IT 2-179-789-11 (1) 7819900837 DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Operating Instructions JP FR DE ES IT CS DRU-700A © 2004 Sony Corporation
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 prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit 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 DRU-700A is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Bei diesem DRU-700A 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.
Table of Contents Safety Regulations .......................... 2 Reaching the Highest Possible Data Transfer Rate ..............................29 Updating the Firmware ...............29 Introduction Unpacking the Package Contents ... 6 Features ........................................... 6 System Requirements ..................... 7 Part Names and Functions .............. 8 Setup Setting up the Drive ...................... 10 Appropriate Jumper Settings ........
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B Introduction Unpacking the Package Contents Features Please verify that the package contains the following when unpacking. If any of these items appear to be missing and/or damaged, please contact your dealer. ❑ An internal DVD/CD rewritable drive with ATAPI (EIDE) interface for computers. ❑ Can be used horizontally or vertically. ❑ The drive can write to double-layer discs. ❑ You can write at a maximum of 8x when using high speed DVD±R discs. ❑ The drive can write to seven types of disc.
The above requirements are the minimum necessary requirements to write to disc normally. Under actual operating conditions, the requirements imposed by your software must also be met. For details, refer to your software documentation. 2) The drive does not support ATAPI, therefore do not connect it to the IDE (ATAPI) interface connector of your computer's motherboard. 3) The drive consumes a lot of power when operating at high speeds.
Part Names and Functions Front Panel Rear Panel 8
A Disk tray E Do not use. Insert discs here, label side up. Hint B Eject button Press to open and close the disc tray. Analog stereo audio output. Using an audio cable, connect to the audio connector of a computer with a sound card. H Jumper A jumper is set on the appropriate pins before connecting the drive. C Busy indicator Indicates the drive status. Lit : The drive is reading data, playing back an audio CD, or writing packets.
B Setup Setting up the Drive The installation and setup procedures outlined below assume that you are using a standard computer. For details about how to install peripheral devices into your computer, refer to the instructions supplied with your computer. Before installing the drive Referring to “Unpacking the Package Contents” on page 6, verify that the contents of the drive package are complete.
2 Determine which connection method you want to use, and then adjust the jumper. Depending on whether you want to connect the drive as MASTER or SLAVE, place the jumper on the pins, as illustrated below. If you are unsure of the appropriate jumper setting, see “Appropriate Jumper Settings” on page 15.
3 Connect the cables. • Connect an unused power connector from the computer’s power supply to the DC input (power input) connector of the drive. • Connect the supplied IDE flat cable to the IDE connector of the drive. Hint If your computer supports digital playback, you do not need to connect the audio cable to the analog audio connector. Most computers support digital playback at this time.
Install the drive into a 5-inch drive bay with the supplied screws. 5 Replace the computer cover, and then reconnect the power cable to the outlet. 6 Start your computer, and make sure that the drive is detected. Setup 4 On the Windows desktop, open [My Computer], and verify that a new drive icon is displayed.
7 Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and then install the software on the disc. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For details about the software on the supplied software disc, see “Supplied Software” on page 19. Hint You do not need serial numbers when you install the software on the supplied software disc. However, in some instances you may have to purchase serial numbers or upgrade keys to upgrade the software.
Appropriate Jumper Settings Depending on the settings of your computer, use one of the following configurations. Hint Replacing your current optical drive with the DVD/CD rewritable drive Connect the drive as follows. DVD/CD rewritable drive 1st drive Hard disk drive (usually) MASTER Use the same setting as the current drive’s jumper setting. Current optical drive Primary IDE connector Secondary IDE connector 15 Setup Your computer has two IDE connectors: a primary and a secondary connector.
Installing the DVD/CD rewritable drive as a second drive Connect the drive as follows. 2nd drive DVD/CD rewritable drive 1st drive Hard disk drive (usually) MASTER Place the jumper in the MASTER position. Primary IDE connector Secondary IDE connector The following configuration is also possible. 2nd drive DVD/CD rewritable drive Place the jumper in the SLAVE position.
Installing the DVD/CD rewritable drive as a third drive Connect the drive as follows. 3 rd drive DVD/CD rewritable drive 2 Hard disk drive (usually) MASTER nd drive Hard disk drive, or DVD/CD drive, etc. MASTER Setup 1st drive Place the jumper in the SLAVE position. Primary IDE connector Secondary IDE connector The following configuration is also possible. 1st drive Hard disk drive (usually) MASTER 3 rd drive DVD/CD rewritable drive 2nd drive Hard disk drive, or DVD/CD drive, etc.
Installing the DVD/CD rewritable drive as a fourth drive Connect the drive as follows. 4th drive 1st drive Hard disk drive (usually) MASTER DVD/CD rewritable drive 3nd drive Hard disk drive, or DVD/CD drive, etc. MASTER 2nd drive Hard disk drive, or DVD/CD drive, etc. SLAVE Place the jumper in the SLAVE position.
B 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 Express A light version of the Nero Burning ROM software. Makes it even easier job to create CDs and DVDs. InCD 4 InCD 4 is a packet writing software. It supports writing to DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and CD-RW.
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 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. DVD Disc types Logo Read Write speed1) Write 1× to 8× DVD+R DL (Double layer) 1× to 2.4× DVD+RW 1× to 4× DVD-R 1× to 8× DVD-RW 1× to 4× Operation DVD+R DVD-ROM — — DVD-Video — — 1) Writing speed supported by the drive. Depending on your software and media, this speed may vary.
CD Disc types Logo Read Write Write speed CD-R Speed supported by the disc (max. 40×) CD-RW Speed supported by the disc (max. 4×) CD-RW (High Speed) Speed supported by the disc (max. 10×) CD-RW (Ultra Speed) Speed supported by the disc (max. 24×) CD-ROM CD-DA (audio only) CD Extra Video CD CD TEXT Disc diameters — — — — — — — — — — Read Write 12 cm 8 cm — Notes • Only round discs should be used with this drive. Attempting to read odd-shaped discs (stars, hearts, card shape, etc.
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 http://www.sonydvd-link.com. User support Web site Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and in the [Menu Selection] screen, click [User Support Web Page]. You can also directly type http://www.sonydvd-link.com in the address box of your Web browser.
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+R DL DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-RW CD-R CD-RW Want to create DVDVideo that can be played back by most drives and/or players Want to create DVDs that you can modify Want to create DVDs to which you can add to later.
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. CD-R Discs Data can be written to this type of disc only once, and once it has been written, it cannot be erased. Music CDs created on CD-R disc media can be played in a common CD player.
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. • When writing data to disc, the drive may adjust the writing speed to the quality of the disc in the drive. Depending on the transfer rate, there may also be limitations on writing speeds.
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. When using the drive as an audio CD player, only use audio CDs with the following mark.
Maximizing Performance 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. Updating the Firmware Hint The firmware is the built-in software that makes the drive work.
B Miscellaneous 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 condensation problems As much as possible, avoid sudden temperature changes.
Buffer underrun error protection Specifications Compatible discs Write (max.) 8×-CAV 8×-CAV 8×-CAV 6×-CAV 8×-CAV 8×-CAV 8×-CAV 8×-CAV 8×-CAV 8×-CAV 8×-CAV 8×-CAV 12×-CAV 4×-CAV 40×-CAV 32×-CAV 32×-CAV 32×-CAV 40×-CAV 10×-CAV 40×-CAV 2.4× 4× 8× ZCLV 2.4× 2.4× 4× 1× 4× 8× ZCLV 1× 2× 4× — — 40×-PCAV 4× 10× 24×-ZCLV — — — Disc diameters 12 cm 8 cm Operating environment Operating temperature 5 to 40 ºC Power and miscellaneous Power comsumption 25.5 W Power source DC +5 V 1.5 A max. DC +12 V 1.5 A max.
Support Overview If you have problems with the drive, or are unsure of a procedure or some other details, please contact your Sony customer support center. User Support Web Site You can find the following information on this Web site. The information is periodically updated, so we recommend that you visit regularly.
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: DRU-700A • Serial number • Date and place of purchase • Computer maker and model number • Computer specifications (CPU speed, memory size, OS version, etc.) • Writing software used (version, etc.
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