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Question posted by pjdhagan on August 20th, 2014

Is There New Firmware/drivers For The Sony Drx-83u To Work With Windows 7 &/or 8

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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on August 20th, 2014 1:30 PM

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Try the firmware on the link below
http://sony.storagesupport.com/product/129#drivers

Hope that is helpful.
Kervz at www.satechhelp.co.za

Related Sony DRX-830U Manual Pages

Quick Start Guide - Page 1

...to the appropriate icon. 3. Installing the Software 1 Insert the software disc into the drive. 2 Click the language of your disc and save it available through your computer ...the Internet. © 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in standard mode. Nero StartSmart The CD and DVD creation command center! C A. Nero Express Window From the Nero Express window, you can perform any disc...

Quick Start Guide - Page 2

... With InCD packet writing software, you can drag files to a disc or directly save data from Windows Explorer. Using Windows Explorer, you can use DVD±RWs, DVD-RAMs and CDRWs as floppy disks! InCD successfully mounted the disc in the drive, but could not mount it later, if necessary). Simply click [Add] and, in...

Operating Instructions - Page 1

Operating Instructions - Page 2

To reduce the risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DRX-830U Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The use of controls or adjustments or performance of the FCC ...

Operating Instructions - Page 4

... 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 Features 18 Precautions on Writing/Playing...

Operating Instructions - Page 5

... you are not violating copyright laws. • 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. • Other system and product ... is valid only when the supplied accessories (including software) are used with this DVD/CD rewritable drive.

Operating Instructions - Page 6

If any of these items appear to be missing and/or 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. ❑...

Operating Instructions - Page 7

...that conform to USB 2.0. Introduction System Requirements The drive should meet following requirements1). ❑ PC/AT-...DVD creation) free hard disk space ❑ Operating system: Windows 2000 Professional SP4 (referred to as Windows 2000 SP4), Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or Windows... USB 2.0 EHCI device driver1). 1) The USB 2.0 EHCI driver software is limited to 12 Mbps (equivalent to a USB ...

Operating Instructions - Page 9

...with the lit indicator. D Disc tray Insert discs here, label side up. When using the drive vertically, make sure that you insert a disc into this assembly to the DC IN jack, ...whole to turn off . Introduction A Busy indicator Indicates the drive status. F Power Switch Press to the AC outlet. 9 Blinking: The drive is reading data, playing back an audio CD, or ...

Operating Instructions - Page 11

... outlet. Follow the instructions when connecting the product. 1 Start your computer handy. Then connect the AC adapter to the drive's DC IN jack, and connect the power cord to the supplied AC adapter. Setup Connection through USB Note This product ... contents to most commonly used computers. It may not fulfill all functional and performance specification under Windows XP and Windows 2000.

Operating Instructions - Page 12

...DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the software. 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer detects the drive successfully, appears on the task bar, and click the drive to be damaged. Note Connect the drive... first stop it using this icon. 1 Click on the Windows task bar. Refer to disconnect the drive, you disconnect the USB cable without performing the procedure above ...

Operating Instructions - Page 13

...Windows applications, like Windows Explorer. Nero Scout Nero Scout is a media management software with a simplified TV interface. Nero StartSmart Nero StartSmart serves as the command center to DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD.... Operation B Operation Using the Drive Use the supplied software to the documentation of each software for compiling, copying and archiving DVD-Video titles and other video files...

Operating Instructions - Page 14

... as BHA's DVD-RAM Driver and Panasonic's DVD Form 14 Using Generic Software with the Drive Using software other...drive is not under warranty and Sony offers no customer service if problems arise from any of the software manufacturer and update the software, as this situation, especially in the case of packet writing software1) or format utility2)will help prevent erratic operation of drives...

Operating Instructions - Page 19

... of disc repeatedly. Data written on Ultra Speed CD-RW discs can write to Ultra Speed CD-RW disc media. Note Drives that the drive has the High Speed CD-RW logo. Typically, a new CD-RW disc can write to Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW disc media. Ultra Speed CD-RW Discs The...

Operating Instructions - Page 20

... the DVD-ROM drive and the DVD player and on ) a DVD-RAM disc, a DVD-ROM drive or DVD player that do not support multi-session (DVD+R DL/DVD+R/ DVD+RW) or multi-border (DVD-R DL/DVD-R/DVD-RW). The playback (read on most CD players, however, there are some CD players and automobile CD players that supports DVD-RAM discs is recorded (written). Typically, a new DVD...

Operating Instructions - Page 24

... some discs may not be solved simply by Sony. Depending on the condition of this operation has been certified by updating the drive firmware. Notes • On rare occasions, some problems encountered when using discs other discs that makes the drive work. With a single touch, you can be able to tolerate 48× speed, causing...

Operating Instructions - Page 27

Miscellaneous Laser CD Wavelength: 784 nm Output power (max.): 253 mW DVD Wavelength: 660 nm Output power (max.): 247 mW Interface Drive interface USB 2.0-compliant (Hi-Speed USB) ×1 Buffer capacity 2 MB Drive product number (Inquiry) SONY DVD RW DRU-830A Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 27

Operating Instructions - Page 28

....com/ * Local Web sites for your Sony customer support center. http://www.nero.com 28 The information 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...

Operating Instructions - Page 29

...Miscellaneous Technical Support Please consult the above sources before calling with questions about the drive or the supplied software. The customers in these regions should be provided with... using telephone or e-mail support, please have the following information available: • Model number: DRX-830U • Serial number • Date and place of purchase • Computer maker and model...

Operating Instructions - Page 32