Sony MPF920/Z/CU1 User’s Guide - Page 2
Specifications, MPF920-Z Block Diagram, Dimensions, Warranty Card & After Sales Service, - drivers
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Specifications Floppy disk drive Compatible disks 3.5 in. 2HD (1.44 MB) 3.5 in. 2DD (720 KB) Interface 34-pin signal interface Operating and storage environments Temperature range Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C (44°F to 95°F) Miscellaneous Power consumption 1.25 W (normal operation) Mass Approx. 430 g (0.95 lb.) These specifications and the appearance of the product are subject to change without notice. MPF920-Z Block Diagram Signal Interface Connector (34 pins) Floppy Disk Drive Logic MAIN IC CXA8061Q Read/Write Block Stepper Driver Read/Write Head Spindle Motor IC Spindle Motor Stepper Motor Dimensions P.W.B POWER CONNECTOR (Units: mm (in.)) 101.6 (4.0) SIGNAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR 144 (5.7) FLOPPY DISK SLOT 3-M3 (0.12) DEPTH 6 (0.24) 60 (2.4) 90 (3.5) 70 (2.8) 21 (0.83) 31 (1.22) 94 (3.7) 4-M3 (0.12) DEPTH 5 (0.20) About Floppy Disks Compatible floppy disks The following floppy disks can be used with the drive. CAUTION • Do not use floppy disks that are incompatible with the drive, as it may damage the drive. • If you use preformatted floppy disks, make sure that they are compatible with your OS. Protecting data on floppy disks To prevent accidental loss of important data, use the writeprotect switch on floppy disks. When you slide the switch to the write-protect position, you can read data on floppy disks, but it is impossible to write or delete data. Back of the floppy disk Write-enable Write-protect position position Handling notes Make sure that you take the following precautions when handling floppy disks to ensure the safety of your data. • Do not place floppy disks close to strong magnetic fields such as those generated by speakers or televisions, as this could cause loss of data. • Do not place floppy disks close to heat sources or in direct sunlight as this may warp the floppy disk, making it unusable. • Do not open the floppy disk shutter or touch the disk surface. Dirt or scratches on the disk surface may make reading and writing impossible. • Avoid dropping liquids on floppy disks. • To protect important data, remove floppy disks from the drive and store them in a case when they are not being used. Troubleshooting Before consulting your Sony representative, verify the following. If you are still unable to identify or solve your problem, consult your retailer or Sony representative. Problem The computer does not detect the drive. The floppy disk busy indicator does not light when reading or writing data. As soon as the computer is turned on, the floppy disk busy indicator lights and stays lit. The type of the drive is not detected properly upon startup. Invalid media or bad Track 00 when formatting. The same contents are displayed for different floppy disks. Drive not ready error when reading from drive X (where X is the letter of the drive). General failure error when reading from drive X (where X is the letter of the drive). Sector not found error. Cause/Solution t Your computer and the drive may not be properly connected. Disconnect the drive from the computer and reconnect it. t The floppy disk drive interface cable, power cable may not be properly connected, or the CMOS configuration incorrect. Verify the connections and CMOS configuration. t The floppy disk drive interface cable may be connected in the wrong direction. Verify the position of pin #1. If pin #1 is connected properly, replace the cable. t The CMOS configuration may be incorrect. Verify the CMOS configuration for drive type: 3.5 in. 1.44 MB. t You attempted to format an HD floppy disk at 720 KB or a DD floppy disk at 1.44 MB. Verify the type of floppy disk in the drive. t The CMOS configuration may be incorrect. Verify the CMOS configuration for drive type: 3.5 in. 1.44 MB. t The drive controller configuration may be incorrect. Refer to the drive controller documentation to verify its configuration. t The drive controller may not be receiving the signal indicating a change of floppy disk. Verify the state of pin #34 and replace the floppy disk drive interface cable, if necessary. t If the cable is in good working order, the drive may be malfunctioning. Contact your local Sony Technical Support Center. t There is no floppy disk in the drive. Insert a floppy disk and try again. t Verify the floppy disk drive interface cable. t The drive motor may not be spinning. Contact your local Sony Technical Support Center. t The floppy disk in the drive is not formatted or not formatted correctly. Use an appropriate floppy disk. t The drive may be out of alignment or otherwise in need of servicing. Contact your local Sony Technical Support Center. t The floppy disk in the drive is not formatted or not formatted correctly. Use an appropriate floppy disk. t The drive may be out of alignment or otherwise in need of servicing. Contact your local Sony Technical Support Center. Technical Support Please consult the above sources before calling with questions about using MPF920-Z, or with technical questions about the drive or the supplied software. If using telephone or e-mail support, please have the following information available: • Model number: MPF920-Z • Serial number • Date and place of purchase • Computer maker and model number • Computer specifications (CPU speed, memory size, OS version, etc.) Local technical support is available only in the following sales regions: For Customer in the USA (Sony Electronics Inc): • Free telephone support is offered for 90 days from your first call. USA Technical Support only: Web based technical support is free of charge and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Web site: http://sony.storagesupport.com/ • Toll free: 1-800-588-3847 Monday to Saturday 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. CT For Products purchased in Australia or New Zealand (Sony Australia Limited): • Web site: http://www.sony.com.au • Toll free: 1300-13-7669 or International 61-2-9887-6666 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. EST • Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective manufacturers, although the ™ and ® marks are not used in the text. Before using this device, be sure to read the end user license agreements for the software provided with your computer. ❑ Our product guarantee is valid only when the supplied accessories (including software) are used in the specified or recommended system environment, in accordance with this User's Guide, and applies only to this floppy disk drive. Our customer service and user support apply only under these product guarantee conditions. ❑ Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for failure of the computer or other devices, incompatibility with special hardware, operating problems caused by improper installation of software, loss of data, discs or other accidental or incidental damage that might occur when using this product. ❑ The guarantee and user support for this product are valid only within the countries or sales regions specified on the warranty card. ❑ Copyright laws prohibit the copying of all or part of the User's Guide, without obtaining permission of the copyright holder. 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. • The warranty period is one year from the date of purchase. CAUTION The warranty and technical support service are valid only in the countries or sales regions specified on the warranty card. After Sales Service Repairs under warranty We provide repair services as described in this guide and on the warranty card. Please contact your supplier or repair service provider for details. Repairs outside the warranty If operation can be restored through repairs, we will repair the drive for a charge. Repair requirements If the drive needs repairs, return it to the place of purchase or your repair service provider. • If you return the drive to the place of purchase or your repair service provider because of damage resulting from misuse or other causes, you are responsible for all repair-related expenses, including shipping, handling, and product adjustments.