Sony Computer Drive DW G120A User Manual

2-678-198-11(1)  
Introduction  
Specifications  
Safety Regulations  
This product offers the following features.  
You can write at a maximum of 16×  
when using high speed DVD+R,  
DVD-R discs.  
WARNING  
Compatible discs  
Read  
(max.)  
16×-CAV 4×  
16×-CAV 8×-PCAV  
16×-CAV 16×-CAV  
Write  
(max.)  
Drive  
Data transfer rate  
DVD: 22.1 MB/s (16  
CD: 7.2 MB/s (48×  
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.  
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.  
DVD+R (4×)  
DVD+R (8×)  
DVD+R (16×)  
×
speed1))  
speed1))  
The drive can write to DVD-RAM discs.  
Features the  
technology to prevent buffer underrun  
errors.  
CAUTION:  
DVD+R Double Layer 8×-CAV 2.4×  
Access time  
Average random stroke  
Approx. 130 ms (DVD)  
Approx. 135 ms (CD)  
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.  
DVD+R Double Layer (8×) 8×-CAV 8×-ZCLV  
DVD+RW  
DVD+RW (4×)  
12×-CAV 2.4×  
12×-CAV 4×  
DVD/CD  
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.  
DVD+RW (High Speed) 12×-CAV 8×-ZCLV  
1) Maximum data transfer rate depends on the  
capabilities of the host computer.  
System Requirements  
The drive should be used with a system that  
meets the following requirements1).  
Rewritable Drive Unit  
DVD-R (4×)  
DVD-R (8×)  
DVD-R (16×)  
DVD-R (Dual Layer)  
DVD-RW  
16×-CAV 4×  
This label is located on the top of the drive unit enclosure.  
Dieses Etikett befindet sich auf der Oberseite des Laufwerksgehäuses.  
16×-CAV 8×-PCAV  
16×-CAV 16×-CAV  
Windows® XP Home Edition or  
Windows® XP Professional  
(referred to as Windows XP)  
Buffer under-run error protection  
8×-CAV  
4×  
technology  
12×-CAV 2×  
12×-CAV 2×  
12×-CAV 4×  
12×-CAV 6×  
Product Information  
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.  
PC/AT-compatible computer  
CPU: Pentium III, 800 MHz or higher  
256 MB RAM or more  
DVD-RW (2×)  
DVD-RW (4×)  
DVD-RW (6×)  
DVD-ROM  
DVD-Video  
DVD-RAM1)  
CD-R  
Operating Environment  
5 to 40 °C  
Included Documents  
1 GB free hard disk space  
16×-CAV  
6×-CAV  
5×-PCAV 5×-PCAV  
48×-CAV2) 48×-CAV2)  
32×-CAV 4×  
Quick Start Guide  
Electronic manual on the software disc  
Warranty card  
Product Information (this document)  
One available EIDE (ATAPI) interface  
connection with DMA capability2)  
One empty 5-inch half-height drive bay  
One available internal +12 V/+5 V power  
connector3)  
Power and Miscellaneous  
Power source  
DC +5 V  
DC +12 V 1.5 A max.  
1.5 A max.  
CD-RW  
CD-RW (High Speed) 32×-CAV 10×  
Operating system:  
CD-RW (Ultra Speed) 32×-CAV 24×-ZCLV  
Windows® 2000 Professional  
(referred to as Windows 2000),  
Size  
CD-ROM  
48×-CAV2)  
8×  
CD-DA3)  
Approx. 145.8 × 41.3 × 165 mm (W×H×D)  
(excluding front panel)  
CD-DA (DAE)  
48×-CAV2)  
Weight  
Approx. 0.9 kg (drive only)  
Disc diameters  
DVD 12 cm  
8 cm4)  
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.  
Package Contents  
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.  
Laser  
CD  
CD 12 cm  
8 cm4)  
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.  
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)  
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  
CLASS 1  
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE  
LASER PRODUCT  
• Drive  
• Screws (×4)  
LASER KLASSE 1  
function to achieve 48× speed.  
• Product Information (this document)  
• Quick Start Guide  
• Software disc  
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT  
PRODUKT  
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.  
CE Sicherheitsbestimmungen  
Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die Verwendung in  
folgender / folgenden Umgebung(en):  
DW-G120A  
• Warranty card  
Interface  
Drive interface  
ATAPI (EIDE)-compliant  
Note  
• Wohngegenden  
• Gewerbegebiete  
2006 Sony Corporation  
Printed in China  
P/N: 7819901471W  
Make sure that you back up the supplied software disc on another disc because the software disc is not distributed  
independently.  
• Leichtindustriegebiete  
(Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022, Klasse B.)  
Buffer capacity  
2 MB  
4) With 8 cm discs, you must place the drive horizontally.  
Please Record Responsibly  
English  
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.  
Please refer to this manual together with the “ATAPI Interface Drive User’s Guide” in the attached Software  
Disc, which carries more detailed information.  
Writing Systems  
DVD  
Random write  
Sequential write  
Drive product number (Inquiry)  
Français  
SONY DVD RW DW-G120A  
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.  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
• Power-Burn and  
• 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.  
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
CD  
Deutsch  
Turbo Boost Function  
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.  
Track-at-once  
Disc-at-once  
Session-at-once  
Packet writing  
Einzelheiten entnehmen Sie bitte diesem Handbuch sowie der “Laufwerk mit ATAPI-Schnittstelle -  
Anwenderanleitung” auf der mitgelieferten Software-Disc.  
1 Insert a disc into the drive.  
The read/write speed when you insert a  
disc is normally 40× speed.  
Español  
Before using this device, be sure to read the end-user license agreements for the software provided with your  
computer.  
Consulte este manual junto con la “Unidad de interfaz ATAPI - Guía del usuario” del disco de software  
suministrado, que contiene información más detallada.  
2 Press and hold the Eject button for  
five seconds.  
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.  
Italiano  
Product and Support Information  
The Busy indicator blinks twice and the  
read/write speed switches to 48× speed.  
(The Turbo Boost function is active.)  
Note  
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.  
• 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.  
Sony Global Sites Information (As of January, 2006)  
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.  
Português  
Hint  
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.  
Product purchased in the USA:*  
About the Bundled Writing Software  
When you open the disc tray, the read/write speed  
reverts to its default of 40× speed.  
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)  
Product purchased in Europe:*  
Nederlands  
Raadpleeg deze handleiding alsook de “ATAPI Station-interface -Gebruikershandleiding” op de bijgevoegde  
Software Disc, die meer gedetaileerde informatie bevat.  
• The Turbo Boost function does not increase read/write  
speed with CD-RW discs.  
* Local Web sites for computer peripheral products  
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.  
Svenska  
Förutom denna bruksanvisning finns mer information i “Brukanvisning för enhet med ATAPI gränssnitt” på  
den medföljande programskivan.  
Technical Support  
DVD region codes  
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:  
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.  
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.  
back DVD-Video whose region code  
matches the one set the fifth time.  
Compliance Statements  
Do not attempt to make unauthorized  
changes to the region code. Any problems  
resulting from doing so are not covered by  
the warranty.  
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the  
European Union and other European countries with separate collection  
systems)  
• 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.)  
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  
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  
Hint  
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 change the region code of the drive on it’s  
properties dialog box accessible from the Device  
Manager.  
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.  
 

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