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3-3 Connections and Settings / 3-4 Power Preparations
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3-3 Connections
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3-3-1
Connecting to a
Computer
By connecting this unit to a computer,
you can use the utility software, and the
other software.
For a connection example, see 1-2 “Example of
Use” (page 4).
For details about the recommended
configurations of the computer to connect to
this unit, check the technical note, which can
be downloaded from the Sony Creative
Software site (page 6).
• Install the Optical Disc Archive
Software
in advance.
• To disconnect the ODS-D55U/D77U/
D77UA/D280U from a Windows
computer, run the “Safely Remove
Hardware” dialog, and then
disconnect the cable.
• If you start a Windows computer with
the cartridge injected, the computer
may fail in normal operation or run
sluggishly.
• The computer may not start properly
if the unit’s power is on, depending
on the computer to which it is
connected. In this case, turn off the
power of this unit, or disconnect the
USB cable, and then start the
computer.
3-4 Power
Preparations
This unit can be powered by the AC
adapter.
Connect the AC adapter and a power
cord to the DC power inlet connector
on the rear panel of the unit.
(ODS-D55U/D77UA/D280U)
It is not possible to power this unit
through a USB cable.
Notes
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