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General| Buffer Size | 2 MB |
|---|---|
| Read Speed (CD) | 48x |
| Read Speed (DVD) | 16x |
| Write Speed (DVD+R) | 16x |
| Write Speed (DVD-R) | 16x |
| Write Speed (DVD+RW) | 8x |
| Write Speed (DVD-RW) | 6x |
| Write Speed (DVD+R DL) | 8x |
| Write Speed (DVD-RAM) | 5x |
| Write Speed (CD-R) | 48x |
| Write Speed (CD-RW) | 32x |
| Rewrite Speed (CD-RW) | 32x |
| Rewrite Speed (DVD+RW) | 8x |
| Rewrite Speed (DVD-RW) | 6x |
| Media Load Type | Tray |
| Drive Type | Internal |
| Interface | IDE |
| Supported Disc Formats | CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL |
Details on the items included in the drive package.
Highlights the key capabilities and functionalities of the drive.
Specifies the necessary hardware and OS for drive operation.
Diagrams and descriptions of the drive's front and rear panels.
Step-by-step guide for installing the DVD/CD rewritable drive.
Instructions for setting jumpers for master/slave configuration.
Procedure for swapping out a current optical drive with the new one.
Guide for adding the drive as a secondary device in the system.
Guide for adding the drive as a tertiary device in the system.
Guide for adding the drive as a quaternary device in the system.
Instructions on how to use the drive for creating and playing discs.
Overview of the software applications provided with the drive.
Guidelines and warnings for using non-Sony software with the drive.
Lists all supported DVD and CD disc formats for reading and writing.
Guidance on selecting reliable writable discs for optimal performance.
Table showing which disc types serve specific user needs.
Information on CD-R, CD-RW, and their various speed formats.
Notes on playing back CDs created or read by the drive.
Details on DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, and their features.
Notes on playing back DVDs created or read by the drive.
Important warnings and advice for disc writing and playback.
Locating performance tuning tips and firmware updates on Sony's website.
Steps to update the drive's firmware for optimal operational speed.
How to enable the drive's 48x speed feature for faster operations.
Advice on handling, storage, and environmental conditions for the drive.
Guide to navigating the user support website for product information.
Procedure for obtaining and installing firmware updates to resolve issues.
Links to global Sony support sites and bundled software details.
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