Sony MPF920-Z Users Guide User Manual

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List of AccessoriesWhen you unpack the carton, make sure that it contains all the accessorieslisted below.If anything is missing or damaged, contact your retailer.• MPF920-Z • Front Panels (granite and mat black)(Mist white front panel • Eject Buttons (granite and mat black)and eject button) • User’s Guide• Warranty CardNames and Functions of PartsFront43121 Front PanelYou can replace the front panelto match the color of yourcomputer. For details, see“Replacing the Front Panel andEject Button”.2 Floppy Disk BusyIndicatorWhen data on a floppy disk isaccessed, the indicator lights.3 Floppy Disk SlotInsert the floppy disk here.4 Eject ButtonPress this button to remove thefloppy disk. You can replace theeject button to match the colorof your computer. For details,see “Replacing the Front Paneland Eject Button”.System RequirementsThe drive can be used with acomputer with the followingspecifications:❏ IBM PC-compatible system❏ RAM: 4 MB or more❏ Windows or DOS operatingsystem❏ 31/2 in., 1.44 MB floppy disk-compatible system BIOS❏ Floppy disk drive controller orconnector❏ Floppy disk drive interfacecableIntroductionThe MPF920-Z (hereafter referredto as the “drive”) has the followingfeatures:❏ Compatible with 1.44 MB and720 KB, 31/2 in. floppy disks.❏ Easy to install.❏ Superior design andconstruction.❏ Replaceable colored front paneland eject button.User’s Guide4-668-278-02(1)MPF920-Z3 1/2˝Floppy Disk Drive 2002 Sony Corporation Printed in ChinaUsage NotesDo not attempt to dismantle, repair, or alter the driveyourselfDo not, under any circumstances, attempt to dismantle, repair, or alter thedrive yourself. You may not only permanently damage the drive and/or yourcomputer, but may also cause fire or personal injury through electricalshock.Operating and storage environments• Do not place the drive close to heat sources or in direct sunlight; place it industy, dirty, or humid locations; place it under precipitation such as rain;or leave it in a vehicle with the windows closed.• If the drive interferes with the reception of radio or television signals,move the drive away from the radio or television.• When using the drive, do not wrap it in cloth, sheets or covers as this maybe the cause of malfunctions or fire.WARNINGYou are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manualcould void your authority to operate this equipment.To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.Replacing the Front Panel and EjectButtonFront panels and eject buttons in alternate colors (granite and mat black) areincluded for use with different computer case colors. If you want, replace thestandard mist white front panel and eject button with one of thereplacements, as follows.1 Holding the drive face front, gently pull the right side of thefront panel as illustrated, then remove the panel.2 To remove the eject button, pull out the eject button.To insert the eject button, align the eject button with the pinand push it until it is fully inserted.NoteMake sure that the eject button is in place before replacing the front panel.3 Install the new front panel (left side first, as illustrated), andthen push the right side until you hear a click.Connector BPower Connector Pin Assignments(EI Connector)1234Rear211 Power ConnectorConnect to the power connectorfrom your computer’s powersupply.2 Signal Interface ConnectorConnect to the floppy disk driveinterface cable.Signal Interface Connector Pin Assignments1 3 31 322 4 32 34Pin No. Signal1 Not connected3 Key*15 Ground7 Ground9 Ground11 Ground13 Ground15 Ground17 Ground19 Ground21 Ground23 Ground25 Ground27 Ground29 Ground31 Ground33 GroundPin No. Signal2 Not connected4 Not connected6 Not connected8 INDEX10 Not connected12 DRIVE SELECT 1*214 Not connected16 MOTOR ON18 DIRECTION20 STEP22 WRITE DATA24 WRITE GATE26 TRACK 0028 WRITE PROTECT30 READ DATA32 HEAD 1 SELECT34 DISK CHANGE48.4 mm (1.91 in.)*1 Pin #3 of the signal interface connector is physically removed because of the presenceof a keying plug on certain connectors (used to prevent incorrect connection).*2 The drive selection is fixed to 1.2.5 mm (0.01 in.)Pin No. Signal1 +5 V2 Ground3 Ground4 Not connectedInstalling the DriveCAUTIONBefore installing the drive, turn off your computer and unplug it from the AC power outlet.Failure to do so may result in electric shock.To Install the Drive1 Unplug your computer from the AC power outlet.2 Remove the cover from your computer.For details about this procedure, refer to your computer documentation.3 Locate the following cables:• Floppy disk interface cable: flat, “ribbon” type cable with 34-pin femaleconnector.• Power cable: two or four separate wires attached to a single 4-pinfemale connector.4 Install the drive into an available drive bay.5 Connect the floppy disk interface cable to the signalinterface connector at the rear of the drive, as illustrated.Notes• Make sure that the pin #1 indicator strip of the floppy disk interface cable (usually redor blue) is aligned with pin #1 of the 34-pin female connector at the rear of the drive.• To assign the drive as your computer’s A: drive, connect connector A to the signalinterface connector. To assign the drive as your computer’s B: drive, connect connectorB to the signal interface connector. Make the appropriate changes to the CMOS BIOS.6 Connect the power cable to the power connector, asillustrated.7 Reinstall the cover on your computer.8 Plug your computer to the AC power outlet.9 Start your computer.The drive is automatically detected. You do not need to install any devicedrivers.Power connectorConnector AFloppy disk driveinterface cablePin #1 indicator stripe(usually red or blue)Signal interface connectorPin #1Power cable

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