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Introduction: SONY DW-D56A 8X Slim DVD+/-RW Drive User's Guide

Manufacturer Model Name and Number

SONY DW-D56A 8X Slim DVD+/-RW Drive

Drive Speed

CD-R Write: 10X CLV; 10X ~ 24X ZCLV
CD-RW Write: 4X CLV
CD-RW Write (High Speed Media): 10X CLV
CD-RW Write (Ultra Speed Media): 10X CLV; 10X ~ 24X ZCLV
CD-RW Write (Ultra Plus Speed Media): 10X CLV; 10X ~ 16X ZCLV
DVD+R Write: 2.4X CLV; 8X ZCLV
DVD+RW Write: 2.4X CLV; 4X ZCLV
DVD+R9 Write: 2.4X CLV
DVD-R Write: 2X CLV; 8X ZCLV
DVD-RW Write: 2X CLV
CD-ROM Read: 24X CAV
DVD-ROM Read (Single): 8X CAV
DVD-ROM Read (Dual): 6X CAV
DVD-R Read: 2X CLV; 8X CAV
DVD+R Read: 2.4 X CLV; 8X CAV
DVD-RW Read: 2X CLV; 6X CAV
DVD+RW Read: 2.4X CLV; 6X CAV
DVD+R9 Read: 4X CAV

Bus Interface

ATAPI interface

Types of disc formats supported

Readable Format and Modes Supported

CD Digital Audio and CD EXTRA
CD-ROM (Mode 1)
CD-ROM XA (Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2)
CD-I (Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2) and CD-I Ready and CD-I Bridge
Photo CD
Video CD (MPEG-1)
CD-TEXT
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD-5, 9, 10, 18
DVD-R/-RW
DVD+R/+RW
DVD+R9 (Double layer)

Writable Format and Modes Supported

CD-R
Low speed CD-RW
High speed CD-RW
Ultra speed CD-RW
Ultra Plus speed CD-RW
DVD-R/-RW
DVD+R/+RW
DVD+R9 (Double layer)

Features

Buffer underrun protection

Transparently recover from a buffer underrun condition.
Disc loading mechanism

Stepping Motor Loading Mechanism
2-way disc ejection

Software and Emergency Eject Hole
Average access time

CD : 95 msec(1/3 stroke)
Audio capability

Audio capability follows the industry standard CD-Audio format.
MPC3 compatibility

Compatible

Configuration

This slim DVD+/-RW drive should be used only in its current hardware and software configuration.

Please read all restrictions and disclaimers.

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