Sony Optiarc AD-7700S User manual

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Laser Safety Information
This drive employs a laser. Do not remove the
cover or attempt to service this device when
connected due to the possibility of eye
damage.
CAUTION
The use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
Laser Specification:
Semiconductor Laser:
121mW, 780-788nm; 109mW, 652-663nm
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
Equipment
(Applicable in the EU 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
potentially 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
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Part Names and Functions
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1. Front Panel
This panel prevents dust from
entering the Optiarc Writer and
opens automatically when the
Load/Eject button is pushed.
2. Busy Indicator
This indicator lights during data read
and write operation.
3. Load/Eject Button
This button is pressed to eject or
retract the disc tray when the power
is on.
4. Emergency Eject Hole
Use to remove the disc from the
DVD Writer if the electrical eject is
disabled by software or if power
failure occurs. (see „Emergency
Eject“ for details)

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Rear View
Installation
Configuration
The drive configures itself independently
through the connector.
Note: Not all computer hardware
supports the intended automatic
configuration. If the device is not
supported the computer may not
boot up normally. In such case
the drive’s firmware must by
changed by qualified personnel.
Or you may have to update your
chipset drivers/firmware.
Installing in a host computer
Before installing a slimline drive, you have to
consider that its dimension and connector are
designed for usage in portable computer and
are standardized. If the Slimline drive is not
target for a standard S-ATA slimline system,
additional adapters must be procured from an
appropriate expert trader.
1. Turn off the computer, other peripherals and
unplug all the cords and cables. Then remove
the computer cover, face plate, mounting clips,
and keeper bracket. Refer to the operation
guide that came with your computer for help
with this step.
2. Slide the Slimline DVD Writer into the
computer in such a way that you are able to
connect the intended plug.
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3. Connect the intended plug with the socket
on the back of the Slimline DVD Writer.
4. Slide the Slimline DVD Writer into the
computer and fix it in the computer cabinet
with appropriate screws. To avoid damage to
the DVD Writer make sure screws do not go
beyond 1.5 mm into the Optiarc Writer’s
cabinet.
5. Reassemble the computer and close the
housing cover. Refer to the operation guide
that came with the computer for help with this
step.
Driver Installation
When you boot your computer after mounting
the drive, the software installation starts by
activating the reading function of the drive
(CD-ROM). If you are using the Slimline DVD
Writer with Windows 95/98/ME/ NT/ 2000/ XP/
Vista/ Win 7 or IBM OS/2 Warp/Mac OS and
various Linux distributions, all necessary
drivers will be loaded automatically by the
operating system.
Drivers mentioned above are
part of the Operating Systems
and are not available from Sony
Optiarc.
With the reading function available, the next
step will be to install writing and DVD Playback
software (Not supplied with this drive). Please
insert your software CD-ROM into the DVD
Writer and use the information provided with
the software (if the installation does not start
automatically you have to activate the software
installation manually).
This drive supports RPC according to
SFF8090v4 (RPC-2). The final setting
/definition of the video region code is
determined by the fifth DVD video region code
change.
Drive usage
Inserting a Disc
1. Press the Eject button. The disc tray will be
ejected by about 10mm.
2. Pull the disc tray all the way open by hand.
3. Set the disc into the shaft in the centre of
the tray with the label side facing up.
4. Gently press the disc tray into the DVD
Writer.

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Emergency Eject
The procedure described below can be used
to open the tray of the Optiarc Writer if the
EJECT button is disabled by software or when
power failure occurs.
1. Turn off your PC.
2. If a disc inside still is spinning wait until it
stops.
3. Carefully insert a straightened paper clip
(about 0.8 mm in diameter) into the hole, and
push firmly until the tray opens.
Notes on discs
1. To keep a disc clean, do not touch its
surface. Handle the disc by its edge.
2. Keep discs in their cases or disc magazines
when not in use.
3. Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky
ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinning
when used, causing malfunction, or may ruin
the unit.
4. Do not use discs with labels or stickers.
5. Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g. heart,
square, star) cannot be played on this unit.
Attempting to do so may damage the drive.
Support
For further information, various downloads and
hotline support please visit our Website:
http://www.sony-optiarc.eu
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Above specifications are subject to change. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered
trademarks Microsoft Corporation, Photo CD is a trademark of Kodak.
Data Section
Tranfer Rate READ DVD-ROM 4.5-11 Mbytes/sec (3.3-8x CAV)
DVD-R 4.5-11 Mbytes/sec (3.3-8x CAV)
DVD+R 4.5-11 Mbytes/sec (3.3-8x CAV)
DVD-R DL 4.5-11 Mbytes/sec (3.3-8x CAV)
DVD+R9 4.5-11 Mbytes/sec (3.3-8x CAV)
DVD-RW 4.5-11 Mbytes/sec (3.3-8x CAV)
DVD+RW 4.5-11 Mbytes/sec (3.3-8x CAV)
DVD-RAM 4.1-6.8 Mbytes/sec (3-5x ZCLV)
CD-ROM, CD-R 1500 - 3600 kBytes/sec (10-24x CAV)
CD-RW, CD-ROM XA 1500 - 3600 kBytes/sec (10-24x CAV)
CD-DA 600 - 3600 kBytes/sec (4-24x CAV)
WRITE DVD+R 3.3-11 MBytes/sec (2.4-8x)
supported speeds 8x/6x/4x/2.4x
DVD+R9 3.3- 8.3 MBytes/sec (2.4-6x)
supported speeds 6x/4x/2.4x
DVD+RW 3.3-11 Mbytes/sec (2.4-8x)
supported speeds 8x/6x/4x/3.3x/2.4x
DVD-R 2.7-11 Mbytes/sec (2-8x)
supported speeds 8x/6x/4x/2x
DVD-R DL 2.7-8.3 Mbytes/sec (2-6x)
supported speeds 6x/4x/2x
DVD-RW 1.38-8.3 Mbytes/sec (1-6x)
supported speeds 6/x4x/2x/1x
DVD-RAM(Vers. 2) 2.7-6.9 MBytes/sec(2-5x)
supported speeds 2x/3x/5x
CD-R 1200-3600 kBytes/sec (8-24x)
supported speeds 24x/16x/8x
CD-RW 600-3600 kBytes/sec (4-24x)
supported speeds 24x/20x/10x/4x
Write methods
Access Time DVD-ROM (1/3 stroke read, average) 180 msec
CD-ROM (1/3 stroke read, average) 150 msec
Compatibility
In compliance with MultiRead, PC-2001, MS Vista
General
Memory Buffer 2 MBytes
Interface Serial ATA , max. 150 MByte/sec
Power Consum
p
tion max. 31.5 VA , 5V 1.5A; 12V 2A
Dimensions ( W x H x D) 128 x 12.7 x 129
Weight 170grms
Noise 47.5 dB(A) max.
Temperature (Non-condensing
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Non-operating
Operating -40° to 65° C
5°C to +50°C (Writing) / 5°C to +55°C
Humidity Non-operating
Operating 5% to 95% ( Max. wet bulb temp 38 degC) 20% to 80% (Max. wet bulb temp 29 deg C)
Direct Label Print Labelflash AD-7703S
Lightscribe AD-7701S
DVD-ROM,DVD-Video, DVD±RW, High Sierra and ISO9660, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-
DA, CD-TEXT, CD-I (FMV), Enhanced Music CD (CD+), PhotoCD (SingleSession/MultiSession),
VideoCD(WhiteBook)
DAO (disc at once), SAO (session at once), TAO (track at once) with zero gap, variable or
fixed packet, multisession