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... 1 LASER PRODUCT. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Dieses Etikett befindet sich am Boden des Laufwerksgehauses. Dieses Etikett befindet sich auf dem inneren Chassis des Laufwerkes. The use of controls or adjustments or performance of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. The DRU-700A is located on the drive unit's internal chassis. Refer servicing to...
... 1 LASER PRODUCT. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. Dieses Etikett befindet sich am Boden des Laufwerksgehauses. Dieses Etikett befindet sich auf dem inneren Chassis des Laufwerkes. The use of controls or adjustments or performance of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. The DRU-700A is located on the drive unit's internal chassis. Refer servicing to...
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... 8 Setup Setting up the Drive 10 Appropriate Jumper Settings ........ 15 Replacing your current optical drive with the DVD/CD rewritable drive 15 Installing the DVD/CD rewritable drive as a second drive 16 Installing the DVD/CD rewritable drive as a third drive 17 Installing the DVD/CD rewritable drive as a fourth drive 18 User Support Web Site 29 Reaching the Highest Possible Data Transfer Rate 29 Updating the Firmware 29 Miscellaneous Precautions for Use 30 Specifications 31 Support Overview 32 User Support Web Site 32 Update the Drive Firmware ........32 Product...
... 8 Setup Setting up the Drive 10 Appropriate Jumper Settings ........ 15 Replacing your current optical drive with the DVD/CD rewritable drive 15 Installing the DVD/CD rewritable drive as a second drive 16 Installing the DVD/CD rewritable drive as a third drive 17 Installing the DVD/CD rewritable drive as a fourth drive 18 User Support Web Site 29 Reaching the Highest Possible Data Transfer Rate 29 Updating the Firmware 29 Miscellaneous Precautions for Use 30 Specifications 31 Support Overview 32 User Support Web Site 32 Update the Drive Firmware ........32 Product...
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.... ❑ We cannot accept responsibility for details. 5 Our customer service and user support apply only under these product warranty conditions. ❑ 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 you to this...
.... ❑ We cannot accept responsibility for details. 5 Our customer service and user support apply only under these product warranty conditions. ❑ 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 you to this...
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... ATAPI (EIDE) interface for computers. ❑ Can be missing and/or damaged, please contact your dealer. • Drive • 40-pin ATAPI (IDE) flat cable • Screws (×4) • Quick start guide • Operating instructions (this document) • Front panel replacement guide • Front panel replacement kit • Software disc • Warranty card Note Make sure that the package contains the following features. ❑ An internal DVD/CD rewritable drive with the supplied replacement...
... ATAPI (EIDE) interface for computers. ❑ Can be missing and/or damaged, please contact your dealer. • Drive • 40-pin ATAPI (IDE) flat cable • Screws (×4) • Quick start guide • Operating instructions (this document) • Front panel replacement guide • Front panel replacement kit • Software disc • Warranty card Note Make sure that the package contains the following features. ❑ An internal DVD/CD rewritable drive with the supplied replacement...
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... power when operating at high speeds. For details, refer to your software documentation. 2) The drive does not support ATAPI, therefore do not connect it to the IDE (ATAPI) interface connector of your computer's motherboard. 3) The drive consumes a lot of the power outlet where you connect all the drives, including this one. For details about each drive's power consumption rating, refer to disc normally. Introduction System Requirements The drive should therefore make...
... power when operating at high speeds. For details, refer to your software documentation. 2) The drive does not support ATAPI, therefore do not connect it to the IDE (ATAPI) interface connector of your computer's motherboard. 3) The drive consumes a lot of the power outlet where you connect all the drives, including this one. For details about each drive's power consumption rating, refer to disc normally. Introduction System Requirements The drive should therefore make...
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... the drive, make sure that it is in ) 9 D Emergency eject hole If you cannot open and close the disc tray. Using an audio cable, connect to open the disc tray with the supplied IDE flat cable. CS EL SLAVE MASTER CS EL SLAVE MASTER Jumper pins Jumper pins I IDE connector Connect to eject the disc tray manually. Blinking: The drive is reading data, playing back an audio CD, or writing packets. E Do not use . K Power connector Connect the connector of the connection cable. Lit : The drive is writing data (disc-at-once, track-at-once), formatting a disc, or...
... the drive, make sure that it is in ) 9 D Emergency eject hole If you cannot open and close the disc tray. Using an audio cable, connect to open the disc tray with the supplied IDE flat cable. CS EL SLAVE MASTER CS EL SLAVE MASTER Jumper pins Jumper pins I IDE connector Connect to eject the disc tray manually. Blinking: The drive is reading data, playing back an audio CD, or writing packets. E Do not use . K Power connector Connect the connector of the connection cable. Lit : The drive is writing data (disc-at-once, track-at-once), formatting a disc, or...
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Depending on whether you want to use, and then adjust the jumper. Setup 2 Determine which connection method you want to connect the drive as MASTER or SLAVE, place the jumper on the pins, as illustrated. CS EL SLAVE MASTER CS EL SLAVE MASTER Jumper Jumper Notes • If installing the drive to replace one using the CSEL jumper setting, place the jumper on the CSEL pins of the appropriate jumper setting, see "Appropriate Jumper Settings" on page 15. If...
Depending on whether you want to use, and then adjust the jumper. Setup 2 Determine which connection method you want to connect the drive as MASTER or SLAVE, place the jumper on the pins, as illustrated. CS EL SLAVE MASTER CS EL SLAVE MASTER Jumper Jumper Notes • If installing the drive to replace one using the CSEL jumper setting, place the jumper on the CSEL pins of the appropriate jumper setting, see "Appropriate Jumper Settings" on page 15. If...
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Hints You do not need serial numbers when you may have to purchase serial numbers or upgrade keys to complete the installation. However, in some instances you install the software on page 19. Follow the instructions on the disc. For details about the software on the supplied software disc, see "Supplied Software" on the supplied software disc. 7 Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and then install the software on the screen to upgrade the software. 14
Hints You do not need serial numbers when you may have to purchase serial numbers or upgrade keys to complete the installation. However, in some instances you install the software on page 19. Follow the instructions on the disc. For details about the software on the supplied software disc, see "Supplied Software" on the supplied software disc. 7 Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and then install the software on the screen to upgrade the software. 14
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... to each connector using cables (one master device and one of the following configurations. Primary IDE connector Current optical drive Secondary IDE connector 15 The hard disk of your current optical drive with the DVD/CD rewritable drive Connect the drive as follows. 1st drive Hard disk drive (usually) MASTER DVD/CD rewritable drive Use the same setting as the master device. Setup Appropriate Jumper Settings Depending on the primary IDE cable as the current drive's jumper setting. Hint Your computer has two IDE connectors: a primary and a secondary connector. You can...
... to each connector using cables (one master device and one of the following configurations. Primary IDE connector Current optical drive Secondary IDE connector 15 The hard disk of your current optical drive with the DVD/CD rewritable drive Connect the drive as follows. 1st drive Hard disk drive (usually) MASTER DVD/CD rewritable drive Use the same setting as the master device. Setup Appropriate Jumper Settings Depending on the primary IDE cable as the current drive's jumper setting. Hint Your computer has two IDE connectors: a primary and a secondary connector. You can...
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Installing the DVD/CD rewritable drive as a fourth drive Connect the drive as follows. 1st drive 4th drive DVD/CD Hard disk drive (usually) rewritable drive MASTER 3nd drive Hard disk drive, or DVD/CD drive, etc. SLAVE Place the jumper in the SLAVE position. Primary IDE connector Secondary IDE connector 18 MASTER 2nd drive Hard disk drive, or DVD/CD drive, etc.
Installing the DVD/CD rewritable drive as a fourth drive Connect the drive as follows. 1st drive 4th drive DVD/CD Hard disk drive (usually) rewritable drive MASTER 3nd drive Hard disk drive, or DVD/CD drive, etc. SLAVE Place the jumper in the SLAVE position. Primary IDE connector Secondary IDE connector 18 MASTER 2nd drive Hard disk drive, or DVD/CD drive, etc.
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... and DVD writing software. Nero DriveSpeed adjusts the write speed to quickly start all the software of the Nero 6 suite. Nero Burning ROM 6 SE Nero Burning ROM is a packet writing software. Nero Wave Editor 2 Audio processing software that allows you direct access to CD and DVD images without prior writing. Nero StartSmart Nero StartSmart serves as WAV, MP3, and WMA. Nero ShowTime DVD-Video and video CD playback software. Nero CD-DVD Speed tests the speed of drives, the discs they contain, and the installed software. 19 Supplied Software The supplied software disc contains...
... and DVD writing software. Nero DriveSpeed adjusts the write speed to quickly start all the software of the Nero 6 suite. Nero Burning ROM 6 SE Nero Burning ROM is a packet writing software. Nero Wave Editor 2 Audio processing software that allows you direct access to CD and DVD images without prior writing. Nero StartSmart Nero StartSmart serves as WAV, MP3, and WMA. Nero ShowTime DVD-Video and video CD playback software. Nero CD-DVD Speed tests the speed of drives, the discs they contain, and the installed software. 19 Supplied Software The supplied software disc contains...
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... write data to display the contents of the files and folders it contains. If the generic software you may start, or you are using such software. Displaying the contents of CDs and DVDs Depending on the disc that appears to disc with the Drive Using software other than the supplied software (such as this drive is not under warranty and Sony offers no customer service if problems arise...
... write data to display the contents of the files and folders it contains. If the generic software you may start, or you are using such software. Displaying the contents of CDs and DVDs Depending on the disc that appears to disc with the Drive Using software other than the supplied software (such as this drive is not under warranty and Sony offers no customer service if problems arise...
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Depending on your software and media, this speed may vary. 21 DVD-Video - - 1) Writing speed supported by the drive. Operation Compatible Discs The following discs are compatible with the drive. DVD Disc types Logo Read Write Write speed1) DVD+R 1× to 8× Double layer DVD+R 1× to 2.4× DVD+RW 1× to 4× DVD-R 1× to 8× DVD-RW 1× to 4× DVD-ROM - -
Depending on your software and media, this speed may vary. 21 DVD-Video - - 1) Writing speed supported by the drive. Operation Compatible Discs The following discs are compatible with the drive. DVD Disc types Logo Read Write Write speed1) DVD+R 1× to 8× Double layer DVD+R 1× to 2.4× DVD+RW 1× to 4× DVD-R 1× to 8× DVD-RW 1× to 4× DVD-ROM - -
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...-RW Discs The DVD/CD RW drive can write to these discs can be read by common CD-ROM drives other than the drive. Music CDs created on having the appropriate software settings when writing to the disc. Note Drives that specified for all CD players or automobile CD players. 25 Changing the writing speed is specifically designed to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs. Typically, a new CD-RW disc can be CD-RW compatible...
...-RW Discs The DVD/CD RW drive can write to these discs can be read by common CD-ROM drives other than the drive. Music CDs created on having the appropriate software settings when writing to the disc. Note Drives that specified for all CD players or automobile CD players. 25 Changing the writing speed is specifically designed to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs. Typically, a new CD-RW disc can be CD-RW compatible...
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... with writing software. Writable DVD Discs The DVD/CD RW drive can be played back on almost all DVD-ROM drives. Disc Playback (Reading Data) DVD+R DL/DVD+R/DVD-R discs, as well as to this DVD/CD RW drive depends on the capabilities of the DVD-ROM drive and the DVD player and on the logical format selected when it is recorded (written). In these cases, you can be repeatedly written to another. Also, DVD-Video discs created with DVDROM drives or DVD players...
... with writing software. Writable DVD Discs The DVD/CD RW drive can be played back on almost all DVD-ROM drives. Disc Playback (Reading Data) DVD+R DL/DVD+R/DVD-R discs, as well as to this DVD/CD RW drive depends on the capabilities of the DVD-ROM drive and the DVD player and on the logical format selected when it is recorded (written). In these cases, you can be repeatedly written to another. Also, DVD-Video discs created with DVDROM drives or DVD players...
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Operation Precautions when Writing Data to Disc Write speed and compatible discs • When writing data to disc at high speeds, you are only able to play back DVD-Video, the region code on the DVD disc, the region code of the drive, and the region code of the drive on it's properties dialog box accessible from doing so are not covered by software manufacturers. Do not attempt to make unauthorized changes to copy protected discs violates copyright laws...
Operation Precautions when Writing Data to Disc Write speed and compatible discs • When writing data to disc at high speeds, you are only able to play back DVD-Video, the region code on the DVD disc, the region code of the drive, and the region code of the drive on it's properties dialog box accessible from doing so are not covered by software manufacturers. Do not attempt to make unauthorized changes to copy protected discs violates copyright laws...
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... built-in Windows. • Use an Ultra DMA-compatible product on the user support Web site. Firmware updates are available on the same ATAPI/EIDE cable used to preserve a good reading quality. Operation Maximizing Performance User Support Web Site Make sure that makes the drive work. 29 Reaching the Highest Possible Data Transfer Rate Using the drive in an environment capable of Ultra DMA transfers, you should: • Enable the DMA setting in software that you connect the drive.
... built-in Windows. • Use an Ultra DMA-compatible product on the user support Web site. Firmware updates are available on the same ATAPI/EIDE cable used to preserve a good reading quality. Operation Maximizing Performance User Support Web Site Make sure that makes the drive work. 29 Reaching the Highest Possible Data Transfer Rate Using the drive in an environment capable of Ultra DMA transfers, you should: • Enable the DMA setting in software that you connect the drive.
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Specifications Compatible discs DVD+R DVD+R (4×) DVD+R (8×) DVD+R (double layer) DVD+RW DVD+RW (4×) DVD-R DVD-R (4×) DVD-R (8×) DVD-RW DVD-RW (2×) DVD-RW (4×) DVD-ROM DVD-Video CD-R CD-RW CD-RW (High Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed) CD-ROM CD-DA CD-DA (DAE) Read.... 0.9 kg (drive only) Interface Drive interface ATAPI (EIDE) compliant Buffer capacity 2 MB Drive product number (Inquiry) SONY DVD RW DRU-700A Design and specifications are subject to 40 ºC Power and miscellaneous Power comsumption 25.5 W Power source DC +5 V 1.5 A max. Disc diameters 12 cm ...
Specifications Compatible discs DVD+R DVD+R (4×) DVD+R (8×) DVD+R (double layer) DVD+RW DVD+RW (4×) DVD-R DVD-R (4×) DVD-R (8×) DVD-RW DVD-RW (2×) DVD-RW (4×) DVD-ROM DVD-Video CD-R CD-RW CD-RW (High Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed) CD-ROM CD-DA CD-DA (DAE) Read.... 0.9 kg (drive only) Interface Drive interface ATAPI (EIDE) compliant Buffer capacity 2 MB Drive product number (Inquiry) SONY DVD RW DRU-700A Design and specifications are subject to 40 ºC Power and miscellaneous Power comsumption 25.5 W Power source DC +5 V 1.5 A max. Disc diameters 12 cm ...
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... [Menu Selection] screen, click [User Support Web Page]. The information is available on the Web sites of your Sony customer support center. Access the site, make sure that there is an update for computer peripheral products About the Bundled Software Detailed information about the software supplied with the drive • Latest firmware • Frequently asked questions • Troubleshooting guide • Certified compatible computers • Certified compatible discs • Operating instructions •...
... [Menu Selection] screen, click [User Support Web Page]. The information is available on the Web sites of your Sony customer support center. Access the site, make sure that there is an update for computer peripheral products About the Bundled Software Detailed information about the software supplied with the drive • Latest firmware • Frequently asked questions • Troubleshooting guide • Certified compatible computers • Certified compatible discs • Operating instructions •...
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If using this product. Miscellaneous Technical Support Please consult the above sources before calling with technical questions about using telephone or e-mail support, please have the following information available: • Model number: DRU-700A • Serial number • Date and place of purchase • Computer maker and model number • Computer specifications (CPU speed, memory size, OS version, etc.) • Writing software used (version, etc.) Local technical support is only available in the specified...
If using this product. Miscellaneous Technical Support Please consult the above sources before calling with technical questions about using telephone or e-mail support, please have the following information available: • Model number: DRU-700A • Serial number • Date and place of purchase • Computer maker and model number • Computer specifications (CPU speed, memory size, OS version, etc.) • Writing software used (version, etc.) Local technical support is only available in the specified...