Sony dru-820a User Manual

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Specifications
Compatible discs
Read
Write
(max.)
(max.)
DVD+R (4
×
)
16
×
-CAV
4
×
DVD+R (8
×
)
16
×
-CAV
8
×
-PCAV
DVD+R (16
×
)
16
×
-CAV
16
×
-CAV
DVD+R Double Layer
12
×
-CAV
2.4
×
DVD+R Double Layer(8
×
) 12
×
-CAV
8
×
-PCAV
DVD+RW
12
×
-CAV
2.4
×
DVD+RW (4
×
)
12
×
-CAV
4
×
DVD+RW (High Speed) 12
×
-CAV
8
×
-ZCLV
DVD-R (4
×
)
16
×
-CAV
4
×
DVD-R (8
×
)
16
×
-CAV
8
×
-PCAV
DVD-R (16
×
)
16
×
-CAV
16
×
-CAV
DVD-R Dual Layer
12
×
-CAV
6
×
DVD-RW (2
×
)
12
×
-CAV
2
×
DVD-RW (4
×
)
12
×
-CAV
4
×
DVD-RW (6
×
)
12
×
-CAV
6
×
DVD-RAM
1)
5
×
5
×
DVD-ROM
16
×
-CAV
DVD-Video
4
×
-CAV
CD-R
48
×
-CAV
2)
48
×
-CAV
2)
CD-RW
40
×
-CAV
4
×
CD-RW (High Speed)
40
×
-CAV
10
×
CD-RW (Ultra Speed)
40
×
-CAV
24
×
-CAV
CD-RW (Ultra Speed Plus) 40
×
-CAV
32
×
-CAV
CD-ROM
48
×
-CAV
2)
CD-DA
4
×
CD-DA (DAE)
40
×
-CAV
Disc diameters
DVD
12 cm
8 cm
3)
CD
12 cm
8 cm
3)
1)
Use a non-cartridge-type disc or a cartridge 
from which the disc can be ejected.
2)
The default setting is 40×. You must use the 
turbo boost function to achieve 48× speed.
3)
With 8 cm discs, you must place the drive 
horizontally.
Writing systems
DVD
Random write
Sequential write
CD
Track-at-once
Disc-at-once
Session-at-once
Packet writing
Drive
Data transfer rate
DVD: 22.1 MB/s (16
× speed
1)
)
CD: 7.2 MB/s (48
× speed
1)
)
Access time
Average random stroke
Approx. 140 ms (DVD)
Approx. 130 ms (CD)
1)
Maximum data transfer rate depends on the 
capabilities of the host computer.
Buffer underrun error protection
Operating environment
Operating temperature
5 to 40 ºC
Power and miscellaneous
Power source
DC +5 V
1.6 A max.
DC +12 V
1.8 A max.
Size
Approx. 146 
× 41.2 × 172.5 mm (W×H×D) 
(excluding front panel)
Weight
Approx. 820 g (drive only)
Laser
CD
Wavelength: 784 +3/-4 nm
Output power (max.):  120 mW (CW)
240 mW (Pulse)
DVD
Wavelength: 658 ±4 nm
Output power (max.):  100 mW (CW)
250 mW (Pulse)
Interface
Drive interface
ATAPI (EIDE) compliant