IT 2-698-954-11 (2) BG68-01230A REV.
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 reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CAUTION: As the laser beam used in the DRU-830A is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
The DRU-830A 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-830A handelt es sich um ein Laser-Produkt der Klasse 1. Das Etikett mit der Aufschrift LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT befindet sich an der Oberseite des Gehäses.
Table of Contents Safety Regulations .......................... 2 Compliance Statements .................. 3 Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs ..............................................28 Maximizing Performance ..............30 Introduction Unpacking the Package Contents ... 6 User Support Web Site ...............30 Updating the Firmware ...............30 Turbo Boost Function .................30 Features ........................................... 6 System Requirements .....................
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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 18× when using high speed DVD+R, DVD-R 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 Analog stereo audio output. Using an audio cable, connect to the audio connector of a computer with a sound card. Note B Eject button Press to open and close the disc tray. C Emergency eject hole If you cannot open the disc tray with the eject button, turn off your computer, and then insert a thin, elongated object into this hole to eject the disc tray manually.
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 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. Hint 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. 1 DVD/CD rewritable drive st 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 1 st drive Hard disk drive (usually) MASTER 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 2nd drive Hard disk drive, or DVD/CD drive, etc. MASTER Setup 1 st drive Hard disk drive (usually) MASTER 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 2 nd 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 3 nd drive Hard disk drive, or DVD/CD drive, etc. MASTER 2 nd 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 Scout Nero Scout is a media database software accessible from any Nero application and many Windows applications, like Windows Explorer. It allows you to browse all of your media files instantly.
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 PhotoSnap Viewer 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 speed1) Write Speed supported by the disc (max. 18×) DVD+R DL (Double Layer) Speed supported by the disc (max. 8×) 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. 18×) DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) Speed supported by the disc (max. 8×) R DL DVD-RW2) 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-RW (Ultra Speed Plus) Speed supported by the disc (max. 32×) 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.
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. DVDDVD+R DVD-R DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD+R DL RAM DVD-R DL CD-R CD-RW Want to create DVDVideo that can be played back by many drives and/or players Want to create DVDs that you can modify 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.
About playback/reading compatibility in CDs CD-R and CD-RW discs created with the drive can be read on most CD-ROM drives. However, some older CD-ROM drives cannot read CD-RW discs. In addition, CD-R music discs created and finalized with the drive can be played on most CD players, however, there are some CD players and automobile CD players that do not guarantee playback of CD-R discs. Also, CD-R music discs created with the drive can be played back on many standard CD players.
you can only play back the disc in single-session (DVD+R DL/DVD+R/ DVD+RW) or single-border (DVD-R DL/DVD-R/DVD-RW). Also, DVD-Video discs created with the drive can be played back on many standard DVD players. However depending on the type of your player, playback of DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs may not be supported. Playback of DVD-RAM discs is only supported for DVD-RAM compatible DVD drives and DVD players.
Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs 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 Read (max.
Drive product number (Inquiry) SONY DVD RW DRU-830A 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.
Technical Support Please consult the above sources before 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: DRU-830A • 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.
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