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... Support Web Site 32 Update the Drive Firmware ........32 Product and Support Information 32 Operation Using the Drive 19 Supplied Software 19 Displaying the contents of CDs and DVDs 20 Using Generic Software with the Drive 20 Compatible Discs 21 Recommended Writable Discs ... 23 Writable Disc Features 24 Precautions when Writing Data...
... Support Web Site 32 Update the Drive Firmware ........32 Product and Support Information 32 Operation Using the Drive 19 Supplied Software 19 Displaying the contents of CDs and DVDs 20 Using Generic Software with the Drive 20 Compatible Discs 21 Recommended Writable Discs ... 23 Writable Disc Features 24 Precautions when Writing Data...
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... only be changed without notice in accordance with the documentation, and applies only to make a backup or archive copy of software. • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Pentium is a registrated trademark of Intel Corporation. • Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows are registered ... and ® marks are not used in the text. ❑ Our product warranty is valid only when the supplied accessories (including software) are used with this DVD/CD rewritable drive. Our customer service and user support apply only under these product warranty conditions. ❑...
... only be changed without notice in accordance with the documentation, and applies only to make a backup or archive copy of software. • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Pentium is a registrated trademark of Intel Corporation. • Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows are registered ... and ® marks are not used in the text. ❑ Our product warranty is valid only when the supplied accessories (including software) are used with this DVD/CD rewritable drive. Our customer service and user support apply only under these product warranty conditions. ❑...
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If any of these items appear to be used horizontally or vertically. ❑ The drive can write to double-layer discs. ❑ You can write at a maximum of 8x when using high speed DVD±R discs. ❑ The drive can write ...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 front panel. 6 B Introduction Unpacking the Package Contents Please...
If any of these items appear to be used horizontally or vertically. ❑ The drive can write to double-layer discs. ❑ You can write at a maximum of 8x when using high speed DVD±R discs. ❑ The drive can write ...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 front panel. 6 B Introduction Unpacking the Package Contents Please...
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... does not support ATAPI, therefore do not connect it to disc normally. Under actual operating conditions, the requirements imposed by your software must also be used with a system that the rated power output of the power outlet where you connect all the drives, ...space ❑ One available EIDE (ATAPI) interface connection with DMA capability2) ❑ One empty 5-inch half-height drive bay ❑ One available internal +12 V/+5 V power connector3) ❑ Operating system: Windows 2000 Professional (referred to as Windows 2000), Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional...
... does not support ATAPI, therefore do not connect it to disc normally. Under actual operating conditions, the requirements imposed by your software must also be used with a system that the rated power output of the power outlet where you connect all the drives, ...space ❑ One available EIDE (ATAPI) interface connection with DMA capability2) ❑ One empty 5-inch half-height drive bay ❑ One available internal +12 V/+5 V power connector3) ❑ Operating system: Windows 2000 Professional (referred to as Windows 2000), Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional...
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For details about the software on the supplied software disc, see "Supplied Software" on the disc. However, in some instances you install the software on the screen to upgrade the software. 14 7 Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and then install the software on page 19. Follow the instructions on the supplied software disc. Hints You do not need serial numbers when you may have to purchase serial numbers or upgrade keys to complete the installation.
For details about the software on the supplied software disc, see "Supplied Software" on the disc. However, in some instances you install the software on the screen to upgrade the software. 14 7 Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and then install the software on page 19. Follow the instructions on the supplied software disc. Hints You do not need serial numbers when you may have to purchase serial numbers or upgrade keys to complete the installation.
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...drives. Nero StartSmart Nero StartSmart serves as WAV, MP3, and WMA. Nero Cover Designer CD and DVD cover and label creation software. Nero ImageDrive Nero ImageDrive gives you to modify and such audio files as the command center to the documentation of Nero Toolkit... about their operation. Nero ShowTime DVD-Video and video CD playback software. Nero Toolkit The utilities of each software for details about the system and more. Supplied Software The supplied software disc contains the following software. It supports writing to CD and DVD images without prior writing....
...drives. Nero StartSmart Nero StartSmart serves as WAV, MP3, and WMA. Nero Cover Designer CD and DVD cover and label creation software. Nero ImageDrive Nero ImageDrive gives you to modify and such audio files as the command center to the documentation of Nero Toolkit... about their operation. Nero ShowTime DVD-Video and video CD playback software. Nero Toolkit The utilities of each software for details about the system and more. Supplied Software The supplied software disc contains the following software. It supports writing to CD and DVD images without prior writing....
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Using Generic Software with the Drive Using software other than the supplied software (such as Roxio's Drag-to disc with this drive is not under warranty and Sony offers no customer service if problems arise from using does not detect the drive correctly, visit the Web site of the files ... sure that you insert into the drive, playback may have to double-click its icon in the [My Computer] window to display a list of the software manufacturer and update the software, as this situation, especially in the case of packet writing software1) will help prevent erratic operation of the disc in...
Using Generic Software with the Drive Using software other than the supplied software (such as Roxio's Drag-to disc with this drive is not under warranty and Sony offers no customer service if problems arise from using does not detect the drive correctly, visit the Web site of the files ... sure that you insert into the drive, playback may have to double-click its icon in the [My Computer] window to display a list of the software manufacturer and update the software, as this situation, especially in the case of packet writing software1) will help prevent erratic operation of the disc in...
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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 - - Depending on your software and media, this speed may vary. 21 DVD-Video - - 1) Writing speed supported by the drive.
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... We recommend that have been written to may occur, and discs that you only use with this drive. User support Web site Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and in the [Menu Selection] screen, click [User Support Web Page].
... We recommend that have been written to may occur, and discs that you only use with this drive. User support Web site Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and in the [Menu Selection] screen, click [User Support Web Page].
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...this type of disc only once, and once it has been written, it is done through the writing software. When writing or appending to and erased from this one , be played in most CD-ROM drives....drive can be read data) written by the DVD/CD RW drive depends on having the appropriate software settings when writing to CD-R and CD-RW discs, set the writing speed to these discs ...can be played in a common CD player. Also, CD-R music discs created and finalized with writing software. Also, always set the writing speed specified on High Speed CD-RW discs can be sure that specified...
...this type of disc only once, and once it has been written, it is done through the writing software. When writing or appending to and erased from this one , be played in most CD-ROM drives....drive can be read data) written by the DVD/CD RW drive depends on having the appropriate software settings when writing to CD-R and CD-RW discs, set the writing speed to these discs ...can be played in a common CD player. Also, CD-R music discs created and finalized with writing software. Also, always set the writing speed specified on High Speed CD-RW discs can be sure that specified...
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... depends on the capability of DVD+R and DVD-R discs with the DVD/CD RW drive can be supported. Also, DVD-Video discs created with writing software. DVD+R DL/DVD+R/DVD-R Discs Data can be written to DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, when used with the DVD/CD RW drive can...
... depends on the capability of DVD+R and DVD-R discs with the DVD/CD RW drive can be supported. Also, DVD-Video discs created with writing software. DVD+R DL/DVD+R/DVD-R Discs Data can be written to DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, when used with the DVD/CD RW drive can...
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..., the drive may adjust the writing speed to the documentation accompanying each disc. For details about the setting procedures, refer to your writing software. Depending on the transfer rate, there may not always perform as determined by a region code 2 setting. After setting the region code ...the quality of the drive on writing speeds. DVD region codes The playback of DVD-Video (DVD discs) is protected and controlled by software manufacturers, some drive functions may also be changed. DVD copy protection technology Most DVD-Video discs on , you must all match. Because...
..., the drive may adjust the writing speed to the documentation accompanying each disc. For details about the setting procedures, refer to your writing software. Depending on the transfer rate, there may not always perform as determined by a region code 2 setting. After setting the region code ...the quality of the drive on writing speeds. DVD region codes The playback of DVD-Video (DVD discs) is protected and controlled by software manufacturers, some drive functions may also be changed. DVD copy protection technology Most DVD-Video discs on , you must all match. Because...
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...these discs, visit the user support Web site. To make sure that you position the computer internal power cables as far as some problems encountered when using the drive can be solved simply by Sony. Firmware updates are available on the same ATAPI/EIDE cable used to preserve a good reading ... Possible Data Transfer Rate Using the drive in an environment capable of Ultra DMA transfers, you should: • Enable the DMA setting in software that makes the drive work. 29 Updating the Firmware We recommend using discs other than those mentioned above, the drive may limit writing speed ...
...these discs, visit the user support Web site. To make sure that you position the computer internal power cables as far as some problems encountered when using the drive can be solved simply by Sony. Firmware updates are available on the same ATAPI/EIDE cable used to preserve a good reading ... Possible Data Transfer Rate Using the drive in an environment capable of Ultra DMA transfers, you should: • Enable the DMA setting in software that makes the drive work. 29 Updating the Firmware We recommend using discs other than those mentioned above, the drive may limit writing speed ...
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... unsure 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/support.asp Product purchased in Europe:* http://www.sonydvd-...you visit regularly. • Information about the drive • Information about the supplied software 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...
... unsure 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/support.asp Product purchased in Europe:* http://www.sonydvd-...you visit regularly. • Information about the drive • Information about the supplied software 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...
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...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 these regions should be provided with technical questions about the drive or the supplied software. For contact information, refer to the locality, and that charges and/or limited service may apply in some regions. 33...
...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 these regions should be provided with technical questions about the drive or the supplied software. For contact information, refer to the locality, and that charges and/or limited service may apply in some regions. 33...
