[. . . ] 2) 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, use compact discs with the following mark. [. . . ] Power Drive rated input: DC 12 V (External power jack) Power consumption: 3. Writing Systems DVD Random write Sequential write CD Track-at-once Disc-at-once Session-at-once Packet writing Drive Data transfer rate CD Up to 4800 KB/s (32× speed)3) DVD Up to 16620 KB/s (12× speed)3) Access time Average random stroke Approx. If any of these items appears to be missing or damaged, please contact your supplier. English Please refer to this manual together with the "Dual Interface Drive User's Guide" in the attached Software disc, which carries more detailed information. LINK device driver found on the software disc from the locations below. Note To guard against possible loss or damage, be sure to make a backup copy of the provided software disc on a DVD+R disc or other media. Please note that specifications and appearance may be subject to change without notice. Please Record Responsibly Before copying anything to 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. *Region Playback Control standard (RPC standard) In order for the DVD/CD RW drive to play back DVD-Video disc, the region code on the DVD disc, the region code of the DVD/ CD RW drive, and the region code of the DVD-Video software must all match. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. If you have any questions about this product, you may call the telephone number listed on the "Product and Support Information" page. The telephone number below is not for customer service but only for official purpose. About the Bundled Writing Software 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) Please consult the above sources before calling with questions about using HANDYCAM DCR-SX45, or with technical questions about the drive or the supplied software. If using telephone or e-mail support, please have the following information available: · Computer specifications (CPU speed, memory size, OS version, etc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [. . . ] Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Local technical support service is available only in the following sales regions: Free telephone support is offered for 90 days from your first call. Product purchased in Canada (Sony of Canada Limited): 24 hours / 7 days a week · The mains plug on this equipment must be used to disconnect mains power. Please ensure that the socket outlet is installed near the equipment and shall be easily Accessible. [. . . ]