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Sony BDX-S500U manual

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Operating Instructions ❍ User's Guide ● Please note that older browsers may not display these pages properly. ● The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. (C)2010 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. file:///E|/manual/english/manuals/index.ht[...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Table of Contents BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide Back to Top page Table of Contents Introduction ● Part Names and Functions ● Setup Operation ● Using the Drive ● Compatible Discs ● Recommended Writable Discs ● Writable Disc Features ● Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs Mi[...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Table of Contents the specified or recommended system environment, in accordance with the documentation, and applies only to this BD/DVD/CD rewritable drive. Our customer service and user support apply only under these product warranty conditions. ● Please note that we cannot accept responsibility f[...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Part Names and Functions BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Part Names and Functions Front Panel Disc tray Load a disc here. For details about the compatible disc types, see "Compatible Discs" . Power Indicator Indicates the power status. Lit: The AC power adapter [...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Part Names and Functions 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 manually. Rear Panel DC IN Jack Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC power adapter. Connect t[...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Setup BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Setup Connection | Disconnection Connection 1. Start your computer. 2. Connect the necessary cables. ❍ Connect the USB cable to the drive's USB connector. ❍ Connect the supplied AC power cord to the supplied AC power adapter.[...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Setup 3. USB Cable 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 connector on the computer. 4. When the computer is ready, confirm [...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Setup shortcut menu. 2. Operate following the message displayed, if any. 3. Disconnect the USB cable. Note If you disconnect the USB cable without performing the procedure above, your computer may operate erratically or data may be damaged. Be sure to perform the procedure above before disconnecting t[...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Using the Drive BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Using the Drive Use the supplied software with the drive. Refer to the instruction of each software for details about their operation. Using Generic Software with the Drive Using software other than the supplied software (su[...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Compatible Discs BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Compatible Discs Recommended Writable Discs | Writable Disc Features The following discs are compatible with the drive. BD Disc types Logo Read Write BD-R 25GB BD-R 25GB LTH Type BD-R 50GB BD-RE 25GB BD-RE 50GB BD-ROM 1) ?[...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Compatible Discs 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-RW 1) DVD-RAM 2) DVD-ROM – DVD-Video – 1) This drive is compatible with the DVD-RW disc displaying mark. 2) Use a non-cartridge-type disc or a cartridge from which t[...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Compatible Discs CD-R CD-RW CD-RW (High Speed) CD-RW (Ultra Speed) CD-ROM – CD-DA (audio only) – CD Extra – Video CD – Disc diameters Read Write BD 12 cm 8 cm – – DVD 12 cm 8 cm CD 12 cm 8 cm Note ● Only round discs should be used with this drive. Attempting to read odd-shaped discs (sta[...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Compatible Discs Page up Recommended Writable Discs We recommend that you use Sony-brand discs. 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 [...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Compatible Discs Drives that do not have the High Speed CD-RW logo cannot be used to write to High 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 High Speed CD-RW logo. Also, always set the writing speed to that specified for [...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Compatible Discs DVD-ROM drive and the DVD player and on the logical format selected when it is recorded (written). DVD+RW and DVD-RW Discs Data can be repeatedly written to or erased from this type of disc. Typically, a new DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc can be rewritten about 1,000 times. Playback (read) com[...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Compatible Discs It cannot record to or playback the cartridge-encased discs that support BD-RE Ver.1.0 (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable Format Ver.1.0). Players designed for use with BD-RE Ver.1.0 discs cannot play back BDs created with this drive. About Playback Compatibility BD-RE/R discs recorded with the[...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide Back to Contents 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[...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs Manager. Precautions when playing back DVD-Video DVD-Video disc playback conditions are sometimes determined by software manufacturers. Because the drive plays back discs as determined by software manufacturers, some drive functions may not always perform as expect[...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Precautions on Writing/Playing Discs About "Blu-ray 3D" playback This drive supports playback of "Blu-ray 3D" disc titles. To playback the "Blu-ray 3D" disc titles, the drive should be used with a system that meets the specified requirements. For details, refer to the inf[...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Precautions for Use BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide Back to Contents 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 t[...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Precautions for Use ● Do not store discs in dusty, dirty or humid locations, in direct sunlight, or near heat-generating 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 r[...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Cleaning BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Cleaning Cabinet | Discs | Disc Cleaning Precautions Cabinet Wipe dirt from the cabinet with a soft dry cloth. For heavy dirt, wipe with a cloth moistened with synthetic detergent. Do not use thinner, benzene or alcohol, which coul[...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Cleaning ● Data may not record properly if a scratch or dust is present on the unrecorded area of recordable discs. Use special care when handling. (C)2010 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. file:///E|/manual/english/manuals/manual/T008CARE.html (2 von 2)30.09.2010 10:49:34[...]

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    BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide -- Product and Support Information BD/DVD/CD Rewritable Drive User's Guide Back to Contents Product and Support Information Technical Support Please consult the website before calling with questions about using this product, or with technical questions about the drive or the supplied software. If us[...]