Introduction
The CRX175A1 offers the following | ❑ Writes up to 10⋅ speed on |
features. | media. |
| ❑ Reads |
❑ An internal | speed. |
(EIDE) interface for PCs. | ❑ Buffer |
❑ Writes up to 24⋅ speed on |
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media. |
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Main Specifications
Discs
Compatible disc types
CD-R
CD-RW
CD-ROM
CD-ROM XA
CD-DA
Operating/Storage Environment
Operating temperature 5 to 40 ºC
Power and Miscellaneous
DC +5 V | 2.0 A max. |
DC +12 V | 2.0 A max. |
System Requirements
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.
CAUTION
•The above system configuration is given as a minimum requirement for a system on which basic
•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.
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)
Writing Systems
Track-at-once
Disc-at-once
Session-at-once
Packet writing
Drive
Data transfer rate
Up to 6000 kbytes/sec (40⋅ speed1))
Access time
Average random stroke 150 ms
1)Maximum data transfer rate depends on the capabilities of the host PC
Size |
Approx. 145.8 ⋅ 41.3 ⋅ 195.0 mm (WHD)
Weight
Approx. 1 kg (drive only)
Interface
Drive interface
ATAPI (EIDE) compliant
Buffer capacity
2 MB
Please note that specifications and appearance may be subject to change without notice.
Product and Support Information
Sony Global Sites
Information
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)
Technical Support
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:
•Model number: CRX175A1
•Serial number
•Date and place of purchase
•Computer maker and model number
•Computer specifications (CPU speed, memory size, OS version, etc.)
•Writer software used (version, etc.)
Local technical support service is available in the following sales regions:
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:
•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:
•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
•Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
•Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective manufacturers, although the TM and ® marks are not used in the text.
Please Record Responsibly
Before copying anything onto a
English
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.
Franç ais
Deutsch
Einzelheiten entnehmen Sie bitte diesem Handbuch zusammen mit der “Betriebsanleitung für das ATAPI- Schnittstellenlaufwerk” auf der mitgelieferten
Españ ol
Consulte este manual junto con la “Guía del usuario de la unidad de interfaz ATAPI” del
Italiano
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.
Portuguê s
Consulte este manual junto com o “Guia do Utilizador do Drive de Interface ATAPI” no
Nederlands
Raadpleeg deze gebruiksaanwijzing samen met de “ATAPI
Svenska
Vi hänvisar till denna bruksanvisning tillsammans med “Användarguide för enhet med ATAPI gränssnitt” på den bifogade