Sony Computer Drive CRX 1611 User Manual

CRX - 1611  
CD-R/RW Drive Unit  
CRX - 1611  
CD-R/RW Drive Unit  
User’s Guide  
Printed in Australia  
© 2001 - Sony Australia Limitied.  
This manual is subject to change without notice.  
User’s Guide  
PN: CRX1611-1AUS  
 
Trademarks  
• MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.  
• IBM PC, PC/XT, and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business  
Machines Corporation.  
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• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer.  
 
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Contents  
Introduction  
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Location and Function of Parts and Controls  
Front Panel...........................................................................................7  
Rear Panel ...........................................................................................8  
Precautions  
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System Setup  
Installing the Drive in Your Computer  
Preparation.........................................................................................10  
Setting the Jumpers ...........................................................................11  
Opening the Computer.......................................................................12  
Mounting the Drive.............................................................................12  
Installing the Software  
17  
Using Discs  
17  
Storing Discs......................................................................................17  
Care of Discs......................................................................................17  
Operating the Drive  
18  
Starting the Drive ...............................................................................18  
Ejecting the Disc ................................................................................20  
How to Use the Disc Locks ................................................................21  
Specifications  
23  
Technical Support  
24  
Recommended Sony Media  
24  
 
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Introduction  
Parts and Controls  
Features  
The CRX1611 is an internal CD-R/RW (Compact Disc Recordable/  
ReWritable) drive unit designed for use with personal computers.  
General  
Front Panel  
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• Buffer UnderRun Protection.  
• 2 Mbyte buffer memory  
• 5 1/4 inch half-height drive form factor.  
• DSS Vibration Reduction System.  
Supported disc formats  
• Reads and writes data in each: CD-DA, CD Extra,  
CD-Rom (mode 1), CD-Rom XA (mode 2 form 1 & 2),  
CD-I (mode 2 form 1 & 2),Video CD (MPEG 1), UDF & CD-text.  
• Reads data in Photo CD (Single and Multi session), Karaoke CD,  
Enhanced CD & I-Track CD.  
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• The CRX-1611 conforms to the specifications set out in the  
“Orange Book Part II and Part III”.  
Supported write methods  
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Disc tray  
• Disc At Once, Session At Once, Track At Once, Variable Packet,  
Fixed Packet (Max packet size 1200KB) and Track Reservation.  
Performance  
Accepts a CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW disc on its tray.  
• Supports CD-R write speeds of 4X 8X and 16X.  
Emergency eject hole  
• Supports CD-RW write speeds of 4X.  
Insert a fine rod into this hole to eject the tray manually in emergen-  
cies.  
• Supports HighSpeed CD-RW write speeds of 8X, 10X.  
• Fast access times ensuring reliable high-speed data access.  
Audio  
• Outputs 16-bit digital data over the ATA interface.  
• Audio line output and headphones jack for audio CD playback.  
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Eject button  
Opens and closes the disc tray.  
Busy indicator  
Software requirements  
To use this CD drive you will require two types of software, one  
This indicator shows the unit’s status in various phases of operation.  
* Green  
* Flashing Green  
- seek, read and write.  
- Writing CD  
to enable the drive as a CD reader the other to enable the drive as  
a CD writer.  
Reader: This drive uses a standard ATAPI interface. Most modern  
operating systems have driver software built in to enable the use of  
this drive as a CD reader. This includes Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0,  
2000 and Macintosh computers with an IDE interface.  
DOS drivers can be downloaded from:  
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Volume control  
Controls the volume of the analog audio output provided via a  
headphones jack.  
Headphones jack  
Provides two channel analog audio output.  
Writer: Authoring software will be required. There are many vari-  
ties. Please be sure that the version of software you are using is com-  
patible with the CRX-1611. You should check this on the software  
manufacturers web site or at:  
 
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Rear Panel  
Precautions  
Installation  
• Avoid placing the drive in a location subject to:  
high humidity  
high temperature  
excessive dust  
Pin 1  
mechanical vibration  
direct sunlight.  
We recommend to use the drive in a horizontal or vertical position. Do  
not use it in a tilted position.  
Operation  
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• Do not move the drive during operation. This may cause it to malfunc-  
tion during reading or writing.  
• Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes in temperature as conden-  
sation may form on the lens inside the drive as a result. Should the  
surrounding temperature suddenly rise while the drive is on, wait at  
least one hour before you turn off the power. Operating the drive  
immediately after a sudden increase in temperature, may result in a  
malfunction during reading or writing.  
1 Digital Audio  
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Analogue Audio  
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Master / Slave Jumpers (refer to page 09 for details)  
Interface Connector (IDE bus)  
Transportation  
• Close the disc drawer before moving the drive.  
DC INPUT (power-in) connector  
• Keep the original packing materials for future transport of the drive.  
 
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Setting the Jumpers  
System Setup  
Set the jumpers on the rear of the drive in accordance with the  
configuration of your computer system.  
To use this CD-R/RW device, the following components are  
required:  
The illustration below shows the jumpers set to the “MASTER”  
position, this is the default set by the factory.  
• Personal Computer with an IDE bus (ATA compliant)  
• IDE Interface cable (40 to 40 pin flat cable)  
• Software -  
CSEL  
SLAVE  
MASTER  
Device driver (for reading discs only) -  
This is included with most modern operating systems.  
DOS device drivers can be downloaded from:  
Authoring Software (for writing discs) -  
Check with the software manufacurers web site to ensure  
the version of your software supports the CRX-1611.  
A list of compatible software can also be found at:  
Your computer should have a PRIMARY IDE bus and a SECONDARY IDE  
bus. Each bus can have one MASTER and one SLAVE device connected  
to it. Follow the configuration guidlines below for optimum performance  
and reliability.  
Installing the Drive inYour Computer  
Consult your computers User Manual for instructions on how to add  
new hardware. Be sure to follow their anti-static precautions.  
• Set the CRX-1611 as the MASTER device.  
• The CRX-1611 can be connected to either the PRIMARY or  
SECONDARY bus, however if you have an IDE Hard disk on your  
computer the hard disk should be set as the MASTER device on the  
PRIMARY bus. Hence the CRX-1611 must be set as the PRIMARY  
device on the SECONDARY bus.  
Preparation  
The following parts and tools will be required to mount the drive in  
your computer:  
• Four screws 3 mm in diameter and 6 mm in length.  
• A screwdriver to suit.  
• Two mounting rails if your computer has mounting tracks.  
• Do not have a CD-ROM reader and a CD writer on the same IDE  
bus (ie: both on the SECONDARY bus). This will cause problems if  
copying from CD to CD.  
Do not turn on the power of the computer before completing the  
entire installation process.  
Some personal computers may use CSEL in place of the MASTER/  
SLAVE selection. In this case, remove the existing jumper from  
MASTER or SLAVE, and set it on CSEL. When the CSEL is set high,  
the drive is designated as Drive 1.  
Consult your PC manufacturer, IDE Card manufacturer or dealer for  
further details.  
 
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Opening the Computer  
Connecting the Drive  
The drive should be connected to the computer with the following  
connectors:  
• DC INPUT connector.  
Refer to your computers user manual for instructions on how to  
open the computer.  
• AUDIO OUT connector (if you plan to connect audio equipment).  
• IDE INTERFACE connector.  
IDE INTERFACE Connector  
DC INPUT connector  
AUDIO OUT  
connector  
Mounting the Drive  
DC INPUT connector  
Do not mount the drive at an angle, it is only designed to be operated  
The pin assignment for the DC connector is as follows.  
horizontally or vertically.  
Some computers chasis require mounting rails on each side of the  
drive when installing new drives. If your system requires these rails  
you should contact your computer supplier.  
GND  
+5 V DC  
+12 V DC  
After matching the beveled edges, insert the plug of the power supply  
cable to the DC INPUT connector on the rear of the drive and push it  
firmly in place.  
DC INPUT connector  
Power supply cable  
(4-pin connection cable)  
 
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Analogue AUDIO OUT connector  
Closing the Computer  
The pin assignment for the audio out connector is as follows:  
Refer to your computers user manual for instructions on how to close  
the computer.  
pin  
1
Audio Signal  
R signal  
ground  
2
3
ground  
4
L signal  
IDE INTERFACE connector  
1 Firmly insert one end of the interface cable into the INTERFACE  
CONNECTOR.  
Using Discs  
Pin 1  
Storing Discs  
INTERFACE  
CONNECTOR  
• Do not store the disc in a location subject to:  
high humidity  
high temperature  
excessive dust  
direct sunlight  
INTERFACE cable  
Care of Discs  
• Hold the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.  
2 Attach the other end of the cable to the PRIMARY or  
SECONDARY IDE interface connectors on the computers main-  
board.  
• Data cannot be recorded if the recording surface is contaminated.  
Refer to your computers user manual for more information on  
where these connectors will be located.  
 
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Installing the Software  
To use the drive as a CD-Rom Reader.  
Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, Me, 2000 systems or a Macintosh (with a  
IDE interface) should detected the drive at start up and the appropri-  
ate ATAPI drivers be installed automatically to read discs.  
If you wish to use the drive with MS-DOS you will require the  
MSCDEX extension (available from Microsoft) and Sony’s ATAPI  
device driver available from Sony Australia’s Web Site:  
To use the drive as a CD Writer.  
CD Authouring software will be required. There are many varities,  
all have different features. Please be sure that the version of software  
you are using is compatible with the CRX-1611. This can be checked  
on the software manufacturers web site, or for a list of compatible  
software refer to Sony Australia’s web site:  
 
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Operating the Drive  
Disc locks  
This section describes how to start the drive and eject a disc.  
Starting the Drive  
1 Turn on the power of your computer.  
2 Press the eject button.  
The tray comes out automatically.  
4 Gently push the tray or press the eject button to close the tray.  
The drive will begin reading the Table of Contents (TOC) data when  
it accepts the disc. The busy indicator lights up in amber while the  
drive is reading the TOC.  
When the busy indicator lights out, the drive is ready to receive  
commands, and data may be retrieved from the disc.  
After loading the CD-R or CD-RW disc, it takes a moment for the  
drive to become ready while the Program Memory Area is read.  
For subsequent drive operations, follow the instructions provided  
with the CD authoring software you are using.  
Note:  
3 Place a disc in the tray with its label side up.  
The busy indicator stays lit in amber if:  
– the disc is not properly placed on the loading tray  
– a malfunction occurs.  
In either case, eject the disc and place it in the loading tray again making  
sure that it sits properly in the tray. If doing this does not solve the  
problem and the busy indicator still remains lit in amber, consult your  
dealer or qualified service personnel.  
The busy indicator also lights amber during audio play. However, this  
is not a malfunction.  
Caution: Do not forcibly close the disc drawer. Applying excessive  
force may damage the loading mechanism. The tray’s mechanism is  
designed to operate with a “feather touch”.  
Note:  
When the drive is set up in vertical position, use the disc locks to  
prevent your disc from falling. See “How to Use the Disc Locks” on  
page 21 for details.  
 
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Ejecting the Disc  
How to Use the Disc Locks  
To eject the disc, press the eject button on the front panel. The tray  
The disc tray has four disc locks that prevent the disc from falling when  
comes out automatically.  
the drive is set up in vertical position.  
Disc locks  
Note:  
Note:  
The eject button does not work if it is disabled by the software you  
When the drive is used in horizontal position, you do not need to lock  
the disc.  
are using.  
Opening the tray manually in an emergency  
Locking and Unlocking  
You can open the tray manually when it fails to come out by means  
of the eject button or software commands. To do this, follow the  
procedure below:  
All of the four locks are set in the unlocked position (facing outward)  
when the drive is shipped from the factory. To set the lock in the locked  
position, turn it with your fingers until you hear a click so that it faces  
inward.  
1 Turn off the power of your computer.  
2 Insert a pointed object, such as a paper clip, into the emergency  
eject hole and push.  
locked  
unlocked  
to lock  
Approx. 40 mm  
to unlock  
After removing the disc from the drive unit, consult your dealer or  
qualified service personnel.  
 
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Specifications  
General  
Host interface  
ATAPI compliant  
E-IDE (MMC2 compliant  
Top side  
Read Function  
This drive conforms to the “Multiread”  
specification.  
Acceptable discs:  
CD-ROM data (mode-1)  
CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 1 & 2)  
CD-Digital Audio  
CD-I (mode 2, form 1 & 2)  
CD-I Ready  
Right side  
Photo CD  
Video CD  
CD-EXTRA  
CD-TEXT  
CD-R  
CD-RW discs  
When the drive’s left side is down  
To facilitate disc handling, set the disc locks A, C and D into the  
locked position, and leave the disc lock B in the unlocked position.  
Write Function  
Applied Format:  
CD-ROM (Mode-1)  
CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 1 & 2)  
CD-Digital Audio  
CD-I (mode 2, form 1 & 2)  
Video CD  
Top side  
CD-EXTRA  
CD-TEXT  
Writing Method:  
Disc at once  
Session at once  
Track at once  
Left side  
Variable packet  
Fixed packet writing  
(Max packet size : 1200Kbytes)  
Track Reservation  
2 Mbytes  
Cache memory  
(Drive has Buffer Under-run prevention)  
Read speed  
Read (CD-Rom/CD-R):  
Read (CD-RW):  
DAE:  
4-10X, 6-15X, 8-20X, 13-32X, 16-40X (CAV)  
4-10X, 6-15X, 8-20X (CAV)  
16-32X (P-CAV)  
Write speed  
CD-R:  
CD-RW:  
4X, 8X, 16X  
4X, 8X, 10X  
 
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Drive performance  
Data transfer rate  
Dimension diagram  
Sustained rate:  
2700 to 6200 Kbytes/s  
(16 to 40X CAV)  
Max Data Transfer mode: 16.6 MB/s (ATA PIO Mode 4)  
16.6 MB/s (ATA DMA Mode 2)  
Access time  
Random stroke:  
105 ms  
Reliability  
Read error rate (includes retry, normal disc)  
ECC On (mode 1):  
1 Block / 1012 bits  
ECC Off (mode 1&2): 1 Block / 109 bits  
MTBF: 70,000 POH @ 25% duty cycle in room  
temperature  
Audio  
Output level  
Line out:  
0.7 +/- 0.2 Vrms at 47k W, 1KHz, 0dB  
0.5 +/- 0.2 Vrms at 33 Ω, 1KHz, 0dB  
5.0 Vp-p SPDIF standard  
Head phone:  
Digital Output:  
Environmental conditions  
Temperature and humidity  
Operating  
+5 °C to +45 °C  
(no condensation)  
–35 °C to +60 °C  
(10 % to 80 % humidity)  
Transportation  
Dimensions and weight  
Dimensions  
145.8 x 41.3 x 190 mm +/- 0.5mm  
( w / h / d )  
1 kg  
Mass  
Power requirement  
Voltage  
+5 V ± 5 % DC and +12V DC ± 10 %  
Important:  
Screws must not extend more than 6.0mm into the side panels or the  
bottom plate.  
 
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Technical Support  
If you experience any difficulty with your CRX1600LEK i.LINK  
drive, please follow the troubleshooting suggestions in this manual  
and the software manuals. If you continue to experience problems,  
please visit the approporiate support web site as listed below:  
CD Writer issues  
Software issues  
Your software manufacturers web site  
or alternatively call the Sony Technical Support Centre on:  
1300 13 SONY (7669)  
Please have your model number, serial number, date of purchase and  
sales receipt available when you call Technical Support.  
90 days free support is provided from the date of your first call.  
Recommended Sony Media  
CD-R Media  
74 Minute  
80 Minute  
(650MB) -  
(700MB) -  
CDQ74N1  
CDQ80N1  
CD-RW Media  
4x max (Adaptec Direct CD format)  
High Speed (Adaptec Direct CD format) -  
-
CDRW650DF  
CDRW650HW  
For more information on where to buy Sony recordable CD media  
please visit our web site at:  
or call our Customer Information Centre on:  
1300 13 SONY (7669)  
 
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