Gehäuse Declaration of Conformity CLASS 1 Trade Name: SONY LASER PRODUCT Model No.: DRX-710UL LASER KLASSE 1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. PRODUKT Address: 16450 W.Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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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 ......20 Introduction Supplied Software .......20 Displaying the contents of CDs Unpacking the Package Contents ... 6 and DVDs ........21 Features ........... 6 Using Generic Software with the System Requirements ..... 7 Drive ...........21 Part Names and Functions ....
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Introduction Unpacking the Features Package Contents This product offers the following features. Please verify that the package contains the An external DVD/CD RW drive with following when unpacking. i.LINK (IEEE1394) and Hi-Speed USB If any of these items appear to be missing (USB 2.0-compliant) interfaces for and/or damaged, please contact your dealer.
• You cannot use the i.LINK and USB interfaces must also be met. For details, refer to your simultaneously. 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...
A Busy indicator D Power Switch Indicates the drive status. Press to turn the drive on or off. Lit (green) : (With some models, the power switch is The power is on. located on the front panel.) Lit (orange): E USB Connector The drive is reading data, playing a music CD, or Used with a USB cable to connect the...
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. Before Connection • Refer to the list of contents to verify that the package contents are complete. •...
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Start your computer. 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 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. 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.
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.
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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 i.LINK i.LINK i.LINK i.LINK device device device device device Data exchange and control are possible even when two i.LINK devices are connected through another device.
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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.”...
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. •...
Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. Note Connect the drive to a USB connector on the computer. 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.
Click [OK] to close the message. Now you are ready to disconnect the drive. 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.
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.
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.
Compatible Discs The following discs are compatible with the drive. Disc types Logo Read Write Write speed DVD+R 1 to 16 DVD+R DL 1 to 2.4 (Double layer) DVD+RW 1 to 4 DVD-R 1 to 8 DVD-RW 1 to 4 DVD-ROM —...
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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 Speed supported by the disc (High Speed) (max. 10 ) CD-RW Speed supported by the disc (Ultra Speed) (max.
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).
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+RW DVD-R DVD-RW CD-R CD-RW DVD+R DL Want to create DVD- Video that can be...
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Miscellaneous • Do not store discs in dusty, dirty or humid Precautions for Use locations, in direct sunlight, or near heat- generating devices. • To protect important data, always keep Operation and storage conditions discs in their protective cases. Avoid using or storing the drive in a hot or •...
If you have problems with the drive, or are Sony Global Sites Information unsure of a procedure or some other details, (As of April, 2004) please contact your Sony customer support center. Product purchased in the USA:* http://sony.storagesupport.com/ User Support Web Site Product purchased in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/...
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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 •...