IT 2-586-679-11 (1) 7819901053 DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Operating Instructions JP FR DE ES IT CS DRX-720UL © 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-720UL 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 .............................16 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 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 discs. ❑ You can write at a maximum of 16x when using high speed DVD+R, DVDR 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: 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.LINK or USB connector 1) The above requirements are the minimum necessary requirements to write to disc normally.
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 Disc tray Insert discs here, label side up. Hint D Power Switch Press to turn the drive on or off. E USB Connector Used with a USB cable to connect the drive to a computer. F i.LINK S400 Connector (6-pin) Used with an i.LINK cable to connect the drive to a computer. G i.LINK S400 Connector (4-pin) Used with an i.LINK cable to connect the drive to a computer.
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 Please connect the drive directly to your computer. Setup 4 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. appears on the When your computer detects the drive successfully, Windows task bar. When you want to disconnect the drive, you must first stop it using this icon.
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. 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.
3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. Note Connect the drive to a USB connector on the computer. Setup 4 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 bar. When you want to disconnect the drive, you must first stop it using this icon.
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 suite. 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.
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. Nero DriveSpeed adjusts the write speed to minimize drive noise. Nero InfoTool provides the main characteristics of drives, the discs they contain, and the installed software.
Compatible Discs The following discs are compatible with the drive. DVD Disc types Read Write Write speed1) DVD+R 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-RW Speed supported by the disc (max. 6×) DVD-ROM — — DVD-Video — — 1) 18 Logo Writing speed supported by the drive.
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-DA (audio only) CD Extra Video CD CD TEXT 1) — — — — — — — — — — Operation CD-ROM 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 30 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.
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 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.
Drive Specifications Compatible discs Read (max.
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-720A 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: DRX-720UL • 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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