20
GB
Recording Data on a DVD or CD
You can write text or video data stored on the hard disk to DVD+R DL
(Double Layer), DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD-R,
DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R, and CD-RW.
For details on operation, refer to “Help and Support” of Windows.
Note
If you record using Windows feature with Windows XP, recording is
possible only on CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD-RAM. You cannot record on
other discs.
Notes about Playing a DVD Video
You can enjoy watching DVD videos on your personal computer, using this
drive. For details on operation, refer to “Help” of Windows Media Player.
Notes
• Before playing a DVD video, see “Region code of playable DVD videos” on
page 21.
• Compatibility with the wide range of DVDs in circulation cannot be guaranteed.
Depending on the disc, there may be functional limitations, sound interruptions,
or dropped frames. Some discs may not play at all.
• During playback of DVD video discs, do not attempt to modify display settings
such as the screen resolution or color quality. Doing so could destabilize the
operation of the personal computer or make it impossible to modify settings.
Always close Windows Media Player before modifying display settings.
• Do not press the drive’s eject button during playback of DVD video discs.
• Make sure that your personal computer’s power management function is not
enabled during data writing.
Be sure to quit Windows Media Player if the power management function is
activated. For details on the power management function, refer to the manuals
provided with your personal computer.
• During playback of some DVD video discs with high quality sound (20-bit or 24-
bit sampling), noise during playback or other problems may occur. When playing
such discs via the personal computer connected to an audio system, turn down the
volume, and test for normal playback first to prevent the possibility of damage to
the speakers.
• Do not use a screen saver while playing a DVD video with Windows Media
Player.
• Other personal computers (made by companies other than SONY) may not be
able to play back DVD video discs. To play back DVD video discs, DVD
playback software is required.
