4-654-827-11(1)
2001 Sony Corporation
User's Guide
CRX1600L
CD-R/RW Drive Unit
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Safety Regulations
WARNINGFor U.S.A. customers
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
The laser beam in this CRX1600L 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 Laufwerksgehäuses.
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.
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.
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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 Gehäuses.
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.:
CRX1600L
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 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.
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.
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CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
responsible for compliance could void the user's warranty and authority to operate
the equipment.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Value Added Products Division
3300 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
(408) 432-1600
PLEASE RECORD RESPONSIBLY. BEFORE COPYING ANYTHING
ONTO A CD-RW OR CD-R 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.
Copyright © 2000 Sony Electronics Inc.
All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without prior written approval
from Sony Electronics Inc. is expressly prohibited.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. NOR ANYONE
INVOLVED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OR CREATION OF THIS MANUAL
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL
DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE,
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, OR
OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.
Sony, the Sony logo and i.LINK are registered trademarks of Sony.
Apple, Mac, Macintosh and FireWire are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
MultiRead is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
WARRANTY
A separate warranty card is enclosed with the documentation.
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English
English
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................... 1
The i.LINK Interface ...................................................... 1
CD-R and CD-RW .......................................................... 3
How CD-R and CD-RW work ........................................ 4
Performance .................................................................... 4
Buffer .............................................................................. 5
CD Formats Supported ................................................... 5
Recording Methods ......................................................... 6
Applications .................................................................... 6
Media Compatibility ....................................................... 7
Recommended Media ..................................................... 7
Reliability ....................................................................... 7
Chapter 2 Controls and Indicators ................................ 8
Front Panel ...................................................................... 8
Rear Panel ..................................................................... 10
IEEE 1394 Cable and Connectors ................................ 11
Chaining Multiple i.LINK devices ............................... 12
Restrictions of IEEE 1394 ............................................ 13
i.LINK Signal Types ..................................................... 14
General Use Suggestions .............................................. 14
Inserting CD Discs ........................................................ 15
Chapter 3 Connecting to a Macintosh ........................ 16
System Requirements ................................................... 16
Installation Instructions ................................................ 17
Chapter 4 Connecting to a PC ..................................... 20
System Requirements ................................................... 20
Installation Instructions ................................................ 21
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting .......................................... 23
A few words about CD-ROMs ..................................... 23
A few words about the i.LINK interface ...................... 23
Appendix Contacting Technical Support ................... 26
Specifications ................................................................ 27
Glossary ......................................................................... 29
Index ............................................................................... 33