Optical Storage - Notes 2

DVDplusRW.org DVDplusRW.org
The ultimate unofficial DVD+RW resource site
DVDRHelp.com
Information on DVD recording formats.

  Philips DVD+RW PDF pamphlet.

The following is taken from the Hewlett-Packard web site.  http://www.hp.com.

hp dvd writer dvd300i
 
specifications

interface
 
IDE

loading mechanism
 
tray, dust sealed

transfer rates
 
  • DVD write: up to 4x, re-write: up to 2.4x, read: up to 8x
  • CD write: up to 16x, rewrite: up to 10x, read: up to 40x

buffer memory size
 
2 MB

write methods
 
  • create: track at once, disk at once, incremental packet writing (variable and fixed packets per Orange Book part II), Random Access Write (DVD+RW), Sequential Write (DVD+R, +RW)
  • copy: session at once, multisession (CD-RW and CD-R only)

power requirements
 
  • +5 VDC ±5%
  • +12 VDC ±10%

logical recording format
 
UDF 1.02 and 1.5, ISO 9660, CD-DA

encoding method
 
EFM, EFM Plus

performance
 
  • sustained transfer rate:
    • 1x CD = 150 KB/s (data mode 1)
    • 1x DVD = 1353 KB/s
  • write:
    • CD-R: 4x, 8x, 16x (CLV)
    • CD-RW: 4x, 10x (CLV)
    • DVD+RW: 2.4x (CLV)
    • DVD+R: 2.4x, 4x (CLV)
  • read:
    • CD-ROM: up to 40x (CAV)
    • DVD-ROM: up to 8x (CAV)
  • burst transfer rate: 33 MB/second
  • seek time:
    • 125 ms average random access (CD-ROM)
    • 200 ms average full-stroke access (CD-ROM)
  • disc finalization time:
    • DVD: <2 minutes at 4x
    • CD: 1 minute typical at 4x (1x CD = 150 KB/s)

reliability (corrected error rate)
 
  • Audio, Data Mode 2, and Mode 2 Form 2: less than 1uncorrectable frame in 109 bits read
  • Data Mode 1 and Mode 2 Form 1: less than 1 uncorrected frame in 1012 bits read

video standards
 
PAL, NTSC

media compatibility
 
  • write: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R media
  • read: DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, CD Extra, CD-ROM (Mode 1 - Yellow Book), CD-ROM XA & CD-I (Mode 2/Form 2 - Green Book) CD-Bridge & Photo-CD (single and multi-session), CD-Video

environmental ranges
 
  • operating temperature: 5° to 50° C (41° to 122° F)
  • operating humidity: 90% maximum, non-condensing

acoustics
 
  • sound power: 5.15 B(A) (per ISO 9296)
  • sound pressure: 55 dB(A)

power consumption
 
25 watts maximum

system requirements
 
  • minimum system requirements: 600 MHz Intel® Pentium® III processor or equivalent (800 MHz Pentium® III processor
  • or higher recommended), 128 MB RAM, for video disc creation: video capture device
  • minimum hard disk space requirements: 500 MB free for included software installation, 10 GB free for DVD video disc creation
  • operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, Me, 98SE, 2000 Professional SP2


 

Note: Windows 2000 Server/Advanced Server, and all version of Windows CE are not supported

dimensions
(W x D x H)/
weight
 
5.83 x 7.74 x 1.66 in (146 x 198 x 42.3 mm) / 2.3 lb (1.06 kg)

software included
 
  • ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD: Incorporate your video footage, photos and music into DVD titles. Easily transfer your video footage directly from your camcorder or VCR to DVD discs. Edit video, cut unwanted video footage, add transitions and special effects, and rearrange scenes
  • Veritas DLA: Drag and drop files to DVD or CD from Windows Explorer or save directly from an application
  • Veritas RecordNow: Create data DVDs. Create data or music CDs
  • Veritas Simple Backup: Reliably back up, protect and restore individual files or folders or restore your entire hard drive. Includes disaster recovery
  • HP Memories Disc Creator: Create a photo slideshow or album disc that can be viewed on your PC or TV
  • Cyberlink PowerDVD: Play DVD movies on your PC

warranty
one-year limited hardware warranty

The following was taken from the Sony web site.  http://www.sony.com


Sony’s Internal DVD±RW Drive
DRU500AX
Sony takes the risk out of buying a DVD recorder by bringing all the popular formats into a single drive. The amazing new DRU-500AX burns DVD-R/-RW, DVD+RW/+R, and even CD-R/CD-RW discs.*

World's First DVD Burner That Records "+" and "-" Formats

 
• Write Speed:
DVD-R: 1X, 2X, 4X** max.
DVD-RW: 1X, 2X max.
DVD+R: 2.4X, 4X**max.
DVD+RW: 2.4X max.
CD-R: 4X, 12X, 16X, 24X Z-CLV max.
CD-RW: 4X, 10X** max.

 
• Read Speed
DVD-ROM: 8X max.
CD-ROM: 32X max.

 
• Random Access Time:
200 ms (DVD 8X)
160 ms (CD 32X)

 
• Sustained Data Transfer Rate: 11.4 MB/s (8X DVD-ROM)

 
• Buffer Memory: 8MB

 
• Buffer Underrun Protection Technology

 
• Supported disc format: DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-Video CD, CD-DA, CD-ROM (XA), CD Extra, Video CD, Photo CD*, CD Text, multi-session

 
• Software Contents:
Veritas RecordNow DX: CD/DVD Mastering Software
Vertias DLA: Drive Letter Recording Software
Veritas Simple Backup: Backup Software
Sonic Solutions MyDVD: DVD Video Authoring Software
ArcSoft ShowBiz: Video Editing Software
Cyberlink PowerDVD: soft DVD player Software
MusicMatch Jukebox: Play, Record, and Organize your personal music

 
• System Requirements:
Pentium III 400 Mhz or faster (or equivalent) CPU minimum. Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (or equivalent) CPU is recommended for real time video authoring/editing, 64 MB of RAM (128 MB or more is recommended), and 1 GB of free hard disc drive space.
OS: Windows 98SE/2000, ME, and XP Home and Professional