Sony DRX810UL Operating Instructions
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IT 2-653-501-11 (1) 4J.B7C01.001 DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Operating Instructions JP FR DE ES IT CS DRX-810UL © 2005 Sony Corporation - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 2
telephone number listed on the "Product and Support Information" page. The telephone number below is not for customer service but only for official purpose. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DRX-810UL Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W.Bernardo Dr - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 3
will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. 3 - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 4
Precautions for Use 28 Specifications 29 Support Overview 31 User Support Web Site 31 Update the Drive Firmware ........31 Product and Support Information 31 Operation Using the Drive 16 Supplied Software 16 Using Generic Software with the Drive 17 Compatible Discs 18 Recommended Writable - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 5
in the text. ❑ Our product warranty is valid only when the supplied accessories (including software) are used in the specified or recommended system environment, in accordance with the documentation, and applies only to this DVD/CD rewritable drive. Our customer service and user support apply only - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 6
features. ❑ An external DVD/CD rewritable drive with i.LINK (IEEE1394) and Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0-compliant) 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 - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 7
System Requirements The drive should be used with USB 2.0 EHCI driver software supplied with Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows XP SP1. For details, contact your USB 2.0 adapter dealer or consult the Microsoft Corporation Web site. • When connected to a product that does not support Hi-Speed USB - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 8
Part Names and Functions Front Panel 1 2 34 Rear Panel 5 6 7 8 9 8 - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 9
off the drive, and then insert a thin, elongated object into this hole to eject the disc tray manually. D Disc drive vertically, make sure that you set the disc inside the two lower pins. E Power Switch Press to turn the drive on or off. F USB Connector Used with a USB cable to connect the drive - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 10
the Drive Using the Drive Vertically Attach the supplied stand as illustrated below to use the drive vertically. Position the drive so that the stand straddles the two anti-vibration pads on the drive bottom and then press it into place. Using the Drive Horizontally Place the drive as illustrated - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 11
i.LINK Note This product including bundled software functions properly under Windows XP, Windows 2000. It may not fulfill all pin) i.LINK S400 connector (4-pin) • Have the manual for your computer handy. Installation These instructions apply to most commonly used computers. CAUTION Using the wrong - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 12
the supplied AC power cord to the supplied AC adapter. Then connect the AC adapter to the drive's DC IN jack, and connect the power cord to the power outlet. Power Switch 6-pin i.LINK Cable 4-pin or 4-pin 6-pin AC adapter AC power - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 13
the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the software. Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide for details. Disconnection The disconnection procedure varies depending on your OS. When your computer detects the drive successfully, appears on the Windows task bar - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 14
These instructions apply to most commonly used computers. For connection cautions, refer to the "Installation" section in "Connection through i.LINK" on page 11. 1 Start your computer. 2 Connect the necessary cables, then turn on the drive. • Connect the USB cable to the drive's USB connector - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 15
the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the software. Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide for details. Disconnection The disconnection procedure varies depending on your OS. When your computer detects the drive successfully, appears on the Windows task bar - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 16
is a packet writing software. It supports writing to DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and CD-RW. NeroVision Express DVD-Video and video CD authoring software. Nero ShowTime DVD-Video and video CD playback software. Nero Record Nero Record is software for backing up the contents of a dual-layer DVD video on a single - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 17
, shareware, or freeware) to write data to disc with this drive is not under warranty and Sony offers no customer service if problems arise from using such software. Make sure that the supplied writing software and generic writing software do not coexist on your computer. Taking appropriate steps to - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 18
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. 4×) Speed supported by the disc (max. 6×) DVD-ROM - - DVD-Video - - 1) Writing speed supported by the drive. Depending on your software and media, this speed - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 19
-DA (audio only) CD Extra - - - - Video CD CD TEXT - - - - 1) Writing speed supported by the drive. Depending on your software and media, this speed may vary. For more details on writing speed by disc type, access the user support Web site (see page 31). DVD CD Disc diameters 12 cm 8 cm - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 20
writable discs for which operation with this drive has been guaranteed at the user support Web site address (see page 31 for details). User support Web site Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and in the [Menu Selection] screen, click [User Support Web Page]. You can also directly type - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 21
played back by most drives and/or players Want to create DVDs that you can modify Want to create DVDs to which you can add to later. Want to create video CDs that can be played back with most computers Want to use DVDs as you would video tapes (allowing multiple rewrites) Want to share 700 - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 22
and compatibility The drive can write to CD-R and CD-RW discs, when used with writing software. To play back (read) these CD-R and CD-RW discs on other CD-ROM drives, make settings on the writing software according to the purpose of the data. CD-R Discs Data can be written to this type of disc only - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 23
CD-ROM drive, CD player, CD-R disc, and CD-RW disc manufacturers, playback may not be possible depending on the combination. Writable DVDs and compatibility The drive can write to DVD+R DL, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, and DVD-R discs, as well as to DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs, when used with writing software - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 24
DVD+RW disc, DVD-R DL disc, DVD-R disc, and DVD-RW disc manufacturers, playback may not be possible depending on the combination. (Playback compatibility is not under warranty.) 24 - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 25
. Any problems resulting from doing so are not covered by the warranty. Hint You can change the region code of the drive on it's properties dialog box accessible from the Device Manager. Precautions when playing back DVD-Video DVD-Video disc playback conditions are sometimes determined by software - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 26
to the CD standard and you may not be able to play them back with the drive. When using the drive as an audio CD player, only use audio CDs with the CD. Attention Regarding DualDisc Software This product has been engineered to provide the highest entertainment value while playing standard CD and DVD - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 27
some problems encountered when using the drive can be solved simply by updating the drive firmware. Firmware updates are available on the user support Web site. see page 31 for details. Hint The firmware is the built-in software that makes the drive work. Turbo Boost Function The default CD-R and CD - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 28
be shipped while installed in a PC, remove any disc beforehand. Avoiding condensation problems As much as possible, avoid sudden temperature changes. Do not attempt to use the drive immediately after moving it from a cold to a warm location, or raising the room temperature suddenly, as condensation - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 29
(16×) 16×-CAV DVD+R Double Layer 12×-CAV DVD+R Double Layer(4×) 12×-CAV DVD+R Double Layer(8×) 12×-CAV DVD+RW 12×-CAV DVD+RW (4×) 12×-CAV DVD+RW (High Speed) 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 12×-CAV DVD-RW (2×) 12 - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 30
power (max.): 100 mW (CW) 200 mW (Pulse) Interface Drive interface IEEE1394-compliant (6-pin connector) ×1 IEEE1394-compliant (4-pin connector) ×1 USB 2.0-compliant (Hi-Speed USB) ×1 Buffer capacity 2 MB Drive product number (Inquiry) SONY DVD RW DRU-810A Design and specifications are subject to - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 31
• Information about the drive • Information about the software supplied with the drive • Latest firmware • Frequently asked questions • Troubleshooting guide • Certified compatible computers • Certified compatible discs • Operating instructions • Et cetera Accessing the user support Web site Insert - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 32
calling with questions about using this product, or with technical questions about the drive or the supplied software. If using telephone or e-mail support, please have the following information available: • Model number: DRX-810UL • Serial number • Date and place of purchase • Computer maker and - Sony DRX810UL | Operating Instructions - Page 33
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Operating Instructions
© 2005 Sony Corporation
2-653-501-
11
(1)
4J.B7C01.001
IT
JP
FR
DE
ES
IT
CS
DVD/CD
Rewritable Drive
DRX-810UL