Product Specifications


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

Brands and product names listed are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

© Hewlett-Packard Company 1999

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