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CDU948S
CD-R Drive Unit
CDU948S
CD-R Drive Unit
User’s Guide
Mode d’emploi
Bedienungsanleitung
Manual de instrucciones
Manuale d’istruzione
User’s Guide
Mode d’emploi
Bedienungsanleitung
Manual de instrucciones
©1998 by Sony Corporation
Rev. 1.0
BKC: 98000668 Manuale d’istruzione
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Owner’s Record This unit uses CD-R discs with the following mark. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom 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. ___________________ This unit uses CD-ROM discs with the following mark. Safety Regulations When you use this unit as a CD player, use compact discs with the following mark. WAR
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Contents Introduction Introduction 5 This manual assists you with the 4x write / 8x read CDU948S drive which uses CD-R media storing up to 650 Mbytes of data. Features..........................................................................................................5 System Requirements for WINDOWS 95/NT.................................................5 Features Location and Function of Parts and Controls 6 The drive unit has the following features: Front Panel / Rear Panel...............
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Location and Function of Parts and Controls Precautions n Installation Front Panel l Avoid placing the drive in a location subject to: – high humidity Caddy insertion slot Emergency eject hole – high temperature – excessive dust – mechanical vibration – direct sunlight. CD Caddy CD Caddy Only horizontal drive operation recommended, not tilted. n Operation l Do not move drive during operation, it may cause an error. l Avoid exposing the drive to sudden temperature changes as condensation may for
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Step 1: Opening the Computer Step 3: Finding the Connector Remove the computer’s cover as directed in the Owner’s Manual. The SCSI cable should have 1 or more unused connectors on the end opposite the adapter, as shown, find a connector not in use. We recommend a connector at the very end of the 50 pin SCSI cable. Step 2: SCSI Configuration Locate the 50 pin SCSI cable in your computer. One end of the cable is connected to the SCSI host adapter card as shown below. Pin 1 (red) SCSI host adapter
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The following table shows the function of each jumper. Step 5: Setting the Jumpers Set jumpers on rear of drive unit according to your computer Jumper Function configuration. Jumpers are factory preset as shown below. DEVICE The setting of this jumper determines whether the TYPE SCSI device type code in the inquiry data is WO or CD-ROM. DEVICE TYPE PREVENT/ ALLOW ON: WORM OFF: CD-ROM ID SELECT ID SELECT Assign the drive unit’s ID number by setting these 0 1 2 TEST MODE jumpers to ON or OFF. D
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Step 6: Connecting the Drive Step 7: Mounting the Drive Attach flat SCSI cable to connector at rear of CD-R drive. Insert the CD-R drive into computer front as shown, routing cables accordingly. Secure drive to frame with appropriate screws. Pin 1 Interface Connector CDU948S Drive Unit Power Supply Connector Audio Out Connector Red Edge Mounting Screws SCSI Flat Cable Flat Cable Audio Audio Cable Cable Note: Red Wire Slide rails (not included) may be necessary if CD-R drive cannot cannot be sec
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Software Installation Please refer to CD-R formatting software manual for instruction on Step 9: Installation Review software installation. CD-R formatting software must first be properly Now review the hardware installation process, assuring that: installed in order to write CD’s with the CDU948S drive. l All connectors are properly connected. l Each SCSI device has its own unique SCSI ID number. l The last physical SCSI device on the bus is properly terminated. Red Edge Using Discs and Caddies
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Operating the Drive 3 Close the lid firmly. Assure application software is installed before using the CD-R drive. 4 Do not manually open slide. Starting Up 1 Turn on the power supply. 2 Insert caddy into drive slot with disc label facing up. Push gently until auto-load mechanism pulls caddy into drive. Important: When loading a caddy, do not attempt to overpower the auto-load. Storing Discs and Caddies l Remove the caddy from the drive before moving drive. l Do not store the disc or caddy in a
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Troubleshooting Should problems arise installing or operating the drive: Ejecting a Caddy 1 Turn on the computer’s power supply. l Please verify the steps of this manual were carefully followed. 2 Press eject button on the drive unit l If problem still exists, please confirm the items in “Checklist” below. Checklist Please verify the following: l Power cable properly attached to drive, Step 8 on page 13. When properly connected, the LED lights green. l Both ends of SCSI cable are properly attac
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Specifications n General n Dimension diagram Host interface SCSI-2, single ended, 50 pin Supported Read / Write formats: 41.4 CD-ROM Mode-1 & -2 146 21.9 CD-ROM XA (Mode-2, Form 1 & 2) 139.7 CD-Audio 10 Audio-combined CD-ROMs (includes CD-EXTRA) CD-I (Mode-2, Form 1 & 2), CD-I Ready CD-Bridge Read only: CD-R conforming to “Orange Book Part II” Write Methods: Incremental Write Session at Once Track at Once Variable & Fixed Packet Track Reservation Disk at Once 4-M3 Mounting Write/Read Speed
