Sony CDU926S User Manual

The CDU926S is a drive unit for CD-R discs, which stores a maximum of
650 Mbytes of digital data.

The drive unit has the following features:

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Reads and writes data in both CD-ROM and CD-ROM XA standard 
formats.

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Reads and writes data in CD-BRIDGE format which includes 
PHOTO-CD.

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Reads standard CD-DA (“Red Book”) encoded discs, and reads and 
writes CD-R discs conforming to “Orange Book Part II.”

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Supports the following write modes: Track at once, Variable packet, 
Fixed packet and Multisession.

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Outputs the audio as 16-bit digital data over the SCSI interface.

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Supports read and write operation at both standard speed and double 
speed, and read-only operation at sixfold speed.
Supports real time error correction at all speeds.

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5 1/4 inch half-height drive form factor.

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SCSI bus interface embedded. (Based on SCSI-2)

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512 kB buffer memory.

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Capable of audio CD playback provided with audio line output and 
headphones jack.

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Fast access time assures high-speed reading and writing operations.

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CD caddy for disc protection.

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Power loading and power eject.

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Automatic locking of the optical pick-up when the caddy is ejected. 
This ensures safety during transport.

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Emergency eject function which allows the caddy to be ejected 
manually.

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Capable of real time layered error correction.

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Employs a casing with an airtight frame.

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Install the appropriate application software before using this unit.

Introduction      5

Front Panel .............................................................................................................6
Rear Panel .............................................................................................................7

Getting Started .......................................................................................................9
Setting the Jumpers ...............................................................................................9
Opening the Computer .........................................................................................11
Connecting the Drive............................................................................................12
Mounting the Drive ...............................................................................................13
Host Adapter Installation ......................................................................................15
Closing the Computer...........................................................................................16

Loading a Caddy with a Disc ...............................................................................18
Storing Discs and Caddies ...................................................................................20
Care of Discs........................................................................................................20

Starting Up ...........................................................................................................21
Ejecting a Caddy ..................................................................................................22

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