Sony CRX-160S User's Manual
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1. This drive conforms to the Multiread specification CD ROM data mode 1 CD ROM XA mode 2 form 1 amp 2 CD Digital Audio Audio combined CD ROM CD I mode 2 form 1 amp 2 CD I Ready Photo CD Single and Multi session Video CD CD EXTRA CD TEXT CD R Conforming to Orange Book Part II version 3 1 CD RW discs Conforming to Orange Book Part III version 2 0 CD ROM Mode 1 CD ROM XA mode 2 form 1 amp 2 CD Digital Audio Audio combined CD ROM CD I mode 2 form 1 amp 2 Video CD CD EXTRA CD TEXT Disc at once Session at once Track at once Variable packet Fixed packet writing Multi session 4 Mbytes 4X 8X 13 32X CAV 2X 4X 8X 8X 20X CAV Read DAO written CD RW 4X 8X 8X 20X CAV Read unfinalized CD R Write CD R Write CD RW 1x 2X 4X 8X 10X 8X 20X CAV 1X 2X 4X 8X 12X 1X 2X 4X 8X Specifications 23 E Drive performance Data transfer rate Sustained rate SCSI Interface 150 Kbytes s mode 1 1X 300 Kbytes s mode 1 2X 600 Kbytes s mode 1 4X 1200 Kbytes s mode 1 8X 1800 Kbytes s mode 1 12X 2000 to 4800 Kbytes s mode 1 13 to 32X CAV 171 1 Kbytes s mode 2 1X 342 2 Kbytes s mode 2 2X 684 4 Kbytes s mode 2 4X 1368 8 Kbytes s mode 2 8X 2053 9 Kbytes s mode 2 12X 2281 3 to 5475 2 Kbytes s mode 2 13 to 32X CAV Burst Rate Asynchronous 5 0 MBytes s Synchronous Access time Random str2. 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 This CD R RW drive unit is classified as a CLASS 1 Crass LASER PRODUCT LASER PRODUCT The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located at the top of the enclosure LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT Contents Introduction 6 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 7 Front Panelen eea aaa ee eea aa A AEKA EEA EEE AAEE e E N 7 Rear Ranea e e a a a 8 Precautions 9 System Setup 10 Installing the Drive in Your Computer 10 Preparation Tisserie terrane aerate anne 10 Setting the Jumpers Opening the Computer 12 Mounting the Driveren eea a eeaeee p iaeia EKAA Eai 12 Connecting the Drive cse seri saneren ege eiai REENE 13 Mounting the Host Adapter snsnssnnensnesnsiennnnsnnnntnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennee 16 Closing the Computer iiei oa r i aeaee oa EE e iE acids 16 Installing the Software 17 Using Discs 17 String DISES c oie E ehaora etaa TN aaaea ieee eerie Na 17 Carei DISCS annA A e T
3. CRX 160S CD R RW Drive Unit User s Guide 2000 by Sony Australia Limited This manual is subject to change without notice SONY CRX 160S CD R RW Drive Unit User s Guide 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 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 CD writer 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 This label is located on the drive unit s internal chassis DANGER F VORERCHT CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEOFFNET NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN AUCH NICHT MIT OPTISCHEN INSTRUMENTEN ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED BNING SE IKKE IND STRALEN HELLER IKKE MED OPTISKE INSTRUMENTER ADVARSEL U
4. N E 17 Operating the Drive 18 Trademarks Starting the Drivere naaa aa a eain aai EEEa 18 MS DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Ejecting the Disc eseesasasesansssesarassncacaedoesecsesecessseescosssaneseseanasaneanararesene 20 IBM PC PC XT and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business How to Use the Disc LOCKS eee eeeeeseesseetseeeeseesenetenereeneneetsaes 21 Machines Corporation e HP Vectra is a registered trademark of the Hewlett Packard Company Specifications 23 e Molex is a registered trademark of Molex Inc e AMP is a registered trademark of AMP Inc e Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Introduction Features The CRX 160S is an internal CD R RW Compact Disc Recordable ReWritable drive unit designed for use with personal computers equipped with a SCSI controller General e 5 inch half height drive form factor e Power loading and eject of a disc e Housed in a casing with an airtight frame e 4 Mbyte buffer memory e Supports Power saving mode and Sleep mode Supported disc formats The CRX 160S conforms to the Multiread specifications e Reads and writes data in each CD DA CD Extra CD Rom mode 1 CD Rom XA mode 2 form 1 amp 2 CD I mode 2 form 1 amp 2 Video CD and CD text e Reads data in Photo CD Single and Multi session e The CRX 160S conforms to the specifications set out in Orange Book Part II version 3 1 and Ora
5. SI controllers set their termination automatically If unsure on how to configure your SCSI bus then consult your PC dealer or visit our support web site for assistance http www sony com au support itp Installing the Drive in Your Computer 11 Opening the Computer Connecting the Drive The drive should be connected to the computer with the following Refer to your computers user manual for instructions on how to connectors open the computer e DC INPUT connector e AUDIO OUT connector if you plan to connect audio equipment e SCSI INTERFACE connector z 50 Pin SCSI INTERFACE Connector DC INPUT connector AUDIO OUT aa connector i E DC INPUT connector Mou nting the Drive The pin assignment for the DC connector is as follows Do not mount the drive at an angle it is only designed to be Soe GND pave operated horizontally or vertically r i Some computers chasis require mounting rails on each side of the drive when installing new drives If your system requires these rails you should contact your computer supplier After matching the beveled edges insert the plug of the power supply cable to the DC INPUT connector on the rear of the drive and push it firmly in place DC INPUT connector Power supply cable 4 pin connection cable 12 Installing the Drive Unit into the Computer Installing the Drive Unit into the Computer 13 E Frame ground When installed the CD writer unit should
6. SYNLIG LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL PNES STIRR IKKE INN STRALEN ELLER SE DIREKTE MED OPTISKE INSTRUMENTER VARNING OSYNLIG LASERSTRALNING N R DENNA DEL AR PPNAD STIRRA EJ IN STRALEN OCH BETRAKTA EJ STRALEN MED OPTISKA INSTRUMENT VARO AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA N KYM TT M LLE LASERS TEILYLLE L TUIJOTA S TEESEEN L K KATSO SIT OPTISEN LAITTEEN L PI This label is located on the top of the drive unit enclosure COMPACT This unit uses CD RW discs with the following mark MST ReWritable COMPACT This unit uses CD R discs with the following mark al S t Recordable This unit uses CD ROM discs with the following mark ise When you use this unit as a CD player use compact COMPACT discs with the following mark il Sit DIGITAL AUDIO WARNING You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual will void your warranty Note 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
7. e power of your computer 2 Insert a pointed object such as a paper clip into the emergency eject hole and push Approx 40 mm After removing the disc from the drive unit consult your dealer or qualified service personnel 20 Operating the Drive How to Use the Disc Locks The disc tray has four disc locks that prevent the disc from falling when the drive is set up in vertical position Disc locks Note When the drive is used in horizontal position you do not need to lock the disc Locking and Unlocking All of the four locks are set in the unlocked position facing outward when the drive is shipped from the factory To set the lock in the locked position turn it with your fingers until you hear a click so that it faces inward locked unlocked Li J at to unlock to lock Operating the Drive 21 When the drive s right side is down To facilitate disc handling set the disc locks B C and D into the locked position and leave the disc lock A in the unlocked position When the drive s left side is down To facilitate disc handling set the disc locks A C and D into the locked position and leave the disc lock B in the unlocked position 22 Operating the Drive Specifications E General Host interface Read Function Acceptable discs Write Function Applied Format Writing Method Cache memory Read and Write speed Read CD Rom CD R Read CD RW SCSI 2 50 Pin
8. have its metal chasis in contact with a grounded metal area of the computers frame This normally occurs naturally when the drive is mounted into one of the computers spare drive bays E AUDIO OUT connector The pin assignment for the audio out connector is as follows pin Audio Signal 1 R signal aa m A 2 ground i 23 4 3 ground 4 L signal 14 Installing the Drive Unit into the Computer E SCSI INTERFACE connector 1 Firmly insert one end of the interface cable into the INTER FACE CONNECTOR Pin 1 is generally identified by a red stripe on the ribbon cable INTERFACE CONNECTOR INTERFACE cable 2 Attach the other end of the cable to the SCSI Controller If you have other SCSI devices connected to your SCSI controller then refer to the SCSI rules set out on page 11 for termination requirements NOTE Always use the shortest possible SCSI cables Long SCSI cables can introduce system problems Closing the Computer Refer to your computers user manual for instructions on how to close the computer Installing the Drive Unit into the Computer 15 Installing the Software Device Driver No device drivers are required from Sony to enable use of the CRX 160S Instead your SCSI controller and its device driver must support CD writer devices This should be checked at the SCSI controller manufacturers web site Authoring Software To write to a CD authouring software will be required There are ma
9. he busy indicator lights out the drive is ready to receive commands and data may be retrieved from the disc After loading the CD R or CD RW disc it takes a moment for the drive to become ready while the Program Memory Area is read For subsequent drive operations follow the instructions provided with the CD authoring software you are using Note The busy indicator stays lit in amber if the disc is not properly placed on the loading tray a malfunction occurs In either case eject the disc and place it in the loading tray again making sure that it sits properly in the tray If doing this does not solve the problem and the busy indicator still remains lit in amber consult your dealer or qualified service personnel The busy indicator also lights amber during audio play However this is not a malfunction Caution Do not forcibly close the disc drawer Applying excessive force may damage the loading mechanism The tray s mechanism is designed to operate with a feather touch Operating the Drive 19 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 E 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 th
10. le the drive is on wait at least one hour before you turn off the power Operating the drive immediately after a sudden increase in temperature may result in a malfunction during reading or writing E Transportation Close the disc drawer before moving the drive e Keep the original packing materials for future transport of the drive Precautions 9 System Setup To use this CD R RW device the following components are required e Personal Computer with a SCSI controller 50 pin SCSI e SCSI Interface cable 50 pin flat cable e Software Device Driver for reading discs only No device drivers are required from Sony to enable use of the CRX 160S Instead your SCSI controller and its device driver must support CD writer devices This should be checked at the SCSI controller manufactur ers web site Authoring Software for writing discs To write to a CD authouring software will be required There are many varities Please be sure that the version of software you are using is compatible with the CRX 160S You should check this on the software manufacturers web site or at http www sony com au support itp Installing the Drive in Your Computer Consult your computers User Manual for instructions on how to add new hardware Be sure to follow their anti static precautions Preparation The following parts and tools will be required to mount the drive in your computer e Four screws 3 mm in diameter and 6 mm in leng
11. nge Book Part III version 2 0 Supported write methods Disc At Once Session At Once Track At Once Variable Packet Fixed Packet and Track Reservation Performance e Supports CD R write speeds of 1X 2X 4X 8X and 12X e Supports CD RW write speeds of 2X 4X and 8X e Supports read only speeds up to 32X e Real time error correction and real time layered error correction Fast access times ensuring reliable high speed data access Audio e Outputs 16 bit digital data over the SCSI interface e Audio line output and headphones jack for audio CD playback E Software requirements 6 Device Driver No device drivers are required from Sony to enable use of the CRX 160S Instead your SCSI controller and its device driver must support CD writer devices This should be checked at the SCSI controller manufacturers web site Authoring Software To write to a CD authoring software will be required There are many varities Please be sure that the version of software you are using is compatible with the CRX 160S You should check this on the software manufacturers web site or at http www sony com au support itp Introduction Front Panel Location and Function of Parts and Controls ay eC p I H H H p i 2 3 4 5 6 Disc tray Accepts a CD ROM CD R and CD RW disc on its tray Emergency eject hole Insert a fine rod into this hole to eject the tray manually in emergencies Eject button Opens and closes the disc tra
12. ny varities Please be sure that the version of software you are using is compatible with the CRX 160S You should check this on the software manufacturers web site or at http www sony com au support itp Installing the Drive Unit into the Computer Using Discs Storing Discs Do not store the disc in a location subject to high humidity high temperature excessive dust direct sunlight Care of Discs e Hold the disc by its edge Do not touch the surface Do not wipe a CD R disc or CD RW disc with a cleaner before recording data To avoid scratching the recording surface blow away dust using an air blower Data cannot be recorded if the recording surface is contaminated Using Discs 17 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 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 ane a 4 Gently push the tray or press the eject button to close the tray The drive will 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 t
13. oke Random stroke 10 0 MBytes s 150 ms 13 to 32X CAV typical 350 ms 13 to 32X CAV typical Read error rate includes retry normal disc 1 Block 10 bits ECC Off mode 1 amp 2 1 Block 10 bits E Reliability ECC On mode 1 E Audio Output level Line out Head phone E Environmental conditions Temperature and humidity Operating 24 Specifications 2 5 1 7dBm at 47 k Q 1 5 2dBm at 32 Q 5 C to 45 C Transportation E Dimensions and weight Dimensions Mass E Power requirement Voltage Sleep E Dimension diagram I 4 Important no condensation 40 C to 60 C 10 to 90 humidity 146 0 x 41 4 x 203 mm w h d 920 g 5 V 5 DC and 12V DC 10 5 Vdc 150 mA Typical lt 200 mA Max 12 Vdc 0 2 mA Typical lt 0 3 mA Max ate MOUNT HOLE SRI BOUNTING HOLES 4 OR LAD H MIG Screws must not extend more than 6 0mm into the side panels or the bottom plate Specifications 25
14. th e A screwdriver to suit e Two mounting rails if your computer has mounting tracks NOTE The CRX 160S can be installed in an external case and connected to the computer via an external SCSI port If using the CRX 1608S in an external case be sure the case is of good quality It is possible that the EMF generated by the power supply in the external case can cause malfunctions Do not turn on the power of the computer before completing the entire installation process 10 System Setup Installing the Drive in Your Computer Setting the Jumpers Set the jumpers on the rear of the drive in accordance with the configuration of your computer system The illustration below shows the jumpers set to ID 6 and termination ON this is the default set by the factory TEST TERM IDI I D2 I D4 4 SCSI ID must not be the same as any other device on that SCSI bus Refer to the table below for ID settings Jumper Settings N NAM RWNeE OS 3 1 X X O 0 X X 0 O CDOOOKK KK X Jumper OFF O Jumper ON Important SCSI rule The beginning and end of any SCSI bus must always be terminated No other point on the SCSI bus should be terminated If the CRX 160S is at one end of the SCSI bus set the termination jumper ON If there is either no internal or no external SCSI devices attached to your SCSI controller then the SCSI controller becomes one end of the SCSi bus hence it must be terminated Most SC
15. y Busy 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 Volume control Controls the volume of the analog audio output provided via a headphones jack Headphones jack Provides two channel analog audio output Location and Function of Parts and Controls 7 Rear Panel Pin 1 F 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 Unused ANALOG AUDIO connector Outputs analog audio signals Configuration Jumpers See page 11 for details INTERFACE CONNECTOR SCSI bus Connect to 50 pin SCSI host adapter DC INPUT power in connector Connect to the power supply of the host computer 8 Location and Function of Parts and Controls Precautions E Installation E Operation 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 e Do not move the drive during operation This may cause it to malfunction during reading or writing e Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes in temperature as condensation may form on the lens inside the drive as a result Should the surrounding temperature suddenly rise whi
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