Sony DRX-710UL User's Manual
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1. Nero ShowTime DVD Video and video CD playback software Nero Wave Editor 2 Audio processing software that allows you to modify and such audio files as WAV MP3 and WMA Nero Cover Designer CD and DVD cover and label creation software Nero Toolkit The utilities of Nero Toolkit provide information about the system and more Nero CD DVD Speed tests the speed of the existing drives Nero DriveSpeed adjusts the write speed to minimize drive noise Nero InfoTool provides the main characteristics of drives the discs they contain and the installed software 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 Taking appropriate steps to avoid this situation especially in the case of packet writing software will help prevent erratic operation of the software and or computer If the generic software you are using does not detect the drive correctly visit the Web site of the software manufacturer and update the software as this may solve the problem D Such as Roxio s Drag to Disc BHA s B s CLIP and Sonic s DLA Displaying the contents of CDs and DVDs Depending on the disc that you insert in2. 2 4X DVD RW 8X CAV 2 4X DVD RW 4X 8X CAV 4x DVD R 8X CAV 1X DVD R 4X 8X CAV 4x DVD R 8X 8X CAV 8X ZCLV DVD RW 8X CAV 1X DVD RW 2X 8X CAV 2X DVD RW 4X 8X CAV 4x DVD ROM 16X CAV DVD Video 6X CAV CD R 48X CAV 48x CAV CD RW 32X CAV 4x CD RW High Speed 32X CAV 10X CD RW Ultra Speed 32X CAV 24X ZCLV CD ROM 48X CAV CD DA 10X CAV CD DA DAE 48X CAV Disc diameters DVD 12cm v Y 8 cm v CD 12 cm v Y 8 cm Va v D The default setting is 40x You must use the turbo boost function to achieve 48x speed 2 With 8 cm discs you must place the drive horizontally Depending on your system there may be limitation on maximum writing speed Writing systems DVD Random write Sequential write CD Track at once Disc at once Session at once Packet writing 32 Drive Data transfer rate DVD 22 1 MB s 16x speed CD 7 2 MB s 48x speed Access time Average random stroke Approx 135 ms DVD Approx 140 ms CD 3 Maximum data transfer rate depends on the capabilities of the host computer Buffer underrun error protection Power Burn conformed Operating environment Operating temperature 5 to 35 C Power and miscellaneous Power source DC 12 V supplied from the DC IN jack Consumption Max 3 0 A AC adapter AC 100 240 V use a power cord appropriate to the region or country of use Size Approx 52 x 164 x 234 mm WxHxD excluding front
3. B gt C B gt D and C gt D the maximum number of devices that can be connected is 17 A maximum of 16 hops 15 dnyes Care must be taken to ensure that no path loops back on itself The digital signal passes through all the connected i LINK cables Circular cable connections must be avoided to prevent signals from returning to the device from which they originated Such circular connections are referred to as loops Example of correct connection Example of looped connection a L CHAT CG Some i LINK devices such as computers must be turned on to relay data between other i LINK devices When connecting an i LINK device be sure to refer to the instructions that are provided with that device The maximum data transfer rate that is supported by any given i LINK device is indicated by markings in the vicinity of the i LINK connector The maximum i LINK data transfer rates are defined as approximately 100 200 and 400 Mbps which are respectively denoted as S100 S200 and S400 When devices having different maximum data transfer rates are connected together rates achieved by individual devices may be less than their rated maximums 16 Connection through USB Note This product including bundled software functions properly under Windows XP and Windows 2000 It may not fulfill all functional and performance specification under other OS operating system environment Before Connection e Refer t
4. Licensing Administrator the organization controlling digitally transmitted content protection technology When audio video data is protected using DTLA copy protection digital copying may not be possible between i LINK devices Further exchange of protected audio video data may not be possible between i LINK devices that are equipped with DTLA copy protection technology and those that are not equipped with such technology Connection Using i LINK i LINK devices are connected in series using i LINK cables This is sometimes referred to as daisy chain connection i LINK cable i LINK i LINK i LINK i LINK i LINK device device device device device Data exchange and control are possible even when two i LINK devices are connected through another device Branching also possible e With devices that have 3 or more i LINK connectors it is possible to create branches mid way through the i LINK device chain e Up to 63 i LINK devices including this drive can be connected together However only 17 devices can be present on the longest individual path Up to 16 i LINK cables can be used in the chain making up a path of the maximum possible length The length of a path is indicated in terms of the number of i LINK cables used with each cable counted as one hop For example in the figure below the path between A and C is 6 hops while that between A and D is 3 hops In any of paths A gt B A gt C A gt D
5. to create DVD Video that can be played back by most drives and or players v Want to create DVDs that you can modify Want to create DV Ds to which you can add to later Want to create video CDs that can be played back with most computers Want to use DVDs as you would video tapes allowing multiple rewrites Want to share 700 MB of data or more Want to create DVD ROM discs Want to share data that can be used on most computers Want to create CD ROM discs Want to create audio CDs that be played back by most CD players Want to back up your hard disk Want to store data without deleting it Want to use discs as floppy disks You can access play back the data written to the discs above with most drives players that support their formats However some combinations of drives players and discs depending on their quality and or characteristics may make access playback impossible For details refer to your drive player documentation 25 uoneledO CD R and CD RW Discs 26 The DVD CD RW drive can write to CD R and CD RW discs when used with writing software The ability of another model of CD ROM drive to play or read data written by the DVD CD RW drive depends on having the appropriate software settings when writing to the disc CD R Discs Data can be written to this type of disc only once and once it has been written it cannot b
6. you want to disconnect the drive you must first stop it using this icon 1 Click es on the taskbar and click Stop USB CD ROM drive E on the shortcut menu The USB CD ROM E device can now be safely removed from the system message appears 18 2 Click OK to close the message Now you are ready to disconnect the drive 3 Disconnect the USB cable Windows XP With Windows XP first confirm that there are no programs running and that the drive s busy indicator is not lit and then disconnect the USB cable If you disconnect the USB cable without performing the procedure outlined above with Windows 2000 the operation of your computer may become erratic or data damaged Be sure to perform the procedure above before disconnecting the USB cable About Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant This device supports USB 2 0 which provides a much higher rate of data transfer than the earlier USB 1 1 standard Connecting this device to a computer that is equipped with a USB 2 0 compliant USB connector or PCI adapter card provides fullest possible drive reading performance and enables high speed data transfer 1 1 When connected to a product that does not support Hi Speed USB the maximum transfer rate is limited to 1 5 MB s equivalent to a USB 1 1 transfer rate A system meeting the following requirements is needed in order to use Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant with this device e Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compl
7. INK device DC IN Jack Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC power adapter Connect this assembly to the DC IN jack and then connect the whole to the AC outlet 9 uONDNPOAU gt 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 10 Connection through i LINK Note This product including bundled software functions properly under Windows XP Windows 2000 It may not fulfill all functional and performance specification under other OS operating system environment Before Connection e Refer to the list of contents to verify that the package contents are complete e If your computer is not equipped with an i LINK connector install an i LINK interface card e Check the type of i LINK connector provided with your computer s i LINK interface and obtain a compatible i LINK cable This drive uses a 6 pin i LINK connector i LINK S400 connector 4 pin i LINK S400 connector 6 pin e Have the manual for your computer handy e If you connect the drive to a computer with multiple i LINK connectors see Connection Using i LINK on page 15 Installation These instructions appl
8. P Q i LINK or USB connector The above requirements are the minimum necessary requirements to write to disc normally Under actual operating conditions the requirements imposed by your software must also be met For details refer to your software documentation You must use discs that are compatible with the write speed you have selected Writing speed may automatically be adjusted depending on the disc specified disc speed or disc conditions such as weight imbalance and eccentricity System meeting the following requirements is needed in order to use USB 2 0 operation with this device Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant interface cable included System equipped with a Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant connector or PCI adapter card and running the USB 2 0 EHCI device driver D The USB 2 0 EHCI driver software is supplied with currently available PCI adapter cards that conform to USB 2 0 Further Microsoft has released the USB 2 0 EHCI driver software for Windows XP therefore it is also possible to use this driver software with Windows XP For details contact your USB 2 0 adapter dealer or consult the Microsoft Corporation Web site When connected to a product that does not support Hi Speed USB the maximum transfer rate is limited to 12 Mbps equivalent to a USB 1 1 transfer rate You cannot use the i LINK and USB interfaces simultaneously Incompatible Sony VAIO computers Regardless of the ve
9. SONY 7 7819600008 DVD CD Rewritable Drive Operating Instructions ReWritable 5 DVD R DL DVD ReWritable DRX 710UL 2004 Sony Corporation Safety Regulations 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 CAUTION As the laser beam in the DRX 710UL is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard The use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure The DRX 710UL is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the enclosure Bei diesem DRX 710UL handelt es sich um ein Laser Produkt der Klasse 1 Das Etikett mit der Aufschrift LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT befindet sich auf dem Geh use CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT 2 FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide rea
10. ating the Firmware We recommend using the drive with the latest firmware as some problems encountered when using the drive can be solved simply by updating the drive firmware Firmware updates are available on the user support Web site See page 34 for details Hint The firmware is the built in software that makes the drive work 2 188 006 11 1 Using 48x Read Write Speed Turbo Boost Function 30 The default read write speed of this drive is 40x speed With a single touch you can activate the Turbo Boost function making the read write speed 48x speed Onrare occasions some discs may not be able to tolerate 48x speed causing them to break We recommend that you do not use deeply scratched brittle or other discs that may break at 48x speed The Turbo Boost function does not guarantee a 48x write speed Depending on the condition of the disc you are using the speed may be lower The Turbo Boost function does not increase read write speed with CD RW discs 1 Insert a disc into the drive The read write speed when you insert a disc is normally 40x speed 2 Press the Eject button for five seconds The Busy indicator blinks twice and the read write speed switches to 48x speed The Turbo Boost function is active Hint When you open the disc tray the read write speed reverts to its default of 40x speed Miscellaneous Precautions for Use Operation and storage conditions Avoid using or storing the dr
11. cs 24 Writable Disc Features 25 Setup Precautions when Writing Data to Placing the Drive secnucsinisa 10 DISC east 28 Using the Drive Vertically 10 Maximizing Performance 30 Using the Drive Horizontally 10 Reaching the Highest Possible Data Connection through i LINK 11 Transfer Rate 30 Before Connection 10 0 0 cee 11 Updating the Firmware eee hie 0 Installation 11 ee ee 30 Disconnection seceeeeeseeeeees 13 About i LINK seee 14 Connection through USB 7 Miscellaneous Before Connection een 17 Precautions for Use nnennee 31 Installation 17 Specifications erreur 32 Biseqanerton SE EE 18 Support Overview ann 34 et D E D ro 19 User Support Web Site 34 Update the Drive Firmware 34 Product and Support Information eseeseesseeeeeseeerresrsees 34 Power Burm is a trademark of Sony Corporation conformed e Pentium is a registrated trademark of Intel Corporation e Microsoft MS MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective manufacturers although the and marks are not used in the text Q Our product warranty is valid only when the supplied accessories including software are used in the specified or recommend
12. d and compatible discs e When writing data to disc at high speeds you must use the appropriate type of disc e Configure the writing speed through your writing software For details about the setting procedures refer to your writing software documentation e When writing data to disc the drive may adjust the writing speed to the quality of the disc in the drive Depending on the transfer rate there may also be limitations on writing speeds DVD region codes The playback of DVD Video DVD discs is protected and controlled by a region code 2 setting For the drive to play back DVD Video the region code on the DVD disc the region code of the drive and the region code of the DVD Video software must all match With this drive the region code can be set up to five times including the initial assignment RPC phase 2 standard After setting the region code five times the setting becomes permanent and can no longer be changed From this point on you are only able to play back DVD Video whose region code matches the one set the fifth time Do not attempt to make unauthorized changes to the region code Any problems resulting from doing so are not covered by the warranty Hint You can change the region code of the drive on it s properties dialog box accessible from the Device Manager Precautions when playing back DVD Video DVD Video disc playback conditions are sometimes determined by software manufacturers Because the dr
13. e erased Music CDs created on CD R disc media can be played in a common CD player CD RW Discs Data can be written to and erased from this type of disc repeatedly Typically anew CD RW disc can be rewritten about 1 000 times Music CDs created on CD RW disc media cannot be played in a CD player unless it is specifically designed to be CD RW compatible High Speed CD RW Discs The drive can write to High Speed CD RW disc media Data written on High Speed CD RW discs can be read by common CD ROM drives other than the drive Drives that do not have the High Speed CD RW logo cannot be used to write to High Speed CD RW discs When writing or appending to such discs with a drive other than this one be sure that the drive has the High Speed CD RW logo Also always set the writing speed to that specified for the particular High Speed CD RW disc media being used Ultra Speed CD RW Discs The drive can write to High Speed CD RW and Ultra Speed CD RW disc media Data written to these discs can be read by common CD ROM drives other than the drive Drives that do not have the Ultra Speed CD RW logo cannot be used to write to Ultra Speed CD RW discs When writing or appending to such discs with a drive other than this one be sure that the drive has the Ultra Speed CD RW logo Also always set the writing speed to that specified for the particular Ultra Speed CD RW disc media being used Writing Speed When writing to CD R and CD RW discs set the w
14. ed system environment in accordance with the documentation and applies only to this DVD CD rewritable drive Our customer service and user support apply only under these product warranty conditions Q Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for failure of the computer or other devices incompatibility with special hardware operating problems caused by improper installation of software loss of data discs or other accidental or incidental damage that might occur when using this product Q The guarantee and user support for this product are valid only within the countries or sales regions specified on the warranty card Q Copyright laws prohibit the copying in part or in full of the supplied software and documentation or loaning the software without obtaining permission of the copyright holder Q We cannot accept responsibility for any direct or indirect financial damage or loss of profit that might occur when using the supplied software Q The supplied software can only be used with this product Q Specifications of the supplied software may be changed without notice in the interest of product improvement Please Record Responsibly Before copying anything onto a disc please be sure that you are not violating copyright laws Most software companies allow you to make a backup or archive copy of software Check your software s license agreement for details 5 gt Introduction Unpacking the Package Content
15. iant interface cable supplied with the drive e System equipped with a Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant connector or PCI adapter card and running the USB 2 0 EHCI device driver a 2 The USB 2 0 EHCI driver software is supplied with currently available PCI adapter cards that conform to USB 2 0 Further Microsoft has released the USB 2 0 EHCI driver software for Windows XP therefore it is also possible to use this driver software with Windows XP 3 For details contact your USB 2 0 adapter dealer or consult the Microsoft Corporation Web site 19 dnjas gt 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 20 The supplied software disc contains the following software Nero StartSmart Nero StartSmart serves as the command center to quickly start all the software of the Nero 6 suite Nero Burning ROM 6 SE Nero Burning ROM is the CD and DVD writing software Nero Express A light version of the Nero Burning ROM software Makes it even easier job to create CDs and DVDs Nero BackltUp Nero BackItUp is software that allows you to back up the data on your hard disk to the hard disk DVD R RW DVD R RW or CD R RW discs InCD 4 InCD 4 is a packet writing software It supports writing to DVD RW DVD RW and CD RW NeroVision Express 2 DVD Video and video CD authoring software
16. ive 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 If the drive is to be shipped while installed in a PC remove any disc beforehand Avoiding condensation problems As much as possible avoid sudden temperature changes Do not attempt to use the drive immediately after moving it from a cold to a warm location or raising the room temperature suddenly as condensation may form within the drive If the temperature changes suddenly while using the drive stop using it but keep the power on for at least an hour Handling discs e Handle discs only by the edges Never touch the recording surface Do not affix labels on discs NE Ni Do not store discs in dusty dirty or humid locations in direct sunlight or near heat generating devices To protect important data always keep discs in their protective cases Do not wipe writable discs to clean them before recording data Instead use a blower to remove any dust Data may not record properly if a scratch or dust is present on the unrecorded area of writable discs Use special care when handling 31 snosuejjsas y Specifications Compatible discs Read Write max max DVD R 8X CAV 2 4X DVD R 4X 8X CAV 4x DVD R 8X 8X CAV 8X PCAV DVD R 16X 8X CAV 16X CAV DVD R Double Layer 6X CAV
17. ive plays back discs as determined by software manufacturers some drive functions may not always perform as expected When playing back DVD Video refer to the documentation accompanying each disc DVD copy protection technology Most DVD Video discs on the market are protected against unauthorized copy Attempting to copy protected discs violates copyright laws D Region Playback Control RPC standard 28 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 When using the drive as an audio CD player only use audio CDs with the following mark Some of these discs are encoded in such a way as to prevent sampling and or copy while others can only be played back under certain conditions For details refer to the documentation of your audio CD LISE DIGITAL AUDIO 29 uoneledO 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 Upd
18. l device What is i LINK 14 i LINK is a digital serial interface that provides bi directional communication of digital video and audio data between devices that are equipped with 1 LINK connectors or that allows one device equipped with an i LINK connector to control another device that is similarly equipped Two i LINK devices are connected by means of a single i LINK cable Using i LINK a wide variety of audio visual devices can be connected for control or data exchange Use of i LINK is expected to expand to a wider variety of devices in the future providing even more options for control and data exchange When multiple i LINK devices are connected in series control and data exchange can be extended to devices that are connected via other i LINK devices as well as to those connected directly This means that devices can be connected in any sequence However whether or not data can be exchanged with a particular device as well as how or if that device can be controlled depends on the characteristics and specifications of the individual device Hints e i LINK the internationally popular name for the IEEE1394 interface standard is a Sony trademark TEEE1394 is an international standard established by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Digital copyright protection is incorporated in i LINK devices with built in author rights protection Use of this technology is authorized by the DTLA Digital Transmission
19. o the list of contents to verify that the package contents are complete If your computer is not equipped with a USB connector install a USB interface card e Have the manual for your computer handy Installation These instructions apply to most commonly used computers For connection cautions refer to the Installation section in Connection through i LINK on page 11 1 Start your computer 2 Connect the necessary cables then turn on the drive Connect the USB cable to the drive s USB connector Connect the supplied AC power cord to the supplied AC adapter Then connect the AC adapter to the drive s DC IN jack and connect the power cord to the power outlet Power Switch USB Cable T Gn E55 gt Gs j pes L jam AC adapter AC power cord u dnjas 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer Connect the drive to a USB connector on the computer 4 When the computer is ready confirm that the drive is detected On your desktop double click My Computer and confirm that a drive icon has been added 5 Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD CD RW drive and install the software Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide for details Disconnection The disconnection procedure varies according to your operating system Windows 2000 iz When your computer successfully detects the drive gt appears on the Windows taskbar When
20. ort Web site Access the site make sure that there is an update for your firmware and follow the instructions on the screen to proceed with download and installation 34 Product and Support Information Sony Global Sites Information As of April 2004 Product purchased in the USA http sony storagesupport com Product purchased in Canada http www sony ca Product purchased in Australia or New Zealand http www sony com au Product purchased in Europe http www sonydigital link com osd Product purchased in Hong Kong http www sony com hk Electronics cp Product purchased in China http www sony com cn ed cp Product purchased in Singapore http www sony com sg asianit Product purchased in Taiwan http www sony com tw stwn cpd index htm Product purchased in Korea http www sony co kr cp Product purchased in Brazil http www sonybrasil com br Product purchased in the Middle East http www sony mea com Local Web sites for computer peripheral products About the Bundled Software Detailed information about the supplied software is available on the Web sites of the software manufacturer http www nero com Technical Support Please consult the above sources before calling with questions about using this product or with technical questions about the drive or the supplied software If using telephone or e mail support please have the following information a
21. panel Weight Approx 1 5 kg drive only Interface Drive interface IEEE1394 compliant 6 pin connector x1 IEEE1394 compliant 4 pin connector x1 USB 2 0 compliant Hi Speed USB x1 Buffer capacity 2 MB Drive product number Inquiry SONY DVD RW DRU 710A Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 33 snosuejjsas y 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 e Information about the drive Information about the software supplied with the drive e Latest firmware Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting guide e Certified compatible computers e Certified compatible discs e Operating instructions e Et cetera Accessing the user support Web site Insert the supplied software disc into the drive and in the Menu Selection screen click User Support Web Page You can also directly type the user support Web site address see Product and Support Information for details in the address box of your Web browser Update the Drive Firmware Some problems encountered when using the drive can be solved simply by updating the drive firmware Firmware updates are available on the user supp
22. riting speed specified on the disc Changing the writing speed is done through the writing software Reading Discs CD R and CD RW discs created with the DVD CD RW drive can be read on most CD ROM drives However some older CD ROM drives cannot read CD RW discs Also CD R music discs created and finalized with the DVD CD RW drive can be played in most CD players but playback cannot be guaranteed for all CD players or automobile CD players Also depending on the particular drive disc combination some CD R and CD RW discs may not be readable in some drives due to variations in disc quality and drive characteristics from one manufacturer to another Writable DVD Discs The DVD CD RW drive can write to DVD R DL DVD R and DVD R discs as well as to DVD RW and DVD RW discs when used with writing software The playback read compatibility with DVD ROM drives or DVD players of data written by this DVD CD RW drive depends on the capabilities of the DVD ROM drives or the DVD players and on the logical format selected when the disc is recorded written DVD R DL DVD R DVD R Discs Data can be written to this type of disc only once Once it has been written it cannot be erased Playback read compatibility of DVD R and DVD R discs with DVD ROM drives or DVD players depends on the capability of the DVD ROM drive and the DVD player and on the logical format selected when it is recorded written DVD RW and DVD RW Discs Data can be repea
23. rnardo Dr San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone No 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CE Sicherheitsbestimmungen Diese Ausr stung erf llt die Europ ischen EMC Bestimmungen f r die Verwendung in folgender folgenden Umgebung en e Wohngegenden Gewerbegebiete e Leichtindustriegebiete Diese Ausr stung erf llt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022 Klasse B 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 Zur Trennung vom Netz ist der Netzsecker aus der Steckdose zu ziehen welche sich in der N he des Ger tes befinden mu und leicht zug nlich sein soll 3 Table of Contents Safety Regulations ssssseeseeeeseeeeee 2 Opera tion Using the Drive wo eee 20 Introduction Supplied Software 20 Unpacking the Package Contents 6 Displaying the contents of CDs Features c ceccccccesescscsescessseseseseeeees 6 ane iets Coes ee NP a i Using Generic Software with the System Requirements nu 7 Drive seine 21 Part Names and Functions 8 Compatible Discs ossessione 22 Recommended Writable Dis
24. rsion of Windows they are running the following models of VAIO computers are incompatible with the DRX 710UL when connected through an i LINK cable Products for USA PCG F360 PCG F350 PCG F340 PCG Z505R PCG Z505RX Products for Europe PCG F304 PCG F305 Products for Japan PCG F34 BP PCG Z505JL PCG Z505J BP PCG Z505JX uONDNPOAU Part Names and Functions Front Panel Rear Panel 8 1 Busy indicator Indicates the drive status Lit green The power is on Lit orange The drive is reading data playing a music CD or writing data packet writing Blinking orange The drive is writing data disc at once or track at once Off The power is off 2 Eject button Press to open and close the disc tray Disk tray Insert discs here label side up Hint When you insert a disc into the drive make sure that it is under the four pins When using the drive vertically make sure that you set the disc inside the two lower pins 4 Power Switch Press to turn the drive on or off With some models the power switch is located on the front panel 5 USB Connector Used with a USB cable to connect the drive to a computer or another USB device 6 i LINK S400 Connector 6 pin Used with an i LINK cable to connect the drive to a computer or another i LINK device i LINK S400 Connector 4 pin Used with an i LINK cable to connect the drive to a computer or another i L
25. s 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 e Drive e Quick start guide e Operating instructions this document AC power cord e AC adaptor MPA AC1 Software Quick Start Guide e Software disc Stand e Warranty card Make sure that you back up the supplied software disc on another disc because the software disc is not distributed independently 6 Features This product offers the following features Q An external DVD CD RW drive with i LINK IEEE1394 and Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant interfaces for computers Q Can be used horizontally or vertically Q The drive can write to DVD R Double Layer discs Q You can write at a maximum of 16x when using high speed DVD R discs Q The drive can write to seven types of disc Power Burn Q Features the conformed technology to prevent buffer underrun errors System Requirements The drive should be used with a system that meets the following requirements Q PC AT compatible computer Q CPU Pentium III 800 MHz or higher with Nero Vision Express Pentium 4 1 6 GHz recommended Q RAM 256 MB or higher Q 1 GB with Nero Vision Express 10 GB free hard disk space Q Operating system Windows 2000 Professional referred to as Windows 2000 Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional referred to as Windows X
26. sed with this drive Attempting to read odd shaped discs stars hearts card shape etc may damage the drive e Operation is not guaranteed when writing to or playing back 99 minute discs e With 8 cm discs you must place the drive horizontally 23 uoneledO Recommended Writable Discs 24 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 34 for details User support Web site Insert the supplied software disc into the drive and in the Menu Selection screen click User Support Web Page You can also directly type the user support Web site address see page 34 for details in the address box of your Web browser You can safely use most disc formats that comply to the appropriate standards with this drive However bear in mind that some generic discs do not comply to quality or performance standards necessary for safe use with this drive If you use such discs the drive may automatically adjust the writing speed writing errors may occur and discs that have been written to may generate reading errors etc 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 DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD RW CD R CD RW Want
27. sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Notes If you have any questions about this product you may call the telephone number listed on the Product and Support Information page The telephone number below is not for customer service but only for official purpose Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DRX 710UL Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16450 W Be
28. tedly written to or erased from this type of disc Typically a new DVD RW or DVD RW disc can be rewritten about 1 000 times Playback read compatibility of DVD RW and DVD RW discs with DVD ROM drives or DVD players depends on the capability of the DVD ROM drive and the DVD player and on the logical format selected when it is recorded written Disc Playback Reading Data DVD R DL DVD R DVD R discs as well as DVD RW and DVD RW discs created and finalized with the DVD CD RW drive can be played back on almost all DVD ROM drives However depending on the type of your drive playback of DVD R DL DVD RW and DVD RW discs may not be supported In addition some drives do not support multi session DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW or multi border DVD R DVD RW In these cases you can only playback the disc in single session DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW or single border DVD R DVD RW Also DVD Video discs created with the DVD CD RW 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 Further because of the differences in quality and characteristics between various DVD ROM drive DVD player DVD R DL disc DVD R disc DVD RW disc DVD R disc and DVD RW disc manufacturers playback may not be possible depending on the combination Playback compatibility is not under warranty 27 uoneledO Precautions when Writing Data to Disc Write spee
29. the drive is detected On your desktop double click My Computer and confirm that a drive icon has been added 5 Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD CD RW drive and install the software Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide for details Disconnection The disconnection procedure varies according to your operating system Windows 2000 When your computer successfully detects the drive es appears on the Windows taskbar When you want to disconnect the drive you must first stop it using this icon 1 Click on the taskbar and click Stop IEEE 1394 CD ROM drive E on the shortcut menu The IEEE 1394 CD ROM E device can now be safely removed from the system message appears 2 Click OK to close the message Now you are ready to disconnect the drive 3 Disconnect the i LINK cable 13 dnyes Windows XP With Windows XP first confirm that there are no programs running and that the drive s busy indicator is not lit and then disconnect the i LINK cable If you disconnect the i LINK cable without performing the procedure outlined above with Windows 2000 the operation of your computer may become erratic or data damaged Be sure to perform the procedure above before disconnecting the i LINK cable About i LINK This section explains the specifications and features of i LINK Restrictions that are not outlined below may apply depending on the features and specifications of individua
30. to the drive playback may start or you may have to double click its icon in the My Computer window to display a list of the files and folders it contains Hint You can also right click the drive icon in the My Computer window and then click Open on the shortcut menu that appears to display the contents of the disc in the drive 21 uoneledO Compatible Discs The following discs are compatible with the drive DVD Disc types Logo Read Write Write speed DVD R En v v 1x to 16x ae ie Em v y 1xto2 4x DVD RW rw v v 1x to 4x DVD R 22 v 1xto8x DVD RW 2 v v 1xto 4x DVD ROM 2 v DVD Video a v ce D Writing speed supported by the drive Depending on your software and media this speed may vary 22 CD Disc types Logo Read Write Write speed CD R diet J v Speed supported by the disc Recordable max 48x CD RW dist J J Speed supported by the disc ReWritable max 4x CD RW gompaer 3 Speed ted by the dis High Speed MSE v v Pre o ease CD RW compact 3 Speed ted by the dis Ultra Speed aise v v aes a nn CD ROM compact wise v CD DA compact audio only UC x a CD Extra Bi Video CD ov VIDEO CD CD TEXT dD v Disc diameters Read Write 12cm v v DVD 8 cm v 12 cm V v CD 8 cm v v e Only round discs should be u
31. vailable e Model number DRX 710UL e Serial number Date and place of purchase e Computer maker and model number e Computer specifications CPU speed memory size OS version etc e Writing software used version etc Local technical support is only available in the specified sales regions The customers in these regions should be provided with a warranty card for this product For contact information refer to the warranty card Note that technical support conditions may vary according to the locality and that charges and or limited service may apply in some regions 35 snosuejjsas y http www sony net Se Chosen T 111111177
32. y to most commonly used computers e Avoid touching any exposed electronic conductors or contacts on the circuit boards of the drive or within the computer These parts can be damaged by electrostatic discharges from your body e Before making connections touch the metal chassis of your computer to discharge any static electricity from your body 11 dnjas 1 Start your computer 2 Connect the necessary cables then turn on the drive e 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 For a computer s 6 pin i LINK connector connect to the 4 pin i LINK connector on the drive e Connect the supplied AC power cord to the supplied AC adapter Then connect the AC adapter to the drive s DC IN jack and connect the power cord to the power outlet Power Switch 6 pin 4 pin 6 pin iE gt AC adapter AC power cord i LINK Cable 4 pin Hints The i LINK cable may be connected to either of the two i LINK connectors on the back of the drive For more information about the serial daisy chain connection of i LINK devices see Connection Using i LINK on page 15 12 3 Connect the other end of the i LINK cable to your computer We recommend that you connect the drive directly to your computer s i LINK connector 4 When the computer is ready confirm that
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