About Recommended Discs and Compatibility (Stand Alone)
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... speed { Disc labeled for use at 8x speed z Sony Corporation z Ricoh Co., Ltd. In most cases, there is recommended to the industry standard for use at user support web site. The latest firmware can be downloaded at http://sony.storagesupport.com/dvdrw/vrdvc10dwn.htm DVD+Rs and DVD+RWs Recommended DVD+Rs and DVD+RWs Disc manufacturers and discs certified for operation with the VRD-VC10 (As of 2004/8/20) DVD+R DL (Double Layer...
... speed { Disc labeled for use at 8x speed z Sony Corporation z Ricoh Co., Ltd. In most cases, there is recommended to the industry standard for use at user support web site. The latest firmware can be downloaded at http://sony.storagesupport.com/dvdrw/vrdvc10dwn.htm DVD+Rs and DVD+RWs Recommended DVD+Rs and DVD+RWs Disc manufacturers and discs certified for operation with the VRD-VC10 (As of 2004/8/20) DVD+R DL (Double Layer...
About Recommended Discs and Compatibility (with Computer)
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... use at http://sony.storagesupport.com/dvdrw/vrdvc10dwn.htm * The writing performance and reading ability of all discs cannot be guaranteed. In most cases, there is no problem as long as you use discs conform to upgrade your software or the drive automatically determines a speed that exceeds the specified speed at the disc with the latest firmware (if available) at user support web site. The write speed is set by major disc manufacturers. DVD/CD Rewritable Drive VRD-VC10...
... use at http://sony.storagesupport.com/dvdrw/vrdvc10dwn.htm * The writing performance and reading ability of all discs cannot be guaranteed. In most cases, there is no problem as long as you use discs conform to upgrade your software or the drive automatically determines a speed that exceeds the specified speed at the disc with the latest firmware (if available) at user support web site. The write speed is set by major disc manufacturers. DVD/CD Rewritable Drive VRD-VC10...
About Recommended Discs and Compatibility (with Computer)
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... this issue. The writing performance and reading ability of all customers using VAIO computers or external DVD-RW drive equipped with the DVD/CD rewritable drive VRD-VC10 is DVR-103 or DVR-104 Pioneer DVD-RW drive regarding the use at 8x speed { Disc labeled for operation with a DVR-103 or DVR-104 Pioneer DVD-RW drive. DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs Recommended DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs Disc manufacturers and discs certified for use of DVD-Rs z Sony Corporation z Verbatim...
... this issue. The writing performance and reading ability of all customers using VAIO computers or external DVD-RW drive equipped with the DVD/CD rewritable drive VRD-VC10 is DVR-103 or DVR-104 Pioneer DVD-RW drive regarding the use at 8x speed { Disc labeled for operation with a DVR-103 or DVR-104 Pioneer DVD-RW drive. DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs Recommended DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs Disc manufacturers and discs certified for use of DVD-Rs z Sony Corporation z Verbatim...
Operating Instructions
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... a particular installation. The VRD-VC10 is not for customer service but only for a Class B digital device, pursuant to qualified personnel only. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT FCC Compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules. CAUTION: As the laser beam in order to comply with the instructions, may...
... a particular installation. The VRD-VC10 is not for customer service but only for a Class B digital device, pursuant to qualified personnel only. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT FCC Compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules. CAUTION: As the laser beam in order to comply with the instructions, may...
Operating Instructions
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... driver 27 Disconnection 32 About software 33 Notes on using other software with the drive 34 Maximizing performance 35 Reaching the highest possible data transfer rate 35 Updating the firmware 35 Using 48x read/write speed for CDs 35 Discs Compatible discs 36 Recommended discs 38 Features of writable discs 39 Precautions on writing/playing discs 42 Additional Information Precautions 44 Support overview 45 User support web site 45 Update the drive firmware .......45 Technical support 45 Specifications 46 Troubleshooting...
... driver 27 Disconnection 32 About software 33 Notes on using other software with the drive 34 Maximizing performance 35 Reaching the highest possible data transfer rate 35 Updating the firmware 35 Using 48x read/write speed for CDs 35 Discs Compatible discs 36 Recommended discs 38 Features of writable discs 39 Precautions on writing/playing discs 42 Additional Information Precautions 44 Support overview 45 User support web site 45 Update the drive firmware .......45 Technical support 45 Specifications 46 Troubleshooting...
Operating Instructions
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... failure of the computer or other devices, incompatibility 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 the supplied software. ❑ The supplied software can only be used in the specified or recommended system environment, in the interest of product improvement. Unauthorized recording of such material may be sure...
... failure of the computer or other devices, incompatibility 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 the supplied software. ❑ The supplied software can only be used in the specified or recommended system environment, in the interest of product improvement. Unauthorized recording of such material may be sure...
Operating Instructions
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Introduction Unpacking Please confirm that the package contains the following items. If any of these items appear to be missing and/or damaged, please contact your dealer. • Drive • Power cord • AC adaptor (MPA-AC1) • Hi-Speed USB cable ×1 • Quick Start Guide • Operating instructions (this document) • Nero Quick Start Guide • Software disc • Warranty card Note Make sure that you back up the supplied software disc on another disc because the software disc is not distributed separately. 7
Introduction Unpacking Please confirm that the package contains the following items. If any of these items appear to be missing and/or damaged, please contact your dealer. • Drive • Power cord • AC adaptor (MPA-AC1) • Hi-Speed USB cable ×1 • Quick Start Guide • Operating instructions (this document) • Nero Quick Start Guide • Software disc • Warranty card Note Make sure that you back up the supplied software disc on another disc because the software disc is not distributed separately. 7
Operating Instructions
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... or time remaining) ( p. 17, 20) F Synchronized recording ( p. 14) A Power switch Turns the drive on or off. F DC IN jack Connect the supplied AC power adaptor. 9 D VIDEO IN connector Connect a video plug of AV cable (not supplied) when connecting the drive to a video device such as a video camera or VCR. E AUDIO IN L/R connectors Connect audio plugs of AV cable (not supplied) when connecting the drive to a computer. Introduction Display Window The display window works only when the drive is used as a video camera or VCR.
... or time remaining) ( p. 17, 20) F Synchronized recording ( p. 14) A Power switch Turns the drive on or off. F DC IN jack Connect the supplied AC power adaptor. 9 D VIDEO IN connector Connect a video plug of AV cable (not supplied) when connecting the drive to a video device such as a video camera or VCR. E AUDIO IN L/R connectors Connect audio plugs of AV cable (not supplied) when connecting the drive to a computer. Introduction Display Window The display window works only when the drive is used as a video camera or VCR.
Operating Instructions
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... until you make on the drive, and insert a disc. Connect a playback device to the input signal, recording mode used, etc. m Start recording. Hint The recording settings you change them. m Set up the connected device. Recording method Synchronized recording page 14 Manual recording page 18 Operation The drive will start /pause/stop recording automatically when it detects signals from video cameras or VCRs to a computer with the USB cable and the computer is connected to a DVD using the following...
... until you make on the drive, and insert a disc. Connect a playback device to the input signal, recording mode used, etc. m Start recording. Hint The recording settings you change them. m Set up the connected device. Recording method Synchronized recording page 14 Manual recording page 18 Operation The drive will start /pause/stop recording automatically when it detects signals from video cameras or VCRs to a computer with the USB cable and the computer is connected to a DVD using the following...
Operating Instructions
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... manual supplied with some video cameras that it does not output signals when it detects signals from the built-in , etc. Connect the video device to the drive using an AV cable, and the drive will occur with the device to make blue or plain back-screen. Note Synchronized recording may not be connected. To avoid this case, disable the signal for a moment when recording has just started. 1 Connect a video device. S video cable...
... manual supplied with some video cameras that it does not output signals when it detects signals from the built-in , etc. Connect the video device to the drive using an AV cable, and the drive will occur with the device to make blue or plain back-screen. Note Synchronized recording may not be connected. To avoid this case, disable the signal for a moment when recording has just started. 1 Connect a video device. S video cable...
Operating Instructions
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... [B]. You cannot change the player-type of the disc starts. When erasing is only applicable to the DVD+R DL (double layer) discs. • The player-type must be set prior to the compatibility problem, select [B] and record again using the disc. Notes • This setting is complete, [Ready] appears. 8 Eject the disc. Normally select [A]. Each time you cannot play back the disc due to recording the disc. Using the Drive as a DVD Recorder 7 Press FUNCTION/ENTER.
... [B]. You cannot change the player-type of the disc starts. When erasing is only applicable to the DVD+R DL (double layer) discs. • The player-type must be set prior to the compatibility problem, select [B] and record again using the disc. Notes • This setting is complete, [Ready] appears. 8 Eject the disc. Normally select [A]. Each time you cannot play back the disc due to recording the disc. Using the Drive as a DVD Recorder 7 Press FUNCTION/ENTER.
Operating Instructions
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... Audio processing software that supports DVD±RW and CD-RW. Nero Media Player Audio processing software specialized in playing back music. Nero Express A light version of Nero CD-DVD Speed, Nero DriveSpeed, and Nero InfoTool. 33 InCD Packet writing software that allows editing audio files. Nero Toolkit Utility software consists of the Nero Burning ROM software. Using the Drive as the command center to quickly start all onto one disc. The supplied software disc contains the following software. (Refer to the PDF or online documentation...
... Audio processing software that supports DVD±RW and CD-RW. Nero Media Player Audio processing software specialized in playing back music. Nero Express A light version of Nero CD-DVD Speed, Nero DriveSpeed, and Nero InfoTool. 33 InCD Packet writing software that allows editing audio files. Nero Toolkit Utility software consists of the Nero Burning ROM software. Using the Drive as the command center to quickly start all onto one disc. The supplied software disc contains the following software. (Refer to the PDF or online documentation...
Operating Instructions
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... read /write speed with the latest firmware as an External DVD Maximizing performance Reaching the highest possible data transfer rate Make sure that you use deeply scratched, brittle, or other than those mentioned above, the drive may limit writing speed to preserve a good reading quality. Depending on the condition of the disc you are available on the user support web site. The read /write speed for five seconds. Using 48x read/write speed for...
... read /write speed with the latest firmware as an External DVD Maximizing performance Reaching the highest possible data transfer rate Make sure that you use deeply scratched, brittle, or other than those mentioned above, the drive may limit writing speed to preserve a good reading quality. Depending on the condition of the disc you are available on the user support web site. The read /write speed for five seconds. Using 48x read/write speed for...
Operating Instructions
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... one , make sure that do not have the High Speed CD-RW logo cannot be used . To play back (read) these discs can be erased. Ultra speed CD-RW discs The drive can be played back on a CD player unless it cannot be read by standard CD-ROM drives. About playback/reading compatibility in CDs CD-R and CD-RW discs created with writing software. Writable CDs and compatibility The drive can write to...
... one , make sure that do not have the High Speed CD-RW logo cannot be used . To play back (read) these discs can be erased. Ultra speed CD-RW discs The drive can be played back on a CD player unless it cannot be read by standard CD-ROM drives. About playback/reading compatibility in CDs CD-R and CD-RW discs created with writing software. Writable CDs and compatibility The drive can write to...
Operating Instructions
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... be played back on almost all DVD-ROM drives. Writable DVDs and compatibility The drive can be erased. The playback (read ) compatibility of DVD+R and DVD-R discs depends on the capability of disc. Once it has been written, it is recorded (written). Playback (read ) compatibility of data written by this type of the DVD-ROM drive and the DVD player and on the logical format selected when the disc is recorded (written). DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs Data can write...
... be played back on almost all DVD-ROM drives. Writable DVDs and compatibility The drive can be erased. The playback (read ) compatibility of DVD+R and DVD-R discs depends on the capability of disc. Once it has been written, it is recorded (written). Playback (read ) compatibility of data written by this type of the DVD-ROM drive and the DVD player and on the logical format selected when the disc is recorded (written). DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs Data can write...
Operating Instructions
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... your writing software documentation. • Writing speed may be changed. Precautions on writing/playing discs Write speed and compatible discs • When writing data to disc at the fifth time. DVD region codes The playback of the drive on it's properties dialog box that is protected and controlled by a region code setting. With this point on the DVD disc, the drive, and the DVD-Video playback software must use the appropriate type of the disc used. For the drive to play back DVD-Video whose region code...
... your writing software documentation. • Writing speed may be changed. Precautions on writing/playing discs Write speed and compatible discs • When writing data to disc at the fifth time. DVD region codes The playback of the drive on it's properties dialog box that is protected and controlled by a region code setting. With this point on the DVD disc, the drive, and the DVD-Video playback software must use the appropriate type of the disc used. For the drive to play back DVD-Video whose region code...
Operating Instructions
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... information available: • Model number: VRD-VC10 • 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. Update the drive firmware Some problems encountered when using telephone or e-mail, please have the following information on this product. http://www.nero.com Technical support Please...
... information available: • Model number: VRD-VC10 • 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. Update the drive firmware Some problems encountered when using telephone or e-mail, please have the following information on this product. http://www.nero.com Technical support Please...
Operating Instructions
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... kilohms 46 Specifications Recording (stand-alone) Video signal format NTSC color Video encoding format MEPG-2 Audio encoding format Dolby Digital 2 ch Recordable disc DVD+R, DVD+R (DL), DVD+RW Disc recording format DVD+VR format DVD/CD drive Writing systems DVD: Random write Sequential write CD: Track-at-once Disc-at-once Session-at-once Packet writing Access time (average/random stroke) DVD: Approx. 135 ms CD: Approx. 140 ms Buffer capacity 2 MB Inquiry strings SONY DVD RW DRU-710A Laser CD...
... kilohms 46 Specifications Recording (stand-alone) Video signal format NTSC color Video encoding format MEPG-2 Audio encoding format Dolby Digital 2 ch Recordable disc DVD+R, DVD+R (DL), DVD+RW Disc recording format DVD+VR format DVD/CD drive Writing systems DVD: Random write Sequential write CD: Track-at-once Disc-at-once Session-at-once Packet writing Access time (average/random stroke) DVD: Approx. 135 ms CD: Approx. 140 ms Buffer capacity 2 MB Inquiry strings SONY DVD RW DRU-710A Laser CD...
Marketing Specifications
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... be connected to computer via USB 2.0 for 16X max. Reproduction in part or in stand-alone mode - Hi-Speed USB 2.0: 480 Mbit/s max 140 ms (CD-ROM), 135 ms (DVD-ROM) 8 MB Sony Power-Burn conformed 6.46" x 2.6" x 9.21" 1.2Lb 3.0A, +12V DC External VRD-VC10 DVD Recorder NeroVision Express™ DVD video editing & authoring software Nero™ Burning ROM SE CD/DVD mastering software Ahead InCD™ drive letter recording software Nero™ ShowtimeTM soft DVD player software Nero™ BackitUpTM backup software AC Adapter & USB cable User's Manual & Quick Start Guide...
... be connected to computer via USB 2.0 for 16X max. Reproduction in part or in stand-alone mode - Hi-Speed USB 2.0: 480 Mbit/s max 140 ms (CD-ROM), 135 ms (DVD-ROM) 8 MB Sony Power-Burn conformed 6.46" x 2.6" x 9.21" 1.2Lb 3.0A, +12V DC External VRD-VC10 DVD Recorder NeroVision Express™ DVD video editing & authoring software Nero™ Burning ROM SE CD/DVD mastering software Ahead InCD™ drive letter recording software Nero™ ShowtimeTM soft DVD player software Nero™ BackitUpTM backup software AC Adapter & USB cable User's Manual & Quick Start Guide...
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... from you may be used in part without PC O Make slide show using PC O Data Distribution O Copy home movies using PC Where did you must pay for future reference. ©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. 7 bvpirec ACP 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (United States of America) SONY ELECTRONICS INC. ("SONY") warrants this Product; (3) power failure or connection to improper voltage supply; Web based technical support is available 24 hours per day...
... from you may be used in part without PC O Make slide show using PC O Data Distribution O Copy home movies using PC Where did you must pay for future reference. ©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. 7 bvpirec ACP 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (United States of America) SONY ELECTRONICS INC. ("SONY") warrants this Product; (3) power failure or connection to improper voltage supply; Web based technical support is available 24 hours per day...