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Confused about the various DVD recordable/rewritable formats? Have you been putting off buying because you're afraid of making the wrong decision? Sony's new ultra high performance DRU-530A Dual RW DVD burner for your PC that brings together all the popular formats in a single drive: DVDR and DVDRW, as well as CD-R and CD-RW.

Key Features

Burner Type Storage Type Read Speed Write Speed ReWrite Speed Enclosure Type Platform DVDRW Disk Drive 40x (CD), 12x (DVD) 8x (DVD+R), 4x (DVD-R) 4x (DVD+RW), 2x (DVD-RW), 24x (CD-RW) Internal PC

Technical Features

Interface Access Time CD Access Time DVD Recording CD Modes Recording DVD Modes IDE / EIDE 160 ms 200 ms Session-at-once, Packet Write, Disk-at-once, Track-at-once Sequental Write, Random Access Write
Supported Media Writing. DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, CD-RW, CD-R Buffer Size Tray Qty. 2 MB 1

Other Features

Features Buffer Underrun Proof

System Requirements

Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition,
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Operating System

Microsoft Windows 2000

Dimensions
Width Depth Height Weight 5.7 in. 7.2 in. 1.7 in. 1.98 lb.

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

Release Date Package Qty. Package Type MPN Product ID 15 December, Retail dru530a 21411436
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DRU-530A DRX-530UL

Hours of imagination, transferred to DVD in minutes.
High speed writing of all major DVD formats (+R, +RW, -R, -RW) and CD formats (-R, -RW) Extensive software suite included; DVD+RW Video Format (+VR) is supported Create professional-looking DVDs from a DV camera or home videos Back-up large amounts of data with the minimum of effort and time

DRU-530A

INTERFACE WRITE SPEED* (MAXIMUM)
DVD/CD ReWritable Drive (Internal)
EIDE (ATAPI) DVD+R: 8x DVD+RW: 4x DVD-R: 4x DVD-RW: 2x CD-R: 40x CD-RW: 24x DVD+R: 8x DVD-R: 8x DVD+RW: 8x DVD-RW: 8x DVD-Video: 12x DVD-ROM: 12x CD-ROM: 40x IDE (ATAPI): PIO Mode4: 16.7 MB/s Multi-Word DMA Mode2: 16.7 MB/s Ultra DMA Mode2: 33.3 MB/s CD-ROM read (40x CAV read): 160 ms DVD-ROM read (12x CAV read): 200 ms 2 MB DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-DA, CD TEXT, Photo CD**, Video CD, CD EXTRA Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional DVD 4.7 GB CD 650/700 MB 146 x 41.7 x 183.3 mm 900 g Product Information Online Manual (in Application Disc) Quick Start Guide Software Quick Start Guide IDE (ATAPI) Cable Application Disc (DVD-ROM x 1) Screws

DRX-530UL

DVD/CD ReWritable Drive (External)
i.LINK (IEEE 1394) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) DVD+R: 8x DVD+RW: 4x DVD-R: 4x DVD-RW: 2x CD-R: 40x CD-RW: 24x DVD+R: 8x DVD-R: 8x DVD+RW: 8x DVD-RW: 8x DVD-Video: 12x DVD-ROM: 12x CD-ROM: 40x i.LINK (IEEE 1394): 400 Mbits/s High Speed USB (USB 2.0): 480 Mbits/s

READ SPEED (MAXIMUM)

DATA TRANSFER RATE (MAXIMUM)
RANDOM ACCESS TIME (AVERAGE) BUFFER MEMORY COMPATIBLE DISC FORMATS SUPPORTED OS
STORAGE CAPACITY DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) WEIGHT SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

ADDITIONAL NOTES

* Please use appropriate discs to each writing speed ** Bundled software is not compatible
CD-ROM read (40x CAV read): 160 ms DVD-ROM read (12x CAV read): 200 ms 2 MB DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-DA, CD TEXT, Photo CD**, Video CD, CD EXTRA Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional DVD 4.7 GB CD 650/700 MB 164 x 53.2 x 246.6 mm 1.75 kg Product Information Online Manual (in Application Disc) Quick Start Guide Software Quick Start Guide i.LINK Cables (6-6 pin, 6-4 pin) USB Cable AC Adapter AC Cable Application Disc (DVD-ROM x 1) * Please use appropriate discs to each writing speed ** Bundled software is not compatible

HIGHLIGHTS

8 x writing speed your new Sony DRU-530A or DRX-530UL DVD burner will have state-of-the-art DVD burning capabilities, with an amazing 8x writing speed. This means that these drives can record 4.7 GB on DVD media in about 10 minutes, leaving you even more time to enjoy your DVD creations! Even faster CD-R/RW writing 40x CD-R and 24x CD-RW writing speed - so you do not need a separate CD-RW drive. One drive can really do it all! Software your new Sony DVD burner will have an extensive suite of software included, enabling you to edit, customise and create CDs and DVDs, quickly and easily. As DVD+RW Video Format (+VR) is supported, data adding, editing, partial deleting and partial over-writing is possible, while still remaining compatible with ordinary DVD-Video players.

SOFTWARE INCLUDED

CyberLink PowerDVD Powerful DVD-Video PC playback software. Musicmatch Jukebox Software to play, record and organize audio files. SONIC MyDVD Easy to use DVD authoring software to archive home video and create professional-looking DVDs with menus. Includes SONIC MyDVD Video Editor software for easy home movie production. SONIC RecordNow! Easy-to-use recording software for the creation of custom DVDs and CDs with video, audio and data content. SONIC DLA DVD+RW and CD-RW packet writing software. You can read and write files directly to your DVD or CD disc with the same ease as floppy discs.

DVD FORMATS

DVD is the perfect medium for creating and playing videos, music, presentations or viewing digital photos, or any other data intensive application needing fast access to GigaBytes of space. Sony Dual RW Drives open up the world of DVD to everyone who wasnt sure whether to choose DVD+RW or DVD-RW, the two different standards. By allowing you to burn DVDs in both formats, the Sony DVD-writers now leave you free to explore the numerous benefits of DVD technology. A lavish suite of bundled software enables these Dual RW Drives to turn your PC into a creative powerhouse.

SONY RECORDING MEDIA

DVD+RW and DVD-RW

Recording Media

Visit www.sony-cp.com for more information.
DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs recorded on this drive may not play back on some older or entry-level DVD systems. The write-once DVD+R or DVD-R disks are more compatible for interchange with other DVD systems. Please record responsibly. Before copying anything onto a CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW, please ensure you are not violating copyright laws. 2003 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. Sony and Power-Burn Conformed are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony Corporation is not responsible for any errors which may appear in this document. Sony OSD-MC December 2003.