IT 2-598-761-11 (2) 7819901107A DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Operating Instructions JP FR DE ES IT CS DRU-800A © 2005 Sony Corporation
Safety Regulations WARNING You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CAUTION: As the laser beam in the DRU-800A is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
The DRU-800A is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located at the top of the enclosure. Bei diesem DRU-800A handelt es sich um ein Laser-Produkt der Klasse 1. Das Etikett mit der Aufschrift LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT befindet sich auf der Oberseite des Gehäses.
Table of Contents Safety Regulations .......................... 2 Updating the Firmware ...............30 Turbo Boost Function .................30 Introduction Unpacking the Package Contents ... 6 Miscellaneous Features ........................................... 6 Precautions for Use .......................31 System Requirements ..................... 7 Specifications ................................32 Part Names and Functions .............. 8 Support Overview .........................
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B Introduction Unpacking the Package Contents Features Please verify that the package contains the following when unpacking. If any of these items appear to be missing and/or damaged, please contact your dealer. ❑ An internal DVD/CD rewritable drive with ATAPI (EIDE) interface 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 16× when using high speed DVD+R, DVDR discs.
The above requirements are the minimum necessary requirements to write to disc normally. Under actual operating conditions, the requirements imposed by your software must also be met. For details, refer to your software documentation. 2) The drive does not support connection to an ATAPI interface card. Connect the drive to the IDE (ATAPI) interface connector of your computer’s motherboard. 3) The drive consumes a lot of power when operating at high speeds.
Part Names and Functions Front Panel Rear Panel 8
A Disc tray E Do not use. Insert discs here, label side up. Hint B Eject button Press to open and close the disc tray. C Busy indicator Indicates the drive status. Lit : The drive is reading data, playing back an audio CD, or writing packets. Blinking: The drive is writing data (disc-at-once, track-at-once), formatting a disc, or deleting1) data from a disc. Off : The drive is in a state other than those outlined above. 1) G Analog audio connector Analog stereo audio output.
B Setup Setting up the Drive The installation and setup procedures outlined below assume that you are using a standard computer. For details about how to install peripheral devices into your computer, refer to the instructions supplied with your computer. Before installing the drive Referring to “Unpacking the Package Contents” on page 6, verify that the contents of the drive package are complete.
2 Determine which connection method you want to use, and then adjust the jumper. Depending on whether you want to connect the drive as MASTER or SLAVE, place the jumper on the pins, as illustrated below. If you are unsure of the appropriate jumper setting, see “Appropriate Jumper Settings” on page 15.
3 Connect the cables. • Connect an unused power connector from the computer’s power supply to the DC input (power input) connector of the drive. • Connect the supplied IDE flat cable to the IDE connector of the drive. Hint If your computer supports digital playback, you do not need to connect the audio cable to the analog audio connector. Most computers support digital playback at this time.
Install the drive into a 5-inch drive bay with the supplied screws. 5 Replace the computer cover, and then reconnect the power cable to the outlet. 6 Start your computer, and make sure that the drive is detected. Setup 4 On the Windows desktop, open [My Computer], and verify that a new drive icon is displayed.
7 Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and then install the software on the disc. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For details about the software on the supplied software disc, see “Supplied Software” on page 19. Hints You do not need serial numbers when you install the software on the supplied software disc. However, in some instances you may have to purchase serial numbers or upgrade keys to upgrade the software.
Appropriate Jumper Settings Depending on the settings of your computer, use one of the following configurations. Hint Replacing your current optical drive with the DVD/CD rewritable drive Connect the drive as follows. DVD/CD rewritable drive 1st drive Hard disk drive (usually) MASTER Use the same setting as the current drive’s jumper setting. Current optical drive Primary IDE connector Secondary IDE connector 15 Setup Your computer has two IDE connectors: a primary and a secondary connector.
Installing the DVD/CD rewritable drive as a second drive Connect the drive as follows. 2nd drive DVD/CD rewritable drive 1st drive Hard disk drive (usually) MASTER Place the jumper in the MASTER position. Primary IDE connector Secondary IDE connector The following configuration is also possible. 2nd drive DVD/CD rewritable drive Place the jumper in the SLAVE position.
Installing the DVD/CD rewritable drive as a third drive Connect the drive as follows. 3 rd drive DVD/CD rewritable drive 2 Hard disk drive (usually) MASTER nd drive Hard disk drive, or DVD/CD drive, etc. MASTER Setup 1st drive Place the jumper in the SLAVE position. Primary IDE connector Secondary IDE connector The following configuration is also possible. 1st drive Hard disk drive (usually) MASTER 3 rd drive DVD/CD rewritable drive 2nd drive Hard disk drive, or DVD/CD drive, etc.
Installing the DVD/CD rewritable drive as a fourth drive Connect the drive as follows. 4th drive 1st drive Hard disk drive (usually) MASTER DVD/CD rewritable drive 3nd drive Hard disk drive, or DVD/CD drive, etc. MASTER 2nd drive Hard disk drive, or DVD/CD drive, etc. SLAVE Place the jumper in the SLAVE position.
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 Burning ROM SE Nero Burning ROM is the CD and DVD writing software. Nero Express A light version of the Nero Burning ROM software. Makes it even easier job to create CDs and DVDs.
Nero MediaHome This software allows you to share video and audio files among several computers on a network connection and to play back such files seamlessly from any of the connected computers. Nero PhotoSnap This software can be used to edit image and picture files. Nero PhotoSnapViewer This software can be used to view image and picture files. Nero Toolkit The utilities of Nero Toolkit provide information about the system and more. Nero CD-DVD Speed tests the speed of the existing drives.
Compatible Discs The following discs are compatible with the drive. DVD Disc types Logo Read Write Write speed1) Speed supported by the disc (max. 16×) DVD+R DL (Double Layer) Speed supported by the disc (max. 4×) DVD+RW Speed supported by the disc (max. 4×) DVD+RW (High Speed) Speed supported by the disc (max. 8×) DVD-R Speed supported by the disc (max. 16×) DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) Speed supported by the disc (max. 4×) R DL Speed supported by the disc (max.
CD Disc types Logo Read Write speed1) Write CD-R Speed supported by the disc (max. 48×) CD-RW Speed supported by the disc (max. 4×) CD-RW (High Speed) Speed supported by the disc (max. 10×) CD-RW (Ultra Speed) Speed supported by the disc (max. 24×) CD-ROM CD-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.
Note on DualDiscs This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. Please be aware that the audio side of a DualDisc may not play on this product because these discs do not conform to the CD standard. “DualDisc” is a trademark of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Recommended Writable Discs We recommend that you only use discs for which operation has been guaranteed. You can obtain the latest list of writable discs for which operation with this drive has been guaranteed at the user support Web site address (see page 34 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].
Writable Disc Features You can use a variety of discs with the drive to write data. Refer to the table below to find the type of disc that matches what you want to do. DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-R DL CD-R CD-RW Want to create DVDVideo that can be played back by most drives and/or players Want to create DVDs that you can modify Operation Want to create DVDs to which you can add to later.
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 this type of disc only once, and once it has been written, it cannot be erased. Music CDs created on CD-R disc media can be played on standard CD players.
Further, because of the differences in quality and characteristics between various 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.
Precautions when Writing Data to Disc Write speed and compatible discs • When writing data to disc at high speeds, you must use the appropriate type of disc. • Configure the writing speed through your writing software. For details about the setting procedures, refer to your writing software documentation. • When writing data to disc, the drive may adjust the writing speed to the quality of the disc in the drive. Depending on the transfer rate, there may also be limitations on writing speeds.
Copy controlled CDs This product is designed to play back discs conforming to the compact disc (CD) standard. Audio CDs encoded with copyright protection technology are now marketed by various record companies. Be aware that some of these discs do not conform 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 following mark.
Maximizing Performance User Support Web Site Make sure that you use High Speed discs for which this operation has been certified by Sony. For the latest information about these discs, visit the user support Web site. When using discs other than those mentioned above, the drive may limit writing speed to preserve a good reading quality.
B Miscellaneous Precautions for Use Operation and storage conditions Avoid using or storing the drive in a hot or humid location, or where it might be subject to severe vibration or direct sunlight. On transportation • Please repack the drive in its original carton when shipping by itself. • If the drive is to be shipped while installed in a PC, remove any disc beforehand. • Do not store discs in dusty, dirty or humid locations, in direct sunlight, or near heatgenerating devices.
Drive Specifications Compatible discs DVD+R DVD+R (4×) DVD+R (8×) DVD+R (16×) DVD+R Double Layer DVD+R Double Layer(4×) DVD+RW DVD+RW (4×) DVD+RW (High Speed) DVD-R DVD-R (4×) DVD-R (8×) DVD-R (16×) DVD-R (Dual Layer) DVD-RW DVD-RW (2×) DVD-RW (4×) DVD-RW (6×) DVD-ROM DVD-Video CD-R CD-RW CD-RW (High Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed) CD-ROM CD-DA CD-DA (DAE) Disc diameters DVD 12 cm 8 cm2) CD 12 cm 8 cm2) 1) 2) Read (max.) Write (max.
Interface Drive interface ATAPI (EIDE) compliant Buffer capacity 2 MB Drive product number (Inquiry) SONY DVD RW DRU-800A Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Support Overview If you have problems with the drive, or are unsure of a procedure or some other details, please contact your Sony customer support center. User Support Web Site You can find the following information on this Web site. The information is periodically updated, so we recommend that you visit regularly.
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: DRU-800A • 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.
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