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2-586-681-11(1) 7819901055 DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Quick Start Guide Dual Interface 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in China Continued on next page
2-586-681-11(1) 7819901055 DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Quick Start Guide Dual Interface 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in China Continued on next page
Operating Instructions
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IT 2-672-467-11 (1) 4J.B8A01.011 DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Operating Instructions JP FR DE ES IT CS DRX-820U © 2006 Sony Corporation
IT 2-672-467-11 (1) 4J.B8A01.011 DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Operating Instructions JP FR DE ES IT CS DRX-820U © 2006 Sony Corporation
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... disc, please be sure that you to this product are not violating copyright laws. Check your software's license agreement for this DVD/CD rewritable drive. Our customer service and user support apply only under these product warranty conditions. ❑ Please note that we ... of profit that might occur when using this product. ❑ The guarantee and user support for details. 5 • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Pentium is a registrated trademark of Intel Corporation. • Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation...
... disc, please be sure that you to this product are not violating copyright laws. Check your software's license agreement for this DVD/CD rewritable drive. Our customer service and user support apply only under these product warranty conditions. ❑ Please note that we ... of profit that might occur when using this product. ❑ The guarantee and user support for details. 5 • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Pentium is a registrated trademark of Intel Corporation. • Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation...
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...damaged, please contact your dealer. • Drive • Hi-Speed USB cable Features This product offers the following features. ❑ An external DVD/CD rewritable drive with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0compliant) interfaces for computers. ❑ Can 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 ...
...damaged, please contact your dealer. • Drive • Hi-Speed USB cable Features This product offers the following features. ❑ An external DVD/CD rewritable drive with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0compliant) interfaces for computers. ❑ Can 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 ...
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... without performing the procedure above before disconnecting the USB cable. 12 Refer to a USB connector 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. When your computer. Note If you...
... without performing the procedure above before disconnecting the USB cable. 12 Refer to a USB connector 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. When your computer. Note If you...
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... even easier job to quickly start all the software of the Nero suite. 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. Nero Express A light version of each software for compiling, copying and archiving... software. Nero BackItUp Nero BackItUp is software for details about their operation. It supports writing to create discs and play back DVDs. Nero Wave Editor Audio processing software that allows you to back up the data on your hard disk to modify and such audio files as ...
... even easier job to quickly start all the software of the Nero suite. 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. Nero Express A light version of each software for compiling, copying and archiving... software. Nero BackItUp Nero BackItUp is software for details about their operation. It supports writing to create discs and play back DVDs. Nero Wave Editor Audio processing software that allows you to back up the data on your hard disk to modify and such audio files as ...
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...seamlessly from using does not detect the drive correctly, visit the Web site of the software manufacturer and update the software, as BHA's DVD-RAM Driver and Panasonic's DVDForm 14 Nero InfoTool provides the main characteristics of the existing drives. If the generic software you to share video... the problem. 1) Such as Roxio's Drag-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 arise from any of the connected computers. Taking appropriate steps to avoid this situation, especially in the case of...
...seamlessly from using does not detect the drive correctly, visit the Web site of the software manufacturer and update the software, as BHA's DVD-RAM Driver and Panasonic's DVDForm 14 Nero InfoTool provides the main characteristics of the existing drives. If the generic software you to share video... the problem. 1) Such as Roxio's Drag-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 arise from any of the connected computers. Taking appropriate steps to avoid this situation, especially in the case of...
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... and media, this speed may vary. 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 by the disc (max. 4×) DVD+RW (High Speed) Speed supported by ...the disc (max. 8×) DVD-R Speed supported by the disc (max. 16×) DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) R DL DVD-RW Speed supported by the disc (max. 6×) Speed...
... and media, this speed may vary. 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 by the disc (max. 4×) DVD+RW (High Speed) Speed supported by ...the disc (max. 8×) DVD-R Speed supported by the disc (max. 16×) DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) R DL DVD-RW Speed supported by the disc (max. 6×) Speed...
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... back 99 minute discs. • With 8 cm discs, you must place the drive horizontally. • When using a double-sided disc, orient the drive horizontally. 16 DVD CD Disc diameters 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Read Write - CD Disc types CD-R CD-RW CD-RW (High Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed...
... back 99 minute discs. • With 8 cm discs, you must place the drive horizontally. • When using a double-sided disc, orient the drive horizontally. 16 DVD CD Disc diameters 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Read Write - CD Disc types CD-R CD-RW CD-RW (High Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed...
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... create audio CDs that be played back by most drives/players that support their quality and/or characteristics) may make access/playback impossible. DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVDRAM CD-R CD-RW Want to create DVDVideo that can be played back by most CD players Want to 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 write data. Refer to the...
... create audio CDs that be played back by most drives/players that support their quality and/or characteristics) may make access/playback impossible. DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVDRAM CD-R CD-RW Want to create DVDVideo that can be played back by most CD players Want to 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 write data. Refer to the...
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... to or erased from this type of disc. Playback (read CD-RW discs. DVD+RW and DVD-RW Discs Data can be repeatedly written to DVD+R DL, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, and DVD-R discs, as well as DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs created and finalized with the drive can be played back on the type...However, depending on most CD players, however, there are some older CD-ROM drives cannot read ) compatibility of DVD+R and DVD-R discs depends on the capability of DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, and DVD-RW discs may not be possible depending on many standard CD players. Also, CD-R music discs created with the ...
... to or erased from this type of disc. Playback (read CD-RW discs. DVD+RW and DVD-RW Discs Data can be repeatedly written to DVD+R DL, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, and DVD-R discs, as well as DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs created and finalized with the drive can be played back on the type...However, depending on most CD players, however, there are some older CD-ROM drives cannot read ) compatibility of DVD+R and DVD-R discs depends on the capability of DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, and DVD-RW discs may not be possible depending on many standard CD players. Also, CD-R music discs created with the ...
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Further, because of the differences in single-session (DVD+R DL/DVD+R/ DVD+RW) or single-border (DVD-R DL/DVD-R/DVD-RW). Playback of DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs may not be possible depending on the type of your player, playback of DVD-RAM discs is not under warranty.) 21 Operation ...is only supported for DVD-RAM compatible DVD drives and DVD players. Also, DVD-Video discs created with the drive can only play back the disc in quality and characteristics between various 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 ...
Further, because of the differences in single-session (DVD+R DL/DVD+R/ DVD+RW) or single-border (DVD-R DL/DVD-R/DVD-RW). Playback of DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs may not be possible depending on the type of your player, playback of DVD-RAM discs is not under warranty.) 21 Operation ...is only supported for DVD-RAM compatible DVD drives and DVD players. Also, DVD-Video discs created with the drive can only play back the disc in quality and characteristics between various 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 ...
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...software manufacturers, some drive functions may not always perform as expected. With this point on, you must all match. DVD region codes The playback of the DVD-Video software must use the appropriate type of disc. • Configure the writing speed through your writing software documentation... writing software. From this drive, the region code can change the region code of the disc in the drive. When playing back DVD-Video, refer to five times, including the initial assignment (RPC phase 21) standard). Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs Write speed and ...
...software manufacturers, some drive functions may not always perform as expected. With this point on, you must all match. DVD region codes The playback of the DVD-Video software must use the appropriate type of disc. • Configure the writing speed through your writing software documentation... writing software. From this drive, the region code can change the region code of the disc in the drive. When playing back DVD-Video, refer to five times, including the initial assignment (RPC phase 21) standard). Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs Write speed and ...
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Be aware that some of your audio CD. Attention Regarding DualDisc Software A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on this product is designed to play them back with the drive. However, since the audio ...
Be aware that some of your audio CD. Attention Regarding DualDisc Software A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on this product is designed to play them back with the drive. However, since the audio ...
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... on the capabilities of use the turbo boost function to achieve 48× speed. 3) With 8 cm discs, you must place the drive horizontally. Disc diameters DVD 12 cm 8 cm3) - You must use ) Size Approx. 52 × 164 × 250 mm (W×H×D) (excluding front panel) Weight Approx. ...) 12×-CAV DVD-R (4×) 16×-CAV DVD-R (8×) 16×-CAV DVD-R (16×) 16×-CAV DVD-R Dual Layer 12×-CAV DVD-RW (2×) 12×-CAV DVD-RW (4×) 12×-CAV DVD-RW (6×) 12×-CAV DVD-ROM 16×-CAV DVD-Video 4×-CAV DVD-RAM1) 5×...
... on the capabilities of use the turbo boost function to achieve 48× speed. 3) With 8 cm discs, you must place the drive horizontally. Disc diameters DVD 12 cm 8 cm3) - You must use ) Size Approx. 52 × 164 × 250 mm (W×H×D) (excluding front panel) Weight Approx. ...) 12×-CAV DVD-R (4×) 16×-CAV DVD-R (8×) 16×-CAV DVD-R (16×) 16×-CAV DVD-R Dual Layer 12×-CAV DVD-RW (2×) 12×-CAV DVD-RW (4×) 12×-CAV DVD-RW (6×) 12×-CAV DVD-ROM 16×-CAV DVD-Video 4×-CAV DVD-RAM1) 5×...
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Miscellaneous Laser CD Wavelength: 784 +3/-4 nm Output power (max.): 120 mW (CW) 240 mW (Pulse) DVD Wavelength: 658 ±4 nm Output power (max.): 100 mW (CW) 250 mW (Pulse) Interface Drive interface USB 2.0-compliant (Hi-Speed USB) ×1 Buffer capacity 2 MB Drive product number (Inquiry) SONY DVD RW DRU-820A Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 27
Miscellaneous Laser CD Wavelength: 784 +3/-4 nm Output power (max.): 120 mW (CW) 240 mW (Pulse) DVD Wavelength: 658 ±4 nm Output power (max.): 100 mW (CW) 250 mW (Pulse) Interface Drive interface USB 2.0-compliant (Hi-Speed USB) ×1 Buffer capacity 2 MB Drive product number (Inquiry) SONY DVD RW DRU-820A Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 27