 Slide the  
connector cover.  
Bottom  
2 Align the front of the drive  
with the extension.  
3 Push the drive down.  
When you set the drive on the cradle as illustrated here, the drive comes on and  
the CHARGE/BUSY indicator lights green.  
You can now use the drive with your computer.  
Removing the drive from the cradle  
Press the cradles release button, then remove the drive from the cradle.  
2
1
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Using the Drive on Internal Power  
Charging the internal battery  
When the drive is connected to a power outlet, it automatically charges the internal  
battery. Be sure to charge the internal battery after buying the drive or after an  
extended period of disuse. When the internal battery is completely depleted, it takes  
approximately 4 hours to fully charge it.  
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If you recharge the internal battery after using it, charge time may be shorter than 4 hours.  
The internal battery is also charged when you set the drive on the cradle and the cradle is connected to  
the power outlet.  
For details about the internal battery, see Power(page 34).  
1 Connect the drive to the power outlet.  
Charging starts.  
(The internal battery is charged in the background during operation.)  
To the power  
outlet  
CHARGE/BUSY  
indicator  
Remote control  
(Displays the  
charge status.)  
When the internal battery is fully charged, charging stops.  
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Confirming the charge status  
Connected to  
your computer  
Not connected to  
your computer  
Charging  
The indicator lights red.  
The indicator goes off.  
The charge indicator is  
animated to simulate charging.  
Upon reaching  
full charge  
The indicator disappears.  
Verifying the internal battery charge  
When you disconnect the AC power adapter from the drive and turn  
the control knob (right), the current internal battery charge appears  
on the remote control display. When the internal battery is fully  
charged,  
appears on the display.  
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Basic Operation  
Using Discs  
Inserting a disc into the drive  
1 Press the EJECT button to open the cover.  
2
1
2 Insert the disc.  
Press down on the center portion of the disc until you hear a click.  
Vibration  
damper  
Disc  
Disc label facing up  
Note  
Be sure that the edge of the disc fits under the ridge at the top of the spring-loaded vibration damper  
located at the left rear of the disc compartment. (See the illustration above.)  
3 Close the cover.  
Press at the point  
marked PUSH.  
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Ejecting a disc from the drive  
Note  
Do not attempt to eject a disc from the drive when the CHARGE/BUSY indicator is orange (data on the  
disc is being accessed).  
1 Press the EJECT button to open the cover.  
2
1
CHARGE/BUSY indicator  
With a Windows computer, you can also open the cover by right-clicking the  
drive icon and clicking Eject on the shortcut menu.  
With a Macintosh computer, you can also open the cover by moving the disc  
icon to the [Trash] icon.  
z
• Depending on the status of your computer and the drive, there may be a lag of a few seconds before  
the cover open. Sometimes, you may have to eject the disc from the software, rather than open the  
drive by pressing the EJECT button.  
• Except when writing to a disc, if the EJECT button is ineffective, you can open the drive by  
pushing the manual ejection lever on the bottom of the drive in the direction of the arrow.  
2 Remove the disc.  
Press on the hub while lifting the disc to remove it.  
Continued  
Disc  
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Accessing disc data from your computer  
Perform the following procedure to view files and folders on discs.  
With Windows  
1 Open [My Computer].  
The [My Computer] window appears.  
Example: Windows XP [My Computer] window  
2 Double-click the icon below.  
z The drive letter assigned to the drive depends on your computer. (In the  
example, G.)  
The folders and/or files on the disc are displayed.  
With Macintosh  
When you insert a disc into the drive, a disc icon appears on the desktop of your  
Macintosh computer. Double-click this icon to display the files and/or folders on the  
disc.  
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Creating CDs (Using the Provided Software)  
You can use the programs on the software disc accompanying the drive to write data  
to CD-R/RW discs or create music CDs. For details about the installation procedures,  
various functions and operation procedures, refer to the software manuals1).  
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Windows XP and Mac OS X computers have built-in CD writing functions that you can use instead of the  
provided writing software. For details, refer to your operating system Help.  
Watching DVDs (Using the Provided Software)  
You can use the programs on the software disc accompanying the drive to watch  
DVD-Video discs. For details about the installation procedures, various functions  
and operation procedures, refer to the software manuals1).  
USB 1.1 connectors  
When you connect the drive to a USB 1.1-compliant connector, video and audio may  
be choppy during playback. This occurs because playback is limited by the lower  
data transfer rate of USB 1.1, it is not a malfunction of the drive. If you connect the  
drive to a USB 2.0-compliant (Hi-Speed USB) connector, you are certain to  
experience smoother playback of DVDs.  
1) Software manuals: refers to the Software Quick Start Guide, as well as the users guide and Help for  
each program on the software disc.  
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Using Memory Stick”  
Inserting a Memory Stickinto the drive  
1 Push the Memory Stickinto the  
Memory Stickslot until it is fully  
inserted.  
Insert the Memory Stickin  
the direction of the v until  
you hear a click.  
Ejecting a Memory Stickfrom the drive  
Note  
Do not attempt to eject a Memory Stickfrom the drive when the Memory Stickbusy indicator is  
orange (data on the Memory Stickis being accessed).  
1 Push the Memory Stick.  
Memory Stick”  
busy indicator  
2 Move your hand away and remove  
the Memory Stick.  
When you move your hand away,  
Memory Stickpartially comes  
out so that you can remove it.  
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With Macintosh computers, even if you eject the Memory Stickfrom the drive, the icon corresponding  
to the Memory Stickdrive remains on your desktop. Move it to the [Trash].  
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Accessing Memory Stickdata from your computer  
Perform the following procedure to view files and folders on Memory Stick.  
With Windows  
1 Open [My Computer].  
The [My Computer] window appears.  
Example: Windows XP [My Computer] window  
2 Double-click the icon below.  
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example, H.)  
The folders and/or files on the Memory Stickare displayed.  
With Macintosh  
When you insert a Memory Stickinto the drive, an icon appears on the desktop of  
your Macintosh computer. Double-click this icon to display the files and/or folders  
on the Memory Stick.  
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Listening to Music  
(Using the Drive as a CD Player)  
You must use the remote control when using the drive as a CD player.  
Remote control part names and functions  
Front  
1
3
2
1 Display  
Displays information such as the  
2 Control knob  
Allows you to start playback,  
remaining charge of the internal  
battery, number and elapsed time of  
the current track, etc. (Page 33)  
control the volume, etc. (Page 32)  
3 x (stop) button  
Press to stop playback. (Page 32)  
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Back  
1
8
2
3
4
7
6
5
1 Clip  
6 X (pause) button  
Press to pause playback. (Page 32)  
2 DISPLAY button  
Press to change the information  
displayed. (Page 46)  
7 Headphone jack  
Connect your headphones to this  
jack.  
3 PLAY MODE button  
Press to change the playback mode.  
(Page 40)  
8 HOLD switch  
Locks the controls on the remote  
control to prevent accidental use.  
(Page 48)  
4 RPT/ENT (Repeat/Enter)  
button  
Note  
Press to enter repeat mode or when  
programming tracks. (Page 40)  
You may not be able to use the remote control  
provided with this drive with other CD players.  
Further, we do not guarantee proper operation of  
the drive if you use it with another remote control.  
5 SOUND button  
Press to adjust the playback tone  
according to the type of music that  
you are listening to. (Page 47)  
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Starting playback and adjusting the volume  
You can listen to music on a disc or Memory Stickwith headphones. You can also  
use the drive on internal power (for details, see Power(page 34)).  
1 Connect the remote control and headphones.  
To power outlet  
AC power adapter  
Power cord  
Remote control  
Headphones  
2 Insert the disc or Memory Stickinto the drive.  
You can insert any CD, or Memory Stick/disc containing MP3 files into the  
drive.  
3 Turn the control knob on the remote control.  
Playback starts.  
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For details about compatible discs and files, see Compatible discs and files(page 33). For details about  
how to select files, see Listening to Music Files(page 38).  
If you disconnect the remote control during playback, playback stops.  
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Adjusting the volume  
You can adjust the volume by pulling the control knob of the remote control and  
turning it.  
Raise the volume  
Lower the volume  
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If you are unable to raise the volume and AVLS appears on the display of the remote control, repeatedly  
press the remote control SOUND button until the display shows AVLS OFF. For details, see Limiting  
Volume (AVLS function)(page 48).  
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Using the remote control  
This section outlines the basic operations possible with the remote control.  
What do you want to do?  
Procedure  
Start playback  
(from the previous track)  
Start playback  
(from the first track)  
Maintain turned until playback of  
the first track starts.  
Pause playback/  
Resume playback  
Press  
Press  
Stop playback  
(during playback or pause)  
Return to the beginning  
of the current track  
(during playback or pause)  
Turn once  
Return to previous tracks  
Turn successively1)  
Turn once2)  
(during playback or pause)  
Go to the next track  
(during playback or pause)  
Go to succeeding tracks  
Turn successively2)  
Maintain turned  
Maintain turned  
(during playback or pause)  
Rewind  
(during playback or pause)  
Fast Forward  
(during playback or pause)  
1)  
If you are on the first track during repeat playback, returns to the last track.  
If you are on the last track during repeat playback, goes to the first track.  
2)  
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Remote control display  
During playback, the remote control display shows the number and elapsed time of  
the current track.  
Track number  
Elapsed time  
When listening to music files (MP3, WAV)  
When you start playback the title of the song appears briefly (if there is no title  
information, the file name appears), followed by the elapsed time. If the title of the  
song is long, it scrolls across the display.  
Remote control display backlight  
The backlight of the remote control display comes on when you use the remote  
control and automatically goes off a few seconds after you finish using it.  
Compatible discs and files  
You can play back the following discs and files with the drive.  
Commercially sold music CDs  
Original music CDs (discs in CD-DA format written to CD-R/RW discs)  
Music files written to CD-R/RW (MP3, WAV files)  
Music files written to DVD-R/RW (MP3, WAV files)  
Music files stored on Memory Stick(MP3, WAV files)  
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Depending on the device used for recording, the settings of the writing software, and the media type, you  
may not be able to play back some recordings with the drive.  
For details about the types of music files that you can play back with the drive, see Music Files(page  
52).  
MP3  
MP3 stands for MPEG Audio Layer 3 and is audio compression technology. An audio file compressed in  
the MP3 format is called an MP3 file. Because the compression ratio of MP3 files is very high, you can  
write more than 100 five-minute tracks to a CD-R disc.  
WAV  
Default Windows file format in which sounds are saved as waveforms. Unlike MP3 files, WAV files are  
uncompressed, so their sound quality is better. However, they are also 10 times larger than MP3 files.  
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Advanced Features  
Power  
You can use the drive with the following power sources. Power management varies  
according to the type of power supply, as illustrated below.  
Drive Cradle  
Power management  
AC power  
×
The internal battery is charged in the  
background.  
Internal battery  
Batteries (rechargeable)  
×
Depending on its state, the drive is  
turned on or off.  
Depending on its state, the drive is  
turned on or off.  
Remaining charge indicator  
To be able to verify the remaining charge of the internal battery, you must first  
connect the remote control. As the charge of the internal battery decreases, the  
indicator on the remote control display changes as follows:  
Sufficient charge  
Low charge  
No charge  
Extremely low charge  
Notes  
When you want to verify the remaining charge of the internal battery, be sure that the drive is not  
connected to the AC power adapter. When the drive is connected to the AC power adapter, the remaining  
charge indicator does not appear on the remote control display.  
The remaining charge indicator is only a gauge. It is not meant to accurately reflect the remaining charge  
of the internal battery. (In other words, one bar does not represent a quarter of the internal battery  
charge).  
The remaining charge indicator may change depending on the operating status of the drive.  
Disposing of the internal battery  
The internal battery used in this drive is a lithium ion polymer battery. Therefore  
when the time comes to throw away the drive, we ask that you dispose of the internal  
battery according to your regions regulations on battery disposal.  
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Inserting batteries into the cradle  
You can use the cradle under rechargeable battery power (8 batteries necessary).  
Doing so allows to use the drive for extended periods of time without connecting it to  
a power outlet.  
Compatible batteries (sold separately)  
G Rechargeable batteries  
AA nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries  
AA nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries  
Notes  
The cradle is not a battery charger. To recharge batteries, use a proper battery charger (sold separately).  
The cradle does not support any type of dry cell batteries.  
Inserting batteries  
1 Open the lid of the battery case on the bottom of the cradle.  
2
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2 Insert eight batteries into the battery case.  
Notes  
Be sure to look at the indications inside the battery case for the proper positioning of the batteries.  
Be sure to use similar batteries (i.e. do not use rechargeable and dry cells batteries together).  
Because the batteries may leak, remove the batteries from the cradle and store them if you do not intend  
to use the cradle on battery power for an extended period of time.  
When you replace the batteries, be sure to replace the eight batteries. Mixing new and old batteries may  
cause them to leak.  
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Battery life  
The following is the approximate playback life and number of discs that can be  
written using the drive under battery power.  
Playback battery life  
CD-DA1)  
MP3 files1)  
DVD-Video2)  
Internal battery  
approx. 4 hours  
approx. 10 hours  
approx. 1.5 hours  
When internal battery and cradle batteries are used together  
Ni-MH batteries  
Ni-Cd batteries  
approx. 12 hours  
approx. 9 hours  
approx. 30 hours  
approx. 22 hours  
approx. 5 hours  
approx. 3.5 hours  
1) When all playback is performed in the same playback mode  
2) 1-sided, double layered disc  
Number of discs that can be written  
CD-R3)  
CD-RW3)  
Internal battery  
approx. 9 discs  
approx. 8 discs  
When internal battery and cradle batteries are used together  
Ni-MH batteries  
Ni-Cd batteries  
approx. 26 discs  
approx. 14 discs  
approx. 21 discs  
approx. 10 discs  
3) The number of discs that can be consecutively written is based on writing to 650 MB discs, at the  
maximum write speed, with a 480 Mbps transfer rate  
Notes  
The data above represents the battery life of fully charged batteries (internal or rechargeable).  
Actual battery life varies on operating conditions.  
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Listening to Music Files  
The basic operations necessary to listen to music files (MP3, WAV files) are the  
same as when listening to a music CD. For details about these operations, see  
Listening to Music (Using the Drive as a CD Player)(page 28).  
This section explains the functions and operations specific to music files.  
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To learn more about the types of music files compatible with the drive, see Music  
Files(page 52).  
Selecting folders and files  
Selecting a folder  
1 During music file playback, press the remote control DISPLAY button until  
/<folder name>/appears on the remote control display.  
2 Turn the control knob . or N/> to select the desired folder.  
Playback of the files in the selected folder starts.  
Selecting a file  
1 During MP3 playback, if the remote control display does not already display the  
current track elapsed time or name, press the DISPLAY button.  
2 Turn the control knob . or N/> to select the desired file.  
Playback of the selected file starts.  
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Folder organization and playback order  
Under normal playback conditions, the contents of folders are played back in the  
folder organization order, high-level folders first. Similarly, the files in folders are  
played back in alphabetical order.  
For example, with the following folder organization, playback is performed from 1 to  
10.  
CD-R  
CD-RW  
folder  
MP3 file  
song01.mp3 1  
Music  
song02.mp3 2  
01new.mp3 4  
Popular  
New  
may01.mp3 5  
May  
may02.mp3 6  
song03.mp3 9  
old8301.mp3 8  
track01.mp3 q;  
Oldies  
The80s  
01tune.mp3 7  
1990  
track01.mp3 3  
Rock  
Notes  
If you insert a disc and a Memory Stickinto the drive at the same time, the contents of the disc are  
played back first.  
In the case of music CDs, the disc is recognized as one folder and the tracks as files.  
Folders that do not contain music files are skipped.  
The drive can display file and folder names of up to 64 alphanumeric characters (Joliet extension).  
To be able to listen to the files in a folder in the desired order, we suggest that you perform the  
following:  
- There should be no more than 256 files per folder.  
- Only use the alphanumeric characters (uppercase or lowercase) in folder and file names.  
- Name the files so that the desired playback order is reflected by the first 8 characters (or less).  
Example: Track01VaporTrails.mp3  
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Advanced Playback  
You can play back your music with a variety of features accessible with the remote  
control PLAY MODE and RPT/ENT buttons.  
RPT/ENT (Repeat/Enter) button  
PLAY MODE button  
PLAY MODE button  
RPT/ENT button  
Press it during playback to change the  
playback mode.  
Press it after selecting a playback  
mode with the PLAY MODE button  
to loop playback.  
Press it to select tracks when creating  
a program.  
Normal playback (all)  
x
Listen to all the tracks in a folder  
(folder)1)  
x
Listen to one track only (single)  
x
Listen to all the tracks in random  
order (all) SHUF  
x
Listen to all the tracks in a folder in  
random order (folder) SHUF1)  
x
Listen to selected tracks in the  
desired order  
PGM  
1) A music CD is considered to be a single folder.  
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Loop playback (Repeat)  
You can loop the playback of every playback mode of the drive. For example, if you  
are listening to music in normal playback mode, pressing the RPT/ENT button results  
in all the tracks on your disc to be repeated. Similarly, in folder playback, all the  
tracks in the folder are repeated.  
Pressing the RPT/ENT button during playback.  
Repeat indicator  
Playback mode  
Listening to all the files in a folder (Folder playback)  
Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until (folder)appears on the remote  
control display.  
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Listening to one track only (Single playback)  
Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until (single)appears on the remote  
control display.  
Single playback indicator  
Listening to all the track in random order (Shuffle  
playback)  
Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until (all)and SHUFappear on the  
remote control display.  
Shuffle playback indicator  
Listening to all the track in a folder in random order  
(Folder shuffle)  
Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until (folder)and SHUFappear on the  
remote control display.  
Shuffle playback indicator  
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Listening to selected tracks in the desired order  
(Program)  
You can program up to 64 tracks in the order of your choice.  
1 During playback, press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until  
PROGRAM appears on the remote control display.  
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*
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If there is a playlist on the disc or Memory Stickin the drive, press the remote control PLAY  
MODE button repeatedly until the name of the playlist appears on the remote control display. Then,  
turn the control knob N/> until PROGRAM appears on the remote control display.  
*
*
PGMflashes  
2 Press the RPT/ENT button.  
Program the desired tracks.  
3 Turn the control knob . or N/> until you reach the desired track.  
Playback  
number  
Track number Song title  
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The Song titlepart of the display changes depending on the information accompanying songs and  
files.  
4 Press the RPT/ENT button to select the track.  
The playback number becomes 002and you can select another track.  
Playback number  
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5 Repeat steps 3 to 4 to select other tracks.  
6 Press and hold the RPT/ENT button until playback starts.  
Listen to the tracks that you programmed.  
Confirming the contents of the program  
When creating a program  
1 Before performing step 6 above, press the RPT/ENT button repeatedly.  
Each time that you press the RPT/ENT button, the track and playback numbers  
are displayed.  
When playing back the programmed tracks  
1 Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until PGMblinks on the remote  
control display.  
2 Press the RPT/ENT button repeatedly.  
Each time that you press the RPT/ENT button, the track and playback numbers  
are displayed.  
Notes  
After you program the 64th track in step 4 above, the track number of the first track that you  
programmed appears instead of 000.  
If you program more than 64 tracks, the program is overwritten from playback number one.  
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Listening to a playlist  
If a playlist exists on the disc or Memory Stickthat you are using, you can use it  
with the drive to listen to the music files according to their order in the playlist.  
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To be able to use this function, you need to save a playlist (extension: m3u) to disc or Memory Stick”  
before you insert them into the drive. For details, see Playlist files(page 53).  
1 During playback, press the remote control PLAY MODE button until the playlist  
file name appears on the remote control display.  
2 If there are several playlists on your media, turn the control knob N/> until  
the desired playlist appears on the remote control display.  
3 Press the remote control RPT/ENT button to set the playlist.  
Playback starts from the first track in the playlist.  
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Advanced Playback Functions  
Displaying track information  
You can use the DISPLAY button to display such information as:  
CD-TEXT. CD-TEXT is essentially text information on the music CD such as  
album titles, artist names, and song titles.  
The file and folder names of an music files, and MP3 file ID3 tags (album titles,  
artist names, and song titles).  
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For details about ID3 tags, see page 53.  
Press the DISPLAY button during playback  
Each time that you press the button, the remote control display changes as follows:  
Remote control display  
Normal playback  
Track number  
Song title1) and elapsed time  
1) If there is no song title information, the file name appears.  
x
Press the DISPLAY button  
Track number  
Song title1)/Artist name  
1) If there is no song title information, the file name appears.  
x
Press the DISPLAY button again  
Remaining tracks Album title/Artist name  
x
Press the DISPLAY button again  
Folder number /Folder name/  
Notes  
During folder playback, the track number and remaining tracks in the folder are displayed.  
Only alphanumeric characters can be displayed.  
When a disc contains text information incompatible with this drive or no text information, the  
information may be incorrectly displayed or not displayed at all.  
In the case of music CDs, the folder name is CDDA is displayed instead of the folder name.  
*
*
*
During playlist playback, the folder name is the playlist file name.  
During program playback, the folder name is PROGRAM .  
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Adjusting the tone (SOUND function)  
You can adjust the playback tone according to the type of music you are listening to.  
Press the SOUND button of the remote control or on the drive  
itself.  
Each time that you press the button, the remote control display changes as follows:  
NORMAL (Normal)  
x
BASS 11) (Bass1)  
x
BASS 21) (Bass2)  
x
ROCK (Rock)  
x
JAZZ (Jazz)  
x
DANCE (Dance)  
x
LATIN (Latin)  
BASS 1and BASS 2are displayed here.  
Note  
If your music sounds distorted, lower the volume.  
1) These two settings boost the bass of your music upon output. BASS 2 is stronger than BASS 1.  
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Limiting the volume (AVLS function)  
The AVLS function automatically limits the volume to a certain level to avoid  
sounds that are painfully loud and the potential danger from not being able to hear  
sounds of your surroundings.  
Press the SOUND button repeatedly until AVLS ONappears on the  
remote control display.  
Trying to raise the volume above the set level  
When the AVLS1) function is active, it is not possible to raise the volume above a  
certain level.  
Appears when you attempt to raise the volume  
above the set level.  
To deactivate the function, press the SOUND button repeatedly until AVLS OFF”  
appears on the remote control display.  
Note  
Using the SOUND and AVLS functions at the same time may distort your music. If so, lower the volume.  
1) AVLS: Automatic volume limiter system  
Preventing accidental operation (HOLD function)  
You can prevent accidental operation of the remote control buttons by using the  
HOLD function.  
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction  
of the arrow.  
Returning the remote control to its normal operation mode  
Slide the HOLD switch back to its original position.  
Note  
HOLDdoes not appear on the remote control display, even when the function is in effect.  
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Miscellaneous  
Disc Type  
Symbol  
CDs and DVDs  
Music CD  
Compatible discs  
You can use the following disc types  
with the drive.  
CD Extra  
Video CD  
CD TEXT  
Disc Type  
Symbol  
DVD-ROM  
DVD-Video  
1) The drive can only read these discs. Depending  
on the discs, devices, and settings used in  
writing the discs, the drive may not be able to  
read some discs.  
DVD+R1)  
(Read Only)  
Notes  
DVD+RW1)  
(Read Only)  
Only use round discs with the drive. Using odd-  
shaped discs (stars, hearts, etc.) can damage the  
drive.  
We do not guarantee proper operation when  
writing to or playing back 99-minute discs.  
We do not guarantee proper operation when  
writing to 8 cm discs.  
DVD-R1)  
(Read Only)  
DVD-RW1)  
(Read Only)  
CD-R  
CD-RW  
CD-ROM  
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High speed CD-RW discs  
CD-R and CD-RW discs  
The drive can write to High Speed CD-  
RW discs. Data written to High Speed  
CD-RW discs can be read by common  
CD-ROM drives.  
Use the provided writing software to  
write to CD-R and CD-RW discs. To be  
able to play back CD-R and CD-RW  
discs with other CD players and CD-  
ROM drives, you must make the  
appropriate settings in the writing  
software before writing.  
Note  
CD-R/RW drives that do not display the High  
Speed CD-RW logo cannot be used to write to  
High Speed CD-RW discs. When writing or  
appending data to such discs with a CD-R/RW  
drive other than this one, be sure that the drive  
displays the High Speed CD-RW logo. Also,  
always set the writing speed to that specified for  
the particular High Speed CD-RW disc that you  
are using.  
For details about writing to discs, refer  
to the software manuals1).  
CD-R discs  
Writing speed  
Data can be written to this type of disc  
only once. Once it has been written,  
data cannot be deleted. However, if you  
use the track-at-once writing method,  
you can add data to the CD-R up to 99  
times (this is dependant on the  
When writing to CD-R and CD-RW  
discs, use the writing speed specified on  
the disc. You can change the writing  
speed through the writing software.  
Reading discs  
remaining space on the disc). Also, if  
you use the disc-at-once writing  
method, music CDs created on CD-R  
discs can be played back with most CD  
players.  
CD-R and CD-RW discs created with  
the drive can be read by most CD-ROM  
drives. However, some older CD-ROM  
drives may not be able to read CD-RW  
discs. Also, CD-R music discs created  
with the drive can be played back with  
most CD players, but playback is not  
guaranteed for all CD players or  
CD-RW discs  
Data can be repeatedly written to and  
deleted from this type of disc.  
Typically, a new CD-RW disc can be  
rewritten about 1,000 times. Further, if  
you use the Fixed packet writing  
automobile CD players. Further, due to  
variations in disc quality and various  
characteristics specific to  
method, you can write and delete files  
individually, making using a CD-RW as  
easy as using a floppy disc. However,  
music CDs created on CD-RW discs  
cannot be played back with most CD  
players unless they CD-RW compatible.  
manufacturers, certain CD-ROM drives  
and CD players may on occasion be  
incapable of playing back certain CD-R  
and CD-RW discs.  
1) Software manuals: refers to the Software Quick  
Start Guide, as well as the users guide and  
Help for each program on the software disc.  
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Recommended discs  
Memory Stick”  
On Memory Sticks”  
We recommend using Sony recording  
media products with the CD-R/RW  
drive.  
Memory Stickis a new compact,  
portable and versatile IC recording  
medium with a data capacity that  
exceeds a floppy disk. Memory Stick”  
is specially designed to share digital  
data with other Memory Stick”  
compatible products. Because it is  
removable, Memory Stickcan also be  
used for external data storage.  
CD-R: Sony 650 MB and 700 MB  
CD-R discs  
CD-RW: Sony 650 MB CD-RW discs  
DVD-Video playback and  
region codes (region  
numbers)  
The playback of DVD-Video (DVD  
discs) is protected and controlled by  
region codes1).  
To be able to play back DVD-Video  
with the drive, the region code on the  
DVD, the region code of the drive, and  
the region code of the DVD-Video  
software must all match.  
Compatible Memory Stick”  
You can use the following types of  
Memory Stickwith the drive.  
• “Memory Stick: standard blue  
Memory Stick.  
• “MagicGate Memory Stick: White  
Memory Stickincorporating  
copyright protection technology  
(MagicGate2)).  
DVD-Video playback and  
region codes  
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With the drive, the region code can be  
set up to five times, including the initial  
assignment (RPC Phase 2 standard).  
The drives region code is set through  
the DVD-Video software.  
Because the drive does not support the MagicGate  
standard, data recorded with the drive is not  
subject to MagicGate copyright protection.  
Important  
After setting the region code five times (including  
the initial setting), the setting becomes permanent  
and can no longer be changed. Thereafter, you are  
only be able to play DVD-Video whose region  
code matches the one set the fifth time.  
Note  
Do not attempt to make unauthorized changes to  
the region code. Any problems that result from  
doing so is not under warranty.  
1) Region Playback Control standard (RPC  
standard)  
2) MagicGate is an encryption method used to  
protect copyrighted material.  
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Protecting data on Memory  
Stick”  
Music Files  
To prevent the accidental loss of  
important data, use the write-protect  
switch on the Memory Stick. When  
you slide the switch to the write-protect  
position, you can read data on a  
Memory Stick, but it is impossible to  
write or delete data.  
Compatible music files  
To play back music files with the drive  
you must fulfill the following  
conditions.  
Files Formats  
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3, 44.1  
kHz, 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps)  
File name extension: mp3  
RIFF WAV MPEG (PCM, 44.1 kHz,  
16 bits, 2 channels)  
Contacts  
Write-enable Write-protect  
position  
position  
File name extension: wav  
Playlist (M3u format)  
LOCK  
LOCK  
File name extension: m3u  
Place the label here  
Notes  
Files name extensions must be either mp3 or  
wav.  
If an error message appears  
If you affix an extension to a file that does not  
match its actual format, the drive cannot play it  
back. For example, if you affix the extension  
mp3 to a file that is not an MP3 file, it will not  
be played back by the drive.  
If an error occurs when reading or  
writing to a Memory Stickand a  
message appears indicating that data  
may be lost, it means that the Memory  
Stickmay be write-protected. In this  
case, slide the write-protect switch as  
illustrated above to remove the  
Media  
CD-R  
CD-RW  
protection. No data is erased from the  
Memory Stickif this occurs.  
DVD-R1)  
DVD-RW1)  
• “Memory Stick”  
Formats  
ISO 9660 Level 1  
ISO 9660 Level 2  
ISO 9660 Joliet  
UDF (Ver. 1.02, 1.5)  
FAT (Memory Stickonly)  
1) The drive can only read these discs. Depending  
on the discs, devices, and settings used in  
writing the discs, the drive may not be able to  
read some discs.  
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Number of usable folders and  
files  
Number of playable folders: max. 512  
Number of playable files in shuffle  
playback: max. 2048  
Examples of playlists  
Complete paths  
The path is specified from the root of  
the media to the file location.  
\Music\Popular\New\01new.mp3  
\Music\Popular\New\May\may01.mp3  
Encoders and writing software  
settings  
When encoding MP3 files, we  
recommend that you use constant bit  
rate encoding, at a compression rate of  
128 Kbps, and a sampling rate of 44.1  
kHz.  
Relative paths  
The path is specified from the folder  
where the playlist is saved.  
\New\01new.mp3  
New/May/may01.mp3  
Note on saving files to media  
When you insert a disc or Memory  
Stickinto the drive, it searches for all  
the files on the media. The more folders  
or non-music files on the media, the  
slower playback starts (or continues).  
Therefore, we recommend not to create  
unnecessary folders or save non-music  
files on media that you want to use with  
the drive.  
MP3 file ID3 tags  
The ID3 tag is basically text  
information appended to MP3 files.  
This text information consists of album  
titles, artist names, song titles, etc.  
Note  
The drive supports ID3 tag format version 1.0,  
1.1, 2.21), or 2.31). If you use any other version,  
the text information does not appear properly on  
the remote control display.  
Playlist files  
1) Version 2.2 unsynchronized, compressed, or  
encrypted frames are not supported.  
A playlist is a file on a disc or Memory  
Stickthat determines the playback  
order of specific music files on the  
media. You can create playlists with  
basic tools such as text editors. Simply  
create a file with an m3u extension,  
where you specify the music file paths  
(their locations on the media and  
names), then write it to a disc or save it  
on a Memory Stickcontaining the  
music files.  
Note  
The drive only recognizes the following path  
delimiters: \, /, and “¥”.  
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Hi-Speed USB  
Removing the  
Device Driver  
With a Windows XP/Me/2000  
(SP3 or later) computer  
This drive supports Hi-Speed USB  
(USB 2.0-compliant), which yields a  
much higher data transfer rate than that  
of USB 1.1. Connecting the drive to a  
computer equipped with a Hi-Speed  
USB connector or PCI adapter card  
provides the highest possible drive  
reading/writing performance1).  
Because these operating system come  
standard with the device driver, there is  
no need to remove it.  
With a Windows 98 Second  
Edition computer  
You must connect the drive to a USB  
connector that supports Hi-Speed  
USB. (Your computer must be  
equipped with a Hi-Speed USB  
compliant PCI adapter or PC card.)  
The USB EHCI (Enhanced Host  
Controller Interface) device driver2)  
must be installed on your computer.  
You must use a Hi-Speed USB  
compatible USB cable. (One is  
provided with the drive.)  
There is an uninstaller on the provided  
software disc. Use it to remove the  
device driver.  
1 Insert the software disc into the  
CD-ROM drive of your computer.  
2 Open the USB folder on the  
software disc, then double-click  
UNINST.EXE.  
When writing to discs  
When you write to a disc, we  
recommend that you set the writing  
speed to match the transfer speed of  
your USB 1.1-compliant product  
(usually 8× or less).  
The following dialog box opens.  
1) When using a DVD-ROM drive, the maximum  
transfer rate of 10800 KB/s  
2) The USB EHCI device driver is supplied with  
currently available PCI adapter cards that  
supports Hi-Speed USB. Microsoft also released  
the USB EHCI device driver for Windows XP.  
For details, contact your adapter dealer or  
consult the Microsoft Corporation Web site.  
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If you inserted the software disc into the  
drive, copy UNINST.EXEto your hard  
disk before performing this procedure.  
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3 Click [Yes].  
The following dialog box opens.  
Usage Notes  
Important precautions  
Never move or lift the drive when it is  
connected to your computer.  
Specifically, do not subject the unit to  
vibrations or physical shocks while  
writing to a disc.  
Do not use any AC adapter other than  
the one provided. Using a different  
adapter could damage the drive.  
Do not bend the USB cable sharply,  
especially near the connectors. Doing  
so may damage the cable or cause  
poor contact.  
4 Stop the device with the icon (  
)
on the taskbar, then disconnect the  
USB cable from your computer.  
5 Click [OK].  
The following dialog box opens.  
Operation and storage  
conditions  
Avoid using or storing the drive in a hot  
or humid environment, or where it may  
be subjected to severe vibrations or in  
direct sunlight.  
6 Click [Yes].  
Your computer restarts.  
Operation  
Place the drive (or cradle) on a level  
surface when it is connected to your  
computer.  
With a Macintosh computer  
Mac OS 9  
To remove the drive from your  
computer, delete the MPD-AP20U  
Bus, MPD-AP20U Shim, MPD-  
AP20U USBsystem extension  
installed at the same time as the writing  
software.  
Shipping  
Keep the packing materials. They may  
be necessary if you ever need to ship  
the drive.  
Before shipping the drive, be sure that  
there is no disc in the drive.  
Mac OS X (ver. 10.1)  
Because this operating system comes  
standard with writing software, there is  
no need to remove the device driver.  
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Condensation  
Connection to a USB hub  
Avoid sudden temperature changes as  
much as possible. Do not attempt to use  
the drive immediately after moving it  
from a cold to a warm location, or room  
temperature rises suddenly, as  
condensation may form within the  
drive. If you experience a sudden  
temperature change during operation,  
halt operation immediately and wait  
approximately one hour before  
Connect the drive directly to the USB  
connector of your computer. Operation  
through a USB hub (including keyboard  
USB hubs) cannot be guaranteed.  
Disconnection from your  
computer  
The drive can be connected and  
disconnected to your computer while it  
is on. However, before disconnecting  
the drive with Windows, you must click  
the taskbar icon and perform the  
procedure to stop and remove the  
hardware.  
The appearance of the taskbar icon  
varies depending on your version of  
Windows (see below). Click the icon  
and follow the instructions on the  
screen to stop and remove the drive.  
With Windows XP, Windows Me, and  
Windows 2000, it is necessary to stop  
both the disc and Memory Stick”  
devices.  
resuming operation of the drive.  
Lens  
Do not touch or look directly into the  
lens inside the cover. To prevent dust  
from accumulating on the lens, always  
keep the cover closed except when  
inserting or removing a disc.  
Internal battery  
The internal battery is partially  
charged upon shipment, but we  
recommend that you charge it  
Windows XP:  
completely before using the drive on  
internal power.  
Windows Me and Windows 2000:  
Windows 98 SE:  
The internal battery gradually loses its  
charge even when it is not in use. If  
you do not use the drive for a day or  
two, we recommend that you charge  
the internal battery before using the  
drive on internal power.  
Charge the internal battery at an  
ambient temperature of 5 to 35°C. If  
the internal temperature of the drive  
exceeds 45°C, charging of the internal  
battery stops automatically.  
If you do not use the internal battery  
for an extended period of time, it  
should be charged, then discharged  
completely before being stored, and so  
once a year to maintain its usability.  
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Handling discs  
Memory Stickhandling notes  
Only handle discs by the edges. Never  
touch the recording surface.  
Make sure that you take the following  
precautions when handling Memory  
Stickto ensure  
the safety of your data.  
• “Memory Stickare formatted at the  
time of manufacture. There is no need  
to reformat them. Formatting a  
Memory Stickwith your computer  
may cause access problems when  
inserting it into other Memory Stick”  
compatible devices.  
To use a Memory Stickformatted  
with a computer, reformat it with a  
Memory Stickcompatible device.  
• “Memory Stickcompatible devices  
require the MemoryStick.indfile on  
the Memory Stick. Do not delete  
this file.  
Do not attempt to defragment or  
compress the Memory Stickdrive.  
Data may be lost if:  
- A Memory Stickis removed from  
the drive or the computer is turned  
off while reading or writing data.  
- A Memory Stickis subjected to an  
electrostatic discharge or  
Do not write on discs (except with a  
felt-tip marker), or paste labels on  
them.  
Do not store discs in dusty, dirty, or  
humid locations, in direct sunlight, or  
near heat-generating devices.  
Avoid spilling liquid on discs.  
To protect important data, always  
keep discs in their protective cases.  
DVD-Video discs playback  
The playback conditions for DVD-  
Video discs are sometimes determined  
by software manufacturers. Because the  
drive plays back discs as determined by  
the software manufacturer, some drive  
functions may not always work as  
expected. When playing back DVD-  
Video discs, refer to the instructions  
accompanying each disc.  
electrostatic noise.  
When affixing labels to Memory  
Stick, only use Memory Stick”  
labels. Do not use other types of  
labels.  
When storing or carrying a Memory  
Stick, keep it in its original case.  
Avoid touching the connector or  
making it come in contact with  
metallic objects.  
Do not drop, bend, or submit  
Memory Stickto external shock.  
Do not disassemble or modify  
Memory Stick.  
Avoid dropping liquids on Memory  
Stick.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you are experiencing problems with the drive, verify the following items before  
contacting us for assistance. If you cannot resolve the problem after verifying these  
items, contact your dealer or our customer service department.  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
The drive is not detected by  
the computer, or it behaves  
incorrectly or intermittently.  
t If you are using the drive on internal power, the remaining  
charge of the internal battery may be low. Connect the drive  
to the AC power adapter and recharge the internal battery.  
t The AC power adapter or USB cable may not be properly  
connected. Verify that the connectors are firmly mated at  
the drive and computer ends. See the Quick Start Guide”  
to confirm that the connections are correct.  
t The USB interface card may not be set up correctly. Refer  
to the instructions provided with the USB interface card and  
perform the setup procedure again.  
t With computers running Windows 98 SE or Mac OS 9.x, the  
device drivers may not be properly installed. Uninstall the  
device drivers (page 54), then follow the instructions  
outlined in the Quick Start Guideto reinstall the device  
drivers.  
Windows 2000 does not  
detect the Memory Stick”  
reader/writer of the drive.  
t If Windows 2000 is not updated to Service Pack 3 (or later),  
you cannot use the Memory Stickreader/writer. For  
details, refer to the Quick Start Guide.  
The drive does not come on t The drive may be malfunctioning for an unspecified reason.  
(the CHARGE/BUSY  
indicator does not light  
green even if the drive is  
connected to the  
Insert a pin-like object (such as a paper clip) into the  
emergency reset hole next to the manual ejection lever at  
the base of the drive.  
computer).  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
The drive does not respond  
to remote control  
commands or NO MEDIA  
appears on the remote  
control display even if you  
insert a disc.  
t When the HOLD function is in use, slide the HOLD switch  
on the remote control in the opposite direction indicated by  
the arrow. (For details, see page 48.)  
t When the control knob is pulled out, it serves as the volume  
control. Push it back.  
t You cannot use the remote control when the drive is  
connected to your computer. If you want to use the drive as  
a CD player, disconnect it from the computer. If you want to  
use the drive as a CD player while it is connected to your  
computer, use a player installed on your computer to listen  
to music.  
t If you are using the drive on internal power, the remaining  
charge of the internal battery may be low. Connect the drive  
to the AC power adapter and recharge the internal battery.  
t Confirm that the disc that you are trying to play back  
contains files compatible with the drive. (For details, see  
page 52.)  
t The disc that you are trying to play back may not be  
finalized. Therefore, you may not be able to play it back or  
playback may take some time to start.  
t Because of the disc, device used in creating the disc, and  
settings at the time of creation, you may not be able to play  
back some discs with the drive.  
t The drive may be malfunctioning for an unspecified reason.  
Insert a pin-like object (such as a paper clip) into the  
emergency reset hole next to the manual ejection lever at  
the base of the drive. (See illustration on the previous  
page.)  
t If, after performing the above, you are still unable to play  
back discs, see the item titled After inserting a disc, the  
audio skips or data cannot be read.  
After inserting a disc, the  
audio skips or data cannot  
be read.  
t The disc may be inserted with the label side facing down.  
Discs must be inserted label side up.  
t The disc may be incompatible with this drive. See  
Compatible discson page 49.  
t The disc or the drive lens may be dirty. If the lens is dirty,  
contact your retailer or repair service center nearest you.  
t The disc may be scratched. Try a different disc to determine  
whether the drive is operating normally.  
t There may be dust or other foreign objects on the drive  
turntable. If so, wipe it clean.  
t Condensation may have formed in the drive or on the disc.  
If the disc surface or the drive lens appears to be fogged,  
remove the disc and wait approximately one hour for the  
condensation to evaporate.  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
Cannot eject the disc.  
t If the LOCK switch on the front of the drive is in the locked  
position, move it to the other position.  
t While writing is in progress, you cannot remove the disc by  
pressing the EJECT button. Remove the disc by following  
the instructions of the writing software that you are using.  
Refer to the manual provided with the writing software.  
t The computer may be hung. Restart your computer.  
t If the disc cannot be ejected despite the above, push the  
manual ejection lever in the direction of the arrow to open  
the cover.  
An error occurs when  
writing to a disc.  
t If the drive is connected to a USB hub (including keyboard  
hubs), reconnect the drive directly to a USB port on the  
computer.  
t If a low write speed is selected, change to a higher speed.  
Depending on the media being used, higher writing speeds  
may work better. Changing the writing speed is done  
through the writing software.  
t If the computer has a slow CPU, you may need to use a  
slower writing speed.  
t Disable any screensaver that may be running on the  
computer.  
t Close any software that may be running, other than the  
writing software. Other software running while writing data  
can cause the data transfer rate to drop considerably, which  
can cause the writing process to fail (buffer underrun).  
t Close any resident disc or other utilities that are supposed  
to accelerate disc access.  
t In some cases, file fragmentation on the hard disk can  
cause problems. Defragment the hard disk. Use Disk  
Defragmenterfound in the [Accessories], [System Tools] or  
another suitable program.  
t If on-the-fly writing (copying data disc to disc from a  
CD-ROM drive to the drive) is enabled, disable it. Instead,  
copy the data to the hard disk first, and then write from the  
hard disk to the drive. Write errors are more ilkely to occur  
with on-the-fly writing.  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
Created music CDs are  
noisy (noise is mixed into  
the played sound).  
t Refer to the FAQ or troubleshooting sections of the writing  
software manual to change the writing software settings.  
t Some computers generate more noise than others, so using  
a different computer may allow creating noise-free music  
CDs.  
Playback starts from where  
you stopped. (Resume  
function)  
t The resume function is active. To start playback from the  
first track, turn the control knob in the N/> direction until  
playback starts, or open the cover of the drive.  
During playback of a disc  
containing music files, the  
disc does not rotate, but  
you can hear your music  
normally.  
t The drive is designed to stop the rotation of discs during  
playback to reduce power consumption. This is not a  
malfunction.  
When you close the cover  
of the drive, the disc starts  
to rotate.  
t The drive is reading the information on the disc. This is not  
a malfunction.  
A problem occurs when the  
computer starts, or the  
writing software does not  
operate properly.  
t If the writing software provided with the drive is installed on  
a computer with packet writing-based writing software  
already installed, the writing software may not operate  
correctly. The other packet writing software should be  
uninstalled beforehand. Note that packet writing software  
comes preinstalled on some computers, so check your  
system to see if it is present.  
Writing software other than  
the supplied program has  
been installed, but does not  
work.  
t Some writing software or versions of writing software may  
be incompatible with the drive. For details, contact the  
manufacturer or reseller of the writing software. Sometimes  
you can solve the problem by upgrading or downloading a  
later version of the software.  
Although the drive operated  
normally in the past,  
operation became unstable  
at some point.  
t If operation becomes unstable after a particular program is  
installed, uninstall that program. If this resolves the  
problem, refrain from using or reinstalling that program.  
No sound is output from the  
drive headphones when  
playing music CDs or files.  
t When you connect the drive to your computer, you cannot  
listen to music with through the headphone jack of the drive.  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
No sound is output from the  
computer speakers when  
playing music CDs or files.  
t The sound output destination is determined by Windows  
settings.  
If using Windows XP, on the [Start] menu, click [Control  
Panel]. In [Control Panel], click [Performance and  
Maintenance], then click [System]. In the [System  
Properties] dialog box, click the [Hardware] tab, then click  
the [Device Manager] button. In the [Device Manager]  
window, double-click [DVD/CD-ROM drives], then  
double-click [SONY CD-RW MPD-AP20U USB Device].  
In the properties dialog box to enable CD audio from the  
computer speakers, click the [Properties] tab, then select  
the Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device”  
check box.  
If using Windows Me or Windows 2000, on the [Start]  
menu, point to [Settings], then click [Control Panel]. In  
[Control Panel], double-click [System]. In the [System  
Properties] dialog box, click the [Device Manager] tab. (If  
using Windows 2000, click the [Hardware] tab, and then  
the [Device Manager] button to display the [Device  
Manager] window.) To enable CD audio from the computer  
speakers, double-click [CD-ROM], double-click the drive,  
click the [Properties] tab, and select the Enable digital CD  
audio for this CD-ROM devicecheck box.  
If using Windows 98 SE, on the [Start] menu, point to  
[Settings], then click [Control Panel]. In [Control Panel],  
double-click [Multimedia]. In the [Multimedia Properties]  
dialog box, click the [CD Music] tab. To enable CD audio  
from the computer speakers, select the Enable digital  
CD audio for this CD-ROM devicecheck box.  
If using a Macintosh computer, music CDs cannot be  
played through the computer speakers. We recommend  
that you use the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive of your  
Macintosh computer to play music CDs.  
Some computers cannot play music from an external  
drive through their speakers.  
The Batt NGmessage  
appeared on the remote  
control display.  
t The internal battery may need to be replaced. To replace  
the internal battery, we ask that you contact your dealer or  
our customer service department. (See page 67.)  
The Hi Tempmessage  
appeared on the remote  
control display.  
t Make sure that the ambient temperature where you are  
using the drive is within the operating temperature range  
specified on page 64.  
t If this message appears when you are charging the internal  
battery, disconnect the AC power adapter from the drive and  
wait until the drive cools down before resuming the operation.  
The internal battery does  
not charge or can only be  
used for a short period of  
time.  
t Battery operation time is reduced at low temperatures.  
t The internal battery may need to be replaced. To replace  
the internal battery, we ask that you contact your dealer or  
our customer service department. (See page 67.)  
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After sales service  
Warranty Card &  
After Sales  
Service  
Repairs under warranty  
We provide repair services as described  
in this manual and on the warranty card.  
Please contact your supplier or repair  
service provider for details.  
Warranty card  
A warranty card should be provided  
with this product at the place of  
purchase.  
Please read the warranty card, fill in  
the specified information, and retain it  
for future reference.  
Repairs outside warranty  
If operation can be restored by repair,  
we will repair the drive for a charge.  
Repair requirements  
The warranty period is one year from  
the date of purchase.  
If the drive needs repair, return it  
together with all supplied accessories  
(USB cable and AC power adapter) to  
your place of purchase or repair service  
provider.  
Note  
The warranty and technical support service are  
valid only in the countries or sales regions  
specified on the warranty card.  
If you return the drive to your place of  
purchase or repair service provider  
because of damage resulting from  
misuse or other causes, you will be  
responsible for all repair-related  
expenses, including shipping and  
handling and product adjustments.  
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Drive  
Specifications  
Speed  
Data transfer rate  
Maximum: 10800 KB/s  
(DVD-ROM 8 × )  
Access time  
Average (random stroke): 160 ms  
2) The maximum data transfer rate varies  
2)  
Write speed  
24 × maximum (CD-R)  
10 × maximum (CD-RW)  
Read speed  
according to the performance of your computer.  
24 × maximum (CD-ROM)  
8 × maximum (DVD-ROM)  
Buffer underrun error protection  
technology  
Discs  
Laser  
Compatible discs  
CD-ROM  
CD-ROM XA DVD-Video  
DVD-ROM  
CD  
Type  
GH0780MA6CS  
Photo CD  
CD-R  
CD-DA  
CD-RW  
Wavelength  
780 nm  
DVD+R1)  
DVD-R1)  
Video CD  
CD TEXT  
DVD+RW1)  
DVD-RW1)  
CD Extra (CD+)  
Output power  
200 mW (pulse)  
100 mW (CW)  
Disc diameter: 12 cm  
8 cm (CD-DA reading  
DVD  
only)  
Type  
GH6D407B5A  
GH6D407B5A1  
1) The drive can only read these discs. Depending  
on the discs, devices, and settings used in  
writing the discs, the drive may not be able to  
read some discs.  
Wavelength  
650 nm  
Writing methods  
Output power  
6.3 mW  
Track-at-once  
Disc-at-once  
Session-at-once  
Fixed packet writing  
Operating environment/Storage  
environment  
Operating temperature  
5 °C to 35 °C  
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Interfaces  
Internal battery (Li-ion)  
Recharge time approx. 4 hours5), 6)  
Operation  
Drive interface  
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0-compliant)3)  
3) Used in connecting to your computer using the  
USB cable provided with the drive.  
CD-DA  
Playback approx. 4 hours6)  
MP3 disc  
Buffer capacity  
Playback approx. 10 hours6)  
8 MB  
DVD-Video  
Playback approx. 1.5 hours6)  
Memory Stickslot  
CD-R  
Write speed  
Writing approx. 9 discs7)  
Up to 1.5 MB/s4)  
CD-RW  
Read speed  
Writing approx. 8 discs7)  
Up to 2.45 MB/s4)  
5) General indication of the amount of time  
required to fully charge the battery from the  
completely discharged condition at 23 °C.  
6) Actual charging and playback times depend on  
the ambient temperature, operating conditions,  
and the type of disc.  
4) Maximum read and write speeds depend on the  
performance of your computer and the type of  
“Memory Stick” used.  
Power supply/Miscellaneous  
7) The number of discs that can be consecutively  
written is based on writing to 650 MB discs, at  
the optimum write speed, with a 480 Mbps  
transfer rate. Writing time may vary depending  
on your computer, the disc quality, and the  
remaining charge of the internal battery.  
Power supply  
External power jack: rated DC 10 V  
AC adapter: AC-CRX20  
(rated input AC 100 V - 240 V)  
Power consumption  
10 W (charging)  
7.5 W (not charging)  
Size  
Approximately 136.4 × 22 × 159 mm  
(5.4 × 0.9 × 6.3 in.)  
(W × H × D)  
Mass  
Approximately 330 g (0.7 lb, drive  
only)  
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Cradle  
Product and  
Support  
Information  
Power supply  
External power jack: rated DC 10 V  
AC adapter: AC-CRX20  
(rated input AC 100 V-240 V)  
Compatible batteries (all sold  
separately)8)  
Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) rechargeable  
batteries9)  
Sony global sites  
information  
Products purchased in the USA:*  
Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)  
rechargeable batteries9)  
Products purchased in Canada:  
Size  
Approximately 132.3 × 43.5 × 158.5  
mm (5.2 × 1.7 × 6.2 in.)  
(W × H × D)  
Products purchased in Australia or  
New Zealand:  
Mass  
Approximately 160 g (0.4 lb, cradle  
only)  
Products purchased in Europe:*  
8) You cannot use dry cell batteries.  
Products purchased in Hong Kong:*  
9) You cannot use the cradle to recharge batteries.  
Products purchased in China:*  
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Products Purchase in Singapore:  
Products purchased in Taiwan:*  
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Products purchased in Korea:*  
Products purchased in Brazil:  
Products purchased in the Middle  
East:  
* Local Web sites for computer peripheral  
products  
The specifications and appearance of  
the product are subject to change  
without notice.  
About the Bundled Writing Software  
Detailed information about the supplied  
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Web sites of the software manufacturers  
and software distributors.  
For products purchased in Canada  
(Sony of Canada Limited):  
Monday to Friday  
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST  
• Toll Free: 1-800-961-7669  
• E-mail Address: [email protected]  
Customer Services for Media  
Products  
Sony Electronics Inc., New Jersey,  
U.S.A. Sony of Canada Ltd., Ontario,  
Canada  
For products purchased in Australia  
or New Zealand (Sony Australia  
Limited):  
Sony France S.A. Customer Service  
40465 Pontonx sur l’Adour France  
Monday to Friday  
8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. EST  
• Toll Free: 1300-13-7669  
• International: +61-2-9887-6666  
Technical support  
For products purchased in Europe  
(Sony UK Limited):  
Monday to Friday  
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.  
• Toll Free:  
00800-CNCESONY  
(00800-26237669)  
• E-mail Address:  
Please consult the above sources before  
calling with questions about using  
MPD-AP20U, or with technical  
questions about the drive or the  
supplied software. If using telephone or  
e-mail support, please have the  
following information available:  
(For Nordic regions)  
(For other European regions)  
• Model number: MPD-AP20U  
• Serial number  
• Date and place of purchase  
• Computer maker and model number  
• Computer specifications (CPU speed,  
memory size, OS version, etc.)  
• Writing software used (version, etc.)  
Local technical support service is  
available in the following sales  
regions:  
For products purchased in the USA  
(Sony Electronics Inc):  
Monday to Saturday  
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. CT  
• Toll Free: 1-800-588-3847  
• Free telephone support is offered for  
90 days from your first call.  
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