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Introduction: SONY CD-RW CRX216E 48X CD-RW Drive User's Guide

Manufacturer Model Name and Number | Drive Speed | Bus Interface | Types of Disc Formats Supported | Features | Configuration | Front View

Manufacturer Model Name and Number

SONY CD-RW CRX216E

Drive Speed

CD-R Write: 48X CAV
CD-RW Write (Low Speed Media): 4X CLV
CD-RW Write (High Speed Media): 4X/8X/10X CLV
CD-RW Write (Ultra Speed Media): 16X CLV/24X CAV/32X CAV
CD-ROM Read: 48X CAV

Bus Interface

ATAPI interface

Applicable Formats

• CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM Mode 2,

CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Form-2,
CD-I (FMV), Video-CD (MPEG-1), CD-Plus,
Karaoke CD, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD,
CD extra, I-Trax CD, and UDF.

• CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, ,High Speed CD-RW, and Ultra Speed CD-RW.

Use of Ultra Speed CD-RW Media

WARNING: Only drives (such as the SONY CD-RW CRX216E) bearing the logo "Compact Disc ReWritable Ultra Speed" can write or erase Ultra Speed CD-RW media.  Ultra Speed CD-RW Media may be recognized by the same "Compact Disc ReWritable Ultra Speed" logo on the disc label or packaging material, or by the fact that it lists recording speeds of "Up to 32X."  Writing and erasing operations to Ultra Speed CD-RW media include but are not limited to: 1) File drag and drop to Ultra Speed CD-RW media via DirectCD.  2) File copy to Ultra Speed CD-RW media via Easy CD Creator.  3) Any other file/data transfer to Ultra Speed CD-RW media via Easy CD Creator and DirectCD.  Attempted writes to Ultra Speed CD-RW media using CD-RW drives NOT bearing the logo "Compact Disc ReWritable Ultra Speed" may result in data loss.

Features

• Buffer underrun protection

Transparently recover from a buffer underrun condition.
• Disc loading mechanism

Gear Loading
• 3-way disc ejection

Eject button, Software and Emergency Eject Hole
• Average access time

CD : 90 msec(1/3 stroke)
• Audio capability

Audio capability follows the industry standard CD-Audio format.
• MPC3 compatibility

Compatible

Configuration

This CD-RW drive should be used only in its current hardware and software configuration.

Front View

1. Headphone Connector

The audio output connector enables you to plug stereo headphones into the drive. It requires a 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack.
2. Volume Control Dial

This control dial adjusts the volume for your headphones. You can only use the headphone jack and volume control when you have installed the required software utilities. For example, Microsoft Windows Media Player can be used.
3. Indicator Light

The light blinks when there is drive activity.
4. Disc Tray

The disc tray opens and closes automatically when you press the eject button.
* When you place a disc in the tray, make sure that the label on the disc is facing outwards. If you are not loading or unloading a disc, the tray should remain closed.
5. Emergency Eject Hole

If the disc tray does not open when you press the eject button, power off the computer, insert a pin or unfolded paper clip in the hole and push firmly.
6. Eject Button

Please read all restrictions and disclaimers.

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