Sony DW-G120A Product Information

Introduction
❑ You can write at a maximum of 16×
This product offers the following features.
when using high speed DVD+R,
❑ An internal DVD/CD rewritable drive
DVD-R discs.
❑ The drive can write to DVD-RAM discs.
with ATAPI (EIDE) interface for
computers. ❑ Features the
❑ Can be used horizontally or vertically.
technology to prevent buffer underrun
❑ The drive can write to DVD+R Double
errors.
Layer and DVD-R Dual Layer discs.
System Requirements
®
The drive should be used with a system that Windows XP Home Edition or
meets the following requirements 1) . Windows ® XP Professional
(referred to as Windows XP)
❑ PC/AT-compatible computer
1)
The above requirements the minimum necessary
❑ CPU: Pentium III, 800 MHz or higher
requirements to write to disc normally. Under actual
❑ 256 MB RAM or more operating conditions, the requirements imposed by
your software must also be met. For details, refer to
1 GB free hard disk space
your software documentation.
❑ One available EIDE (ATAPI) interface
2)
The drive does not support connection to an ATAPI
2)
connection with DMA capability
interface card. Connect the drive to the IDE (ATAPI)
❑ One empty 5-inch half-height drive bay
interface connector of your computer's motherboard.
❑ One available internal +12 V/+5 V power
3) The drive consumes a lot of power when operating at
high speeds. You should therefore make sure that the
connector 3)
rated power output of the power outlet where you
❑ Operating system:
connect all your drives is sufficient to power all the
Windows ® 2000 Professional
drives, including this one. For details about each
(referred to as Windows 2000), drive's power consumption rating, refer to their
documentation.
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.
• Drive • Screws (×4)
• Product Information (this document)
• Quick Start Guide
• Software disc
• Warranty card
Note
Make sure that you back up the supplied software disc on another disc because the software disc is not distributed
independently.
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.
Turbo Boost Function
1
The default CD-R and CD-ROM read/write Insert a disc into the drive.
speed of this drive is 40× speed. The read/write speed when you insert a
With a single touch, you can activate the disc is normally 40× speed.
Turbo Boost function, to raise the
2
Press and hold the Eject button for
read/write speed to 48× speed.
five seconds.
The Busy indicator blinks twice and the
Note
read/write speed switches to 48× speed.
• On rare occasions, some discs may not be able to
(The Turbo Boost function is active.)
tolerate 48× speed, causing them to break. We
recommend that you do not use deeply scratched,
Hint
brittle, or other discs that may break at 48× speed.
When you open the disc tray, the read/write speed
• The Turbo Boost function does not guarantee a 48×
reverts to its default of 40× speed.
write speed. Depending on the condition of the disc
you are using, the speed may be automatically
lowered.
• The Turbo Boost function does not increase read/write
speed with CD-RW discs.
DVD region codes
The playback of DVD-Video (DVD discs) is back DVD-Video whose region code
protected and controlled by a region code matches the one set the fifth time.
setting. For the drive to play back DVD-
Video, the region code on the DVD disc, the Do not attempt to make unauthorized
region code of the drive, and the region code changes to the region code. Any problems
of the DVD-Video software must all match.
resulting from doing so are not covered by
the warranty.
With this drive, the region code can be set up
to five times, including the initial assignment Hint
(RPC phase 2 standard). After setting the
You can change the region code of the drive on it's
properties dialog box accessible from the Device
region code five times, the setting becomes
Manager.
permanent and can no longer be changed.
From this point on, you are only able to play
Specifications
Compatible discs Read Write Drive
(max.) (max.) Data transfer rate
DVD+R (4×) 16×-CAV 4× DVD: 22.1 MB/s (16× speed 1) )
DVD+R (8×) 16×-CAV 8×-PCAV CD: 7.2 MB/s (48× speed 1) )
DVD+R (16×) 16×-CAV 16×-CAV
DVD+R Double Layer 8×-CAV 2.4× Access time
DVD+R Double Layer (8×) 8×-CAV 8×-ZCLV Average random stroke
DVD+RW 12×-CAV 2.4× Approx. 130 ms (DVD)
DVD+RW (4×) 12×-CAV 4× Approx. 135 ms (CD)
DVD+RW (High Speed) 12×-CAV 8×-ZCLV
1)
Maximum data transfer rate depends on the
DVD-R (4×) 16×-CAV 4×
capabilities of the host computer.
DVD-R (8×) 16×-CAV 8×-PCAV
DVD-R (16×) 16×-CAV 16×-CAV
Buffer under-run error protection
DVD-R (Dual Layer) 8×-CAV 4×
technology
DVD-RW 12×-CAV 2×
DVD-RW (2×) 12×-CAV 2×
DVD-RW (4×) 12×-CAV 4×
Operating Environment
DVD-RW (6×) 12×-CAV 6×
5 to 40 °C
−
DVD-ROM 16×-CAV
−
DVD-Video 6×-CAV
Power and Miscellaneous
DVD-RAM 1) 5×-PCAV 5×-PCAV
CD-R 48×-CAV 2) 48×-CAV 2) Power source
DC +5 V 1.5 A max.
CD-RW 32×-CAV 4×
CD-RW (High Speed) 32×-CAV 10× DC +12 V 1.5 A max.
CD-RW (Ultra Speed) 32×-CAV 24×-ZCLV
−
CD-ROM 48×-CAV 2) Size
− Approx. 145.8 × 41.3 × 165 mm (W×H×D)
3)
CD-DA 8×
−
CD-DA (DAE) 48×-CAV 2) (excluding front panel)
Disc diameters Weight
Approx. 0.9 kg (drive only)
DVD 12 cm
−
8 cm 4)
Laser
CD 12 cm
8 cm 4) CD
Wavelength: 783 nm
Output power (max): 90 mW (CW)
1)
Use a non-cartridge-type disc or a cartridge from which the
260 mW (Pulse)
disc can be ejected.
2) DVD
The default setting is 40×. You must use the turbo boost
function to achieve 48× speed. Wavelength: 658 nm
3) This product is designed to playback discs that conform to
Output power (max): 80 mW (CW)
the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music
300 mW (Pulse)
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
Interface
the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
Drive interface
When you use this unit as an audio CD player, please use
compact discs with the following mark.
ATAPI (EIDE)-compliant
Buffer capacity
4) With 8 cm discs, you must place the drive horizontally.
2 MB
Writing Systems
Drive product number (Inquiry)
DVD
SONY DVD RW DW-G120A
Random write
Sequential write
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
CD
Track-at-once
Disc-at-once
Session-at-once
Packet writing
Product and Support Information
Sony Global Sites Information (As of January, 2006)
Product purchased in the USA:* About the Bundled Writing Software
http://sony.storagesupport.com/ Detailed information about the supplied
writing software is available on the Web
Product purchased in Europe:*
sites of the software manufacturers and
http://www.sonyisstorage.com/
software distributors. (Accessible from the
* Local Web sites for computer peripheral products
links in each software application)
Technical Support
Please consult the above sources before Local technical support is only
calling with questions about using this
available in the specified sales
product, or with technical questions about
regions. The customers in these
the drive or the supplied software. If using
regions should be provided with
telephone or e-mail support, please have the
a warranty card for this product.
following information available:
For contact information, refer to
• Model number: DW-G120A the warranty card.
• Serial number
• Date and place of purchase
Note that technical support
• Computer maker and model number
conditions may vary according to
• Computer specifications (CPU speed,
the locality, and that charges
memory size, OS version, etc.)
and/or limited service may apply
• Writing software used (version, etc.)
in some regions.
Safety Regulations
WARNING
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
CAUTION:
As the laser beam in the DW-G120A is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
The use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
This label is located on the top of the drive unit enclosure.
Dieses Etikett befindet sich auf der Oberseite des Laufwerksgehäuses.
The DW-G120A is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located at the top of the enclosure.
Bei diesem DW-G120A handelt es sich um ein Laser-Produkt der Klasse 1.
Das Etikett mit der Aufschrift LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT befindet sich auf der Oberseite
des Gehäses.
CLASS 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
PRODUKT
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.)
• Power-Burn and are trademarks 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 TM and ® marks are not used in the text.
Before using this device, be sure to read the end-user license agreements for the software provided with your
computer.
❑ 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 in product
improvement.
Compliance Statements
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the
European Union and other European countries with separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall
not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
2-678-198-11(1)
DVD/CD
Rewritable Drive Unit
Product Information
Included Documents
❑ Quick Start Guide
❑ Electronic manual on the software disc
❑ Warranty card
❑ Product Information (this document)
DW-G120A
 2006 Sony Corporation
Printed in China P/N: 7819901471W
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
Förutom denna bruksanvisning finns mer information i "Brukanvisning för enhet med ATAPI gränssnitt" på
den medföljande programskivan.