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❑ You can write at a maximum of 16×
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.
English
Please refer to this manual together with the “ATAPI Interface Drive User’s Guide” in the attached Software
Disc, which carries more detailed information.
Français
Reportez-vous au présent manuel ainsi qu’au document intitulé “Lecteur d’interface ATAPI - Guide de
l’utilisateur” contenu sur le disque du logiciel accompagnant ce produit pour plus de détails.
Deutsch
Einzelheiten entnehmen Sie bitte diesem Handbuch sowie der “Laufwerk mit ATAPI-Schnittstelle -
Anwenderanleitung” auf der mitgelieferten Software-Disc.
Español
Consulte este manual junto con la “Unidad de interfaz ATAPI - Guía del usuario” del disco de software
suministrado, que contiene información más detallada.
Italiano
Fare riferimento al presente manuale insieme a “Guida dell’utilizzatore dell’unità disco con interfaccia ATAPI”
nel disco del software allegato, nel quale sono contenute informazioni più dettagliate.
Português
Consulte este manual juntamente com o “Guia do Utilizador do Drive de Interface ATAPI” incluído no disco
de software fornecido, para obter informações mais detalhadas.
Nederlands
Raadpleeg deze handleiding alsook de “ATAPI Station-interface -Gebruikershandleiding” op de bijgevoegde
Software Disc, die meer gedetaileerde informatie bevat.
Svenska
Förutom denna bruksanvisning finns mer information i “Brukanvisning för enhet med ATAPI gränssnitt” på
den medföljande programskivan.
2-678-198-11(1)
DW-G120A
DVD/CD
Rewritable Drive Unit
2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China P/N: 7819901471W
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 reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus 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 DW-G120A is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
The use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
This label is located on the top of the drive unit enclosure.
Dieses Etikett befindet sich auf der Oberseite des Laufwerksgehäuses.
The DW-G120A is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located at the top of the enclosure.
Bei diesem DW-G120A handelt es sich um ein Laser-Produkt der Klasse 1.
Das Etikett mit der Aufschrift LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT befindet sich auf der Oberseite
des Gehäses.
CE Sicherheitsbestimmungen
Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die Verwendung in
folgender / folgenden Umgebung(en):
• Wohngegenden
• Gewerbegebiete
• Leichtindustriegebiete
(Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022, Klasse B.)
• Power-Burn and are trademarks 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
TM
and ® marks are not used in the text.
Before using this device, be sure to read the end-user license agreements for the software provided with your
computer.
❑ 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 in product
improvement.
Compliance Statements
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the
European Union 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 potential 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.
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 8×-CAV 2.4×
DVD+R Double Layer (8×)
8×-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) 8×-CAV 4×
DVD-RW 12×-CAV 2×
DVD-RW (2×)12×-CAV 2×
DVD-RW (4×)12×-CAV 4×
DVD-RW (6×)12×-CAV 6×
DVD-ROM 16×-CAV −
DVD-Video 6×-CAV −
DVD-RAM
1)
5×-PCAV 5×-PCAV
CD-R 48×-CAV
2)
48×-CAV
2)
CD-RW 32×-CAV 4×
CD-RW (High Speed) 32×-CAV 10×
CD-RW (Ultra Speed) 32×-CAV 24×-ZCLV
CD-ROM 48×-CAV
2)
−
CD-DA
3)
8×−
CD-DA (DAE) 48×-CAV
2)
−
Disc diameters
DVD 12 cm
8 cm
4)
−
CD 12 cm
8 cm
4)
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)
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.
4)
With 8 cm discs, you must place the drive horizontally.
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
×
speed
1)
)
CD: 7.2 MB/s (48
×
speed
1)
)
Access time
Average random stroke
Approx. 130 ms (DVD)
Approx. 135 ms (CD)
1)
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 1.5 A max.
DC +12 V 1.5 A max.
Size
Approx. 145.8 × 41.3 × 165 mm (W×H×D)
(excluding front panel)
Weight
Approx. 0.9 kg (drive only)
Laser
CD
Wavelength: 783 nm
Output power (max): 90 mW (CW)
260 mW (Pulse)
DVD
Wavelength: 658 nm
Output power (max): 80 mW (CW)
300 mW (Pulse)
Interface
Drive interface
ATAPI (EIDE)-compliant
Buffer capacity
2 MB
Drive product number (Inquiry)
SONY DVD RW DW-G120A
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Specifications
Product Information
Included Documents
❑ Quick Start Guide
❑ Electronic manual on the software disc
❑ Warranty card
❑ Product Information (this document)
Product and Support Information
Sony Global Sites Information (As of January, 2006)
Product purchased in the USA:*
http://sony.storagesupport.com/
Product purchased in Europe:*
http://www.sonyisstorage.com/
* 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 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 support, please have the
following information available:
• Model number: DW-G120A
• 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.
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
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.
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.
The default CD-R and CD-ROM read/write
speed of this drive is 40× speed.
With a single touch, you can activate the
Turbo Boost function, to raise the
read/write speed to 48× speed.
Note
•On rare occasions, some discs may not be able to
tolerate 48× speed, causing them to break. We
recommend that you do not use deeply scratched,
brittle, or other discs that may break at 48× speed.
• The Turbo Boost function does not guarantee a 48×
write speed. Depending on the condition of the disc
you are using, the speed may be automatically
lowered.
• The Turbo Boost function does not increase read/write
speed with CD-RW discs.
Turbo Boost Function
1 Insert a disc into the drive.
The read/write speed when you insert a
disc is normally 40× speed.
2 Press and hold the Eject button for
five seconds.
The Busy indicator blinks twice and the
read/write speed switches to 48× speed.
(The Turbo Boost function is active.)
Hint
When you open the disc tray, the read/write speed
reverts to its default of 40× speed.
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
PRODUKT
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
❑ 256 MB RAM or more
1 GB 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)
❑ Operating system:
Windows
®
2000 Professional
(referred to as Windows 2000),
System Requirements
Windows
®
XP
Home Edition or
Windows
®
XP Professional
(referred to as Windows XP)
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.