Sony CD-R/RW User Manual
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Introduction
Features
This CD-R/RW drive has the following features:
General
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5 1/4 inch half-height drive form factor.
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Fast SCSI bus interface embedded (based on SCSI-2).
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Integrated buffer memory.
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Power tray loading and ejection (manual eject too).
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Housed in an airtight frame casing.
Supported formats and modes
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CD-ROM (mode 1), CD-ROM XA (Mode 2 form 1 & 2 data)
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PHOTO-CD (read only) & Video-CD, CD-I (Mode 2, form 1 and 2)
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CD-DA, CD-EXTRA and CD-I Ready (read only)
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CD-TEXT, CD-Recordable & CD-ReWritable
Audio
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Outputs 16-bit digital audio data over SCSI interface.
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Audio CD playback via Audio Out and headphones jack.
Note:
Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting installation.
System Requirements for WINDOWS 95/98/NT
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System requirements of format software
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SCSI host adapter card (Bus Mastering)
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150 MB or more free hard disc space
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3.5" floppy disk drive
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Mouse (Microsoft-compatible)
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32 MB of RAM or more
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Contents
Introduction
5
Features..........................................................................................................5
System Requirements for WINDOWS 95/98/NT ............................................5
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
6
Front Panel / Rear Panel ................................................................................6
Precautions
7
Hardware Installation
7
Installing the Drive Unit into the Computer.....................................................7
Getting started ................................................................................................7
Step 1: Opening the Computer.......................................................................8
Step 2: SCSI Configuration ............................................................................8
Step 3: Finding the Connector........................................................................9
Step 4: Choosing the Configuration................................................................9
Step 5: Setting the Jumpers .........................................................................10
Step 6: Connecting the Drive........................................................................12
Step 7: Mounting the Drive ...........................................................................13
Step 8: Connecting the Power Cable ...........................................................13
Step 9: Installation Review ...........................................................................14
Step 10: Closing the Computer ....................................................................14
Software Installation
15
Using Discs
15
Storing Discs.................................................................................................15
Care of Discs ................................................................................................15
Operating the Drive
16
Starting Up....................................................................................................16
Troubleshooting
18
Checklist .......................................................................................................18
Additional Installation Cases.........................................................................18
Technical Support .........................................................................................19
Specifications
20
Dimension diagram ..........................................................Last page of manual
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