Sony BWU-100A User manual

Operating Instructions
© 2006 Sony Corporation
2-687-302-11 (1)
IT
JP
FR
DE
ES
IT
CS
Blu-ray Disc Drive
BWU-100A

2
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 not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
CAUTION:
As the laser beam used in the BWU-100A is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
The use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
The drive is designed to be incorporated into a computer-based system or unit which has an
enclosing cover. The drive may not be used as a stand-alone unit.
Do not open the drive unit; no user adjustments or serviceable parts are inside.
This label is located on the top of the drive unit enclosure.
Dieses Etikett befindet sich an der Oberseite des Laufwerksgehäuses.

3
The BWU-100A is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located at the top of the enclosure.
Bei diesem BWU-100A handelt es sich um ein Laser-Produkt der Klasse 1.
Das Etikett mit der Aufschrift LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT befindet sich an der Oberseite
des Gehäses.
CE Sicherheitsbestimmungen
Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die Verwendung in
folgender / folgenden Umgebung(en):
• Wohngegenden
• Gewerbegebiete
• Leichtindustriegebiete
(Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022, Klasse B.)
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE NOTICE
Do not insert any foreign objects into the drive unit, since this may result in damage to the
drive.
Compliance Statements
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European
Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall
not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The
recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

4
Table of Contents
Safety Regulations .......................... 2
Compliance Statements .................. 3
Introduction
Unpacking the Package Contents ... 6
Features ........................................... 6
System Requirements ..................... 7
Part Names and Functions .............. 8
Setup
Setting up the Drive ...................... 10
Appropriate Jumper Settings ........ 15
Replacing your current optical
drive with the drive .................... 15
Installing the drive as a second
drive ............................................ 16
Installing the drive as a third
drive ............................................ 17
Installing the drive as a fourth
drive ............................................ 18
Operation
Using the Supplied Software ........ 19
Supplied Software
Applications ............................... 19
How to Install ............................. 20
Recording HDV Camcorder Video
to a Disc ........................................ 22
Camcorder Preparations ............. 22
Capture, Edit & Record .............. 23
Direct Recording ........................ 29
Using Generic Software with the
Drive .............................................33
Compatible Discs ..........................34
Writable Disc Features ...............37
Recommended Writable Discs ...37
Precautions on Writing/Playing
Discs ..............................................40
Maximizing Performance ..............42
User Support Web Site ...............42
Updating the Firmware ...............42
Miscellaneous
Precautions for Use .......................43
Specifications ................................44
Support Overview .........................45
User Support Web Site ...............45
Update the Drive Firmware ........45
Product and Support
Information .................................45

5
• Pentium is a registrated trademark of Intel Corporation.
• Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Other system and product names used herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective manufacturers, although the ™ and ® marks are not used in the text.
❑Our product warranty is valid only when the supplied accessories (including software) are
used in the specified or recommended system environment, in accordance with the
documentation, and applies only to this Blu-ray disc drive. Our customer service and user
support apply only under these product warranty conditions.
❑Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for failure of the computer or other
devices, incompatibility with special hardware, operating 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 the software, without obtaining permission of the copyright
holder.
❑We cannot accept responsibility for any direct or indirect financial damage or loss of profit
that might occur when using the supplied software.
❑The supplied software can only be used with this product.
❑Specifications of the supplied software may be changed without notice in the interest of
product improvement.
Please Record Responsibly
Before copying anything onto a disc, please be sure that you are not violating copyright
laws. Most software companies allow you to make a backup or archive copy of software.
Check your software’s license agreement for details.

6
BIntroduction
Unpacking the
Package Contents
Please verify that the package contains the
following when unpacking.
If any of these items appear to be missing
and/or damaged, please contact your dealer.
•Drive
•Screws(×4)
• HDV to Blu-ray Direct Recording Guide
• Operating instructions
(this document)
• Software disc
• Warranty card
Note
Make sure that you back up the supplied software
disc on another disc because the software disc is
not distributed independently.
Features
This product offers the following features.
❑An internal BD/DVD/CD rewritable
drive with ATAPI (EIDE) interface for
computers.
❑Can record HD video from an HDV
camcorder at 1080 HD resolution.
❑Can write to BD-R 25GB, BD-R 50GB,
BD-RE 25GB and BD-RE 50GB discs at
2× speed

7
Introduction
System
Requirements
The drive should be used with a system that
meets the following requirements1).
❑PC/AT-compatible computer
❑One available EIDE (ATAPI) interface
connection with DMA capability2)
❑One empty 5-inch half-height drive bay
❑One available internal +12 V/+5 V
power connector3)
CD/DVD Burning
❑CPU: Pentium III 800 MHz or faster
❑256 MB RAM or more
❑5.0 GB free HDD space or more
❑Operating system: Windows 2000
Professional, Windows XP SP2 Home
Edition or Professional
BD AV Application
❑CPU: Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz or faster
❑512 MB RAM or more
❑30 GB free HDD space or more
❑Operating system: Windows XP SP2
Home Edition or Professional
❑IEEE1394 (i.LINK) port (for HDV
camcorder connection)
❑Recommend UXGA (1600 × 1200)
resolution computer display
❑Appropriate graphics card supporting
UXGA (1600 × 1200) resolution
computer display
1) The above requirements are the minimum
necessary requirements to write to disc
normally. Under actual operating conditions,
the requirements imposed by your software
must also be met. For details, refer to your
software documentation.
2) The drive does not support connection to an
ATAPI interface extension card. Connect the
drive to the IDE (ATAPI) interface connector
of your computer’s motherboard.
3) The drive consumes a lot of power when
operating at high speeds. You should therefore
make sure that the rated power output of the
power outlet where you connect all your drives
is sufficient to power all the drives, including
this one. For details about each drive’s power
consumption rating, refer to their
documentation.

8
Part Names and Functions
Front Panel
Rear Panel

9
Introduction
ADisc tray
Insert discs here, label side up.
Hint
When you insert a disc into the drive, make
sure that it is under the four pins. When using
the drive vertically, make sure that you set the
disc inside the two lower pins.
BEject button
Press to open and close the disc tray.
CEmergency eject hole
If you cannot open the disc tray with the
eject button, turn off your computer, and
then insert a thin, elongated object into
this hole to eject the disc tray manually.
DBusy indicator
Indicates the drive status.
Blinking: Power on, disc recognition,
load/unload, data access, or
play audio.
Off: Polling command, other status.
EDo not use.
FAnalog audio connector
Analog stereo audio output. Using an
audio cable, connect to the audio
connector of a computer with a sound
card.
Note
Connecting a cable other than an audio
cable or otherwise misusing the audio
connector may cause damage to the
product.
GJumper
A jumper is set on the appropriate pins
before connecting the drive.
HIDE connector
Connect to the computer with the IDE
flat cable.
IPin 1
The location of this pin determines the
proper orientation of the connection
cable.
JPower connector
Connect the connector of the computer’s
internal power supply.
About 40 mm (1.6 in)
CSEL
SLAVE
MASTER
CSEL
SLAVE
MASTER
Jumper pinsJumper pins
5V GND 12V
DC INPUT

10
BSetup
Setting up the Drive
The installation and setup procedures outlined below assume that you are using
a standard computer. For details about how to install peripheral devices into
your computer, refer to the instructions supplied with your computer.
Before installing the drive
Referring to “Unpacking the Package Contents” on page 6, verify that the
contents of the drive package are complete.
Note
Avoid touching any exposed electronic conductors or contacts on the circuit boards of the
drive or your computer, as they can be damaged by electrostatic discharges from your body.
Make sure that you discharge any static electricity from your body before performing this
operation.
1Turn off your computer, disconnect the power cable from the
outlet, and then remove the computer cover.

11
Setup
2Determine which connection method you want to use, and then
adjust the jumper.
Depending on whether you want to connect the drive as MASTER or SLAVE,
place the jumper on the pins, as illustrated below.
If you are unsure of the appropriate jumper setting, see “Appropriate Jumper
Settings” on page 15.
Notes
• If installing the drive to replace one using the CSEL jumper setting, place the jumper on
the CSEL pins of the drive before installing it.
• Only place the jumper vertically, as illustrated. Placing the jumper horizontally may
damage the drive and/or cause malfunctions.
Jumper Jumper
SLAVE
CSEL
MASTER
SLAVE
CSEL
MASTER

12
3Connect the cables.
• Connect an unused power connector from the computer’s power supply to
the DC input (power input) connector of the drive.
• Connect the IDE flat cable to the IDE connector of the drive.
Hint
If your computer supports digital playback, you do not need to connect the audio cable
to the analog audio connector. Most computers support digital playback at this time.
Notes
• The side of the IDE flat cable with the red line indicates the pin 1 conductor. Verify that
the pin 1 side is connected to pin 1 on the motherboard.
• The power connector must be inserted with the inclined side upwards.
• If there is no spare power connector, you must use a “Y” adapter.
Analog audio
connector
IDE connector
IDE flat cable
Pin1
DC input connector
Power connector
Red (pin 1)
To computer
motherboard
5V GND12V
DC INPUT

13
Setup
4Install the drive into a 5-inch drive bay with the supplied screws.
5Replace the computer cover, and then reconnect the power
cable to the outlet.
6Start your computer, and make sure that the drive is detected.
On the Windows desktop, open [My Computer], and verify that a new drive
icon is displayed.

14
7Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and then install
the software on the disc.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
For details about the software on the supplied software disc, see “Supplied
Software Applications” on page 19.
Note
To install the supplied software, you need the Software CD-Key printed on the software
CD case. Keep this CD-Key in a secure place, because you will also need it for future
software updates.

15
Setup
Appropriate Jumper Settings
Depending on the settings of your computer, use one of the following
configurations.
Hint
Your computer has two IDE connectors: a primary and a secondary connector. You can
connect up to two devices to each connector using cables (one master device and one slave
device per cable; hard disk, CD, or DVD drives, etc.). The hard disk of your computer is
normally connected on the primary IDE cable as the master device. Before connecting the
drive, refer to the items below to determine your situation, and then place the jumper in the
MASTER or SLAVE position.
Connect the drive as follows.
Replacing your current optical drive with the drive
1st drive
Hard disk drive (usually)
MASTER
Secondary
IDE connector
Current optical
drive
Primary
IDE connector
Use the same
setting as the
current drive’s
jumper setting.
Drive

16
Connect the drive as follows.
Installing the drive as a second drive
Secondary
IDE connector
Primary
IDE connector
2nd drive
Place the jumper in
the MASTER position.
1st drive
Hard disk drive (usually)
MASTER
Drive
The following configuration is also possible.
Secondary
IDE connector
Primary
IDE connector
Place the jumper
in the SLAVE
position.
1st drive
Hard disk drive (usually)
MASTER
2nd drive
Drive

17
Setup
Connect the drive as follows.
Installing the drive as a third drive
Secondary
IDE connector
Primary
IDE connector
Place the jumper in
the SLAVE position.
1st drive
Hard disk drive (usually)
MASTER
3rd drive
2nd drive
Hard disk drive, or
DVD/CD drive, etc.
MASTER
Drive
Secondary
IDE connector
Primary
IDE connector
The following configuration is also possible.
Place the jumper
in the MASTER
position.
1st drive
Hard disk drive (usually)
MASTER
3rd drive
2nd drive
Hard disk drive, or
DVD/CD drive, etc.
SLAVE
Drive

18
Connect the drive as follows.
Installing the drive as a fourth drive
Secondary
IDE connector
Primary
IDE connector
Place the jumper in
the SLAVE position.
1st drive
Hard disk drive (usually)
MASTER
4th drive
2nd drive
Hard disk drive, or
DVD/CD drive, etc.
SLAVE
3nd drive
Hard disk drive, or
DVD/CD drive, etc.
MASTER
Drive

19
Operation
BOperation
Using the Supplied Software
CyberLink BD Solution is bundled with the drive as the supplied software.
CyberLink BD Solution is a software suite of several applications with
different purposes. By using the appropriate application, you can accomplish
a variety of tasks, such as creating CDs, DVDs, and BDs.
The supplied software, CyberLink BD Solution, includes the following
applications.
Note
For more detailed information and operating instructions for each application, refer to the
documents that came with the software.
PowerDVD
Play back video discs (including DVD-Video, Video-CD, and BDAV formats)
with this application.
Power2Go
Record data, music, and other files stored on your computer to DVD, BD, and
other discs with this writing application. It can also create bootable discs.
PowerProducer
Create video discs (including DVD-Video, Video-CD, and BDAV formats)
with this authoring application.
PowerDirector
Use this application to create your own original movie by collecting and
editing content, such as video footage and still images.
PowerDVD Copy
Duplicate your non-CSS protected (unencrypted) DVDs with this application.
PowerBackup
Archive and restore your data with this application.
PhotoNow!
Edit your photos and enhance image quality with this application.
Medi@Show
Create slideshows with this application. Then save your slideshows as
executable files, screensavers, HTML files for Internet publication, or in a
variety of other formats.
LabelPrint
Create and print disc labels and jackets with this application.
Supplied Software Applications

20
InstantBurn
Format rewritable discs for drag-and-drop burning with this application. This
allows you to access the disc from Windows Explorer to read and write files,
as if it were a floppy disk.
1Insert the supplied software CD-ROM into the drive.
The launcher starts automatically, and the following screen appears.
Hint
If the launcher does not start automatically, open My Computer in Windows, and double-
click the drive icon.
2Click [Application Install].
The CyberLink BD Solution installer launches, and a dialog box for selecting
the language to use during installation appears.
How to Install