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..., there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of optical instruments with this equipment in a residential installation. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is not for customer service but only for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with the limits for help. Bei diesem DRX-820U handelt...
..., there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of optical instruments with this equipment in a residential installation. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is not for customer service but only for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with the limits for help. Bei diesem DRX-820U handelt...
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... 7 Part Names and Functions 8 Setup Placing the Drive 10 Using the Drive Vertically ......... 10 Using the Drive Horizontally ..... 10 Connection through USB 11 Before Connection 11 Installation 11 Disconnection 12 Turbo Boost Function 24 Miscellaneous Precautions for Use 25 Specifications 26 Support Overview 28 User Support Web Site 28 Update the Drive Firmware ........28 Product and Support Information 28 Operation Using the Drive 13 Supplied Software 13 Using Generic Software with the Drive 14 Compatible Discs 15 Recommended Writable Discs ... 17 Writable Disc...
... 7 Part Names and Functions 8 Setup Placing the Drive 10 Using the Drive Vertically ......... 10 Using the Drive Horizontally ..... 10 Connection through USB 11 Before Connection 11 Installation 11 Disconnection 12 Turbo Boost Function 24 Miscellaneous Precautions for Use 25 Specifications 26 Support Overview 28 User Support Web Site 28 Update the Drive Firmware ........28 Product and Support Information 28 Operation Using the Drive 13 Supplied Software 13 Using Generic Software with the Drive 14 Compatible Discs 15 Recommended Writable Discs ... 17 Writable Disc...
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... prohibit the copying in part or in full of the supplied software and documentation, or loaning the software, without notice in accordance 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. ❑ The guarantee and user support for details. 5 • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Pentium is...
... prohibit the copying in part or in full of the supplied software and documentation, or loaning the software, without notice in accordance 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. ❑ The guarantee and user support for details. 5 • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Pentium is...
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... be used horizontally or vertically. ❑ The drive can write to DVD+R Double Layer and DVD-R Dual Layer discs. ❑ You can write at a maximum of 16x when using high speed DVD+R, DVDR discs. ❑ The drive can write to DVD-RAM discs. ❑ Features the technology to prevent buffer underrun errors. • Quick start guide • Operating instructions (this document) • AC power cord • AC adapter (MPA-AC1) • Software Quick Start Guide • Software disc • Stand • Warranty card Note Make sure...
... be used horizontally or vertically. ❑ The drive can write to DVD+R Double Layer and DVD-R Dual Layer discs. ❑ You can write at a maximum of 16x when using high speed DVD+R, DVDR discs. ❑ The drive can write to DVD-RAM discs. ❑ Features the technology to prevent buffer underrun errors. • Quick start guide • Operating instructions (this document) • AC power cord • AC adapter (MPA-AC1) • Software Quick Start Guide • Software disc • Stand • Warranty card Note Make sure...
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... to write to disc normally. You can also use the USB 2.0 EHCI driver software supplied with Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows XP SP1. Under actual operating conditions, the requirements imposed by your software documentation. 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 supplied with currently available PCI adapter cards...
... to write to disc normally. You can also use the USB 2.0 EHCI driver software supplied with Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows XP SP1. Under actual operating conditions, the requirements imposed by your software documentation. 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 supplied with currently available PCI adapter cards...
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... IN jack, and then connect the whole to open the disc tray with a USB cable to connect the drive to eject the disc tray manually. Introduction A Busy indicator Indicates the drive status. C Emergency eject hole If you cannot open and close the disc tray. Blinking: The drive is reading data, playing back an audio CD, or writing packets. E Power Switch Press to the AC power adapter. When using the drive vertically, make sure that it is in...
... IN jack, and then connect the whole to open the disc tray with a USB cable to connect the drive to eject the disc tray manually. Introduction A Busy indicator Indicates the drive status. C Emergency eject hole If you cannot open and close the disc tray. Blinking: The drive is reading data, playing back an audio CD, or writing packets. E Power Switch Press to the AC power adapter. When using the drive vertically, make sure that it is in...
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... the instructions when connecting the product. 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 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 malfunction. Power Switch USB Cable AC adapter AC power cord 11 Setup Connection through USB Note This product including bundled software...
... the instructions when connecting the product. 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 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 malfunction. Power Switch USB Cable AC adapter AC power cord 11 Setup Connection through USB Note This product including bundled software...
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... disconnect the USB cable without performing the procedure above before disconnecting the USB cable. 12 Be sure to perform the procedure above , your computer. 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 Connect the drive to the Software Quick Start Guide for details...
... disconnect the USB cable without performing the procedure above before disconnecting the USB cable. 12 Be sure to perform the procedure above , your computer. 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 Connect the drive to the Software Quick Start Guide for details...
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Nero Burning ROM SE Nero Burning ROM is a packet writing software. Nero Recode Nero Recode is software that are not copy-protected) onto DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM, or CD-R/RW discs. Operation B Operation Using the Drive Use the supplied software to create CDs and DVDs. Makes it even easier job to create discs and play back DVDs. InCD InCD is the CD and DVD writing software. It supports writing to quickly start all the software of the Nero suite. Supplied Software The supplied software disc contains the following software. Nero Express A light version of...
Nero Burning ROM SE Nero Burning ROM is a packet writing software. Nero Recode Nero Recode is software that are not copy-protected) onto DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM, or CD-R/RW discs. Operation B Operation Using the Drive Use the supplied software to create CDs and DVDs. Makes it even easier job to create discs and play back DVDs. InCD InCD is the CD and DVD writing software. It supports writing to quickly start all the software of the Nero suite. Supplied Software The supplied software disc contains the following software. Nero Express A light version of...
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... supplied writing software and generic writing software do not coexist on a network connection and to view image and picture files. Nero MediaHome This software allows you are using such software. Nero CD-DVD Speed tests the speed of drives, the discs they contain, and the installed software. Nero DriveSpeed adjusts the write speed to disc with this situation, especially in the case of packet writing software1) or format utility2)will help prevent erratic operation of the software...
... supplied writing software and generic writing software do not coexist on a network connection and to view image and picture files. Nero MediaHome This software allows you are using such software. Nero CD-DVD Speed tests the speed of drives, the discs they contain, and the installed software. Nero DriveSpeed adjusts the write speed to disc with this situation, especially in the case of packet writing software1) or format utility2)will help prevent erratic operation of the software...
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... user support Web site (see page 28). 2) Use a non-cartridge-type disc or a cartridge from which the disc can be ejected. 15 For more details on your software and media, this speed may vary. DVD-Video - - 1) Writing speed supported by the disc (max. 5×) DVD-ROM - - Operation Compatible Discs The following discs are compatible with the drive. DVD Disc types Logo Read Write Write speed1) DVD+R Speed supported by the disc (max. 16×) DVD+R DL (Double layer) Speed supported by the disc (max. 8×) DVD+RW Speed supported...
... user support Web site (see page 28). 2) Use a non-cartridge-type disc or a cartridge from which the disc can be ejected. 15 For more details on your software and media, this speed may vary. DVD-Video - - 1) Writing speed supported by the disc (max. 5×) DVD-ROM - - Operation Compatible Discs The following discs are compatible with the drive. DVD Disc types Logo Read Write Write speed1) DVD+R Speed supported by the disc (max. 16×) DVD+R DL (Double layer) Speed supported by the disc (max. 8×) DVD+RW Speed supported...
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... Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed Plus) CD-ROM CD-DA (audio only) CD Extra Video CD CD TEXT Logo Read Write Write speed1) Speed supported by the disc (max. 48×) Speed supported by the disc (max. 4×) Speed supported by the disc (max. 10×) Speed supported by the disc (max. 24×) Speed supported by the disc (max. 32×) - - - - - - - - - - 1) Writing speed supported by disc type, access the user support Web site (see page 28). DVD CD Disc...
... Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed Plus) CD-ROM CD-DA (audio only) CD Extra Video CD CD TEXT Logo Read Write Write speed1) Speed supported by the disc (max. 48×) Speed supported by the disc (max. 4×) Speed supported by the disc (max. 10×) Speed supported by the disc (max. 24×) Speed supported by the disc (max. 32×) - - - - - - - - - - 1) Writing speed supported by disc type, access the user support Web site (see page 28). DVD CD Disc...
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... to may occur, and discs that you use such discs, the drive may automatically adjust the writing speed, writing errors may generate reading errors, etc. 17 User support Web site Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and in mind that comply to quality or performance standards necessary for which operation with this drive. If you only use discs for safe use most disc formats that some generic discs do not comply to...
... to may occur, and discs that you use such discs, the drive may automatically adjust the writing speed, writing errors may generate reading errors, etc. 17 User support Web site Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and in mind that comply to quality or performance standards necessary for which operation with this drive. If you only use discs for safe use most disc formats that some generic discs do not comply to...
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... back up your drive/player documentation. 18 Want to create video CDs that can be played back with most computers Want to use DVDs as floppy disks Note You can access/play back the data written to the discs above with the drive to later. Writable Disc Features You can use a variety of discs with most drives/players that support their quality and/or characteristics) may make access/playback...
... back up your drive/player documentation. 18 Want to create video CDs that can be played back with most computers Want to use DVDs as floppy disks Note You can access/play back the data written to the discs above with the drive to later. Writable Disc Features You can use a variety of discs with most drives/players that support their quality and/or characteristics) may make access/playback...
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... be used with a drive other than this one , make settings on High Speed CD-RW discs can be read by standard CD-ROM drives. Note Drives that the drive has the High Speed CD-RW logo. When writing or adding to Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW disc media. Operation Writable CDs and compatibility The drive can write to High Speed CD-RW disc media. Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW Discs The drive can write to such discs with writing software.
... be used with a drive other than this one , make settings on High Speed CD-RW discs can be read by standard CD-ROM drives. Note Drives that the drive has the High Speed CD-RW logo. When writing or adding to Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW disc media. Operation Writable CDs and compatibility The drive can write to High Speed CD-RW disc media. Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW Discs The drive can write to such discs with writing software.
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... play back (or read ) compatibility of data written by this type of CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be supported. However depending on the type of your player, playback of disc. In addition, some CD players and automobile CD players that supports DVD-RAM discs is recorded (written). However, depending on the type of your drive, playback of the DVD-ROM drive and the DVD player and on the logical format selected...
... play back (or read ) compatibility of data written by this type of CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be supported. However depending on the type of your player, playback of disc. In addition, some CD players and automobile CD players that supports DVD-RAM discs is recorded (written). However, depending on the type of your drive, playback of the DVD-ROM drive and the DVD player and on the logical format selected...
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... a region code setting. Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs Write speed and compatible discs • When writing data to play back DVD-Video whose region code matches the one set up to the quality of the disc in the drive. When playing back DVD-Video, refer to the region code. Do not attempt to make unauthorized changes to the documentation accompanying each disc. Hint You can no longer be limitations on the market are not covered by software manufacturers, some drive...
... a region code setting. Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs Write speed and compatible discs • When writing data to play back DVD-Video whose region code matches the one set up to the quality of the disc in the drive. When playing back DVD-Video, refer to the region code. Do not attempt to make unauthorized changes to the documentation accompanying each disc. Hint You can no longer be limitations on the market are not covered by software manufacturers, some drive...
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... user support Web site. The Busy indicator blinks twice and the read/write speed switches to break. When using the drive can activate the Turbo Boost function, to 48× speed. We recommend that you do not use High Speed discs for which this drive is active.) Hint When you open the disc tray, the read /write speed when you insert a disc is the built-in software that makes the drive work. Updating the Firmware...
... user support Web site. The Busy indicator blinks twice and the read/write speed switches to break. When using the drive can activate the Turbo Boost function, to 48× speed. We recommend that you do not use High Speed discs for which this drive is active.) Hint When you open the disc tray, the read /write speed when you insert a disc is the built-in software that makes the drive work. Updating the Firmware...
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... Packet writing Drive Data transfer rate DVD: 22.1 MB/s (16× speed4)) CD: 7.2 MB/s (48× speed4)) Access time Average random stroke Approx. 140 ms (DVD) Approx. 130 ms (CD) 4) Maximum data transfer rate depends on maximum writing speed. Specifications Compatible discs Read (max.) DVD+R (4×) 16×-CAV DVD+R (8×) 16×-CAV DVD+R (16×) 16×-CAV DVD+R Double Layer 12×-CAV DVD+R Double Layer...
... Packet writing Drive Data transfer rate DVD: 22.1 MB/s (16× speed4)) CD: 7.2 MB/s (48× speed4)) Access time Average random stroke Approx. 140 ms (DVD) Approx. 130 ms (CD) 4) Maximum data transfer rate depends on maximum writing speed. Specifications Compatible discs Read (max.) DVD+R (4×) 16×-CAV DVD+R (8×) 16×-CAV DVD+R (16×) 16×-CAV DVD+R Double Layer 12×-CAV DVD+R Double Layer...
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... the supplied software is available on the Web sites of a procedure or some other details, please contact your firmware, and follow the instructions on the screen to proceed with the drive • Latest firmware • Frequently asked questions • Troubleshooting guide • Certified compatible computers • Certified compatible discs • Operating instructions • Et cetera Accessing the user support Web site Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and...
... the supplied software is available on the Web sites of a procedure or some other details, please contact your firmware, and follow the instructions on the screen to proceed with the drive • Latest firmware • Frequently asked questions • Troubleshooting guide • Certified compatible computers • Certified compatible discs • Operating instructions • Et cetera Accessing the user support Web site Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and...