Sony DRX-120L User Manual

Introduction
The DRX-120L offers the following features. Reads CD-ROM discs at up to 32 speed.
Features "Power-Burn conformed"
An external DVD+RW/CD-RW drive with technology to prevent buffer under-run errors.
i.LINK (IEEE1394) interface for PCs. "Power-Burn conformed" is used to refer
Writes up to 2.4 speed on DVD+R/ to a CD-R/RW that uses CD-R/RW
DVD+RW discs. recording technology (ICs and/or
Reads DVD-ROM/DVD+R/DVD+RW firmware) other than Power-Burn, but
discs at up to 8 speed. provides performance equivalent to that
Writes up to 12 speed on CD-R discs. of Sony original Power-Burn technology
Writes up to 10 speed on CD-RW discs. based on the Power-Burn concept.
System Requirements
The DRX-120L can be used in systems with
CAUTION
the following capabilities.
• The above system requirements is given as a
minimum requirement for a system on which basic
CPU: Pentium II 400 MHz or higher
writing performance can be obtained. In actual use,
recommended.
the requirements for the writing software and other
PC/AT-compatible PC
supplied software also have to be taken into
OS: consideration. (Normally, these requirements will be
higher than the above specifications.) Refer to your
Windows 98 Second Edition
software user's guides for details.
(Windows 98 SE),
• Writing speed may automatically be adjusted
Windows 2000 Professional
depending on the disc specified speed or disc
(Windows 2000),
conditions such as weight imbalance and eccentricity.
Windows Milienium Edition
Incompatible Sony VAIO
(Windows Me),
Computer Models
Windows XP Home Edition or
The i.LINK DVD+RW/CD-RW drive does not function
Windows XP Professional
with the following Sony VAIO computer models,
(Windows XP) regardless of the version of Windows.
At least 64 MB RAM
Products for Japan : PCG-F34/BP, PCG-Z505JL,
At least 1 GB available hard disk space
PCG-Z505J/BP, PCG-Z505JX
Available of an i.LINK connector or
Products for USA : PCG-F360, PCG-F350,
i.LINK interface card PCG-F340, PCG-Z505R,
PCG-Z505RX
Products for Europe: PCG-F304, PCG-F305
Warranty Card and After-Sales Service
Warranty
• A warranty card should be provided with • The warranty period is one year from the
this product at the place of purchase. date of purchase.
• Please read the warranty card, fill in the
Note
specified information, and retain it for
The warranty and technical support service are valid
future reference.
only in the countries or sales regions specified on the
warranty card.
After-Sales Service
Repairs under Warranty Repair Requirements
We provide repair services as described in If the drive needs repair, return it together with all
this and on the Warranty Card. supplied accessories (cables and AC adapter) to
Please contact your supplier or repair service your place of purchase or repair service provider.
provider for details. If you return the drive to your place of
purchase or repair service provider because
Repairs outside of Warranty
of damage resulting from misuse or other
If operation can be restored by repair, we
causes, you will be responsible for all repair-
will repair the drive for a charge.
related expenses, including shipping and
handling and product adjustments.
Accessory List
Please verify that the package includes the following accessories with the DRX-120L when
unpacking.
If any of these items appears to be missing or damaged, please contact your supplier.
• DRX-120L drive • i.LINK cable (6 pin - 6 pin)
• AC Power Cord • AC Adaptor (AC-12V1)
• Ferrite Clamp • DRX-120L User's Guide
• Quick Start Guide (for i.LINK Interface Drive) • Software Quick Start Guide
• Software Disc • Warranty Card
• Blank DVD+RW disc
Before Connecting the i.LINK Cable to the Computer
Attach the ferrite clamp to the Computer end of the i.LINK cable. Position the ferrite clamp as
shown in the illustration below, and then secure the ferrite clamp by closing it until you hear a click.
to Computer
Approximately
8 cm
Approximately
8 cm
Note
To guard against possible loss or damage, be sure to make a backup copy of the provided software disc on a CD-R
disc or other media. The software disc is not sold separately.
Please Record Responsibly
Before copying anything onto a disc, please be sure you are not violating copyright laws.
Most software companies allow you to make a back-up or archive copy of software. Check
your software's license agreement for specific details.
DRX-120L CD-ROM 32
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
DVD+RW/CD-RW Power-Burn Conformed
DVD+R DVD+RW 2.4
Power-Burn Conformed
DVD-ROM DVD+R DVD+RW 8 CD-R/RW Power-Burn
Power-Burn
CD-R 12 CD-R/RW
CD-RW 10
DRX-120L
•
CPU Pentium II 400MHz
PC/AT
OS
Windows 98 Second Edition
(Windows 98 SE)
•
Windows 2000 Professional
(Windows 2000)
Windows Millennium Edition
(Windows Me)
VAIO
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional
(Windows XP)
PCG-F34/BP PCG-Z505JL
PCG-Z505J/BP PCG-Z505JX
RAM 64 M
PCG-F360 PCG-F350
1 G
PCG-F340 PCG-Z505R
i.LINK i.LINK
PCG-Z505RX
PCG-F304 PCG-F305
• • 1
•
i.LINK AC
DVD+RW/CD-RW
•
6
DRX-120L
• DRX-120L • i.LINK 6pin - 6pin
• AC • AC AC-12V1
• • DRX-120L
• i.LINK •
• •
• DVD+RW
i.LINK
i.LINK
8 cm
8 cm
CD-R
Main Specifications
Compatible disc Operating/Storage Environment
DVD-Video Operating temperature
DVD+R 5 to 35 ºC
DVD+RW
DVD-ROM
CD-R
CD-RW
5 35
CD-ROM
IC.
CD-ROM XA
Power and Miscellaneous
CD-DA
Drive Rated Input: DC 12 V
CD Extra (CD+)
CD TEXT
Power consumption: 2.0 A
Photo CD
AC adapter (AC-12V1)
Video CD
Rated Input: AC 100-240 V
Disc diameter 12 cm
Size
8 cm (reading only)
Approx. 164.0 53.2 246.6 mm (WHD)
Weight
Writing Systems
Approx. 1.85 kg (drive only)
DVD
Random write
Sequential write
CD
Track-at-once
AC
Disc-at-once
Session-at-once
Windows Packet writing
164.0 53.2 246.6 mm
Drive
1.85 kg
Data transfer rate
Up to 4800 kbytes/sec (32 speed 1) )
Interface
Access time
Drive interface
Average random stroke
IEEE1394 compliant
Approx. 150 ms (DVD)
Approx. 120 ms (CD)
1) Maximum data transfer rate depends on the
capabilities of the host PC
IEEE1394
Buffer capacity
4800 k /S 32 1)
2 MB
DVD 150 ms
2 M
CD 120 ms
1)
Please note that specifications and
appearance may be subject to change
without notice.
Buffer under-run error protection
technology
CD-Rewritable/
DVD+RW Drive
(External Power Jack)
User's Guide
DC 12 V
2.0 A
AC-12V1
AC 100-240 V
DRX-120L
2002 Sony Corporation
English
Please refer to this manual together with the "i.LINK 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 i.LINK 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 i.LINK-Schenittstelle
Anwenderanleitung" auf der mitgelieferten Software-Disc.
Español
Consulte este manual junto con la "Unidad de interfaz i.LINK 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 i.LINK"
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 i.LINK" incluído no disco
de software fornecido, para obter informações mais detalhadas.
Nederlands
Raadpleeg deze handleiding alsook de "i.LINK 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 i.LINK gränssnitt" på
den medföljande programskivan.
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