Sony Computer Drive DRX 710UL User Manual

IT  
2-188-006-11 (1)  
7819900908  
DVD/CD  
Rewritable Drive  
Operating Instructions  
JP  
FR  
DE  
ES  
IT  
CS  
DRX-710UL  
© 2004 Sony Corporation  
 
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.  
Achtung  
Zur Trennung vom Netz ist der Netzsecker aus der Steckdose zu ziehen, welche sich in der  
Nähe des Gerätes befinden muß und leicht zugänlich sein soll.  
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Table of Contents  
Displaying the contents of CDs  
Using Generic Software with the  
Precautions when Writing Data to  
Reaching the Highest Possible Data  
Using 48x Reading Speed  
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is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
• Pentium is a registrated trademark of Intel Corporation.  
• Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  
• Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their  
respective manufacturers, although the ™ and ® marks are not used in the text.  
Our product 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 conditions.  
Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for failure of the computer or other  
devices, incompatibility with special hardware, operating problems caused by improper  
installation of software, loss of data, discs or other accidental or incidental damage that  
might occur when using this product.  
The guarantee and user support for this product are valid only within the countries or sales  
regions specified on the warranty card.  
Copyright laws prohibit the copying in part or in full of the supplied software and  
documentation, or loaning the software, without obtaining permission of the copyright  
holder.  
We cannot accept responsibility for any direct or indirect financial damage or loss of profit  
that might occur when using the supplied software.  
The supplied software can only be used with this product.  
Specifications of the supplied software may be changed without notice in the interest of  
product improvement.  
Please Record Responsibly  
Before copying anything onto a disc, please be sure that you are not violating copyright  
laws. Most software companies allow you to make a backup or archive copy of software.  
Check your software’s license agreement for details.  
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B Introduction  
Unpacking the  
Features  
Package Contents  
This product offers the following features.  
Please verify that the package contains the  
following when unpacking.  
If any of these items appear to be missing  
An external DVD/CD RW drive with  
i.LINK (IEEE1394) and Hi-Speed USB  
(USB 2.0-compliant) interfaces for  
computers.  
and/or damaged, please contact your dealer.  
Can be used horizontally or vertically.  
The drive can write to DVD+R  
• Drive  
Double Layer discs.  
You can write at a maximum of 16x  
when using high speed DVD+R discs.  
The drive can write to seven types of  
disc.  
Features the  
• i.LINK cable (6-pin to 4-pin) ×1  
technology to prevent buffer underrun  
errors.  
• Hi-Speed USB cable ×1  
• Quick start guide  
• Operating instructions  
(this document)  
• AC power cord  
• AC adaptor (MPA-AC1)  
• Software Quick Start Guide  
• Software disc  
• Stand  
• Warranty card  
Note  
Make sure that you back up the supplied software  
disc on another disc because the software disc is  
not distributed independently.  
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Notes  
System  
Requirements  
• You must use discs that are compatible with the  
write speed you have selected.  
• Writing speed may automatically be adjusted  
depending on the disc, specified disc speed, or  
disc conditions such as weight imbalance and  
eccentricity.  
The drive should be used with a system that  
meets the following requirements1).  
• System meeting the following requirements is  
needed in order to use USB 2.0 operation with  
this device.  
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0-compliant)  
interface cable (included).  
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:  
System equipped with a Hi-Speed USB (USB  
2.0-compliant) connector or PCI adapter  
card, and running the USB 2.0 EHCI device  
driver1).  
1)  
The USB 2.0 EHCI driver software is  
supplied with currently available PCI  
adapter cards that conform to USB 2.0.  
Further, Microsoft has released the USB  
2.0 EHCI driver software for Windows  
XP, therefore it is also possible to use this  
driver software with Windows XP.  
For details, contact your USB 2.0 adapter  
dealer or consult the Microsoft  
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  
Corporation Web site.  
• When connected to a product that does not  
support Hi-Speed USB, the maximum transfer  
rate is limited to 12 Mbps (equivalent to a USB  
1.1 transfer rate).  
• You cannot use the i.LINK and USB interfaces  
simultaneously.  
1)  
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.  
Incompatible Sony VAIO  
computers  
Regardless of the version of Windows they  
are running, the following models of VAIO  
computers are incompatible with the DRX-  
710UL when connected through an i.LINK  
cable.  
Products for USA:  
PCG-F360, PCG-F350, PCG-F340,  
PCG-Z505R, PCG-Z505RX  
Products for Europe: PCG-F304, PCG-F305  
Products for Japan:  
PCG-F34/BP, PCG-Z505JL, PCG-Z505J/BP,  
PCG-Z505JX  
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Part Names and Functions  
Front Panel  
1
2
3
Rear Panel  
4
5
6
7
8
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A Busy indicator  
D Power Switch  
Indicates the drive status.  
Lit (green) :  
Press to turn the drive on or off.  
(With some models, the power switch is  
located on the front panel.)  
The power is on.  
Lit (orange):  
E USB Connector  
The drive is reading data,  
playing a music CD, or  
writing data (packet writing).  
Blinking (orange):  
Used with a USB cable to connect the  
drive to a computer or another USB  
device.  
The drive is writing data  
(disc-at-once or track-at-  
once).  
F i.LINK S400 Connector (6-pin)  
Used with an i.LINK cable to connect  
the drive to a computer or another  
i.LINK device.  
Off:  
The power is off.  
B Eject button  
G i.LINK S400 Connector (4-pin)  
Press to open and close the disc tray.  
Used with an i.LINK cable to connect  
the drive to a computer or another  
i.LINK device.  
C Disk tray  
Insert discs here, label side up.  
Hint  
H DC IN Jack  
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.  
Connect the supplied AC power cord to  
the AC power adapter. Connect this  
assembly to the DC IN jack, and then  
connect the whole to the AC outlet.  
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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.  
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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.  
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.LINK  
interface and obtain a compatible i.LINK cable. This drive uses a 6-pin  
i.LINK connector.  
i.LINK S400 connector (4-pin)  
i.LINK S400 connector (6-pin)  
• Have the manual for your computer handy.  
• If you connect the drive to a computer with multiple i.LINK connectors, see  
Installation  
These instructions apply to most commonly used computers.  
CAUTION  
• Avoid touching any exposed electronic conductors or contacts on the circuit boards of the  
drive or within the computer. These parts can be damaged by electrostatic discharges from  
your body.  
• Before making connections, touch the metal chassis of your computer to discharge any  
static electricity from your body.  
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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.  
Power Switch  
i.LINK Cable  
4-pin  
6-pin  
or  
4-pin  
6-pin  
AC adapter  
AC power cord  
Hints  
• The i.LINK cable may be connected to either of the two i.LINK connectors on the back  
of the drive.  
• For more information about the serial (daisy chain) connection of i.LINK devices, see  
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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.  
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 software.  
Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide for details.  
Disconnection  
The disconnection procedure varies according to your operating system.  
Windows 2000  
When your computer successfully detects the drive,  
appears on the  
Windows taskbar. When you want to disconnect the drive, you must first stop  
it using this icon.  
1 Click  
on the taskbar, and click [Stop IEEE 1394 CD-ROM  
drive (E:)] on the shortcut menu.  
The “ ‘ IEEE 1394 CD-ROM E:’ device can now be safely removed from the  
system” message appears.  
2 Click [OK] to close the message.  
Now you are ready to disconnect the drive.  
3 Disconnect the i.LINK cable.  
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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.  
Restrictions that are not outlined below may apply, depending on the features  
and specifications of individual device  
What is i.LINK?  
i.LINK is a digital serial interface that provides bi-directional communication  
of digital video and audio data between devices that are equipped with i.LINK  
connectors, or that allows one device equipped with an i.LINK connector to  
control another device that is similarly equipped.  
Two i.LINK devices are connected by means of a single i.LINK cable. Using  
i.LINK, a wide variety of audio-visual devices can be connected for control or  
data exchange. Use of i.LINK is expected to expand to a wider variety of  
devices in the future, providing even more options for control and data  
exchange.  
When multiple i.LINK devices are connected in series, control and data  
exchange can be extended to devices that are connected via other i.LINK  
devices, as well as to those connected directly. This means that devices can be  
connected in any sequence. However, whether or not data can be exchanged  
with a particular device, as well as how or if that device can be controlled  
depends on the characteristics and specifications of the individual device.  
Hints  
• i.LINK, the internationally popular name for the IEEE1394 interface standard, is a Sony  
trademark.  
IEEE1394 is an international standard established by the Institute of Electrical and  
Electronics Engineers.  
• Digital copyright protection is incorporated in i.LINK devices with built-in author rights  
protection.  
Use of this technology is authorized by the DTLA (Digital Transmission Licensing  
Administrator), the organization controlling digitally-transmitted content protection  
technology.  
When audio/video data is protected using DTLA copy protection, digital copying may not  
be possible between i.LINK devices.  
Further, exchange of protected audio/video data may not be possible between i.LINK  
devices that are equipped with DTLA copy protection technology and those that are not  
equipped with such technology.  
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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  
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.LINK devices (including this drive) can be connected together.  
However, only 17 devices can be present on the longest individual path. (Up  
to 16 i.LINK cables can be used in the chain making up a path of the  
maximum possible length.)  
The length of a path is indicated in terms of the number of i.LINK cables used,  
with each cable counted as one “hop.” For example, in the figure below, the  
path between A and C is 6 hops, while that between A and D is 3 hops.  
In any of paths A->B, A->C, A->D, B->C, B->D, and C->D, the maximum number  
of devices that can be connected is 17. (A maximum of 16 hops.)  
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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  
Exampleof 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.LINK device, be sure to refer to the instructions that  
are provided with that device.  
• The maximum data transfer rate that is supported by any given i.LINK device is indicated  
by markings in the vicinity of the i.LINK connector. The maximum i.LINK data transfer  
rates are defined as approximately 100, 200, and 400 Mbps, which are respectively denoted  
as S100, S200, and S400. When devices having different maximum data transfer rates are  
connected together, rates achieved by individual devices may be less than their rated  
maximums.  
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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.  
Installation  
These instructions apply to most commonly used computers.  
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 jack, and connect the power cord  
to the power outlet.  
USB Cable  
Power Switch  
AC adapter  
AC power cord  
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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.  
5 Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD RW drive and  
install the software.  
Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide for details.  
Disconnection  
The disconnection procedure varies according to your operating system.  
Windows 2000  
When your computer successfully detects the drive,  
appears on the  
Windows taskbar. When you want to disconnect the drive, you must first stop  
it using this icon.  
1 Click  
on the taskbar, and click [Stop USB CD-ROM drive  
(E:)] on the shortcut menu.  
The “ ‘USB CD-ROM E:’ device can now be safely removed from the system”  
message appears.  
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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.  
Note  
If you disconnect the USB 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 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 2.0-  
compliant USB connector or PCI adapter card provides fullest possible drive  
reading performance and enables high-speed data transfer. 1)  
1) When connected to a product that does not support Hi-Speed USB, the maximum transfer  
rate is limited to 1.5 MB/s (equivalent to a USB 1.1 transfer rate).  
A system meeting the following requirements is needed in order to use Hi-  
Speed USB (USB 2.0-compliant) with this device.  
• Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0-compliant) interface cable (supplied with the  
drive).  
• System equipped with a Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0-compliant) connector or  
PCI adapter card, and running the USB 2.0 EHCI device driver 2)  
.
2) The USB 2.0 EHCI driver software is supplied with currently available PCI adapter cards  
that conform to USB 2.0. Further, Microsoft has released the USB 2.0 EHCI driver  
software for Windows XP, therefore it is also possible to use this driver software with  
Windows XP. 3)  
3) For details, contact your USB 2.0 adapter dealer or consult the Microsoft Corporation Web  
site.  
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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. Makes it even easier job  
to create CDs and DVDs.  
Nero BackItUp  
Nero BackItUp is software that allows you to back up the data on your hard  
disk to the hard disk, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, or CD-R/RW discs.  
InCD 4  
InCD 4 is a packet writing software. It supports writing to DVD+RW,  
DVD-RW, and CD-RW.  
NeroVision Express 2  
DVD-Video and video CD authoring software.  
Nero ShowTime  
DVD-Video and video CD playback software.  
Nero Wave Editor 2  
Audio processing software that allows you to modify and such audio files as  
WAV, MP3, and WMA.  
Nero Cover Designer  
CD and DVD cover and label creation 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.  
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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. Taking appropriate steps to avoid this situation,  
especially in the case of packet writing software1) will help prevent erratic  
operation of the software and/or computer.  
If the generic software you are using does not detect the drive correctly, visit  
the Web site of the software manufacturer and update the software, as this may  
solve the problem.  
1)  
Such as Roxio’s Drag-to-Disc, BHA’s B’s CLIP, and Sonic’s DLA.  
Displaying the contents of CDs and DVDs  
Depending on the disc that you insert into the drive, playback may start, or you  
may have to double-click its icon in the [My Computer] window to display a  
list of the files and folders it contains.  
Hint  
You can also right-click the drive icon in the [My Computer] window, and then click [Open]  
on the shortcut menu that appears to display the contents of the disc in the drive.  
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Compatible Discs  
The following discs are compatible with the drive.  
DVD  
1)  
Disc types  
Logo  
Read Write  
Write speed  
DVD+R  
1× to 16×  
DVD+R DL  
(Double layer)  
1× to 2.4×  
1× to 4×  
1× to 8×  
1× to 4×  
DVD+RW  
DVD-R  
DVD-RW  
DVD-ROM  
DVD-Video  
1)  
Writing speed supported by the drive. Depending on your software and media, this speed  
may vary.  
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CD  
Disc types  
Logo  
Read Write  
Write speed  
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  
Disc diameters  
Read  
Write  
12 cm  
8 cm  
DVD  
12 cm  
8 cm  
CD  
Notes  
• Only round discs should be used with this drive. Attempting to read odd-shaped discs  
(stars, hearts, card shape, etc.) may damage the drive.  
• Operation is not guaranteed when writing to or playing back 99 minute discs.  
• With 8 cm discs, you must place the drive horizontally.  
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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]. You can also directly type the user  
support Web site address (see page 34 for details) in the address box of your  
Web browser.  
Note  
You can safely use most disc formats that comply to the appropriate standards with this drive.  
However, bear in mind that some generic discs do not comply to quality or performance  
standards necessary for safe use with this drive. If you use such discs, the drive may  
automatically adjust the writing speed, writing errors may occur, and discs that have been  
written to may generate reading errors, etc.  
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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 DVD-  
Video that can be  
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 MB  
of data or more  
(Want to create DVD-  
ROM discs)  
Want to share data that  
can be used on most  
computers (Want to  
create CD-ROM discs)  
Want to create audio  
CDs that be played  
back by most CD  
players  
Want to back up your  
hard disk  
Want to store data  
without deleting it  
Want to use discs as  
floppy disks  
Note  
You can access/play back the data written to the discs above with most drives/players that  
support their formats. However, some combinations of drives/players and discs (depending  
on their quality and/or characteristics) may make access/playback impossible. For details,  
refer to your drive/player documentation.  
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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.  
CD-RW Discs  
Data can be written to and erased from this type of disc repeatedly. Typically,  
a new CD-RW disc can be rewritten about 1,000 times.  
Music CDs created on CD-RW disc media cannot be played in a CD player  
unless it is specifically designed to be CD-RW compatible.  
High Speed CD-RW Discs  
The drive can write to High Speed CD-RW disc media. Data written on High  
Speed CD-RW discs can be read by common CD-ROM drives other than the  
drive.  
Note  
Drives that do not have the High Speed CD-RW logo cannot be used to write to High Speed  
CD-RW discs. When writing or appending to such discs with a drive other than this one, be  
sure that the drive has the High Speed CD-RW logo. Also, always set the writing speed to  
that specified for the particular High Speed CD-RW disc media being used.  
Ultra Speed CD-RW Discs  
The drive can write to High Speed CD-RW and Ultra Speed CD-RW disc  
media. Data written to these discs can be read by common CD-ROM drives  
other than the drive.  
Note  
Drives that do not have the Ultra Speed CD-RW logo cannot be used to write to Ultra Speed  
CD-RW discs. When writing or appending to such discs with a drive other than this one, be  
sure that the drive has the Ultra Speed CD-RW logo. Also, always set the writing speed to  
that specified for the particular Ultra Speed CD-RW disc media being used.  
Writing Speed  
When writing to CD-R and CD-RW discs, set the writing speed specified on  
the disc. Changing the writing speed is done through the writing software.  
Reading Discs  
CD-R and CD-RW discs created with the DVD/CD RW drive can be read on  
most CD-ROM drives. However, some older CD-ROM drives cannot read  
CD-RW discs.  
Also, CD-R music discs created and finalized with the DVD/CD RW drive can  
be played in most CD players, but playback cannot be guaranteed for all CD  
players or automobile CD players.  
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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.  
The playback (read) compatibility with DVD-ROM drives or DVD players of  
data written by this DVD/CD RW drive depends on the capabilities of the  
DVD-ROM drives or the DVD players and on the logical format selected when  
the disc is recorded (written).  
DVD+R DL/DVD+R/DVD-R Discs  
Data can be written to this type of disc only once. Once it has been written, it  
cannot be erased. Playback (read) compatibility of DVD+R and DVD-R discs  
with DVD-ROM drives or DVD players depends on the capability of the  
DVD-ROM drive and the DVD player and on the logical format selected when  
it is recorded (written).  
DVD+RW and DVD-RW Discs  
Data can be repeatedly written to or erased from this type of disc. Typically, a  
new DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc can be rewritten about 1,000 times.  
Playback (read) compatibility of DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs with DVD-  
ROM drives or DVD players depends on the capability of the DVD-ROM  
drive and the DVD player and on the logical format selected when it is  
recorded (written).  
Disc Playback (Reading Data)  
DVD+R DL/DVD+R/DVD-R discs, as well as DVD+RW and DVD-RW  
discs created and finalized with the DVD/CD RW drive can be played back on  
almost all DVD-ROM drives. However depending on the type of your drive,  
playback of DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, and DVD-RW discs may not be  
supported.  
In addition, some drives do not support multi-session (DVD+R DL/DVD+R/  
DVD+RW) or multi-border (DVD-R/DVD-RW). In these cases, you can only  
playback the disc in single-session (DVD+R DL/DVD+R/DVD+RW) or  
single-border (DVD-R/DVD-RW).  
Also, DVD-Video discs created with the DVD/CD RW 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.  
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 disc, and DVD-RW disc manufacturers, playback  
may not be possible depending on the combination. (Playback compatibility is  
not under warranty.)  
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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.  
DVD region codes  
The playback of DVD-Video (DVD discs) is protected and controlled by a  
region code 2 setting. For the drive to play back DVD-Video, the region code  
on the DVD disc, the region code of the drive, and the region code of the  
DVD-Video software must all match.  
With this drive, the region code can be set up to five times, including the initial  
assignment (RPC phase 21) standard). After setting the region code five times,  
the setting becomes permanent and can no longer be changed. From this point  
on, you are only able to play back DVD-Video whose region code matches the  
one set the fifth time.  
Do not attempt to make unauthorized changes to the region code. Any  
problems resulting from doing so are not covered by the 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 by software  
manufacturers, some drive functions may not always perform as expected.  
When playing back DVD-Video, refer to the documentation accompanying  
each disc.  
DVD copy protection technology  
Most DVD-Video discs on the market are protected against unauthorized  
copy. Attempting to copy protected discs violates copyright laws.  
1)  
Region Playback Control (RPC) standard.  
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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. Some of these discs are encoded in such a way  
as to prevent sampling and/or copy, while others can only be played back  
under certain conditions. For details, refer to the documentation of your audio  
CD.  
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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.  
Updating the Firmware  
We recommend using the drive with the latest firmware as 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 34 for details.  
Hint  
The firmware is the built-in software that makes the drive work.2-188-006-11 (1)  
Using 48x Read/Write Speed (Turbo Boost Function)  
The default read/write speed of this drive is 40× speed. With a single touch,  
you can activate the Turbo Boost function, making the read/write speed 48×  
speed.  
Note  
• On rare occasions, some discs may not be able to tolerate 48× speed, causing them to break.  
We recommend that you do not use deeply scratched, brittle, or other discs that may break  
at 48× speed.  
The Turbo Boost function does not guarantee a 48× write speed. Depending on the  
condition of the disc you are using, the speed may be lower.  
The Turbo Boost function does not increase read/write speed with CD-RW discs.  
1 Insert a disc into the drive.  
The read/write speed when you insert a disc is normally 40× speed.  
2 Press the Eject button for five seconds.  
The Busy indicator blinks twice and the read/write speed switches to 48×  
speed. (The Turbo Boost function is active.)  
Hint  
When you open the disc tray, the read/write speed reverts to its default of 40× speed.  
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B Miscellaneous  
• Do not store discs in dusty, dirty or humid  
locations, in direct sunlight, or near heat-  
generating devices.  
• To protect important data, always keep  
discs in their protective cases.  
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.  
• Do not wipe writable discs to clean them  
before recording data. Instead, use a  
blower to remove any dust.  
• Data may not record properly if a scratch  
or dust is present on the unrecorded area of  
writable discs. Use special care when  
handling.  
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.  
Avoiding condensation problems  
As much as possible, avoid sudden  
temperature changes. Do not attempt to use  
the drive immediately after moving it 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 recording surface.  
• Do not affix labels on discs.  
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Drive  
Specifications  
Data transfer rate  
DVD: 22.1 MB/s (16× speed )  
CD: 7.2 MB/s (48× speed )  
3)  
Compatible discs  
Read  
Write  
(max.)  
3)  
(max.)  
DVD+R  
8
8
8
8
6
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
×
-CAV  
-CAV  
-CAV  
-CAV  
-CAV  
-CAV  
-CAV  
-CAV  
-CAV  
-CAV  
-CAV  
-CAV  
-CAV  
2.4×  
Access time  
Average random stroke  
DVD+R (4×  
)
)
×
4×  
DVD+R (8×  
×
8× -PCAV  
16× -CAV  
2.4×  
Approx. 135 ms (DVD)  
DVD+R (16×  
)
×
DVD+R Double Layer  
DVD+RW  
×
Approx. 140 ms (CD)  
×
2.4×  
3)  
Maximum data transfer rate depends on the  
DVD+RW (4×  
)
×
4
1
4
×
×
×
capabilities of the host computer.  
DVD-R  
×
DVD-R (4×  
)
)
×
DVD-R (8×  
×
8× -ZCLV  
Buffer underrun error protection  
DVD-RW  
×
1
2
4
×
×
×
DVD-RW (2×  
)
)
×
DVD-RW (4×  
×
DVD-ROM  
16×-CAV  
Operating environment  
DVD-Video  
CD-R  
CD-RW  
CD-RW (High Speed)  
CD-RW (Ultra Speed)  
CD-ROM  
6
×
-CAV  
48×-CAV1) 48×-CAV1)  
Operating temperature  
5 to 35 ºC  
32×-CAV  
4
10×  
×
32×-CAV  
32×-CAV 24×-ZCLV  
48×-CAV1)  
10×-CAV  
48×-CAV  
Power and miscellaneous  
CD-DA  
CD-DA (DAE)  
Power source  
DC +12 V (supplied from the DC IN jack)  
Disc diameters  
Consumption  
Max. 3.0 A  
DVD  
CD  
1)  
12 cm  
8 cm2)  
12 cm  
8 cm2)  
AC adapter  
AC 100 - 240 V (use a power cord  
appropriate to the region or country of use)  
The default setting is 40x. You must use the  
turbo boost function to achieve 48x speed.  
2)  
With 8 cm discs, you must place the drive  
horizontally.  
Size  
Approx. 52 × 164 × 234 mm (W×H×D)  
(excluding front panel)  
Depending on your system, there may be  
limitation on maximum writing speed.  
Weight  
Approx. 1.5 kg (drive only)  
Writing systems  
DVD  
Random write  
Sequential write  
Interface  
Drive interface  
IEEE1394-compliant (6-pin connector) ×1  
IEEE1394-compliant (4-pin connector) ×1  
USB 2.0-compliant (Hi-Speed USB) ×1  
CD  
Track-at-once  
Disc-at-once  
Session-at-once  
Packet writing  
Buffer capacity  
2 MB  
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Drive product number (Inquiry)  
SONY DVD RW DRU-710A  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
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Product and Support  
Information  
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.  
Sony Global Sites Information  
(As of April, 2004)  
Product purchased in the USA:*  
User Support Web Site  
Product purchased in Canada:  
You can find the following information on  
this Web site. The information is  
periodically updated, so we recommend that  
you visit regularly.  
Product purchased in Australia or New  
Zealand:  
• Information about the drive  
• Information about the software supplied  
with the drive  
Product purchased in Europe:*  
• Latest firmware  
Product purchased in Hong Kong:*  
• Frequently asked questions  
• Troubleshooting guide  
• Certified compatible computers  
• Certified compatible discs  
• Operating instructions  
• Et cetera  
Product purchased in China:*  
Product purchased in Singapore:  
Accessing the user support Web  
site  
Product purchased in Taiwan:*  
index.htm  
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  
Product purchased in Korea:*  
Product purchased in Brazil:  
Information for details) in the address box of  
your Web browser.  
Product purchased in the Middle East:  
* Local Web sites for computer peripheral  
products  
Update the Drive Firmware  
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.  
Access the site, make sure that there is an  
update for your firmware, and follow the  
instructions on the screen to proceed with  
download and installation.  
About the Bundled Software  
Detailed information about the supplied  
software is available on the Web sites of the  
software manufacturer.  
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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-710UL  
• 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. The customers in these  
regions should be provided with a  
warranty card for this product. For  
contact information, refer to the  
warranty card.  
Note that technical support  
conditions may vary according to  
the locality, and that charges  
and/or limited service may apply in  
some regions.  
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