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- Page 1 DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Operating Instructions DRX-820UL-T © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-680-628-11 (1) 4J.B8A04.001...
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Page 2: Safety Regulations
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CAUTION: As the laser beam in the DRX-820UL-T is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. -
Page 3: Compliance Statements
CE Sicherheitsbestimmungen Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die Verwendung in folgender / folgenden Umgebung(en): • Wohngegenden • Gewerbegebiete • Leichtindustriegebiete (Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022, Klasse B.) CAUTION The mains plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect mains power. Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and shall be easily Accessible. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Regulations ... 2 Compliance Statements ... 3 Introduction Unpacking the Package Contents ... 6 Features ... 6 System Requirements ... 7 Part Names and Functions ... 8 Setup Placing the Drive ... 10 Using the Drive Vertically ... 10 Using the Drive Horizontally ... - Page 5 • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Pentium is a registrated trademark of Intel Corporation. • Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Macintosh, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, FireWire and iDVD are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.
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Page 6: Introduction
Introduction Unpacking the Package Contents Please verify that the package contains the following when unpacking. If any of these items appear to be missing and/or damaged, please contact your dealer. • Drive • i.LINK cable (6-pin to 4-pin) • Hi-Speed USB cable •... -
Page 7: System Requirements
System Requirements The drive should be used with a system that meets the following requirements Windows ❑ PC/AT-compatible computer ❑ CPU: Pentium III, 800 MHz or higher (with Nero Vision Express: Pentium 4, 1.6 GHz recommended) ❑ RAM: 256 MB or higher ❑... -
Page 8: Part Names And Functions
Part Names and Functions Front Panel Rear Panel... -
Page 9: Busy Indicator
A Busy indicator Indicates the drive status. Lit: The drive is reading data, playing back an audio CD, or writing packets. Blinking: The drive is writing data (disc-at-once, track-at-once), formatting a disc, or deleting data from a disc. Off: The drive is in a state other than those outlined above. -
Page 10: Setup
Setup Placing the Drive Using the Drive Vertically Attach the supplied stand as illustrated below to use the drive vertically. Position the drive so that the stand straddles the two anti-vibration pads on the drive bottom and then press it into place. Using the Drive Horizontally Place the drive as illustrated below to use the drive horizontally. -
Page 11: Connection Through I.link
Connection through i.LINK Note This product including bundled software functions properly under Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Mac OS X (10.2 or later). It may not fulfill all functional and performance specification under other OS (operating system) environment. Before Connection •... - Page 12 Start your computer. Connect the necessary cables, then turn on the drive. • Connect the i.LINK cable to the 6-pin i.LINK connector on the drive. − For a computer’s 4-pin i.LINK connector: connect to the 6-pin i.LINK connector on the drive. −...
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Page 13: Disconnection
Connect the other end of the i.LINK cable to your computer. Note Please connect the drive directly to your computer. Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the software. Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide for details. Disconnection The disconnection procedure varies depending on your OS. -
Page 14: Connection Through Usb
Connection through USB Note This product including bundled software functions properly under Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Mac OS X (10.2 or later). It may not fulfill all functional and performance specification under other OS (operating system) environment. Before Connection •... -
Page 15: Disconnection
Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. Note Connect the drive to a USB connector on the computer. Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the software. Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide for details. Disconnection The disconnection procedure varies depending on your OS. -
Page 16: Operation
Operation Using the Drive Use the supplied software to create discs and play back DVDs. Refer to the documentation of each software for details about their operation. Supplied Software The supplied software disc contains the following software. For Windows Nero StartSmart Nero StartSmart serves as the command center to quickly start all the software of the Nero suite. -
Page 17: Using Generic Software With The Drive
Using software other than the supplied software (such as generic software, shareware, or freeware) to write data to disc with this drive is not under warranty and Sony offers no customer service if problems arise from using such software. Make sure that the supplied writing software and generic writing software do not coexist on your computer. -
Page 18: Compatible Discs
Compatible Discs The following discs are compatible with the drive. Disc types DVD+R DVD+R DL (Double layer) DVD+RW DVD+RW (High Speed) DVD-R DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD-ROM DVD-Video Writing speed supported by the drive. Depending on your software and media, this speed may vary. - Page 19 Disc types Logo CD-R CD-RW CD-RW (High Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed Plus) CD-ROM CD-DA (audio only) CD Extra Video CD CD TEXT Writing speed supported by the drive. Depending on your software and media, this speed may vary. For more details on writing speed by disc type, access the user support Web site (see page 31).
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Page 20: Recommended Writable Discs
Recommended Writable Discs We recommend that you only use discs for which operation has been guaranteed. You can obtain the latest list of writable discs for which operation with this drive has been guaranteed at the user support Web site address (see page 31 for details). -
Page 21: Writable Disc Features
Writable Disc Features You can use a variety of discs with the drive to write data. Refer to the table below to find the type of disc that matches what you want to do. Want to create DVD- Video that can be played back by most drives and/or players Want to create DVDs... - Page 22 Writable CDs and compatibility The drive can write to CD-R and CD-RW discs, when used with writing software. To play back (read) these CD-R and CD-RW discs on other CD-ROM drives, make settings on the writing software according to the purpose of the data. CD-R Discs Data can be written to this type of disc only once, and once it has been written, it cannot be erased.
- Page 23 About playback/reading compatibility in CDs CD-R and CD-RW discs created with the drive can be read on most CD-ROM drives. However, some older CD-ROM drives cannot read CD-RW discs. In addition, CD-R music discs created and finalized with the drive can be played on most CD players, however, there are some CD players and automobile CD players that do not guarantee playback of CD-R discs.
- Page 24 you can only play back the disc in single-session (DVD+R DL/DVD+R/ DVD+RW) or single-border (DVD-R DL/DVD-R/DVD-RW). Also, DVD-Video discs created with the drive can be played back on many standard DVD players. However depending on the type of your player, playback of DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs may not be supported.
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Page 25: Precautions On Writing/Playing Discs
Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs Write speed and compatible discs • When writing data to disc at high speeds, you must use the appropriate type of disc. • Configure the writing speed through your writing software. For details about the setting procedures, refer to your writing software documentation. •... - Page 26 Copy controlled CDs This product is designed to play back discs conforming to the compact disc (CD) standard. Audio CDs encoded with copyright protection technology are now marketed by various record companies. Be aware that some of these discs do not conform to the CD standard and you may not be able to play them back with the drive.
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Page 27: Maximizing Performance
Reaching the Highest Possible Data Transfer Rate Make sure that you use High Speed discs for which this operation has been certified by Sony. For the latest information about these discs, visit the user support Web site. When using discs other than those mentioned above, the drive may limit writing speed to preserve a good reading quality. -
Page 28: Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Precautions for Use Operation and storage conditions Avoid using or storing the drive in a hot or humid location, or where it might be subject to severe vibration or direct sunlight. On transportation • Please repack the drive in its original carton when shipping by itself. -
Page 29: Specifications
Specifications Compatible discs Read (max.) × × DVD+R (4 -CAV × × DVD+R (8 -CAV × × DVD+R (16 -CAV × DVD+R Double Layer -CAV × × DVD+R Double Layer(8 ) 12 -CAV × DVD+RW -CAV × × DVD+RW (4 -CAV ×... - Page 30 250 mW (Pulse) Interface Drive interface IEEE1394-compliant (6-pin connector) ×1 IEEE1394-compliant (4-pin connector) ×1 USB 2.0-compliant (Hi-Speed USB) ×1 Buffer capacity 2 MB Drive product number (Inquiry) SONY DVD RW DRU-820A Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Page 31: Support Overview
Support Overview If you have problems with the drive, or are unsure of a procedure or some other details, please contact your Sony customer support center. User Support Web Site You can find the following information on this Web site. The information is periodically updated, so we recommend that you visit regularly. - Page 32 If using telephone or e-mail support, please have the following information available: • Model number: DRX-820UL-T • Serial number • Date and place of purchase • Computer maker and model number •...
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