Quick Start Guide
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2-698-965-01(1) BG68-01254A DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Quick Start Guide Dual Interface 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia Continued on next page
2-698-965-01(1) BG68-01254A DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Quick Start Guide Dual Interface 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia Continued on next page
Operating Instructions
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IT 2-698-962-11(1) BG68-01244A DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Operating Instructions JP FR DE ES IT CS DRX-830UL-T © 2006 Sony Corporation
IT 2-698-962-11(1) BG68-01244A DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Operating Instructions JP FR DE ES IT CS DRX-830UL-T © 2006 Sony Corporation
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... devices, incompatibility with the documentation, and applies only to this product. ❑ Specifications of the supplied software may be used with this DVD/CD rewritable drive. • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Pentium is valid only when the supplied accessories (including software) are used in the specified or recommended system environment...
... devices, incompatibility with the documentation, and applies only to this product. ❑ Specifications of the supplied software may be used with this DVD/CD rewritable drive. • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Pentium is valid only when the supplied accessories (including software) are used in the specified or recommended system environment...
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... contact your dealer. • Drive • i.LINK cable (6-pin to 4-pin) Features This product offers the following features. ❑ 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 and DVD-R Dual Layer discs. ❑ You can write at a maximum of 18x when using high speed DVD+R, DVDR discs. ❑ The drive can write to DVD-RAM discs. ❑ Features the technology to prevent buffer...
... contact your dealer. • Drive • i.LINK cable (6-pin to 4-pin) Features This product offers the following features. ❑ 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 and DVD-R Dual Layer discs. ❑ You can write at a maximum of 18x when using high speed DVD+R, DVDR discs. ❑ The drive can write to DVD-RAM discs. ❑ Features the technology to prevent buffer...
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... card, and running Mac OS X 10.2 or later ❑ RAM: 256 MB or more ❑ 200 MB or more recommended) ❑ 1 GB (10 GB for DVD creation) free hard disk space ❑ Operating system: Windows 2000 Professional SP4 (referred to as Windows 2000 SP4), Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or Windows...
... card, and running Mac OS X 10.2 or later ❑ RAM: 256 MB or more ❑ 200 MB or more recommended) ❑ 1 GB (10 GB for DVD creation) free hard disk space ❑ Operating system: Windows 2000 Professional SP4 (referred to as Windows 2000 SP4), Windows XP Home Edition SP2 or Windows...
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Note Please connect the drive directly to the Software Quick Start Guide for details. Setup 4 Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the software. Note If you must first stop it using this icon. 1 Click on the shortcut menu. 2 Operate following the ...
Note Please connect the drive directly to the Software Quick Start Guide for details. Setup 4 Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the software. Note If you must first stop it using this icon. 1 Click on the shortcut menu. 2 Operate following the ...
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... task bar, and click the drive to be damaged. Disconnection The disconnection procedure varies depending on the computer. 4 Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the software. Be sure to perform the procedure above , your computer detects the drive successfully, appears on the shortcut menu...
... task bar, and click the drive to be damaged. Disconnection The disconnection procedure varies depending on the computer. 4 Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the software. Be sure to perform the procedure above , your computer detects the drive successfully, appears on the shortcut menu...
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...is a media management software with a simplified TV interface. Makes it even easier job to DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, and CD-RW. Nero BackItUp Nero BackItUp is software that are not copy-protected) onto DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM, or CD-R/RW discs. 16 It supports writing to create CDs and... software. B Operation Using the Drive Use the supplied software to the hard disk, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM, or CD-R/RW discs. Refer to the documentation of each software for compiling, copying and archiving DVD-Video titles and other video files (that allows you to quickly start all of your...
...is a media management software with a simplified TV interface. Makes it even easier job to DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, and CD-RW. Nero BackItUp Nero BackItUp is software that are not copy-protected) onto DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM, or CD-R/RW discs. 16 It supports writing to create CDs and... software. B Operation Using the Drive Use the supplied software to the hard disk, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-RAM, or CD-R/RW discs. Refer to the documentation of each software for compiling, copying and archiving DVD-Video titles and other video files (that allows you to quickly start all of your...
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..., and Sonic's DLA 2) 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 any of DVD-RAM. Nero MediaHome This software allows you must purchase additional third-party software. •... Toast Lite Roxio Toast Lite is not included with the Drive Using software other than the supplied software (such as BHA's DVD-RAM Driver and Panasonic's DVD Form 17 Make sure that the supplied writing software and generic writing software do not coexist on a network connection and to...
..., and Sonic's DLA 2) 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 any of DVD-RAM. Nero MediaHome This software allows you must purchase additional third-party software. •... Toast Lite Roxio Toast Lite is not included with the Drive Using software other than the supplied software (such as BHA's DVD-RAM Driver and Panasonic's DVD Form 17 Make sure that the supplied writing software and generic writing software do not coexist on a network connection and to...
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...type disc or a cartridge from which the disc can be ejected. 18 For more details on your software and media, this speed may vary. DVD-Video - - 1) Writing speed supported by disc type, access the user support Web site (see page 31). 2) This drive is compatible with the...(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) R DL DVD-RW2) Speed supported by the disc (max. 8×) Speed supported...
...type disc or a cartridge from which the disc can be ejected. 18 For more details on your software and media, this speed may vary. DVD-Video - - 1) Writing speed supported by disc type, access the user support Web site (see page 31). 2) This drive is compatible with the...(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) R DL DVD-RW2) Speed supported by the disc (max. 8×) Speed supported...
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... place the drive horizontally. • When using a double-sided disc, orient the drive horizontally. 19 Depending on writing speed by the disc (max. 32×) - - DVD CD Disc diameters 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Read Write - CD-DA (audio only) CD Extra - - - - Notes • Only round discs should be used...
... place the drive horizontally. • When using a double-sided disc, orient the drive horizontally. 19 Depending on writing speed by the disc (max. 32×) - - DVD CD Disc diameters 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm Read Write - CD-DA (audio only) CD Extra - - - - Notes • Only round discs should be used...
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...create video CDs that can be played back with most computers Want to use DVDs as floppy disks Note You can access/play back the data written to the...find the type of disc that support their quality and/or characteristics) may make access/playback impossible. DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVDRAM 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 Want to create DVDs to which you can add to your hard disk Want to store data without deleting ...
...create video CDs that can be played back with most computers Want to use DVDs as floppy disks Note You can access/play back the data written to the...find the type of disc that support their quality and/or characteristics) may make access/playback impossible. DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVDRAM 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 Want to create DVDs to which you can add to your hard disk Want to store data without deleting ...
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... discs. Playback (read the data on) a DVD-RAM disc, a DVD-ROM drive or DVD player that do not support multi-session (DVD+R DL/DVD+R/ DVD+RW) or multi-border (DVD-R DL/DVD-R/DVD-RW). About playback/reading compatibility in quality and characteristics...DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, and DVD-RW discs may not be supported. DVD+RW and DVD-RW Discs Data can be possible depending on many standard CD players. DVD+R DL/DVD+R/DVD-R DL/DVD-R Discs Data can be erased. Writable DVDs and compatibility The drive can write to DVD+R DL, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, and DVD-R discs, as well as DVD+RW and DVD...
... discs. Playback (read the data on) a DVD-RAM disc, a DVD-ROM drive or DVD player that do not support multi-session (DVD+R DL/DVD+R/ DVD+RW) or multi-border (DVD-R DL/DVD-R/DVD-RW). About playback/reading compatibility in quality and characteristics...DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, and DVD-RW discs may not be supported. DVD+RW and DVD-RW Discs Data can be possible depending on many standard CD players. DVD+R DL/DVD+R/DVD-R DL/DVD-R Discs Data can be erased. Writable DVDs and compatibility The drive can write to DVD+R DL, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, and DVD-R discs, as well as DVD+RW and DVD...
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... of the differences 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 only play back the disc in quality and characteristics between various DVD-ROM drive, DVD player, DVD+R DL disc, DVD+R disc, DVD+RW disc, DVD-R DL disc, DVD-R disc, DVD-RW disc and DVDRAM disc manufacturers, playback...
... of the differences 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 only play back the disc in quality and characteristics between various DVD-ROM drive, DVD player, DVD+R DL disc, DVD+R disc, DVD+RW disc, DVD-R DL disc, DVD-R disc, DVD-RW disc and DVDRAM disc manufacturers, playback...
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...data to disc at high speeds, you are not covered by software manufacturers. Precautions when playing back DVD-Video DVD-Video disc playback conditions are protected against unauthorized copy. DVD region codes The playback of disc. • Configure the writing speed through your writing software documentation....to your writing software. From this drive, the region code can change the region code of the DVD-Video software must use the appropriate type of DVD-Video (DVD discs) is protected and controlled by a region code setting. For details about the setting procedures, ...
...data to disc at high speeds, you are not covered by software manufacturers. Precautions when playing back DVD-Video DVD-Video disc playback conditions are protected against unauthorized copy. DVD region codes The playback of disc. • Configure the writing speed through your writing software documentation....to your writing software. From this drive, the region code can change the region code of the DVD-Video software must use the appropriate type of DVD-Video (DVD discs) is protected and controlled by a region code setting. For details about the setting procedures, ...
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... the CD standard and you may not be played back under certain conditions. Attention Regarding DualDisc Software A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on this product is designed to play them back with copyright protection technology are encoded in...
... the CD standard and you may not be played back under certain conditions. Attention Regarding DualDisc Software A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on this product is designed to play them back with copyright protection technology are encoded in...
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... DVD+R Double Layer 8×-CAV DVD+R Double Layer(8×) 8×-CAV DVD+RW 8×-CAV DVD+RW(4×) 8×-CAV DVD+RW(High Speed) 8×-CAV DVD-R(4×) 12×-CAV DVD-R(8×) 12×-CAV DVD-R(16×) 12×-CAV DVD-R Dual Layer 8×-CAV DVD-RW(2×) 8×-CAV DVD-RW(4×) 8×-CAV DVD-RW(6×) DVD-RAM(5×)1) DVD...
... DVD+R Double Layer 8×-CAV DVD+R Double Layer(8×) 8×-CAV DVD+RW 8×-CAV DVD+RW(4×) 8×-CAV DVD+RW(High Speed) 8×-CAV DVD-R(4×) 12×-CAV DVD-R(8×) 12×-CAV DVD-R(16×) 12×-CAV DVD-R Dual Layer 8×-CAV DVD-RW(2×) 8×-CAV DVD-RW(4×) 8×-CAV DVD-RW(6×) DVD-RAM(5×)1) DVD...
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Laser CD Wavelength: 784 nm Output power (max.): 253 mW DVD Wavelength: 660 nm Output power (max.): 247 mW 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-830A Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 30
Laser CD Wavelength: 784 nm Output power (max.): 253 mW DVD Wavelength: 660 nm Output power (max.): 247 mW 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-830A Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 30