Sony CRX175A1 Merkblatt

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TM

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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.

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.

❑ Writes up to 10

×

 speed on CD-RW disc

media.

❑ Reads CD-ROM discs at up to 40

×

speed.

❑ Buffer under-run error protection.

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

❑ 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.

• 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.

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)

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:

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: it_help@sony.ca

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: +61-2-9887-6666

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: Helpdesk@SonyNordic.no

(For Nordic regions)

• E-mail: CNCE.SONY@suplie.com

(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):

+65-3291715

• E-mail Address:

EDMS.Support@ap.sony.com

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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)

Track-at-once
Disc-at-once
Session-at-once
Packet writing

Data transfer rate
Up to 6000 kbytes/sec (40

×

 speed

1)

)

Access time
Average random stroke

150 ms

1)

Maximum data transfer rate depends on the
capabilities of the host PC

Operating temperature
5 to 40 ºC

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)

Drive interface
ATAPI (EIDE) compliant

2 MB

Please note that specifications and
appearance may be subject to change
without notice.