Do not attempt to use the drive immediately after moving it from a cold to a warm location, or raising the room temperature suddenly, as condensation may form within the drive. If the temperature changes suddenly while using the drive, stop using it but keep the power on for at least an hour. Handling discs • Handle discs only by the edges. Never touch the recording surface. • Do not affix labels on discs. • Do not store discs in dusty, dirty or humid locations, in direct sunlight, or near heat- generating devices. • To protect important data, always keep discs in their protective cases. • Do not wipe writable discs to clean them before recording data. Instead, use a blower to remove any dust. • Data may not record properly if a scratch or dust is present on the unrecorded area of writable discs. Use special care when handling. Specifications Compatible discs Read Write (max.) (max.) DVD+R (4.) 16.-CAV 4. DVD+R (8.) 16.-CAV 8.-PCAV DVD+R (16.) 16.-CAV 16.-CAV DVD+R Double Layer 12.-CAV 2.4. DVD+R Double Layer(8.) 12.-CAV 8.-ZCLV DVD+RW 12.-CAV 2.4. DVD+RW (4.) 12.-CAV 4. DVD+RW (High Speed) 12.-CAV 8.-ZCLV DVD-R (4.) 16.-CAV 4. DVD-R (8.) 16.-CAV 8.-PCAV DVD-R (16.) 16.-CAV 16.-CAV DVD-R Dual Layer 12.-CAV 6. DVD-RW (2.) 12.-CAV 2. DVD-RW (4.) 12.-CAV 4. DVD-RW (6.) 12.-CAV 6. DVD-ROM 16.-CAV — DVD-Video 4.-CAV — DVD-RAM1) 5. 5. CD-R 48.-CAV2) 48.-CAV2) CD-RW 40.-CAV 4. CD-RW (High Speed) 40.-CAV 10. CD-RW (Ultra Speed) 40.-CAV 24.-CAV CD-RW (Ultra Speed Plus) 40.-CAV CD-ROM 48.-CAV2) 32.-CAV — CD-DA 4. — CD-DA (DAE) 40.-CAV — Disc diameters DVD 12 cm 8 cm3) — CD 12 cm 8 cm3) 1) Use a non-cartridge-type disc or a cartridge from which the disc can be ejected. 2) The default setting is 40.. You must use the turbo boost function to achieve 48. speed. 3) With 8 cm discs, you must place the drive horizontally. Depending on your system, there may be limitation on maximum writing speed. Writing systems DVD Random write Sequential write CD Track-at-once Disc-at-once Session-at-once Packet writing Drive Data transfer rate DVD: 22.1 MB/s (16. speed4)) CD: 7.2 MB/s (48. speed4)) Access time Average random stroke Approx. 140 ms (DVD) Approx. 130 ms (CD) 4) Maximum data transfer rate depends on the capabilities of the host computer. Buffer underrun error protection Operating environment Operating temperature 5 to 35 .C Power and miscellaneous Power source DC +12 V (supplied from the DC IN jack) Consumption Max. 3.0 A AC adapter AC 100 - 240 V (use a power cord appropriate to the region or country of use) Size Approx. 52 . 164 . 250 mm (W.H.D) (excluding front panel) Weight Approx. 1.6 kg (drive only) Miscellaneous 29 Laser CD Wavelength: 784 +3/-4 nm Output power (max.): 120 mW (CW) 240 mW (Pulse) DVD Wavelength: 658 ±4 nm Output power (max.): 100 mW (CW) 250 mW (Pulse) Interface Drive interface IEEE1394-compliant (6-pin connector) .1 IEEE1394-compliant (4-pin connector) .1 USB 2.0-compliant (Hi-Speed USB) .1 Buffer capacity 2MB Drive product number (Inquiry) SONY DVD RW DRU-820A Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 30 Support Overview If you have problems with the drive, or are unsure of a procedure or some other details, please contact your Sony customer support center. User Support Web Site You can find the following information on this Web site. The information is periodically updated, so we recommend that you visit regularly. • Information about the drive • Information about the software supplied with the drive • Latest firmware • Frequently asked questions • Troubleshooting guide • Certified compatible computers • Certified compatible discs • Operating instructions •Et cetera Accessing the user support Web site Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and in the [Menu Selection] screen, click [User Support Web Page]. You can also directly type the user support Web site address (see Product and Support Information for details) in the address box of your Web browser. Update the Drive Firmware Some problems encountered when using the drive can be solved simply by updating the drive firmware. Firmware updates are available on the user support Web site. Access the site, make sure that there is an update for your firmware, and follow the instructions on the screen to proceed with download and installation. Product and Support Information Sony Global Sites Information (As of January, 2006) Product purchased in the USA:* Product purchased in Australia or New Zealand: * Local Web sites for computer peripheral products About the Bundled Software Detailed information about the supplied software is available on the Web sites of the software manufacturer. For Windows For Mac OS Miscellaneous 31 Technical Support Please consult the above sources before calling with questions about using this product, or with technical questions about the drive or the supplied software. If using telephone or e-mail...