User manual SONY DRU-830A

[. . . ] 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. As the laser beam used in the DRU-830A is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. refer servicing to qualified personnel only. [. . . ] For more details on writing speed by disc type, access the user support web site (see page 34). Only round discs should be used with this drive. Attempting to read odd-shaped discs (stars, hearts, card shape, etc. Operation is not guaranteed when writing to or playing back 99 minute discs. With 8 cm discs, you must place the drive horizontally. We recommend that you only use discs for which operation has been guaranteed. You can obtain the latest list of writable discs for which operation with this drive has been guaranteed at the user support Web site address (see page 34 for details). User support Web site Insert the supplied software disc into the drive, and in the [Menu Selection] screen, click [User Support Web Page]. You can also directly type the user support Web site address (see page 34 for details) in the address box of your Web browser. Note You can safely use most disc formats that comply to the appropriate standards with this drive. However, bear in mind that some generic discs do not comply to quality or performance standards necessary for safe use with this drive. If you use such discs, the drive may automatically adjust the writing speed, writing errors may occur, and discs that have been written to may generate reading errors, etc. You can use a variety of discs with the drive to write data. Refer to the table below to find the type of disc that matches what you want to do. Data written on Ultra Speed CD-RW discs can be read by standard CD-ROM drives. Note Drives that do not have the Ultra Speed CD-RW logo cannot be used to write to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs. When writing or adding to such discs with a drive other than this one, make sure that the drive has the Ultra Speed CD-RW logo. Also, always set the writing speed to that specified for the particular Ultra Speed CD-RW disc media being used. Data written on Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW disc can be read by standard CD-ROM drives. Note Drives that do not have the Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW logo cannot be used to write to Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW discs. When writing or adding to such discs with a drive other than this one, make sure that the drive has the Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW logo. Also, always set the writing speed to that specified for the particular Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW disc media being used. [. . . ] To protect important data, always keep discs in their protective cases. Do not wipe writable discs to clean them before recording data. Instead, use a blower to remove any dust. Data may not record properly if a scratch or dust is present on the unrecorded area of writable discs. [. . . ]