Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 1
SPRESSA™ CD-ReWritable
Sony CD-RW Recorder
Technical Support
Technical Support can be reached 8:00am to 8:00pm, Central Time,
Monday through Saturday. Please have your model number,
serial number, date of purchase and receipt handy before calling
Technical Support. Free telephone support is offered for 90 days from
your first call.
Phone (800) 588-3847
Sony Web Site http://www.sony.com/storagesupport
Printed USA 01/01
CD-RW-UM-0101
P/N ZP1239581
Storage by Sony User’s Guide
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 2
Copyright © 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. WARNING All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the unit. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INCORPORATED, NOR
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 3
FCC Compliance CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by If you have any questions about this product, the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s USA: authority to operate the equipment. You may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center at (800)588-3847 or visit Sony web site: http://www.sony.com/storagesupport. THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE: Other Countries: Sony Electronics Inc. You may call the phone number in your country written
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 4
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 CD-R and CD-RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 How CD-R and CD-RW Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CD Formats Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 5
Introduction Chapter 1 Please read this manual before using the drive in order to take you step-by-step through the process of setting up and installing the CD-RW drive. Precautions * Do not attempt to open the drive and service it. Removing the cover may cause exposure to harmful laser beam and electrical voltage. User is recommended to get service by returning the defected drive back to the original vendor where the drive is purchased. • Use the original packing for transporting the drive or
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 6
CD-R and CD-RW How CD-R and CD-RW work CD-ROM drives (CD-R and CD-RW drives as well) read CD-R is the term used to denote CD-Recordable media. the one and zero bits by difference in reflectivity. Mass CD-R discs are recorded permanently. Once information produced Compact Discs are created by stamping “pits” is written, it cannot be erased. Data can be added until in the CD. These “pits” reflect differently than the “land” the disc is full. CD-R is good for creating archived which is the are
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 7
The drive can also record CD-R discs at quad speed (4X) as • CD-ROM XA (Mode 2 Form 1 and Mode 2 Form 2); well as record CD-RW and CD-R discs at double speed (2X), CD-ROM Extended Architecture. This standard was and even record CD-R discs at single speed (1X). created for smoother playback of multimedia content. • CD-I* (Mode 2 Form 1 and Mode 2 Form 2), CD-I Ready; The drive is a multi-function device. Since the drive is also CD-Interactive is used for home entertainment systems. capable of r
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 8
• Variable and fixed packet recording; typically used by Recommended Media back-up software and Drive Letter Access software to add files and folders at a time, instead of CD-R: Sony 74/80 min. CD-Recordable disc. tracks/sessions at a time. CD-RW: Sony 74/80 min. CD-ReWritable disc. To achieve trouble free 8X recording speeds, be sure the Applications CD-R media is certified for 8X recording. CD-R and CD-RW discs are each ideal for slightly different To achieve trouble free 4X CD-RW recordings,
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 9
Controls and Indicators Chapter 2 This chapter shows the connectors, controls, and indicator lights of the drive. For instructions on connecting and installing the drive to the computer, please consult “Chapter 3, Installing Your CD-RW Recorder Drive” located on page 15. Using the CD-RW Drive ReWritable 8X/4X/32X MultiRead 1 2 3 4 3 5 1. Earphone Jack Stereo mini-jack for headphones and powered speakers. 2. Volume Control Control volume of earphone jack. This control has no effect on rear pa
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 10
ReWritable 8X/4X/32X MultiRead 6. Open/Close This is a toggle button. When pressed, Insert/Eject Button the DVD-ROM drive will either open the door and tray out of the disc, or Pressing on the eject button when the power is on will eject tray in the disc and close the door. the CD. Depending on the Software being used with the drive, this button may not appear operational. Some of the software provided with the drive will lock the tray in so Busy Indicator LED that the eject button will not eje
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 11
CABLE SELECT GITAL ANALOG SLAVE MASTER HOST INT UDIO AUDIO C S M 39 0 R G G L S L A 40 CABLE SELECT DIGITAL ANALOG SLAVE AUDIO AUDIO MASTER H C S M 39 0 0 R G G L S L A 40 ST INTERFACE POWER 1 +5 G G +12 2 Headphone Jack/Volume Control. Drive Configuration Jumper To listen to an audio CD from the CD-ROM unit you may The drive configuration jumpers set your drive to be a insert a standard headphone cable into the headphone jack. master or slave drive on the EIDE port. The default If t
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 12
ReWritable ReWritable Installing Your CR-RW Recorder Drive Chapter 3 General Use Suggestions This chapter describes the installation procedures for installing the drive in a PC. The drive is intended for installation in a PC and should be used in an environment suitable for computer equipment. Requirements Dust, moisture and lack of adequate ventilation are ® common causes of device failure. You should install your • Pentium 233Mhz or faster PC Computer drive in a location which is: • At least
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 13
4. Remove the cover of the computer Follow Electrostatic Discharge procedures any time you There are precautions you should be aware of any time open the computer. These procedures include: you are opening the computer: Electrostatic Discharge Precautions Make sure the computer is OFF when performing any removal or installation. Remove the power cord. Wait ten minutes before any removal or installation if the computer has recently been powered on. For best protection use a grounding strap when p
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 14
the computer’s manufacturer. Different computer 6. Set the drive configuration jumpers. manufacturers have the EIDE connectors in different locations. The configurations inside the machine are Each IDE port can support two devices. The position of the usually clearly marked. However, the easiest way to devices does not determine whether the device is Master or locate the EIDE connector is to follow the cable as it is Slave. Master/Slave is determined by the configuration connected to existing CD
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 15
CABLE SELECT DIGITAL ANALOG SLAVE AUDIO AUDIO MASTER HOST INTERFACE POWER C S M 39 1 0 0 R G G L S L A 40 2 +5 G G +12 The drive comes pre-configured as an IDE Master device as 7. Install the drive. shown below with the Master pin jumpered. To install the drive, position the drive in the drive bay C S M 39 1 so that the screw holes of the drive are aligned with the Audio Master Pin 0 0 R G G L S L A 40 2 +5 G G +12 IDE ATAPI Output Jumpered DC Power screw holes in the drive bay
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 16
CABLE SELECT DIGITAL ANALOG SLAVE AUDIO AUDIO MASTER HOST INTERFACE POWER C S M 39 1 0 0 R G G L +5 G G +12 S L A 40 2 CABLE SELECT DIGITAL ANALOG SLAVE MASTER HOST INTERFACE POWER AUDIO AUDIO C S M 39 1 0 0 R G G L S L A 40 2 +5 G G +12 CABLE SELECT DIGITAL ANALOG SLAVE AUDIO AUDIO MASTER HOST INTERFACE POWER C S M 39 1 0 0 R G G L S L A 40 2 +5 G G +12 8. Attach the IDE cable 10. Connect the audio cable. If you have a sound card, you can attach the audio cable to the
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 17
Troubleshooting Chapter 4 This Chapter discusses the basics of troubleshooting the CD-RW Recorder Drive. A few words about CD-ROMs The laser in a CD reads the difference in reflectivity from one spot to the next. This difference in reflectivity is simply created from a difference in the depth of pits either burned or stamped into the CD-ROM Media. Large production runs of CDs are stamped to create the pits. The Sony CD-RW Recorder Drive burns recordable CD media, or alters the state of the subst
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 18
If you meet any trouble during installation or normal use of your Symptom Possible Causes Solutions CD-RW drive, please refer to the following information. No sound from • The sound board • Connect speakers external speaker isn’t working to the headphone Read Problems when you’re playing properly. jack of your CD- Symptom Possible Causes Solutions a music CD. RW drive while playing a music • IDE cable and the • Ensure that both No CD-RW drive CD. If you hear recognition. CD-RW drive are connecto
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 19
Symptom Possible Causes Solutions Symptom Possible Causes Solutions Cannot read the • Music CD inserted. • Because audio Cannot view photo • Bad photo CD disc. • Try to play another former session of the compact discs do CD discs. photo CD disc and not have computer see if it reads fine. CD-RW disc which If it works, you has been written at data, typing Can read only first least twice. computer session of a multi- should replace the commands while session disc. defective disc. an audio CD is in
Inhaltszusammenfassung zur Seite Nr. 20
Symptom Possible Causes Solutions Symptom Possible Causes Solutions • Eject locked by • When you’re Cannot eject tray. Can not initialize • The CD-RW disc is • A CD-ROM software. working under CD-RW disc written in the drive drive cannot Windows by Packet Write with formatted with initialize/read any 95/98/NT 4.0, “Random Write”. CD-R/RW disc other CD-ROM drive. check if locked formatted by on the CD-RW “Random Write”. properly. If you want to read the disc, • CD set incorrectly • Insert emerg
