Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CDU948S Sony
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CDU948S CD-R Drive Unit User ’s Guide Mode d’emploi Bedienungsanleitung Manual de instrucciones Manuale d’istruzione © 1998 by Sony Corporation Rev .
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.
Introduction 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 The drive unit has the following features: General ● 5 1/4 inch half-height drive form factor . ● Fast SCSI bus interface embedded (Based on SCSI-2).
Precautions ■ Installation ● A void placing the drive in a location subject to: – high humidity – high temperature – excessive dust – mechanical vibration – direct sunlight. Only horizontal drive operation recommended, not tilted. ■ Operation ● Do not move drive during operation, it may cause an error .
Step 3: Finding the Connector The SCSI cable should have 1 or more unused connectors on the end opposite the adapter , as shown, find a connector not in use. W e recommend a connector at the very end of the 50 pin SCSI cable. Note: If no free 50 pin SCSI connector exists, see “Troubleshooting”, page 19.
The following table shows the function of each jumper . Notes: ● The upper row of pins is (without position KEY) is ground. ● Remove jumper to set OFF , install jumper to set ON. ● ID SELECT , PREVENT/ALLOW , and TEST MODE are recognized when the power supply is turned on or the SCSI bus is reset.
Step 7: Mounting the Drive Insert the CD-R drive into computer front as shown, routing cables accordingly . Secure drive to frame with appropriate screws. Note: Slide rails (not included) may be necessary if CD-R drive cannot cannot be secured. Refer to computer ’ s User ’ s Guide for more information.
Software Installation Please refer to CD-R formatting software manual for instruction on software installation. CD-R formatting software must first be properly installed in order to write CD’ s with the CDU948S drive. Using Discs and Caddies Loading a Disc into a Standard Caddy 1 Press both tabs at opposite end to shutter to open caddy lid.
Operating the Drive Assure application software is installed before using the CD-R drive. Starting Up 1 T urn 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.
T roubleshooting Should problems arise installing or operating the drive: ● Please verify the steps of this manual were carefully followed. ● If problem still exists, please confirm the items in “Checklist” below . Checklist Please verify the following: ● Power cable properly attached to drive, Step 8 on page 13.
■ Dimension diagram Important Screws must not extend more than 4.0 mm into the side panels or the bottom plate. Specifications 22 146 148.5 203 5 42.
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