Sony Computer Drive MPF920 Z User Manual

4-668-278-02(1)  
Names and Functions of Parts  
Usage Notes  
Installing the Drive  
Front  
CAUTION  
Do not attempt to dismantle, repair, or alter the drive  
yourself  
Before installing the drive, turn off your computer and unplug it from the AC power outlet.  
Failure to do so may result in electric shock.  
Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to dismantle, repair, or alter the  
drive yourself. You may not only permanently damage the drive and/or your  
computer, but may also cause fire or personal injury through electrical  
shock.  
To Install the Drive  
1 Unplug your computer from the AC power outlet.  
3 1/2˝  
Operating and storage environments  
2 Remove the cover from your computer.  
Floppy Disk Drive  
• Do not place the drive close to heat sources or in direct sunlight; place it in  
dusty, 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.  
For details about this procedure, refer to your computer documentation.  
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3 Locate the following cables:  
Floppy disk interface cable: flat, ribbontype cable with 34-pin female  
connector.  
1 Front Panel  
3 Floppy Disk Slot  
User’s Guide  
You can replace the front panel  
to match the color of your  
computer. For details, see  
“Replacing the Front Panel and  
Eject Button”.  
Insert the floppy disk here.  
Power cable: two or four separate wires attached to a single 4-pin  
female connector.  
• When using the drive, do not wrap it in cloth, sheets or covers as this may  
be the cause of malfunctions or fire.  
4 Eject Button  
Press this button to remove the  
floppy disk. You can replace the  
eject button to match the color  
of your computer. For details,  
see “Replacing the Front Panel  
and Eject Button”.  
4 Install the drive into an available drive bay.  
WARNING  
5 Connect the floppy disk interface cable to the signal  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual  
could 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.  
2 Floppy Disk Busy  
interface connector at the rear of the drive, as illustrated.  
Indicator  
Signal interface connector  
Connector A  
When data on a floppy disk is  
accessed, the indicator lights.  
Replacing the Front Panel and Eject  
Button  
Rear  
Floppy disk drive  
interface cable  
Pin #1  
Front panels and eject buttons in alternate colors (granite and mat black) are  
included for use with different computer case colors. If you want, replace the  
standard mist white front panel and eject button with one of the  
replacements, as follows.  
Pin #1 indicator stripe  
(usually red or blue)  
Connector B  
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Notes  
1 Holding the drive face front, gently pull the right side of the  
front panel as illustrated, then remove the panel.  
Make sure that the pin #1 indicator strip of the floppy disk interface cable (usually red  
or 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 signal  
interface connector. To assign the drive as your computer’s B: drive, connect connector  
B to the signal interface connector. Make the appropriate changes to the CMOS BIOS.  
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MPF920-Z  
1 Power Connector  
Connect to the power connector  
from your computers power  
supply.  
2 Signal Interface Connector  
Connect to the floppy disk drive  
interface cable.  
2002 Sony Corporation  
Printed in China  
6 Connect the power cable to the power connector, as  
illustrated.  
List of Accessories  
Signal Interface Connector Pin Assignments  
Power connector  
When you unpack the carton, make sure that it contains all the accessories  
listed below.  
If anything is missing or damaged, contact your retailer.  
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4
3
32 34  
31 32  
2 To remove the eject button, pull out the eject button.  
To insert the eject button, align the eject button with the pin  
and push it until it is fully inserted.  
• MPF920-Z  
(Mist white front panel  
and eject button)  
• Front Panels (granite and mat black)  
• Eject Buttons (granite and mat black)  
• User’s Guide  
48.4 mm (1.91 in.)  
Pin No. Signal  
Pin No. Signal  
1
3
Not connected  
Key*1  
2
Not connected  
• Warranty Card  
4
6
8
Not connected  
Not connected  
INDEX  
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7
9
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Power cable  
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12  
14  
16  
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20  
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26  
28  
30  
32  
34  
Not connected  
DRIVE SELECT 1*2  
Not connected  
MOTOR ON  
DIRECTION  
STEP  
WRITE DATA  
WRITE GATE  
TRACK 00  
WRITE PROTECT  
READ DATA  
HEAD 1 SELECT  
DISK CHANGE  
7 Reinstall the cover on your computer.  
8 Plug your computer to the AC power outlet.  
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9 Start your computer.  
Introduction  
The drive is automatically detected. You do not need to install any device  
drivers.  
The MPF920-Z (hereafter referred  
to as the “drive”) has the following  
features:  
Easy to install.  
Superior design and  
construction.  
Replaceable colored front panel  
and eject button.  
Note  
Make sure that the eject button is in place before replacing the front panel.  
Compatible with 1.44 MB and  
3 Install the new front panel (left side first, as illustrated), and  
then push the right side until you hear a click.  
720 KB, 31  
/2 in. floppy disks.  
*1 Pin #3 of the signal interface connector is physically removed because of the presence  
of a keying plug on certain connectors (used to prevent incorrect connection).  
*2 The drive selection is fixed to 1.  
System Requirements  
The drive can be used with a  
computer with the following  
specifications:  
IBM PC-compatible system  
RAM: 4 MB or more  
Windows or DOS operating  
system  
31  
/2 in., 1.44 MB floppy disk-  
compatible system BIOS  
Floppy disk drive controller or  
connector  
Floppy disk drive interface  
cable  
Power Connector Pin Assignments  
(EI Connector)  
4
3
2
1
Pin No. Signal  
1
2
3
4
+5 V  
Ground  
Ground  
Not connected  
2.5 mm (0.01 in.)  

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