Sony DRX-830U Operating Instructions
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IT 2-698-960-11 (1) BG68-01242A DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Operating Instructions JP FR DE ES IT CS DRX-830U © 2006 Sony Corporation - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 2
this product, visit the user support web site listed in "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-830U Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 3
mains plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect mains power. Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and shall be easily Accessible. Achtung Zur Trennung your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. 3 - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 4
11 Installation 11 Disconnection 12 Turbo Boost Function 24 Miscellaneous 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 - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 5
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 under these product warranty - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 6
18x when using high speed DVD+R, DVDR discs. ❑ The drive can write to DVD-RAM discs. ❑ Features the technology to prevent buffer underrun errors. • Quick start guide • Operating instructions (this document) • AC power cord • AC adapter (MPA-AC1) • Software Quick Start Guide • Software disc • Stand - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 7
You can also use the 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, the maximum transfer rate is limited - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 8
Part Names and Functions Front Panel 1 234 Rear Panel 5 6 7 8 - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 9
that you set the disc inside the two lower pins. E USB Connector Used with a USB cable to connect the drive to a computer. F Power Switch Press to turn the drive on or off. G DC IN Jack Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC power adapter. Connect this assembly to the DC IN jack, and then - Sony DRX-830U | 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 DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 11
Follow the instructions when connecting the product. 1 Start your computer. 2 Connect the necessary cables, then turn on the drive. • Connect the USB cable to the drive's USB connector. • Connect the supplied AC power cord to the supplied AC adapter. Then connect the AC adapter to the drive's DC IN - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 12
Insert 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 - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 13
Operation B Operation Using the Drive Use the supplied software to create discs and play back DVDs. Refer to the documentation of each software for details about their operation. Supplied Software The supplied software disc contains the following software. Nero Home Nero Home is a media management - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 14
contain, and the installed software. Using Generic Software with the Drive Using software other than the supplied software (such as generic software, 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 - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 15
disc (max. 18×) DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) R DL DVD-RW2) Speed supported by the disc (max. 8×) Speed supported by the disc (max. 6×) DVD-RAM3) 4) Speed supported by the disc (max. 12×) DVD-ROM - - DVD-Video - - 1) Writing speed supported by the drive. Depending on your software and media, this - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 16
-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 28). DVD CD Disc diameters 12 cm 8 cm - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 17
writable discs for which operation with this drive has been guaranteed at the user support Web site address (see page 28 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 DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 18
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 DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 19
Operation Writable CDs 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 - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 20
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, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM discs, when used with writing software - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 21
be supported. Playback of DVD-RAM discs is only supported for DVD-RAM compatible DVD drives and DVD players. Further, because of the differences in quality and characteristics between various DVD-ROM drive, DVD player, DVD+R DL disc, DVD+R disc, DVD+RW disc, DVD-R DL disc, DVD-R disc, DVD-RW disc - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 22
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 manufacturers. Because the drive plays back discs as determined - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 23
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 documentation of your audio CD. Attention Regarding DualDisc Software A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 24
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 28 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 DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 25
from a cold to a warm location, or raising the room temperature suddenly, as condensation may form within the drive. If the temperature changes suddenly while using the drive, stop using it but keep the power on for at least an hour. Handling discs • Handle discs only by the edges. Never touch the - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 26
to 35 ºC Power and miscellaneous Power source DC +12 V (supplied from the DC IN jack) Consumption Max. 3.0 A AC adapter AC 100 - 240 V (use a power cord appropriate to the region or country of use) Size Approx. 52 × 164 × 250 mm (W×H×D) (excluding front panel) Weight Approx. 1.6 kg (drive only) 26 - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 27
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 - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 28
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 the supplied software disc into the drive, and - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 29
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-830U • Serial number • Date and place of purchase • Computer maker and model - Sony DRX-830U | Operating Instructions - Page 30
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Operating Instructions
© 2006 Sony Corporation
2-698-960-
11
(1)
BG68-01242A
IT
JP
FR
DE
ES
IT
CS
DVD/CD
Rewritable Drive
DRX-830U