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Operating Instructions

© 2009 Sony Corporation

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DVD/CD
Rewritable Drive

DRX-S77U

Summary of Contents for DRX-S77U

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions 2009 Sony Corporation IT JP FR DE ES IT CS DVD CD Rewritable Drive DRX S77U ...

Page 2: ... Using the Drive 8 Supplied Software For Windows only 8 Using Generic Software with the Drive 9 Compatible Discs 10 Recommended Writable Discs 12 Writable Discs and Compatibility 13 Precautions on Writing Playing Discs 14 Miscellaneous Precautions for Use 16 Support Overview 17 User Support Web Site 17 Update the Drive Firmware 17 Product and Support Information 17 Specifications 18 ...

Page 3: ...ating problems caused by improper installation of software loss of data discs or other accidental or incidental damage that might occur when using this product The guarantee and user support for this product are valid only within the countries or sales regions specified on the warranty card Copyright laws prohibit the copying in part or in full of the supplied software and documentation or loaning...

Page 4: ...ts the following requirements1 For Windows 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 5 GB free hard disk space 10 GB for DVD creation Operating system Windows XP Windows XP Home Edition SP3 Windows XP Professional SP3 Windows Vista Windows Vista Home Basic SP1 Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 Windows Vista Business SP1...

Page 5: ...s Lit Power on Off Power off C Busy indicator Indicates the drive status Lit Blinking The drive is reading or writing data Off The drive is in a state other than those outlined above D Eject button Press to open the disc tray E Emergency eject hole If you cannot open the disc tray with the eject button turn off the drive and then insert a thin elongated object into this hole to eject the disc tray...

Page 6: ...e s DC IN jack and connect the power cord to the power outlet Note This drive does not have a power switch The drive turns on when connected to a power supply with the AC power adapter 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer Note Connect the drive to a USB port on the computer Do not connect the drive via a USB hub device 4 Windows PC Insert the supplied software disc into the DV...

Page 7: ...ur OS appears on the Windows task bar When you want to disconnect the drive you must first stop it using this icon 1 Click on the task bar and click the drive to be disconnected on the shortcut menu 2 Operate following the message displayed if any 3 Disconnect the USB cable Disconnection ...

Page 8: ...ro Vision Essentials DVD Video and Video CD authoring software Nero ShowTime Essentials DVD Video and Video CD playback software Nero CoverDesigner Essentials CD and DVD cover and label creation software Nero Toolkit The utilities of Nero Toolkit provide information about the system and more Nero Disc Speed tests the speed of the existing drives Nero DriveSpeed adjusts the write speed to minimize ...

Page 9: ... on your computer Taking appropriate steps to avoid this situation especially in the case of packet writing software1 or format utility2 will help prevent erratic operation of the software and or computer If the generic software you are using does not detect the drive correctly visit the Web site of the software manufacturer and update the software as this may solve the problem 1 Such as Roxio s D...

Page 10: ...g mark 2 This drive can read DVD RAM discs displaying the mark However the write operation is not supported 3 Use a non cartridge type disc or a cartridge from which the disc can be ejected Disc types Logo Read Write DVD R DVD R DL Double layer DVD RW DVD RW High Speed DVD R DVD R DL Dual Layer DVD RW1 DVD RAM2 3 DVD ROM DVD Video ...

Page 11: ... discs should be used with this drive Attempting to read odd shaped discs stars hearts card shape etc may damage the drive Disc types Logo Read Write CD R1 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 Read Write DVD 12 cm 8 cm CD 12 cm 8 cm ...

Page 12: ...r details Note You can safely use most disc formats that comply to the appropriate standards with this drive However bear in mind that some generic discs do not comply to quality or performance standards necessary for safe use with this drive If you use such discs the drive may automatically adjust the writing speed writing errors may occur and discs that have been written to may generate reading ...

Page 13: ...s created and finalized with this drive can be read on most CD ROM drives However some older CD ROM drives cannot read CD RW discs Similarly CD R music discs created and finalized with this drive can be played on most CD players but some CD players and automobile CD players do not support or guarantee playback of CD R discs Due to differences in CD ROM drive CD player CD R disc and CD RW disc char...

Page 14: ... assignment RPC phase 21 standard After setting the region code five times the setting becomes permanent and can no longer be changed From this point on you are only able to play back DVD Video whose region code matches the one set the fifth time Do not attempt to make unauthorized changes to the region code Any problems resulting from doing so are not covered by the warranty Hint You can change t...

Page 15: ...ve as an audio CD player only use audio CDs with the following mark Some of these discs are encoded in such a way as to prevent sampling and or copy while others can only be played back under certain conditions For details refer to the documentation of your audio CD Attention Regarding DualDisc Software A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digit...

Page 16: ...n occurs turn off the power and leave the appliance until the condensation disappears after the condensation disappears you can use the appliance again If you use the appliance during condensation this may cause the appliance to malfunction Handling discs Handle discs only by the edges Never touch the recording surface Do not affix labels on discs Do not store discs in dusty dirty or humid locatio...

Page 17: ...s 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 Sony Global Sites Information As of November 2009 Product purchased in the USA http www sony optiarc us external Product purchased in Canada http www sony ca Product purchased in Australia or New Zealand http www sony com au Product purchased in Europe ...

Page 18: ...at technical support conditions may vary according to the locality and that charges and or limited service may apply in some regions Specifications 1 Use a non cartridge type disc or a cartridge from which the disc can be ejected Depending on your system there may be limitations on maximum writing speed Interface Drive interface USB 2 0 compliant Hi Speed USB 1 Buffer capacity 2 MB Operating Envir...

Page 19: ...C power adapter1 Type HDAC M1 Input AC 100 V 240 V Output DC 5 2 V 2 A 1 Use an AC power cord appropriate to the region or country of use Miscellaneous Size Approx 136 5 19 146 5 mm 5 3 8 3 4 53 4 in W H D Weight Approx 300 g drive only Design and specifications are subject to change without notice ...

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