Sony CRX320EE - Manual (Page 2)

Package Contents
Please verify that the package includes the following accessories with the drive when
unpacking.
If any of these items appears to be missing or damaged, please contact your supplier.
• CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
• Product Information (this document)
• Warranty card
Note
To guard against possible loss or damage, be sure to make a backup copy of the provided software disc on a CD-R
disc or other media. The software disc is not sold separately.
Please Record Responsibly
Before copying anything onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc, make sure that you are not violating
copyright laws. Most software companies allow you to make a backup or archive copy of
software. Check your software license agreement for details.
This CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive can be used
in systems with the following capabilities.
❑ CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher is
recommended.
❑ PC/AT-compatible PC
❑ OS:
Windows ® 98 Second Edition
Windows ® 2000 Professional
Windows ® Millennium Edition
Windows ® XP Home Edition
Windows ® XP Professional
❑ 64 MB RAM or higher is recommended
❑ At least 1 GB available hard disk space
❑ One available EIDE (ATAPI) interface
connection with DMA capability
System Requirements
❑ One empty 5-inch half-height drive bay
❑ One available internal +12 V/+5 V power
connector
Notes
• The above system configuration is given as a
minimum requirement for a system on which basic
CD-RW writing performance can be obtained. In
actual use, the requirements for the writing software
and “Windows” also have to be taken into
consideration. (Normally, these requirements will be
higher than the above specifications.)
• The drive cannot be assured to operate properly if
connected to an ATAPI interface adapter card (we
cannot guarantee compatibility or offer user support).
Introduction
This product offers the following features.
❑ An internal CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
with ATAPI (EIDE) interface for PCs.
❑ Writes up to 52 ×
speed on CD-R disc
media.
❑ Writes up to 32 ×
speed on CD-RW disc
media.
❑ Reads CD-ROM discs at up to 52 ×
speed.
❑ With the Turbo Boost function, easily
switch from the default 40
×
read/write
speed to 52
×
speed.*
❑ Reads DVD-ROM discs at up to 16 ×
speed.
* For details, see “Turbo Boost Function” below.
❑ Features “Power-Burn conformed”
technology to prevent buffer under-run
errors.
“Power-Burn conformed” is used to refer to a
CD-R/RW that uses CD-R/RW recording
technology (ICs and/or firmware) other than
Power-Burn, but provides performance equivalent
to that of Sony original Power-Burn technology
based on the Power-Burn concept.
Notes
• Writing speed may automatically be adjusted
depending on the disc specified speed or disc
conditions such as weight imbalance and eccentricity.
• 1 × and 2 × writing speed and discs are not supported.
• During startup, the drive may make a whirring noise
due to balls contained in the ABS (Auto-Balance
System) spindle motor. This is normal and does not
indicate a drive malfunction.
Compatible discs
CD-R CD-RW
CD-ROM CD-ROM XA
CD-DA 1) CD Extra (CD+)
Video CD CD TEXT
Photo CD
DVD-ROM
DVD-Video
Disc diameter 12 cm
8 cm (for horizontal use only)
1) This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact
Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please
be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the
CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
When you use this unit as an audio CD player, please use compact discs
with the following mark.
Writing Systems
Track-at-once Disc-at-once
Session-at-once Packet writing
Drive
Data transfer rate
CD-ROM Up to 7800 KB/s (52 × speed) 2) 3)
DVD-ROM Up to 22160 KB/s (16 × speed) 3)
Access time
Average random stroke CD-ROM
120 ms
DVD-ROM 140 ms
2) When using the Turbo Boost function.
3) The maximum data transfer rate depends on the
capabilities of the host PC.
Please note that specifications and
appearance may be subject to change
without notice.
Buffer under-run error protection
technology
Operating Environment
5 to 40 °C
Power and Miscellaneous
DC +5 V 1.5 A
DC +12 V 1.5 A
Size
Approx. 145.8
Ч 41.3 Ч 165 mm (W × H × D)
(excluding front bezel)
Weight
Approx. 0.9 kg (drive only)
Interface
Drive interface
ATAPI (EIDE)-compliant
Drive Inquiry
SONY CD-RW CRX320EE
Buffer capacity
2 MB
Laser specifications
Type
CD: RLD78PZW4
DVD: RLD65MZT2
Wavelength
CD: 784 ± 5 nm
DVD: 655 +5/-10 nm
Output power
CD : 120 mW (CW)
230 mW (Pulse)
DVD : 10 mW
Specifications
The default CD-R and CD-ROM read/write
speed of this drive is 40
× speed. With a
single touch, you can activate the Turbo
Boost function, making the read/write speed
52
× speed.
CAUTION
• On rare occasions, some discs may not be able to
tolerate 52 × speed, causing them to break. We
recommend that you do not use deeply scratched,
brittle, or other discs that may break at 52
× speed.
• The Turbo Boost function does not increase read/write
speed with CD-RW or DVD-ROM discs.
1 Insert a disc into the drive.
The speed when you insert a disc is
normally 40
×
speed.
Turbo Boost Function
2 Press the Eject button for five
seconds.
The Busy indicator blinks twice and the
speed switches to 52
× speed. (The Turbo
Boost function is active.)
Notes
• When you want to write at 52 × speed, insert the disc
into the drive, activate the Turbo Boost function, and
then start writing to the disc.
• When writing with the Turbo Boost function, the Busy
indicator blinks more rapidly than usual. (About twice
as fast as when writing at the default write speed.)
• When you open the disc tray, the speed reverts to its
default of 40 × speed.
• The Turbo Boost function does not guarantee a 52 ×
write speed. Depending on the condition of the disc
you are using, the speed may be lower.
Product and Support Information
Sony Site Information (As of November, 2004)
Product purchased in Europe:*
http://www.sonydigital-link.com/OSD/
* Local Web sites for computer peripheral products
Technical Support
Please consult the above sources before
calling with questions about using this
product, or with technical questions about
the drive or the supplied software. If using
telephone or e-mail support, please have the
following information available:
• Model number: CRX320AE
• Serial number
• Date and place of purchase
• Computer maker and model number
• Computer specifications (CPU speed,
memory size, OS version, etc.)
• Writing software used (version, etc.)
Local technical support is only
available in the specified sales
regions. The customers in these
regions should be provided with a
warranty card for this product. For
contact information, refer to the
warranty card.
Note that technical support
conditions may vary according to the
locality, and that charges
and/or limited service may apply in
some regions.
• Connect one end of the audio cable to the ANALOG AUDIO connector on the drive, and the
other end to the audio input connector on your PC.
• Connect the IDE flat cable to the IDE connector on the drive.
• Connect an unused power connector from the PC power supply to the DC input (power input)
connector on the drive.
Connecting the Cables
Pin1
DC input connector
DC INPUT
5V GND12V
Power connector
Red (pin 1)
To computer
motherboard
IDE
flat cable
To sound card
Audio cable
IDE
connector
Analog audio
connector
CAUTION
• The red side of the IDE flat cable indicates the pin 1 conductor. Verify that the pin 1 side is connected to pin 1 on the
motherboard.
• The power connector must be inserted with the inclined side upwards.
• If no spare power connector is available, a “Y” adapter is necessary.
• It is not necessary to connect the audio cable if your PC supports digital playback.
• Using the wrong type of cable with this product can cause it to malfunction. Follow the instructions when connecting
the product.