A-BNH-100-12(1)
Introduction
Specifications
Safety Regulations
This product offers the following features.
❑ Features “Power-Burn conformed”
WARNING
Compatible discs
Buffer under-run error protection
technology to prevent buffer under-run
errors.
“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.
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.
CD-R
CD-RW
technology
❑ An internal CD-RW drive with ATAPI
(EIDE) interface for PCs.
CD-ROM
CD-ROM XA
CD Extra (CD+)
CD TEXT
CD-DA1)
❑ Writes up to 52× speed on CD-R disc
Operating Environment
Video CD
Photo CD
Disc diameter 12 cm
media.
5 to 40 °C
CAUTION:
❑ Writes up to 32× speed on CD-RW disc
media.
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.
Power and Miscellaneous
8 cm (reading only)
❑ Reads CD-ROM discs at up to 52×
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.
Notes
DC +5 V
1.5 A
speed.
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.
• Writing speed may automatically be adjusted
depending on the disc specified speed or disc
conditions such as weight imbalance and eccentricity.
DC +12 V 1.5 A
Size
Approx. 145.8 × 41.3 × 165 mm (W×H×D)
(excluding front bezel)
Weight
❑ With the Turbo Boost function, easily
switch from the default 40× read/write
speed to 52× speed.*
CD-RW Drive
This label is located on the top of the drive unit enclosure.
Dieses Etikett befindet sich an der Oberseite des Laufwerksgehäuses.
• 1× and 2× writing speed and discs are not supported.
When you use this unit as an audio CD player, please use compact discs
with the following mark.
* For details, see “Turbo Boost Function” below.
Approx. 0.9 kg (drive only)
Product Information
System Requirements
Interface
Included Documents
Writing Systems
Drive interface
ATAPI (EIDE)-compliant
❑ Quick Start Guide
This CD-RW drive can be used in systems
with the following capabilities.
❑ At least 32 MB RAM (64 MB or higher
recommended)
Track-at-once
Session-at-once
Disc-at-once
Packet writing
❑ Software Quick Start Guide
❑ Electronic manual on the software disc
❑ Warranty cards
❑ 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
Drive Inquiry
❑ 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.
Drive
Vender Identification = “SONY”
Product Identification = “CD-RW CRX230E”
❑ Product Information (this document)
Data transfer rate
CD-ROM Up to 7800 KB/s (52× speed)2)
Access time
Buffer capacity
Average random stroke CD-ROM 100 ms
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.
2 MB
Notes
2) When using the Turbo Boost function.
The maximum data transfer rate depends on the
capabilities of the host PC.
❑ PC/AT-compatible PC
❑ OS:
• 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
Please note that specifications and
appearance may be subject to change
without notice.
Bei diesem CD-RW-Laufwerk handelt es sich um
ein Laser-Produkt der Klasse 1.
Das Etikett mit der Aufschrift LASER KLASSE 1
PRODUKT befindet sich auf der Oberseite des
Gehäuses.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
Windows® 98 Second Edition
Windows® 2000 Professional
Windows® Millennium Edition
Windows® XP Home Edition
Windows® XP Professional
LASER KLASSE 1
PRODUKT
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
consideration. (Normally, these requirements will be
higher than the above specifications.)
• 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
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
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:
Sony Global Sites Information
Product purchased in the USA:*
Product purchased in Taiwan:*
Package Contents
CRX230A
Product purchased in Canada:
Product purchased in Korea:*
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.
• 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.
2003 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
P/N: 7819900503
Product purchased in Australia or New
Zealand:
Product purchased in Brazil:
• CD-RW drive
• 40-pin ATAPI (IDE) flat cable
Product purchased in the Middle East:
Note:
Product purchased in Europe:*
English
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.
* Local Web sites for computer peripheral products
Please refer to this manual together with the “ATAPI Interface Drive User’s Guide” in the attached Software
Disc, which carries more detailed information.
Product purchased in Hong Kong:*
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)
Français
Declaration of Conformity
• Screws (×4)
Product purchased in China:*
service.htm
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.
• Product Information (this document)
• Software Quick Start Guide
Trade Name:
Model No.:
Responsible Party:
Address:
SONY
CRX230A
Sony Electronics Inc.
680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA
201-930-6972
• Quick Start Guide (for ATAPI (EIDE) Interface Drive)
• Software disc
• Warranty cards
Deutsch
Product Purchase in Singapore:
Telephone No.:
Einzelheiten entnehmen Sie bitte diesem Handbuch sowie der “Laufwerk mit ATAPI-Schnittstelle -
Anwenderanleitung” auf der mitgelieferten Software-Disc.
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
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Español
Technical Support
Note
Consulte este manual junto con la “Unidad de interfaz ATAPI - Guía del usuario” del disco de software
suministrado, que contiene información más detallada.
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 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:
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
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.
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.
• E-mail: [email protected]
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.
• Model number: CRX230A
• Serial number
Product purchased in Europe:
Monday to Friday
• Date and place of purchase
• Computer maker and model number
• Computer specifications (CPU speed,
memory size, OS version, etc.)
• Writing software used (version, etc.)
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. CET
CE Sicherheitsbestimmungen
Nederlands
(Except December 25th and January 1st)
Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die Verwendung in folgender / folgenden
Umgebung(en):
Raadpleeg deze handleiding alsook de “ATAPI Station-interface -Gebruikershandleiding” op de bijgevoegde
Software Disc, die meer gedetaileerde informatie bevat.
• Austria
0179 567 397
Turbo Boost Function
• Wohngegenden
• Gewerbegebiete
• Leichtindustriegebiete
• Belgium
• Denmark
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
027 173 220 / 027 173 221
70 112 107
01080 6570
(Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022, Klasse B.)
Svenska
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.
2 Press the Eject button for five
seconds.
Förutom denna bruksanvisning finns mer information i “Brukanvisning för enhet med ATAPI gränssnitt” på
den medföljande programskivan.
0803 827962
• Power-Burn and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Local technical support service is
available only in the following
sales regions:
01805 987 986
00800 4412 1175
01890925069
The Busy indicator blinks twice and the
speed switches to 52× speed. (The Turbo
Boost function is active.)
• 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.
• Ireland
• Italy
848800977
CAUTION
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.
• Luxembourg
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Portugal
• Spain
034 208 083 60
020 346 9404
810 01 005
214 154 221
901 120 105
0858 769 241
Notes
• 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.
Before using this device, be sure to read the end-user license agreements for the software provided with your
computer.
• 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.
❑ 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.
• Sweden
• 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.)
• Switzerland
084 424 6336 / 084 423 7337
• United Kingdom 0870 240 2410
• E-mail: [email protected]
1 Insert a disc into the drive.
The speed when you insert a disc is
normally 40× speed.
Product purchased in Canada
(Sony of Canada Limited):
24 hours / 7 days a week
• Toll Free: 1-800-961-7669
customersupport_contactus.shtml
❑
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.
• 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.
Product 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
❑ 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.
• E-mail: [email protected]
❑ 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.
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