Aopen CRW9624 User Manual

AOpen CRW9420 / CRW9624

User’s Manual

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OUTLINE

1. Overview

The Multimedia Printer Series Drive (the CD-R/RW Drive) can do much more than read and write the usual CD-R discs. When you load it with a rewritable CD-RW disc, you can record, read, and edit any kind of data, because these discs allow you to rewrite information that has already been recorded.

High Speed

AOpen's CRW9420 / CRW9624 CD/ReWriter drive offers unprecedented performance to handle today’s demands by reading CD's at up to 20X / 24X speed and writing CD-R or CD-RW discs at super 4X / 6X speed. CRW9420 / CRW9624 writes a 650 MB disc in about 18 / 12 minutes.

High Versatility

The CRW9420 / CRW9624 is an ideal all-in-one solution for reading CD's, copying audio/software CD's, creating photo/audio/video CD's, or acting as a storage drive for archiving or backup. The drive (retail pack only) comes complete with everything you need to make CD's right away, including bundled software and blank CDs. With this software, you can create your own CDs.

High Reliability

An improved anti-heat design and the OPC design boost recording reliability. Optimum Power Control continually monitors signal levels during

recording and adjusts laser power to compensate for a dirty disc. This feature ensures a flat signal, significantly enhancing reliability.

High Compatibility

The CRW9420 / CRW9624 supports all major CD formats, offering the user full backward-compatibility through the huge installed base of CD/ROM drives and media. What’s more, reordered CD/RW media can be played in a DVD player with multi-read feature, maintaining future compatibility.

2. Features

CRW9420 writes CD-R and CD-RW discs at 4X speed (600KB/sec

data transfer rate). CRW9624 writes CD-R discs at 6X (900KB/sec) and CD-RW at 4X

speed. Reads at up to 20X (3.0MB/sec) / 24X (3.6MB/sec) speed.

Firmware upgradable.

Tray model simple to use.

Industry standard E-IDE (ATAPI) interface.

Mounts both vertically and horizontally.

OPC* technology boosts recording reliability.

New improved anti-heat design.

2 MBs data buffer memory provided.

Supports packet write for easy writing to CD-R and CD-RW discs.

* Continuously monitors the signal level during recording and adjusts the laser power to compensate when the disc is dirty, insuring a flat signal.

CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION

1. Basic Construction

The Compact Disc Recorder/ Rewriter Driver’s configuration, Function Block Diagram and Connector are shown below;

Fig. 1 Compact Disc Rewritable Drive configuration

2. Connector

The Connectors are located as shown below. The function of each parts are also described below.

Fig. 2 Front

Fig. 3 Back

2.1 Disc Tray

This is the tray for the disc. Place the disc on the ejected disc tray, then lightly push the tray (or push the eject button) and the CD will be loaded.

Caution: Don' t use force to pull out or push in the disc tray.

This might cause damage to the loading section of the drive.

2.2 Eject Button

This is the button used to eject or bring in the disc tray.

2.3 Busy Indicator

When the disc tray or disc is being accessed, the light shines or flashes orange.

Even when a disc is loaded or a disc is not being accessed, the light go out.

When an illegal disc is loaded or some hardware trouble occurs, the indicator blinks.

2.4 Headphone Jack

This jack is for connecting headphones or mini-speakers.

2.5 Volume Control

This is used to adjust the output volume of the headphone jack. It can't be used to adjust the output volume for the audio output connectors on the rear panel.

2.6 Emergency Eject hole

When the drive can not eject the Disc Tray because of power failure, pushing the Emergency Eject hole of the Front Panel by the thin pole make drive be able to eject the Disc Tray.

Caution: This function is only for emergency case. Do not use

this function in usual case to prevent from mechanical damage.

2.7 Power Connector

Used to connect to the host computer' s power supply (DC 5V/12V)

Caution: Be careful not to reverse the poser connector when

attaching it. A reversed connection may cause damage to the equipment (not covered by the warranty).

2.8 E-IDE Connector

Use a 40 pin double-end flat E-IDE cable to connect to the E-IDE interface.

Caution: Connecting or disconnecting connectors while power

is on may result in a short circuit, causing damage to the equipment. When connecting or disconnecting connectors, make sure to turn off the power beforehand.

2.9 Audio Output Connector

Used to connect to the sound card. (Analog signal.)

2.10 Digital Audio Output (Not used)

Used to connect to the sound card. (Digital signal.) It is not used with this drive.

2.11 Device Configuration Jumper

Used when selecting the Device Configuration of E-IDE. Don’t use jumpers to change anything besides the Device Configuration, but keep the drive as initially set (“Master” position). Configuration changes become valid after power is turned off, then on again.

Caution: Installing jumper pins besides the ones for Device

Configuration settings may be the cause of damage or abnormal drive operation.

Fig. 4 Device Configuration Jumper

The Device Configuration Jumper will be set to Master as factory setting.

3. Installatio n

The Connectors are located as shown below. The function of each parts are also described below.

Installation Conditions:

Mounting direction

Installation Angle 15 degree or less

Compatibility: Because Compact Disc do not perform error correction and

defect alternation at writing, written data may have error. We recommend to verify the written disc if you are writing important data.

Horizontal / Vertical (Eject Button must be upside.)

Fig. 5 Installation Conditions

4. Cautions During Installation

Dismantling the drive to attempt repairs or for other reasons is

dangerous because the laser may radiate outside the unit. Do not disassemble the drive.

Install the drive in accordance with the specifications. Be careful to

avoid locations likely to cause vibration or shock. Avoid locations where there is high humidity, much dust, or poor

ventilation. Avoid locations in direct sunlight, with severe changes in humidity, or

places where there are extremely high or low temperatures. Don' t use the drive near radio or television receivers. It may interfere

with their reception.

5. Cautions During Use

Don’t suddenly move the drive from a cold place to a warm one, or

suddenly raise causing abnormal operation.

Make sure to remove the disc before moving the drive. The disc may

be damaged, causing data loss. Be careful to prevent foreign objects such as liquids or metal from

entering the drive. Should by chance a foreign object enter the drive, please consult the dealer where the drive was purchased.

Don' t use benzene or thinner to clean dirt from the drive. Don't allow

chemicals such as insecticides to contact the drive. Use a soft cloth to

the room temperature. Condensation may occur,

wipe the drive, or moisten a cloth with neutral detergent diluted with water and use it to clean particularly dirty areas.

Don' t cutoff the electric power while the drive is operating.

Make sure IDE cable is shorter than 457.2mm.

Make sure the system is powered off before connecting IDE cable.

Never insert a damaged disc into the drive.

In wintertime, don' t use a disc soon after bringing in from outdoors.

Use it only after it has reached room temperature.

6. Cautions Concerning Disc Cleaning

Remove the disc by pressing the eject button.

Use compressed air to clear dust from the drive. (Spray the

compressed air for about 5 seconds). Check to see if there is dirt on the surface of the disc. Be careful not to

touch the disc with the fingers when doing this.

7. Other Cautions

When moving the equipment, make sure that the disc has been

removed from the drive. When not using the drive for a long period, dust may adhere to the

disc tray. Before using the drive again, use dry air cleaner to remove the dust from the tray.

When connecting connectors, make sure that the power is OFF. If the

power is ON, there is a possibility of short circuit.

8. How to Use the Discs

When using CD-ROM discs, CD-R discs or CD-RW discs, don' t attach

any stickers or labels to the discs. Using discs with them attached not only causes read and write errors, but data on the disc may be lost due to damage to the disc itself.

Load the disc

1. Press the eject button.

2. place the disc on the disc tray. * Place the 120 mm CD in the large round depression. The face with the

label on it should be up. Never place both discs in the tray at the same time.

* Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc.

3. Press the eject button to load the disc or push the central part of the disc tray gently.

9. Emergency Eject

This unit is equipped with a mechanism for manually ejecting the Disc Tray in an emergency, such as when the loading mechanism has failed or power has been lost. To eject the Disc Tray manually, perform the following procedure.

Don’t use this feature except in an emergency. This feature is a last measure to be used only in an emergency. Using it excessively will cause malfunction.

Turn the system power to OFF.

Push a pin * straight into the emergency eject hole located to the right

of the eject button to eject the Disc Tray.

* Diameter: 1.5 to 1.9 mm

Length: 80 to 100 mm

SPECIFICATIONS

1. Functionality

1.1 Recording

Data should be recorded on the optical disc in response to host computer command.

1. Drive receives necessary information such as logical block address, number of block and data to be recorded from the host computer.

2. Recording to pre-recorded area can not be executed. (CD-R disc)

3. Overwriting to pre-recorded area can not be executed. (CD-RW disc)

1.2 Reading

Data on optical disc should be read in response to the host computer command.

Audio playing (CD-DA) can be executed when receiving the Audio playing command from the host computer.

1.3 Load/Eject of Disc

1. Load

Place the disc on the disc tray. Load the disc by pushing the eject button or by lightly pushing in the disc tray.

2. Eject

Operator can eject the Disc Tray (Disc) by pushing this button.

1.4 Spindle Motor Start/Stop

This controller of the drive senses the disc to be set on the turn-table connected with the spindle motor and then starts to rotate the spindle motor, in response to the host computer command.

1.5 Seek Motor

The controller of the drive starts to move the optical pick up carriage, in response to the host computer command.

1.6 Eject Button

Operator can eject the Disc Tray (Disc) by pushing this button.

1.7 Busy indicator

When the disc tray or disc is being accessed, the light shines or flashes orange.

Even when a disc is loaded or a disc is not being accessed, the light go out.

When a illegal disc is loaded or some hardware trouble occurs, the indicator blinks.

2. Basic Specification

Type: Tray Type Supported Function (Write/Read/Play)

CD-DA CD-ROM CD-Extra CD-ROM XA Photo CD * CD-I *

CD-ROM + CD-DA Video-CD

Write Read Play*

"" "

*1 Play means Audio play back. Read means Data Transfer. *2 CD-I, Photo-CD requires special reader/player. Photo-CD writing

requires Kodak license. Writing Mode: Track at Once

Disk at Once Multisession

Packet Write Read Error Rate: 10 Write Error Rate: 10

-12

Bits or less

-10

Bits or less

Recording Capacity:

CD-R disc 700/650/550Mbyte (Type 80 / Type 74 / Type 63)

CD-RW disc 650Mbyte (Type 74) Controller: Host ATAPI (E-IDE) Data Transfer speed CRW9420 Max.16.7 Mbytes/sec. (PIO4, DMA2)

CRW9624 Max. 8Mbytes/sec. (PIO3, DMA2)

Buffer Memory 2Mbytes

3. Audio Specification

Audio output: Line Output Level 0.57

4. Performance Specification

Rotation Speed: Write 1x, 2x, 4x, 6x* (*CRW9624 only)

Read Max. 20x/24X (CAV)

Write/Read Speed (Ave.):

24x:3.60 MB/sec. (Mode1, Mode2 Form1)*

20x:4.08 MB/sec. (Mode2, Form2)*

20x:3.00 MB/sec. (Mode1, Mode2 Form1)*

20x:3.40 MB/sec. (Mode2, Form2)*

6x:900 KB/sec. (Mode1, Mode2 Form1)*

6x:1.02 MB/sec. (Mode2, Form2)*

4x:600 KB/sec. (Mode1, Mode2 Form1)

4x:681 KB/sec. (Mode2, Form2)

2x:300 KB/sec. (Mode1, Mode2 Form1)

2x:342 KB/sec. (Mode2, Form2)

1x:150 KB/sec. (Mode1, Mode2 Form1)

1x:171 KB/sec. (Mode2, Form2)

1x:172 KB/sec. (CD-DA)

*1 Reading Only

Access Time: 120msec. or less Power Consumption: 12 W or less (Normal Operating)

6 W or less (Stand by) Acoustic Noise: Idle 40 dB or less (Sound Power Level) Operating 55 dB or less (Sound Power Level) Non-Operating 49 dB or less (Sound Pressure Level)

5. Condition for use and Safety standard

5.1 Power Supply

5V Power Supply: Voltage DC5V

5.2 Environment Conditions

Temperature:

Operating Non-Operating

Humidity:

Operating 5~90% (No Condensation) Non-Operating 5~95% (No Condensation)(Power OFF,

Vibration:

Operating 0.035mm p-p (10~45 Hz)

Non-Operating 1 x 9.8 m/s2 (1.0 G)(5~300 Hz)

5~40C (Without Fan)

-30~65C (Power OFF, Without disc)

Without disc)

0.025mm p-p (45~65 Hz)

0.2 x 9.8 m/s2 (0.2 G)(65~150 Hz)

(Power OFF, Without disc)

Shock:

Operating 2 x 9.8 m/s2 (2.0 G) or less (6msec.

Half Sine)

Non-Operating

40 x 9.8 m/s

(40 G) or less (11msec.

Half Sine) (Power OFF, Without disc)

Altitude:

Operating -305~3,048 m

Dust: Class 3,000,000 or less (Typ.) Illuminance: 3,000 Lux or less

6. Reliability and Usable Life

MTBF: 100000 hours MTTR: 30 min. Equipment Life: 5 Years MSBF: 20,000 times or more (Drive) Error Rate:

Unrecoverable Errors Once per 1012 bits or less

7. Safety Standards

Application Standard: UL, cUL, CE, CDRH Ratio Interference: Vcci-II, FCC-Class B, EN55022-Class B

8. Storage Conditions

8.1 Storage Conditions

Temperature: Humidity: 5 ~ 95% (No condensation) Temperature Gradient: 20%/Hour (Max.) Humidity Gradient: 10%/Hour (Max.) Vibration 1.0 x 9.8m/s2 (1.0G) or less (5300Hz) Shock: 40 x 9.8m/s2 (40.0G) or less (11msec.

Drop: 60.0 cm JIS Z0202 Altitude: -305 ~ 15,240m Illuminance: 3,000 Lux or less Preservation Term: year or less

-30 ~ 65C (Max.)

Halfsine)

8.2 Transportation Condition

Container: Cardboard Packing Case Means of Transportation: Mixed loading possible Stacking Layers: 6 or less Attached Articles: Caution

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