Sony MPD-AP20U User Manual
4-668-815-11(1)
CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Drive
User’s Guide
MPD-AP20U
2002 Sony Corporation
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 MPD-AP20U 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 inside the cover and on the bottom of the drive.
Dieses Etikett befindet sich auf der CD-Schublade und auf der Innenseite der unteren Abdeckung.
DANGER
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM
VORSICHT
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG. WENN ABDECKUNG
GEOFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
The MPD-AP20U is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom cover.
Bei diesem MPD-AP20U handelt es sich um ein Laser-Produkt der Klasse 1.
Das Etikett mit der Aufschrift LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT befindet sich auf der Unterseite des
Gehäuses.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
DANGER VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
DANGER RADIATIONS VISIBLES ET INVISIBLES DU LASER EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION DIRECTE AU FAISCEAU.
VORSICHT SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG
GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING, UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE
FOR STRÅLING.
ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNGÅ
EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
VARNING SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD.
STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.
VARO! NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA
LASERSÄTEILYLLE, ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEN.
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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.
Note
If you have any questions about this product, you may call the telephone number listed in the “Product and
Support Information” section. The telephone number below is not for customer service but only for official
purposes.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: MPD-AP20U
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.
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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
The mains plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect mains power.
Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Achtung
Zur Trennung vom Netz ist der Netzsecker aus der Steckdose zu ziehen, welche sich in der Nähe des
Gerätes befinden muß und leicht zugänlich sein soll.
For the Customers in the USA and Canada
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by
returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location
nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.
Caution
Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
Pour les utilisateurs aux Etats-Unis et au Canada
RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS AUX IONS DE LITHIUM
Les accumulateurs aux ions de lithium sont recyclables.
Vous pouvez contribuer à préserver l’environnement en rapportant les piles usées dans
un point de collection et recyclage le plus proche.
Pour plus d’informations sur le recyclage des accumulateurs, téléphonez le numéro
gratuit 1-800-822-8837 (Etats-Units et Canada uniquement), ou visitez
http://www.rbrc.org/.
Avertissement
Ne pas utiliser des accumulateurs aux ions de lithium qui sont endommagés ou qui fuient.
Voor de Klanten in Nederland
• Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden
tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat.
• Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen moet worden. De batterij
mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.
• Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).
• Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor recycling, de batterij zal
dan op correcte wijze verwerkt worden.
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• Power-Burn and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•“Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
• 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-user 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 User’s Guide, and applies only to this portable
CD-RW/DVD-ROM 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 User’s 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.
❑ The supplied software can only be used with this product.
❑ Specifications of the supplied software may be changed without notice in the
interest of product improvement.
Please Record Responsibly
Before copying anything onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc, or “Memory Stick”,
please be sure you are not violating copyright laws. Most software companies
allow you to make a backup or archive copy of software. Check your
software’s license agreement for details.
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Table of Contents
Safety Regulations ............................................................... 3
Introduction
Features ...............................................................................10
System Requirements ........................................................12
Name and Function of Parts ..............................................13
Drive ....................................................................................13
Cradle .................................................................................. 15
Preparation
Using the Drive When Connected to the Power Outlet ...16
Connecting the drive............................................................ 16
Using the Drive on the Cradle ........................................... 17
Removing the drive from the cradle ....................................19
Using the Drive on Internal Power ....................................20
Charging the internal battery ...............................................20
Basic Operation
Using Discs .........................................................................22
Inserting a disc into the drive .............................................. 22
Ejecting a disc from the drive .............................................. 23
Accessing disc data from your computer ............................ 24
Creating CDs (Using the Provided Software)................... 25
Watching DVDs (Using the Provided Software) ...............25
Using “Memory Stick” ........................................................26
Inserting a “Memory Stick” into the drive .......................... 26
Ejecting a “Memory Stick” from the drive.......................... 26
Accessing “Memory Stick” data from your computer ........ 27
Listening to Music (Using the Drive as a CD Player) ...... 28
Remote control part names and functions ........................... 28
Starting playback and adjusting the volume ........................ 30
Using the remote control ..................................................... 32
Remote control display ........................................................ 33
Compatible discs and files ................................................... 33
Continued
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Advanced Features
Power ...................................................................................34
Remaining charge indicator................................................. 34
Inserting batteries into the cradle ........................................ 35
Battery life ...........................................................................37
Listening to Music Files .....................................................38
Selecting folders and files.................................................... 38
Folder organization and playback order ..............................39
Advanced Playback ............................................................ 40
Loop playback (Repeat) ...................................................... 41
Listening to all the files in a folder (Folder playback) ........ 41
Listening to one track only (Single playback)..................... 42
Listening to all the track in random order
(Shuffle playback).......................................................... 42
Listening to all the track in a folder in random order
(Folder shuffle) .............................................................. 42
Listening to selected tracks in the desired order (Program) .. 43
Listening to a playlist .......................................................... 45
Advanced Playback Functions ..........................................46
Displaying track information ............................................... 46
Adjusting the tone (SOUND function) ................................ 47
Limiting the volume (AVLS function) ................................ 48
Preventing accidental operation (HOLD function) ............. 48
Miscellaneous
CDs and DVDs.....................................................................49
Compatible discs ................................................................. 49
CD-R and CD-RW discs...................................................... 50
DVD-Video playback and region codes (region numbers) .. 51
“Memory Stick” ...................................................................51
Music Files .......................................................................... 52
Compatible music files ........................................................52
Playlist files ......................................................................... 53
MP3 file ID3 tags ................................................................ 53
Hi-Speed USB......................................................................54
Removing the Device Driver ..............................................54
Usage Notes ........................................................................ 55
Troubleshooting .................................................................. 58
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Warranty Card & After Sales Service ................................63
Warranty card ...................................................................... 63
After sales service................................................................ 63
Specifications ..................................................................... 64
Product and Support Information .....................................66
Sony global sites information ..............................................66
Technical support................................................................. 67
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Introduction
Features
The MPD-AP20U (hereafter, the “drive”) is an extremely versatile drive. Not only is
it a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, it can also be used as a CD player, a “Memory Stick”
reader/writer, and more!
Write data to CD-R/RW discs
CD-RW
CD-R
• Creating CDs (see page 25)
Listen to music
MP3/WAV
MP3/WAV
LOVELOVE
LOVELOVE
1)
For details about MP3 and WAV files, see “Compatible discs and files” (page 33).
Music CDs
• Creating CDs (see page 25)
• Listening to music (see page 28)
• Using “Memory Stick” (see page 26)
1)
1)
CD-ROM
Backup
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Using the drive under different
power
On internal battery power
Cradle on battery power
• Preparation (see page 16)
Cradle on AC power
Introduction
Drive on AC power
Watching DVDs
Connect the drive to your
computer and enjoy your
favorite DVD-Video.
• Watching DVDs (see page 25)
Using “Memory Stick”
The drive comes standard with a
“Memory Stick” slot.
• Using “Memory Stick” (see page 26)
Power management features
Depending on the status of the drive, the drive power is automatically
turned on, off, or the
internal battery recharged.
• Power (see page 34)
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System Requirements
The following are the minimum system requirements to use the MPD-AP20U.
Windows computers
❏ CPU: Pentium II, 400 MHz or higher
❏ RAM: 64 MB or more
❏ Available hard disk space: 1 GB or more
❏ OS:Windows 98 Second Edition (Windows 98 SE)
Windows 2000 Professional, Service Pack 3 or later (Windows 2000)
Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me)
Windows XP Home Edition or Professional (Windows XP)
❏ USB connector
❏ If you are using Windows 98 SE, you need a CD-ROM drive or a connection to
the Internet to install the device drivers
Macintosh computers
❏ Power Mac G3, G4, or G4 Cube; iMac, eMac, or iBook; PowerBook G3 or G4
❏ OS: Mac OS 9 or X ver. 10.1 (9.2.2 and 10.1.5 recommended)
❏ RAM: 64 MB or more
❏ USB connector
Note
The requirement outlined above are the ones necessary for smooth writing to CD-R and CD-RW discs.
When using the MPD-AP20U CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive features, make sure that your system meets the
necessary requirements of the software that you are using. For details, refer to the appropriate software
user’s manual (on the software disc).
1)
1)
1)
This drive supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0-compliant), which yields a much higher data transfer rate
than USB 1.1. Connecting the drive to a computer equipped with a USB 1.1-compliant USB connector
can be the cause of problems when playing back DVD-Video, for example. For details, see “Watching
DVDs” (page 25).
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Name and Function of Parts
1
Drive
Left
2
3
4
5
Introduction
7
6
1 Cover
2 Power connector
Used to connect the AC power
adapter (provided).
Note
To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock, or
malfunction, only use the supplied AC
power adapter to connect the drive.
3 USB connector
Used to connect the USB cable
(provided).
4 i/REMOTE jack
Used to connect the remote control
(provided).
5 Manual ejection lever (located
on the bottom of the drive)
Used when the drive is off and you
want to open the cover. Push the
lever in the direction of the arrow
to open.
6 LOCK switch
Used to lock the EJECT and SOUND
buttons. For example, even if you
press the EJECT button when
listening to music, the cover does not
open. Slide the switch in the direction
of the arrow to lock the buttons.
7 SOUND button
Used to adjust the playback tone
according to the type of music that
you are listening to. For details, see
“Adjusting the tone (SOUND
function)” (page 47).
Continued
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Right
5
4
1
2
1 CHARGE/BUSY indicator
The CHARGE/BUSY indicator
changes color as follows according
to the drive status.
• Drive connected to computer
Power on, idle:.................. Green
During disc access: ......... Orange
• Drive not connected to computer
Battery charging: .................. Red
Note
The drive is not equipped with a power
button. The drive automatically manages its
power status depending on its state (i.e. on,
off, recharge). For details, see “Power”
(page 34).
2 EJECT button
Used to open the cover.
Important
To prevent the cover from being accidentally
opened during operation, the drive is
equipped with a powered ejection
mechanism. Therefore, when the drive is off,
the cover does not open. Also, depending on
the software that you are using, when you
press the EJECT button, there may be a lag
of a few seconds before the cover opens. For
details, see “Ejecting a disc from the drive”
(page 23).
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3 Cradle connector (located on
the bottom of the drive)
Used to connect to the cradle.
A cover protects the connector.
4 “Memory Stick” busy
indicator
The indicator lights orange when
the drive is accessing data on a
“Memory Stick”.
Note
Do not eject the “Memory Stick” from the
drive when the indicator above is lit.
5 “Memory Stick” slot
Used to insert “Memory Stick”.
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Cradle
1
Introduction
4
1
2
3
1 Release button
Used to remove the drive from the
cradle.
2 Power connector
Used to connect the AC power
adapter (provided).
Note
To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock, or
malfunction, only use the supplied AC
power adapter to connect the drive.
Bottom
3 USB connector
Used to connect to the USB port of
your computer.
4 Extension
You can fold the extension when
you are not using the cradle.
1 Battery case
Open the lid to insert batteries. For
details, see “Inserting batteries into
the cradle” (page 35).
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Preparation
Using the Drive When Connected to the Power Outlet
Connecting the drive
Connect the drive to the power outlet and to your computer as follows.
To the power outlet
Power cord
AC power adapter
To the computer’s
USB connector
When you connect the drive as illustrated here, the drive comes on and the
CHARGE/BUSY indicator lights green.
You can now use the drive with your computer.
USB cable
CHARGE/BUSY
indicator
Using the drive on internal power
The drive is equipped with an internal battery, enabling you to use the drive on
internal power without being connected to a power outlet. However, before you can
do this, you need to charge the battery. For details, see “Charging the internal
battery” (page 20).
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Using the Drive on the Cradle
If you carry the drive with you as well as use it with your computer often, using the
cradle is extremely convenient. If you connect your computer and the drive through
the cradle, you can take the drive with you whenever you want. Then, all you need to
do is set the drive on the cradle when you want to use it with your computer – no
reconnections necessary.
Cradle
1 Attaching the ferrite clamp
You need to attach the provided ferrite clamps at both ends of the cradle’s USB
cable.
Note
Ferrite clamps serve to reduce the noise generated by cables in compliance with local standards.
Make sure that the clamps are properly attached.
Preparation
Open the extension when
setting the drive on the
cradle.
Wind once
Close firmly until
you hear a click
8 cm
8 cm
Continued
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2 Connecting the cradle
Connect the cradle to the power outlet and to your computer as follows.
AC power adapter
USB cable
Power cord
To the computer’s
USB connector
To the power outlet
Using the cradle with batteries
If you insert batteries (rechargeable) into the cradle battery case, you can use the
cradle without connecting it to the power outlet. For details, see “Power” (page 34).
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3 Setting the drive on the cradle
2
Set the drive on the cradle as follows.
2 Align the front of the drive
with the extension.
Bottom
3 Push the drive down.
1 Slide the
connector cover.
When you set the drive on the cradle as illustrated here, the drive comes on and
the CHARGE/BUSY indicator lights green.
You can now use the drive with your computer.
Removing the drive from the cradle
Press the cradle’s release button, then remove the drive from the cradle.
Preparation
1
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Using the Drive on Internal Power
Charging the internal battery
When the drive is connected to a power outlet, it automatically charges the internal
battery. Be sure to charge the internal battery after buying the drive or after an
extended period of disuse. When the internal battery is completely depleted, it takes
approximately 4 hours to fully charge it.
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• If you recharge the internal battery after using it, charge time may be shorter than 4 hours.
• The internal battery is also charged when you set the drive on the cradle and the cradle is connected to
the power outlet.
• For details about the internal battery, see “Power” (page 34).
1 Connect the drive to the power outlet.
Charging starts.
(The internal battery is charged in the background during operation.)
To the power
outlet
CHARGE/BUSY
Remote control
(Displays the
charge status.)
indicator
When the internal battery is fully charged, charging stops.
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Confirming the charge status
Preparation
Not connected to
your computer
The indicator lights red.
The indicator goes off.
Charging
Upon reaching
full charge
Connected to
your computer
The charge indicator is
animated to simulate charging.
The indicator disappears.
Verifying the internal battery charge
When you disconnect the AC power adapter from the drive and turn
the control knob (right), the current internal battery charge appears
on the remote control display. When the internal battery is fully
charged, appears on the display.
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