Sony DRX-800UL User manual

Operating Instructions
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DVD/CD
Rewritable Drive
DRX-800UL

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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 prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
CAUTION:
As the laser beam in the DRX-800UL 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 DRX-800UL is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is
located on the enclosure.
Bei diesem DRX-800UL handelt es sich um
ein Laser-Produkt der Klasse 1.
Das Etikett mit der Aufschrift LASER
KLASSE 1 PRODUKT befindet sich auf dem
Gehäuse.
FCC Compliance:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
The shielded interface cable recommended in
this manual must be used with this equipment
in order to comply with the limits for a digital
device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
Notes:
If you have any questions about this product,
you may call the telephone number listed on
the “Product and Support Information” page.
The telephone number below is not for
customer
service but only for official purpose.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DRX-800UL
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W.Bernardo Dr.,
San Diego, CA 92127
U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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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.)
CAUTION
The mains plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect mains power.
Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and shall be easily
Accessible.
Achtung
Zur Trennung vom Netz ist der Netzsecker aus der Steckdose zu ziehen, welche sich in der
Nähe des Gerätes befinden muß und leicht zugänlich sein soll.

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Table of Contents
Safety Regulations .......................... 2
Introduction
Unpacking the Package Contents ... 6
Features ........................................... 6
System Requirements ..................... 7
Part Names and Functions .............. 8
Setup
Placing the Drive .......................... 10
Using the Drive Vertically ......... 10
Using the Drive Horizontally ..... 10
Connection through i.LINK .......... 11
Before Connection ..................... 11
Installation .................................. 11
Disconnection ............................. 13
Connection through USB ............. 14
Before Connection ..................... 14
Installation .................................. 14
Disconnection ............................. 15
Operation
Using the Drive ............................. 16
Supplied Software ...................... 16
Using Generic Software with the
Drive ........................................... 17
Compatible Discs .......................... 18
Recommended Writable
Discs ........................................... 21
Writable Disc Features ............... 22
Precautions when Writing Data to
Disc ............................................... 25
Maximizing Performance ..............27
Reaching the Highest Possible Data
Transfer Rate ..............................27
Updating the Firmware ...............27
Turbo Boost Function .................27
Miscellaneous
Precautions for Use .......................28
Specifications ................................29
Support Overview .........................31
User Support Web Site ...............31
Update the Drive Firmware ........31
Product and Support
Information .................................31

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• is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• 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 DVD/CD rewritable 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.
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 city office,
your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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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
• i.LINK cable (6-pin to 4-pin)
• Hi-Speed USB cable
• Quick start guide
• Operating instructions
(this document)
• AC power cord
• AC adapter (MPA-AC1)
• Software Quick Start Guide
• Software disc
•Stand
• 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 external DVD/CD rewritable drive
with i.LINK (IEEE1394) and Hi-Speed
USB (USB 2.0-compliant) interfaces for
computers.
❑Can be used horizontally or vertically.
❑The drive can write to DVD+R
Double Layer and DVD-R Dual Layer
discs.
❑You can write at a maximum of 16x
when using high speed DVD+R, DVD-
R discs.
❑The drive can write to eight types of
disc.
❑Features the
technology to prevent buffer underrun
errors.

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Introduction
System
Requirements
The drive should be used with a system that
meets the following requirements1).
❑PC/AT-compatible computer
❑CPU: Pentium III, 800 MHz or higher
(with Nero Vision Express: Pentium 4,
1.6 GHz recommended)
❑RAM: 256 MB or higher
❑1 GB (with Nero Vision Express:
10 GB) free hard disk space
❑Operating system:
Windows 2000 Professional
(referred to as Windows 2000),
Windows XP Home Edition or
Windows XP Professional
(referred to as Windows XP)
❑i.LINK or USB connector
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.
Notes
• You must use discs that are compatible with the
write speed you have selected.
• Writing speed may automatically be adjusted
depending on the disc, specified disc speed, or
disc conditions such as weight imbalance and
eccentricity.
• System should meet following requirements in
order to use USB 2.0 operation with this device.
−Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0-compliant)
interface cable (included).
−System equipped with a Hi-Speed USB (USB
2.0-compliant) connector or PCI adapter
card, and running the USB 2.0 EHCI device
driver1).
1) The USB 2.0 EHCI driver software is
supplied with currently available PCI
adapter cards that conform to USB 2.0.
You can also use the USB 2.0 EHCI driver
software supplied with Windows 2000 SP4
and Windows XP SP1.
For details, contact your USB 2.0 adapter
dealer or consult the Microsoft
Corporation Web site.
• When connected to a product that does not
support Hi-Speed USB, the maximum transfer
rate is limited to 12 Mbps (equivalent to a USB
1.1 transfer rate).
• You cannot use the i.LINK and USB interfaces
simultaneously.

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Part Names and Functions
Front Panel
Rear Panel
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Introduction
ABusy indicator
Indicates the drive status.
Lit (green) :
The power is on.
Lit (orange):
The drive is reading data,
playing a music CD, or
writing data (packet writing).
Blinking (orange):
The drive is writing data
(disc-at-once or track-at-
once).
Off: The power is off.
BEject button
Press to open and close the disc tray.
CDisc 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.
DPower Switch
Press to turn the drive on or off.
EUSB Connector
Used with a USB cable to connect the
drive to a computer.
Fi.LINK S400 Connector (6-pin)
Used with an i.LINK cable to connect
the drive to a computer.
Gi.LINK S400 Connector (4-pin)
Used with an i.LINK cable to connect
the drive to a computer.
HDC IN Jack
Connect the supplied AC power cord to
the AC power adapter. Connect this
assembly to the DC IN jack, and then
connect the whole to the AC outlet.

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BSetup
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 place.
Place the drive as illustrated below to use the drive horizontally.
Using the Drive Vertically
Using the Drive Horizontally

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Setup
Connection through i.LINK
Note
This product including bundled software functions properly under Windows XP, Windows
2000.
It may not fulfill all functional and performance specification under other OS (operating
system) environment.
• Refer to the list of contents to verify that the package contents are complete.
• If your computer is not equipped with an i.LINK connector, install an i.LINK
interface card.
• Check the type of i.LINK connector provided with your computer’s i.LINK
interface and obtain a compatible i.LINK cable.
• Have the manual for your computer handy.
These instructions apply to most commonly used computers.
CAUTION
Using the wrong type of cable with this product can cause it to malfunction. Follow the
instructions when connecting the product.
Before Connection
Installation
i.LINK S400 connector (6-pin)
i.LINK S400 connector (4-pin)

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1Start your computer.
2Connect the necessary cables, then turn on the drive.
• Connect the i.LINK cable to the 6-pin i.LINK connector on the drive.
−For a computer’s 4-pin i.LINK connector : connect to the 6-pin i.LINK
connector on the drive.
−For a computer’s 6-pin i.LINK connector : connect to the 4-pin i.LINK
connector on the drive.
• Connect the supplied AC power cord to the supplied AC adapter. Then
connect the AC adapter to the drive’s DC IN jack, and connect the power
cord to the power outlet.
Hint
The i.LINK cable may be connected to either of the two i.LINK connectors on the back
of the drive.
Power Switch
i.LINK Cable
AC adapter AC power cord
4-pin
4-pin
6-pin
6-pin
or

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Setup
3Connect the other end of the i.LINK cable to your computer.
Note
Please connect the drive directly to your computer.
4Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD rewritable
drive and install the software.
Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide for details.
The disconnection procedure varies depending on your OS.
When your computer detects the drive successfully, appears on the
Windows task bar. When you want to disconnect the drive, you must first stop
it using this icon.
1Click on the task bar, and click the drive to be disconnected
on the shortcut menu.
2Operate following the message displayed, if any.
3Disconnect the i.LINK cable.
Note
If you disconnect the i.LINK 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 the i.LINK cable.
Disconnection

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Connection through USB
Note
This product including bundled software functions properly under Windows XP and
Windows 2000.
It may not fulfill all functional and performance specification under other OS (operating
system) environment.
• Refer to the list of contents to verify that the package contents are complete.
• If your computer is not equipped with a USB connector, install a USB
interface card.
• Have the manual for your computer handy.
These instructions apply to most commonly used computers.
For connection cautions, refer to the “Installation” section in “Connection
through i.LINK” on page 11.
1Start your computer.
2Connect the necessary cables, then turn on the drive.
• Connect the USB cable to the drive’s USB connector.
• Connect the supplied AC power cord to the supplied AC adapter. Then
connect the AC adapter to the drive’s DC IN jack, and connect the power
cord to the power outlet.
Before Connection
Installation
Power Switch USB Cable
AC adapter AC power cord

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Setup
3Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer.
Note
Connect the drive to a USB connector on the computer.
4Insert the supplied software disc into the DVD/CD rewritable
drive and install the software.
Refer to the Software Quick Start Guide for details.
The disconnection procedure varies depending on your OS.
When your computer detects the drive successfully, appears on the
Windows task bar. When you want to disconnect the drive, you must first stop
it using this icon.
1Click on the task bar, and click the drive to be disconnected
on the shortcut menu.
2Operate following the message displayed, if any.
3Disconnect 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 the USB cable.
Disconnection

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BOperation
Using the Drive
Use the supplied software to create discs and play back DVDs. Refer to the
documentation of each software for details about their operation.
The supplied software disc contains the following software.
Nero StartSmart
Nero StartSmart serves as the command center to quickly start all the software
of the Nero suite.
Nero Burning ROM SE
Nero Burning ROM is the CD and DVD writing software.
Nero Express
A light version of the Nero Burning ROM software. Makes it even easier job
to create CDs and DVDs.
Nero BackItUp
Nero BackItUp is software that allows you to back up the data on your hard
disk to the hard disk, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, or CD-R/RW discs.
InCD
InCD is a packet writing software. It supports writing to DVD+RW,
DVD-RW, and CD-RW.
NeroVision Express
DVD-Video and video CD authoring software.
Nero ShowTime
DVD-Video and video CD playback software.
Nero Record
Nero Record is software for backing up the contents of a dual-layer DVD video
on a single disc. It also allows you to convert DVD and movie files into
MPEG4-format files.
Nero Wave Editor
Audio processing software that allows you to modify and such audio files as
WAV, MP3, and WMA.
Nero Cover Designer
CD and DVD cover and label creation software.
Supplied Software

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Operation
Nero MediaHome
This software allows you to share video and audio files among several
computers on a network connection and to play back such files seamlessly
from any of the connected computers.
Nero PhotoSnap
This software can be used to edit image and picture files.
Nero PhotoSnapViewer
This software can be used to view image and picture files.
Nero Toolkit
The utilities of Nero Toolkit provide information about the system and more.
Nero CD-DVD Speed tests the speed of the existing drives. Nero DriveSpeed
adjusts the write speed to minimize drive noise. Nero InfoTool provides the
main characteristics of drives, the discs they contain, and the installed
software.
Using software other than the supplied software (such as generic software,
shareware, or freeware) to write data to disc with this drive is not under
warranty and Sony offers no customer service if problems arise from using
such software.
Make sure that the supplied writing software and generic writing software do
not coexist on your computer. Taking appropriate steps to avoid this situation,
especially in the case of packet writing software1) 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 Drag-to-Disc, BHA’s B’s CLIP, and Sonic’s DLA
Using Generic Software with the Drive

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Compatible Discs
The following discs are compatible with the drive.
DVD
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 support Web site (see
page 31).
Disc types Logo Read Write Write speed1)
DVD+R Speed supported by the disc
(max. 16×)
DVD+R DL
(Double layer)
Speed supported by the disc
(max. 4×)
DVD+RW Speed supported by the disc
(max. 4×)
DVD+RW
(High Speed)
Speed supported by the disc
(max. 8×)
DVD-R Speed supported by the disc
(max. 16×)
DVD-R DL
(Dual Layer)
Speed supported by the disc
(max. 4×)
DVD-RW Speed supported by the disc
(max. 6×)
DVD-ROM — —
DVD-Video — —
R DL
R DL

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Operation
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 support Web site (see
page 31).
Notes
• Only round discs should be used with this drive. Attempting to read odd-shaped discs
(stars, hearts, card shape, etc.) may damage the drive.
• Operation is not guaranteed when writing to or playing back 99 minute discs.
• With 8 cm discs, you must place the drive horizontally.
Disc types Logo Read Write Write speed1)
CD-R Speed supported by the disc
(max. 48×)
CD-RW Speed supported by the disc
(max. 4×)
CD-RW
(High Speed) Speed supported by the disc
(max. 10×)
CD-RW
(Ultra Speed) Speed supported by the disc
(max. 24×)
CD-ROM ——
CD-DA
(audio only) ——
CD Extra ——
Video CD ——
CD TEXT ——
Disc diameters Read Write
DVD 12 cm
8 cm —
CD 12 cm
8 cm

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Note on DualDiscs
This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc
(CD) standard. A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD
recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side.
Please be aware that the audio side of a DualDisc may not play on this product
because these discs do not conform to the CD standard.
“DualDisc” is a trademark of the Recording Industry Association of America
(RIAA).