Sony DRX-840U User Manual

DRX-840U
20X max External Multi Format DVD Recorder for Microso
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Windows
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Vista
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, Windows XP, and Windows 2000
Feeling the need for faster DVD burning speed? Sony’s new DRX-840U delivers just that, with 20X max DVD+R burning, 12X
max DVD+R Double/Dual Layer burning, and 12X max DVD+RW and DVD-RAM burning speeds. 20X max DVD+R burning
will deliver a nished disc in about 4 minutes using standard 16X rated DVD+R discs. The DRX-840U sports a Hi-Speed USB 2.0
interface for fast and easy connection to your Windows
®
Vista/XP/2000 PC and comes with award winning Nero
®
7 Express
DVD/CD burning soware. Toss in Sony’s Worry-Free technical support and you’ve got a speedy DVD burner
like.no.other.
• 20X max Multi-format DVD Burner
• Burns 8.5GB DVD+R Double/Dual Layer Discs
• Burns Standard 4.7GB DVD+R & DVD+RW Discs
• Burns DVD-RAM Discs
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Interface
• Award Winning Nero
®
7 Express Soware

Sony DRX-840U Specifications

Media & Modes Supported

supported DVD formats	DVD-R/-R DL/-RW, DVD+R/DVD+R DL/+RW, DVD-RAM
supported CD formats	CD-DA, CD-ROM (XA), CD Extra, Video CD, Photo CD, CD Text, multi-session

Read/Write Speed

write speed (DVD-R)	4X CLV, 8X P-CAV, 16X CAV, 18X, 20X CAV max
write speed (DVD-R DL)	2X, 4X CLV, 6X, 8X Z-CLV, 10X XCLV, 12X Z-CLV max
read speed (DVD-ROM)	16X max

Transfer Rates

sustained data transfer rate	21 MB/s max (16X DVD-ROM)
burst transfer rate	480 Mbit/sec max
interface	Hi-Speed USB 2.0

Power and Memory

power consumption	3.0A max, +12V DC
buffer memory	2MB
average access time (DVD)	130 ms

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions (WxHxD)	2.0 X 6.5 X 9.8 inches
weight	3.5 lbs
average access time (CD)	110 ms

Summary

Sony DRX-840U DVD Recorder Overview

Key Features

Highlights the 20X max multi-format DVD burner, 8.5GB dual-layer capacity, and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface.

Product Specifications

Media and Modes Supported

Lists supported DVD formats including DVD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, and CD formats.

Read and Write Speeds

Details the various read and write speeds for DVD and CD media formats, including max speeds.

System Requirements

Specifies minimum and recommended CPU, RAM, hard disk space, and compatible operating systems.

Warranty Information

States the warranty period as One Year Limited.