2001 Sony Corporation
4-659-757-11(1)
User’s Guide
CRX85U
List of Accessories
When you unpack the carton, make sure that it contains the CRX85U and all of the accessories
listed below.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact your retailer.
• CRX85U
• AC Adapter (AC-CRX85)
• Interface Cable
• Power cord
• Setup Guide
• Software CD-ROM
• Warranty Card
• User’s Guide
• Ferrite Clamp
• Software Quick Start Guide
Note
To guard against possible loss or damage, be sure to make a backup copy of the provided software CD-ROM on a
CD-R disc or other media. The software CD-ROM is not sold separately.
Before Connecting the Interface Cable
Attach the ferrite clamps to the end of the interface cable. To position the center of the ferrite
clamp as shown in the illustration below, wind the interface cable around it once, and then
secure the ferrite clamp by closing it until you hear a click.
Note
To satisfy radio-frequency interference suppression standards, be sure to install the ferrite clamp correctly. It reduces
the possibility interference with other devices.
Names and Functions of Parts
Main unit
3
4
5
6
8
9
1
7
2
1
Top Cover
2
Power Jack (rear of unit)
Connect the AC adapter (provided) here.
CAUTION
Never connect any AC adapter other than the one
that was provided with the CRX85U.
3
Interface Connector
Connect the interface cable (provided)
here.
CAUTION
Never connect any interface cable other than the
one that was provided with the CRX85U.
4
Power Switch
Use this switch to turn the CRX85U on
and off.
5
Volume Dial
Use this dial to adjust the volume of the
analog audio signal that is output from
the headphone jack.
6
Headphone Jack
Headphones or active speakers can be
connected here.
7
Manual Eject Lever (bottom of unit)
When the CRX85U is off, push this
lever in the direction indicated by the
arrow to open the top cover.
8
Indicator
This indicates the operating status of the
drive. When the drive is on but idle, this
indicator is green; when the drive is in
operation, this indicator is orange.
9
Eject Button
Press this button to open the top cover.
Important
The CRX85U is equipped with an electronically
powered eject mechanism in order to prevent the
top cover from being opened accidentally while
the drive is in operation. As a result, if the drive is
off, pressing the eject button will not open the top
cover. Furthermore, even when the power is on,
depending on the status of the application that is
currently running, the top cover might not open for
one second or longer after the eject button is
pressed.
If the top cover does not open when the eject
button is pressed (unless the drive is currently
writing a disc), press the manual eject lever
(located on the bottom of the drive) in the direction
indicated by the arrow to open the top cover.
3
Close the top cover.
You can now access the data on the disc.
Ejecting a Disc
1
Press the eject button to open the top cover.
The top cover will open slightly by itself. You can then manually lift it until it opens fully.
2
Remove the disc.
Hold one finger against the edge of the disc from the side of the CRX85U, and press
another finger against the protrusion in the center of the drive to remove the disc.
CAUTION
• Make sure that the disc has stopped spinning before removing the disc.
• Do not open the top cover while the indicator is orange. Doing so may cause the computer to freeze up.
Portable
CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Drive
Printed in Malaysia
Approximately
8 cm
Loading and Ejecting Discs
Loading a Disc
1
Press the eject button to open the top cover.
The top cover will open slightly by itself. Lift it all of the way open manually.
2
Load a disc.
Push down on the center of the disc until the disc clicks into place. Do not press too hard.
Also, be careful not to touch the lens or any other optical parts in the drive.
CAUTION
When loading a disc, press the disc’s edge against the side of the spring-loaded bumper inside the disc
compartment. Make sure that the disc’s recording surface does not sit on top of the bumper before closing the
drive cover.
Press here.
Label facing up
Disc
Disc
Bumper
Eject button
English
Please refer to this manual together with the “USB Interface Drive User’s Guide” in the attached Software CD-
ROM, which carries more detailed information.
Français
Reportez-vous au présent manuel ainsi qu’aux documents intitulés “USB Interface Drive Guide de l’utilisateur”
contenu sur le CD-ROM accompagnant ce produit pour plus de détails.
Deutsch
Einzelheiten entnehmen Sie bitte diesem Handbuch zusammen mit der “Betriebsanleitung für das USB-
Schnittstellenlaufwerk” auf der mitgelieferten CD-ROM, die zusätzliche Details enthält.
Español
Consulte este manual junto con la “Guía del usuario de la unidad de interfaz USB” del CD-ROM del software
suministrado, que ofrece información más detallada.
Italiano
Fare riferimento a questo manuale insieme a “Guida dell’utilizzatore dell’unità disco a interfaccia USB” nel
CD-ROM del software allegato, che contiene informazioni più dettagliate.
Português
Consulte este manual junto com o “Guia do Utilizador do Drive de Interface USB” no CD-ROM do Software
em anexo, que traz informações mais detalhadas.
Nederlands
Raadpleeg deze gebruiksaanwijzing samen met de “USB station-interface gebruikershandleiding” op de
bijgeleverde CD-ROM, die meer gedetailleerde informatie bevat.
Svenska
Vi hänvisar till denna bruksanvisning tillsammans med “Användarguide för enhet med USB gränssnitt” på den
bifogade CD-ROM-skivan, som innehåller mer detaljerad information.
Press here firmly to close.
Required System Configuration
The CRX85U can be used with a personal
computer with the following specifications:
Windows PC
❑
CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or faster
❑
RAM: At least 64 MB
❑
Hard disk space: 1 GB or more
❑
OS: Windows 98 Second Edition
(Windows 98 SE), Windows 2000
Professional (Windows 2000), Windows
Millennium (Windows Me), or Windows
XP Home Edition or Professional
(Windows XP)
❑
Computer must have a CD-ROM drive or
be capable of connection to the Internet.
(Used for installing driver software with
Windows 98 SE.)
Macintosh
❑
PowerMac G3, G4, G4 Cube, iMac,
iBook, PowerBook G3, G4
❑
Mac OS 9.0.4, 9.1, 9.2.1
❑
At least 64MB RAM
❑
Macintosh with built in USB connector
CAUTION
• The required system configuration is designed to
provide the basic capability to write CD-R and CD-
RW discs. In order to actually use the CRX85U, it is
necessary to satisfy not only the system requirements
described here, but also the system requirements that
are specified for the writer software. (The system
requirements for writer software usually exceed the
system requirements described here.)
• system meeting the following requirements is needed
in order to use USB 2.0 operation with this device.
— USB interface cable conforming to USB 2.0
(supplied with this device)
— Computer that is equipped with a USB
2.0-compliant USB connector or PCI interface
card
1)
, and on which the USB 2.0 EHCI driver
software
2)
has been installed.
1)
Recommended Product: Adaptec
“USB2connect” card (AUA-3100LP)
2)
Supplied with currently available PCI interface
cards that conform to USB 2.0.
• When connected to a product that conforms to the
earlier USB 1.1 standard, the device operates at the
fastest transfer speed allowed under USB 1.1.
• Macintosh supports USB1.1 only.
(As of September 2001)
Introduction
The CRX85U has the following features:
❑
Features
technology
to prevent buffer under-run errors.
❑
Can write CD-R discs at a speed of
up to 20
×
.
❑
Can write CD-RW discs at a speed of
up to 8
×
.
❑
Can read CD-ROM discs at a speed of
up to 24
×
.
❑
Can read DVD-ROM discs at a speed of
up to 8
×
.
❑
Has a compact, lightweight design for
portability.
❑
Includes a compact, lightweight AC
adapter that is compatible with power
supply voltages from 100 to 240 V.
❑
Provided with a USB 2.0 interface cable.
❑
When connected to a system supporting
USB 2.0, provides full-performance read
speeds of up to 24
×
(3600 Kbytes/sec).
Speed
Write speed
20
×
maximum (CD-R)
8
×
maximum (CD-RW)
Read speed
24
×
maximum (CD-ROM)
8
×
maximum (DVD-ROM)
Discs
Compatible discs
CD-ROM
DVD-ROM
CD-ROM XA
DVD-Video
Photo CD
(Multisession compatible)
CD-DA
CD-R
CD-RW
CD-I
Video CD
CD Extra (CD+)
CD TEXT
Audio combined CD-ROM
Disc diameter: 12 cm
8 cm (CD-DA reading only)
Writing methods
Track at once
Disc at once
Session at once
Fixed packet writing
Drive
Data transfer rate
Maximum: 3600 kb/s (24
×
1)
)
Access time
Average (random stroke): 160 ms
1)
The maximum data transfer rate varies
according to the performance capabilities
of the computer.
Operating Environment/Storage
Environment
Operating temperature
5
°
C to 35
°
C
Power Supply/Miscellaneous
Power supply
External power jack: rated 5 V
AC adapter: AC-CRX85
(rated input AC100 V - 240 V)
Power consumption
2.0 A
Size
Approximately 129
×
18
×
134 mm
(W
×
H
×
D)
Weight
Approximately 230 g (main unit only)
Interfaces
Drive interface
USB 2.0 compliant*
* For connection to a computer using the
ACR-U20 interface cable provided with
the CRX85U.
Buffer capacity
8 MB
These specifications and the appearance of
the product are subject to change without
notice.
Main Specifications
