Sony CRX175A1 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 CRX175A1 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 drive unit's internal chassis.
Dieses Etikett befindet sich auf dem inneren Chassis des Laufwerkes.

DANGER

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSIRE TO BEAM

VORSICHT

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG. WENN ABDECKUNG
GEOFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSET ZEN.

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

4-657-802-31(1)

CD-RW Drive

User’s Guide

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 UDSÆTTELSE 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-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-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.

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1
PRODUKT

LUOKAN 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.

CRX175A1

 2001 Sony Corporation Printed in China P/N: 7819900183

Accessory List

Please verify that the package includes the following accessories with the CRX175A1 when
unpacking.
If any of these items appears to be missing or damaged, please contact your supplier.

• CRX175A1 drive • 40 pin ATAPI (IDE) flat cable

Note:

If you have any questions about this product, you may call the telephone number listed on the
“Product and Support Information” page. The telephone number below is not for customer
service but only for official purpose.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: CRX175A1
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 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.

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.)

• Screws (×4)

• CRX175A1 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 CD­R disc or other media. The software CD-ROM is not sold separately.

Introduction

Main Specifications

The CRX175A1 offers the following
features.

❑ An internal CD-RW drive with ATAPI

(EIDE) interface for PCs.

❑ Writes up to 24× speed on CD-R disc

media.

System Requirements

The CRX175A1 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® 98 Second Edition (SE),

Windows® 2000 or Windows® Milienium
Edition (Me)

❑ 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

❑ Writes up to 10× speed on CD-RW disc

media.

❑ Reads CD-ROM discs at up to 40×

speed.

❑ Buffer under-run error protection.

❑ 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-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.

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

Operating/Storage Environment

Operating temperature

5 to 40 ºC

Power and Miscellaneous

DC +5 V 2.0 A max.
DC +12 V 2.0 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 USA:*

http://www.sony.com/storagesupport

Products purchased in Canada:

http://www.sony.ca/

Products purchased in Australia or New
Zealand:

http://www.sony.com.au

Products purchased in Europe:

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

Product purchased in Hong Kong:*

http://www.sony.com.hk/Electronics/cp

Product purchased in China:*

http://www.sony.com.cn/Electronics/edmh

Product Purchase in Singapore:

http://www.sony.com.sg/asianit/

Product purchased in Taiwan:*

http://www.sony.com.tw/stwn/cpd/index.htm

Product purchased in Korea:*

http://www.sony.co.kr/cp

Product purchased in Brazil:

http://www.sonybrasil.com.br

Product purchased in Middle East &
Gulf:

http://www.sony-middleeast.com

* Local web sites for computer peripheral products

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
CRX175A1, 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: CRX175A1

• 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.)

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

For product purchased in USA
(Sony Electronics Inc):

Monday to Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. CT

• Toll Free: 1-800-588-3847

• Free telephone support is offered for 90
days from your first call.

For product purchased in Canada
(Sony of Canada Limited):

Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST

• Toll Free: 1-800-961-7669

• E-mail Address: [e-mail]

For product purchased in Australia or
New Zealand (Sony Australia Limited):

Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. EST

• Toll Free: 1300-13-7669

• International: [phone]

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)

For product purchased in Singapore
(Sony Electronics Singapore Pte. Ltd):

Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

• Storage Support Hotline (non Toll-Free):
[phone]

• E-mail Address:
[e-mail]

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft 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.

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.

English

Please refer to this manual together with the “ATAPI Interface Drive User’s Guide” in the attached Software CD­ROM, which carries more detailed information.

Français

Reportez-vous au présent manuel ainsi qu'aux documents intitulés “ATAPI Interface Drive Guide de l'utilisateur”
contenu sur le CD-ROM accompagnant ce produit pour plus de détails.

Deutsch

Einzelheiten entnehmen Sie bitte diesem Handbuch zusammen mit der “Betriebsanleitung für das ATAPI­Schnittstellenlaufwerk” auf der mitgelieferten CD-ROM, die zusätzliche Details enthält.

Español

Consulte este manual junto con la “Guía del usuario de la unidad de interfaz ATAPI” del CD-ROM del software
suministrado, que ofrece información más detallada.

Italiano

Fare riferimento a questo manuale insieme a “Guida dell’utilizzatore dell’unità disco a interfaccia ATAPI” nel CD­ROM del software allegato, che contiene informazioni più dettagliate.

Português

Consulte este manual junto com o “Guia do Utilizador do Drive de Interface ATAPI” no CD-ROM do Software em
anexo, que traz informações mais detalhadas.

Nederlands

Raadpleeg deze gebruiksaanwijzing samen met de “ATAPI station-interface gebruikershandleiding” op de
bijgeleverde CD-ROM, die meer gedetailleerde informatie bevat.

Svenska

Vi hänvisar till denna bruksanvisning tillsammans med “Användarguide för enhet med ATAPI gränssnitt” på den
bifogade CD-ROM-skivan, som innehåller mer detaljerad information.