Sony CD-R/RW User Manual

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Introduction
Features
This CD-R/RW drive has the following features:
General
5 1/4 inch half-height drive form factor.
Fast SCSI bus interface embedded (based on SCSI-2).
Integrated buffer memory.
Power tray loading and ejection (manual eject too).
Housed in an airtight frame casing.
Supported formats and modes
CD-ROM (mode 1), CD-ROM XA (Mode 2 form 1 & 2 data) 
PHOTO-CD (read only) & Video-CD, CD-I (Mode 2, form 1 and 2)
CD-DA, CD-EXTRA and CD-I Ready (read only)
CD-TEXT, CD-Recordable & CD-ReWritable
Audio
Outputs 16-bit digital audio data over SCSI interface.
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
System requirements of format software
SCSI host adapter card (Bus Mastering)
150 MB or more free hard disc space
3.5" floppy disk drive
Mouse (Microsoft-compatible)
32 MB of RAM or more
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Contents
Introduction
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Features..........................................................................................................5
System Requirements for WINDOWS 95/98/NT ............................................5
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
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Front Panel / Rear Panel ................................................................................6
Precautions
7
Hardware Installation
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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
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Starting Up....................................................................................................16
Troubleshooting
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Checklist .......................................................................................................18
Additional Installation Cases.........................................................................18
Technical Support .........................................................................................19
Specifications
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Dimension diagram ..........................................................Last page of manual
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