Hitachi GF-1000 User Manual

SM.GF1000.0598

GF-1000

DVD-RAM DRIVE WITH ATAPI INTERFACE

SPECIFICATIONS MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2. General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2.1 Applicable Disk Formats

2.2 Disk Diameter

2.3 Disk Thickness

2.4 Track Pitch

2.5 Data Block Size

2.6 Storage Capacity

3. Drive Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

3.1 Interface

3.2 Rotational Speed

3.3 Data Transfer Rate

3.4 Access Time

3.5 Average Latency

3.6 Data Error Rate

3.7 Spin up Time

3.8 Buffer Memory Size

4. Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

4.1 Ambient Temperature

4.2 Approval Temperature Rise

4.3 Temperature Gradient

4.4 Relative Humidity

4.5 Dew Point Temperature Restrictions

4.6 Vibration

4.7 Shock

4.8 Drop Impact

5. Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

5.1 MTBF

5.2 MTTR

6. Electro Static Discharge Susceptibility

7. Power Requirements

8. Audio Performance

8.1 Number of Channels

8.2 Frequency Response

8.3 Distortion

8.4 Output Levels

8.5 Output Terminals

DVD-RAM Drive GF-1000 Specifications

These specifications are subject to change without prior notice

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DVD-RAM Drive GF-1000 Specifications

9. Acoustic Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

10. Dimensions

11. Mass

12. Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

12.1 Disk Loading

12.2 Mounting Requirements

13. Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

13.1 Front View

13.2 Rear View

13.3 ATAPI Interface Connector Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

14. Mechanical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

15. Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

15.1 Drive

15.2 Accessories

16. ATAPI Interface Command List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

16.1 ATA (Task File) Commands

16.2 Packet Commands

17. Product Safety & Emissions Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Appendix 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Appendix 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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1. FEATURES

General

DVD-RAM

DVD-RAM Drive GF-1000 Specifications

• 5.25" half-height size built-in type DVD-RAM drive

• DVD-ROM,CD-ROM,CD-R,CD-AUDIO read compatible

• ATAPI interface

• High data transfer rate: Max. 16.6 Mbytes/s

• Buffer memory: 1 Mbytes

• Tray type auto loading

• MTBF: TBD POH

• Dust-free chassis

• Horizontal and vertical (on both sides) installable

• 3-way disc ejection (Software, OPEN/CLOSE button, Emergency eject)

• Authentication function supported

• Recording / Reading

• Average access time: 210 ms

• 2.6 GB single side / 5.2 GB double-sided capacity

• Sustained transfer rate: 1.38 MB/s

DVD-ROM/R

• Read mode only

• Average access time: 210 ms

• 4.7 GB, 8.5 GB, ROM capacity

• Sustained transfer rate: 2.76 MB/s

CD-Multiread

• Read mode only

• Average access time: 120 ms

• MPC3 compatible

• Embedded error correction EDC & ECC for Mode1 & Mode2 Form1

• Audio capability

• Headphones output volume control

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2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

2.1 Applicable Disk Formats DVD-RAM/ROM/R

2.2 Disk Diameter 120 mm / 80 mm

2.3 Disk Thickness
DVD-RAM 1.2mm (0.6 mm x 2)
DVD-ROM/R 1.2mm (0.6 mm x 2)
CD-ROM/R/RW/DA 1.2mm

DVD-RAM Drive GF-1000 Specifications

CD-ROM Mode-1 data disc
CD-ROM Mode-2 data disc
CD-ROM XA
CD-I
CD-R
CD-RW
CD-DA

2.4 Track Pitch
DVD-RAM 0.74 µm
DVD-ROM/R 0.74 µm
CD-ROM/R/RW/DA 1.6 µm

2.5 Data Block Size
DVD-RAM 2,048 bytes
DVD-ROM/R 2,048 bytes
CD-ROM

Mode1 2,048 bytes
Mode2 2,352, 2,340, 2,336, 2,048 bytes

CD-DA 2,352 bytes

2.6 Storage Capacity
DVD-RAM

Single Side 2.6 Gbytes
Double Sided 5.2 Gbytes

DVD-ROM

Single Layer 4.7 Gbytes/side
Dual Layer 8.5 Gbytes/side

CD-ROM 650 Mbytes (Mode-1)

These specifications are subject to change without prior notice

742 Mbytes (Mode-2)
Conditions: 333,000 blocks for recorded area

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3. DRIVE PERFORMANCE

3.1 Interface ATAPI

3.2 Rotational Speed

DVD-RAM 16.9 to 39.8 s-1(Approx. 1,014 to 2,387 rpm)
DVD-ROM

Single Layer 19.2 to 46.3 s-1(Approx. 1,149 to 2,777 rpm)
Dual Layer 21.1 to 50.9 s-1(Approx. 1,264 to 3,056 rpm)

CD-ROM 3,667 rpm (1.2 m)

3.3 Data Transfer Rate

3.3.1 Sustained Transfer Rate
DVD-RAM 1.38 Mbytes/s
DVD-ROM 2.76 Mbytes/s
CD-ROM 8X - 20X Speed

3.3.2 Burst Transfer Rate 16.6 Mbytes/s max.

DVD-RAM Drive GF-1000 Specifications

4,278 rpm (1.4 m)

3.4 Access time (1/3 stroke) 210 ms (typical)

3.5 Average Latency 13 - 30 ms (DVD-RAM)

3.6 Data Error Rate (1)
DVD-RAM <10
DVD-ROM <10
CD-ROM <10

-12

-12

-12

(Mode-1)

<10-9(Mode-2)

3.7 Spin Up Time

3.7.1 Spin Up from Power On
DVD-RAM <20 s (typical)
DVD-ROM <20 s (typical)
CD-ROM <20 s (typical)

3.7.2 Spin Up from Sleep Mode
DVD-RAM <4 (typical)
DVD-ROM <4 (typical)
CD-ROM <4 (typical)

3.8 Buffer Memory Size 1 MB

(1) Worst case raw error rate of the disc is 10

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