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DRU-170C/78199E00003WA
Compatible discs Read Write
(max.) (max.)
DVD+R
16×-CAV 18×-CAV
DVD+R Double Layer 12
×
-CAV
8×-ZCLV
DVD+RW 13
×
-CAV
8×-ZCLV
DVD-R 16
×
-CAV
18×-CAV
DVD-R Dual Layer 12
×
-CAV
8×-ZCLV
DVD-RW 13
×
-CAV 6
×
DVD-RAM(5
×
)
1)
5
×
5
×
DVD-RAM(12
×
)
1)
12×-PCAV 12×-PCAV
DVD-ROM 16
×
-CAV −
DVD-Video 16
×
-CAV −
CD-R 48
×
-CAV
48×-CAV
CD-RW
40×-PCAV
4
×
CD-RW(High Speed)
40×-PCAV
10
×
CD-RW(Ultra Speed)
40×-PCAV
24×-ZCLV
CD-RW(Ultra Speed Plus)
40×-PCAV 32×-ZCLV
CD-ROM 48
×
-CAV −
CD-DA
2)
10
×
-CAV −
CD-DA (DAE) 40
×
-PCAV −
Disc diameters
DVD 12 cm
8 cm
3)
−
CD 12 cm
8 cm
3)
1)
Use a non-cartridge-type disc or a cartridge from which the
disc can be ejected.
2)
This product is designed to playback discs that conform to
the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music
discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are
marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not conform to
the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
When you use this unit as an audio CD player, please use
compact discs with the following mark.
3)
With 8 cm discs, you must place the drive horizontally.
Drive
Data transfer rate
DVD: 24.9 MB/s (18
×
speed
4)
)
CD: 7.2 MB/s (48
×
speed
4)
)
Access time
Average random stroke
Approx. 160 ms (DVD)
Approx. 140 ms (CD)
4)
Maximum data transfer rate depends on the
capabilities of the host computer.
Buffer under-run error protection
technology
Operating Environment
5 to 40 °C
Power and Miscellaneous
Power source
DC +5 V 1.6 A max.
DC +12 V 1.8 A max.
Size
Approx. 146 × 41.3 × 170 mm (W×H×D)
(excluding front panel)
Weight
Approx. 0.7 kg (drive only)
Laser
CD
Wavelength: 783 nm
Output power (max): 100 mW (CW)
DVD
Wavelength: 658 nm
Output power (max): 100 mW (CW)
Interface
Drive interface
ATAPI (EIDE)-compliant
Buffer capacity
2 MB
Drive product number (Inquiry)
SONY DVD RW AW-G170A
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Specifications
Product and Support Information
Sony Global Sites Information (As of February, 2007)
Product purchased in the USA:*
http://sony.storagesupport.com/
Product purchased in Canada:
http://www.sony.ca/
Product purchased in Singapore:
http://www.sony-asia.com/storage/
* Local Web sites for computer peripheral products
About the Bundled Writing Software
Detailed information about the supplied
writing software is available on the Web
sites of the software manufacturers and
software distributors. (Accessible from the
links in each software application)
Technical Support
Please consult the Sony global sites listed
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 support, please
have the following information available:
• Model number: DRU-170C
• Serial number
• Date and place of purchase
• Computer maker and model number
• Computer specifications (CPU speed,
memory size, OS version, etc.)
• Writing software used (version, etc.)
Local technical support is only
available in the specified sales
regions. The customers in these
regions should be provided with a
warranty card for this product. For
contact information, refer to the
warranty card.
Note that technical support
conditions may vary according to
the locality, and that charges and/
or limited service may apply in
some regions.
❑ You can write at a maximum of 18×
when using high speed DVD+R,
DVD-R discs.
❑ The drive can write to DVD-RAM discs.
❑ Features the
technology to prevent buffer underrun
errors.
Introduction
This product offers the following features.
❑ An internal DVD/CD rewritable drive
with ATAPI (EIDE) interface for
computers.
❑ Can be used horizontally or vertically.
❑ The drive can write to DVD+R Double
Layer and DVD-R Dual Layer discs.
Package Contents
Please verify that the package includes the following accessories with the drive when
unpacking.
If any of these items appears to be missing or damaged, please contact your supplier.
• Drive • Screws (×4)
• Product Information (this document)
• Quick Start Guide
• Software disc
• Warranty card (for US and Canada)
Note
Make sure that you back up the supplied software disc on another disc because the software disc is not distributed
independently.
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.
The drive should be used with a system that
meets the following requirements
1)
.
❑ PC/AT-compatible computer
❑ CPU: Pentium III, 800 MHz or higher
(Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz or higher
recommended)
❑ 256 MB RAM (512 MB RAM for
Windows Vista) or more
❑ 1 GB (10 GB for DVD creation) free
hard disk space
❑ One available EIDE (ATAPI) interface
connection with DMA capability
2)
❑ One empty 5-inch half-height drive bay
❑ One available internal +12 V/+5 V power
connector
3)
System Requirements
❑ Operating system:
Windows 2000 Professional SP4
(referred to as Windows 2000 SP4),
Windows XP Home Edition SP2/
Windows XP Professional SP2 (referred
to as Windows XP SP2), or Windows
Vista Home Basic/Windows Vista Home
Premium/Windows Vista Business/
Windows Vista Ultimate
1)
The above requirements 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.
2)
The drive does not support connection to an
ATAPI interface card. Connect the drive to the
IDE (ATAPI) interface connector of your
computer’s motherboard.
3)
The drive consumes a lot of power when
operating at high speeds. You should therefore
make sure that the rated power output of the
power outlet where you connect all your drives is
sufficient to power all the drives, including this
one. For details about each drive’s power
consumption rating, refer to their documentation.
Avoiding condensation problems
As much as possible, avoid sudden temperature changes. 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.
Attention Regarding DualDisc Software
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Precautions for Use
DVD region codes
The playback of DVD-Video (DVD discs) is
protected and controlled by a region code
setting. For the drive to play back DVD-
Video, the region code on the DVD disc, the
region code of the drive, and the region code
of the DVD-Video software must all match.
With this drive, the region code can be set up
to five times, including the initial assignment
(RPC phase 2 standard). After setting the
region code five times, the setting becomes
permanent and can no longer be changed.
From this point on, you are only able to play
back DVD-Video whose region code
matches the one set the fifth time.
Do not attempt to make unauthorized
changes to the region code. Any problems
resulting from doing so are not covered by
the warranty.
Hint
You can change the region code of the drive on it’s
properties dialog box accessible from the Device
Manager.