4-650-837-11(1) CD-R/RW Drive User’s Guide 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.
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.
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.
English Table of Contents 5 English 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 .....................................
• 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Names and Functions of Parts 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa qs qd 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. 12 5 Power Indicator When power is on, the power status is indicated as follows. If connected to AC power • The indicator lights green.
6 BUSY Indicator This indicator lights orange while the drive is operating. 7 AVLS (Auto Volume Limiter System) Switch When listening to music CDs, this switch can be set to the LIMIT position to protect against excessive volume levels and suppress sound leakage, pressure on the eardrums and other hazards to hearing.
Connecting the Drive to a Computer Connect the drive to a computer as shown below. CAUTION • Be sure to read the Quick Start Guide before connecting the CRX10U to the computer the first time. • Use only the supplied AC adapter, power cord, and USB cable for connections. To USB port on the computer To power outlet Precautions for USB Connections • Connect the CRX10U directly to a USB port on the computer. Operation through a hub (including keyboard hubs) cannot be guaranteed.
Using the Battery Pack The supplied battery pack can be used to operate the CRX10U without connecting AC power, for convenient portable music CD listening. Important We recommend operating the drive from AC using the AC adapter when writing CD-R/ RW discs. If the battery was to be discharged while writing data, the write operation would fail and the disc would probably be unusable.
2 Insert the battery pack. Insert the battery pack in the direction indicated by the B arrow on the pack. The battery pack will stick out slightly from the drive. CAUTION Use only the supplied NP-F550 Battery Pack. 3 Close the battery compartment cover. Place the cover over the opening, and slide it until it clicks. Charging Charge the battery pack before using it the first time, and whenever it becomes discharged.
1 Install the supplied battery pack in the CRX10U. See “Installing the Battery Pack” on page 15 for details. 2 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and to a power outlet. To power outlet CAUTION Use only the supplied AC-CRX10U AC adapter and power cord. 3 Connect the remote control.
4 Set the POWER switch to CHG. The display window of the remote control and the indicators display as follows while charging: Remote Control Display Charging 1) POWER Indicator CHARGE /e Flashes orange/green r r 1) CHARGE /r Flashes orange/green r r 1) CHARGE /t Flashes orange/green r r 1) CHARGE /y Flashes orange/green Flashes or off 2) Fully charged for use FULL/u 1) “CHARGE” and the approximate remaining charge time appear alternately.
Loading and Ejecting Discs Loading a Disc 1 Press the eject button to open the top cover. The top cover opens slightly by itself. Lift it all of the way open manually. Eject button CAUTION The top cover does not open if the HOLD switch is in the HOLD position. 2 Load a disc. Push the center of the disc until it clicks into place. Do not press too hard, and be careful not to touch the lens in the drive.
3 Close the top cover. You can now access the data on the disc. Press here firmly to close. Ejecting a Disc 1 Press the eject button to open the top cover. The top cover opens slightly by itself. Lift it all of the way open manually. 2 Remove the disc. Hold one finger against the edge of the disc from the side of the CRX10U, and press another finger against the protrusion in the center of the drive to remove the disc. CAUTION • Make sure the disc has stopped spinning before removing it.
Listening to Music CDs To listen to a music CD with the CRX10U, connect the headphone with remote control, and operate from the remote control. With the supplied battery pack, you can listen to music CDs without connecting the CRX10U to the AC adapter or a computer, for convenient outdoor listening. CAUTION • The CRX10U is not equipped with buffer memory storage or similar shock protection for playing back music CDs.
Note • See “Using the Battery Pack” on page 15 for details about installing and charging the battery pack. • To operate from AC power, connect the CRX10U to the AC adapter, and the adapter to an outlet. CAUTION • Use only the supplied AC-CRX10U AC adapter and power cord. • Use only the supplied NP-F550 battery pack. 2 Load a disc (music CD). See “Loading a Disc” on page 19 for details. 3 Move the remote control knob to the N • > side. Playing starts with a confirming beep in the headphones.
4 Press x to stop playing. Play stops after a confirming beep in the headphones. 5 Eject the disc when desired. See “Ejecting a Disc” on page 20 for details. If you are not going to use the CRX10U for a long time, disconnect the cables. Search & Fast Forward While playing a music CD, you can pause, search, fast forward and rewind as follows. X Search forward for next song. Rewind to previous song. While playing...
Continuous Play (Repeat) Three types of continuous play are available: replay the whole disc, repeat one song, or shuffle. 1 Press the PLAYMODE button on the remote control while playing or stopped, to display the play mode. PLAYMODE button Each time you press PLAYMODE, the display changes as follows.
1 Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control while playing. DISPLAY button Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows. • For CD TEXT discs Left Side Right Side Song No. Elapsed play time for song Song No. Song title and artist name Songs Remaining Album title and artist name • For standard music CDs Left Side Right Side Song No. Elapsed play time for song Song No.
Playing Discs with MP3 Files Discs consisting of MP3 files (or MP3 discs) can be played by the CRX10U in the same way as standard music CDs. MP3 Files MP3 is a compression standard used by computers to handle music data. Music compressed with the MP3 format is stored in MP3 files. One major advantage of MP3 is its high rate of compression. Files in MP3 format are about one tenth of the size of the equivalent WAV format sound files commonly used with Windows.
Note • Text that is too long to fit on the display is scrolled. • Letters, numbers and symbols can be displayed. • Unsupported text information may not display correctly. Limitations when Playing MP3 Discs Limitations with playing MP3 discs on the CRX10U alone are as follows (for details about MP3 and related terminology, refer to the Internet or computer-related books). • Only MP3 discs created in ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 and Joliet formats are playable.
Play Order of MP3 Files The order in which MP3 files are played from an MP3 disc depends on the number of folder levels on the disc and the names of the MP3 files. The priority of folders and file depends on the characters used in their names, with symbols having the highest priority, followed by numerals (0-9) and letters (A-Z). For example, with the MP3 disc hierarchy shown in the figure below, MP3 files are played in the sequence indicated by the numbers 1 to 9. ARTIST Folder 1 10u.
Creating MP3 Files MP3 files are created using special ripping and encoding programs (not supplied). When creating an MP3 disc with MP3 files, use ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format. MP3 Files and Copyrights Please be careful to respect copyrights when making and using MP3 files. Violating copyrights can result in penalties including compensation for damages. If you are unsure of your responsibilities regarding copyrights, please contact a legal professional.
Troubleshooting If you are experiencing a problem with the drive, check the following items before contacting us for assistance. If you cannot resolve the problem after checking these items, contact your dealer or our customer service department. You can also find the latest user support information for the CRX10U on web site. Refer to “Quick Start Guide” for details. Problem Cause/Solution The drive is not recognized by the computer, or it behaves incorrectly or intermittently.
Problem Cause/Solution Cannot remove the disc. t When the drive is off, pressing the Eject button does not open the top cover. Turn the drive on, or use the manual eject lever. Refer to “Names and Functions of Parts” on page 12. t If the HOLD (inhibit inadvertent operation) switch on the side of the drive is in the HOLD position, move it to the other position. t While writing is in progress, you cannot remove the disc by pressing the Eject button.
Problem Cause/Solution Created music CDs are noisy (noise is mixed into the played sound). t Refer to the FAQ or troubleshooting sections of the writer software manual to change the writer software settings. A failure occurs when the computer boots up, or the writer software does not operate properly.
Problem Cause/Solution No sound can be heard in the headphones or computer speakers when playing a music CD. t The sound output destination is determined by Windows settings. • If using Windows Me or Windows 2000, click the Start button - Settings - Control Panel - System, and select the Device Manager tab. (If using Windows 2000, click the Hardware tab and then the Device Manager button to display the Device Manager window.
Operating Precautions Special Precautions • Never use any AC adapter other than the one provided. Using a different adapter could damage the drive. • Never subject the drive to any vibration or physical shock while a write operation is in progress. Errors may occur while writing, rendering the CD-R/RW disc unusable. • Avoid bending the interface cable sharply, especially near the connectors. Doing so can damage the cable or cause poor contact.
Handling Discs • Handle discs only by the edges. Do not touch the recording surface of the disc. • Except where specified by the disc manufacturer or warranty, do not write on or attach labels to discs. • Do not store discs in a dusty or dirty location, in direct sunlight, near a heater or in a humid location. • Do not spill liquids on a disc. • To protect valuable data, always store discs in their cases. • Gently wipe discs with a soft cloth, from the center straight towards the outer edge.
Warranty Card & After Sales Service Warranty Card • The warranty card should be provided with this product at the time of purchase. • Please read the terms on the card, fill in any required items and keep it in a safe place. • The warranty period is one year from the date of purchase. After Sales Service If a problem arises, First check the “Troubleshooting” chapter in this manual. If the problem persists, Contact customer service.
Major Specifications Speed Write speed (CD-R) 2×, 4× Write speed (CD-RW) 2×, 4× Read speed 6× maximum Discs Compatible disc types CD-R CD-RW CD-ROM CD-ROM XA CD-DA CD Extra (CD+) Video CD CD TEXT Photo CD (Multisession compatible) CD-I CD Bridge Audio combined CD-ROM Disc diameter: 12 cm 8 cm (read only) Writing Methods Track at once Disc at once Session at once Packet writing Drive Data transfer rate Maximum: 900 KB/s (6×1)) Access time Average (random stroke): 160 ms 1) The maximum data transfer rate dep
Interface Drive interface USB 1.1 compliant Buffer capacity 8 MB Battery Battery Pack Model NP-F550 Charging time2) Approx. 5 hours Operating time3) Playing music Approx. 2.5 hours Writing Approx. 2 hours 2) This is a general indication of the amount of time required to fully charge the battery from the completely discharged condition. 3) Actual charging time and operating time depend on the surrounding temperature and conditions of use.
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