4-649-076-11(1)
CD-R/RW Drive Unit
User’s Guide
CRX160E
 2000 Sony Corporation
Safety Regulations
WARNING - For the customers in U.S.A.:
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
WARNING
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 CRX160E 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.
This label is located on the drive unit's internal chassis.
Dieses Etikett befindet sich auf dem inneren Chassis des Laufwerkes.
DANGER
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVIOD DIRECT EXPOSIRE TO BEAM
VORSICHT
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG. WENN ABDECKUNG
GEOFFNET
NICHT DEMSTRAHL AUSSETZEN.
This label is located on the top of the drive unit enclosure.
Dieses Etikett befindet sich am Boden des Laufwerksgehäses.
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
DANGER RADIATIONS INVISIBLES DU LASER EN CAS D'OUVERTURE.
EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION DIRECTE AU FAISCEAU.
VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET.
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSET ZEN.
ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
UNDGÅ UDS/ETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
DANGER
ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.
UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
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VARNING
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DENNA DEL AR ÖPPNAD.
STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.
VAROI
NÄKYMÄTÖN AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEN.
This CD-R/RW drive unit 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-R/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 Gehäses.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
PRODUKT
NOTE:
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:
• 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.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call the Sony Customer
Information Service Center at (800) 588- 3847 or visit the Sony web site
http://www.sony.com/storagesupport.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
Model No.:
Responsible Party:
Address:
Telephone No.:
SONY
CRX160E
Sony Electronics Inc.
1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ. 07656 USA
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
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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CE Sicherheitsbestimmungen
Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die Verwendung
in folgender / folgenden Umgebung(en):
• Wohngegenden
• Gewerbegebiete
• Leichtindustriegebiete
(Diese Ausführung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022, Klasse B.)
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English
Table of Contents
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English
Safety Regulations .......................................................... 2
Introduction ...................................................................... 6
System Requirements ..................................................... 6
Parts Names and Functions ........................................... 7
Vertical Mounting .......................................................... 10
Compatible Discs .......................................................... 11
About CD-R and CD-RW Discs ................................... 12
In Case of Trouble ......................................................... 14
Precautions for Use ....................................................... 16
Operation and Storage Conditions ................................ 16
Shipping ........................................................................ 16
Avoiding Condensation Problems ................................ 16
Handling Discs ............................................................. 16
Cleaning ......................................................................... 17
Cabinet .......................................................................... 17
Discs ............................................................................. 17
Disc Cleaning Precautions ............................................ 17
Warranty Card and After-Sales Service ....................... 18
Warranty Card .............................................................. 18
After-Sales Service ....................................................... 18
Main Specifications ....................................................... 19
Introduction
The CRX160E offer the following features.
❑
❑
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An internal CD-R/RW drive with ATAPI interface for PCs.
Writes up to 12× speed on CD-R disc media.
Writes up to 8× speed on CD-RW disc media.
Reads CD-ROM discs at up to 32× speed.
System Requirements
The CRX160E can be used in systems with the following capabilities.
❑ CPU: Pentium 100 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 12× speed, a Pentium II/400 MHz or
higher is recommended.
❑ PC/AT-compatible PC
❑ Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows NT® or Windows® 2000
operating system
❑ At least 32 MB RAM
❑ At least 50 MB available hard disk space
❑ One available ATAPI interface connection (primary slave, or
secondary master or slave)
❑ One empty 5-inch half-height drive bay
❑ One available internal +12 V/+5 V power connector
❑ In addition to the above requirements, the requirements of the
writing software to be used must also be met.
CAUTION
• The above system configuration is given as a minimum requirement for a system on
which basic CD-R and CD-RW writing performance can be obtained. In actual use, the
requirements for the writing software also have to be taken into 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).
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Parts Names and Functions
Front Panel
1
6
5
2
4
3
1 Disc Tray
Load the CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW disc here.
2 Emergency Eject Hole
If the tray does not open with the Eject button, turn the PC off and
insert a thin tool (such as a straightened paper clip) into this hole to
eject the tray manually.
About 40 mm (1.5”)
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3 Eject Button
Press to open and close the disk tray.
4 Busy Indicator
Indicates the drive status.
Lit:
reading data, playing a music CD or writing (packets)
Blinking: writing data (disc-at-once, track-at-once), formatting or
erasing
Not lit: all other states
5 Volume Control
Adjusts the volume at the analog audio output (headphone) jack.
6 Headphone Jack
Provides analog stereo audio output, for connecting a headphone
or amplified speakers.
Rear Panel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1 Frame Ground Tab
Connect this tab to the PC chassis if the drive frame is not
electrically connected to it by the mounting screws.
Ordinarily, this is not necessary.
(Note: Some units are not equipped with a frame ground tab.)
2 Do not use.
3 Analog Audio Connector
Analog stereo audio output. Use the supplied audio cable to
connect to the PC’s internal analog audio input connector (usually
on the sound card). Refer to “Quick Start Guide” for details.
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4 Environment Setup Jumpers
These jumpers are set before connecting the drive. Refer to “Quick
Start Guide” for details.
Master Setting
Slave Setting
CSEL
CSEL
SLAVE
SLAVE
MASTER
MASTER
Jumper pins
Jumper pins
5 Interface Connector (IDE Bus)
Connect to the IDE host connector using the supplied cable. Refer
to “Quick Start Guide” for details.
6 Pin 1
The location of this pin determines the proper orientation for the
connection cable.
7 Power Connector
Connect a DC cable from the internal PC power supply to power
the drive. Refer to “Quick Start Guide” for details.
SV
DC INPUT
GND 12V
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Vertical Mounting
If the drive is to be used in a vertical position, turn three of the disc
locks on the disc tray inward.
Set
Release
When the right side of the drive
is turned downward
When the left side of the drive is
turned downward
D
C
A
B
Top
Right side
C
B
Set disc locks B, C and D, and
release lock A
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Top
Left side
D
A
Set disc locks A, C and D, and
release lock B
Compatible Discs
The following disc types can be used with the CRX160E.
Disc Type
Symbol
CD-R
CD-RW
CD-ROM
Music CD
CD Extra
Video CD
CD TEXT
CD Graphics
Photo CD
CD-I
Electronic Book
CAUTION
Only round discs should be used with the CRX160E. Attempting to read odd-shaped
discs (stars, hearts, card shapes, etc.) could damage the drive.
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About CD-R and CD-RW Discs
The CRX160E can write CD-R and CD-RW discs when used with
writing software. The ability to play (or read data) written by the
CRX160E on another model CD-ROM drive depends on having the
appropriate software settings when writing to the disc.
CD-R Discs
Data can be written to this type of disc only once, and once it has been
written, it cannot be erased. Music CDs created on CD-R disc media
can be played in a common CD player.
CD-RW Discs
Data can be written to and erased from this type of disc repeatedly.
Typically, a new CD-RW disc can be rewritten about 1,000 times.
Music CDs created on CD-RW disc media cannot be played in a CD
player unless it is specifically designed to be CD-RW compatible.
Writing Speeds
The writing speed used for a CD-R or CD-RW disc should be set to not
exceed that specified for the particular disc media. The writing speed is
determined by a setting in the writing software.
High-Speed CD-RW Discs
The CRX160E can write to high-speed CD-RW disc media. Data
written on high-speed CD-RW disks can be read by common CDROM drives other than the CRX160E.
CAUTION
CD-R/RW drives that do not display the High-Speed CD-RW logo cannot be used to
write to high-speed CD-RW discs. When writing or appending to such discs with a CDR/RW drive other than the CRX160E, be sure that the drive has the High-Speed CD-RW
logo. Also, always set the writing speed to that specified for the particular high-speed
CD-RW disc media being used.
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Disc Compatibility
CD-R and CD-RW discs created with the CRX160E can be read on
most CD-ROM drives. However, some older CD-ROM drives do not
support reading CD-RW discs. Also, depending on the particular drivedisc combination, some CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be readable
in some drives due to variations in disc quality and drive characteristics
from one manufacturer to another.
Recommended Discs
We recommend using Sony recording media products with the
CRX160E. Please visit the SonyDrive data media home page listed in
the separate “Technical Support Information”.
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In Case of Trouble
Before requesting technical support, please check once more whether
there is indeed a problem with the drive. Once you have ascertained
that the drive is at fault, contact your supplier or the Technical Support
Service Centre listed in the separate “Technical Support Information”.
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
The drive is not recognized
by the PC, or it fails to
operate properly.
t The power connector or interface cable may not be properly
connected. Refer to the “Quick Start Guide” chapter to
verify the connections are correct. Also, verify that the
connectors are firmly mated at the drive and PC ends.
t The interface cable may be connected backwards. Refer to
the “Quick Start Guide” chapter to verify that pin 1 of the
drive is connected to pin 1 at the PC side.
t The Master/Slave drive settings may be incorrect. Refer to
the “Quick Start Guide” chapter to verify the correct jumper
settings on the rear of the drive.
t In some cases, settings must also be made at the PC side
to match the Master/Slave setting of the drive. BIOS
settings or jumpers on an external hard drive may need to
be changed. Refer to the PC’s operating manual, or contact
the manufacturer or customer service office for your PC.
Audio is heard to skip or
data cannot be read from a
disc.
t The disc may be inserted upside down (the label should
face upwards).
t The disc may be incompatible. Refer to Compatible Discs
(page 11).
t The disc may need to be cleaned.
t The disc may be scratched. Try another disc to verify that
the drive works properly.
t Condensation may have formed on the disc or in the drive.
Remove the disc and wait about an hour.
The disc does not eject.
t The Eject button cannot be used to eject a disc when the
power to the drive (PC) is off.
t The disc cannot be ejected while it is being written to.
Follow the procedure in the writing software to eject the
disc.
t The PC may be hung due to an unrelated cause. If so, turn
the PC off and back on.
t If the disc cannot be ejected despite the above, push a thin
tool into the Emergency Eject Hole.
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Symptom
Cause/Remedy
An error occurs when
writing data.
t If the writing speed is set very low, change to a higher
speed. Depending on the disc media being used, faster
writing speeds may work best. Changing the writing speed
is done by the writing software. If the PC has a slow CPU,
the writing speed may also have to be slow.
t Disable the PC’s screen saver. If the screen saver activates
while writing data, the data transfer may become too slow,
resulting in data writing errors.
t Close all programs except the writing software.
t Close any resident hard disk utilities and disk speed-up
utilities.
t In some cases, file fragmentation on the hard disk can
cause problems. Defrag the hard disk with the Windows
defrag program found under Accessories - System Tools or
another suitable program.
A problem occurs when the
PC boots, or the writing
software does not operate
properly.
t If the writing software supplied with the CRX160E is
installed on a PC that already has a packet-writing software
such as CDRFS, the software may not operate correctly.
Try uninstalling the other program before installing the
supplied software. Note that some PCs may come with
CDRFS preinstalled.
A writing software other
than that supplied with the
drive is installed, but does
not work.
t The writing software may be incompatible with the
CRX160E. Please contact the supplier of the writing
software.
t The installed version of the writing software may be
incompatible with the CRX160E. Please contact the
supplier of the writing software.
You may be able to upgrade the writing software to be
compatible with the CRX160E.
Problems arise after having
operated normally for a
while.
t If operation becomes unstable after installing a program,
uninstall it and try again. If the symptoms are eliminated,
avoid installing and using the new program.
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Precautions for
Use
Handling Discs
• Handle discs only by the edges. Never
touch the recording surface.
Operation and Storage
Conditions
Avoid using or storing the drive in a
hot or humid location, or where it
might be subject to severe vibration or
direct sunlight.
Shipping
• Please repack the drive in its original
carton when shipping by itself.
• If the drive is to be shipped while
installed in a PC, remove any disc
beforehand.
Avoiding Condensation
Problems
As much as possible, avoid sudden
temperature changes. Do not attempt to
use the drive immediately after moving
it from a cold to a warm location, or
raising the room temperature suddenly,
as condensation may form within the
drive. If the temperature changes
suddenly while using the drive, stop
using it but keep the power on for at
least an hour.
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• Do not write on discs (except with a
felt-tip marker), or paste labels on
them.
• Do not store discs in dusty, dirty or
humid locations, in direct sunlight, or
near heat-generating devices.
• Avoid spilling liquid on discs.
• To protect important data, always
keep discs in their protective cases.
Cleaning
Cabinet
Wipe dirt from the cabinet with a soft
dry cloth. For heavy dirt, wipe with a
cloth moistened with synthetic
detergent. Do not use thinner, benzene
or alcohol, which could damage the
surface finish.
Disc Cleaning
Precautions
• Do not wipe CD-R or CD-RW discs
to clean them before recording data.
Instead, use a blower to remove any
dust.
• Data may not record properly if a
scratch or dust is present on the
unrecorded area of a CD-R or CDRW disc. Use special care when
handling.
Discs
Wipe dirt from discs using a soft cloth,
from the centre of the disc toward the
outside.
For heavy dirt, moisten a soft cloth
with water and wring it out before
wiping, then remove the moisture with
a dry cloth.
Do not use benzene, vinyl record
cleaner or antistatic solutions which
could cause scratches on the disc.
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Warranty Card and
After-Sales
Service
Warranty Card
• A warranty card should be provided
with this product at the place of
purchase.
• Please read the warranty card, fill in
the specified information, and retain it
for future reference.
• The warranty period is one year from
the date of purchase.
After-Sales Service
If a problem is suspected, first
check the following.
Review the information in this manual.
If the problem is still
suspected, contact your
customer service centre.
Contact the Technical Support Service
Center listed in the separate “Technical
Support Information”.
Repairs under Warranty
We provide repair services as described
in this manual and on the Warranty
Card. Refer to these documents for
details.
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Repairs outside of Warranty
If operation can be restored by repair,
we will repair the drive for a charge.
Replacement Parts Availability
Repair parts (which may be required to
maintain operation) for CD-R/RW
drives are retained by the company for
at least six years after a model is
discontinued. This period corresponds
to that during which repair can be
assured. However, even after this
period, repair may still be possible
depending on the nature of the damage,
so please contact your supplier or repair
service provider.
When contacting us, please have
the following information
available:
• Model Name: CRX160E
• Serial Number:
• Problem Description: as detailed as
possible
• Date of Purchase:
Main
Specifications
Discs
Compatible disc types
CD-ROM
CD-ROM XA
Photo CD
(Multi-Session support)
CD-DA
CD-RW
CD-R
CD-I
Video CD
CD Extra (CD+)
CD TEXT
CD Bridge
Audio Combined CD-ROM
Disc diameter 12 cm
8 cm (CD-DA,
Electronic Books only)
Writing Systems
Track-at-once
Disc-at-once
Session-at-once
Variable packet writing
Fixed packet writing
Multi-Session
Drive
Data transfer rate
Up to 4800 Kbps (32× speed1))
Access time
Average random stroke 150 ms
1)
Maximum data transfer rate depends on the
capabilities of the host PC
Operating/Storage Environment
Operating temperature
5 to 40 ºC
Operating humidity
20 to 80 % RH (non-condensating)
Storage environment
–20 to 50 ºC, 20 to 90% RH
(non-condensating)
Power and Miscellaneous
Voltage
Current +5 V
1000 mA typ.
1200 mA max.
+12 V 600 mA typ.
1300 mA max.
Power consumption
Approx. 11 watts
Size
Approx. 146 × 41.4 × 208 mm (WHD)
Weight
Approx. 1 kg (drive only)
Laser
Type
Semiconductor laser GaAlAs
Wave length
780 – 789 nm (at 25 ºC)
Output Power
120 mW maximum
Interface
Drive interface
ATAPI compliant
Buffer capacity
4 MB
Please note that specifications and
appearance may be subject to change
without notice.
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