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DRU-810A
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DRU-810A
2-651-062-11 (1)
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masterpage:Left E:\DRU810A\DTP\2651062111\2651062111_DRU-810A\GB01REG.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 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 DRU-810A is harmful to the eyes, do not atte
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masterpage:Right E:\DRU810A\DTP\2651062111\2651062111_DRU-810A\GB01REG.fm The DRU-810A is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located at the bottom of the enclosure. Bei diesem DRU-810A handelt es sich um ein Laser-Produkt der Klasse 1. Das Etikett mit der Aufschrift LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT befindet sich auf der Unterseite des Gehäses. CLASS 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUKT CE Sicherheitsbestimmungen Diese A
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masterpage:Left E:\DRU810A\DTP\2651062111\2651062111_DRU-810A\GB02COV1TOC.fm Table of Contents Safety Regulations .......................... 2 Maximizing Performance ..............30 Compliance Statements .................. 3 User Support Web Site ...............30 Updating the Firmware ...............30 Turbo Boost Function .................30 Introduction Unpacking the Package Contents ...6 Miscellaneous Features ........................................... 6 Precautions for Use ...............
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masterpage:Right E:\DRU810A\DTP\2651062111\2651062111_DRU-810A\GB03REG.fm 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
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mast master erp pa ag ge e:L :Left eft E:\DRU810A\DTP\2651062111\2651062111_DRU-810A\GB04STA.fm B Introduction Unpacking the Features Package Contents This product offers the following features. Please verify that the package contains the ❑ An internal DVD/CD rewritable drive following when unpacking. with ATAPI (EIDE) interface for If any of these items appear to be missing computers. and/or damaged, please contact your dealer. ❑ Can be used horizontally or vertically. ❑ The drive can write
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Introduction masterpage:Right E:\DRU810A\DTP\2651062111\2651062111_DRU-810A\GB04STA.fm 1) The above requirements are the minimum necessary requirements to write to disc System normally. Under actual operating conditions, the requirements imposed by your software Requirements must also be met. For details, refer to your software documentation. The drive should be used with a system that 1) meets the following requirements . 2) The drive does not support connection to an ATAPI interface ca
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mast master erp pa ag ge e:L :Left eft E:\DRU810A\DTP\2651062111\2651062111_DRU-810A\GB04STA.fm Part Names and Functions Front Panel Rear Panel 8 DRU-810A 2-651-062-11 (1)
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Introduction masterpage:Right E:\DRU810A\DTP\2651062111\2651062111_DRU-810A\GB04STA.fm A Disc tray E Do not use. Insert discs here, label side up. F Analog audio connector Hint Analog stereo audio output. Using an audio cable, connect to the audio When you insert a disc into the drive, make sure that it is under the four pins. When using connector of a computer with a sound the drive vertically, make sure that you set the card. disc inside the two lower pins. Note B Eject button Connecting
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masterpage:Left E:\DRU810A\DTP\2651062111\2651062111_DRU-810A\GB05SET.fm B Setup 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
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Setup masterpage:Right E:\DRU810A\DTP\2651062111\2651062111_DRU-810A\GB05SET.fm 2 Determine 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. CS EL CS EL SLAVE SLAVE MASTER MASTER Jumper Jumper Notes If installing the drive to replace one using the CSEL
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masterpage:Left E:\DRU810A\DTP\2651062111\2651062111_DRU-810A\GB05SET.fm 3 Connect 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 supplied 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. Pin1 DC input connector Analog
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Setup masterpage:Right E:\DRU810A\DTP\2651062111\2651062111_DRU-810A\GB05SET.fm 4 Install the drive into a 5-inch drive bay with the supplied screws. 5 Replace the computer cover, and then reconnect the power cable to the outlet. 6 Start 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. 13 DRU-810A 2-651-062-11 (1)
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masterpage:Left E:\DRU810A\DTP\2651062111\2651062111_DRU-810A\GB05SET.fm 7 Insert 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” on page 19. Hint You do not need serial numbers when you install the software on the supplied software disc. However, in some instances you may have to purchase serial numbers
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Setup masterpage:Right E:\DRU810A\DTP\2651062111\2651062111_DRU-810A\GB05SET.fm 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 ID
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masterpage:Left E:\DRU810A\DTP\2651062111\2651062111_DRU-810A\GB05SET.fm Installing the DVD/CD rewritable drive as a second drive Connect the drive as follows. 2nd drive DVD/CD rewritable drive 1st drive Hard disk drive (usually) MASTER Place the jumper in the MASTER position. Primary Secondary IDE connector IDE connector The following configuration is also possible. 2nd drive DVD/CD 1st drive rewritable drive Hard disk drive (usually) MASTER Place the jumper in the SLAVE position. Prim
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Setup masterpage:Right E:\DRU810A\DTP\2651062111\2651062111_DRU-810A\GB05SET.fm Installing the DVD/CD rewritable drive as a third drive Connect the drive as follows. 3rd drive DVD/CD rewritable drive 2nd drive 1st drive Hard disk drive, or Hard disk drive (usually) DVD/CD drive, etc. MASTER MASTER Place the jumper in the SLAVE position. Primary Secondary IDE connector IDE connector The following configuration is also possible. 3rd drive 1st drive DVD/CD Hard disk drive (usually) rewritab
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masterpage:Left E:\DRU810A\DTP\2651062111\2651062111_DRU-810A\GB05SET.fm Installing the DVD/CD rewritable drive as a fourth drive Connect the drive as follows. 4th drive 1st drive DVD/CD Hard disk drive (usually) rewritable drive MASTER 3nd drive Hard disk drive, or DVD/CD drive, etc. MASTER 2nd drive Hard disk drive, or DVD/CD drive, etc. SLAVE Place the jumper in the SLAVE position. Primary Secondary IDE connector IDE connector 18 DRU-810A 2-651-062-11 (1)
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Operation masterpage:Right E:\DRU810A\DTP\2651062111\2651062111_DRU-810A\GB06BAS.fm B Operation 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. Supplied Software 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 Express A light version of the Nero Burning ROM
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masterpage:Left E:\DRU810A\DTP\2651062111\2651062111_DRU-810A\GB06BAS.fm Using Generic Software with the Drive 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
