Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CDU924S Sony
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CDU924S CD-R Drive Unit User ’s Guide Mode d’emploi Bedienungsanleitung © 1996 by Sony Corporation Rev . 1.0 BKC: 42264600 CDU924S CD-R Drive Unit User ’s Guide.
This unit uses CD-R discs with the following mark. 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. Y ou are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Contents Introduction 6 Example of System Setup 7 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 8 Front Panel .............................................................................................................8 Rear Panel .....................
Example of System Setup T o use the CDU924S, at least the following components are necessary . ● Computer (IBM-PC*, HP V ectra**, or compatible equipment) ● CDU924S CD-R Drive Unit ● SCSI host adapter ● Floppy disk drive ● SCSI interface cable (Single ended, 50 pin flat.
Rear Panel 1 Jumper block for SCSI bus Specify assignment of the SCSI bus. 2 T erminators The terminator resistors are inserted into the sockets. Remove the resistors when the SCSI bus is to be terminated externally . Note: Some models are shipped without terminators.
Installing the Drive Unit into the Computer As you go through this section, you may wish to refer to your computer ’ s manual for a more detailed description of how to install internal drives.
Opening the Computer 1 If your computer has its rear side covered by a plastic panel attached with plastic hook pad, pull it of f. 2 Remove the cover mounting screws. 3 Remove the cover of the computer . Installing the Drive Unit into the Computer 13 Remove the jumper to set to OFF , and install the jumper to set to ON.
Connecting the Drive ■ Power-in connector Insert the plug and push it firmly in place. The power supply connector recommended has Molex 8980-3 contacts and a Molex 8981-04P housing. Pin assignment Installing the Drive Unit into the Computer 15 Mounting the Drive 1 Remove the screws and brackets from both sides of the drive spaces.
■ Interface connector 1 Insert one end of the interface cable into the interface connector firmly . 2 Attach the other end of the cable to the host adapter . Installing the Drive Unit into the Computer 17 ■ Frame ground When normally installed, the drive unit is not in contact with the host computer directly and should be grounded.
Reassembling the Computer 1 T uck the cables behind the drives so that they do not come up above the power supply . Check the following before closing the computer: ● Are the connections between the.
Using Discs and Caddies Loading a Caddy with a Disc 1 T o open the caddy lid, press the tabs on the both sides of the caddy at the end opposite to the shutter . 2 Set a disc, with its label upward, in the caddy . Be careful not to touch the recording surface when setting a CD-R disc in the caddy .
Storing Discs and Caddies ● Remove the caddy from the drive unit before moving the drive. ● Do not store the disc and caddy in a location subject to: – high humidity – high temperature – excessive dust – direct sunlight Care of Discs ● Hold the disc by its edge.
In such a case, eject the caddy and re-insert it properly . If the busy indicator remains lit amber , consult your dealer or qualified service personnel. The busy indicator also lights amber during audio play . However , this is not a malfunction. Ejecting a Caddy 1 T urn on the power supply .
Specifications ■ General Host interface SCSI-2, single ended, 50 pin Read Function Acceptable discs: CD-ROM Mode-1 data discs CD-ROM Mode-2 data discs CD-ROM XA discs CD-Audio discs Audio-combined C.
Shock Operating Read: 49 m/s 2 (5 G) at 1 1 ms half sine wave (includes 5 retries) W rite: 4.9 m/s 2 (0.5 G) at 11 ms half sine wave Non-operating 490 m/s 2 (50 G) at 1 1 ms half sine wave T ransportation 76 cm drop (with standard individual package) ■ Dimensions and weight Dimensions 146.
■ Dimension diagram Important Screws must not extend more than 4.0 mm into the side panels or the bottom plate. Specifications 31 ■ Supplied accessory User ’ s Guide (1 each) Disc Caddy OP A-2000 (1 each) ■ Optional accessories CD ROM discs: YHDS-50 “CD-ROM T est Disc T ype 1.
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