Sony DRX-S77U User manual

Operating Instructions
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DVD/CD
Rewritable Drive
DRX-S77U

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Package Contents ............................ 4
Features ........................................... 4
System Requirements ..................... 4
Part Names and Functions .............. 5
Setup
Connecting with the PC .................. 6
Installation .................................... 6
Disconnection ............................... 7
Operation
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

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• Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
• 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.

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BIntroduction
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
• USB cable
•Quickstartguide
• Product Information
•ACpowercord
• AC power adapter
•Softwaredisc
• 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.
❑Slim portable DVD/CD Rewritable
drive with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compliant) interface.
❑Stylish and sleek finished design for
business and home.
System
Requirements
The drive should be used with a system that
meets 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
• Windows Vista Ultimate SP1
Windows 7
• Windows 7 Home Premium
• Windows 7 Professional
• Windows 7 Ultimate
❑Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port
For Mac OS X
❑Operating system:
Mac OS 10.4.11 (Tiger)
Mac OS 10.5.8 (Leopard)
Mac OS 10.6.1 (Snow Leopard)
or later
❑Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port
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.

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Introduction
Part Names and Functions
ADisc tray
Insert discs here, label side up.
Hint
When you insert a disc, use your fingers to
press around the center of the disc until it is
firmly seated in the drive.
When you remove a disc, lift up on the edge
of the disc with your thumb while supporting
the center of the disc with your forefinger.
BPower indicator
Indicates the power status.
Lit: Power on
Off: Power off
CBusy 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.
DEject button
Press to open the disc tray.
EEmergency 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.
FDC IN Jack
Connect the supplied AC power adapter.
Note
Be sure to use the supplied AC power adapter.
GUSB Connector
Used with a USB cable to connect the
drive to a computer.

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BSetup
Connecting with the PC
1Start your computer.
2Connect the necessary cables.
• Place the drive horizontally on a stable surface.
• Connect the USB cable to the drive’s USB connector.
• Connect the supplied AC power cord to the supplied AC power adapter. Then
connect the AC power adapter to the drive’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.
3Connect 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 DVD/CD
rewritable drive and install the software.
Installation
USB Cable
AC power
adapter
AC power cord

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Setup
[Windows PC] When your computer detects the drive successfully, (or
depending on your OS) 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.
Disconnection

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BOperation
Using the Drive
Use the supplied software to read and write to CDs and DVDs. Refer to the
documentation of each software for details about their operation.
The supplied software disc contains the following software.
Nero StartSmart Essentials
Nero StartSmart serves as the command center to quickly start all the software
of the Nero suite.
Nero Express Essentials
Nero Express is a disc writing application that allows you to create CDs and
DVDs through a simple step-by-step process.
Nero 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 drive noise. Nero InfoTool provides the
main characteristics of drives, the discs they contain, and the installed
software.
* This software is a trial version with a 30-day usage restriction. Some functions such as
DVD-Video playback are restricted in this trial version.
Supplied Software (For Windows only)

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Operation
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) 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 Drag-to-Disc, BHA’s B’s CLIP, and Sonic’s DLA.
2) Such as BHA’s DVD-RAM Driver and Panasonic’s DVD Form.
Using Generic Software with the Drive

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Compatible Discs
The following discs are compatible with the drive.
DVD
1) This drive is compatible with the DVD-RW disc displaying “ ” 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 —