Sony CRX10U User Manual
CD-R/RW Drive
User’s Guide
4-650-837-11(1)
CRX10U
2001 Sony Corporation
Safety Regulations
WARNING - For the customers in U.S.A.:
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
WARNING:
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 CRX10U 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 inside surface of top cover.
Dieses Etikett befindet sich auf der Innenseite der oberen Abdeckung.
DANGER
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVIOD DIRECT EXPOSIRE TO BEAM
VORSICHT
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG. WENN ABDECKUNG
GEOFFNET
NICHT DEMSTRAHL AUSSETZEN.
This label is located on the surface of inner bottom shield plate.
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.
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This CD-R/RW drive unit is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom cover.
Bei diesem CD-R/RW-Laufwerk handelt es sich um ein Laser-Produkt der Klasse 1.
Das Etikett mit der Aufschrift LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT befindet sich auf der
Oberseite des Gehäses.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
PRODUKT
LOUKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
FCC Compliance:
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.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call the Sony Customer
Information Service Center at (800) 588- 3847 or visit the Sony web site
http://www.sony.com/storagesupport.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: CRX10U
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ. 07656 USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart
B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
CE Sicherheitsbestimmungen
Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die Verwendung
in folgender / folgenden Umgebung(en):
• Wohngegenden
• Gewerbegebiete
• Leichtindustriegebiete
(Diese Ausführung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022, Klasse B.)
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the specified battery pack below.
• Rechargeable Battery Pack : NP-F550
Disposal of Lithium Ion Battery:
You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service
Center.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business
trash may prohibited.
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English
Table of Contents
Safety Regulations .......................................................... 2
Introduction...................................................................... 7
System Configuration Requirements ............................ 7
Compatible Discs ............................................................ 9
About CD-R and CD-RW Discs...................................10
Names and Functions of Parts ..................................... 12
Connecting the Drive to a Computer ........................... 14
Using the Battery Pack ................................................. 15
Installing the Battery Pack............................................15
Charging .......................................................................16
Loading and Ejecting Discs.......................................... 19
Loading a Disc..............................................................19
Ejecting a Disc..............................................................20
Listening to Music CDs................................................. 21
Playing CDs .................................................................. 21
Search & Fast Forward .................................................23
Continuous Play (Repeat) ............................................. 24
Displaying Song Title and Remaining Time ................ 24
Playing Discs with MP3 Files ......................................26
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 30
Operating Precautions .................................................. 34
Special Precautions.......................................................34
Operating and Storage Environments...........................34
Transporting the Drive..................................................34
Condensation ................................................................34
Lens Considerations......................................................34
When using the CRX10U abroad ................................. 34
Handling Discs .............................................................35
Battery Pack Considerations.........................................35
Warranty Card & After Sales Service........................... 36
Warranty Card ..............................................................36
After Sales Service .......................................................36
Major Specifications...................................................... 37
English
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• Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation
• Macintosh and MacOS are trademarks of Apple Computer Corporation
• Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective manufacturers, although the™ and ®marks are not
used in the text.
Before using this device, be sure to read the end users license agreements for the
software provided with your computer.
❑ Our product guarantee is valid only when the supplied accessories
(including software) are used in the specified or recommended system
environment, in accordance with this Users Guide, and applies only to this
CD-R/RW drive. Our customer service and user support apply only under
these product guarantee 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 of all or part of the supplied software
and Users Guide, 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.
❑ Specifications of the supplied software may be changed without notice in
the interest in product improvement.
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Introduction
The CRX10U has the following features:
❑ Writes CD-R discs at up to 4× speed.
❑ Writes CD-RW discs at up to 4× speed.
❑ Reads CD-ROM discs at up to 6× speed.
❑ Has a compact, lightweight design for portability.
❑ Includes an AC adapter compatible with power supply voltages
from 100 to 240 V.
❑ Includes a USB interface for easy connection and removal from the
computer.
❑ Includes a rechargeable battery pack for convenient use in places
without electric power.
❑ Plays music CDs and MP3 files as a stand-alone player, using the
supplied remote-controlled headphones.
System Configuration Requirements
The CRX10U can be used with a computer with the following
specifications:
For Windows
❑ CPU: At least 200-MHz Pentium® (233 MHz or faster
recommended)
❑ RAM: At least 32 MB
❑ Hard disk space: At least 100 MB (1 GB or more recommended)
❑ An available USB connector on the computer
❑ 3.5" floppy disk drive (used for setup)
❑ OS: Microsoft Windows 981), Windows 2000 Professional or
Windows Me
1) Either Windows 98 with Service Pack 1 installed, or Windows
Second Edition
®
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For Macintosh
®
❑ Models: iMac, iBook, PowerBook G3, PowerMacintosh G3/G4/G4
Cube
❑ An available USB connector on the computer
❑ CD-ROM or DVD drive (used for setup)
❑ OS: Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.0.4 (9.0.4 recommended)
Note
If using MacOS 9, 9.0.2 or 9.0.3, we recommend upgrading to MacOS 9.0.4, which
includes USB connection software enhancements to improve stability.
The MacOS 9.0.4 upgrade is available from the following Apple website:
http://asu.info.apple.com/
CAUTION
The System Configuration Requirements listed above are estimates based on the
requirements for writing to CD-R and CD-RW discs. When using the CRX10U, In
addition to these requirements, those specified by the particular writing software must
also be satisfied (and those requirements may be greater than the requirements listed
here).
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Compatible Discs
The following chart lists the types of discs that can be used with the
CRX10U.
Disc Type Symbol
CD-R
CD-RW
CD-ROM
Music CD
CD Extra
Video CD
CD TEXT
CD Graphics
Photo CD
CD-I
Electronic Book
CAUTION
Use only round discs in the CRX10U. Using discs of other shapes (stars, hearts, etc.)
could damage the drive.
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About CD-R and CD-RW Discs
The CRX10U can write CD-R discs and CD-RW discs when used with
appropriate disc writing software. To play or read a disc written using
the CRX10U on another CD-ROM drive, certain settings must be made
in the writer software.
What is a CD-R Disc?
CD-R (CD-Recordable) discs can be written only once, and cannot be
erased. Music CDs created using CD-R discs can be played on
common CD players.
What is a CD-RW Disc?
CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) discs can be written and erased repeatedly.
A typical CD-RW disc can be rewritten about a thousand times.
Disc Compatibility
Data stored on CD-R and CD-RW discs using the CRX10U can be
retrieved by many CD-ROM drives. However, some older models
designed specifically for CD-ROM discs cannot read CD-RW discs.
Also, music CD-R discs written with the CRX10U can be played on
most CD players, although some models (particularly automobile CD
players) are not guaranteed to be capable of playing CD-R discs.
Please also note that differences in quality and performance
characteristics among different manufacturers of CD-ROM drives, CDR and CD-RW discs may result in some drives being unable to play
certain types of discs.
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Applications for CD-R and CD-RW Discs
The applications for which CD-R and CD-RW discs are best suited are
generally as follows. These should be considered as general guidelines.
CD-R CD-RW
Creating Music CDs a
Data Distribution a
Backup a
Data Storage a
Creating Originals (Mastering) aa
Temporary File Storage a
Writing Speeds
The writing speed for a CD-R or CD-RW disc should be set so that it
does not exceed the speed specified for the particular disc media. You
can set the writing speed in the writer software.
Recommended Discs
We recommend using Sony discs with the CRX10U.
CD-R: Sony 650 MB and 700 MB CD Recordable discs
CD-RW: Sony 650 MB CD ReWritable discs
For trouble-free 4× CD-RW recording, make sure the CD-RW media
supports 4× or faster recording speed.
CAUTION
• The CRX10U is not capable of writing high-speed CD-RW discs. However, high-speed
CD-RW discs that have been properly written using a high-speed CD-RW drive can be
read by the CRX10U.
• The CRX10U cannot be used to write 99 minute discs or 8 cm CD-R discs.
Recording Methods
The CRX10U is capable of writing CD-R/CD-RW discs using several
different formats. The writing format is determined by the writer
software according to the type or application of the disc being created.
Data can usually be written to CD-R and CD-RW discs using the
standard settings of the writer software, with no need for concern about
the writing format. The writing methods supported by the CRX10U are
briefly described here. Refer to the manual for the writer software you
are using for more details.
• Disc at Once: this recording method writes the entire disc in a single
operation. Data cannot be added later.
• Session at Once: a complete session is written in a single operation
(one at a time). Data can be added in later sessions.
• Track at Once: tracks are written to the disc incrementally (one at a
time). Data can be added in later tracks.
• Packet Writing: data is written in file and folder units, instead of track
or session units. This allows writing as simply as drag-and-drop
copying of files or folders.
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Names and Functions of Parts
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1 Top Cover
2 Battery Compartment (on rear)
3 Power Jack (on rear)
Connect the supplied ACCRX10U AC adapter here.
CAUTION
Never connect any AC adapter or power
cord other than those provided.
4 USB Connector (on rear)
Connect the supplied USB cable
here.
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5 Power Indicator
When power is on, the power status
is indicated as follows.
If connected to AC power
• The indicator lights green.
If operating from the battery
• The indicator usually lights green.
• When the remaining battery
capacity falls below 25%, the
indicator lights red.
• When the remaining battery
capacity falls below 5%, the
indicator flashes red.
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