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External 24X Multiformat DVD/CD Writer
dvd1270e
HP’s USB External drive offers high speeds and double-layer
recording, and it’s LightScribe Version 1.2-ready for
high-contrast LightScribe labeling. It lets users easily preserve,
edit and share up to 8.5 GB of video, photos, and multimedia
presentations on one double-layer disc – and quickly store,
back up and transport les on DVDs and CDs.
The dvd1270e records double-layer DVDs at up to 12X,
recordable DVDs up to 24X, rewritable DVDs at up to 8X,
and DVD-RAM at up to 12X.
Compatible and Versatile
• Record to all major formats on one drive: DVD±R/±RW,
DVD±R DL, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW, and LightScribe
• Enjoy excellent playback compatibility on DVD drives
and players
• Record hours of video onto DVD with your PC, then play
it back in your living room
• Record and back up critical les on DVD-RAM
• USB2.0 interface allows exibility of using the drive on
different PCs
The Latest Technologies
• Great compatibility with USB2.0 interface
• Get the latest optical storage features in the HP
dvd1270e
• Burn discs at high speeds, up to 24X for DVD±R
• Record to single- or double-layer DVDs, and now to
DVD-RAM
• Burn labels directly to disc with the latest LightScribe
technology
LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling
• LightScribe is artistic: Create beautiful labels and burn
them directly to your LightScribe discs
• LightScribe is easy: Just burn your CD or DVD, then ip
the disc over and burn a label
• LightScribe can’t peel off, get stuck, or cause disc
damage the way paper labels can
• LightScribe direct disc labeling means no pens, no ink,
no printer and no sticky labels
Creative, Fun and Robust
• Full software suite included – edit video, 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
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External 24X Multiformat DVD/CD Writer
SPECIFICATIONS
Drive performance
System Requirements
• Write speed: DVD+R up to 24X (CAV); DVD+RW up to 8X (ZCLV);
DVD-R up to 24X(CAV); DVD-RW up to 6X (ZCLV); DVD+R Double Layer up to 12X (CAV);
DVD-R Dual Layer up to 12X (ZCLV); DVD-RAM up to 12X (PCAV);
CD-R up to 48x (CAV); CD-RW up to 32x (CAV)
• Read speed: DVD-ROM up to 16X (CAV); CD-ROM up to 48x (CAV)
• LightScribe labeling approximate times:
Setting Title only Title & content Full label (w/graphics)
Best <4 min. <9 min. <36 min.
Normal <3 min. <7 min. <28 min.
Draft <2 min. <4 min. <20 min.
• Sustained transfer: 1x CD = 150KB/s (data mode 1); 1X DVD = 1350 KB/s
• Access time: DVD 130 ms; CD 130 ms (typical)
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 70,000 POH at 25% duty cycle in room temp
• Minimum system requirements:
1.3 GHz Pentium® IV processor or equivalent recommended (Actual drive performance depends on PC conguration)
• 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® 7 or Vista (32 or 64 bit OS) or XP/2000 SP4
• Available USB2.0 port.
Compatibility
Environment
Warranty
Contents
Software include
• 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, LightScribe DVD-R, 4.7 GB single-sided/9.4 GB double-sided DVD-RAM
(2.6 GB single-sided/5.2 GB double-sided media not supported) media
• Device read media compatibility: DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,
DVD-RAM, 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 35° C (41° to 122° F)
• Storage temperature: -40° to 65° C (-40° to 149° F)
• Operating humidity: 15% ~ 80% RH (Non-condensing)
• Storage humidity: 15% ~ 95% RH (Non-condensing)
• Power requirements: +5V+/-5%; +12V+/-10%
• 1-year limited hardware warranty from date of purchase.
Box contents
• External 24X DVD/CD Writer drive
• Software CD, including electronic user’s guide
• Quick-Start placemat, and warranty statement
• USB Cable
• Power Adapter
• Vertical Stand
• Nero Essentials Software Suite
Questions about the HP dvd1270e DVD/CD Writer?
Look us up online at http://www.hp.com
Hewlett-Packard Company, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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