Sony CRX10U manual

 2001 Sony Corporation User’s Guide CRX10U CD-R/R W Drive 4-650-837- 11 (1)[...]

2 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 ser[...]

3 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. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PR[...]

4 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): • Wohn[...]

5 English English T ab le of Contents Safety Regulations .......................................................... 2 Introduction ...................................................................... 7 System Configuration Requirements ............................ 7 Compatible Discs ............................................................ 9 A[...]

6 • 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[...]

7 Continued Intr oduction 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 [...]

8 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 enhance[...]

9 Continued 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.[...]

10 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.[...]

11 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 ReWrita[...]

12 Names and Functions of P ar ts 5 6 3 7 2 0 qa 9 8 1 qd 4 qs 1 Top Cover 2 Battery Compartment (on rear) 3 Power Jack (on rear) Connect the supplied AC- CRX10U 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. 5 Power Indicator When power i[...]

13 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. 8 POWER Switch This switch t[...]

14 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. Precautions for USB Connections • Connect the CRX10U directly to a USB[...]

15 Continued Using the Battery P ack 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 wou[...]

16 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 p[...]

17 Continued 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. CAUTION Use only the supplied AC-CRX10U AC adapter and power cord. 3 Connect the remote control. To power outlet[...]

18 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 POWER Indicator Charging CHARGE 1) / e Flashes orange/green rr CHARGE 1) / r Flashes orange/green rr CHARGE 1) / t Flashes orange/green rr CHARGE 1) / y Flashes orange/green Fully charged for use FU[...]

19 Continued 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. 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 h[...]

20 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 fi[...]

21 Continued 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 equipp[...]

22 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 (mu[...]

23 Continued 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 rewi[...]

24 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. Each time you press PLAYMODE, the display changes as follows. Display Play Mode None Normal play Repeat all songs on the d[...]

25 Continued DISPLAY button 1 Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control while playing. 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 Sid[...]

26 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[...]

27 Continued 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 t[...]

28 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, wi[...]

29 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 comp[...]

30 Problem The drive is not recognized by the computer, or it behaves incorrectly or intermittently. After loading a disc, the audio skips or data cannot be read. Cause/Solution t The driver may not be properly installed. Try uninstalling and then reinstalling the driver using the procedure in the Quick Start Guide. t The power connector or interfa[...]

31 Continued Problem Cannot remove the disc. Writing fails when writing to CD-R/RW. Cause/Solution 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 sid[...]

32 Problem Created music CDs are noisy (noise is mixed into the played sound). A failure occurs when the computer boots up, or the writer software does not operate properly. Writer software other than the supplied program has been installed, but does not work. Although the drive worked normally in the past, operation became unstable at some point. [...]

33 Cause/Solution 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.) To enable[...]

34 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 int[...]

35 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[...]

36 W arranty Car d & 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 ch[...]

37 Continued 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 Tra[...]

38 Interface Drive interface USB 1.1 compliant Buffer capacity 8 MB Battery Battery Pack Model NP-F550 Charging time 2) Approx. 5 hours Operating time 3) 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) Actu[...]

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