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BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide
BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive
Operating Instructions
❍ User's Guide
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BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Table of Contents BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide Back to Top page Table of Contents Introduction ● Part Names and Functions ● Setup Operation ● Using the Drive ● Compatible Discs ● Recommended Writable Discs ● Writable Disc Features ● Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs Miscellaneous ● Precautions for Use ● Cleaning ● Product and Support Information ● Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Di
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BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Table of Contents the specified or recommended system environment, in accordance with the documentation, and applies only to this BD/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, l
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BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Part Names and Functions BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Part Names and Functions Front Panel Disc tray Load a disc here. For details about the compatible disc types, see "Compatible Discs". Power Indicator Indicates the power status. Lit: The AC power adapter is supplying power to the drive. Busy indicator Indicates the drive status. Lit/blinking The drive is writing or reading data. Off The drive is in a state other tha
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BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Part Names and Functions Emergency Eject Hole If you cannot open the disc tray with the eject button, turn off the drive, and then insert a thin, elongated object into this hole to eject the disc tray manually. Rear Panel DC IN Jack Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC power adapter. Connect this assembly to the DC IN jack, and then connect the whole to the AC outlet. USB Connector Used with a USB cable to connect the drive to a computer or
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BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Setup BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Setup Connection | Disconnection Connection 1. Start your computer. 2. Connect the necessary cables. ❍ Connect the USB cable to the drive's USB connector. ❍ Connect the supplied AC power cord to the supplied AC power adapter. Then connect the AC power adapter to the drive's DC IN jack, and connect the power cord to the power outlet. 1. AC power cord 2. AC power adapter file
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BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Setup 3. USB Cable Note This drive does not have a power switch. The drive turns on when connected to a power supply with the AC power adapter. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. Note Connect the drive to a USB connector on the computer. 4. When the computer is ready, confirm that the drive is detected. 5. Insert the supplied software disc into the drive and install the writing software. Disconnection The disconnection p
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BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Setup shortcut menu. 2. Operate following the message displayed, if any. 3. Disconnect the USB cable. Note If you disconnect the USB cable without performing the procedure above, your computer may operate erratically or data may be damaged. Be sure to perform the procedure above before disconnecting the USB cable. Page up (C)2010 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. file:///E|/manual/english/manuals/manual/T003SETUP.html (3 von 3)30.09.2010 10:
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BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Using the Drive BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Using the Drive Use the supplied software with the drive. Refer to the instruction of each software for details about their operation. Using Generic Software with the Drive 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
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BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Compatible Discs BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Compatible Discs Recommended Writable Discs | Writable Disc Features The following discs are compatible with the drive. BD Disc types Logo Read Write BD-R 25GB BD-R 25GB LTH Type BD-R 50GB BD-RE 25GB BD-RE 50GB 1) – BD-ROM 1) A system environment sufficient to meet the demands of BD-ROM playback is required. Note The drive cannot record to or playback the cartridge-encased discs
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BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Compatible Discs Disc types Logo Read Write DVD+R DVD+R DL (Double Layer) DVD+RW DVD+RW (High Speed) DVD-R DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) 1) DVD-RW 2) DVD-RAM DVD-ROM – DVD-Video – 1) This drive is compatible with the DVD-RW disc displaying mark. 2) Use a non-cartridge-type disc or a cartridge from which the disc can be ejected. CD Disc types Logo Read Write file:///E|/manual/english/manuals/manual/T005DISCS.html (2 von 7)30.09.2010 10:49:33
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BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Compatible Discs CD-R CD-RW CD-RW (High Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed) CD-ROM – CD-DA (audio only) – CD Extra – Video CD – Disc diameters Read Write 12 cm BD 8 cm – – 12 cm DVD 8 cm 12 cm CD 8 cm Note ● Only round discs should be used with this drive. Attempting to read odd-shaped discs (stars, hearts, card shape, etc.) may damage the drive. file:///E|/manual/english/manuals/manual/T005DISCS.html (3 von 7)30.09.2010 10:49:33
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BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Compatible Discs Page up Recommended Writable Discs We recommend that you use Sony-brand discs. Note You can safely use most disc formats that comply to the appropriate standards with this drive. However, bear in mind that some generic discs do not comply to quality or performance standards necessary for safe use with this drive. If you use such discs, the drive may automatically adjust the writing speed, writing errors may occur, and discs that have
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BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Compatible Discs Drives that do not have the High Speed CD-RW logo cannot be used to write to High Speed CD-RW discs. When writing or adding to such discs with a drive other than this one, make sure that the drive has the High Speed CD-RW logo. Also, always set the writing speed to that specified for the particular High Speed CD-RW disc media being used. Ultra Speed CD-RW Discs The drive can write to Ultra Speed CD-RW disc media. Data written on Ultra
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BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Compatible Discs DVD-ROM drive and the DVD player and on the logical format selected when it is recorded (written). DVD+RW and DVD-RW Discs Data can be repeatedly written to or erased from this type of disc. Typically, a new DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc can be rewritten about 1,000 times. Playback (read) compatibility of DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs depends on the capability of the DVD-ROM drive and the DVD player and on the logical format selected when it is reco
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BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Compatible Discs It cannot record to or playback the cartridge-encased discs that support BD-RE Ver.1.0 (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable Format Ver.1.0). Players designed for use with BD-RE Ver.1.0 discs cannot play back BDs created with this drive. About Playback Compatibility BD-RE/R discs recorded with the drive and the bundled software may not play back on other BD devices. Consult the manufacturer of your BD device. Page up (C)2010 Sony Corporation. All
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BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs 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. ● When writing data to disc, the drive may
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BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs Manager. Precautions when playing back DVD-Video DVD-Video disc playback conditions are sometimes determined by software manufacturers. Because the drive plays back discs as determined by software manufacturers, some drive functions may not always perform as expected. When playing back DVD-Video, refer to the documentation accompanying each disc. DVD copy protection technology Most DVD-Video discs on the market are
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BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs About "Blu-ray 3D" playback This drive supports playback of "Blu-ray 3D" disc titles. To playback the "Blu-ray 3D" disc titles, the drive should be used with a system that meets the specified requirements. For details, refer to the information supplied from the software manufacturer. Page up (C)2010 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. file:///E|/manual/english/manuals/manual/T006PLAYDISC.html (3 von 3)30.09.201
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BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Precautions for Use BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Precautions for Use Operation and storage conditions Avoid using or storing the drive in a hot or humid location, or where it might be subject to severe vibration or direct sunlight. On transportation ● Please repack the drive in its original carton when shipping by itself. ● If the drive is to be shipped while installed in a PC, remove any disc beforehand. Avoiding c
