3-862-943-71(1) DDU220E –06 DVD-ROM Drive Unit User’s Guide
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the top side of the drive. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your sales representative regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. This unit uses CD-ROM discs with the following mark. When you use this unit as an audio CD player, use compact discs with the following mark. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
INFORMATION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your warranty covering 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.
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone No.: SONY DDU220E Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ. 07656 USA 201-930-6970 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Contents Introduction 6 Features .............................................................................................. 6 Software Requirement ........................................................................ 7 Example of System Setup .................................................................. 7 Location and Function of Parts and Controls 8 Front Panel ......................................................................................... 8 Rear Panel ...........................
Introduction Features The DDU220E is an internal DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disc Read-Only Memory) drive for PCs running under Windows95(OSR2). It can also function as a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory) drive running at up to 32 times speed. The DDU220E comes with the following features. General 5 1 /4 inch half-height drive form factor. 512-kbyte buffer memory ATA-PI compliant (SFF-8090) Audio CD like drawer loading of a disc without using a caddy. Power loading and power eject of a disc.
Software Requirement Playback of DVD-Video discs requires a PC with Windows 95 OSR2, video playback software and appropriate hardware (MPEG2 card etc.). For further details, refer to the documentation that comes with DVD-Video playback software. To access data on DVD-ROM or CD-ROM discs, correct device driver must be installed on your PC. Different software may be required depending on the type and format of data on the discs. Therefore, be sure to refer to the documentation that comes with the discs.
Location and Function of Parts and Controls Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Disc drawer Loads a DVD-ROM or CD-ROM disc. 2 Headphones jack Accepts a stereo headphones set. Analog audio signals are output. 3 Volume contr ol Controls the volume level of sound output from the headphones jack 2. 4 DVD indicator This green indicator light or goes off to indicate one of the following unit conditions.
Rear Panel Pin 1 12 3 4 5 1 DIGITAL AUDIO connector Outputs digital audio signals. 2 ANALOG AUDIO connector Outputs analog audio signals. 3 Configuration J umper s See page 12 for details. 4 INTERFACE CONNECTOR (IDE bus) Connect to IDE port of the host computer using a connecting cable. 5 DC INPUT (power-in) connector Connect to the power supply of the host computer.
Precautions ■ Installation • Avoid placing the drive in a location subject to: – high humidity – high temperature – excessive dust – mechanical vibration – direct sunlight • Do not force the power cable. It is keyed to protect the drive unit. ■ Operation • Do not move the drive when it is in use. Doing so may cause data error and damage the optical pick-up. • Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes in temperature as condensation may form on the lens inside the drive unit.
Installing the Drive Unit in Your Computer This section explains how to install DDU220E into your PC. Preparation You need the following parts and tools (these are not supplied with the drive): • A flat-blade screwdriver • Four screws 3 mm in diameter and 6 mm in length. • Two mounting rails if your computer has mounting tracks. Unplug the computer and disconnect the cables attached to the back to give yourself more room to work.
Setting the Jumpers Set the jumpers on the rear of the drive unit in accordance with the configuration of your computer system. The jumpers are preset at the “MASTER” position as illustrated at the factory. CSEL SLAVE MASTER Notes for configuration jumpers: • Designation of the Drive Number is generally set by inserting a jumper pin on either the MASTER or the SLAVE pin.
Opening the Computer 1 If your computer has its rear side covered by a plastic panel attached with plastic hook pad, pull it off. Computer Remove the plastic panel. Rear plastic panel 2 Remove the cover mounting screws. Cover mounting screw Remove the screws. 3 Remove the cover of the computer. Remove the computer cover.
Preparing a Space for the Drive Unit 1 Remove the screws and brackets securing the floppy disk drive and the lower drive bay blanking plate. Floppy disk drive Remove the screws and brackets. Lower drive bay blanking plate 2 Disconnect the floppy disk drive. Floppy disk drive 3 Remove the floppy disk drive and the blanking plate.
Mounting the Drive Unit If mounting rails are necessary, attach them to the drive in unit the same way as your floppy disk drive and slide the drive unit into the lower drive bay. If mounting rails are not required in your system, fasten the drive unit in place with mounting screws. Slide the drive unit into the lower bay.
Connecting the Drive Unit Connect the drive unit to the computer with the following connectors: • DC INPUT connector • F. GND tab (unless the frame of the drive unit is in direct contact with the computer’s chassis). • ANALOG AUDIO connector (if you plan to connect audio equipment) • DIGITAL AUDIO connector (if you plan to connect audio equipment) • INTERFACE CONNECTOR.
■ ANALOG AUDIO connector The pin assignment is as follows: pin 1 2 3 4 Audio Signal R signal R ground L ground L signal ■ INTERFACE CONNECTOR 1 Firmly insert one end of the interface cable into the INTERFACE CONNECTOR. Pin 1 INTERFACE CONNECTOR Interface cable 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the IDE port.
Reassembling the Computer 1 Reinstall the floppy disk drive in the top drive bay. Reinstall the floppy disk drive. 2 Reconnect the interface cables to the floppy disk drive. 3 Fasten the screws and front brackets as they were before. 4 Tuck the cables behind the drive so that they do not protrude above the power supply module. Tuck the cables. Power supply 5 After checking the following points, slide the computer’s cover on and fasten the cover mounting screws at the back of the computer.
Operating the Drive Unit This section describes how to start the drive unit and eject a disc. Starting the Drive Unit 1 Turn on the power of your computer. 2 Press the eject button. The drawer comes out automatically. Press the eject button. 3 Place a disc in the drawer with its label side up. Place a disc with its label side up. Note: For double-side DVD disc, signals are read from the side facing down. For further details, refer to the documentation that comes with the disc.
Note: When the drive is set up in vertical position, use the disc locks to prevent your disc from falling. See “How to Use the Disc Locks” on page 23 for details. Disc locks 4 Gently push the drawer or press the eject button to close the drawer. The drive may begin reading the Lead-in data when it accepts the disc. The busy indicator lights up in amber while the drive is reading the Lead-in. For subsequent drive operations, follow the instructions provided with the application software you are using.
Ejecting the Disc To eject the disc, press the eject button on the front panel. The drawer comes out automatically. Press the eject button. Note: The eject button does not work if it is disabled by: – the software you are using ■ Opening the drawer manually in an emergency You can open the drawer manually when it fails to come out by means of the eject button or software commands. To do this, follow the procedure below: 1 Turn off the power of your computer.
How to Use the Disc Locks The disc tray has four disc locks that prevent the disc from falling when the drive unit is set up in vertical position. Disc locks Note: When the drive unit is used in horizontal position, you do not need to lock the disc. ■ Locking and unlocking All of the four locks are set in the unlocked position (facing outward) when the drive is shipped from the factory. To set the lock in the locked position, turn it with your fingers until you hear a click so that it faces inward.
When the drive unit’s right side is down To facilitate disc handling, set the disc locks B, C and D into the locked position, and leave the disc lock A in the unlocked position. D A Top side Right side C B When the drive unit’s left side is down To facilitate disc handling, set the disc locks A, C and D into the locked position, and leave the disc lock B in the unlocked position.
Specifications ■ General Host interface Disc Acceptable discs Rotational speed DVD CD ATA-PI compliant DVD-Video discs (1 or 2 layers) DVD-ROM discs (1 or 2 layers) DVD-R discs CD-Digital Audio discs CD-ROM mode-1 data discs CD-ROM mode-2 form1/form2 data discs CD-ROM XA discs (readable) Audio-combined CD-ROM discs CD-I discs (readable) CD-I Ready discs (readable) CD Bridge discs Photo CD discs (single and multi session) CD EXTRA discs CD-RW discs CD TEXT discs Video CD discs 3360 min-1 (rpm) 3000 min-1 (
■ Reliability Read error rate (includes retry, with a standard disc) L-EC on 1 block /10l2 bits L-EC off 1 block /109 bits ■ Audio Output level Line out Headphone 0.75 V at 47 kΩ 0.
■ Connectors INTERFACE CONNECTOR (with DC INPUT connector) AMP 179376-1 or equivalent AUDIO OUT connector Molex 5046-04A or equivalent ■ Laser Type Wave length Output power Beam divergence Semiconductor laser GaAlAs 650 nm (DVD) 780 nm (CD) 0.6 mW 53.4 ° ± 1.5 ° Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
■ Dimension diagram Important: The overhang of the screws should not exceed 6.0 mm from the surface of the side panels or the bottom plate. 146(5 3/4) 148 (57/8) 203 (8) 5 (7/32) 42.3 0.5 (1/32) (111/16) 41.4 (111/16) 21.9(7/8) 10 (13/32) 0.4 (1/32) 4-M3 Mounting screws (4 on each side) 47.5 (17/8) 79.25 (31/8) + + 139.
DDU220E –06 DVD-ROM Drive Unit User’s Guide ©1999 by Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
