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×
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❑ 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×
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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
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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
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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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