CD-RW Drive
External USB
CD-RW Drive
External USB
User’s Guide
Mode d’emploi
Bedienungsanleitung
Manual de instrucciones
Manuale d’istruzione
User’s Guide
Mode d’emploi
Bedienungsanleitung
Manual de instrucciones
Manuale d’istruzione
©1999 by Sony Corporation
Rev. 1.1
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Contents
Introduction
Introduction
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Features
Features..........................................................................................................5
System requirements......................................................................................5
The external CD-RW has the following features:
General
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Transportable external drive with Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface
Hot Plug-n-Play compatible
Integrated buffer memory
Power tray loading and ejection of disc (manual eject too)
Housed in an airtight frame casing
Location of controls
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Front panel......................................................................................................6
Rear panel ......................................................................................................6
Precautions
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Formats and modes supported
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CD-ROM (Mode 1), CD-ROM XA (Mode 2 form 1 & 2 data)
PHOTO-CD (reads only) & Video-CD, CD-I (Mode 2, form 1 and 2)
CD-Digital Audio, CD-EXTRA and CD-I Ready (reads only)
CD-TEXT, CD-Recordable (CD-R), & CD-ReWritable (CD-RW)
Hardware Installation
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Step 1: USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable and connectors ............................8
Step 2: Attaching USB drive to PC.................................................................9
Step 3: Attaching USB drive to Mac .............................................................16
Audio
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Audio output and headphone jack for audio CD playback
Software Installation
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Note:
This manual provides step-by-step instructions for drive installation.
Please read carefully and thoroughly before attempting installation and
save it for future reference.
Operating the drive
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Starting the drive...........................................................................................18
Opening the drawer manually in an emergency...........................................19
System requirements
Troubleshooting
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Windows PC
A few words about the USB interface...........................................................20
Troubleshooting table ...................................................................................20
Service contact in Europe.............................................................................21
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IBM-compatible PC, Pentium 233 MHz or higher
Windows 98
32MB of RAM or more
Available USB port
3.5” floppy disk drive & a mouse (Microsoft compatible)
Installation requires 125MB of free hard disk drive space
Specifications
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MacOS
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Apple iMac or USB equipped G3
Available USB port
32 MB of RAM or more
MacOS 8.5 (USB manager 1.1) or higher
IMPORTANT NOTE:
For best results, Sony CD-R and CD-RW media should be used.
Problem free operation cannot be guaranteed with other media.
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Contents
Introduction
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Location of controls
Precautions
■ Installation
Front panel
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Avoid placing the drive in a location subject to:
The front panel controls are described below.
– high humidity
– high temperature
– excessive dust
– mechanical vibration
– direct sunlight
■ Operation
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Do not move drive during operation, it may cause an error.
Avoid sudden temperature changes, condensation may form inside the
drive. Should ambient temperature suddenly change, wait at least 1 hour
before turning off power. Operation directly after a temperature change
may cause a malfunction.
Insert/Eject Button
Power On/Off Indicator
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Do not place beverages near drive, extending the tray may spill them.
■ Transportation
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Close the disc drawer before moving the drive.
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Keep the original packing materials for future drive transport.
Headphone Jack
Volume
Control
Busy Indicator
CD Tray
Emergency Insert/Eject Button
Eject Hole
Rear panel
The rear panel controls and connectors are described below.
RCA Style Audio Outputs (cinch)
Interface Connector Power On/Off
Button
AC Power Inlet
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Location of controls
Precautions
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Hardware installation
Step 1: USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable and connectors
Step 2: Attaching USB drive to PC
Unpack the included materials and locate the USB port on the drive.
Connects to drive’s
interface connector
Connects to open USB port
of PC or Macintosh
The USB is easy to use and requires no adjustment of computer settings.
USB ports and cables are identified by the USB symbol.
Attach the USB and power cable to the drive, then plug in the power cable
to an electrical outlet and switch on the external unit.
Next, locate the USB connector on the PC.
One advantage of the USB connector is that it may only be inserted one
way. Atop the connector is a USB symbol.
To attach the port connector of the USB cable:
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Keep USB symbol up and insert it into the USB port. Interlocking
tongue elements hold the USB cable and port together.
To remove the USB port connector:
Grasp the port connector and pull to remove.
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Hardware installation
Hardware installation
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Insert the port connector of the USB cable into the PC’s USB port.
Note:
This will only appear the first time a USB device is connected.
Note: If no USB connector(s) available (already in use), see
Troubleshooting, page 20.
Click the Next> button, then the following screen should appear:
Then Windows will display the following message:
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Hardware installation
Hardware installation
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The following message appears for the driver on floppy option (path may differ).
Accept the default and click Next>, the following message appears:
Click Next>.
Insert the floppy USB driver diskette and click Next> or select
CD-ROM drive, (see below) and click Next>.
The following message appears indicating that the installation almost
complete.
Click on Finish to complete the installation.
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Hardware installation
Hardware installation
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Now USB adapter driver will begin its installation automatically with:
Then click Finish and check System Properties* (Device Manager)
screen to assure proper installation. It should appear as illustrated.
*System Properties is found by moving the cursor to My Computer icon,
then clicking the opposite mouse button and selecting Properties.
Click Next>, which will bring up the following screen:
The USB drive is now ready to use!
PC users skip Step 3, it is for Mac customers.
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Hardware installation
Hardware installation
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Ấ Thread USB cable through the opening in the cover.
Step 3: Attaching USB drive to Mac
The following example will be for an iMac. G3 computers equipped with
USB have a visible connector on the back, much like a PC.
Ạ Unpack the included materials and locate the USB port symbol on the
drive.
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ạ Attach power cable, then USB cable to drive’s USB interface connector.
ấ Locate the port with a USB symbol.
Ầ Insert USB port connector into USB port of the iMac computer.
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Ả Switch the drive on.
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ả Open cover to iMac ports.
ầ Insert the “Mac Software” CD in the built-in CD-ROM drive and follow
the installation instructions.
Ẩ The USB drive is now ready to use!
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Hardware installation
Hardware installation
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Software Installation
Please refer to the CD-RW formatting software manual (on software CD)
for instruction on software installation. Formatting software must first be
properly installed in order to write CD’s with this drive.
Opening the tray manually in an emergency
The tray may be manually opened if it fails to come out by means of eject
button or software command.
Ẅ Turn off and unplug the USB drive.
ẅ Insert a pointed object, like a paper clip, into the emergency eject hole
and push (typical force 46 N [4.7kg]).
Operating the drive
Starting the drive
Ẅ Turn on the drive.
ẅ Press the eject button and the drive’s tray extends.
Note: Eject button does not function if software disabled.
Ẇ Place a disc in the drive tray with label side facing up.
Note: When used vertically, disc locks prevent disc from falling.
Insert a pointed object to
the emergency eject hole.
Approx. 40 mm
(Avoid pushing too hard!)
ẇ Gently press tray or eject button to close the tray. Drive may begin
reading Lead in Data as it accepts disc. Busy indicator lights amber
while reading Lead in Data. For subsequent drive operation, see
software instructions.
After an emergency removal, consult dealer or qualified service personnel.
Note:Busy indicator stays lighted if:
• the disc is not properly placed on loading tray
• a malfunction occurs
In either case, eject the disc and replace it in the loading tray assuring
it sits properly in the tray. Should this not resolve the problem, contact
the local dealer or qualified service personnel.
Caution: Do not forcibly close disc tray. Excessive force may damage
the mechanism, which is designed to operate at a "feather touch.”
Ẉ To eject media, simply press eject button and tray will extend from drive.
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Software Installation / Operating the drive
Operating the drive
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Service contacts in Europe
Troubleshooting
Should further support or service be required, please contact the local
technical support professionals.
Problems installing or operating the CD-RW drive? Please review:
For Europe (German or English) contact the hotline at:
Ẅ Has the prescribed installation procedure been followed?
(Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm / Friday, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm)
ẅ Please verify the power supply cable is attached to drive and that the
For DK, N, SW & FIN, please call: Tel. +47 (0) 6281 8666
(Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Norwegian time)
tray responds to the eject button.
Within the UK, please call: Tel. 0870 900 8166
(Monday – Friday, 8:45 am to 5:00 pm)
Ẇ See the "Troubleshooting Table” section below.
For France, please call: +33 (0) 155 870 866
A few words about the USB interface
For Italy: Tel.: (+39) 02-61838500
(Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 12:45 pm and 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm) or
e-mail: [email protected]
Because the USB interface allows for connection and disconnection while
the computer is running, it is easy to overlook whether the unit is
connected. Please assure the unit is connected before conducting other
troubleshooting steps.
All this information and more can be downloaded at:
Troubleshooting table
Symptom
Question
Actions
Cannot access the
device through
software?
Are both ends of the
USB connected?
WINDOWS: Use the Device
Manager in the Windows Control
Panel to verify the drive is “seen”.
Specifications
Power switched on?
MAC: Use the CD Software to
verify the drive is “seen”.
Once the connections are verified
restart the computer.
■ General
Data transfer rate
Sustained
Power cable connected?
6X max (900 kB/s)
1.2 MB/s
Burst
Always verify that cable
■ Environmental conditions
connections are seated properly
by taking the connector off and
reseating. Improper connections
are the most common point of
failure with peripheral devices.
Humidity
Atmosphere
Temperature
Non-operating / Storage
Temperature
10% to 90% (Max. wet bulb 29°C)
Non-condensing
5° C to 45° C (41° F to 113° F)
-30°C to 50°C (-22° F to 122° F)
2.24 kg
No free USB port
Purchase a USB hub
(powered version preferred)
■ Mass
■ Dimensions
205 x 66 x 277 mm
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Troubleshooting / Specifications
Specifications
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