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... and video data between components equipped with the i.LINK (IEEE 1394) interface. Note This drive is only for CD-RW discs (1200 KB/s). • Reads DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, and CD-ROM discs. Overview This product is a DVD±RW drive compatible with an i.LINK connector and enables the control of other components. For details, refer...
... and video data between components equipped with the i.LINK (IEEE 1394) interface. Note This drive is only for CD-RW discs (1200 KB/s). • Reads DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, and CD-ROM discs. Overview This product is a DVD±RW drive compatible with an i.LINK connector and enables the control of other components. For details, refer...
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...It cannot be used in DVD-RW or DVD±RW drive. Notes • This drive cannot be used with a built-in conjunction with which recovery is possible. 6 GB For details, see "Connecting the Drive" on page 12. • This drive can use the drive with Sony VAIO computers* with the ...DTLA copy protection system. • The connection method for devices with digital CS tuners, D-VHS recorders, or other than Sony VAIO computers. • This drive does not support Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, Microsoft® Windows®...
...It cannot be used in DVD-RW or DVD±RW drive. Notes • This drive cannot be used with a built-in conjunction with which recovery is possible. 6 GB For details, see "Connecting the Drive" on page 12. • This drive can use the drive with Sony VAIO computers* with the ...DTLA copy protection system. • The connection method for devices with digital CS tuners, D-VHS recorders, or other than Sony VAIO computers. • This drive does not support Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, Microsoft® Windows®...
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With this drive, you can use the discs with any of the following icons. Disc type DVD+R *1 *3 *4 Icon DVD+RW *1 *3 DVD-R *1 *2 *3 DVD-RW *1 *2 *3 DVD-ROM DVD-Video CD-R CD-RW *5 CD-ROM Audio CD CD EXTRA CD TEXT Photo CD ---- 8 GB
With this drive, you can use the discs with any of the following icons. Disc type DVD+R *1 *3 *4 Icon DVD+RW *1 *3 DVD-R *1 *2 *3 DVD-RW *1 *2 *3 DVD-ROM DVD-Video CD-R CD-RW *5 CD-ROM Audio CD CD EXTRA CD TEXT Photo CD ---- 8 GB
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... • Some types of CD players do not play DVD videos created on DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs. • This drive uses special software to and reading from a DVD+R DL (Double Layer) disc is not supported. *5 Ultra Speed CD-RW is not supported. *1 Playback may not be possible,...play music CDs created on CD-R discs. DVD-RW Ver. 1.2/4X-SPEED DVD-RW Revision 2.0 cannot be installed on ), as they may damage the drive. • Do not use scratched or damaged discs, as they may damage the drive. • To use DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 or DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/ 2×-SPEED DVD-RW Revision 1.0.
... • Some types of CD players do not play DVD videos created on DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs. • This drive uses special software to and reading from a DVD+R DL (Double Layer) disc is not supported. *5 Ultra Speed CD-RW is not supported. *1 Playback may not be possible,...play music CDs created on CD-R discs. DVD-RW Ver. 1.2/4X-SPEED DVD-RW Revision 2.0 cannot be installed on ), as they may damage the drive. • Do not use scratched or damaged discs, as they may damage the drive. • To use DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 or DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/ 2×-SPEED DVD-RW Revision 1.0.
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If anything is missing, contact the Sony dealer where you purchased this product or a Sony service representative in your area. • DVD±RW drive (1) • Software CD-ROM (1) • Peripheral cable(1) • i.LINK cable (1) • AC adapter (1) • Manual eject pin (1) (stored at bottom of drive) • AC power cord (1) • Operating Instructions (this document) (1) • Warranty Card (1) 10 GB Supplied Accessories After unpacking the unit, make sure that the accessories listed below are present.
If anything is missing, contact the Sony dealer where you purchased this product or a Sony service representative in your area. • DVD±RW drive (1) • Software CD-ROM (1) • Peripheral cable(1) • i.LINK cable (1) • AC adapter (1) • Manual eject pin (1) (stored at bottom of drive) • AC power cord (1) • Operating Instructions (this document) (1) • Warranty Card (1) 10 GB Supplied Accessories After unpacking the unit, make sure that the accessories listed below are present.
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... must only be used in conjunction with the product with which this drive. 28 GB Before using this product, please first carefully read the software license agreement. ■ SonicStage Ver.1.x DVD±RW Drive Support Update Program This software update allows you attempt to use this ...software with a Digital Video Camera Recorder or pictures and videos stored on your own original DVDs using video captured with other previously installed or ...
... must only be used in conjunction with the product with which this drive. 28 GB Before using this product, please first carefully read the software license agreement. ■ SonicStage Ver.1.x DVD±RW Drive Support Update Program This software update allows you attempt to use this ...software with a Digital Video Camera Recorder or pictures and videos stored on your own original DVDs using video captured with other previously installed or ...
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...click "My Computer", double-click "Drive E*", open "Click to have a different name depending on the drive or the hard disk indicator of the operating system may become necessary. • Befor installing Drag'n Drop CD+DVD software on the Sony applications CD-ROM supplied with administrator ...Notes • Log on a computer where Click to DVD software is a newer version. • To use Click to DVD software, you must first install Drag'n Drop CD+DVD software. • The SonicStage Ver.1.x DVD±RW Drive Support Update Program can be installed if the existing SonicStage...
...click "My Computer", double-click "Drive E*", open "Click to have a different name depending on the drive or the hard disk indicator of the operating system may become necessary. • Befor installing Drag'n Drop CD+DVD software on the Sony applications CD-ROM supplied with administrator ...Notes • Log on a computer where Click to DVD software is a newer version. • To use Click to DVD software, you must first install Drag'n Drop CD+DVD software. • The SonicStage Ver.1.x DVD±RW Drive Support Update Program can be installed if the existing SonicStage...
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... its AC adapter. Do not run the computer on next page 31 GB This may result in this drive while writing data to DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs. • Installing or updating the driver software for the drive while writing data can impair data writing. • While writing data and while inserting or removing discs...
... its AC adapter. Do not run the computer on next page 31 GB This may result in this drive while writing data to DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs. • Installing or updating the driver software for the drive while writing data can impair data writing. • While writing data and while inserting or removing discs...
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...) to accomodate different recording lengths. • The use of Sony DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, or CD-RW discs is not possible to add data to the disc later. The values below provive a general guide for using Click to DVD software to write data. Therefore, it is recommended. Memory: 256MB...depending on your computer model and the amount of the source material being written. • "Click to DVD Automatic Mode" temporarily stores data on your computer's hard disk drive, so there must be enough free space on expanding memory, refer to the manuals provided with your ...
...) to accomodate different recording lengths. • The use of Sony DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, or CD-RW discs is not possible to add data to the disc later. The values below provive a general guide for using Click to DVD software to write data. Therefore, it is recommended. Memory: 256MB...depending on your computer model and the amount of the source material being written. • "Click to DVD Automatic Mode" temporarily stores data on your computer's hard disk drive, so there must be enough free space on expanding memory, refer to the manuals provided with your ...
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...then click "DV". To use this drive, or when a certain amount of time elapses. from the menu that appears. • When backing up rewritable DVD media, it is possible to use preformatted DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and CD-RW discs by deleting the format with the "Erase RW disc..." To always display the boxes... sure that you change the PowerPanel® profile to "DV" as follows before using Drag'n Drop CD+DVD software to write data, you cannot use DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, or CD-RW discs preformatted with recording. 1 Right-click in the notification area of the Windows taskbar. 2 On the ...
...then click "DV". To use this drive, or when a certain amount of time elapses. from the menu that appears. • When backing up rewritable DVD media, it is possible to use preformatted DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and CD-RW discs by deleting the format with the "Erase RW disc..." To always display the boxes... sure that you change the PowerPanel® profile to "DV" as follows before using Drag'n Drop CD+DVD software to write data, you cannot use DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, or CD-RW discs preformatted with recording. 1 Right-click in the notification area of the Windows taskbar. 2 On the ...
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...; To clean a disc, lightly wipe it from Sony, and on an unused disc. You can lead to reading errors. About Sony's support options Sony provides several support options for your DVD±RW drive. Cleaning the disc • Fingerprints and other Sony products that may not be able to write data... disc if there are scratches or dust on the disc surface can visit Sony Online Support at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport . ❑ The Sony Customer Information Service Center offers information about your DVD±RW drive or the software, refer to the following: ❑ This guide explains how...
...; To clean a disc, lightly wipe it from Sony, and on an unused disc. You can lead to reading errors. About Sony's support options Sony provides several support options for your DVD±RW drive. Cleaning the disc • Fingerprints and other Sony products that may not be able to write data... disc if there are scratches or dust on the disc surface can visit Sony Online Support at: http://www.sony.com/pcsupport . ❑ The Sony Customer Information Service Center offers information about your DVD±RW drive or the software, refer to the following: ❑ This guide explains how...
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Specifications Compatible discs DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-ROM DVD-Video CD-R CD-RW (Ultra Speed CD-RW not supported) CD-ROM CD-DA (audio CD) CD Extra (CD+) CD TEXT Photo CD Disc diameter: 12 cm 8 cm (reading only) Drive performance Data transfer rate Data read DVD+R/DVD+RW: max. 4× speed DVD-R/DVD-RW: max. 4× speed DVD-ROM: max. 8× speed CD-R/CD-ROM...
Specifications Compatible discs DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-ROM DVD-Video CD-R CD-RW (Ultra Speed CD-RW not supported) CD-ROM CD-DA (audio CD) CD Extra (CD+) CD TEXT Photo CD Disc diameter: 12 cm 8 cm (reading only) Drive performance Data transfer rate Data read DVD+R/DVD+RW: max. 4× speed DVD-R/DVD-RW: max. 4× speed DVD-ROM: max. 8× speed CD-R/CD-ROM...
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Symptom Disc is low. DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, or CD-RW data reading or data writing failure. Clean as described on page 38. Remove the disc and allow the unit to stand for the drive you want to optimize, and then click "Properties". 3 Click the "Tools" tab, and click "Defragment now". 4 In ..."System". 2 Click the "Advanced" tab, and then click "Settings" in "Performance". 3 Click the "Advanced" tab, and then click "Change" in the drive or the disc. c The disc or lens may be dirty. c The disc tray may be dirty. To ensure a stable operation of "Custom size". If this...
Symptom Disc is low. DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, or CD-RW data reading or data writing failure. Clean as described on page 38. Remove the disc and allow the unit to stand for the drive you want to optimize, and then click "Properties". 3 Click the "Tools" tab, and click "Defragment now". 4 In ..."System". 2 Click the "Advanced" tab, and then click "Settings" in "Performance". 3 Click the "Advanced" tab, and then click "Change" in the drive or the disc. c The disc or lens may be dirty. c The disc tray may be dirty. To ensure a stable operation of "Custom size". If this...
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... down. Symptom Cannot write data. c If a CD-R or CD-RW disc was brought from DVD+RW, DVD-RW, or CD-RW discs. (Use "Drag'n Drop CD+DVD".) 1 Close all applications other than it is not possible. There are also major difference between disc formats, which may have formed inside the drive. Allow the unit to erase into the...
... down. Symptom Cannot write data. c If a CD-R or CD-RW disc was brought from DVD+RW, DVD-RW, or CD-RW discs. (Use "Drag'n Drop CD+DVD".) 1 Close all applications other than it is not possible. There are also major difference between disc formats, which may have formed inside the drive. Allow the unit to erase into the...
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... on expanding memory, refer to the manuals provided with your Digital Video Camera Recorder. • Close all applications except Click to DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs that contains only a small amount of RAM in order to install an updated version of PxEngine (the burning engine) is being... occur if there is missing. Unable to install Click to DVD. Cannot capture video from Windows Update. 49 GB c You cannot add data to DVD or Drag'n Drop CD+DVD software. • Optimize (defragment) all available hard disk drives. c You should have at least 256 MB of video/...
... on expanding memory, refer to the manuals provided with your Digital Video Camera Recorder. • Close all applications except Click to DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD-RW discs that contains only a small amount of RAM in order to install an updated version of PxEngine (the burning engine) is being... occur if there is missing. Unable to install Click to DVD. Cannot capture video from Windows Update. 49 GB c You cannot add data to DVD or Drag'n Drop CD+DVD software. • Optimize (defragment) all available hard disk drives. c You should have at least 256 MB of video/...