Sony DRX-820UL-T manual

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    F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX- 820UL-T26806281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB00COV.FM Operating Instructions DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Cover © 2006 Sony Corporation 2-680-628- 11 (1) 4J.B8A04.001 IT JP FR DE ES IT CS DVD/CD Rewritable Drive DRX-820UL-T GB01COV1.book Page 1 Friday , January 13, 2006 3:49 PM[...]

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    2 masterpage:Left DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB01REG.fm Safety Regulations WARNING You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do no[...]

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    DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Right 3 F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB01REG.fm CE Sicherheitsbe stimmungen Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die Verwend ung in folgender / folgenden Umgebung(en): • Wohngegenden • Gewerbegebiete • Leichtindus triegebiete (Diese[...]

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    4 DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Left F:SuzukiA #5120839_DRX -820UL-T26806 2811126806 28111_DRX82 0UL-T_OIGB02COV 1TOC.fm Table of Contents Safety Regulations .............. ............ 2 Compliance Statements ............... ... 3 Introduction Unpacking the Package Contents ... 6 Features .............. .............. .............[...]

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    DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Right 5 F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB03REG.fm • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Pentium is a registrated trademark of Intel Corporation. • Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows are regist ered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Macintosh, Mac OS, Power[...]

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    6 DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Left masterpage:Left F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB04STA.fm B Introduction Unpacking the Package Contents Please verif y that th e package contains t he following when unpacking. If any of these items appear to be missing and/or damaged, please contact your dealer.[...]

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    DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Right 7 Introducti on F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB04STA.fm System Requirements The drive should be used with a system that meets the followi ng requirements 1) . Window s ❑ PC/AT-compat ible computer ❑ CPU: Pentium III, 800 MHz or higher (with Nero Vision Expre[...]

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    8 DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Left masterpage:Left F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB04STA.fm Part Names and Functions Front Panel Rear Panel 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 GB01COV1.book Page 8 Friday , January 13, 2006 3:49 PM[...]

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    DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Right 9 Introducti on F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB04STA.fm A Busy indicator Indicates the drive status. Lit: The drive is reading data, playing back an audio CD, or writing packets. Blinking: The drive is writing data (disc-at-once, track-at-once), formatting a dis[...]

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    10 DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Left F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB05SET.fm B Setup Placing the Drive Attach the supplied stand as illustrated below to use the drive vertically. Position the drive so that the stand straddles the two anti-vibration pads on the drive bottom and then press it into [...]

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    DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Right 11 Setup F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB05SET.fm Connection through i.LINK Note This product including bundled software fu nctions properly under Windows XP, Wind ows 2000, and Mac OS X (10.2 or later ). It may not fulfill all functional and performa nce specif [...]

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    12 DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Left F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB05SET.fm 1 Start your comput er. 2 Connect the necessa ry cables, then tur n on the drive. • Connect the i.LINK cable to the 6-pin i.LI NK connector on the drive. − For a computer’s 4-pin i.LINK co nne ctor: connect to the [...]

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    DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Right 13 Setup F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB05SET.fm 3 Connect the oth er end of the i.LINK cable to your com puter. Note Please connect the drive directl y to your computer. 4 Insert the supplied so ftware disc into th e DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the soft[...]

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    14 DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Left F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB05SET.fm Connection through USB Note This product including bundled software fu nctions properly under Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Mac OS X (10.2 or later). It may not fulfill all func tional and performance spe cification unde[...]

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    DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Right 15 Setup F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB05SET.fm 3 Connect the ot her end of the USB cable to you r computer. Note Connect the drive to a U SB connector on the computer. 4 Insert the supplied so ftware disc into th e DVD/CD rewritable drive and install the softw[...]

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    16 DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Left F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB06BAS.fm B Operation Using the Drive Use the supplied software to create discs and play back DV Ds. Refer to the documentation of each software for details about their operation. The supplied software disc contains the following [...]

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    DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Right 17 Operation F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB06BAS.fm Nero MediaHome This software allows you to sh are video and audio files am ong several computers on a network connection and to play back such files seamlessly from any of the connected computers. Nero PhotoSn[...]

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    18 DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Left F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB06BAS.fm Compatible Discs The following discs are compatible with the drive. DVD 1) Writing speed supported by the dr ive. Depending on your software and media , this speed may vary. For more details on writing speed by disc ty p[...]

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    DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Right 19 Operation F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB06BAS.fm CD 1) Writing speed supported by the drive. Depending on your software and media, this speed may vary. For more details on writing speed by disc type, access the user suppor t Web site (see page 31). Notes •[...]

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    20 DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Left F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB06BAS.fm We recommend that you only use discs for which operation has been guaranteed. You can obtain the latest list of writable discs for which operation with this drive has been guaranteed at the user support Web site address [...]

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    DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Right 21 Operation F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB06BAS.fm You can use a variety of discs with the drive t o write data. Refer to the table below to find the type of disc that matches what you wa nt to do. Note You can access/play back the data writte n to the discs a[...]

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    22 DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Left F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB06BAS.fm Writable CDs and compatibility The drive can write to CD-R and CD-RW discs, when used with writing software. To play back (read) these CD-R a nd CD-RW discs on other CD-ROM drives, make settings on the writing software a[...]

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    DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Right 23 Operation F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB06BAS.fm About playback/reading compatibility in CDs CD-R and CD-RW discs created with the drive can be read on most CD-ROM drives. However, some older CD-ROM drives cannot read CD-RW discs. In addition, CD-R music dis[...]

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    24 DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Left F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB06BAS.fm you can only play back the disc in single-session (DVD+R DL/DVD+R/ DVD+RW) or single-border (DVD-R DL/DVD-R/DV D-RW). Also, DVD-Video discs c reated with the drive can be played back on man y standard DVD players. Howeve[...]

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    DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Right 25 Operation F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB06BAS.fm 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 spe ed through your writ[...]

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    26 DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Left F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB06BAS.fm Copy controlled CDs This product is designed to play back discs conforming to the compact disc (CD) standard. A udio CDs encoded with copyright protection technology are now marketed by various record companies. Be aware[...]

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    DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Right 27 Operation F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB06BAS.fm Maximizing Performance Make sure that you use High Speed discs for which this operation has been certified by Sony. For the latest information about these discs, visit the user support Web site. When using dis[...]

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    28 DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Left F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB07ADD.fm B Miscellaneous Precautions for Use Operation and storage conditions Avoid using or storing the drive in a hot or humid location, or wher e it might be subject to severe vibration or direct sunlight. On transportation ?[...]

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    DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Right 29 Miscellaneous F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB07ADD.fm Specifications Compatible discs Read Write (max.) (max.) DVD+R (4 × )1 6 × -CAV 4 × DVD+R (8 × )1 6 × -CAV 8 × -PCAV DVD+R (16 × )1 6 × -CAV 16 × -CAV DVD+R Double Layer 12 × -CAV 2.4 × DVD+R Do[...]

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    30 DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Left F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB07ADD.fm Laser CD Wavelength: 784 +3/-4 nm Output power (max.): 120 mW (CW) 240 mW (Pulse) DVD Wavelength: 658 ±4 nm Output power (max.): 100 mW (CW) 250 mW (Pulse) Interface Drive inte rface IEEE1394-compliant (6-pin connector)[...]

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    DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Right 31 Miscellaneous F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB07ADD.fm Support Overview If you have problems with the driv e, or are unsure of a procedure or some other details, please contact your Sony customer support center. You can find the following information on this W[...]

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    32 DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Left F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB07ADD.fm Technical Support Please consult the a bove sources before calling with questions about using this product, or with tech nical questions about the drive or the supplied software. If using telephone or e- mail sup port, p[...]

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    DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Right 33 F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB07ADD.fm GB01COV1.book Page 33 Friday, January 13, 2006 3:49 PM[...]

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    34 DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Left F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB07ADD.fm GB01COV1.book Page 34 Friday, January 13, 2006 3:49 PM[...]

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    DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Right 35 F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB07ADD.fm GB01COV1.book Page 35 Friday, January 13, 2006 3:49 PM[...]

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    DRX-820UL-T 2-680-628- 11 (1) masterpage:Left F:SuzukiA#5120839_DRX-820UL-T26806 281112680628111_DRX820UL-T _OIGB08BCO.fm Sony Corporation Printed in China GB01COV1.book Page 36 Friday, January 13, 2006 3:49 PM[...]