Introduction
The CRXP-90MU has the following features:❑Comes equipped with a “Memory Stick” slot.❑Featurestechnology to prevent buffer under-run errors.❑Can write CD-R discs at a speed of up to 24⋅ .❑Can write CD-RW discs at a speed of up to 10⋅ .❑Can read CD-ROM discs at a speed of up to 24⋅ .
❑Can read DVD-ROM discs at a speed of up to 8⋅ .❑Has a compact, lightweight design for portability.

❑Includes a compact, lightweight AC adapter that is compatible with power supply voltages from 100 to 240 V.

❑Provided with a USB 2.0 interface cable.❑When connected to a system supportingUSB 2.0, provides full-performance read speeds of up to 24⋅ (3600 KB/s).
Connecting the Drive to a Personal Computer
Connect the drive to a personal computer asCAUTION

 

shown in the illustration below.• Be sure to read the Quick Start Guide before

 

connecting the CRXP-90MU to the computer the first

 

time.

 

• Use only the supplied AC adapter and power cord for

 

connections.
to AC power outlet
Inserting and Removing “ Memory Stick”
Inserting “ Memory Stick”

1 Push “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot until it is fully inserted. Insert “Memory Stick” until you hear a click.

CAUTION

Be careful in what direction “Memory Stick” is

inserted. Inserting “Memory Stick” in the wrongInsert in the direction of ▲ direction may cause damage to the “Memory

Stick” slot and/or “Memory Stick”.Removing “ Memory Stick”

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Portable

CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive

with “Memory Stick” slot
Required System Configuration

CAUTION

User’s Guide

The CRXP-90MU can be used with a personal computer with the following specifications:

Windows PC❑CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or faster❑RAM: At least 64 MB❑Hard disk space: 1 GB or more

❑OS: Windows 98 Second Edition (Windows 98 SE), Windows 2000 Professional (Windows 2000), Windows Millennium (Windows Me), or Windows XP Home Edition or Professional (Windows XP)

❑Computer with a USB connector

❑Computer must have a CD-ROM drive or be capable of connection to the Internet. (Used for installing driver software with Windows 98 SE or Windows 2000.)

Macintosh
❑ PowerMac G3, G4, G4 Cube, iMac,
iBook, PowerBook G3, G4
❑ Mac OS 9.0.4, 9.1, 9.2.1

CAUTION

•The required system configuration is designed to provide the basic capability to write CD-R and CD- RW discs. In order to actually use the CRXP-90MU, it is necessary to satisfy not only the system requirements described here, but also the system requirements that are specified for the writer software. (The system requirements for writer software usually exceed the system requirements described here.) Refer to your Software User’s guides for details.

•system meeting the following requirements is needed in order to use USB 2.0 operation with this drive.

—USB cable conforming to USB 2.0 (supplied with this drive)—Computer that is equipped with a USB

2.0-compliant USB connector or PCI adapter card1), and on which the USB 2.0 EHCI driver software2) has been installed.

1)

Recommended Product: Adaptec

 

“USB2connect” card (AUA-3100LP)

2)

The USB 2.0 EHCI driver software is supplied

 

with currently available PCI adapter cards that

 

conform to USB 2.0. Further, Microsoft has

 

released the USB 2.0 EHCI driver software for

 

Windows XP, therefore it is also possible to use

 

this driver software with Windows XP. 3)

3)

For details, contact your USB 2.0 adapter dealer

 

or consult the Microsoft Corporation Web site.

• When connected to a product that conforms to the

earlier USB 1.1 standard, the drive operates at the

 

to USB connector on the PC
Precautions for USB ConnectionsUsing the CRXP-90MU with Windows
Connect the CRXP-90MU directly to a USBOnce the CRXP-90MU has been set up, the
port on the computer. Operation through aUSB cable can be connected and removed
hub (including keyboard USB hubs) cannotwhile the CRXP-90MU and computer
be guaranteed.remain turned on. However, for Windows,

 

we recommend clickingor on the

 

task bar and allowing the CRXP-90MU to

 

stop before removing the cable.
Loading and Ejecting Discs
Loading a Disc1 Press the eject button to open the top cover.

The top cover will open slightly by itself. Lift it all of the way open manually.

Do not remove “Memory Stick” when the “Memory Stick” busy indicator is lit. Doing so may cause loss of data on “Memory Stick”.

1 Make sure that the “Memory Stick” busy indicator is off, and then push “Memory Stick”.

2 Move your hand away and remove “Memory Stick”.

When you move your hand away, “Memory Stick” partially comes out so that you can remove it.

❑

At least 64 MB RAM

❑

Macintosh with built in USB connector

fastest transfer speed allowed under USB 1.1.

• Macintosh supports USB1.1 only.
(As of April 2002)
2 Load a disc.
Eject buttonBumper
CRXP-90MU
2002 Sony CorporationPrinted in Malaysia
Names and Functions of Parts
Main unit

1

2

9

3

 

Push down on the center of the disc until the disc clicks into place. Do not press too hard. Also, be careful not to touch the lens or any other optical parts in the drive.

CAUTION

When loading a disc, press the disc’s edge against the side of the spring-loaded bumper inside the disc compartment. Make sure that the disc’s recording surface does not sit on top of the bumper before closing the drive cover.

Disc
List of Accessories

When you unpack the carton, make sure that it contains the and all of the accessories listed below.

If anything is missing or damaged, contact your retailer.
• CRXP-90MU• AC Adapter (AC-CRX85)
English

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

Franç ais

Reportez-vous au présent manuel ainsi qu’au document intitulé “Lecteur d’interface USB-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 USB-Schenittstelle- Anwenderanleitung” auf der mitgelieferten Software-Disc.

Españ ol

8

4

 

7

5

 

6

 

Label facing upPress here.

Disc

3 Close the top cover.
• USB Cable

Consulte este manual junto con la “Unidad de interfaz USB-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 USB” nel disco del software allegato, nel quale sono contenute informazioni più dettagliate.

Portuguê s
1Top Cover2Power Jack (rear of unit)Connect the AC adapter (provided) here.

CAUTION

Never connect any AC adapter other than the one that was provided with the CRXP-90MU.

3USB ConnectorConnect the USB cable (provided) here.4Power SwitchUse this switch to turn the CRXP-90MU on and off.
5 Manual Eject Lever (bottom of unit)
7Eject ButtonPress this button to open the top cover.Important

The CRXP-90MU is equipped with an electronically powered eject mechanism in order to prevent the top cover from being opened accidentally while the drive is in operation. As a result, if the drive is off, pressing the eject button will not open the top cover. Furthermore, even when the power is on, depending on the status of the application that is currently running, the top cover might not open for one second or longer after the eject button is pressed.

If the top cover does not open when the eject button is pressed (unless the drive is currently writing a disc), press the manual eject lever (located on the bottom of the drive) in the direction indicated by the arrow to open the top cover.

You can now access the data on the disc.Press here firmly to close.Ejecting a Disc

1 Press the eject button to open the top cover. The top cover will open slightly by itself.

You can then manually lift it until it opens fully.
• Power cord• Quick Start Guide
• User’s Guide• Software Quick Start Guide
• Software Discs• Warranty Card
• Ferrite Clamps

 

Note

To guard against possible loss or damage, be sure to make a backup copy of the provided software discs. The software discs are not sold separately.

Before Connecting the USB Cable

Attach the ferrite clamps to both ends of the USB cable. To position the center of the ferrite clamps as shown in the illustration below, wind the USB cable around it once, and then secure the ferrite clamp by closing it until you hear a click.

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

Nederlands

Raadpleeg deze handleiding alsook de “USB 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 USB gränssnitt” på den medföljande programskivan.

When the CRXP-90MU is off, push this
lever in the direction indicated by the
arrow to open the top cover.
6 CD/DVD Busy Indicator
When the CRXP-90MU is turned on, the
indicator lights green. When the CD/
DVD drive is in use, the indicator lights

8“Memory Stick” Busy Indicator When reading or writing data on “Memory Stick”, the indicator lights orange.

9“Memory Stick” Slot Insert “Memory Stick” here.
2 Remove the disc.

Hold one finger against the edge of the disc from the side of the CRXP-90MU, and press another finger against the protrusion in the center of the drive to remove the disc.

CAUTION

Approximately 8 cm

Note

Approximately 8 cm

orange.
• Make sure that the disc has stopped spinning before removing the disc.

•Do not open the top cover while the CD/DVD busy indicator is orange. Doing so may cause the computer to freeze up.

To satisfy radio-frequency interference suppression standards, be sure to install the ferrite clamps correctly. They reduce the possibility interference with other devices.