Maximizing Performance

User Support Web Site

Make sure that you use High Speed discs for which this operation has been certified by Sony. For the latest information about these discs, visit the user support Web site. When using discs other than those mentioned above, the drive may limit writing speed to preserve a good reading quality.

Updating the Firmware

We recommend using the drive with the latest firmware as 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.

Hint

The firmware is the built-in software that makes the drive work.

For details about the user support web site, see page 33.

Turbo Boost Function

The default 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.

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.

Operation

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