CRX100E/CH
abCD Update
abCD 1.5 Update
This upgrade will update Sony abCD to version 1.5 and will resolve minor formatting and recording issues.
Optical Product Parts and Accessories Information
The Sony Electronics Inc. optical product you have purchased is supplied with the parts, software and accessories needed to use the product. If you need to obtain additional or replacement parts, software and accessories for your optical product then the storage support team will attempt to obtain it for you at your sole cost and expense. Product information guides, manuals and other documentation packaged with the optical products normally can be downloaded directly from this web site.
HotBurn & abCD Software Tutorials
Please click on the PDF documents below that gives your step-by-step recording instructions.
IDE Installation Guide
IDE Installation Guide
1) With the computer shutdown and all the power disconnected, open up your computer. Remove the cover mounting screws and then the cover.
Hotburn Update
Hotburn 1.3 Update
This upgrade will update the Hotburn software to Version 1.3.
The computer boots up and the BIOS can recognize the primary (master/slave) hard disk drive, but it cannot recognize all devices connected to the secondary hard disk drive. Why?
Is the power connected?
Is the IDE interface cable correctly connected? (Make sure it is completely plugged in)
Is the setup correct? Is the position of the jumper pin correctly set?
In the BIOS, is the secondary disabled? (For detailed information on BIOS settings, please contact the PC's manufacturer)
Is the secondary's interface cable too long? (Has it exceeded the ATAPI specification of 18 inches/45cm?)
Is the IDE cable's pin twisted? (Also, make sure there is no reversed insertion.)
My Sony drive records and reads just fine, but whenever I try to play a game I get an error indicating my optical drive is not detected. What is causing this issue?
Disable your native Windows XP burning software. Also go to Device Manager, under the IDE ATA/ATAPI Controller, change the IDE controller to a Standard Dual Channel controller.
Go to:
- Right Click My Computer
- Choose Properties
- Choose Hardware
- Choose Device Manager
- Click the + in front of IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers
- Double Click the Intel IDE Controller
- Click on the Driver Tab
- Choose Update Driver
- Choose Display a List..
- Choose Next
- Choose the Standard IDE Controller
- Click Next
- Make sure you reboot the system so the changes take affect
Will an 80 wire cable with 40 pin connectors work with Sony DVD/CD recorders?
The 80 wire cable with 40 pin connectors preserves signal integrity. Using the 80 wire cables with this type of construction allows the maximum data rates of ATA66, ATA100 and ATA133 to be reached. This cable is used primarily for Ultra DMA configurations but will also work on Sony DVD/CD burner.
***Note*** Sony recorders are only supported on Ultra DMA built into the motherboard. They are not supported on Ultra DMA cards added to the system.
I am having problems burning with my Sony CDRW/DVDRW under Windows 2000/XP. What could be a possible solution?
Try switching between DMA or PIO mode on the IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
Go to:
- Right Click My Computer
- Choose Properties
- Choose Hardware
- Choose Device Manager
- Click the + in front of IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers
- Double Click the Secondary IDE Controller
- Click Advanced Settings
- Under Device 1 Next to Transfer Mode choose DMA (or vise versa)
- Click OK
- Reboot your System