The HP dvd560s 8X External Slot-load Slim DVD Writer offers high speed and double-layer recording. It lets users easily preserve, edit and share up to 8.5 GB of data, video, photos, and multimedia presentations on one double-layer disc, andquickly store, back up and transport files on DVD or CD.

With its sleek, compact, and USB powered design, the HP dvd560s gives the user a state of the art optical storage solution on the go. And its "slot-load" disc loading mechanism provides added convenience to operation. It reads/writes DVD at up to 8X, and CD at up to 24X.

Compatible and Versatile

• Record to major formats on one drive: DVD ±R/±RW,DVD±R DL,DVD-RAM, and CD-R/RW
• Enjoy excellent playback compatibility on DVD drivesand players.
• Record video onto DVD with your PC, then play it backin your living room.
• Back up critical files on DVD-RAM.

Creative, Fun and Robust

• Full software suite included–manage your multimedia contects, play movie, edit and playback video,create slideshows, back up music and data
• Surprise your family and friends with slideshows and home movies, digitally preserved on DVD or CD ready for playback.

System Requirements

• Minimum system requirements:2.2 GHz Pentium® IV processor or equivalent recommended (Actual drive performance depends on PC configuration)
• 512 MB RAM• 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 videodisc 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
• Available USB2.0 port, and a second USB port may be needed for additional power

Warranty

• 1-year limited hardware warranty from date of purchase.

Contents

Box contents
• 8X External Slot-load Multiformat DVD writer
• Software CD, including electronic user's guide• Quick-Start placemat, and warranty statement
• USB2.0 Cable

Software include

• Cyberlink Media Suite
MediaShow: multimedia content management utility Power2Go for data disc creationPowerDirector for multimedia disc creation (trial version)
PowerDVD 11 for video playback (trial version)
PowerBackup: PC system backup utility
LabelPrint: label design utility

The Latest Technologies

• Powered by USB2.0 connection, no AC adapter needed.
• Get the latest optical storage features in the HP dvd560s.
• Record to single or double-layer DVDs, and DVD-RAM.
• Slot-load disc loading

Drive performance

• Write speed: DVD+R up to 8X (ZCLV); DVD+RW up to 8X (ZCLV); DVD-R up to 8X(ZCLV); DVD-RW up to 6X (ZCLV);DVD+R Double Layer up to 6X (ZCLV); DVD-R Dual Layer up to 6X (ZCLV); DVD-RAM up to 5X (PCAV);CD-R up to 24x (ZCLV); CD-RW up to 24x (ZCLV)
• Read speed: DVD-ROM up to 8X (CAV); CD-ROM up to 24x (CAV)
• 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): 60,000 POH at 25% duty cycle in room temp

Compatibility

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

Environment

• Operating temperature: 5° to 35° C (41° to 95° F)
• Storage temperature: -40° to 65° C (-40° to 149° F)
• Operating humidity: 10% ~ 80% RH (Non-condensing)
• Storage humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH (Non-condensing)