HP DVD Movie Writer DC5000

HP DVD Movie Writer DC5000 

The HP DC5000 DVD Movie Writer is the fast, all-in-one DVD video and storage solution that lets you transfer, edit and preserve home videos with one easy-to-use device and a PC--without the need for additional hardware or software. It installs in seconds, and the included Video Transfer Wizard offers automatic conversion of home movies to DVDs. It enables easy transfer of videotapes to long-lasting DVDs and protects them for future generations.

Transfer what you've got in your camcorder or VCR to digital format on your PC or to DVD±R/±RW discs and enjoy it in a whole new way.  The Movie Writer's included software lets you edit video and photos, music, and data applications, plus write and read CD-R and CD-RW discs, as well as DVD±R/±RW discs.

• Stores more when you use the new double-layer discs, which hold up to 8.5GB each

• Read and write CD-R and CD-RW discs, as well as DVD±R/±RW discs, with the flexible dual format

• Transfer home videos to DVD without additional hardware or software 

• Entrust your video memories to preservation on long-lasting DVDs 

• Bring your photos to life with special effects, music, and more

• Make your own original DVDs and CDs 

• Get creative by editing your video, photos, music, and data applications 

• Install fast: everything (including cable connectors) is in the box 

• Compatibility: Microsoft Windows XP, 2000 Professional 

• HP Video Transfer Wizard: for easy, unattended transfer
• ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD 2: for video capture, authoring, and editing
• Sonic RecordNow: for creating music and data discs
• CyberLink PowerDVD: DVD playback 

• Drive Performance: 
  • Write: CD-R up to 40x (CAV or P-CAV); CD-RW up to 24x(Z-CLV); 24x(Z-CLV); DVD+R up to 16x (CAV); DVD+R DL up to 2.4x (CLV); DVD+RW up to 4x (CLV); DVD-R up to 8x (ZCLV);  DVD-RW up to 4X (CLV)
  • Read: CD-ROM: up to 40x (CAV); DVD-ROM: up to 16x (CAV)
  • Sustained transfer rate: 1x CD = 150 KB/s (data mode 1); 1x DVD = 1353KB/s
  • Access time: 160 ms avg random access (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM)
  • Disc finalization time: DVD: <2 minutes at 4x (DVD+R single-layer disc); CD: <1 minute typical
  • RIP speed: Extract a 4-minute audio track in less than 15 seconds, 16x minimum
  • Reliability: Audio, Data Mode 2, and Mode 2 Form 2: <1 uncorrectable rame in 10 10-9 -bits read; Data Mode 1 and Mode 2 Form 1: <1 uncorrected frame in 10 10-12 -bits read
• Device compatibility:  
  • Write media compatibility: DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
  • Read media compatibility: DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-Video, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, CD Extra, CD-ROM (Mode 1 – Yellow Book), CD-ROM XA & CD-I (Mode 2/Form 2 – Green Book), Photo-CD (single and multi session), VCD, CD-Text

• Video Standards: NTSC, PAL 

• Video Formats: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, QuickTime, WMV (WMV requires Media Player 9) 

• Write Methods: Track at once, Disc at once, (CD-RW and CD-R), Random Access Write (DVD+RW), Sequential Write (DVD+R/+RW/+R DL), Multi-session (DVD+R/+R DL), Incremental (DVD-R/-RW), Multi-Border (DVD-R/-RW), Restricted overwrite (DVD-RW)

• Logical Recording Formats: UDF, ISO 9660, CD-DA, DVD Video, VCD 

• Encoding Method: EFM, EFM Plus 

• Audio Formats: WAV, MP3, WMA 

• Warranty: HP one-year limited warranty

• HP DVD Movie Writer dc5000 External USB 2.0 Drive 
• Software Installation Discs 
• Quick Start Guide 
• Getting Help Guide 
• USB Cable 
• Composite audio / video cable 
• Universal Power Supply 
• Power Cord 
• Stand for Vertical Operation 

• Minimum system requirements: 1.2GHz Intel® Pentium® III processor or equivalent, 128MB RAM (256 recommended for video editing), 1024x768 video resolution with a minimum of 16 bit color required for video capture, authoring, & editing, USB interface (USB 2.0 Highly Recommended)
• Minimum hard disk space requirements: 650MB free for included software installation, 10GB free for DVD video disc creation
• Operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, 2000 Professional SP3 (Latest service packs recommended)