Sony CRX-175A User Manual

Safety Regulations

WARNING

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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 CRX175A 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.

4-657-802-21(1)

CD-R/RW Drive
Unit

This label is located on the drive unit's internal chassis.
Dieses Etikett befindet sich auf dem inneren Chassis des Laufwerkes.

DANGER

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM

VORSICHT

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG. WENN ABDECKUNG
GEOFFNET NICHT DEMSTRAHL AUSSETZEN.

This label is located on the top of the drive unit enclosure.
Dieses Etikett befindet sich am Boden des Laufwerksgehäuses.

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

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 Gehäuses.

User’s Guide

English

Software C

Français

de l'utilisateur” contenu sur le CD-ROM accompagnant ce produit pour plus de détails.

Deutsch

ATAPI-Schnittstellenlaufwerk” auf der mitgelieferten CD-ROM, die zusätzliche Details enthält.

Italiano

ATAPI” nel CD-ROM del software allegato, che contiene informazioni più dettagliate.

Español

del software suministrado, que ofrece información más detallada.

Nederlands

gebruikershandleiding” op de bijgeleverde CD-ROM, die meer gedetailleerde informatie bevat.

Svenska

gränssnitt” på den bifogade CD-ROM-skivan, som innehåller mer detaljerad information.

Português

CD-ROM do Software em anexo, que traz informações mais detalhadas.

Please refer to this manual together with the “ATAPI Interface Drive User’s Guide” in the attached

D-ROM, which carries more detailed information.

Reportez-vous au présent manuel ainsi qu'aux documents intitulés “ATAPI Interface Drive Guide

Einzelheiten entnehmen Sie bitte diesem Handbuch zusammen mit der “Betriebsanleitung für das

Fare riferimento a questo manuale insieme a “Guida dell’utilizzatore dell’unità disco a interfaccia

Consulte este manual junto con la “Guía del usuario de la unidad de interfaz ATAPI” del CD-ROM

Raadpleeg deze gebruiksaanwijzing samen met de “ATAPI station-interface

Vi hänvisar till denna bruksanvisning tillsammans med “Användarguide för enhet med ATAPI

Consulte este manual junto com o “Guia do Utilizador do Drive de Interface ATAPI” no

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1
PRODUKT

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

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.)

CRX175A

 2001 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia CRX175A-RP

Accessory List

Please verify that the package includes the following accessories with the CRX175A when
unpacking.
If any of these items appears to be missing or damaged, please contact your supplier.

• CRX175A drive • 40 pin ATAPI (IDE) flat cable

• Screws (×4)

• CRX175A User’s Guide

• Quick Start Guide (for ATAPI (EIDE) Interface Drive)

• Software Quick Start Guide

• Software CD-ROM

• Warranty Card

Note

To guard against possible loss or damage, be sure to make a backup copy of the provided software CD-ROM on a
CD-R disc or other media. The software CD-ROM is not sold separately.

Introduction

The CRX175A offers the following features.

❑ An internal CD-R/RW drive with ATAPI (EIDE) interface for PCs.
❑ Writes up to 24× speed on CD-R disc media.
❑ Writes up to 10× speed on CD-RW disc media.
❑ Reads CD-ROM discs at up to 40× speed.
❑ Worry free Sony

technology).

technology (anti-buffer-under-run error

System Requirements

The CRX175A can be used in systems with the following capabilities.
❑ CPU: Pentium 266 MHz or higher

For stable writing performance at high speeds, the CPU speed should be considerably
higher than the above minimum requirement. For writing at 24× speed, a Pentium II/400
MHz or higher is recommended.

❑ PC/AT-compatible PC
❑ Windows

(Me) operating system

❑ At least 32 MB RAM (64 MB or higher recommended)
❑ At least 1 GB available hard disk space
❑ One available EIDE(ATAPI) interface connection (primary slave, or secondary master or

slave) with DMA capability

❑ One empty 5-inch half-height drive bay
❑ One available internal +12 V/+5 V power connector
❑ In addition to the above requirements, the requirements of the writing software to be used

must also be met.

CAUTION

• The above system configuration is given as a minimum requirement for a system on which basic CD-R/RW writing
performance can be obtained. In actual use, the requirements for the writing software also have to be taken into
consideration. (Normally, these requirements will be higher than the above specifications.)

• The drive cannot be assured to operate properly if connected to an ATAPI interface adapter card (we cannot
guarantee compatibility or offer user support).

• Writing speed may automatically be adjusted depending on the disc specified speed or disc conditions such as
weight imbalance and eccentricity.

•1× and 2× writing speed and discs are not supported.

®

98 Second Edition (SE), Windows® 2000 or Windows® Milienium Edition

Main Specifications

Discs

Compatible disc types

CD-R
CD-RW
CD-ROM
CD-ROM XA
CD-DA
CD Extra (CD+)
Video CD
CD TEXT
Photo CD
(Multi-Session support)
CD-I
Audio Combined CD-ROM
Disc diameter 12 cm

8 cm (reading only)

Writing Systems

Track-at-once
Disc-at-once
Session-at-once
Packet writing

Drive

Data transfer rate

Up to 6000 kbytes/sec (40× speed1))

Access time

Average random stroke 150 ms

1)

Maximum data transfer rate depends on the
capabilities of the host PC

Buffer underrun error protection

Sony Power-Burn technology
(BUR-Free compliant)

Operating/Storage Environment

Operating temperature

5 to 40 ºC

Power and Miscellaneous

DC +5 V 1.2 A max.
DC +12 V 1.2 A max.

Size

Approx. 145.8 × 41.3 × 195.0 mm (WHD)

Weight

Approx. 1 kg (drive only)

Interface

Drive interface

ATAPI (EIDE) compliant

Buffer capacity

2 MB

Please note that specifications and
appearance may be subject to change
without notice.

Product and Support Information

Sony Global Sites Information

Products purchased in Europe:

http://www.sony-cp.com/cd-rw

About the Bundled Writing Software

Detailed information about the supplied writing software is available on the web sites of the
software manufacturers and software distributors. (Accessible from the links in each software
application)

Technical Support

Please consult the above sources before calling with questions about using CRX175A, or with
technical questions about the drive or the supplied software. If using telephone or email
support, please have the following information available:

• Model number: CRX175A

• Serial number

• Date and place of purchase

• Computer maker and model number

• Computer specifications (CPU speed, memory size, OS version, etc.)

• Writer software used (version, etc.)

• Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Power-Burn and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of
their respective manufacturers, although the TM and ® marks are not used in the text.

Warranty Card and
After-Sales Service

Warranty Card

• A warranty card should be provided with
this product at the place of purchase.

• Please read the warranty card, fill in the
specified information, and retain it for
future reference.

• The warranty period is one year from the
date of purchase.

Note

The warranty and technical support service are valid
only in the countries or sales regions specified on the
warranty card.

After-Sales Service

Repairs under Warranty

We provide repair services as described in
this and on the Warranty Card.
Please contact your supplier or repair
service provider for details.

Repairs outside of Warranty

If operation can be restored by repair, we
will repair the drive for a charge.

Repair Requirements

If you return the drive to your place of
purchase or repair service provider because
of damage resulting from misuse or other
causes, you will be responsible for all
repair-related expenses, including shipping
and handling and product adjustments.

Local technical support service is available in the following sales regions:

For product purchased in Europe (Sony UK Limited):

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• Toll Free: 00800-CNCESONY (00800-26237669)

• E-mail: [e-mail] (For Nordic regions)

• E-mail: [e-mail] (For other European regions)

Please Record Responsibly

Before copying anything onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc, please be sure you are not violating
copyright laws. Most software companies allow you to make a back-up or archive copy of
software. Check your software’s license agreement for specific details.