Sony PCGA-DDRW1 - Manual (Page 7)

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Overview
This product is a DVD±RW drive compatible with i.LINK™ (IEEE 1394)
interface. The drive has the following features.
• Supports 2
×
writing speed for DVD+R discs (2700 KB/s).
• Supports 2
×
writing speed for DVD+RW discs (2700 KB/s).
• Supports 1
×
writing speed for DVD-R discs (1350 KB/s).
• Supports 1
×
writing speed for DVD-RW discs (1350 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 5
×
max. (6750 KB/s), and CD-ROM discs at a speed of 24
×
max. (3600 KB/s).
• Can be used either horizontally or vertically (see page 14).
• If the notebook you are using comes equipped with a VAIO ® notebook
peripheral device DC OUT connector, by connecting the VAIO notebook
peripheral cable (80 cm) you can use this drive with power supplied from
the notebook (see page 15).
• Can connect a Digital Video Camera Recorder equipped with a DV
terminal to the drive, and use the video captured with the Digital Video
Camera Recorder to create your own original DVD videos (Using the
supplied DVD video software) (see page 32).
• Can play back digital audio CD using the notebook speakers, if the
notebook supports this function (see page 40).
• Can easily reinstall the operating system on the notebook using a
recovery disc, if the notebook supports this function (see page 42).
Note
This drive is only for use in the country of purchase.
z What 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 Sony notebook.