Introduction

This product offers the following features.❑An internal CD-RW drive with ATAPI (EIDE) interface for PCs.❑Writes up to 52⋅ speed on CD-R disc media.❑Writes up to 32⋅ speed on CD-RW disc media.❑Reads CD-ROM discs at up to 52⋅ speed.

❑With the Turbo Boost function, easily switch from the default 40⋅ read/write speed to 52⋅ speed.*

* For details, see “Turbo Boost Function” below.
❑Features “Power-Burn conformed” technology to prevent buffer under-runerrors.

“Power-Burn conformed” is used to refer to a CD-R/RW that uses CD-R/RW recording technology (ICs and/or firmware) other than Power-Burn, but provides performance equivalent to that of Sony original Power-Burn technology based on the Power-Burn concept.

Notes

•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.

Specifications

Compatible discs
CD-RCD-RW
CD-ROMCD-ROM XA
CD-DA1)CD Extra (CD+)
Video CDCD TEXT
Photo CDDisc diameter 12 cm8 cm (reading only)

1)This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

When you use this unit as an audio CD player, please use compact discs with the following mark.

Buffer under-run error protection technologyOperating Environment5 to 40 °CPower and Miscellaneous
DC +5 V

1.5 A

DC +12 V

1.5 A

SizeApprox. 145.8 ⋅ 41.3 ⋅ 165 mm (W⋅ H⋅ D) (excluding front bezel)WeightApprox. 0.9 kg (drive only)

Safety Regulations

WARNING

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this document could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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 servicing to qualified personnel only.

CAUTION:

As the laser beam in the CRX230A is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

The use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This label is located on the top of the drive unit enclosure.Dieses Etikett befindet sich an der Oberseite des Laufwerksgehäuses.
A-BNH-100-12(1)

CD-RW Drive

Product Information

System Requirements

This CD-RW drive 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
52⋅ speed, a Pentium II/400 MHz or
higher is recommended.
❑ PC/AT-compatible PC
❑ OS:

 

Windows®98 Second Edition

Windows®

2000 Professional

Windows®

Millennium Edition

Windows®

XP Home Edition
❑At least 32 MB RAM (64 MB or higher recommended)❑At least 1 GB available hard disk space❑One available EIDE (ATAPI) interface connection with DMA capability❑One empty 5-inch half-height drive bay❑One available internal +12 V/+5 V power connector

Notes

• 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
and “Windows” also have to be taken into
consideration. (Normally, these requirements will be
higher than the above specifications.)
Writing Systems

 

 

Track-at-onceDisc-at-once
Session-at-oncePacket writing

 

 

 

Drive

 

 

Data transfer rate

 

 

CD-ROM Up to 7800 KB/s (52⋅speed)2)
Access time

 

 

Average random stroke

CD-ROM

100 ms
2)When using the Turbo Boost function.The maximum data transfer rate depends on the capabilities of the host PC.
InterfaceDrive interfaceATAPI (EIDE)-compliantDrive InquiryVender Identification = “SONY”Product Identification = “CD-RW CRX230E”Buffer capacity2 MB

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

The CD-RW drive is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located at the top of the enclosure.
Bei diesem CD-RW-Laufwerk handelt es sich umCLASS 1

 

ein Laser-Produkt der Klasse 1.LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
LASER PRODUCT
Das Etikett mit der Aufschrift LASER KLASSE 1

 

 

 

LASER KLASSE 1

 

PRODUKT befindet sich auf der Oberseite desKLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
PRODUKT
Gehäuses.

 

 

 

Included Documents❑Quick Start Guide❑Software Quick Start Guide❑Electronic manual on the software disc❑Warranty cards❑Product Information (this document)
Windows® XP Professional
• The drive cannot be assured to operate properly if
connected to an ATAPI interface adapter card (we
cannot guarantee compatibility or offer user support).

Product and Support Information

Sony Global Sites Information
FCC Compliance:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

Package Contents

Please verify that the package includes the following accessories with the drive when unpacking.

If any of these items appears to be missing or damaged, please contact your supplier.

• CD-RW drive• 40-pin ATAPI (IDE) flat cable
•Screws (⋅ 4)•Product Information (this document)•Software Quick Start Guide•Quick Start Guide (for ATAPI (EIDE) Interface Drive)•Software disc•Warranty cards
Product purchased in the USA:*http://sony.storagesupport.com/Product purchased in Canada:http://www.sony.ca/

Product purchased in Australia or New Zealand: http://www.sony.com.au/support.asp

Product purchased in Europe:*http://www.sonydvd-link.comProduct purchased in Hong Kong:*http://www.sony.com.hk/Electronics/cp

Product purchased in China:* http://www.sony.com.cn/Electronics/edmh/ service.htm

Product Purchase in Singapore:http://www.sony.com.sg/asianit/
Product purchased in Taiwan:*http://www.sony.com.tw/stwn/cpd/index.htmProduct purchased in Korea:*http://www.sony.co.kr/cpProduct purchased in Brazil:http://www.sony.com.br/eletronicosProduct purchased in the Middle East:http://www.sony-middleeast.com* Local Web sites for computer peripheral productsAbout 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)

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Note:

If you have any questions about this product, you may call the telephone number listed in the “Product and Support Information” section. The telephone number below is not for customer service, but for official purposes only.

 

Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:SONY
Model No.:CRX230A
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA
Telephone No.:

201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
CRX230A
2003 Sony CorporationPrinted in China

P/N: 7819900503

English

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

Français

Reportez-vous au présent manuel ainsi qu’au document intitulé “Lecteur d'interface ATAPI - Guide de l’utilisateur” contenu sur le disque du logiciel accompagnant ce produit pour plus de détails.

Deutsch

Einzelheiten entnehmen Sie bitte diesem Handbuch sowie der “Laufwerk mit ATAPI-Schnittstelle - Anwenderanleitung” auf der mitgelieferten Software-Disc.

Note

To guard against possible loss or damage, be sure to make a backup copy of the provided software disc on a CD-R disc or other media. The software disc is not sold separately.

Please Record Responsibly

Before copying anything onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc, make sure that you are not violating copyright laws. Most software companies allow you to make a backup or archive copy of software. Check your software license agreement for details.

Technical Support

Please consult the above sources before calling with questions about using this product, or with technical questions about the drive or the supplied software. If using telephone or e-mail support, please have the following information available:

• Model number: CRX230A
• Serial number
• Date and place of purchase
• Computer maker and model number

Product purchased in Australia or New Zealand (Sony Australia Limited): Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. EST

•Toll Free: (Australia) 1300-13-7669 (NZ) 0800-7669-7895•E-mail: CIC-Customerissues@ap.sony.comProduct purchased in Europe:Monday to Friday8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. CET(Except December 25th and January 1st)

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CE Sicherheitsbestimmungen

Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die Verwendung in folgender / folgenden

Español

Consulte este manual junto con la “Unidad de interfaz ATAPI - Guía del usuario” del disco de software suministrado, que contiene información más detallada.

Italiano

Fare riferimento al presente manuale insieme a “Guida dell’utilizzatore dell’unità disco con interfaccia ATAPI” nel disco del software allegato, nel quale sono contenute informazioni più dettagliate.

Português

Consulte este manual juntamente com o “Guia do Utilizador do Drive de Interface ATAPI” incluído no disco de software fornecido, para obter informações mais detalhadas.

Nederlands

Turbo Boost Function

The default read/write speed of this drive is 40⋅ speed. With a single touch, you can activate the Turbo Boost function, making the read/write speed 52⋅ speed.

CAUTION

•On rare occasions, some discs may not be able to tolerate 52⋅ speed, causing them to break. We

recommend that you do not use deeply scratched, brittle, or other discs that may break at 52⋅ speed.

•The Turbo Boost function does not increase read/write speed with CD-RW discs.1Insert a disc into the drive.The speed when you insert a disc is normally 40⋅ speed.
2Press the Eject button for five seconds.

The Busy indicator blinks twice and the speed switches to 52⋅ speed. (The Turbo Boost function is active.)

Notes

•When you want to write at 52⋅ speed, insert the disc into the drive, activate the Turbo Boost function, and then start writing to the disc.

•When writing with the Turbo Boost function, the Busy indicator blinks more rapidly than usual. (About twice as fast as when writing at the default write speed.)

•When you open the disc tray, the speed reverts to its default of 40⋅ speed.

•The Turbo Boost function does not guarantee a 52⋅ write speed. Depending on the condition of the disc you are using, the speed may be lower.

• Computer specifications (CPU speed,
memory size, OS version, etc.)
• Writing software used (version, etc.)

Local technical support service is available only in the following sales regions:

Product purchased in the 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.Product purchased in Canada (Sony of Canada Limited):24 hours / 7 days a week

•Toll Free: 1-800-961-7669

•http://www.sony.ca/sonyca/ customersupport_contactus.shtml
• Austria

0179 567 397

• Belgium

027 173 220 / 027 173 221

• Denmark

70 112 107

• Finland

01080 6570

• France

0803 827962

• Germany

01805 987 986

• Greece

00800 4412 1175

• Ireland

01890925069

• Italy

848800977

• Luxembourg

034 208 083 60

• Netherlands

020 346 9404

• Norway

810 01 005

• Portugal

214 154 221

• Spain

901 120 105

• Sweden

0858 769 241

• Switzerland

084 424 6336 / 084 423 7337

•United Kingdom 0870 240 2410•E-mail: support@sonyopticalstorage-link.comProduct purchased in Singapore(Sony Electronics Singapore Pte. Ltd.):Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.•Storage Support Hotline (not toll free): +65-3291715•E-mail: EDMS.Support@ap.sony.com
Umgebung(en):

• Wohngegenden• Gewerbegebiete• Leichtindustriegebiete (Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022, Klasse B.)

•Power-Burn and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.•Pentium is a registrated trademark of Intel Corporation.

•Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS 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.

Before using this device, be sure to read the end-user license agreements for the software provided with your computer.

❑Our product warranty is valid only when the supplied accessories (including software) are used in the specified or recommended system environment, in accordance with the documentation, and applies only to the CD-RW drive. Our customer service and user support apply only under these product warranty conditions.

❑Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for failure of the computer or other devices, incompatibility with special hardware, operating problems caused by improper installation of software, loss of data, discs or other accidental or incidental damage that might occur when using this product.

❑The guarantee and user support for this product are valid only within the countries or sales regions specified on the warranty card.

❑Copyright laws prohibit the copying in part or in full of the supplied software and documentation, or loaning the software, without obtaining permission of the copyright holder.

❑We cannot accept responsibility for any direct or indirect financial damage or loss of profit that might occur when using the supplied software.

❑The supplied software can only be used with this product.

❑Specifications of the supplied software may be changed without notice in the interest in product improvement.

Raadpleeg deze handleiding alsook de “ATAPI Station-interface -Gebruikershandleiding” op de bijgevoegde Software Disc, die meer gedetaileerde informatie bevat.

Svenska

Förutom denna bruksanvisning finns mer information i “Brukanvisning för enhet med ATAPI gränssnitt” på den medföljande programskivan.