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Introduction
The
ASUS DRW-1814BL is the Light Scribe drive
enables CD images and disc labels to be burned
onto disc using the same drive that is used
to burn the data. Make a label wherever and
whenever you want with your PC or burner.
Simple, Compatible and Flexible.
Features
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Multi Function: (X MULTI+LightScribe)
- Max.
18X DVD±R/ 8X DVD+RW/ 6X DVD-RW/
8X DVD±R (DL) -
- Max.
48X CD-R/ 32X CD-RW -
- Max.
16X DVD-ROM/ 40X CD-ROM -
- Max:
14X DVD-RAM Write
- Over-Speed
Burning
Burn 2.4X DVD±R (Double Layer) Disc
at 4X Speed
- FlextraLink
Buffer Underrun Errors Prevention Technology
Built-in FlextraLink prevents users
from buffer underrun problems and eliminates
the creation of unusable discs. Throughout
the recording process, FlextraLink
consistently monitors the data buffer status
to ensure best recording quality under high-speed
operation.
- FlextraSpeed
Optimal Writing Speed Adjustment Technology
Built-in FlextraSpeed and AI Auto
Speed Adjustment Tech. enhance accuracy
and reliability when reading / writing /
re-writing across a broad range of certified
media in different formats. FlextraSpeed
continuously monitors the recording media
and sets the optimal writing speeds to ensure
best recording quality. The ASUS proprietary
FlextraSpeed occupies minimal system
resources so the PC remains full operational
and available for other applications even
during recording process.
- Superior
Stability with DDSSII
The DDSSII technology is designed to minimize
the vibration caused by the spindle motor
and resonance between components as well
as the drive and PC cases. The ASUS patented
DDSSII stabilizes, both horizontally and
vertically, the pick-up head, achieving
more precise tracking and focusing, while
reducing vibration and noise caused by high-revolution
spindle motors.
- Compatible
with a Wide Range of Disc Formats
- Operates
on Horizontal or Vertical Mounting
- ASUS
Unique Live Firmware Update Tool
- Bundle
Burning Software
- Windows
Vista / XP/ NT/ 2000/ Supported
Specifications
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Write
Speed
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DVD-R:18X,16X,
14X,12X, 8X, 6X, 4X, 2X
DVD-RW:6X, 4X, 2X,
1X
DVD+R:18X, 16X,14X,12X,
8X, 6X, 4X
DVD+RW:8X, 6X, 4X,
2.4X
DVD+R(DL):8X,6X, 4X,
2.4X
DVD-R (DL):8X,6X, 4X,
2X
CD-R:48X,40X, 32X,
16X, 10X, 4X
CD-RW:32X,24X, 20X,
16X, 10X, 4X
DVD-RAM:14X
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Read
Speed
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DVD-ROM
(Single):16X max. (CAV)
DVD-ROM (Dual):8X max.
(CAV)
CD-ROM:48X max. (CAV)
DVD-RAM:12X
DVD+R (DL):8X
DVD-R(DL):8X
CD-RW:40X
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Access
time
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DVD:
140 ms and CD: 150 ms
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Writing
Mode
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DVD-R
& DVD-R (DL): DAO, Incremental
Recording (Multi-Border Recording)
DVD-RW: Restricted Overwriting, DAO,
Incremental Recording (Multi-Border
Recording)
DVD+R & DVD+R (DL): Sequential
Recording (Multi-Session Recording)
DVD+RW: Random Recording
CD-R/RW: DAO, TAO, SAO, Packet Recording
(Multi-Session Recording)
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O/S
Compatibility
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Windows
XP/NT/2000
Vista compatible
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Interface
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Data
Buffer
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Bundle
Software
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Disc
Formats
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Write:DVD+/-R,
DVD+/-RW, CD-R, CD-RW ,DVD-RAM
Read:DVD-ROM, DVD±R/RW,
Photo CD, Video CD, CD-DA, CD-Extra,
CD-Text, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAM
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Disc
Diameters
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MTBF
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60,000
Power On Hours
Operating Duty Cycle (Read) 20% POH
Operating Duty Cycle (Write) 2% POH
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MTTR
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Mounting
Orientation
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Vertical
and Horizontal (+5° ~ -5°)
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Dimension
(W x H x D)
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Weight
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Power
Requirements
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DC
+5V ± 5%, DC +12V ± 10%
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Temperature
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Operating:
5? to 45?
Storage: -20? to 60?
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Humidity
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Operating:
5% ~ 85% (Non-condensing)
Storage: 5% ~ 90% (Non-condensing)
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Vibration
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Operating:
0.2 G peak (at 10~500 Hz)
Storage: 1.5 G peak (at 10~500 Hz)
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