IT 2-178-481-11 (1) 7819900764 DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Operating Instructions JP FR DE ES IT CS DRX-700UL © 2004 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 DRX-700UL is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
CE Sicherheitsbestimmungen Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die Verwendung in folgender / folgenden Umgebung(en): • Wohngegenden • Gewerbegebiete • Leichtindustriegebiete (Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022, Klasse B.) CAUTION The 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.
Table of Contents Safety Regulations .......................... 2 Operation Using the Drive .............................20 Introduction Unpacking the Package Contents ... 6 Features ........................................... 6 System Requirements ..................... 7 Part Names and Functions .............. 8 Setup Placing the Drive .......................... 10 Using the Drive Vertically ......... 10 Using the Drive Horizontally ..... 10 Connection through i.LINK .......... 11 Before Connection ....
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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 external DVD/CD RW 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 discs. ❑ You can write at a maximum of 8x when using high speed DVD±R discs.
System Requirements ❑ PC/AT-compatible computer ❑ CPU: Pentium III, 800 MHz or higher (with Nero Vision Express: Pentium 4, 1.6 GHz recommended) ❑ RAM: 128 MB (Windows XP: 256 MB) or higher ❑ 1 GB (with Nero Vision Express: 10 GB) free hard disk space ❑ Operating system: Windows 2000 Professional (referred to as Windows 2000), Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional (referred to as Windows XP) ❑ i.
Part Names and Functions Front Panel 1 2 3 Rear Panel 4 5 6 7 8 8
A Busy indicator B Eject button Press to open and close the disc tray. C Disk tray Insert discs here, label side up. Hint When you insert a disc into the drive, make sure that it is under the four pins. When using the drive vertically, make sure that you set the disc inside the two lower pins. D Power Switch Press to turn the drive on or off. (With some models, the power switch is located on the front panel.) E USB Connector Used with a USB cable to connect the drive to a computer or another USB device.
B Setup Placing 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 below to use the drive horizontally.
Connection through i.LINK Note This product including bundled software functions properly under Windows XP, Windows 2000. It may not fulfill all functional and performance specification under other OS (operating system) environment. Setup Before Connection • Refer to the list of contents to verify that the package contents are complete. • If your computer is not equipped with an i.LINK connector, install an i.LINK interface card. • Check the type of i.LINK connector provided with your computer's i.
1 Start your computer. 2 Connect the necessary cables, then turn on the drive. • Connect the i.LINK cable to the 6-pin i.LINK connector on the drive. − For a computer's 4-pin i.LINK connector : connect to the 6-pin i.LINK connector on the drive. − For a computer's 6-pin i.LINK connector : connect to the 4-pin i.LINK connector on the drive. • Connect 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.
3 Connect the other end of the i.LINK cable to your computer. Note We recommend that you connect the drive directly to your computer's i.LINK connector. Setup 4 When the computer is ready, confirm that the drive is detected. On your desktop, double-click [My Computer] and confirm that a drive icon has been added. 5 Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD RW drive and install the writing software. Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide for details.
Windows XP With Windows XP, first confirm that there are no programs running and that the drive's busy indicator is not lit, and then disconnect the i.LINK cable. Note If you disconnect the i.LINK cable without performing the procedure outlined above with Windows 2000, the operation of your computer may become erratic or data damaged. Be sure to perform the procedure above before disconnecting the i.LINK cable. About i.LINK This section explains the specifications and features of i.LINK.
Connection Using i.LINK i.LINK devices are connected in series using i.LINK cables. This is sometimes referred to as “daisy chain” connection. i.LINK cable i.LINK device i.LINK device i.LINK device i.LINK device Setup i.LINK device Data exchange and control are possible even when two i.LINK devices are connected through another device. Branching also possible • With devices that have 3 or more i.LINK connectors, it is possible to create branches mid-way through the i.LINK device chain. • Up to 63 i.
Care must be taken to ensure that no path loops back on itself. The digital signal passes through all the connected i.LINK cables. Circular cable connections must be avoided to prevent signals from returning to the device from which they originated. Such circular connections are referred to as “loops.” Example of correct connection Example of looped connection Notes • Some i.LINK devices, such as computers, must be turned on to relay data between other i.LINK devices. When connecting an i.
Connection through USB Note • This product including bundled software functions properly under Windows XP and Windows 2000. It may not fulfill all functional and performance specification under other OS (operating system) environment. Setup Before Connection • Refer to the list of contents to verify that the package contents are complete. • If your computer is not equipped with a USB connector, install a USB interface card. • Have the manual for your computer handy.
* If your drive equipped with an AC IN connector instead of a DC IN connector, connect the provided AC power cord directly. AC power cord To AC power outlet 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. Note Connect the drive to a USB connector on the computer. 4 When the computer is ready, confirm that the drive is detected. On your desktop, double-click [My Computer] and confirm that a drive icon has been added.
2 Click [OK] to close the message. Now you are ready to disconnect the drive. 3 Disconnect the USB cable. Windows XP With Windows XP, first confirm that there are no programs running and that the drive’s busy indicator is not lit, and then disconnect the USB cable. About Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0-compliant) This device supports USB 2.0, which provides a much higher rate of data transfer than the earlier USB 1.1 standard. Connecting this device to a computer that is equipped with a USB 2.
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 StartSmart Nero StartSmart serves as the command center to quickly start all the software of the Nero 6 suite. Nero Burning ROM 6 SE Nero Burning ROM is the CD and DVD writing software. Nero Express A light version of the Nero Burning ROM 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 such software. Make sure that the supplied writing software and generic writing software do not coexist on your computer.
Compatible Discs The following discs are compatible with the drive. DVD Disc types Read Write speed1) Write DVD+R 1× to 8× DVD+R DL (Double layer) 1× to 2.4× DVD+RW 1× to 4× DVD-R 1× to 8× DVD-RW 1× to 4× DVD-ROM — — DVD-Video — — 1) 22 Logo Writing speed supported by the drive. Depending on your software and media, this speed may vary.
CD Disc types Logo Read Write Write speed CD-R Speed supported by the disc (max. 40×) 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-DA (audio only) CD Extra Video CD CD TEXT Disc diameters — — — — — — — — — — Read Operation CD-ROM Write 12 cm 8 cm — Notes • Only round discs should be used with this drive.
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 33 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 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.
CD-R and CD-RW Discs The DVD/CD RW drive can write to CD-R and CD-RW discs, when used with writing software. The ability of another model of CD-ROM drive to play (or read data) written by the DVD/CD RW drive depends on having the appropriate software settings when writing to the disc. 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 in a common CD player.
Also, depending on the particular drive-disc combination, some CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be readable in some drives due to variations in disc quality and drive characteristics from one manufacturer to another. Writable DVD Discs The DVD/CD RW drive can write to DVD+R DL, DVD+R 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 Reaching the Highest Possible Data Transfer Rate 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.
Buffer underrun error protection Specifications Compatible discs DVD+R DVD+R (4×) DVD+R (8×) DVD+R Double Layer DVD+RW DVD+RW (4×) DVD-R DVD-R (4×) DVD-R (8×) DVD-RW DVD-RW (2×) DVD-RW (4×) DVD-ROM DVD-Video CD-R CD-RW CD-RW (High Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed) CD-ROM CD-DA CD-DA (DAE) Read (max.) Write (max.) 8×-CAV 8×-CAV 8×-CAV 6×-CAV 8×-CAV 8×-CAV 8×-CAV 8×-CAV 8×-CAV 8×-CAV 8×-CAV 8×-CAV 12×-CAV 4×-CAV 40×-CAV 32×-CAV 32×-CAV 32×-CAV 40×-CAV 10×-CAV 40×-CAV 2.4× 4× 8× ZCLV 2.4× 2.
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 Accessing the 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 the user support Web site address (see Product and Support Information for details) in the address box of your Web browser.
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: DRX-700UL • 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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