SONY SPRESSA™___USB _CD-Rewritable Recorder User’s Manual____________ Model CRX100E/X2 External 4X/6X/4X
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Contents...........................................................................................................................................1 Cautions & Warnings.......................................................................................................................2 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................6 The USB Interface...........................................................................................................................6 CD-R and CD-RW...........................................................................................................................6 Applications.....................................................................................................................................6 System Requirements.......................................................................................................................7 Set Up & Installation Instructions....................................................................................................8 Summary..........................................................................................................................................8 Contact Information.........................................................................................................................9 Reference.........................................................................................................................................9
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SPRESSA™___USB Sony CRX100E/X2 External 4X/6X/4X
Cautions & Warnings
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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN COVER TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER ALL DEVICE SERVICING TO A CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN. DO NOT EXPOSE TO ANY TYPE OF MOISTURE!!!
CD-ReWritable Recorder
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Introduction Sony’s Spressa™ USB external CD-RW Recorder/Player is a high performance external peripheral unit. It is connected to the main system by Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface. Its functions include recording and playback on re-writable (RW) compact discs (CD’s). It provides write-once CD media and can read mass-produced manufacturer-stamped CD’s. The USB interface is compatible with PC as well as MacIntosh computer systems that have USB Interface ports. The ‘hot pluggable’ Spressa USB connector allows it to be installed or ejected while the system is on and operating. Note that the drive should not be disconnected during active data transfer.
The USB Interface The Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface cable connects much like a wall outlet telephone jack. Unlike many other interface peripherals, there are no user parameters that require setting by the end user, such as ID numbers, IRQ setting changes or terminator speeds. The installation of the driver software will control all communications and settings between the device and your computer system.
CD-R and CD-RW Compact-Disc Recordable (CD-R) Media are permanent recordings that may not be erased once recorded. However, new data may be added to the disc until the entire disc is full. This format is used for distribution or for data iterations that do not need to be updated. Spressa USB writes and reads CD-R media read by standard CD ROM drives and CD Players. Compact Disc Re-Writable (CD-RW) media may be written to and then re-written many times with new data sets. CD-RW format is good for safeguarding and transporting ongoing backup of data that changes over time or needs to be sent to an older CD Read Only Memory (ROM) drive. CD-RW discs have a lower cost per megabyte than other types of media, but the initial disc cost is higher. Spressa USB also writes and reads CD-RW media.
Applications CD-R and CD-RW formats are used for different purposes. Both formats can be used with the Spressa USB. Some interchange limitations exist with the CD-RW format. Figure 1 shows typical applications for both types of discs. Figure 1: Data Distribution CD-R CD-RW
Backup
Archiving
CD Prototyping
Personal File Storing
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System Requirements Processor: Pentium® 233 Mhz or higher Minimum RAM: 32 Megabytes 1 Available USB Port Operating System: Windows 98 or higher Spressa™ USB Drive
● 6-ft USB Cable*
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AC Power Cord 100V to 240V, 50-60 Hz with 1.2 Amp Maximum power supply
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CD-R Disc/CD-RW Disc
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CD Recording Software Disc Provided with Spressa™ Drive
*NOTE* USB cable connects from available PC USB port to drive’s interface connector. The USB can only be connected one direction, with the USB symbol facing up.
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Set Up & Installation Instructions Verify that you have all items shown in system requirements. Before connecting Drive to the computer, install software and drivers from disc provided. 1. Place software CD into standard CD Rom tray and close. a. If CD does not automatically start installation, then: i. Click Start. ii. Click Run. iii. Click Setup.exe. iv. Click ok b. When setup has completed, proceed with step 3. 2. Locate the port with the USB symbol on your PC. 3. Insert the port connector of the USB cable to the USB Port of the PC. 4. Attach power cord to the device and wall outlet. 5. Attach the USB Cable to the drive’s interface connector. 6. Power on the device. 7. Reboot the computer. The Spressa™ CD ReWriter is now ready for use.
Summary The Spressa will provide you with hours of use. You can write, read and store audio files, data files and photo files in archival form, backup programs and files, prepare discs for distribution and transfer files from one computer to another easily with this unit. The Spressa helps you safeguard your files and transfer them at will.
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Contact Information Sony Technical Support Center can be contacted 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Support can be contacted in a number of ways. Please have your model number, serial number, date of purchase and sales receipt available when you call technical support. Sony Computer Peripherals Technical Support Phone
(800)597-5649
Sony FastFacts, FAX on Demand Service
(800)883-7669
Sony Computer Peripherals Technical Support Web Site: http://www.sony.com/storagebysony
Reference Spressa USB CD ReWriter (n.d.), at website: http://sony.storagesupport.com/product/183#news, Retrieved May 15, 2008.