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...Unpacking the Package Contents ... 6 Features 6 System Requirements 7 Part Names and Functions 8 Setup Placing the Drive 10 Using the Drive Vertically ......... 10 Using the Drive Horizontally ..... 10 Connection through i.LINK .......... 11 Before Connection 11 Installation 11 Disconnection 13 Connection through USB 14...Support Overview 31 User Support Web Site 31 Update the Drive Firmware ........31 Product and Support Information 31 Operation Using the Drive 16 Supplied Software 16 Using Generic Software with the Drive 17 Compatible Discs 18 Recommended Writable Discs ... 20 ...
...Unpacking the Package Contents ... 6 Features 6 System Requirements 7 Part Names and Functions 8 Setup Placing the Drive 10 Using the Drive Vertically ......... 10 Using the Drive Horizontally ..... 10 Connection through i.LINK .......... 11 Before Connection 11 Installation 11 Disconnection 13 Connection through USB 14...Support Overview 31 User Support Web Site 31 Update the Drive Firmware ........31 Product and Support Information 31 Operation Using the Drive 16 Supplied Software 16 Using Generic Software with the Drive 17 Compatible Discs 18 Recommended Writable Discs ... 20 ...
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... specified on the warranty card. ❑ Copyright laws prohibit the copying in part or in full of the supplied software and documentation, or loaning the software, without notice in the interest of product improvement. Please Record Responsibly Before copying anything onto a disc, please be... ❑ We cannot accept responsibility for any direct or indirect financial damage or loss of profit that you to this DVD/CD rewritable drive. • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Pentium is a registrated trademark of Intel Corporation. • Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows ...
... specified on the warranty card. ❑ Copyright laws prohibit the copying in part or in full of the supplied software and documentation, or loaning the software, without notice in the interest of product improvement. Please Record Responsibly Before copying anything onto a disc, please be... ❑ We cannot accept responsibility for any direct or indirect financial damage or loss of profit that you to this DVD/CD rewritable drive. • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Pentium is a registrated trademark of Intel Corporation. • Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows ...
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... on another disc because the software disc is not distributed independently. 6 If any of these items appear to be missing and/or damaged, please contact your dealer. • Drive • i.LINK cable (6-pin to 4-pin) Features This product offers the following features. ❑ An external DVD/CD rewritable drive with i.LINK (IEEE1394) and Hi...
... on another disc because the software disc is not distributed independently. 6 If any of these items appear to be missing and/or damaged, please contact your dealer. • Drive • i.LINK cable (6-pin to 4-pin) Features This product offers the following features. ❑ An external DVD/CD rewritable drive with i.LINK (IEEE1394) and Hi...
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...drive should meet following requirements 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 driver1). 1) The USB 2.0 EHCI driver software... 1) The above requirements are the minimum necessary requirements to write to disc normally. For details, refer to your software must use discs that meets the following requirements1). ❑ PC/AT-compatible computer ❑ CPU: Pentium III,...
...drive should meet following requirements 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 driver1). 1) The USB 2.0 EHCI driver software... 1) The above requirements are the minimum necessary requirements to write to disc normally. For details, refer to your software must use discs that meets the following requirements1). ❑ PC/AT-compatible computer ❑ CPU: Pentium III,...
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... the type of cable with your computer handy. Follow the instructions when connecting the product. 11 Setup Connection through i.LINK Note This product including bundled software functions properly under other OS (operating system) environment.
... the type of cable with your computer handy. Follow the instructions when connecting the product. 11 Setup Connection through i.LINK Note This product including bundled software functions properly under other OS (operating system) environment.
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... the i.LINK cable. Note If you must first stop it using this icon. 1 Click on the Windows task bar. Setup 4 Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the software. Be sure to be damaged. When your OS. Disconnection The disconnection procedure varies depending on your computer detects the...
... the i.LINK cable. Note If you must first stop it using this icon. 1 Click on the Windows task bar. Setup 4 Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the software. Be sure to be damaged. When your OS. Disconnection The disconnection procedure varies depending on your computer detects the...
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...; Connect the USB cable to the drive's USB connector. • Connect the supplied AC power cord to the "Installation" section in "Connection through USB Note This product including bundled software functions properly under other OS (operating system) environment. Installation These instructions apply to the power outlet. It may not fulfill all functional...
...; Connect the USB cable to the drive's USB connector. • Connect the supplied AC power cord to the "Installation" section in "Connection through USB Note This product including bundled software functions properly under other OS (operating system) environment. Installation These instructions apply to the power outlet. It may not fulfill all functional...
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.... When you want to perform the procedure above , your computer detects the drive successfully, appears on the computer. 4 Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the software. When your computer may operate erratically or data may be disconnected on your... computer. Be sure to disconnect the drive, you disconnect the USB cable without performing...
.... When you want to perform the procedure above , your computer detects the drive successfully, appears on the computer. 4 Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the software. When your computer may operate erratically or data may be disconnected on your... computer. Be sure to disconnect the drive, you disconnect the USB cable without performing...
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... is the CD and DVD writing software. B Operation Using the Drive Use the supplied software to convert DVD and movie files into MPEG4-format files. Nero Burning ROM SE Nero Burning ROM is software that allows you to modify and such audio files as the command center to the hard disk, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, or CD-R/RW discs. Nero Express...
... is the CD and DVD writing software. B Operation Using the Drive Use the supplied software to convert DVD and movie files into MPEG4-format files. Nero Burning ROM SE Nero Burning ROM is software that allows you to modify and such audio files as the command center to the hard disk, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, or CD-R/RW discs. Nero Express...
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... 17 Nero CD-DVD Speed tests the speed of the software and/or computer. If the generic software you to edit image and picture files. Nero Toolkit The utilities of drives, the discs they contain, and the installed software. Operation Nero MediaHome This software allows you are using such software. Nero PhotoSnapViewer This software can be used to...
... 17 Nero CD-DVD Speed tests the speed of the software and/or computer. If the generic software you to edit image and picture files. Nero Toolkit The utilities of drives, the discs they contain, and the installed software. Operation Nero MediaHome This software allows you are using such software. Nero PhotoSnapViewer This software can be used to...
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... by the disc (max. 16×) DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) R DL DVD-RW Speed supported by the disc (max. 4×) Speed supported by the drive. Depending on writing speed by disc type, access the user support Web site (see page 31). 18 For more details on your software and media, this speed may vary. Compatible...
... by the disc (max. 16×) DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) R DL DVD-RW Speed supported by the disc (max. 4×) Speed supported by the drive. Depending on writing speed by disc type, access the user support Web site (see page 31). 18 For more details on your software and media, this speed may vary. Compatible...
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For more details on your software and media, this drive. Notes • Only round discs should be used with this speed may damage the drive. • Operation is not guaranteed when ...8226; With 8 cm discs, you must place the drive horizontally. 19 Operation CD Disc types CD-R CD-RW CD-RW (High Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed Plus) CD-ROM Logo Read Write ...user support Web site (see page 31). Video CD CD TEXT - - - - 1) Writing speed supported by the drive. DVD CD Disc diameters 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Read Write - Depending on writing speed by the disc ...
For more details on your software and media, this drive. Notes • Only round discs should be used with this speed may damage the drive. • Operation is not guaranteed when ...8226; With 8 cm discs, you must place the drive horizontally. 19 Operation CD Disc types CD-R CD-RW CD-RW (High Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed Plus) CD-ROM Logo Read Write ...user support Web site (see page 31). Video CD CD TEXT - - - - 1) Writing speed supported by the drive. DVD CD Disc diameters 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Read Write - Depending on writing speed by the disc ...
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... reading errors, etc. 20 You can obtain the latest list of writable discs for safe use discs for which operation with this drive. If you only use with this drive has been guaranteed at the user support Web site address (see page 31 for details). User support Web site Insert the supplied... software disc into the drive, and in the address box of your Web browser. However, bear in mind that some generic discs do not comply to quality or performance standards ...
... reading errors, etc. 20 You can obtain the latest list of writable discs for safe use discs for which operation with this drive. If you only use with this drive has been guaranteed at the user support Web site address (see page 31 for details). User support Web site Insert the supplied... software disc into the drive, and in the address box of your Web browser. However, bear in mind that some generic discs do not comply to quality or performance standards ...
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... writing speed to that the drive has the Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW logo. Change the writing speed on the writing software. 22 Ultra Speed CD-RW Discs The drive can be read by standard CD-ROM drives. Note Drives that specified for the particular Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW disc media being used. Writing...Discs Data can be used to write to Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW discs. When writing or adding to such discs with writing software. Writable CDs and compatibility The drive can write to CD-R and CD-RW discs, when used with a drive other than this one, make sure that specified on the disc.
... writing speed to that the drive has the Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW logo. Change the writing speed on the writing software. 22 Ultra Speed CD-RW Discs The drive can be read by standard CD-ROM drives. Note Drives that specified for the particular Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW disc media being used. Writing...Discs Data can be used to write to Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW discs. When writing or adding to such discs with writing software. Writable CDs and compatibility The drive can write to CD-R and CD-RW discs, when used with a drive other than this one, make sure that specified on the disc.
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... on the type of your player, playback of CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be supported. However depending on almost all DVD-ROM drives. Writable DVDs and compatibility The drive can be rewritten about 1,000 times. About playback/reading compatibility in DVDs DVD+R DL/DVD+R/DVD-R DL/DVD-R discs, as well as to DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, when used with writing software.
... on the type of your player, playback of CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be supported. However depending on almost all DVD-ROM drives. Writable DVDs and compatibility The drive can be rewritten about 1,000 times. About playback/reading compatibility in DVDs DVD+R DL/DVD+R/DVD-R DL/DVD-R discs, as well as to DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, when used with writing software.
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... You can be set the fifth time. Precautions when playing back DVD-Video DVD-Video disc playback conditions are not covered by software manufacturers. Depending on the transfer rate, there may also be changed. Because the drive plays back discs as expected. With this point on, you must...procedures, refer to your writing software. DVD copy protection technology Most DVD-Video discs on the market 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 DVD-Video software must use the appropriate type...
... You can be set the fifth time. Precautions when playing back DVD-Video DVD-Video disc playback conditions are not covered by software manufacturers. Depending on the transfer rate, there may also be changed. Because the drive plays back discs as expected. With this point on, you must...procedures, refer to your writing software. DVD copy protection technology Most DVD-Video discs on the market 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 DVD-Video software must use the appropriate type...
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... discs are now marketed by various record companies. Attention Regarding DualDisc Software This product has been engineered to the documentation of the DualDisc and affect its playability and should not be used with the drive. For details, refer to provide the highest entertainment value while playing... standard CD and DVD discs. Using a DualDisc with this product may not be able to play back discs ...
... discs are now marketed by various record companies. Attention Regarding DualDisc Software This product has been engineered to the documentation of the DualDisc and affect its playability and should not be used with the drive. For details, refer to provide the highest entertainment value while playing... standard CD and DVD discs. Using a DualDisc with this product may not be able to play back discs ...
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... /write speed with the latest firmware as some discs may not be solved simply by Sony. Depending on the user support Web site. Operation Maximizing Performance Reaching the Highest Possible Data... not guarantee a 48× write speed. Updating the Firmware We recommend using the drive with CD-RW discs. 1 Insert a disc into the drive. With a single touch, you can be able to tolerate 48× speed,...speed reverts to 48× speed. (The Turbo Boost function is the built-in software that makes the drive work. Turbo Boost Function The default CD-R and CD-ROM read /write speed ...
... /write speed with the latest firmware as some discs may not be solved simply by Sony. Depending on the user support Web site. Operation Maximizing Performance Reaching the Highest Possible Data... not guarantee a 48× write speed. Updating the Firmware We recommend using the drive with CD-RW discs. 1 Insert a disc into the drive. With a single touch, you can be able to tolerate 48× speed,...speed reverts to 48× speed. (The Turbo Boost function is the built-in software that makes the drive work. Turbo Boost Function The default CD-R and CD-ROM read /write speed ...
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...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 information on this Web site. Product and Support Information Sony Global Sites Information (As of July, 2005) Product purchased...8226; Certified compatible discs • Operating instructions • Et cetera Accessing the user support Web site Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and in the address box of your Web browser. Miscellaneous Support Overview If you visit regularly. • Information about the...
...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 information on this Web site. Product and Support Information Sony Global Sites Information (As of July, 2005) Product purchased...8226; Certified compatible discs • Operating instructions • Et cetera Accessing the user support Web site Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and in the address box of your Web browser. Miscellaneous Support Overview If you visit regularly. • Information about the...
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... with questions about using telephone or e-mail support, please have the following information available: • Model number: DRX-810UL • 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 charges and/or...these regions should be provided with technical questions about the drive or the supplied software.
... with questions about using telephone or e-mail support, please have the following information available: • Model number: DRX-810UL • 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 charges and/or...these regions should be provided with technical questions about the drive or the supplied software.