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... personal computer speakers, if the personal computer supports this function (see "Specifications" (page 26). • Reads DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, and CDROM discs. i.LINK is i.LINK? z What is a digital serial interface supporting very high transfer rates. Overview This product is a DVD177;RW drive with an i.LINK connector and enables the...
... personal computer speakers, if the personal computer supports this function (see "Specifications" (page 26). • Reads DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, and CDROM discs. i.LINK is i.LINK? z What is a digital serial interface supporting very high transfer rates. Overview This product is a DVD177;RW drive with an i.LINK connector and enables the...
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...) For details on a personal computer using the DTLA copy protection system. • This drive can be used in conjunction with digital CS tuners, D-VHS recorders, or other than the above Sony VAIO personal computers. • This drive does not support Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, Microsoft®...
...) For details on a personal computer using the DTLA copy protection system. • This drive can be used in conjunction with digital CS tuners, D-VHS recorders, or other than the above Sony VAIO personal computers. • This drive does not support Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition, Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, Microsoft®...
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... 6x speed DVD-RW discs can only be used with personal computers whose drives support 6x or more speed DVD-RW recording. • 8x speed DVD+RW discs can only be used with personal computers whose drives support 8x or more speed DVD-RW recording. • You cannot backup DVD-ROMs or DVD-Videos which do... for one time recordable program.) • You cannot record one time recordable programs on DVD-R/RW discs corresponding to protect music copyrights; Recently, some CDs. • This drive does not support writing to 8-cm discs. • Use only circular discs in order to CPRM. ...
... 6x speed DVD-RW discs can only be used with personal computers whose drives support 6x or more speed DVD-RW recording. • 8x speed DVD+RW discs can only be used with personal computers whose drives support 8x or more speed DVD-RW recording. • You cannot backup DVD-ROMs or DVD-Videos which do... for one time recordable program.) • You cannot record one time recordable programs on DVD-R/RW discs corresponding to protect music copyrights; Recently, some CDs. • This drive does not support writing to 8-cm discs. • Use only circular discs in order to CPRM. ...
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Disc Hub 3 Close the disc tray by gently pushing it stops. While supporting the tray from the other side with your hand, place the disc on the rear. • If you close the tray while the disc is being read, the BUSY indicator flashes. While data is not properly seated, the disc may be damaged and the tray may jam. BUSY indicator 16 2 Pull the tray out fully until it in the center of the tray. Notes • Do not touch the lens assembly in the tray or the metal section on the hub in . Make sure that the disc audibly clicks into place and is firmly seated.
Disc Hub 3 Close the disc tray by gently pushing it stops. While supporting the tray from the other side with your hand, place the disc on the rear. • If you close the tray while the disc is being read, the BUSY indicator flashes. While data is not properly seated, the disc may be damaged and the tray may jam. BUSY indicator 16 2 Pull the tray out fully until it in the center of the tray. Notes • Do not touch the lens assembly in the tray or the metal section on the hub in . Make sure that the disc audibly clicks into place and is firmly seated.
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While supporting the tray with the writing software or DVD playback software. Hub Disc Continued on the hub in the tray or the metal section on the rear. • When using writing software or DVD playback software, you may not be able to Help or the Quick Reference manual provided with your hand, remove...
While supporting the tray with the writing software or DVD playback software. Hub Disc Continued on the hub in the tray or the metal section on the rear. • When using writing software or DVD playback software, you may not be able to Help or the Quick Reference manual provided with your hand, remove...
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... you can reset your personal computer using the drive, if the personal computer supports this drive are Sony personal computers with your personal computer has an integrated drive, use that can reset to default Personal computers that drive to reset the personal computer. (As of ...Vista operating system preinstalled. However, if your personal computer. Notes • Power the personal computer from the personal computer and the drive before performing a recovery. 22 Performing a System Recovery on battery power. • Disconnect all other peripherals from its AC adapter...
... you can reset your personal computer using the drive, if the personal computer supports this drive are Sony personal computers with your personal computer has an integrated drive, use that can reset to default Personal computers that drive to reset the personal computer. (As of ...Vista operating system preinstalled. However, if your personal computer. Notes • Power the personal computer from the personal computer and the drive before performing a recovery. 22 Performing a System Recovery on battery power. • Disconnect all other peripherals from its AC adapter...
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...DVD177;RW drive. Cleaning the disc • Fingerprints and other contamination on the disc surface can visit Sony Online Support at: http://esupport.sony.com/ ❑ The Sony Customer Information Service Center offers information about your DVD177;RW drive or the software, refer to the following: ❑ This guide explains how to use your DVD177;RW drive... searches for the corresponding solutions online. About Sony's support options Sony provides several support options for your DVD177;RW drive. ❑ Sony Online Support provides instant access to reading errors.
...DVD177;RW drive. Cleaning the disc • Fingerprints and other contamination on the disc surface can visit Sony Online Support at: http://esupport.sony.com/ ❑ The Sony Customer Information Service Center offers information about your DVD177;RW drive or the software, refer to the following: ❑ This guide explains how to use your DVD177;RW drive... searches for the corresponding solutions online. About Sony's support options Sony provides several support options for your DVD177;RW drive. ❑ Sony Online Support provides instant access to reading errors.
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... diameter: 12 cm 8 cm (reading only) Drive performance Data transfer rate Data read DVD+R/DVD+RW/DVD-R/DVD-ROM: max. 8× speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer)/ DVD-R DL (Dual Layer)/DVD-RW: max. 6× speed CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM: max. 24× speed Data write DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R*1: max. 8x speed DVD-RW*2: max. 6x speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer)*3, DVD-R DL (Dual Layer)*4: max. 4x speed...
... diameter: 12 cm 8 cm (reading only) Drive performance Data transfer rate Data read DVD+R/DVD+RW/DVD-R/DVD-ROM: max. 8× speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer)/ DVD-R DL (Dual Layer)/DVD-RW: max. 6× speed CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM: max. 24× speed Data write DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R*1: max. 8x speed DVD-RW*2: max. 6x speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer)*3, DVD-R DL (Dual Layer)*4: max. 4x speed...
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... that created the disc. c You may need to a CD-RW disc cannot be read a CD-RW than DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and CD-R discs. Therefore, you may not be able to read a CD-R or CD-RW disc not prepared on the personal computer that the drive is low. Cause/Remedy c Make sure that power saving modes ... the data to the hard disk, or write the data to read . It takes a long time to stand for approximately one hour. In this drive. c The disc may be damaged. c There may be condensation in the drive or the disc. Clean as described on a CD player supporting CD-RW playback. 30
... that created the disc. c You may need to a CD-RW disc cannot be read a CD-RW than DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and CD-R discs. Therefore, you may not be able to read a CD-R or CD-RW disc not prepared on the personal computer that the drive is low. Cause/Remedy c Make sure that power saving modes ... the data to the hard disk, or write the data to read . It takes a long time to stand for approximately one hour. In this drive. c The disc may be damaged. c There may be condensation in the drive or the disc. Clean as described on a CD player supporting CD-RW playback. 30