Sony CDU33A Series User manual

3-758-051-11 (1)
CDU33A
Double
Speed
Series
Drive
User's Guide
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INFORMATION
You
are
cautioned
that
any
changes
or
modifications
not
expressly
approved
in
this
manual
could
void
your
authority
to
operate
this
equipment.
Note:
This
equipment
has
been
tested
and
found
to
comply
with
the
limits
for
a
Class
B
digital
device,
pursuant
to
Part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules.
These
limits
are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection
against
harmful
interference
in
a
residential
installation.
This
equipment
generates,
uses,
and
can
radiate
radio
frequency
energy
and,
if
not
installed
and
used
in
accordance
with
the
instructions,
may
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
communications.
However,
there
is
no
guarantee
that
interference
will
not
occur
in
a
particular
installation.
If
this
equipment
does
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
or
television
reception,
which
can
be
determined
by
turning
the
equipment
off
and
on,
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct
the
interference
by
one
or
more
of
the
following
measures:
-
Reorient
or
relocate
the
receiving
antenna.
-
Increase
the
separation
between
the
equipment
and
receiver.
-
Connect
the
equipment
to
an
outlet
on
a
circuit
different
from
that
to
which
the
receiver
Is
connected.
-
Consult
the
dealer
or
an
experienced
radio/TV
technician
for
help.

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OWNER’S RECORD
The
model
name
and
serial
nuinbers
are
located
on
the
Top
side
of
the
drive.
Record
these
numbers
in
the
space
provided
below.
Refer
to
them
whenever
you
call
upon
your
sales
representative
regarding
this
product.
Model
No.
Serial
No.
CAUTION
As
the
laser
beam
used
in
this
CD-ROM
drive
unit
is
harmful
to
the
eyes,
do
not
attempt
to
disassemble
the
cabinet.
Refer
servicing
to
qualified
personnel
only.
This
unit
uses
CD-ROM
discs
with
the
following
mark.
COMPACT
oISe
When
you
use
this
unit
as
a
CD
player,
use
compact
discs
with
the
following
mark.
Se
DIGITAL AUDIO
This CD-ROM drive unit is
CLASS
1
classified
as
a
CLASS
1
LASER
LASER
PRODUCT
product.
The
CLASS
|
LASER
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LASER
KLASSE14
PRODUCT
label
Is
located
on
the
PRODUKT
top
of
the
drive.
CAUTION
INVISIBLE
LASER
RADIATION
WHEN
OPEN.DO
NOT
STARE
INTO
BEAM
OR
VIEW
DIRECTLY
WITH
OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS
VORSICHT
UNSICHTBARE
LASERSTRAHLUNG,
WENN
ABDECKUNG
GEOFFNET
NICHT
IN
DEN
STRAHL
BLICKEN
AUCH
NICHT
MIT
OPTISCHEN
INSTRUMENTEN
ADVARSEL
USYNLIG
LASERSTRALING
VED
ABNING
SE
IKKE
IND
|
STRALEN-HELLER
IKKE
MED
OPTISKE
iNSTRUMENTER
ADVARSEL
USYNLIG
LASERSTRALING
NAR
DEKSEL
APNES
STIRR
IKKE
INN
|
STRALEN
ELLER
SE
DIREKTE
MED
GPTISKE
INSTRUMENTER
VARNING
—
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LASERSTRALNING
NAR
DENNA
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OPPNAD.
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BETRAKTA
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OPTISKA
INSTRUMENT
VARO!
NAKYMATON
AVATTAESSA
OLET
ALTTIINA
LASERSATEILYLLE
ALA
TUNOTA
SATEESEEN
ALAKA
KATSO
SITA
OPTISEN
LAITTEEN
LAP!
This caution label is located on the
top of the drive.

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a
registered
trademark
of
Microsoft
Corporation.
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IBM
PC,
PC/XT,
and
PC/AT
are
registered
trademarks
of
International
Business
Machines
Corporation.
e
HP
Vectra
is
a
registered
trademark
of
the
Hewlett-Packard
Company.
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Molex
is
a
registered
trademark
of
Molex,
Inc.
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AMP
is
a
registered
trademark
of
AMP,
Inc.
e
3M
is
a
registered
trademark
of
the
Minnesota
Mining
and
Manufacturing
Company.

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Table
of
Contents
Introduction
6
Using
This
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System
Componeniiace
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7
Software
REQUITEMEMES
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Location
and
Function
of
Controls
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10
Installing
the
drive
11
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11
Removing
the
Computer's
COVED
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Preparing
a
Slot
for
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13
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Mounting
the
Host
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20
Reassembling
the
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21
Operating
the
drive
22
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22
Ejecting
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23
Specifications
24
Table
of
Contents
5

Introduction
Using This Guide
This guide is intended for users of the CDU33A scries CD-ROM Drive Unit. It
covers installation, connection, and operation of the drive.
This guide is divided into the following sections:
Introduction
Installing the drive
Operating the drive
Specifications
Read this guide thoroughly before attempting to use the drive.
Features
The CDU33A series CD-ROM Drive Unit is an internal drive for installation in
computers(IBM PC, PC/XT, PC/AT, HP Vectra or equivalent). The CD-ROM
discs it reads can store as much as 540 Mbytes of digital data.
The drive unit offers the following features:
e 5.25 inch half-height drive form factor.
¢ Audio output to enable Audio CD playback
e Audio channel selectable by software(stereo, monoaural, reverse, etc.)
e Fast access time providing high-speed read operation.
e Real time layered error correction
e Manual loading and power ejection of discs.
e Emergency eject function for manual disc ejection
e CD-ROM XA and CD-I disc play
6 Introduction

System components
To
configure
a
system
featuring
the
CDU33<
series
drive,
you
require
the
following
system
components:
*
Computer
(IBM-PC,
PC/AT,
PC/XT,
HP
Vectra
or
equivalent)
¢
Host
adaptor
(recommended
model:CDB-330
series
ISA
Interface
Cards)
¢
Floppy
disk
drive
¢ Connecting cable
sopssapsoastia
Software requirements
To
enable
reading
of
the
data
stored
on
a
disc,
install
the
appropriate
application
software.
To
read data
from
CD-ROM
discs
of
the
High
Sierra
Group
(HSG)
or
ISO-9660
logical
format,
you
can
use
Sony
OPA-470
series
MS-DOS
CD-ROM
Extensions,
This
software
extends
MS-DOS.
It
is
designed
for
use
with
the
IBM
PC,
PC/XT,
and
PC/AT.
Introduction 7

Location
and
Function
of
Controls
@ Front panel
8
Introduction
Figure 1. Front View
Dise drawer
Accepts
a
CD-ROM
disc
on
its
tray,
Emergency eject hole
Insert
a
rod
here
to
eject
the
drawer
manually.
Eject button
Ejects
the
drawer
from
the
drive
unit.
Busy indicator
Lights
up
while
data
is
read
from
the
disc:
flashes
during
seek
operations.
Headphones
jack
and
headphone
level
contro!
Connect
headphones
to
the
headphones
jack
and
adjust
the
volume
with
this
headphone
level
control.

Cc Rear panel
7
Figure 2. Rear View
Subchannel interface connector
@&
Connects
the
CDU33A
to
the
host
adapter,
which
has
subchannel
signal
processing
capability, by using a connecting cable.
34-pin interface connector
Connects
the
CDU33A
to
the
host
adapter
by
using
a
connecting
cable.
3] Power-in connector
Connects
the
CDU33A
to
the
power
supply
within
the
computer.
4} Frame ground tab
Grounds
the
CDU33A
to
the
host
computer
when
the
drive
frame
itself
is
not
in direct contact with the computer.
[5] Audio output connector
Reter to page 18 for details.
Introduction 9

Precautions
@
Installation
é
¢
Avoid
placing
the
drive
in
a
location
subject
to:
—high humidity
—high temperature
—mechanical vibration
——direct sunlight
CDU33A can be used horizontally only.
@ Operation
Do
not
move
the
drive
while
it
is
operating.
Doing
so
may
cause
a
malfunction
to
occur,
Avoid
exposing
the
drive
to
sudden
changes
in
temperature.
This
may
cause
condensation
to
collect
inside
the
drive.
If
the
ambient
temperature
should
suddenly
rise
while
the
drive
is
turned
on,
wait
at
least
one
hour
before
turning
off
the
drive.
If
you
attempt
to
operate
the
drive
immediately
after
a
sudden
increase
in
temperature,
a
malfunction
may
occur
during
reading.
@ Transportation
*
Keep
the
original
packing
materials
to
facilitate
transportation
of
the
drive.
¢
Always
remove
the
disc
before
moving
the
drive.
After
removing
the
drive
from
the
computer,
repack
the
drive
into
its
original
packaging.
@
] 0 Introduction

Installing the Drive
This section describes how to install the drive into your computer.
Also refer to the manual supplied with your computer for details on how to install
an internal drive unit.
Before You Begin
Before
installing
the
drive
into
the
computer,
perform
the
following:
1 Prepare the following tools and parts:
¢ a screw driver which is appropriate for your computer
four
screws
which
are
3
mm
in
diameter
and
which
extend
no
more
than
3.5 mm from the drive is surface
* two mounting rails if your computer is fitted with mounting tracks
2
Turn
off
the
computer.
Disconnect
the
computer’s
power
cable
from
the
AC
outlet,
Disconnect
all cables
attached
to
the
back
of
the
computer.
Caution
To
protect
the
drive
and
the
computer
from
potential
damage,
do
not
power
on
the
computer
before
installation
of
the
drive
has
been
completed.
Installing the Drive 11

Removing
the
Computer's
Cover
Remove
the
computer's
cover
as
explained
below:
1
The
rear
of
your
computer
may
be
fitted
with
a
plastic
finisher
panel.
This
is
attached
with
plastic
fastener
strips.
Remove
this
panel.
Figure
3.
Removing
the
Panel
2
Remove
the
cover
fixing
screws.
§
Figure
4.
Removing
the
Cover
Fixing
Screws
3 Remove the computer's cover.
Figure 5. Removing the Cover
12 Installing the Drive

Preparing a Slot for the Drive
®@ Prepare a slot for the drive as explained below:
1 Remove the screws and brackets from the floppy disk drive’s front panel.
@
Figure
6.
Removing
the
Floppy
disk
Drive’s
Front
Panel
2 Disconnect the floppy disk drive.
® Figure 7. Disconnecting the Floppy disk Drive
Installing the Drive 13
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3
Remove
the
floppy
disk
drive.
Remove
the
blanking
plate
from
the
drive
mounting
slot
below.
Figure
8.
Removing
the
Floppy
disk
Drive
and
the
Blanking
Plate
14 Installing the Drive

Mounting the Drive
Attach the mounting rails to the drive in the same way as they are attached to the
floppy disk drive. Then, slide the drive into the lower half-height slot.
é If mounting rails are necessary to install the drive
\ If mounting rails are not necessary
Secure the drive into the lower half-height slot using four screws you have
| prepared,
Figure 9. Mounting the Drive
Connecting the Drive
Connect the drive to the computer using the following cables:
e Power cable
e Frame ground cable
¢ Audio cable (when connecting audio equipment)
e ISA interface cable
Each connection Is explained below.
Installing the Drive 15

H
Attaching
the
power
supply
cable
Push
the
power
supply
cable
connector
firmly
into
the
pow
er-in
connector,
é
The
recommended
power
supply
cable
is
fitted
with
Molex
8980-3
contacts
anda
4
Molex
8981-4P
housing.
Power-in connector
Power
supply
connector
(4-pin
connection
cable)
Figure
10.
Attaching
the
Power
Supply
Cable
Pin assignment
The
pin
assignment
of
the
power-in
connector
is
as
follows:
+12
VDC7-—
+5
VDC
GND~-~
GND
Figure
11.
Pin
Assignment
of
the
Power-in
Connector
16
Installing
the
Drive

@
Attaching
the
frame
ground
cable
If
the
drive
is
mounted
using
rails,
there
is
no
direct
electrical
contact
with
the
host
computer,
Therefore,
the
drive
must
be
ground
with
the
frame
ground
cable.
@
Connect
the
computer's
frame
ground
cable
to
the
frame
ground
tab.
The
recommended
frame
ground
cable
is
fitted
with
AMP
170203-2
or
6071
1-1
contacts
and
an
AMP
1-480435-0
housing.
Frame
ground
tab
rame
ground
|
cable
a
Figure
12.
Attaching
the
Frame
Ground
Cable
Installing
the
Drive
|
7

@
Attaching
the
audio
cable
When
you
intend
to
connect
audio
equipment,
attach
the
audio
cable
to
the
drive
and
the
host
adapter.
:
The
recommended
audio
cable
is
fitted
with
Molex
08-50-0113
or
08-50-0114
\
contacts
and
a
Molex
22-01-3047
housing.
Attach
the
audio
cable
as
follows.
1
Attach
one
end
of
the
cable
to
the
audio
output
connector.
The
audio
output
connector
recommended
is
Molex
08-50-01
13
or
08-50-0114
contacts and
a
22-01-3047
housing.
Audio output connector
Audio cable
Figure 13. Attaching the Audio Cable to the
Audio Output Connector
2
Attach
the
other
end
of
the
cable
to
the
audio
connector
of
the
host
adapter.
Pin
assignment
The
pin
assignment
of
the
audio
output
connector
is
as
follows.
GND GND
Left
signal
Right signal
1 ffi tn si
Figure
14.
Pin
Assignment
of
the
Audio
Output
Connector
18 Installing the Drive

# Attaching the ISA bus interface cable
Attach the ISA bus interface cable as follows:
€ 1 Push one end of the cable firmly into the interface connector. For proper
attachment, be sure to verify that the key of the cable connector is aligned colucsuy
~ with the drive’s interface connector.
Interface
connector
0
oO)
Q b)
@
Interface
connector
Figure 15. Attaching the ISA bus interface Cable to the Interface
Connector
; 2 Attach the other end of the cable to the host adaptor. If necessary, see the
5 manual supplied with the host adaptor.
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Installing the Drive 19
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Mounting the Host Adapter
Mount the host adapter (recommended model: CDB-330 series) into an empty
expansion slot.
Refer to the manual supplied with the host adapter for complete instructions on its
installation and switch assignment.
Figure 16. Mounting the Host Adaptor
20 Installing the Drive