User manual SONY CD-U311

[. . . ] Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. The CD-U311 is an internal CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory) drive unit designed for use with an IBM PC, HP Vectra, or compatible computer. It can read as much as 540 Mbytes of digital data stored in a single CD-ROM disc. [. . . ] 3 Volume contr ol Controls the volume level of sound output from the headphones jack 2. 4 Busy indicator This amber indicator lights or flashes to indicate one of the following unit conditions. Steady lit: TOC (table of contents) read, seek data read, or audio playback in progress. 5 Emergency eject hole Used to open the disc drawer manually when neither the Eject button 6 nor a software command works. Insert a pointed object, such as a paper clip, into this hole and push (approx. The drive can be used in either a horizontal or vertical position. 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. Should the surrounding temperature suddenly rise while the drive is turned on, stop using the drive and leave the power on at least one hour before operating it or turning it off. Operating the drive immediately after a sudden increase in temperature may result in a malfunction. After matching the beveled edges, insert the plug of the power supply cable to the DC INPUT connector and push it firmly in place. S AUDIO OUT connector The audio output cable recommended are those using a Molex 08-50-0113 or 08-50-4114 contacts and a 22-01-3047 housing. Refer to the operating instructions included with the host adapter for complete instructions on installation and settings. 3 Fasten the screws and front brackets as they were before. 4 Tuck the cables behind the drives so that they do not protrude Above the power supply module. 5 After checking the following points, slide the computer's cover On and fasten the cover mounting screws at the back of the computer. Are the connections between the drive and computer correct?The MSCDEX (or equivalent) and a device driver for the CD-ROM drive are supplied with the host adapter. Install both the MSCDEX (or equivalent) and the device driver in order to use the CD-ROM drive. This section describes how to start the drive and eject a disc. When the drive is set up in vertical position, use the disc locks to prevent your disc from falling. [. . . ] The eject button does not work if it is disabled by: ­ the software you are using ­ the PREVENT/ALLOW jumper. S 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. 2 Insert a pointed object, such as a paper clip, into the emergency After removing a disc from the drive unit, consult your dealer or qualified service personnel. [. . . ]