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Introduction
The CRX1650L offers the following features.
An external CD-R/RW drive with i.LINK (IEEE1394) interface for PCs.
Writes up to 16× speed on CD-R disc media.
Writes up to 10× speed on CD-RW disc media.
Reads CD-ROM discs at up to 40× speed.
Worry free anti-buffer-under-run technology.
System Requirements
The CRX1650L can be used in systems with the following capabilities.
For Windows
CPU: Pentium 266 MHz or higher
For stable writing performance at high speeds, the CPU speed should be considerably
higher than the above minimum requirement. For writing at 16× speed, a Pentium II/400
MHz or higher is recommended.
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Windows
98 Second Edition (SE), Windows
2000 or Windows
Millennium Edition
(Me) operating system
At least 64 MB RAM
At least 1 GB available hard disk space
Available of an i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector or i.LINK (IEEE1394) interface board.
For Macintosh
Macintosh with built in FireWire ports (CRX1650L drive does not support the Apple
FireWire PCI card.)
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Mac
OS 8.6, 9.0.4, 9.1
64 MB RAM
Apple FireWire 2.1 or higher software required
CAUTION
• The above system configuration is given as a minimum requirement for a system on which basic CD-R/RW
writing performance can be obtained. In actual use, the requirements for the writing software also have to be taken
into consideration. (Normally, these requirements will be higher than the above specifications.)
• Writing speed may automatically be adjusted depending on the disc specified speed or disc conditions such as
weight imbalance and eccentricity.
• 1× and 2× writing speed and discs are not supported.
• When using the drive on Windows 98 Second Edition, be sure to install the IEEE1394 driver update program. If
the update program is not installed, the drive may not be able to function correctly. The update program is
contained on the Software CD-ROM provided.
Product Support Information
If you are having problems installing or using your drive please review the “i.LINK
Interface CD-R/RW Drive User’s Guide” in Software CD-ROM. If you are looking for more
information about the range of Sony drive & media products, answers to general
compatibility issues or further advice with installation & operational problems please see the
following web sites:
Products purchased in USA:
http://www.sony.com/storagesupport
About the Writer Software
Information about the supplied writer software is available on the web sites of the
manufacturers and software distributors. (Accessible from the Links in Software CD-ROM)
If you are unable to obtain the required information from the above sources, contact the
office below. Please have the following information available if asking about an operational
failure or damage. Free telephone support is offered for 90 days from your first call.
• Model: CRX1650L
• Serial number
• Date of purchase, and name of supplier
• Computer maker and model number
• Computer specifications (CPU speed, memory size, OS version, etc.)
• Writer software used (version, etc.)
• Description of the failure, with as much detail as possible
• Whether any problems occurred when the product was first used, whether problems
developed only later, etc.
USA (Sony Electronics Inc):
Monday to Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. CT
Toll Free: 1-800-588-3847
Operating/Storage Environment
Main Specifications
Operating temperature
5 to 40 ºC
Discs
Compatible disc types
Power and Miscellaneous
CD-R
Voltage
CD-RW
AC 100 V - 240 V
CD-ROM
Power consumption
CD-ROM XA
Approx. 0.36 A - 0.2 A
CD-DA
Size
CD Extra (CD+)
Approx. 192 × 60 × 272 mm (W × H × D)
Video CD
Weight
CD TEXT
Approx. 2.8 kg (drive only)
Photo CD
(Multi-Session support)
Interface
CD-I
CD Bridge
Drive interface
Audio Combined CD-ROM
IEEE1394 compliant
Disc diameter 12 cm
Buffer capacity
8 cm (reading only)
2 MB
Please note that specifications and
Writing Systems
appearance may be subject to change
Track-at-once
without notice.
Disc-at-once
Session-at-once
Packet writing
Drive
Data transfer rate
1)
Up to 6000 kbytes/sec (40× speed
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Access time
Average random stroke
150 ms
1)
Maximum data transfer rate depends on the
capabilities of the host PC
• i.Link is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• FireWire, Macintosh and MacOS are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
• Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of
their respective manufacturers, although the TM and ®marks are not used in the text.
Repairs outside of Warranty
Warranty Card and
If operation can be restored by repair, we
After-Sales Service
will repair the drive for a charge.
Replacement Parts Availability
Warranty Card
Repair parts (which may be required to
maintain operation) for CD-R/RW drives
• A warranty card should be provided with
are retained by the company for at least six
this product at the place of purchase.
years after a model is discontinued. This
• Please read the warranty card, fill in the
period corresponds to that during which
specified information, and retain it for
repair can be assured. However, even after
future reference.
this period, repair may still be possible
• The warranty period is one year from the
depending on the nature of the damage, so
date of purchase.
please contact your supplier or repair
service provider.
When contacting us, please have
After-Sales Service
the following information available:
If a problem is suspected, first
• Model Name: CRX1650L
check the following.
• Serial Number:
• Problem Description: as detailed as
Review the information in this manual.
possible
• Date of Purchase:
If the problem is still suspected,
contact your customer service
Repair Requirements
centre.
If you return the drive to your place of
Contact the customer service centre listed
purchase or repair service provider because
in the “Product Support Information”.
of damage resulting from misuse or other
causes, you will be responsible for all
Repairs under Warranty
repair-related expenses, including shipping
and handling and product adjustments.
We provide repair services as described in
this manual and on the Warranty Card.
Refer to these documents for details.
Please Record Responsibly
Before copying anything onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc, please be sure you are not violating
copyright laws. Most software companies allow you to make a back-up or archive copy of
software. Check your software’s license agreement for specific details.
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