Sanyo Japan unveils HD-Burn technology

by News Editor
Published on Sep 24, 2002 12:00 AM



The new "Super Combination Drives" will have the following features:
  • Can record twice the capacity of a conventional CD-R media.
    The high density recording technology "HD-BURN7quot can record twice the capacity of conventional CD-R media. This drive is ideal for storing large volume data such as video data.
  • Write and read speeds, capable of Maximum data write speed of 36 times and Max data reading speed of 80 times.
    HD-Burn mode has a data write speed of 36 times and a data read speed of 80 times using the CLV (Constant Linear Velocity) format.
  • Supports BURNProof technology, preventing recording fault due to Buffer Under Run errors.
  • Plan to make compatible with CD-RW media.
    CD-RW media will be supported by firmware modification in the future. It will be available to record the data on ordinary CD-RW media at a maximum speed of 24 times in HD-BURN mode.
  • Support for application software.
    With regard to the recording application software, the "B's Recorder GOLD" (BHA) and the "Nero" (AHEAD) will support "HD-BURN". Can easily use "HD-BURN" recording by the use of Video authoring feature and DVD Video recording feature using the above application software.
It is unknown when the drives will be released, or marketted outside of Japan. For more information and one of the best cartoons ever, visit the Sanyo BURN-Proof website.