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Sony 541/Windows Problem

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#27967From: JEFF KISEROct 3, 1992 5:41 AM

I recently acquired a Sony CDU-541 cdrom drive. No software/drivers came with the package. Do I need drivers other than MSCDEX to use itit with Windows 3.1? I am having problems running anything off of the drive under windows though I can copy files off of it with the file manager just fine. Help?! Thanks in advance, Jeff L. Kiser

#27987From: Clarke FerberOct 3, 1992 7:23 PM

I run a SONY CDU-541 as well. You need a hardware driver specific to your controller. Then you need MSCDEX Version 2.2 (I Think it's 2.2 anyway, checkout the Microsoft Library and look for the version of MSCDEX for Windows 3.1) Depending on the version of MSCDEX you use, you may need to remove the LANMAN10 line out of the system.ini. Hope this helps. -Clarke

#28115From: JEFF KISEROct 6, 1992 5:18 AM

Clarke, I am using MSCDEX vers. 2.1 which I got from the Microsoft forum. I believe 2.1 is the latest release but I'll check. I am using the driver provided by DTC to use with their 3290 EISA caching controller, but sure am not having any luck. Since you have a 541, do you know anything about getting it to run Photo CD's? I read in the magazine High Color an article in which the writer was using his 541 for this purpose, but gave no specific info on his setup, drivers, etc. Thanks, Jeff L. Kiser

#28181From: Clarke FerberOct 7, 1992 5:36 AM

Jeff, I have read in the manual that the 541 supported the Kodak Photo-CD but have not had an opportunity to try it out. There was a number for Kodak floating around a week or so ago, that you could call to get more info about the Photo-CD. Maybe some helpfull Forum member can provide again? Or at least fill us in on Photo-CD. -Clarke

#28220From: JEFF KISEROct 8, 1992 5:32 AM

Thanks Clarke. My manual says nothing at all about Photo-CD. Sure would be nice if someone would give us that number.

#28326From: Keith E. MyersOct 10, 1992 5:19 PM

I jumped in on this thread at the end…but if you are looking for a number for Sony's CDROM division, then try: Sony Peripheral Computer Products (800) 222-0878 Keith.

#28597From: JEFF KISEROct 15, 1992 5:35 AM

Thanks a bunch Keith! Wonder why Sony publishes no numbers in documentation? Jeff L. Kiser

#28652From: Keith E. MyersOct 16, 1992 2:18 AM

Jeff, I don't know why Sony's Optical Division is the company's best-kept secret…but it is. There are some very knowledgeable people at that number but they don't want to let the world know of them. Glad to help out. Cheers, Keith.