IT DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Operating Instructions JP FR DE ES IT CS DRX-S70U-W © 2009 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents Compliance Statements .................. 3 Miscellaneous Precautions for Use .......................21 Introduction Package Contents ............................ 4 Features ........................................... 4 System Requirements ..................... 5 Part Names and Functions .............. 6 Setup Placing the Drive ............................ 8 Connection through USB ............... 9 Before Connection ....................... 9 Installation .................................
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B Introduction 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. This product offers the following features.
System Requirements ❑ PC/AT-compatible computer ❑ CPU: Pentium III 1.0 GHz or higher (Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz or higher recommended) ❑ 256 MB RAM or more (512 MB RAM for Windows Vista) ❑ 1 GB free hard disk space (10 GB for DVD creation) ❑ Operating system: Windows XP Home Edition SP3/ Windows XP Professional SP3 (referred to as Windows XP SP3), or Windows Vista Home Basic SP1/Windows Vista Home Premium SP1/Windows Vista Business SP1/Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 ❑ Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.
Part Names and Functions Front Panel 1 2 34 5 Rear Panel 6 7 6
A Power indicator Introduction Indicates the power status. Lit: Power on Off: Power off B Busy indicator Indicates the drive status. Lit: The drive is Writing, Formatting, Reading data, Erasing, Load & Eject. Blinking: The drive is Playing back an audio CD. Off: The drive is in a state other than those outlined above. C Eject button Press to open the disc tray.
B Setup Placing the Drive Place the drive horizontally on a stable surface. Note This drive cannot be used in the vertical orientation.
Connection through USB Note This product including bundled software functions properly under Windows Vista, and Windows XP. It may not fulfill all functional and performance specification under other OS (operating system) environment. Setup Before Connection • Refer to the list of contents to verify that the package contents are complete. • If your computer is not equipped with a USB connector, install a USB interface card. • Have the manual for your computer handy.
3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. Note Connect the drive to a USB connector on the computer. 4 Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the software. Disconnection The disconnection procedure varies depending on your OS. When your computer detects the drive successfully, (or depending on your OS) appears on the Windows task bar. When you want to disconnect the drive, you must first stop it using this icon.
B Operation Using the Drive Use the supplied software to read and write to CDs and 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 Essentials Nero Express is a disc writing application that allows you to create CDs and DVDs through a simple step-by-step process. Nero Vision Essentials SE* DVD-Video and video CD authoring software.
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 DVD+R DVD+R DL (Double layer) Operation DVD+RW DVD+RW (High Speed) DVD-R DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) DVD-RW1) DVD-RAM2) 3) DVD-ROM — DVD-Video — 1) This drive is compatible with the DVD-RW disc displaying “ 2) This drive can read DVD-RAM discs displaying the “ operation is not supported. 3) Use a non-cartridge-type disc or a cartridge from which the disc can be ejected. ” mark. ”mark.
CD Disc types Logo Read Write CD-R CD-RW CD-RW (High Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed) CD-ROM — CD-DA (audio only) — CD Extra — Video CD — CD TEXT — Photo CD — Disc diameters DVD CD Read Write 12 cm 8 cm — 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.) may damage the drive. • Operation is not guaranteed when writing to or playing back 99 minute discs.
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 22 for details). User support Web site Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and in the [Menu Selection] screen, click [User Support Web Page].
Note Drives that do not have the Ultra Speed CD-RW logo cannot be used to write to Ultra 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 Ultra Speed CD-RW logo. Also, always set the writing speed to that specified for the particular Ultra Speed CD-RW disc media being used. Writing Speed When writing to CD-R and CD-RW discs, set the writing speed to that specified on the disc. Change the writing speed on the writing software.
Operation About playback/reading compatibility in DVDs DVD+R DL/DVD+R/DVD-R DL/DVD-R discs, as well as DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs created and finalized with the drive can be played back on almost all DVD-ROM drives. However depending on the type of your drive, playback of DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, and DVD-RW discs may not be supported. In addition, some drives do not support multi-session (DVD+R DL/DVD+R/ DVD+RW) or multi-border (DVD-R DL/DVD-R/DVD-RW).
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 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.
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, remove any disc beforehand. • Do not store discs in dusty, dirty or humid locations, in direct sunlight, or near heatgenerating devices.
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. Product and Support Information Sony Global Sites Information (As of February, 2009) Product purchased in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ 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: DRX-S70U-W • 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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