Sony CRX320AE Product Information

Introduction
❑ Features "Power-Burn conformed"
This product offers the following features.
technology to prevent buffer under-run
❑ An internal CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
errors.
with ATAPI (EIDE) interface for PCs. "Power-Burn conformed" is used to refer to a
❑ Writes up to 52× speed on CD-R disc CD-R/RW that uses CD-R/RW recording
technology (ICs and/or firmware) other than
media.
Power-Burn, but provides performance equivalent
❑ Writes up to 32× speed on CD-RW disc
to that of Sony original Power-Burn technology
based on the Power-Burn concept.
media.
❑ Reads CD-ROM discs at up to 52×
Notes
speed.
❑ With the Turbo Boost function, easily
• Writing speed may automatically be adjusted
depending on the disc specified speed or disc
switch from the default 40× read/write
conditions such as weight imbalance and eccentricity.
speed to 52× speed.*
• 1× and 2× writing speed and discs are not supported.
❑ Reads DVD-ROM discs at up to 16×
• During startup, the drive may make a whirring noise
speed.
due to balls contained in the spindle motor. This is
normal and does not indicate a drive malfunction.
* For details, see "Turbo Boost Function" below.
System Requirements
❑ One empty 5-inch half-height drive bay
This CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive can be used
❑ One available internal +12 V/+5 V power
in systems with the following capabilities.
connector
❑ CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher is
recommended. Notes
❑ PC/AT-compatible PC
• The above system configuration is given as a
❑ OS:
minimum requirement for a system on which basic
® CD-RW writing performance can be obtained. In
Windows 98 Second Edition
actual use, the requirements for the writing software
Windows ® 2000 Professional
and "Windows" also have to be taken into
®
Windows Millennium Edition
consideration. (Normally, these requirements will be
Windows ® XP Home Edition higher than the above specifications.)
®
Windows XP Professional • The drive cannot be assured to operate properly if
❑ 64 MB RAM or higher is recommended connected to an ATAPI interface adapter card (we
cannot guarantee compatibility or offer user support).
❑ At least 1 GB available hard disk space
❑ One available EIDE (ATAPI) interface
connection with DMA capability
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 • 40-pin ATAPI (IDE) flat cable
• Screws (×4)
• Product Information (this document)
• Software Quick Start Guide
• Quick Start Guide (for ATAPI (EIDE) Interface Drive)
• Software disc
• Warranty cards
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.
Turbo Boost Function
2
The default CD-R and CD-ROM read/write Press the Eject button for five
speed of this drive is 40× speed. With a seconds.
single touch, you can activate the Turbo The Busy indicator blinks twice and the
Boost function, making the read/write speed speed switches to 52× speed. (The Turbo
52× speed. Boost function is active.)
CAUTION Notes
• On rare occasions, some discs may not be able to • When you want to write at 52× speed, insert the disc
tolerate 52× speed, causing them to break. We into the drive, activate the Turbo Boost function, and
recommend that you do not use deeply scratched, then start writing to the disc.
brittle, or other discs that may break at 52× speed.
• When writing with the Turbo Boost function, the Busy
• The Turbo Boost function does not increase read/write indicator blinks more rapidly than usual.
speed with CD-RW or DVD-ROM discs.
• When you open the disc tray, the speed reverts to its
default of 40× speed.
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Insert a disc into the drive.
• The Turbo Boost function does not guarantee a 52×
The speed when you insert a disc is
write speed. Depending on the condition of the disc
normally 40× speed.
you are using, the speed may be lower.
Specifications
Compatible discs Buffer under-run error protection
CD-R CD-RW technology
CD-ROM CD-ROM XA
1)
CD-DA CD Extra (CD+)
Operating Environment
Video CD CD TEXT
5 to 40 °C
Photo CD
DVD-ROM DVD-Video
Power and Miscellaneous
Disc diameter 12 cm
8 cm (for horizontal use only)
DC +5 V 1.5 A (max.)
DC +12 V 1.5 A (max.)
1) This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact
Size
Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright
Approx. 145.8 × 41.3 × 165 mm (W×H×D)
protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please
be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the
(excluding front bezel)
CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
Weight
When you use this unit as an audio CD player, please use compact discs
Approx. 0.9 kg (drive only)
with the following mark.
Interface
Drive interface
Writing Systems ATAPI (EIDE)-compliant
Track-at-once Disc-at-once
Session-at-once Packet writing
Drive Inquiry
SONY CD-RW CRX320EE
Drive
Data transfer rate
Buffer capacity
CD-ROM 7.8 MB/s (52× speed) 2) 3)
1.5 MB
DVD-ROM 22.1 MB/s (16× speed) 3)
Access time
Laser specifications
Average random stroke CD-ROM 120 ms
Type
DVD-ROM 140 ms
CD: RLD78PZW4
2)
When using the Turbo Boost function.
DVD: RLD65MZT2
3) The maximum data transfer rate depends on the
Wavelength
capabilities of the host PC.
CD: 784 ± 5 nm
DVD: 655 +5/–10 nm
Please note that specifications and
Output power (max.)
appearance may be subject to change
CD: 120 mW (CW)
without notice.
230 mW (Pulse)
DVD: 10 mW
DVD region codes
The playback of DVD-Video (DVD discs) is back DVD-Video whose region code
protected and controlled by a region code matches the one set the fifth time.
setting. For the drive to play back DVD-
Video, the region code on the DVD disc, the Do not attempt to make unauthorized
region code of the drive, and the region code changes to the region code. Any problems
of the DVD-Video software must all match. resulting from doing so are not covered by
the warranty.
With this drive, the region code can be set up
to five times, including the initial assignment Hint
(RPC phase 2 standard). After setting the You can change the region code of the drive on it's
properties dialog box accessible from the Device
region code five times, the setting becomes
Manager.
permanent and can no longer be changed.
From this point on, you are only able to play
Product and Support Information
Sony Global Sites Information (As of January, 2007)
Product purchased in the USA:* Product purchased in Taiwan:*
http://sony.storagesupport.com/ http://www.sony.com.tw/ds/
Product purchased in Canada: Product purchased in Korea:*
http://www.sony.ca/ http://www.sony.co.kr/cp
Product purchased in Australia or New Product purchased in Brazil:
Zealand: http://www.sony.com.br/eletronicos
http://www.sony.com.au/
Product purchased in the Middle East:
Product purchased in Europe:* http://www.sony-mea.com/
http://www.sonyisstorage.com/
* Local Web sites for computer peripheral products
Product purchased in Hong Kong:*
About the Bundled Writing Software
http://www.sony.com.hk/Electronics/cp Detailed information about the supplied
writing software is available on the Web
Product purchased in China:*
sites of the software manufacturers and
http://www.sony.com.cn/ed/cp/
software distributors. (Accessible from the
Product Purchase in Singapore:
links in each software application)
http://www.sony-asia.com/storage/
Technical Support
Local technical support is only
Please consult the Sony global sites listed
before calling with questions about using available in the specified sales
this product, or with technical questions
regions. The customers in these
about the drive or the supplied software. If
regions should be provided with a
using telephone or e-mail support, please
warranty card for this product.
have the following information available:
For contact information, refer to
• Model number: CRX320AE
the warranty card.
• Serial number
Note that technical support
• Date and place of purchase
conditions may vary according to
• Computer maker and model number
the locality, and that charges and/
• Computer specifications (CPU speed,
or limited service may apply in
memory size, OS version, etc.)
• Writing software used (version, etc.) some regions.
Safety Regulations
WARNING
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this document could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
CAUTION:
As the laser beam used in the CRX320AE 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 exposure.
This label is located on the top of the drive unit enclosure.
Dieses Etikett befindet sich an der Oberseite des Laufwerksgehäuses.
The CRX320AE is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located at the top of the enclosure.
Bei diesem CRX320AE handelt es sich um ein
CLASS 1
Laser-Produkt der Klasse 1.
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
LASER PRODUCT
Das Etikett mit der Aufschrift LASER KLASSE 1
LASER KLASSE 1
PRODUKT befindet sich auf der Oberseite des
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
PRODUKT
Gehäuses.
CE Sicherheitsbestimmungen
Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die Verwendung in folgender / folgenden
Umgebung(en):
• Wohngegenden • Gewerbegebiete • Leichtindustriegebiete
(Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022, Klasse B.)
• Power-Burn and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
• Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
TM
manufacturers, although the and ® marks are not used in the text.
Before using this device, be sure to read the end-user license agreements for the software provided with your
computer.
❑ Our product warranty is valid only when the supplied accessories (including software) are used in the
specified or recommended system environment, in accordance with the documentation, and applies
only to the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. Our customer service and user support apply only under these
product warranty conditions.
❑ Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for failure of the computer or other devices,
incompatibility with special hardware, operating problems caused by improper installation of software,
loss of data, discs or other accidental or incidental damage that might occur when using this product.
❑ The guarantee and user support for this product are valid only within the countries or sales regions
specified on the warranty card.
❑ Copyright laws prohibit the copying in part or in full of the supplied software and documentation, or
loaning the software, without obtaining permission of the copyright holder.
❑ We cannot accept responsibility for any direct or indirect financial damage or loss of profit that might
occur when using the supplied software.
❑ The supplied software can only be used with this product.
❑ Specifications of the supplied software may be changed without notice in the interest in product
improvement.
2-590-609-11(7)
CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Drive Unit
Product Information
Included Documents
❑ Quick Start Guide
❑ Software Quick Start Guide
❑ Electronic manual on the software disc
❑ Warranty cards
❑ Product Information (this document)
CRX320AE
 2005 Sony Corporation
Printed in China P/N: 7819901429WA
English
Please refer to this manual together with the "ATAPI Interface Drive User's Guide" in the attached Software
Disc, which carries more detailed information.
Français
Reportez-vous au présent manuel ainsi qu'au document intitulé "Lecteur d'interface ATAPI - Guide de
l'utilisateur" contenu sur le disque du logiciel accompagnant ce produit pour plus de détails.
Deutsch
Einzelheiten entnehmen Sie bitte diesem Handbuch sowie der "Laufwerk mit ATAPI-Schnittstelle -
Anwenderanleitung" auf der mitgelieferten Software-Disc.
Español
Consulte este manual junto con la "Unidad de interfaz ATAPI - Guía del usuario" del disco de software
suministrado, que contiene información más detallada.
Italiano
Fare riferimento al presente manuale insieme a "Guida dell'utilizzatore dell'unità disco con interfaccia ATAPI"
nel disco del software allegato, nel quale sono contenute informazioni più dettagliate.
Português
Consulte este manual juntamente com o "Guia do Utilizador do Drive de Interface ATAPI" incluído no disco
de software fornecido, para obter informações mais detalhadas.
Nederlands
Raadpleeg deze handleiding alsook de "ATAPI Station-interface -Gebruikershandleiding" op de bijgevoegde
Software Disc, die meer gedetaileerde informatie bevat.
Svenska
Förutom denna bruksanvisning finns mer information i "Brukanvisning för enhet med ATAPI gränssnitt" på
den medföljande programskivan.