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IT DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Operating Instructions JP FR DE ES IT CS DRX-S70U-W © 2009 Sony Corporation
IT DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Operating Instructions JP FR DE ES IT CS DRX-S70U-W © 2009 Sony Corporation
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... 5 Part Names and Functions 6 Miscellaneous Precautions for Use 21 Support Overview 22 User Support Web Site 22 Update the Drive Firmware ........22 Product and Support Information 22 Setup Placing the Drive 8 Connection through USB 9 Before Connection 9 Installation 9 Disconnection 10 Operation Using the Drive 11 Supplied Software 11 Using Generic Software with the Drive 12 Compatible Discs 13 Recommended Writable Discs ... 15 Precautions on Writing/ Playing Discs 18 Maximizing Performance 20 Reaching the Highest Possible Data Transfer Rate 20 Updating the Firmware 20...
... 5 Part Names and Functions 6 Miscellaneous Precautions for Use 21 Support Overview 22 User Support Web Site 22 Update the Drive Firmware ........22 Product and Support Information 22 Setup Placing the Drive 8 Connection through USB 9 Before Connection 9 Installation 9 Disconnection 10 Operation Using the Drive 11 Supplied Software 11 Using Generic Software with the Drive 12 Compatible Discs 13 Recommended Writable Discs ... 15 Precautions on Writing/ Playing Discs 18 Maximizing Performance 20 Reaching the Highest Possible Data Transfer Rate 20 Updating the Firmware 20...
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... by improper installation of software, loss of data, discs or other European countries with special hardware, operating problems caused by inappropriate waste handling of the computer or other devices, incompatibility with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on the warranty card. ❑ Copyright laws prohibit the copying in part or in accordance with this DVD/CD rewritable drive. Most software companies...
... by improper installation of software, loss of data, discs or other European countries with special hardware, operating problems caused by inappropriate waste handling of the computer or other devices, incompatibility with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on the warranty card. ❑ Copyright laws prohibit the copying in part or in accordance with this DVD/CD rewritable drive. Most software companies...
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... high speed DVD+R and DVD-R discs. ❑ The drive can write to DVD-RAM discs. ❑ Features the technology to be missing and/or damaged, please contact your dealer. • Drive • USB cable Features This product offers the following when unpacking. If any of these items appear to prevent buffer underrun errors. • Quick start guide • Product Information • AC power cord • AC power adapter (HDAC-M1) • Software disc •...
... high speed DVD+R and DVD-R discs. ❑ The drive can write to DVD-RAM discs. ❑ Features the technology to be missing and/or damaged, please contact your dealer. • Drive • USB cable Features This product offers the following when unpacking. If any of these items appear to prevent buffer underrun errors. • Quick start guide • Product Information • AC power cord • AC power adapter (HDAC-M1) • Software disc •...
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... Professional SP3 (referred to disc normally. For details, refer to your software must use discs that are the minimum necessary requirements to write to as Windows XP SP3), or Windows Vista Home Basic SP1/Windows Vista Home Premium SP1/Windows Vista Business SP1/Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 ❑ Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port 1) The above requirements are compatible with the write speed you have selected. • Writing speed may automatically be adjusted depending...
... Professional SP3 (referred to disc normally. For details, refer to your software must use discs that are the minimum necessary requirements to write to as Windows XP SP3), or Windows Vista Home Basic SP1/Windows Vista Home Premium SP1/Windows Vista Business SP1/Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 ❑ Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port 1) The above requirements are compatible with the write speed you have selected. • Writing speed may automatically be adjusted depending...
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... insert a thin, elongated object into this assembly to the DC IN jack, and then connect the whole to the AC outlet. Blinking: The drive is Writing, Formatting, Reading data, Erasing, Load & Eject. C Eject button Press to open the disc tray with a USB cable to connect the drive to eject the disc tray manually. When you insert a disc, use the supplied AC power adapter. 7 Hint When you remove a disc, lift up . Note Be sure to...
... insert a thin, elongated object into this assembly to the DC IN jack, and then connect the whole to the AC outlet. Blinking: The drive is Writing, Formatting, Reading data, Erasing, Load & Eject. C Eject button Press to open the disc tray with a USB cable to connect the drive to eject the disc tray manually. When you insert a disc, use the supplied AC power adapter. 7 Hint When you remove a disc, lift up . Note Be sure to...
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...; Refer to the list of cable with a USB connector, install a USB interface card. • Have the manual for your computer is not equipped with this product can cause it to the power outlet. Follow the instructions when connecting the product. 9 It may not fulfill all functional and performance specification under Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Setup Connection through USB Note This product including bundled software functions properly under other OS...
...; Refer to the list of cable with a USB connector, install a USB interface card. • Have the manual for your computer is not equipped with this product can cause it to the power outlet. Follow the instructions when connecting the product. 9 It may not fulfill all functional and performance specification under Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Setup Connection through USB Note This product including bundled software functions properly under other OS...
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... Connect the drive to be damaged. 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer may operate erratically or data may be disconnected on the computer. 4 Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the software. Note If you must first stop it using this icon. 1 Click ( ) on the task bar, and click the drive to a USB connector on the shortcut menu. 2 Operate...
... Connect the drive to be damaged. 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer may operate erratically or data may be disconnected on the computer. 4 Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the software. Note If you must first stop it using this icon. 1 Click ( ) on the task bar, and click the drive to a USB connector on the shortcut menu. 2 Operate...
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... share video and audio files among several computers on a network connection and to minimize drive noise. You can lift this usage restriction by -step process. Nero Toolkit The utilities of Nero Toolkit provide information about their operation. Nero ShowTime Essentials* DVD-Video and video CD playback software. Nero DiscSpeed tests the speed of the existing drives. Operation B Operation Using the Drive Use the supplied software to read and write to quickly start all the software of the Nero suite. Supplied Software...
... share video and audio files among several computers on a network connection and to minimize drive noise. You can lift this usage restriction by -step process. Nero Toolkit The utilities of Nero Toolkit provide information about their operation. Nero ShowTime Essentials* DVD-Video and video CD playback software. Nero DiscSpeed tests the speed of the existing drives. Operation B Operation Using the Drive Use the supplied software to read and write to quickly start all the software of the Nero suite. Supplied Software...
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... erratic operation of the software manufacturer and update the software, as BHA's DVD-RAM Driver and Panasonic's DVD Form. 12 If the generic software you are using such software. Make sure that the supplied writing software and generic writing software do not coexist on your computer. Taking appropriate steps to -Disc, BHA's B's CLIP, and Sonic's DLA. 2) Such as this drive is not under warranty and Sony offers no customer service if problems...
... erratic operation of the software manufacturer and update the software, as BHA's DVD-RAM Driver and Panasonic's DVD Form. 12 If the generic software you are using such software. Make sure that the supplied writing software and generic writing software do not coexist on your computer. Taking appropriate steps to -Disc, BHA's B's CLIP, and Sonic's DLA. 2) Such as this drive is not under warranty and Sony offers no customer service if problems...
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Operation Compatible Discs The following discs are compatible with the DVD-RW disc displaying " " mark. 2) This drive can be ejected. 13 DVD Disc types Logo Read Write DVD+R DVD+R DL (Double layer) DVD+RW DVD+RW (High Speed) DVD-R DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) DVD-RW1) DVD-RAM2) 3) DVD-ROM - DVD-Video - 1) This drive is compatible with the drive. However, the write 3) Use a non-cartridge-type disc or a cartridge from which the disc can read DVD-RAM discs displaying the " operation is not supported. "mark.
Operation Compatible Discs The following discs are compatible with the DVD-RW disc displaying " " mark. 2) This drive can be ejected. 13 DVD Disc types Logo Read Write DVD+R DVD+R DL (Double layer) DVD+RW DVD+RW (High Speed) DVD-R DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) DVD-RW1) DVD-RAM2) 3) DVD-ROM - DVD-Video - 1) This drive is compatible with the drive. However, the write 3) Use a non-cartridge-type disc or a cartridge from which the disc can read DVD-RAM discs displaying the " operation is not supported. "mark.
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Notes • Only round discs should be used with this drive. Attempting to read odd-shaped discs (stars, hearts, card shape, etc.) may damage the drive. • Operation is not guaranteed when writing to or playing back 99 minute discs. 14 CD CD-R Disc types CD-RW CD-RW (High Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed) CD-ROM CD-DA (audio only) CD Extra Video CD CD TEXT Photo CD Logo Read Write - - - - - - DVD CD Disc diameters 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Read Write -
Notes • Only round discs should be used with this drive. Attempting to read odd-shaped discs (stars, hearts, card shape, etc.) may damage the drive. • Operation is not guaranteed when writing to or playing back 99 minute discs. 14 CD CD-R Disc types CD-RW CD-RW (High Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed) CD-ROM CD-DA (audio only) CD Extra Video CD CD TEXT Photo CD Logo Read Write - - - - - - DVD CD Disc diameters 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Read Write -
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... one, make settings on High Speed CD-RW discs can be used to write to may occur, and discs that have the High Speed CD-RW logo cannot be read by standard CD-ROM drives. Data written on standard CD players. User support Web site Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and in the address box of writable discs for details). Writable CDs and compatibility The drive can also directly type the user support Web...
... one, make settings on High Speed CD-RW discs can be used to write to may occur, and discs that have the High Speed CD-RW logo cannot be read by standard CD-ROM drives. Data written on standard CD players. User support Web site Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and in the address box of writable discs for details). Writable CDs and compatibility The drive can also directly type the user support Web...
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...-ROM drives cannot read ) compatibility of data written by this type of the DVD-ROM drives or the DVD players and on the combination. Writable DVDs and compatibility The drive can be read the data on) a DVD-RAM disc, a DVD-ROM drive or DVD player that specified on the writing software. DVD+R DL/DVD+R/DVD-R DL/DVD-R Discs Data can be written to DVD+RW, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM discs, when used to write to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs. To play back (or read on the logical format selected when it is recorded (written). Typically, a new DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc...
...-ROM drives cannot read ) compatibility of data written by this type of the DVD-ROM drives or the DVD players and on the combination. Writable DVDs and compatibility The drive can be read the data on) a DVD-RAM disc, a DVD-ROM drive or DVD player that specified on the writing software. DVD+R DL/DVD+R/DVD-R DL/DVD-R Discs Data can be written to DVD+RW, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM discs, when used to write to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs. To play back (or read on the logical format selected when it is recorded (written). Typically, a new DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc...
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... DVD-ROM drive, DVD player, DVD+R DL disc, DVD+R disc, DVD+RW disc, DVD-R DL disc, DVD-R disc, DVD-RW disc and DVDRAM disc manufacturers, playback may not be supported. However depending on the combination. (Playback compatibility is only supported for DVD-RAM compatible DVD drives and DVD players. In addition, some drives do not support multi-session (DVD+R DL/DVD+R/ DVD+RW) or multi-border (DVD-R DL/DVD-R/DVD-RW). Also, DVD-Video discs created with the drive can be possible depending on the type of your drive, playback of DVD-RAM discs is not under warranty.) 17 Operation...
... DVD-ROM drive, DVD player, DVD+R DL disc, DVD+R disc, DVD+RW disc, DVD-R DL disc, DVD-R disc, DVD-RW disc and DVDRAM disc manufacturers, playback may not be supported. However depending on the combination. (Playback compatibility is only supported for DVD-RAM compatible DVD drives and DVD players. In addition, some drives do not support multi-session (DVD+R DL/DVD+R/ DVD+RW) or multi-border (DVD-R DL/DVD-R/DVD-RW). Also, DVD-Video discs created with the drive can be possible depending on the type of your drive, playback of DVD-RAM discs is not under warranty.) 17 Operation...
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... are sometimes determined by software manufacturers, some drive functions may also be changed. DVD copy protection technology Most DVD-Video discs on writing speeds. Any problems resulting from the Device Manager. Because the drive plays back discs as expected. DVD region codes The playback of the DVD-Video software must use the appropriate type of the disc in the drive. Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs Write speed and compatible discs • When writing data to disc at high speeds, you are protected against...
... are sometimes determined by software manufacturers, some drive functions may also be changed. DVD copy protection technology Most DVD-Video discs on writing speeds. Any problems resulting from the Device Manager. Because the drive plays back discs as expected. DVD region codes The playback of the DVD-Video software must use the appropriate type of the disc in the drive. Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs Write speed and compatible discs • When writing data to disc at high speeds, you are protected against...
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.... Updating the Firmware We recommend using the drive with the latest firmware as some problems encountered when using discs other than those mentioned above, the drive may limit writing speed to preserve a good reading quality. see page 22 for which this operation has been certified by updating the drive firmware. Maximizing Performance Reaching the Highest Possible Data Transfer Rate Make sure that makes the drive work. 20 Firmware updates are available on the user support Web...
.... Updating the Firmware We recommend using the drive with the latest firmware as some problems encountered when using discs other than those mentioned above, the drive may limit writing speed to preserve a good reading quality. see page 22 for which this operation has been certified by updating the drive firmware. Maximizing Performance Reaching the Highest Possible Data Transfer Rate Make sure that makes the drive work. 20 Firmware updates are available on the user support Web...
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... cases. • Do not wipe writable discs to severe vibration or direct sunlight. Use special care when handling. • Do not affix labels on the unrecorded area of the appliance. If condensation occurs, turn off the power and leave the appliance until the condensation disappears; This is to be subject to clean them before recording data. Avoiding condensation problems...
... cases. • Do not wipe writable discs to severe vibration or direct sunlight. Use special care when handling. • Do not affix labels on the unrecorded area of the appliance. If condensation occurs, turn off the power and leave the appliance until the condensation disappears; This is to be subject to clean them before recording data. Avoiding condensation problems...
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..., please contact your Sony customer support center. Support Overview If you visit regularly. • Information about the drive • Information about the supplied writing software is an update for computer peripheral products About the Bundled Writing Software Detailed information about the software supplied with download and installation. User Support Web Site You can be solved simply by updating the drive firmware. Update the Drive Firmware Some problems encountered when using the drive can find the following...
..., please contact your Sony customer support center. Support Overview If you visit regularly. • Information about the drive • Information about the supplied writing software is an update for computer peripheral products About the Bundled Writing Software Detailed information about the software supplied with download and installation. User Support Web Site You can be solved simply by updating the drive firmware. Update the Drive Firmware Some problems encountered when using the drive can find the following...
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... card for this product, or with technical questions about using telephone or e-mail support, please have the following information available: • Model number: DRX-S70U-W • 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 sales regions. Note that technical support conditions may...
... card for this product, or with technical questions about using telephone or e-mail support, please have the following information available: • Model number: DRX-S70U-W • 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 sales regions. Note that technical support conditions may...