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- Page 1 4-668-815-11(1) CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive User’s Guide MPD-AP20U 2002 Sony Corporation...
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Page 3: Safety Regulations
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Caution As the laser beam in this MPD-AP20U is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. - Page 4 Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MPD-AP20U Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two...
- Page 5 CE Sicherheitsbestimmungen Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die Verwendung in folgender / folgenden Umgebung(en): • Wohngegenden • Gewerbegebiete • Leichtindustriegebiete (Diese Ausführung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022, Klasse B.) Caution The mains plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect mains power. Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
- Page 6 Most software companies allow you to make a backup or archive copy of software. Check your software’s license agreement for details. are trademarks of Sony Corporation. are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Regulations ...3 Introduction Features ...10 System Requirements ...12 Name and Function of Parts ...13 Drive ... 13 Cradle ... 15 Preparation Using the Drive When Connected to the Power Outlet ... 16 Connecting the drive ... 16 Using the Drive on the Cradle ...17 Removing the drive from the cradle ... - Page 8 Advanced Features Power ...34 Remaining charge indicator ... 34 Inserting batteries into the cradle ... 35 Battery life ...37 Listening to Music Files ...38 Selecting folders and files... 38 Folder organization and playback order ... 39 Advanced Playback ...40 Loop playback (Repeat) ... 41 Listening to all the files in a folder (Folder playback) ...
- Page 9 Warranty Card & After Sales Service ...63 Warranty card ... 63 After sales service ... 63 Specifications ...64 Product and Support Information ...66 Sony global sites information ... 66 Technical support ... 67...
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Page 10: Introduction
Introduction Features The MPD-AP20U (hereafter, the “drive”) is an extremely versatile drive. Not only is it a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, it can also be used as a CD player, a “Memory Stick” reader/writer, and more! Write data to CD-R/RW discs CD-RW... - Page 11 Using the drive under different power On internal battery power Cradle on battery power Watching DVDs Connect the drive to your computer and enjoy your favorite DVD-Video. Using “Memory Stick” The drive comes standard with a “Memory Stick” slot. Power management features Depending on the status of the drive, the drive power is automatically turned on, off, or the internal battery recharged.
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Page 12: System Requirements
The requirement outlined above are the ones necessary for smooth writing to CD-R and CD-RW discs. When using the MPD-AP20U CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive features, make sure that your system meets the necessary requirements of the software that you are using. For details, refer to the appropriate software user’s manual (on the software disc). -
Page 13: Name And Function Of Parts
Name and Function of Parts Drive Left 1 Cover 2 Power connector Used to connect the AC power adapter (provided). Note To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock, or malfunction, only use the supplied AC power adapter to connect the drive. 3 USB connector Used to connect the USB cable (provided). - Page 14 Right 1 CHARGE/BUSY indicator The CHARGE/BUSY indicator changes color as follows according to the drive status. • Drive connected to computer Power on, idle: ... Green During disc access: ... Orange • Drive not connected to computer Battery charging: ... Red Note The drive is not equipped with a power button.
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Page 15: Cradle
Cradle 1 Release button Used to remove the drive from the cradle. 2 Power connector Used to connect the AC power adapter (provided). Note To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock, or malfunction, only use the supplied AC power adapter to connect the drive. Bottom 3 USB connector Used to connect to the USB port of... -
Page 16: Preparation
Preparation Using the Drive When Connected to the Power Outlet Connecting the drive Connect the drive to the power outlet and to your computer as follows. To the power outlet To the computer’s USB connector When you connect the drive as illustrated here, the drive comes on and the CHARGE/BUSY indicator lights green. -
Page 17: Using The Drive On The Cradle
Using the Drive on the Cradle If you carry the drive with you as well as use it with your computer often, using the cradle is extremely convenient. If you connect your computer and the drive through the cradle, you can take the drive with you whenever you want. Then, all you need to do is set the drive on the cradle when you want to use it with your computer –... - Page 18 2 Connecting the cradle Connect the cradle to the power outlet and to your computer as follows. USB cable To the computer’s USB connector Using the cradle with batteries If you insert batteries (rechargeable) into the cradle battery case, you can use the cradle without connecting it to the power outlet.
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Page 19: Removing The Drive From The Cradle
3 Setting the drive on the cradle Set the drive on the cradle as follows. 2 Align the front of the drive with the extension. When you set the drive on the cradle as illustrated here, the drive comes on and the CHARGE/BUSY indicator lights green. -
Page 20: Using The Drive On Internal Power
Using the Drive on Internal Power Charging the internal battery When the drive is connected to a power outlet, it automatically charges the internal battery. Be sure to charge the internal battery after buying the drive or after an extended period of disuse. When the internal battery is completely depleted, it takes approximately 4 hours to fully charge it. - Page 21 Confirming the charge status Charging The charge indicator is animated to simulate charging. Upon reaching full charge Verifying the internal battery charge When you disconnect the AC power adapter from the drive and turn the control knob (right), the current internal battery charge appears on the remote control display.
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Page 22: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Using Discs Inserting a disc into the drive Press the EJECT button to open the cover. Insert the disc. Press down on the center portion of the disc until you hear a click. Vibration damper Note Be sure that the edge of the disc fits under the ridge at the top of the spring-loaded vibration damper located at the left rear of the disc compartment. -
Page 23: Ejecting A Disc From The Drive
Ejecting a disc from the drive Note Do not attempt to eject a disc from the drive when the CHARGE/BUSY indicator is orange (data on the disc is being accessed). Press the EJECT button to open the cover. CHARGE/BUSY indicator With a Windows computer, you can also open the cover by right-clicking the drive icon and clicking Eject on the shortcut menu. -
Page 24: Accessing Disc Data From Your Computer
Accessing disc data from your computer Perform the following procedure to view files and folders on discs. With Windows Open [My Computer]. The [My Computer] window appears. Example: Windows XP [My Computer] window Double-click the icon below. The drive letter assigned to the drive depends on your computer. (In the example, “G”.) The folders and/or files on the disc are displayed. -
Page 25: Creating Cds (Using The Provided Software)
Creating CDs You can use the programs on the software disc accompanying the drive to write data to CD-R/RW discs or create music CDs. For details about the installation procedures, various functions and operation procedures, refer to the software manuals Windows XP and Mac OS X computers have built-in CD writing functions that you can use instead of the provided writing software. -
Page 26: Using "Memory Stick
Using “Memory Stick” Inserting a “Memory Stick” into the drive Push the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot until it is fully inserted. Ejecting a “Memory Stick” from the drive Note Do not attempt to eject a “Memory Stick” from the drive when the “Memory Stick” busy indicator is orange (data on the “Memory Stick”... -
Page 27: Accessing "Memory Stick" Data From Your Computer
Accessing “Memory Stick” data from your computer Perform the following procedure to view files and folders on “Memory Stick”. With Windows Open [My Computer]. The [My Computer] window appears. Example: Windows XP [My Computer] window Double-click the icon below. The drive letter assigned to the drive depends on your computer. (In the example, “H”.) The folders and/or files on the “Memory Stick”... -
Page 28: Listening To Music (Using The Drive As A Cd Player)
Listening to Music (Using the Drive as a CD Player) You must use the remote control when using the drive as a CD player. Remote control part names and functions Front 1 Display Displays information such as the remaining charge of the internal battery, number and elapsed time of the current track, etc. - Page 29 Back 1 Clip 2 DISPLAY button Press to change the information displayed. (Page 46) 3 PLAY MODE button Press to change the playback mode. (Page 40) 4 RPT/ENT (Repeat/Enter) button Press to enter repeat mode or when programming tracks. (Page 40) 5 SOUND button Press to adjust the playback tone according to the type of music that...
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Page 30: Starting Playback And Adjusting The Volume
Starting playback and adjusting the volume You can listen to music on a disc or “Memory Stick” with headphones. You can also use the drive on internal power (for details, see “Power” (page 34)). Connect the remote control and headphones. To power outlet Power cord Remote control... -
Page 31: Adjusting The Volume
Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume by pulling the control knob of the remote control and turning it. If you are unable to raise the volume and AVLS appears on the display of the remote control, repeatedly press the remote control SOUND button until the display shows AVLS OFF. For details, see “Limiting Volume (AVLS function)”... -
Page 32: Using The Remote Control
Using the remote control This section outlines the basic operations possible with the remote control. What do you want to do? Start playback (from the previous track) Start playback (from the first track) Pause playback/ Resume playback Stop playback (during playback or pause) Return to the beginning of the current track (during playback or pause) -
Page 33: Remote Control Display
Remote control display During playback, the remote control display shows the number and elapsed time of the current track. Track number Elapsed time When listening to music files (MP3, WAV) When you start playback the title of the song appears briefly (if there is no title information, the file name appears), followed by the elapsed time. -
Page 34: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Power You can use the drive with the following power sources. Power management varies according to the type of power supply, as illustrated below. AC power Internal battery Batteries (rechargeable) Remaining charge indicator To be able to verify the remaining charge of the internal battery, you must first connect the remote control. -
Page 35: Inserting Batteries Into The Cradle
Inserting batteries into the cradle You can use the cradle under rechargeable battery power (8 batteries necessary). Doing so allows to use the drive for extended periods of time without connecting it to a power outlet. Compatible batteries (sold separately) G Rechargeable batteries AA nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries AA nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries... - Page 36 Insert eight batteries into the battery case. Notes • Be sure to look at the indications inside the battery case for the proper positioning of the batteries. • Be sure to use similar batteries (i.e. do not use rechargeable and dry cells batteries together). •...
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Page 37: Battery Life
Battery life The following is the approximate playback life and number of discs that can be written using the drive under battery power. Playback battery life CD-DA Internal battery approx. 4 hours When internal battery and cradle batteries are used together Ni-MH batteries approx. -
Page 38: Listening To Music Files
Listening to Music Files The basic operations necessary to listen to music files (MP3, WAV files) are the same as when listening to a music CD. For details about these operations, see “Listening to Music (Using the Drive as a CD Player)” (page 28). This section explains the functions and operations specific to music files. -
Page 39: Folder Organization And Playback Order
Folder organization and playback order Under normal playback conditions, the contents of folders are played back in the folder organization order, high-level folders first. Similarly, the files in folders are played back in alphabetical order. For example, with the following folder organization, playback is performed from 1 to CD-R CD-RW Music... -
Page 40: Advanced Playback
Advanced Playback You can play back your music with a variety of features accessible with the remote control PLAY MODE and RPT/ENT buttons. PLAY MODE button Press it during playback to change the playback mode. Normal playback (all) Listen to all the tracks in a folder (folder) Listen to one track only (single) Listen to all the tracks in random... -
Page 41: Loop Playback (Repeat)
Loop playback (Repeat) You can loop the playback of every playback mode of the drive. For example, if you are listening to music in normal playback mode, pressing the RPT/ENT button results in all the tracks on your disc to be repeated. Similarly, in folder playback, all the tracks in the folder are repeated. -
Page 42: Listening To One Track Only (Single Playback)
Listening to one track only (Single playback) Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until “(single)” appears on the remote control display. Listening to all the track in random order (Shuffle playback) Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until “(all)” and “SHUF” appear on the remote control display. -
Page 43: Listening To Selected Tracks In The Desired Order (Program)
Listening to selected tracks in the desired order (Program) You can program up to 64 tracks in the order of your choice. During playback, press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until “ PROGRAM ” appears on the remote control display. If there is a playlist on the disc or “Memory Stick”... - Page 44 Repeat steps 3 to 4 to select other tracks. Press and hold the RPT/ENT button until playback starts. Listen to the tracks that you programmed. Confirming the contents of the program When creating a program Before performing step 6 above, press the RPT/ENT button repeatedly. Each time that you press the RPT/ENT button, the track and playback numbers are displayed.
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Page 45: Listening To A Playlist
Listening to a playlist If a playlist exists on the disc or “Memory Stick” that you are using, you can use it with the drive to listen to the music files according to their order in the playlist. To be able to use this function, you need to save a playlist (extension: m3u) to disc or “Memory Stick” before you insert them into the drive. -
Page 46: Advanced Playback Functions
Advanced Playback Functions Displaying track information You can use the DISPLAY button to display such information as: • CD-TEXT. CD-TEXT is essentially text information on the music CD such as album titles, artist names, and song titles. • The file and folder names of an music files, and MP3 file ID3 tags (album titles, artist names, and song titles). -
Page 47: Adjusting The Tone (Sound Function)
Adjusting the tone (SOUND function) You can adjust the playback tone according to the type of music you are listening to. Press the SOUND button of the remote control or on the drive itself. Each time that you press the button, the remote control display changes as follows: NORMAL (Normal) BASS 1 (Bass1) -
Page 48: Limiting The Volume (Avls Function)
Limiting the volume (AVLS function) The AVLS function automatically limits the volume to a certain level to avoid sounds that are painfully loud and the potential danger from not being able to hear sounds of your surroundings. Press the SOUND button repeatedly until “AVLS ON” appears on the remote control display. -
Page 49: Cds And Dvds
Miscellaneous CDs and DVDs Compatible discs You can use the following disc types with the drive. Disc Type Symbol DVD-ROM DVD-Video DVD+R (Read Only) DVD+RW (Read Only) DVD-R (Read Only) DVD-RW (Read Only) CD-R CD-RW CD-ROM Disc Type Symbol Music CD CD Extra Video CD CD TEXT... -
Page 50: Cd-R And Cd-Rw Discs
CD-R and CD-RW discs Use the provided writing software to write to CD-R and CD-RW discs. To be able to play back CD-R and CD-RW discs with other CD players and CD- ROM drives, you must make the appropriate settings in the writing software before writing. -
Page 51: Dvd-Video Playback And Region Codes (Region Numbers)
Recommended discs We recommend using Sony recording media products with the CD-R/RW drive. CD-R: Sony 650 MB and 700 MB CD-R discs CD-RW: Sony 650 MB CD-RW discs DVD-Video playback and region codes (region numbers) The playback of DVD-Video (DVD... -
Page 52: Music Files
Protecting data on “Memory Stick” To prevent the accidental loss of important data, use the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick”. When you slide the switch to the write-protect position, you can read data on a “Memory Stick”, but it is impossible to write or delete data. -
Page 53: Playlist Files
Number of usable folders and files • Number of playable folders: max. 512 • Number of playable files in shuffle playback: max. 2048 Encoders and writing software settings When encoding MP3 files, we recommend that you use constant bit rate encoding, at a compression rate of 128 Kbps, and a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz. -
Page 54: Hi-Speed Usb
Hi-Speed USB This drive supports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0-compliant), which yields a much higher data transfer rate than that of USB 1.1. Connecting the drive to a computer equipped with a Hi-Speed USB connector or PCI adapter card provides the highest possible drive reading/writing performance •... -
Page 55: Usage Notes
Click [Yes]. Your computer restarts. With a Macintosh computer Mac OS 9 To remove the drive from your computer, delete the “MPD-AP20U Bus”, “MPD-AP20U Shim”, “MPD- AP20U USB” system extension installed at the same time as the writing software. Mac OS X (ver. 10.1) - Page 56 Condensation Avoid sudden temperature changes as much as possible. Do not attempt to use the drive immediately after moving it from a cold to a warm location, or room temperature rises suddenly, as condensation may form within the drive. If you experience a sudden temperature change during operation, halt operation immediately and wait approximately one hour before...
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Page 57: Handling Discs
Handling discs • Only handle discs by the edges. Never touch the recording surface. • Do not write on discs (except with a felt-tip marker), or paste labels on them. • Do not store discs in dusty, dirty, or humid locations, in direct sunlight, or near heat-generating devices. -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with the drive, verify the following items before contacting us for assistance. If you cannot resolve the problem after verifying these items, contact your dealer or our customer service department. Problem The drive is not detected by the computer, or it behaves incorrectly or intermittently. - Page 59 Problem The drive does not respond to remote control commands or NO MEDIA appears on the remote control display even if you insert a disc. After inserting a disc, the audio skips or data cannot be read. Cause/Solution t When the HOLD function is in use, slide the HOLD switch on the remote control in the opposite direction indicated by the arrow.
- Page 60 Problem Cannot eject the disc. An error occurs when writing to a disc. Cause/Solution t If the LOCK switch on the front of the drive is in the locked position, move it to the other position. t While writing is in progress, you cannot remove the disc by pressing the EJECT button.
- Page 61 Problem Created music CDs are noisy (noise is mixed into the played sound). Playback starts from where you stopped. (Resume function) During playback of a disc containing music files, the disc does not rotate, but you can hear your music normally.
- Page 62 Properties] dialog box, click the [Hardware] tab, then click the [Device Manager] button. In the [Device Manager] window, double-click [DVD/CD-ROM drives], then double-click [SONY CD-RW MPD-AP20U USB Device]. In the properties dialog box to enable CD audio from the computer speakers, click the [Properties] tab, then select the “Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device”...
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Page 63: Warranty Card & After Sales Service
Warranty Card & After Sales Service Warranty card • A warranty card should be provided with this product at the place of purchase. • Please read the warranty card, fill in the specified information, and retain it for future reference. •... -
Page 64: Specifications
Specifications Speed Write speed 24 × maximum (CD-R) 10 × maximum (CD-RW) Read speed 24 × maximum (CD-ROM) 8 × maximum (DVD-ROM) Discs Compatible discs CD-ROM DVD-ROM CD-ROM XA DVD-Video Photo CD CD-DA CD-R CD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-RW Video CD CD Extra (CD+) CD TEXT Disc diameter: 12 cm... - Page 65 Interfaces Drive interface Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0-compliant) Used in connecting to your computer using the USB cable provided with the drive. Buffer capacity 8 MB “Memory Stick” slot Write speed Up to 1.5 MB/s Read speed Up to 2.45 MB/s Maximum read and write speeds depend on the performance of your computer and the type of “Memory Stick”...
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Page 66: Product And Support Information
You cannot use the cradle to recharge batteries. The specifications and appearance of the product are subject to change without notice. Product and Support Information Sony global sites information Products purchased in the USA:* http://www.sony.storagesupport.com/ Products purchased in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ Products purchased in Australia or New Zealand: http://www.sony.com.au/support.asp... -
Page 67: Technical Support
Web sites of the software manufacturers and software distributors. Customer Services for Media Products Sony Electronics Inc., New Jersey, U.S.A. Sony of Canada Ltd., Ontario, Canada http://www.mediabysony.com/ Sony France S.A. Customer Service 40465 Pontonx sur l’Adour France http://www.sony-europe.com/... - Page 68 Printed in Malaysia...