Sony CDU77E User Manual Download Page 2

INFORMATION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your warranty covering this equipment.

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.

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English

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Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the top side of the drive. Record these numbers
in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your sales representative
regarding this product.

Model No.  __________________         Serial No. ___________________

Trademarks

MS-DOS/Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

IBM PC, PC/XT, and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines 
Corporation.

HP Vectra is a registered trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company.

Molex is a registered trademark of Molex, Inc.

AMP is a registered trademark of AMP, Inc.

This CD-ROM Drive Unit is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is
located on the top of the drive.

Bei diesem CD-ROM-Laufwerk CDU77E
handelt es sich um ein Laser-Produkt der
Klasse 1. Ein entsprechender Aufkleber mit
der Beschriftung LASER KLASSE 1
PRODUKT befindet sich auf der Oberseite
des Geräts.

CAUTION

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH 
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

VORSICHT

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG 
GEÖFFNET. NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN, AUCH 
NICHT MIT OPTISCHEN INSTRUMENTEN.

ADVARSEL

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING SE IKKE IND I 
STRÅLEN-HELLER IKKE MED OPTISKE INSTRUMENTER.

ADVARSEL

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. STIRR 
IKKE INN I STRÅLEN ELLER SE DIREKTE MED OPTISKE 
INSTRUMENTER.

VARNING

OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR 
ÖPPNAD. STIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN OCH BETRAKTA EJ 
STRALEN MED OPTISKA INSTRUMENT.

VARO!

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE 
LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ TUIJOTA SÄTEESEEN ÄLÄKÄ 
KATSO SITÄ OPTISEN LAITTEEN LÄPI.

This Label is located on 
the top of the drive.

Dieser Aufkleber
befindet sich an der
Oberseite des Gehäuses.

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.

WARNING

This unit uses CD-ROM discs with the following mark.

When you use this unit as a CD player, use compact discs
with the following mark.

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1
PRODUKT

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

Summary of Contents for CDU77E

Page 1: ...CDU77E CD ROM Drive Unit User s Guide 1995 by Sony Corporation CDU77E CD ROM Drive Unit User s Guide ...

Page 2: ... PC PC XT and PC AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation HP Vectra is a registered trademark of the Hewlett Packard Company Molex is a registered trademark of Molex Inc AMP is a registered trademark of AMP Inc This CD ROM Drive Unit is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the top of the drive Bei diesem CD ROM Laufw...

Page 3: ...e error correction Fast access time ensuring reliable high speed data access Audio Outputs 16 bit digital audio data over the ATA PI interface Equipped with audio line output and headphones jack for audio CD playback Note The CDU77E is not equipped with an ADPCM audio circuitry required to support CD ROM XA and CD I compatible audio modes In addition the unit does not support the CD I graphic deco...

Page 4: ...ergency eject hole Used to open the disc drawer manually when neither the eject button 6 nor a software command works Insert a pointed object such as a paper clip into this hole and push 6 Eject button Opens and closes the disc drawer Software Requirement To access data on CD ROM discs the appropriate device driver and MSCDEX or its equivalent must be installed in your computer The application sof...

Page 5: ... stop using the drive and leave the power on at least one hour before operating it or turning it off Operating the drive immediately after a sudden increase in temperature may result in a malfunction Transportation Close the disc drawer before moving the drive Keep the original packing materials When you need to ship the drive to another location repacking it in its original container will help yo...

Page 6: ...EL signal of the interface connector is set low the drive is designated as Drive 0 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 Installing the Drive in Your Computer 11 English Installing the Drive in Your Computer This section provides an example of instruction for installing the CD ROM drive unit int...

Page 7: ...3 English Opening the Computer 1 If your computer has its rear side covered by a plastic panel attached with plastic hook pad pull it off 2 Remove the cover mounting screws 3 Remove the cover of the computer 12 Installing the Drive in Your Computer Computer Remove a plastic panel Cover mounting screw Remove the screws Remove the computer cover Rear plastic panel Floppy disk drive Lower drive bay b...

Page 8: ...tor and push it firmly in place Caution Improper connection may damage the drive and void the warranty Installing the Drive in Your Computer 15 English Mounting the Drive If mounting rails are necessary attach them to the drive in the same way as your floppy disk drive and slide the drive into the lower drive bay If mounting rails are not required in your system screw the drive in place 14 Install...

Page 9: ...ation section if you answered no to either of the questions above Installing the Drive in Your Computer 17 English Reinstall the floppy disk drive Tuck the cables Power supply F GND tab Connect the F GND tab to one of the host computer s ground cables unless the drive s frame is in direct contact with the computer s chassis a situation not likely under normal circumstances The frame ground cable r...

Page 10: ... to loading the installation diskette make sure that the MSCDEX is in the DOS directory of your hard disk drive C DOS Although MSCDEX is included in the most up to date MS DOS ver 6 2 you may need to obtain the software from your PC dealer if you do not have it The installer will automatically load MSCDEX via the AUTOEXEC BAT file and installs the Device Driver via the CONFIG SYS file if MSCDEX is...

Page 11: ...tton to close the drawer The drive may 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 For subsequent drive operations follow the instructions provided with the application software you are using Note The busy indicator stays lit in amber if the disc is not properly placed on the loading tray a malfuncti...

Page 12: ...he Disc Locks The disc tray has four disc locks that prevent the disc from falling when the drive is set up in vertical position Note When the drive is used in horizontal position you do not need to lock the disc Locking and unlocking 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 ...

Page 13: ...Host interface ATA PI interface Disc Acceptable discs CD Digital Audio discs CD ROM mode 1 data discs CD ROM mode 2 form 1 form 2 data discs CD ROM XA discs readable Audio combined CD ROM discs CD I discs readable CD I Ready discs readable CD Bridge discs Photo CD discs single and multi session Disc diameter 12 cm or 8 cm Drive performance Data transfer rate Sustained rate 150 kbytes s normal 300 ...

Page 14: ...xceed 6 0 mm from the surface of the side panels or the bottom plate 26 Specifications 5 1 2 17 8 31 8 79 25 47 5 139 7 10 1 32 1 32 21 9 7 8 13 32 0 5 0 4 1 11 16 41 4 5 111 16 42 3 203 8 146 5 3 4 7 32 148 5 7 8 4 M3 mounting screws 4 on each side 4 M3 mounting screws ...

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