Sony DRX-530UL Product Information

Introduction
The DRX-530UL has the following features. Supports writing and rewriting to CD-R/
RW discs.
An external DVD/CD RW drive with i.LINK Supports reading of other types of discs
(IEEE1394) and Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0- (CD-ROM, CD TEXT, Photo CD, etc.).
compliant) interfaces for computers.
Features
Supports writing and rewriting to
buffer under-run errors.
DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs.
•
Supports reading DVD-Video and DVD-
ROM discs.

System Requirements

The DRX-530UL can be used in systems • Writing speed may automatically be adjusted
depending on the disc, specified disc speed, or disc
with the following capabilities.
conditions such as weight imbalance and eccentricity.
Windows
• System meeting the following requirements is needed
in order to use USB 2.0 operation with this device.
CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz (with MyDVD:
— Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0-compliant) interface
Pentium III 800 MHz) or higher.
cable (included).
OS:
— System equipped with a Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0-
Windows 2000 Professional (Windows 2000)
compliant) connector or PCI adapter card, and
Windows XP Home Edition (Windows XP) running the USB 2.0 EHCI device driver
1) The USB 2.0 EHCI driver software is supplied with
Windows XP Professional (Windows XP)
currently available PCI adapter cards that conform to USB
At least 128 MB RAM
2.0. Further, Microsoft has released the USB 2.0 EHCI
(with Windows XP: 256 MB RAM) driver software for Windows XP, therefore it is also
possible to use this driver software with Windows XP.
1 GB (with MyDVD: 10 GB) free hard
For details, contact your USB 2.0 adapter dealer or
disk space
consult the Microsoft Corporation Web site.
i.LINK or USB connector
• 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).
CAUTION
• You cannot use the i.LINK and USB interfaces
• The above system requirements are given as minimum
simultaneously.
requirements for a system on which basic writing
Incompatible Sony VAIO
performance to supported CDs/DVDs can be obtained.
In actual use, the requirements for the writing software
computers
and other supplied software also have to be taken into
Regardless of the version of Windows they are running,
consideration. Refer to your software user's guides for
the following models of VAIO computers are
details.
incompatible with the DRX-530UL when connected
• Appropriate discs are needed when writing at 8
through an i.LINK cable.
speed to DVD+R, 4 speed to DVD+RW/+R/-R, 10
speed or faster to CD-RW, and 2 speed to DVD-RW. Products for USA : PCG-F360, PCG-F350,
Products for Europe: PCG-F304, PCG-F305
Products for Japan : PCG-F34/BP, PCG-Z505JL,

Package Contents

Please verify that the package contains the following.
If any of these items appears to be missing or damaged, please contact your supplier.
• DRX-530UL drive • i.LINK cable (6-pin to 6-pin) 1
(6-pin to 4-pin) 1
• AC power cord • AC adaptor (MPA-AC1)
• Quick Start Guide • Software Quick Start Guide
• Software disc (DVD-ROM) • Warranty card
CAUTION
To guard against possible loss or damage, be sure to make a backup copy of the provided software disc on a DVD+R
disc or other media. The software disc is not sold separately.
Please Record Responsibly
Before copying anything to 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.
DVD-Video Playback and Region Codes
The playback of DVD-Video (DVD discs) is
protected and controlled by a region code
setting*.
*Region Playback Control standard (RPC
standard)
to prevent
DVD-Video Playback and Region Codes with the DRX-530UL
includes
With the DRX-530UL, the region code can
be set up to five times, including the initial
assignment (RPC phase 2 standard). The
DVD-Video playback software sets the
DRX-530UL region code.
Important
After setting the region code five times (including the
initial setting), the setting becomes permanent and can
no longer be changed. From this point on, you are only
able to play back DVD-Video discs whose region code
matches the one set the fifth time.
1) .

Main Specifications

Compatible discs
DVD+R
DVD+R 4
( )
DVD+R 8
( )
DVD+RW
DVD+RW 4
( )
DVD-R
DVD-R 4
( )
DVD-RW
DVD-RW 2
( )
DVD-ROM
PCG-F340, PCG-Z505R,
DVD-Video
PCG-Z505RX
CD-R
CD-RW
PCG-Z505J/BP, PCG-Z505JX
CD-RW
(High Speed)
CD-RW
(Ultra Speed)
CD-ROM
CD-DA 1)
CD-DA
(DAE)
Disc diameter
DVD: 12 cm
8 cm
• Hi-Speed USB cable 1
CD : 12 cm
8 cm
1) This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the
Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs
encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that among those
discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard
• Product Information
and may not be playable by this product.
(this document)
When you use this unit as an audio CD player, use compact
discs with the following mark.
Writing Systems
DVD
Random write
Sequential write
In order for the DVD/CD RW drive to play
back DVD-Video disc, the region code on
the DVD disc, the region code of the DVD/
CD RW drive, and the region code of the
DVD-Video software must all match.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to make unauthorized changes to the
region code. Any problems resulting from doing so are
not covered by the warranty.
Points to Consider when Playing
DVD-Video Discs
DVD-Video disc playback conditions are
sometimes determined by software
manufacturers. Because the DRX-530UL
plays back discs as determined by software
manufacturers, some drive functions may not
always perform as expected. When playing
back DVD-Video discs, refer to the
instructions accompanying each disc.
Read (max.) Write (max.) Drive
Maximum data transfer rate
8 -CAV 2.4
DVD : 21.6 MB/s (12 speed 2) )
8 -CAV 4
CD : 6.0 MB/s (40 speed 2) )
8 -CAV 8 -ZCLV
Access time
8 -CAV 2.4
Average random stroke
8 -CAV 4
Approx. 200 ms (DVD)
8 -CAV 1
Approx. 160 ms (CD)
8 -CAV 4
2) Maximum data transfer rate depends on the
8 -CAV 1
capabilities of the host PC
8 -CAV 2
12 -CAV —
Buffer under-run error protection
12 -CAV —
40 -CAV 40 -CAV
40 -CAV 4
40 -CAV 12
Operating temperature
40 -CAV 24 -PCAV
5 to 35 ºC
40 -CAV —
4 —
Interface
40 -CAV —
Drive interface
IEEE1394-compliant (6-pin connector) 2
a a
USB 2.0-compliant (Hi-Speed USB) 1
a
—
a a
Buffer capacity
a
—
2 MB
Power
Drive rated input: DC 12 V
(External power jack)
Power consumption: 3.0 A (Max.)
AC adapter rated input: AC 100-240 V
Miscellaneous
Size
Approx. 164.0 53.2 246.6 mm (W H D)
Weight
CD
Approx. 1.75 kg (drive only)
Track-at-once
Disc-at-once
Please note that specifications and
Session-at-once
appearance may be subject to change
Packet writing
without notice.
Drive inquiry serial number
S O N Y D V D R W D R U - 5 3 0 A
Please note that specifications and
appearance may be subject to change
without notice.
DVD/CD
Rewritable Drive
Product Information
Included Documents
Quick Start Guide Software Quick Start Guide
Electronic manual on Warranty card
the software disc Product Information
(this document)
DRX-530UL
2003 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
English
Please refer to this manual together with the "Dual Interface Drive User's Guide" in the attached Software disc,
which carries more detailed information.
Français
Reportez-vous au présent manuel ainsi qu'au document intitulé "Lecteur d'interface Dual - Guide de
l'utilisateur" contenu sur le disque du logiciel accompagnant ce produit pour plus de détails.
Deutsch
Einzelheiten entnehmen Sie bitte diesem Handbuch sowie der "Laufwerk mit Dual-Schnittstelle -
Anwenderanleitung" auf der mitgelieferten Software-Disc.
Español
Consulte este manual junto con la "Unidad de interfaz Dual - Guía del usuario" del disco de software
suministrado, que contiene información más detallada.
Italiano
Fare riferimento al presente manuale insieme a "Guida dell'utilizzatore dell'unità disco con interfaccia Dual"
nel disco del software allegato, nel quale sono contenute informazioni più dettagliate.
Português
Consulte este manual juntamente com o "Guia do Utilizador do Drive de Interface Dual" incluído no disco de
software fornecido, para obter informações mais detalhadas.
Nederlands
Raadpleeg deze handleiding alsook de "Dual Station-interface -Gebruikershandleiding" op de bijgevoegde
Software Disc, die meer gedetaileerde informatie bevat.
Svenska
Förutom denna bruksanvisning finns mer information i "Brukanvisning för enhet med Dual gränssnitt" på den
medföljande programskivan.
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