Sony CDU924S - Manual (Page 4)

Example of System Setup
To use the CDU924S, at least the following components are necessary.
● Computer (IBM-PC*, HP Vectra**, or compatible equipment)
● CDU924S CD-R Drive Unit
● SCSI host adapter
● Floppy disk drive
● SCSI interface cable (Single ended, 50 pin flat.)
Here are two examples of system setup.
Example of System Setup 7
Introduction
The CDU924S is a drive unit for CD-R discs, which store a maximum of
650 Mbytes of digital data.
The drive unit has the following features:
● Reads and writes data in both CD-ROM and CD-ROM XA standard
formats.
● Reads and writes data in CD-BRIDGE format which includes
PHOTO-CD.
● Reads standard CD-DA (“Red Book”) encoded discs, and reads and
writes CD-R discs conforming to “Orange Book Part II.”
● Supports the following write modes: Disc at once, Track at once,
Variable packet, Fixed packet, and Multi session.
● Outputs the audio as 16-bit digital data over the SCSI interface.
● Supports read and write operation at both standard speed and double
speed, and read-only operation at quadruple speed.
Supports real time error correction at all speeds.
● 5 1/4 inch half-height drive form factor.
● SCSI bus interface embedded. (Based on SCSI-2)
● 1 MB buffer memory.
● Capable of audio CD playback provided with audio line output and
headphones jack.
● Fast access time assures high-speed reading and writing operations.
● CD caddy for disc protection.
● Automatic locking of the optical pick-up when the caddy is ejected.
This ensures safety during transport.
● Emergency eject function which allows the caddy to be ejected
manually.
● Capable of real time layered error correction.
● Employs a casing with an airtight frame.
■ Software requirement
Additional application or driver software required to operate this unit.
6 Introduction
* IBM PC is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
** HP Vectra is a registered trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company.
SCSI bus connection
Audio connection
Software
Host computer
Floppy disk
drive
CDU924S
Host adapter
Software
Host computer ID No. 7
ID No. 6
CDU924S
ID No. 5
ID No. 4
ID No. 3
ID No. 2
ID No.1
Example 1 Example 2