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2001 Sony Corporation
User's Guide
CRX10U
CD-R/RW Drive
4-650-837-11(1)


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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 CRX10U 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 exposure.
This label is located on the inside surface of top cover.
Dieses Etikett befindet sich auf der Innenseite der oberen Abdeckung.
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 surface of inner bottom shield plate.
DANGER
DANGER
VORSICHT
ADVARSEL
ADVARSEL
VARNING
VAROI
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
RADIATIONS INVISIBLES DU LASER EN CAS D'OUVERTURE.
EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION DIRECTE AU FAISCEAU.
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET.
NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSET ZEN.
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
UNDGÅ UDS/ETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.
UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DENNA DEL AR ÖPPNAD.
STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.
NÄKYMÄTÖN AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEN.


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This CD-R/RW drive unit is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom cover.
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
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:
· 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:
SONY
Model No.:
CRX10U
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ. 07656 USA
Telephone No.:
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.
LOUKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT


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The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart
B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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.)
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the specified battery pack below.
· Rechargeable Battery Pack : NP-F550
Disposal of Lithium Ion Battery:
You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service
Center.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business
trash may prohibited.


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English
English
Table of Contents
Safety Regulations .......................................................... 2
Introduction ...................................................................... 7
System Configuration Requirements ............................ 7
Compatible Discs ............................................................ 9
About CD-R and CD-RW Discs ................................... 10
Names and Functions of Parts ..................................... 12
Connecting the Drive to a Computer ........................... 14
Using the Battery Pack ................................................. 15
Installing the Battery Pack ............................................ 15
Charging ....................................................................... 16
Loading and Ejecting Discs .......................................... 19
Loading a Disc .............................................................. 19
Ejecting a Disc .............................................................. 20
Listening to Music CDs ................................................. 21
Playing CDs .................................................................. 21
Search & Fast Forward ................................................. 23
Continuous Play (Repeat) ............................................. 24
Displaying Song Title and Remaining Time ................ 24
Playing Discs with MP3 Files ...................................... 26
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 30
Operating Precautions .................................................. 34
Special Precautions ....................................................... 34
Operating and Storage Environments ........................... 34
Transporting the Drive .................................................. 34
Condensation ................................................................ 34
Lens Considerations ...................................................... 34
When using the CRX10U abroad ................................. 34
Handling Discs ............................................................. 35
Battery Pack Considerations ......................................... 35
Warranty Card & After Sales Service ........................... 36
Warranty Card .............................................................. 36
After Sales Service ....................................................... 36
Major Specifications ...................................................... 37