Key Features 9.5mm height for notebook computer use High efficient power saving modes & ACPI compliant SMART-X Smart Monitoring & Adjusting Read-speed Technology for e Xtraction SMART-BURN Smart Monitoring & Adapting Recording Technology for Burning Buffer under run free DU-8A4SH is a versatile optical disk drive. For CD write function, it is capable to write data, which conforms to Orange Book: Part 2 CD-R Volume 1 / Part 2 CD-R Volume 2 Multi Speed/ Part 3 CD-RW Volume 1 (known as Low Speed) / Part 3 CD-RW Volume 2: High Speed / Part 3 CD-RW Volume 3: Ultra Speed, into CD-R / RW disk in combination with write application software. For DVD write function, this drive confirms to DVD-RW Version 1.2 / DVD+RW Part 1 Volume 1 Version 1.3 / DVD+RW Part 1 Volume 2 Version 1.0 / DVD-R General Version 2.1 / DVD+R Version 1.3 / DVD-R9 Version 3.01 / DVD+R9 Version 1.2 / DVD-RAM (4.7G) Version 2.2. For read function, it is capable to read all of the following media: DVD single / dual layer (PTP, OTP), DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R9, DVD+R9, DVD-RAM. Besides, it reads all of CD formats & media: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, Photo-CD, Multi-session, Karaoke-CD, Video CD, CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-TEXT, CD-R & CD-RW. The drive supports a DVD-ROM data transfer rate of 8X in the outer track, 3.3X in the inner track, & achieves 6X speed in average for a 12cm (4.7 Gbyte, single layer) disc. For CD-ROM data transfer rate, it supports 24X in the outer track, 10X in the inner track, & achieves 19X speed in average for a 74 min disc. Besides, SMART-X function smartly adjusts CD-DA / VCD / DVD data extraction to a fastest allowable speed according to both data request rate from host & disk quality. Regarding to CD write speed, it supports CD-R 24X writing, CD-RW 24X re-writing/ DVD-RW 6X re-writing / DVD+RW 8X re-writing / DVD-R 8X writing / DVD+R 8X writing / DVD-R9 6X writing / DVD+R9 6X writing & DVD-RAM 5X writing. For writing/ rewriting, SMART-BURN function can avoid buffer under run as well as get the best writing quality by smartly adjusting writing strategy. DU-8A4SH is a multi-function drive with power saving, slim size & ultra light weight that it meets notebook computer as well as all kinds of compact or external applications.
Specification Disc type for read/write application Applicable Formats CD-DA, CD-TEXT, CD ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 & Form-2, CD-I Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Photo-CD, Enhance CD, CD extra, UDF (fixed/variable Packet mode), DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-R single/multi border (s) DVD+R single/multi session (s) DVD-R9 single/multi border (s) DVD+R9 single/multi session (s) DVD-RAM Applicable Media Type CD-ROM, CD-R & CD-RW DVD-ROM (4.7G/8.54G) single layer on single/double side (Read Only), DVD-ROM dual layer (PTP/OTP) on single/double side, (Read Only) DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R (4.7G for General), DVD+R, DVD+R9, DVD-R9, DVD-RAM (4.7G) Disc Diameter 12cm & 8cm Capacity 2, 048 bytes/sector (DVD ) 2, 048 bytes/block (CD Mode-1 & Mode-2 Form-1), 2, 336 bytes/block (Mode-2) 2, 328 bytes/block (Mode-2 Form-2) 2352 bytes/block (CDDA) Operation environment for write/ rewrite application OS DOS 6.xx, Windows 98 / NT4.0 / 2000 / ME / XP / 2003 / Vista / 7, Linux & OS/2 Warp operating system Hard Disk Empty Storage Capacity: 100 MB or more Average access time: 20 ms or less Disc Diameter (Capacity) 8cm & 12cm Recommended Media CD-R: CMC, MBI, MCC, NANYA, PLASMON, PRODISC, RITEK, SONY, TDK, TY Low Speed CD-RW: CMC, INFODISC, MCC, RITEK High Speed CD-RW: CMC, INFODISC, MBI, MCC, RICOH Ultra Speed CD-RW: MCC, DVD-RW: CMC, JVC, MKM, RITEK, TDK DVD+RW: CMC, MBI, MKM, PHILIPS, RICOH, RITEK DVD-R: CMC, MAXELL, MKM, PRODISC, RITEK, SONY, TDK, TY DVD+R: MAXELL, MBI, MKM, PRODISC, RITEK, SONY, TDK, TY DVD-R9: CMC, MKM, RITEK, TY DVD+R9: CMC, MKM, RICOH, RITEK DVD-RAM: MAXELL, PANASONIC Supported Write/ Read speed Media Type for Write Write Speed Selected Disc Spin Method for Write CD-R 10x/16x/20x/24x 10x CLV 16x/20x/24x PCAV Low Speed CD-RW 4x 4x CLV High Speed CD-RW 10x 10x CLV Ultra Speed CD-RW 10x/16x/20x/24x 10x CLV 16x/20x/24x ZCLV Ultra+ Speed CD-RW 10x/16x/20x/24x 10x CLV 16x/20x/24x ZCLV DVD-RW 2x/3x/4x/6x 2x/3x CLV 4x/6x ZCLV DVD+RW 2.4x/3x/4x/7x/8x 2.4x/3x CLV 4x/7x/8x ZCLV DVD-R 2x/3x/4x/6x/8x 2x/3x CLV 4x/6x/8x PCAV DVD+R 2.4x/3x/4x/6x/8x 2.4x/3x CLV 4x/6x/8x PCAV DVD-R Double Layer 3x/4x/6x 3x CLV 4x/6x PCAV DVD+R Double Layer 2.4x/3x/ 4x/6x 2.4x/3x CLV 4x/6x PCAV DVD-RAM 2x/3x /5x 2x/3x CLV 5x PCAV