Miscellaneous. Sony DRX-700UL

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. Do not attempt to use the drive immediately after moving it from a cold to a warm location, or raising the room temperature suddenly, as condensation may form within the drive. If the temperature changes suddenly while using the drive, stop using it but keep the power on for at least an hour.

Handling discs

• Handle discs only by the edges. Never touch the recording surface.

• Do not store discs in dusty, dirty or humid locations, in direct sunlight, or near heatgenerating devices.

• To protect important data, always keep discs in their protective cases.

• Do not wipe writable discs to clean them before recording data. Instead, use a blower to remove any dust.

• Data may not record properly if a scratch or dust is present on the unrecorded area of writable discs. Use special care when handling.

• Do not affix labels on discs.

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Specifications

Compatible discs Read Write

DVD+R

DVD+R (4

DVD+R (8

DVD-R

DVD-R (4

DVD-R (8

DVD-RW

×

×

DVD-RW (2

DVD-RW (4

DVD-Video

)

)

)

)

8

(max.)

×

-CAV

8

8

×

DVD+R Double Layer 6

DVD+RW

DVD+RW (4

×

DVD-ROM

CD-R

CD-RW

×

×

)

)

)

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

×

×

×

×

8

×

12

4

40

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CD-RW (High Speed) 32

×

×

×

×

CD-RW (Ultra Speed) 32

CD-ROM 40

×

CD-DA

CD-DA (DAE)

10

40

×

-CAV

-CAV

-CAV

-CAV

-CAV

-CAV

-CAV

-CAV

-CAV

-CAV

-CAV

-CAV

-CAV

-CAV 40

-CAV

-CAV

-CAV 24

×

-CAV

-CAV

-CAV

8

8

(max.)

2.4

×

4

×

×

ZCLV

2.4

×

×

×

2.4

×

4

×

1

×

4

×

ZCLV

1

2

4

×

×

—

—

-PCAV

4

10

×

—

—

—

×

-ZCLV

Disc diameters 12 cm

8 cm —

Writing systems

DVD

Random write

Sequential write

CD

Track-at-once

Disc-at-once

Session-at-once

Packet writing

Drive

Data transfer rate

DVD: 16.2 MB/s (12

×

speed

CD: 6.0 MB/s (40

×

speed

1)

)

1)

)

Access time

Average random stroke

Approx. 130 ms (DVD)

Approx. 135 ms (CD)

1)

Maximum data transfer rate depends on the capabilities of the host computer.

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Buffer underrun error protection

Operating environment

Operating temperature

5 to 35 ºC

Power and miscellaneous

Power source

DC +12 V (supplied from the DC IN jack)

Consumption

Max. 3.0 A

AC adapter

AC 100 - 240 V (use a power cord appropriate to the region or country of use)

Size

Approx. 52

×

164

×

234 mm (W

×

H

×

D)

(excluding front panel)

Weight

Approx. 1.5 kg (drive only)

Interface

Drive interface

IEEE1394-compliant (6-pin connector)

×

1

IEEE1394-compliant (4-pin connector)

×

1

USB 2.0-compliant (Hi-Speed USB)

×

1

Buffer capacity

2 MB

Drive product number (Inquiry)

SONY DVD RW DRU-700A

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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.

• Information about the drive

• Information about the software supplied with the drive

• Latest firmware

• Frequently asked questions

• Troubleshooting guide

• Certified compatible computers

• Certified compatible discs

• Operating instructions

• Et cetera

Accessing the 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 the user support Web site address (see Product and Support

Information for details) in the address box of your Web browser.

Update the Drive Firmware

Some problems encountered when using the drive can be solved simply by updating the drive firmware. Firmware updates are available on the user support Web site.

Access the site, make sure that there is an update for your firmware, and follow the instructions on the screen to proceed with download and installation.

Product and Support

Information

Sony Global Sites Information

(As of April, 2004)

Product purchased in the USA:* http://sony.storagesupport.com/

Product purchased in Canada: http://www.sony.ca/

Product purchased in Australia or New

Zealand: http://www.sony.com.au/

Product purchased in Europe:* http://www.sonydvd-link.com

Product purchased in Hong Kong:* http://www.sony.com.hk/Electronics/cp

Product purchased in China:* http://www.sony.com.cn/electronics/edmh/ default1.html

Product purchased in Singapore: http://www.sony.com.sg/asianit/

Product purchased in Taiwan:* http://www.sony.com.tw/stwn/cpd/ index.htm

Product purchased in Korea:* http://www.sony.co.kr/cp

Product purchased in Brazil: http://www.sonybrasil.com.br

Product purchased in the Middle East: http://www.sony-middleeast.com

* Local Web sites for computer peripheral products

About the Bundled Software

Detailed information about the supplied software is available on the Web sites of the software manufacturer.

http://www.nero.com

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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-700UL

• 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.)

Local technical support is only available in the specified sales regions. The customers in these regions should be provided with a warranty card for this product. For contact information, refer to the warranty card.

Note that technical support conditions may vary according to the locality, and that charges and/or limited service may apply in some regions.

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