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CDU924S
CD-R Drive Unit
CDU924S
CD-R Drive Unit
User’s Guide
Mode d’emploi
Bedienungsanleitung
©1996 by Sony Corporation
Rev. 1.0
BKC: 42264600 User’s Guide
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Owner’s Record This unit uses CD-R discs with the following mark. The model and serial numbers are located on the top side of the drive. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your sales representative regarding this product. Model No. __________________ Serial No. ___________________ This unit uses CD-ROM discs with the following mark. Safety Regulations When you use this unit as a CD player, use compact discs with the following mark. W
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Contents Introduction 6 Example of System Setup 7 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 8 Front Panel.............................................................................................................8 Rear Panel .............................................................................................................9 Precautions 10 Installing the Drive Unit into the Computer 11 Getting Started...................................................................................
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Introduction Example of System Setup The CDU924S is a drive unit for CD-R discs, which store a maximum of To use the CDU924S, at least the following components are necessary. 650 Mbytes of digital data. l Computer (IBM-PC*, HP Vectra**, or compatible equipment) The drive unit has the following features: l CDU924S CD-R Drive Unit l Reads and writes data in both CD-ROM and CD-ROM XA standard l SCSI host adapter formats. l Floppy disk drive l Reads and writes data in CD-BRIDGE format which includes
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Location and Function of Parts and Controls Front Panel Rear Panel GND GND CD Caddy 1 Jumper block for SCSI bus Specify assignment of the SCSI bus. 2 Terminators 1 Caddy insertion slot The terminator resistors are inserted into the sockets. Remove the Accepts a caddy loaded with a CD-ROM or CD-R disc. resistors when the SCSI bus is to be terminated externally. 2 Eject button Note: Ejects the caddy from the drive unit. Some models are shipped without terminators. When installing the terminators,
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Precautions Installing the Drive Unit into the Computer n Installation As you go through this section, you may wish to refer to your computer’s manual for a more detailed description of how to install internal drives. l Avoid placing the drive in a location subject to: – high humidity – high temperature Getting Started – excessive dust – mechanical vibration l Prepare the necessary parts and tools that have not been supplied: – direct sunlight. – a flat-blade screwdriver Use the drive in a horiz
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Remove the jumper to set to OFF, and install the jumper to set to ON. Opening the Computer The recommended jumper is AMP* Shunts (14227-1), JAE** Short Socket (PS-2SH4-1) or equivalent. 1 If your computer has its rear side covered by a plastic panel attached The following table shows the function of each jumper. with plastic hook pad, pull it off. Jumper Function 2 Remove the cover mounting screws. DEVICE The setting of this jumper determines whether the TYPE SCSI device type code in the inquir
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Mounting the Drive Connecting the Drive n Power-in connector 1 Remove the screws and brackets from both sides of the drive spaces. Insert the plug and push it firmly in place. Match beveled edges Power-in connector Power supply connector 2 If mounting rails are necessary, attach them to the drive unit in the same (4-pin connection cable) way as the ones on your floppy disk drive and slide the drive unit into the bottom half-height space. Otherwise screw the drive unit in place. The power supply
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n Frame ground n Interface connector When normally installed, the drive unit is not in contact with the host computer directly and should be grounded. Connect the frame ground tab 1 Insert one end of the interface cable into the interface connector firmly. to one of the host computer’s ground cables. Frame ground tab Interface connector Frame ground cable The frame ground cable recommended has a AMP 1-480435-0 housing and 2 Attach the other end of the cable to the host adapter. 170203-2 or 6071
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Mounting a Host Adapter Reassembling the Computer Install a host adapter in the computer by inserting it securely in a system 1 Tuck the cables behind the drives so that they do not come up above the expansion slot. Refer to the operating instructions of the host adapter for power supply. complete instructions on its installation and the assignment of its switches. Power supply Check the following before closing the computer: Note: l Are the connections between the drive and computer correct? If
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Installing the Software Driver Using Discs and Caddies MSCDEX and the device driver for an ordinary CD-ROM drive can be Loading a Caddy with a Disc used when using the CDU924S as a SCSI CD-ROM drive. Use the device driver for a CD-R drive when using the CDU924S as a 1 To open the caddy lid, press the tabs on the both sides of the caddy at recordable drive. the end opposite to the shutter. Be sure to install the device driver before operating the drive. Refer to the manual supplied with the host
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3 Close the lid firmly. Storing Discs and Caddies l Remove the caddy from the drive unit before moving the drive. l Do not store the disc and caddy in a location subject to: – high humidity – high temperature – excessive dust – direct sunlight Care of Discs l Hold the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. l Wipe the CD-ROM disc with the optional CD cleaner to clean it. l Do not wipe a CD-R disc with a cleaner before recording data. To avoid scratching the recording surface, blow away dust
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Operating the Drive Make sure that the application software is installed in the host computer In such a case, eject the caddy and re-insert it properly. If the busy before using the drive. indicator remains lit amber, consult your dealer or qualified service personnel. The busy indicator also lights amber during audio play. However, this is not a malfunction. Starting Up Ejecting a Caddy 1 Turn on the power supply. 2 Insert the caddy into the drive slot with the disc’s label facing up, and 1 Tur
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Specifications n Ejecting a caddy manually in an emergency n General Host interface SCSI-2, single ended, 50 pin Read Function In the event of electrical or mechanical failure of the drive unit, a manual Acceptable discs: CD-ROM Mode-1 data discs emergency eject is provided to allow removal of the caddy from the drive CD-ROM Mode-2 data discs unit. CD-ROM XA discs CD-Audio discs 1 Turn off the power of your computer. Audio-combined CD-ROM discs (includes CD-EXTRA) 2 Insert a pointed object, such
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n Drive performance Shock 2 Operating Read: 49 m/s (5 G) at 11 ms half sine Data transfer rate wave (includes 5 retries) Sustained rate (Mode 1): 150 kbytes/s (normal) 2 Write: 4.9 m/s (0.5 G) at 11 ms half sine 300 kbytes/s (double) wave 600 kbytes/s (quadruple) 2 Non-operating 490 m/s (50 G) at 11 ms half sine wave SCSI Interface Transportation 76 cm drop (with standard individual package) Burst rate: 2.5 Mbytes/s 4.0 Mbytes/s (synchronous) n Dimensions and weight Access time Full stroke: 45
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n Supplied accessory n Dimension diagram User’s Guide (1 each) Disc Caddy OPA-2000 (1 each) 41.4(1 5/8) 146.05 21.84(7/8) n Optional accessories (5 3/4) 139.7 9.91(13/32) CD ROM discs: YHDS-50 “CD-ROM Test Disc Type 1.3” (5 1/2) (equivalent to YHDS-4) YHDS-100 “CD-ROM Test Disc Type 2.0” (audio-combined) Additional caddies: OPA-2000 OPA-1011/2 n Crystal frequency 22.5792 MHz 24.0000 MHz 33.8688 MHz Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 4-M3 Mounting screws 148.5
