Sony CDU924S User Manual

CDU924S

CD-R Drive Unit

User’s Guide Mode d’emploi Bedienungsanleitung

CDU924S

CD-R Drive Unit

User’s Guide

This unit uses CD-R discs with the following mark.

This unit uses CD-ROM discs with the following mark.

When you use this unit as a CD player, use compact discs with the following mark.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This CD-R drive unit is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the top of the enclosure.

Bei diesem CD-R-Laufwerk handelt es sich um ein Laser-Produkt der Klasse 1. Dieses Etikett befindet sich am Boden des Laufwerksgehäuses.

English

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the top side of the drive. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your sales representative regarding this product.

Model No. __________________ Serial No. ___________________

This label is located on the drive unit’s internal chassis.

Safety Regulations

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Caution:

As the laser beam in this CDU924S 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.

WARNING

DANGER

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVIOD DIRECT EXPOSIRE TOP BEAM

VORSICHT

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG. WENN ABDECKUNG GEOFFNET NICHT DEMSTRAHL AUSSETZEN.

DANGER DANGER VORSICHT ADVARSEL

ADVARSEL VARNING VAROI

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

RADIATIONS INVISIBLES DU LASER EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION DIRECTE AU FAISCEAU.

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSET ZEN.

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ UDS/ETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DENNA DEL AR ÖPPNAD. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.

NÄKYMÄTÖN AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEN.

This label is located on the bottom of the drive unit enclosure.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

Introduction 6

Example of System Setup 7

Location and Function of Parts and Controls 8

Front Panel .............................................................................................................8

Rear Panel .............................................................................................................9

Precautions 10

Installing the Drive Unit into the Computer 11

Getting Started......................................................................................................11

Setting the Jumpers..............................................................................................11

Opening the Computer.........................................................................................13

Mounting the Drive...............................................................................................14

Connecting the Drive............................................................................................15

Mounting a Host Adapter......................................................................................18

Reassembling the Computer................................................................................19

Installing the Software Driver 20

Using Discs and Caddies 21

Loading a Caddy with a Disc ...............................................................................21

Storing Discs and Caddies ...................................................................................23

Care of Discs........................................................................................................23

Operating the Drive 24

Starting Up ...........................................................................................................24

Ejecting a Caddy..................................................................................................25

Specifications 27

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

Rear Panel

Jumper block for SCSI bus

Specify assignment of the SCSI bus.

Terminators

The terminator resistors are inserted into the sockets. Remove the resistors when the SCSI bus is to be terminated externally.

Note:

Some models are shipped without terminators. When installing the terminators, orient them so that the GND pin(the end marked with a dot) is toward the right side of the socket.

Power-in connector

Connect to the power supply of the host computer.

SCSI bus interface connector

Connect to a SCSI host adapter using a connecting cable.

Audio output connector

Outputs analog audio signals. See page 16 for detail.

Frame ground tab

Connect to one of the host computer’s ground cables when the drive frame is not in direct contact with the computer.

Location and Function of Parts and Controls 9

Location and Function of Parts and Controls

Front Panel

Caddy insertion slot

Accepts a caddy loaded with a CD-ROM or CD-R disc.

Eject button

Ejects the caddy from the drive unit.

Emergency eject hole

Insert a fine rod into this hole to eject a caddy manually in emergencies.

Busy indicator

This indicator shows the unit’s status in various phases of operation. * Seek, read and play audio: Lights up amber and stays lit * Write (disc at once or track at once): Flashes amber When the power is turned on, the indicator lights up green.

Volume control

Controls the volume of the analog audio output provided via a headphones jack.

Headphones jack

Provides two channel analog audio output.

8 Location and Function of Parts and Controls

CD Caddy

GND

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Sony CDU924S User Manual

Contents

Introduction