DVD-VIDEO Playback and Region Codes (Region Numbers)

Product and Support Information

Main Specifications

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

The playing of DVD-VIDEO (DVD discs) is
In order for the DVD-ROM drive to play a
protected and controlled by a region code*
DVD-VIDEO, the region code shown on the
setting.
DVD disc, the region code of the DVD-
* Region Playback Control standard (RPC
ROM drive, and the DVD video software
standard)
region code must all match.

DVD-VIDEO Playback and Region Codes with the CRXP-90MU

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:

Technical Support

Please consult the above sources before calling with questions about using CRXP-90MU, 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: CRXP-90MU
• Serial number
Speed
Write speed
24⋅ maximum (CD-R)
10⋅ maximum (CD-RW)
Read speed
24⋅ maximum (CD-ROM)
8⋅ maximum (DVD-ROM)
Discs
Compatible discs
Power Supply/Miscellaneous
Power supply
External power jack: rated 5 V
AC adapter: AC-CRX85 (rated input AC100 V - 240 V)
Power consumption

2.0 A

Size
Approximately 129 ⋅ 19 ⋅ 134 mm (W ⋅ H ⋅ D)

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 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.

With the CRXP-90MU, the region code can be set up to five times, including the initial assignment (RPC Phase 2 standard). The CRXP-90MU region code is set by the DVD-VIDEO playback software.

Important

After setting the region code five times (including the initial setting), the setting becomes permanent and cannot be changed. Thereafter, you will only be able to play DVD-VIDEOs whose region code matches that set the fifth time.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to make unauthorized changes to the region code. Any problems that result from doing so will not be covered by the warranty.

Points to Consider when Playing DVD-VIDEOs

The playback conditions for DVD-VIDEOs are sometimes determined by software makers. Since the CRXP-90MU plays back discs as determined by the software manufacturer, some drive functions may not always work as expected. When playing back DVD-VIDEOs, refer to the instructions accompanying each disc.

http://www.sony.com.au
Products purchased in Europe:*
http://www.sonyisstorage.com/support
Products purchased in Hong Kong:*
http://www.sony.com.hk/Electronics/cp
Products purchased in China:*
http://www.sony.com.cn/Electronics/edmh
Products Purchase in Singapore:
http://www.sony.com.sg/asianit/
Products purchased in Taiwan:*
http://www.sony.com.tw/stwn/cpd/index.htm
Products purchased in Korea:*
http://www.sony.co.kr/cp
Products purchased in Brazil:
• 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 products 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 products purchased in Canada
CD-ROM
DVD-ROM
CD-ROM XA
DVD-Video
Photo CD
CD-DA
CD-R
CD-RW
Video CD
CD Extra (CD+)
CD TEXT
Disc diameter: 12 cm
8 cm (CD-DA reading only)
Writing methods
Track at once
Disc at once
Session at once
Fixed packet writing
Drive
Weight
Approximately 260 g (main unit only)
Interfaces
Drive interface
USB 2.0 compliant*
*For connection to a computer using the USB cable provided with the CRXP-90MU.
Buffer capacity
8 MB
“ Memory Stick” slot

Write speed

Up to 1.5 MB/s
• 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 on the “Product and Support Information” page. The telephone number below is not for customer service but only for official purpose.

 

Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
CRXP-90MU
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

About “ Memory Stick”

Using “ Memory Stick”

You can read data from and write data to “Memory Stick” using Windows or Macintosh usual file operations.

If an error message appears

If an error occurs when reading or writing to “Memory Stick”, and that a blue screen appears with a message indicating that data may be lost, “Memory Stick” may be write- protected. In this case, slide the write-protect switch as illustrated below to remove the protection. No data is erased from “Memory

•Data may be lost if:

–“Memory Stick” is removed from the drive or the computer turned off while reading or writing data.

–“Memory Stick” is subjected to an electrostatic discharge or electrostatic noise.

•If write-behind caching is enabled for removable disk drives, follow the procedure below to disable the function. Using the drive with this function active may cause abnormal operation.

With Windows XP

On the [start] menu, click [Control Panel], click [Performance and Maintenance], click [System], click the [Hardware] tab, click [Device Manager], and double-click [Disk Drives]. Right-click [SONY MEMORYSTICK CRX] and click [Properties] on the shortcut menu. Click the [Policies] tab and clear the [Enable write caching on the disk] check box.

With Windows 2000
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Products 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.

Customer Services for Media Products

Sony Electronics Inc., New Jersey, U.S.A. Sony of Canada Ltd., Ontario, Canada http://www.mediabysony.com/

Sony France S.A. Customer Service
(Sony of Canada Limited):
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST

•Toll Free: 1-800-961-7669

•E-mail Address: it_help@sony.ca

For products purchased in Australia or New Zealand (Sony Australia Limited): Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. EST

•Toll Free: 1300-13-7669

•International: +61-2-9887-6666
For products purchased in Europe (Sony UK Limited):
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m
• Toll Free:
00800-CNCESONY (00800-26237669)
• E-mail Address:
Helpdesk@SonyNordic.no
Data transfer rate
Maximum: 10800 KB/s (DVD-ROM 8⋅ 1))
Access time
Average (random stroke): 160 ms

1)The maximum data transfer rate varies according to the performance capabilities of the computer.

Buffer underrun error protection
technology
Operating Environment/Storage Environment
Operating temperature
5°C to 35°C

Read speed

Up to 2.45 MB/s

*Maximum read and write speeds depend on the capabilities of the computer and the type of “Memory Stick” used.

These specifications and the appearance of the product are subject to change without notice.

two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(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 Umgebung(en):

Stick” if this occurs.

CAUTION

• “Memory Stick” are formatted at the time of

manufacture. There is no need to reformat them.

Formatting “Memory Stick” with your computer may

cause access problems when inserting it into other

“Memory Stick” compatible device.

On the [Start] menu point to [Settings], click [Control Panel], and double-click [System]. Click the [Hardware] tab, click [Device Manager], and double- click [Disk drives]. Right-click [SONY MEMORYSTICK CRX], and then click [Properties] on the shortcut menu. Click the [Disk Properties] tab and clear the [Write cache enabled] check box.

With Windows Me ⁄ and Windows 98 SE
40465 Pontonx sur l’Adour France http://www.sony-europe.com/
(For Nordic regions)
CNCE.SONY@suplie.com
(For other European regions)

Safety Regulations

WARNING

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

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

CAUTION

• To use “Memory Stick” formatted with a computer,

reformat it with a “Memory Stick” compatible device.

• Other “Memory Stick” compatible devices require the

“MemoryStick.ind” file on “Memory Stick”. Do not

erase this file.
• Do not attempt to defragment or compress the
“Memory Stick” drive.

On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], click [Control Panel], and double-click [System]. Click the [Performance] tab, click [File System], click the [Removable Disk] tab, and clear the [Enable write- behind caching on all removable disk drives] check box.

Warranty Card & After Sales Service

Warranty Card

• A warranty card should be provided with
• The warranty period is one year from the
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 this CRXP-90MU 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 mains plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect mains power.

Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Achtung

Zur Trennung vom Netz ist der Netzsecker aus der Steckdose zu ziehen, welche sich in der Nähe des Gerätes befinden muß und leicht zugänlich sein soll.

Protecting Data on “ Memory Stick”

this product at the place of purchase.
date of purchase.
• Please read the warranty card, fill in the

 

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

•

Power-Burn, and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

•

“Memory Stick”, and

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

To prevent accidental loss of important data, use the write-protect switch on “Memory Stick”. Slide the switch to the write-protect or write-enable position.

Write-protect position

Slide the switch right to the write-protect position. It is now impossible to write or delete data on “Memory Stick”. We suggest

specified information, and retain it for

Note

future reference.

The warranty and technical support service are valid

 

only in the countries or sales regions specified on the

 

warranty card.
This label is located on the disc tray and inside the bottom cover.

Dieses Etikett befindet sich auf der CD-Schublade und auf der Innenseite der unteren Abdeckung.

DANGER

•Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

•Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.

•Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective manufacturers, although the™ and ®marks are not used in the text.

Write-enable position

Slide the switch left to the write-enable position. You can read, write, and delete data on “Memory Stick” Formatting “Memory Stick” is also possible. When you want to write data on “Memory Stick”, slide the switch to the write-enable position.

that you slide the switch to the write-protect position when you only read data on “Memory Stick”.

ConnectorWrite-enable Write-protectposition position

After-Sales Service

Repairs under Warranty

We provide repair services as described in this manual and on the Warranty Card. Please contact your supplier or repair service provider for details.

Repairs outside of Warranty
Repair Requirements

If the drive needs repair, return, it together with all supplied accessories (USB cables and AC adapter) to your place of purchase or repair service provider.

• If you return the drive to your place of
purchase or repair service provider because
of damage resulting from misuse or other

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM

VORSICHT

SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG. WENN ABDECKUNG

GEOFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

This CRXP-90MU is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom cover.

Bei diesem CRXP-90MU handelt es sich um ein Laser-Produkt der Klasse 1.

Das Etikett mit der Aufschrift LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT befindet sich auf der Unterseite des Gehäuses.

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

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

❑ Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for failure of the computer or other

devices, incompatibility with special hardware, operating problems caused by
LOCK

LOCK

Place the label here

 

“ Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick” is a new generation of

CAUTION

 

small, light, high-capacity removable

• When attaching a label to “Memory Stick”, only use

storage media.

“Memory Stick” labels. Do not use other types of

There are two types of “Memory Stick”:
labels.

• When storing or carrying “Memory Stick”, keep it in

the ordinary “Memory Stick” and
its original case.
“MagicGate* Memory Stick”.

• Avoid touching the connector or making it come in

You can use both types with the CRXP-
contact with metallic objects.
90MU. However, because the CRXP-

• Do not drop, bend, or submit “Memory Stick” to

external shock.
90MU does not support the MagicGate
• Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick”.
standards, data recorded with the
• Avoid dropping liquids on “Memory Stick”.
CRXP-90MU is not subject to MagicGate

 

 

copyright protection.

 

 

* MagicGate is a coding method that allows copyright

 

 

protection.

 

 

If operation can be restored by repair, we will repair the drive for a charge.
causes, you will be responsible for all
repair-related expenses, including shipping
and handling and product adjustments.

CLASS 1

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

LASER PRODUCT

 

LASER KLASSE 1

KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

PRODUKT

 

DANGER
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

 

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
ATTENTION
RAYONNEMENT VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE.

 

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
VORSICHT
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN

 

ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
ADVARSEL
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING,

 

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

ADVARSEL

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.

 

UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
VARNING
SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR

 

ÖPPNAD. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.
VARO!
NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA

 

LASERSÄTEILYLLE, ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEN.

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 of all or part of the supplied software and Users

Guide, 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.
Please Record Responsibly

Before copying anything onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc, please be sure you are not violating copyright laws. Most software companies allow you to make a back-up or archive copy of software. Check your software’s license agreement for specific details.