Overview

This product is a DVD±RW drive compatible with the i.LINK (IEEE 1394) interface. The drive has the following features:

•Supports 2.4⋅ writing speed for DVD+R discs (3240 KB/s).

•Supports 2.4⋅ writing speed for DVD+RW discs (3240 KB/s).

•Supports 4⋅ writing speed for DVD-R discs (5400 KB/s).

•Supports 2⋅ writing speed for DVD-RW discs (2700 KB/s).

•Supports 16⋅ writing speed for CD-R discs (2400 KB/s).

•Supports 8⋅ writing speed for CD-RW discs (1200 KB/s).

•Reads DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, and CD-ROM discs. DVD-ROM discs are read at a speed of 8⋅ max. (10800 KB/s), and CD-ROM discs at a speed of 24⋅ max.

(3600 KB/s).

•If the notebook you are using comes equipped with a VAIO® notebook peripheral device DC OUT connector1, by connecting the VAIO notebook peripheral cable (80 cm)2 you can use this drive with power supplied from the notebook (see page 12).

•Can create original DVD videos captured from a Digital Video Camera Recorder equipped with a DV terminal to the drive (using the supplied DVD video software)(see page 28).

•Can play back digital audio CD using the computer speakers, if the computer supports this function (see page 35).

•Can be used to easily reinstall the operating system on the notebook using a recovery disc, if the notebook supports this function (see page 37).

Note

This drive is only for use in the country of purchase.

zWhat is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface supporting very high transfer rates. It facilitates the exchange of high-volume digital audio and video data between components equipped with an i.LINK connector and enables the control of other components. For details, refer to the manuals provided with your computer.

1Hereafter referred to as the “peripheral device DC OUT connector”

2Hereafter referred to as the “peripheral cable”

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