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***OPEN BOX***

 

This OPEN BOX product you are browsing has been inspected by our qualified technicians to ensure that it meets factory specifications and includes all factory packed accessories. It is guaranteed to be in perfect working order but it is sold in "AS IS" condition (for example, the box may be torn, there may be cosmetic scratches, etc), returns will not be accepted unless the item is found to be defective. Please contact us with any questions BEFORE placing an order. We accept PayPal and all major credit cards. We do our best to describe each item we are selling to the best of our ability. Bear in mind that the item is sold as-is.

                                                                              

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Simplicity itself

 

  • The HP DVD Movie Writer is the fast, easy way to transfer home videotapes to DVD using your own PC.
  • External drive installs in seconds with included cables.

  • Video Transfer Wizard offers automatic, unattended conversion of home movies to DVD.

More storage

 

  • With double-layer recording capability, now you can store up to 8.5 GB on one DVD+R DL disc.
  • More photos, more video - protect all of your precious memories for future generations.

Get creative

 

  • Bring your photos and home movies to life with special effects, music and more.

  • Create slideshows with titles, separate music and voice tracks, pan & zoom - even video clips. Software is included.

  • Transform your home movies, and enjoy them in a whole new way.

Flexible solution

 

  • Make original DVDs and CDs using this DVD + or - R/+ or - RW and CD-R/RW writer.
  • Transfer an entire videotape or select just the best moments.

  • Choose among software and editing features that are right for your skill level, from novice to enthusiast.

Specifications:

 

Drive Performance

 

Write:

CD-R up to 40x (CAV or P-CAV); CD-RW up to 24x(Z-CLV); 24x(Z-CLV); DVD+R up to 16x (CAV); DVD+R DL up to 2.4x (CLV); (CLV); DVD+RW up to 4x (CLV); DVD-R up to 8x (ZCLV); DVD-RW up to 4X (CLV)

Read:

CD-ROM: up to 40x (CAV); DVD-ROM: up to 16x (CAV)

Sustained transfer rate:

1x CD = 150 KB/s (data mode 1); 1x DVD =1353KB/s

Access time:

160 ms avg random access (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM)

 

Disc finalization time:

DVD: <2 minutes at 4x (DVD+R single-layer disc); CD: <1 minute typical

RIP speed:

Extract a 4-minute audio track in less than 15 seconds, 16x minimum

Reliability:

Audio, Data Mode 2, and Mode 2 Form 2: <1 uncorrectable frame in 10 bits read; Data Mode 1 and Mode 2

Form 1: <1 uncorrected frame in 10 bits read

Operating system compatibility:

Microsoft Windows XP, 2000 Professional SP3 (Latest service packs recommended)

 

 

Minimum system requirements:

1.2 GHz Intel Pentium III processor or equivalent; 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended for video editing); 1024x768 video resolution with a minimum of 16-bit color required for ArcSoft ShowBiz; USB 2.0 interface; Minimum hard disk space requirements: 650 MB free for included software installation, 10 GB free for DVD video disc creation (18 MB free for double layer); DV capture requires IEEE 1394 interface; Internet connectivity recommended for software updates and drivers

 

Compatibility

 

Device write media compatibility:

DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW

 

Device read media compatibility:

DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, 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), Photo-CD (single and multi session), VCD, CD-Text

 

 

Methods, Standards, Formats

 

Supported Video formats:

MPEG-1, MPEG-2, AVI, QuickTime, WMV (requires Media Player 9)

Capture formats:

Full D1 MPEG 2 broadcast resolution (720 x NTSC / 720 x 576 PAL/SECAM); Frame Rates: 29.97 NTSC and 25 fps PAL/SECAM; Video Bit Rates: 3 Mb/sec to 7 Mb/sec (Constant or variable bit rate)

Video standards:

NTSC, PAL, SECAM

Audio formats:

WAV, MP3, WMA

Logical recording format:

UDF, ISO 9660, CD-DA, DVD-Video, VCD

Write methods:

Track at once, disc at once, (CD-RW and CD-R) Random Write/Overwrite (DVD+RW), Sequential Write (DVD+R, DVD+R DL), Multisession (DVD+R, DVD+R DL)

Encoding method:

EFM, EFM Plus

 

 


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Box Includes

  • HP external DVD and CD writer with built-in video transfer
  • Quick Start installation guide, Getting Help support guide
  • USB cable
  • Composite video/audio cable
  • Power supply
  • Vertical mounting stand

  • Software included:
  • Software CD, including electronic user's guide
  • HP Video Transfer Wizard (for easy, unattended transfer)
  • ArcSoft ShowBiz 2.2 (for video capture, authoring, editing, and photo/video slideshows)
  • Sonic RecordNow (for creating music and data discs)
  • CyberLink PowerDVD (for DVD playback)

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