Sony DRU-500AX User Manual

Introduction
This product offers the following features. Readable discs:
• DVD-Video, DVD-ROM
An internal DVD/CD RW drive with • CD-ROM
ATAPI (EIDE) interface for PCs. • Audio CD
Writable discs: Features
• DVD+R/+RW Lossless Linking technology (DVD) to
• DVD-R/-RW prevent buffer underrun errors.
• CD-R/-RW
System Requirements
This DVD/CD RW drive can be used in One available EIDE (ATAPI) interface
systems with the following capabilities. connection with DMA capability
One empty 5-inch half-height drive bay
CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz (with MyDVD: One available internal +12 V/+5 V power
Pentium III 800 MHz) or higher. connector
For stable writing performance at high
speeds, the CPU speed should be CAUTION
considerably higher than the above
• The above system requirements are given as minimum
minimum requirement. Therefore, a
requirements for a system on which basic writing
performance to supported CDs/DVDs can be obtained.
Pentium III/800 MHz or higher is
In actual use, the requirements for the writing software
recommended.
and other supplied software also have to be taken into
PC/AT-compatible PC
consideration. (Normally, these requirements are be
OS: higher than the above specifications.) Refer to your
software user's guides for details.
Windows 98 Second Edition
• The drive cannot be assured to operate properly if
(Windows 98 SE),
connected to an ATAPI interface adapter card (we
Windows 2000 Professional
cannot guarantee compatibility or offer user support).
(Windows 2000),
• Writing speed may automatically be adjusted
Windows Millennium Edition
depending on the disc, specified speed, or disc
(Windows Me), conditions such as weight imbalance and eccentricity.
Windows XP Home Edition or • Writing on CD-R/-RW discs at 1 and 2 speed is not
supported. Also, this drive does not support
Windows XP Professional
CD-R/-RW that only support 1 and 2 speeds.
(Windows XP)
• Appropriate discs are needed when writing at 4
At least 128 MB RAM
speed to DVD+R/-R, 10 speed to CD-RW, and 2
(with Windows XP: 256 MB RAM)
speed to DVD-RW.
1 GB (with MyDVD: 10 GB) free hard
disk space
Package Contents
Please verify that the package includes the following accessories with the drive when
unpacking.
If any of these items appears to be missing or damaged, please contact your supplier.
• DVD/CD RW Drive Unit • 40-pin ATAPI (IDE) Flat Cable
• Screws ( 4) • User's Guide
• Quick Start Guide • Software Quick Start Guide
(for ATAPI (EIDE) Interface Drive) • Blank DVD+RW disc ( 1)
• Software Disc • Warranty Card
Note
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 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.
DVD-Video Playback and Region Codes
The playback of DVD-Video (DVD discs) is In order for the DVD/CD RW drive to play
protected and controlled by a region code back DVD-Video disc, the region code on
setting*. the DVD disc, the region code of the DVD/
*Region Playback Control standard (RPC CD RW drive, and the region code of the
standard) DVD-Video software must all match.
DVD-Video Playback and Region Codes with the DRU-500AX
With the DRU-500AX, the region code can
CAUTION
be set up to five times, including the initial
Do not attempt to make unauthorized changes to the
assignment (RPC phase 2 standard). The region code. Any problems resulting from doing so are
not covered by the warranty.
DVD-Video playback software sets the
DRU-500AX region code. Points to Consider when Playing
DVD-Video Discs
Important
DVD-Video disc playback conditions are
After setting the region code five times (including the
sometimes determined by software
initial setting), the setting becomes permanent and can
manufacturers. Because the DRU-500AX
no longer be changed. From this point on, you are only
plays back discs as determined by software
able to play back DVD-Video discs whose region code
matches the one set the fifth time.
manufacturers, some drive functions may not
always perform as expected. When playing
back DVD-Video discs, refer to the
instructions accompanying each disc.
• DVD-Video DVD-ROM
ATAPI • CD-ROM
DVD/CD RW •Audio CD
(CD) and
• DVD+R/+RW
• DVD-R/-RW
• CD-R/-RW
DVD/CD RW IDE ATAPI
CPU Pentium II 400 MHz
MyDVD Pentium III 800 MHz
CPU
Pentium III 800 MHz •
PC/AT
OS
Windows 98 Second Edition
(Windows 98 SE)
Windows 2000 Professional
(Windows 2000) • ATAPI
Windows Millennium Edition
(Windows Me)
•
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
(Windows XP)
• CD-R/-RW
1
RAM 128 M
• DVD+R/-R 4
Windows XP 256 M
10
1 G
MyDVD 10 G
• DVD/CD RW • IDE
• 4 •
• ATAPI EIDE •
•
• •
DVD+R
DVD
DVD DVD DVD/CD RW
*
* Region Playback Control (RPC )
DRU-500AX DVD
DRU-500AX
5
RPC Phase2 DRU-500AX
DVD
DVD
DVD
5 5
5
DVD
Main Specifications
Compatible discs Read (max.) Write (max.)
DVD+R 4
CD
DVD+RW 2.4
DVD
DVD-R 4
DVD-R 4
(High Speed)
DVD-RW 2
DVD-RW 2
(High Speed)
DVD-ROM 8 -CAV
DVD-Video 2
CD-R 32 -CAV
CD-RW 32 -CAV
(High Speed)
CD-RW 32 -CAV
CD-ROM 32 -CAV
12 V/+5 V
CD-DA 4
CD-DA 32 -CAV
(DAE)
Disc diameter 12 cm
CD/DVD
8 cm
Writing Systems
DVD
Random write
Sequential write
CD
Track-at-once
Disc-at-once
Session-at-once
Packet writing
1 2
Drive
2 CD-R/-RW
Data transfer rate
DVD-RW 2 CD-RW
Up to 4800 kbytes/sec (32 speed 1)
DMA)
Access time
Average random stroke
Approx. 200 ms (DVD)
Approx. 160 ms (CD)
1)
Maximum data transfer rate depends on the
capabilities of the host PC
4800 K /s 32 1) Ultra-DMA
40
DVD 200 ms
CD 160 ms
1)
Buffer underrun error protection
DVD+RW 1
(for CD-R/-RW)
technology
Lossless Linking (for DVD+R/+RW and
DVD-R/RW)
CD-R/-RW
DVD+R/+RW
DVD-R/-RW
DVD
DVD
•
DVD/CD RW
http://www.sony.co.jp/dvd_cd-rw/
DVD
•
ATAPI
•
DRU-500AX
DVD
Operating Environment
Operating temperature
5 to 40 ºC
4
2.4
1
5 40
4
1
2 Power and Miscellaneous
—
DC +5 V 1.6 A max.
—
DC +12 V 2.0 A max.
24 -ZCLV
Size
10
Approx. 146 41.4 192 mm (W H D)
4
(excluding front bezel)
—
Weight
—
Approx. 1.1 kg (drive only)
—
DC 5 V 1.6 A max.
—
DC 12 V 2.0 A max.
146 41.4 192 mm
1.1 kg
Interface
Drive interface
ATAPI (EIDE) compliant
ATAPI
,Ultra-
Buffer capacity
8 MB
8 M
Please note that specifications and
appearance may be subject to change
without notice.
English
Please refer to this manual together with the "ATAPI 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 ATAPI - 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 ATAPI-Schnittstelle -
Anwenderanleitung" auf der mitgelieferten Software-Disc.
Español
Consulte este manual junto con la "Unidad de interfaz ATAPI - 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 ATAPI"
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 ATAPI" incluído no disco
de software fornecido, para obter informações mais detalhadas.
Nederlands
Raadpleeg deze handleiding alsook de "ATAPI Station-interface -Gebruikershandleiding" op de bijgevoegde
Software Disc, die meer gedetaileerde informatie bevat.
Svenska
• DRU-500AX
Förutom denna bruksanvisning finns mer information i "Brukanvisning för enhet med ATAPI gränssnitt" på
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den medföljande programskivan.
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TEL 0475-58-0931
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User's Guide
DRU-500AX
2003 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
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