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3-865-162-11(3)
CRX100E
CD-R/RW Drive Unit
User’s Guide
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Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the top of the drive. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your sales repre- sentative regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. Safety Regulations WARNING 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. CAUT
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This unit uses CD-RW discs with the following mark. This unit uses CD-R discs with the following mark. This unit uses CD-ROM discs with the following mark. When you use this unit as a CD player, use compact discs with the following mark. WARNING — For the customers in U.S.A. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cl
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Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: CRX100E Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ. 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6970 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. Trademarks • MS-DOS is a registered trademar
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Contents Introduction 6 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 7 Front Panel ......................................................................................... 7 Rear Panel .......................................................................................... 8 Precautions 9 Example of System Setup 10 Installing the Drive in Your Computer 10 Preparation ....................................................................................... 10 Setting the Jumpers .................
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Introduction Features The CRX100E is an internal CD-R/RW (Compact Disc Recordable/ ReWritable) drive unit designed for use with an IBM PC, HP Vectra, or compatible computer. It can write as much as 650 Mbytes of digital data into CD-R disc, and can read as much as 650 Mbytes of digital data stored in a CD- ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory), CD-R and CD-RW disc. The CRX100E has the following features: General 1 •5 / inch half-height drive form factor. 4 • Audio CD like tray loading of a disc wi
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Location and Function of Parts and Controls Front Panel 1 2 6 5 4 3 1 1 1 1 1Disc tray Accepts a CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW disc on its tray. 2 2 2 2 2Emergency eject hole Insert a fine rod into this hole to eject the tray manually in emergencies. 3 3 3 3 3Eject button Opens and closes the disc tray. 4 4 4 4 4Busy indicator This indicator shows the unit’s status in various phases of operation. * Seek, read and write: Flashes amber * Error: Lights up amber and stays lit 5 5 5 5 5Volume control Contro
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Rear Panel Pin 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 1 1 1F.GND (Frame ground) tab Connect with one of the host computer’s ground cables when the drive’s frame is not in direct contact with the computer. 2 2 2 2 2Unused 3 3 3 3 3 ANALOG AUDIO connector Outputs analog audio signals. 4 4 4 4 4Configuration Jumpers See page 11 for details. 5 5 5 5 5INTERFACE CONNECTOR (IDE bus) Connect to IDE host adapter using a connecting cable. 6 6 6 6 6DC INPUT (power-in) connector Connect to the power supply of the host computer.
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Precautions n Installation • Avoid placing the drive in a location subject to: –high humidity –high temperature –excessive dust –mechanical vibration –direct sunlight. We recommend to use the drive in a horizontal or vertical position. Do not use it in a tilted position. n Operation • Do not move the drive during operation. This may cause it to malfunction during reading or writing. • Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes in temperature as condensation may form on the lens inside the drive
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Example of System Setup To use the CD-R/RW device, the following components are required: • Computer (IBM-PC/AT, HP Vectra, or equivalent) • IDE Host adapter (ATA compliant) • Floppy disc drive • IDE Interface cable (40 to 40 pin flat cable) • Software (Device driver, utilities) Installing the Drive in Your Computer This section provides an example of instruction for installing the CD-R/RW drive unit into your personal computer using the IDE Host Adaptor (ATA-Compliant). To connect the CRX100E
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Setting the Jumpers Set the jumpers on the rear of the drive in accordance with the configuration of your computer system. The jumpers are preset at the “MASTER” position as illustrated at the factory. CSEL SLAVE MASTER Notes for configuration jumpers: • Designation of the Drive Number is generally set by inserting a jumper pin on either the MASTER or the SLAVE pin. • When the CRX100E is daisy-chained with a Hard Disk Drive on an IDE Card, set the Hard Disk Drive as MASTER and the CRX100E as
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Opening the Computer 1 If your computer has its rear side covered by a plastic panel attached with plastic hook pad, pull it off. 2 Remove the cover mounting screws. 3 Remove the cover of the computer. Mounting the Drive If mounting rails are necessary, attach them to the drive in the same way as your floppy disk drive and slide the drive into the lower drive bay. If mounting rails are not required in your system, screw the drive in place. Slide the drive into the lower bay. 12 Installing the Dr
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Connecting the Drive Connect the drive to the computer with the following connectors: • DC INPUT connector • AUDIO OUT connector (if you plan to connect audio equipment) • INTERFACE CONNECTOR. INTERFACE CONNECTOR DC INPUT connector AUDIO OUT connector n DC INPUT connector The pin assignment is as follows. GND +5 V DC +12 V DC After matching the beveled edges, insert the plug of the power supply cable to the DC INPUT connector and push it firmly in place. Caution: Improper connection may damage t
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n Frame ground When normally installed, the drive unit is not in contact with the host computer directly and should be grounded. Connect the frame ground tab to one of the host computer’s ground cables. Frame ground tab Frame ground cable The frame ground cable recommended has a AMP 1-480435-0 housing and 170203-2 or 60711-1 contacts. Installing the Drive Unit into the Computer 14
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n AUDIO OUT connector The pin assignment is as follows: pin Audio Signal 1 R signal 2 ground 3 ground 4 L signal n INTERFACE CONNECTOR 1 Firmly insert one end of the interface cable into the INTER- FACE CONNECTOR. Pin 1 INTERFACE CONNECTOR INTERFACE cable 2 Attach the other end of the cable to the host adapter. Host adapter INTERFACE cable Installing the Drive Unit into the Computer 15
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Mounting the Host Adapter Install the host adapter in one of the available system expansion slots of your computer. Refer to the operating instructions included with the host adapter for complete instructions on installation and settings. Install the host adapter in one of the expansion slots. Closing the Computer 1 Replace the cover on the computer, being careful to reinstall all screws that were removed. 2 Replace the AC power cord and turn on your computer. 16 Installing the Drive Unit into t
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Installing the Software Driver MSCDEX and the device driver for an ordinary CD-ROM drive can be used when using the CRX100E as a CD-ROM drive. Use the device driver for a CD-R/RW drive when using the CRX100E as a recordable or rewritable drive. Be sure to install the device driver before operating the drive. Refer to the manual supplied with the host adapter for instructions. Using Discs Storing Discs • Do not store the disc in a location subject to: –high humidity –high temperature –excessive d
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Operating the Drive This section describes how to start the drive and eject a disc. Starting the Drive 1 Turn on the power of your computer. 2 Press the eject button. The tray comes out automatically. 3 Place a disc in the tray with its label side up. 18 Operating the Drive
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Note: When the drive is set up in vertical position, use the disc locks to prevent your disc from falling. See “How to Use the Disc Locks” on page 21 for details. Disc locks 4 Gently push the tray or press the eject button to close the tray. The drive may begin reading the Table of Contents (TOC) data when it accepts the disc. The busy indicator lights up in amber while the drive is reading the TOC. When the busy indicator lights out, the drive is ready to receive commands, and data may be retri
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Ejecting the Disc To eject the disc, press the eject button on the front panel. The tray comes out automatically. Note: The eject button does not work if it is disabled by the software you are using. n Opening the tray manually in an emergency You can open the tray manually when it fails to come out by means of the eject button or software commands. To do this, follow the procedure below: 1 Turn off the power of your computer. 2 Insert a pointed object, such as a paper clip, into the emergency e
