Sony CDU948S - Manual (Page 3)

Introduction
This manual assists you with the 4x write / 8x read CDU948S drive which
uses CD-R media storing up to 650 Mbytes of data.
Features
The drive unit has the following features:
General
● 5 1/4 inch half-height drive form factor.
● Fast SCSI bus interface embedded (Based on SCSI-2).
● 2 Mbytes of buffer memory.
● Power loading and power eject.
● Emergency eject function allows manual caddy ejection.
Supported disc formats
● Reads and writes data in both CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA
(additional hard- and software) standard formats.
● Reads and writes CD-BRIDGE format, includes PHOTO-CD.
● Reads standard CD-DA (“Red Book”) encoded discs, reads and writes
CD-R discs conforming to “Orange Book Part II”.
Performance
● Supports read and write operation at standard, double, and quadruple
speeds along with read-only at 8x speed.
● Fast access time assures high-speed reading and writing.
Audio
● Outputs 16-bit digital audio data over SCSI interface.
● Audio CD playback via Audio Out and headphones jack.
Note:
Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting installation.
System Requirements for WINDOWS 95/NT
● System requirements of format software
● SCSI host adapter card
● 20 MB or more free Hard Disc space
● 3.5" floppy disk drive
● Mouse (Microsoft-compatible)
● 16 MB of RAM or more
Introduction 5
Contents
Introduction 5
Features..........................................................................................................5
System Requirements for WINDOWS 95/NT .................................................5
Location and Function of Parts and Controls 6
Front Panel / Rear Panel ................................................................................6
Precautions 7
Hardware Installation 7
Installing the Drive Unit into the Computer.....................................................7
Getting started ................................................................................................7
Step 1: Opening the Computer.......................................................................8
Step 2: SCSI Configuration ............................................................................8
Step 3: Finding the Connector........................................................................9
Step 4: Choosing the Configuration................................................................9
Step 5: Setting the Jumpers .........................................................................10
Step 6: Connecting the Drive........................................................................12
Step 7: Mounting the Drive ...........................................................................13
Step 8: Connecting the Power Cable ...........................................................13
Step 9: Installation Review ...........................................................................14
Step 10: Closing the Computer ....................................................................14
Software Installation 15
Using Discs and Caddies 15
Loading a Disc into a Standard Caddy.........................................................15
Storing Discs and Caddies ...........................................................................16
Care of Discs ................................................................................................16
Operating the Drive 17
Starting Up....................................................................................................17
Ejecting a Caddy...........................................................................................18
Troubleshooting 19
Checklist .......................................................................................................19
Additional Installation Cases.........................................................................19
Specifications 20
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