Hood VSX 5000 User Manual

HP dvd740i DVD Writer

Internal DVD±R/±RW drive with double-layer recording capability and LightScribe direct disc labeling

HP’s latest internal DVD writer with double-layer recording capability and LightScribe direct disc labeling lets you preserve, edit and share up to 8.5 GB on one double-layer DVD and burn customized labels directly to LightScribe discs. It records DVD+R

DL at up to 8X, DVD-R DL at up to 4X and single-layer DVD±R at up to 16X.

Datasheet

LightScribe is the innovative new disc-labeling system that gives CDs and DVDs

a neat, professional look without ink, pens, or paper labels. With LightScribe, you simply burn your data, flip the disc over, and burn

a precise, silkscreen-like label directly onto

your LightScribe CD or DVD.

Now with LightScribe

• LightScribe is easy: just burn your CD or DVD, then flip the disc over and burn

• LightScribe can't peel off, get stuck, or cause disc damage the way paper labels can.

• Use text, photos, and even pre-set designs, for beautiful results.

• No pens, no ink, no printer, and no sticky labels.

a label.

Excellent storage capacity

• Double-layer recording lets you store up to 8.5 GB of data, video, music, and more much as single-layer DVDs hold.

• More photos, more video. Easily archive your family pictures and home videos

on one double-layer disc.2That's almost twice as

on high-capacity digital media.

Creative and fun

• Full software suite included—edit video, organize photos, create slideshows, back up music and data, create personalized label designs, and more.

• Surprise your family and friends with slideshows and home movies, digitally preserved on DVD or CD, beautifully labeled with your own personal touch, and ready for playback.

Compatible and versatile

• Excellent playback compatibility on DVD drives and players.

• Dual-format drive writes to DVD±R DL, DVD±R/±RW as well as CD-R/RW.

• Record hours of video onto DVD with your PC, then play it back in your living room.

(1)

LightScribe labeling requires LightScribe supported media.

(2)

Also compatible with single-layer DVDs. Storing 8.5 GB on one DVD requires double-layer media, sold separately.

HP dvd740i DVD Writer Datasheet

Key Specifications

Drive Performance System Requirements

• Write speed: DVD+R up to 16X (CAV); DVD+RW up to 8X (ZCLV); DVD-R up to 16X (CAV); DVD-RW up to 6X (ZCLV); DVD+R Double Layer up to 8X (ZCLV); DVD-R Dual Layer up to 4X (CLV); CD-R up to 40x (CAV); CD-RW up to 32x (ZCAV)

• Read Speed: DVD-ROM up to 16X (CAV); CD-ROM up to 40x (CAV)

• LightScribe labeling approximate times:

Setting

Best

Normal

Draft

• Sustained transfer: 1x CD = 150 KB/s (data mode 1); 1X DVD = 1350 KB/s

• Burst transfer rate: 33 MB/s max

• Access time: DVD-ROM (SL) 160 ms; DVD-ROM (DL) 175 ms; CD-ROM 160 ms (typical)

• Disc finalization time: DVD <2 minutes of 4X (DVD+R single-layer disc); CD: <1 minute typical

• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 70,000 POH at 25% duty cycle in room temp

Title only

< 4 min.

< 3 min.

< 2 min.

Title

& content

< 9 min.

< 7 min.

< 4 min.

Full label

(w/ graphics)

< 36 min.

< 28 min.

< 20 min.

Compatibility

Environment

• Minimum system requirements: 800 MHz Intel® Pentium® III processor or equivalent, 2.2 GHz Intel® Pentium® IV processor or equivalent recommended (Actual drive performance depends on PC configuration)

• 128 MB RAM (256 MB RAM recommended for video editing)

• 1024 x 768 video resolution with a minimum of 16-bit color required for DVD authoring and editing

• Video capture: IEEE 1394 interface or analog video capture device required

• Minimum hard disk space requirements: 1 GB free for included software installation, 10 GB free for DVD video disc creation (18 GB free for double layer). Internet connectivity recommended for software updates

• Operating system compatibility: Microsoft Windows XP/2000 Professional SP4

• Device write media compatibility: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, LightScribe CD-R, LightScribe DVD+R media

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

• Operating temperature: 5° to 45° C (41° to 113° F)

• Storage temperature: -30° to 60° C (-22° to 140° F)

• Operating humidity: 10%~80% RH

• Storage humidity: 10%~90% RH

• Power requirement: 12V±5%; 12V±10%

Warranty

Contents

Box contents • Internal dvd740i DVD Writer with double-layer recording and

LightScribe direct disc labeling

• Software CD including electronic user’s guide

• Quick-Start placemat

• Getting Help guide

• Installation screws

Software included

Optional Accessories

CD and DVD recordable media

For best results, use HP DVD and CD recordable and LightScribe discs, available from your local vendor.

2005 Hewlett-Packard Company

Actual product may vary from image shown on datasheet. All hardware and software specifications are subject to change without notice. HP and the invent signature are trademarks of the Hewlett-Packard Company. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.©2004 Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved.

• 1-year limited hardware and software warranty from date of purchase

• Nero Software Suite (for DVD authoring, writing, editing and backup)

• SureThing (for LightScribe labeling)

• CyberLink® PowerDVD™ (for DVD playback)

& rewritable discs, including double-layer DVDs

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