HLDS Specifications
Part Number: 2528048RCDRW/DVD Combo Drive Assembly (CRU/EURP)

Feature Description
Manufacturer Hitachi LG
Model GCC-4247N
Supported disc formats
  • Reads and writes data: CD-ROM, CD-ROMXA, CD-I FMV, Video CD, and CD-EXTRA
  • Reads: Photo CD (Single and Multi-session)
  • Reads and writes: Standard CD-DA
  • Reads and writes: CD-R discs conforming to Orange Book Part 2
  • Reads and writes: CD-RW discs conforming to Orange Book Part 3
  • Reads: DVD-ROM
  • Supported write method Disc at once, Session at once, Track at once, Packet Write, and Multi-session
    Average access time
  • CD-ROM: 110 milliseconds (ms)
  • DVD-ROM: 120 ms
  • Record speed
  • CD-R: 4X CLV, 10X CLV, 10 to 16X PCAV, 24X maximum CAV
  • CD-RW: 4X CLV, 10X CLV, 10 to 16X PCAV, 24X maximum CAV
  • High Speed CD-RW: 10X CLV
  • Ultra Speed CD-RW: 10X CLV, 10 to 16X PCAV, 24X maximum CAV
  • Read speed
  • CD-R/RW/ROM: 24X/24X/24X maximum CAV
  • CD-DA (DAE): 20X maximum CAV
  • DVD-R/RW/ROM: 4X/4X/8X maximum CAV
  • DVD+R/RW (4.7 GB): 4X/4X maximum CAV
  • DVD-Video: 4X maximum CAV
  • DVD-RAM (2.6 GB): 2X ZCLV
  • DVD-RAM (4.7 GB): 2X ZCLV
  • Sustained transfer rate
  • CD-ROM: 3,600 kilobytes per second (kB/s) (24X) maximum
  • DVD-ROM: 11.08 megabytes per second (Mbytes/s) (8X) maximum
  • Burst transfer rate Ultra DMA Mode2, DMA MW Mode2, PIO Mode 4
    Host interface ATAPI compliant (X3T9.2/791D and SFF-8090 Version 5.0 Rev 1.2)
    SFF-8080 Rev 1.2, MMC-4 (MMC Spec for CD-R/RW)
    Read function Applicable discs:

  • DVD-ROM Single Layer 4.7 GB, Dual Layer 8.5 GB
  • DVD-R: Single Layer 3.95 GB/4.7 GB, Double Layer 8.5 GB
  • DVD-RW: 4.7 GB
  • DVD-RAM: 2.6 GB / 4.7 GB
  • DVD+R: 4.7 GB, Double Layer 8.5 GB
  • DVD+RW: 4.7 GB
  • CD-ROM Mode-1
  • CD-ROM XA
  • CD-Audio
  • Mixed Mode CD-ROM (audio and data combined)
  • Photo-CD (Single and Multi-session)
  • CD-I, Video CD
  • CD-Plus / CD-Extra, CD-Text
  • CD-R disc conforming to Orange Book Part 2
  • CD-RW disc conforming to Orange Book Part 3
  • Write function Applied format: (dependent on authoring tool)

  • CD-ROM Mode-1
  • CD-ROM XA
  • CD-Audio
  • Mixed Mode (audio and data combined )
  • Video CD
  • CD-Plus / CD-Extra, CD-Text

    Writing method

  • Disc at once (DAO)
  • Session at once (SAO)
  • Track at once (TAO)
  • Variable packet writing
  • Fixed packet writing
  • Multi-session
  • Cache memory 2 MB
    Disc diameter 120 mm, 80 mm
    Data capacity User Data / Block

  • DVD-ROM (Book A, B): 2,048 bytes/block
  • CD (Yellow Book): 2,048 bytes/block (Mode1 and Mode2 Form1)
    2,336 bytes/block (Mode2)
    2,328 bytes/block (Mode2 Form2)
    2,352 bytes/block (CD-DA)
  • Region Playback Control (RPC) Phase2, no region
    Read/write and rotational speed Read

  • DVD-ROM:
    Single Layer: 3.3X to 8X (CAV) approximately 4,710 revolutions per minute (RPM)
    Dual Layer: 3.3X to 8X (CAV) approximately 5,180 RPM
    DVD-Video: 1.7X to 4X (CAV) approximately 2,600 RPM
  • DVD-R:
    3.95 GB: 1.7X to 4X (CAV) approximately 2,600 RPM
    4.7 GB: 1.7X to 4X (CAV): approximately 2,600 RPM
    Double Layer 1.7X to 4X (CAV) approximately 2,360 RPM
  • DVD-RW 4.7 GB: 1.7X to 4X (CAV) approximately 2,360 RPM
  • DVD-RAM 2.6 GB: 2X (ZCLV) approximately 2,120 to 4,700 RPM
  • DVD-RAM 4.7 GB: 2X (ZCLV) approximately 1,400 to 3,230 RPM
  • DVD+R:
    Single Layer: 1.7X - 4X (CAV) approximately 2,360 RPM
    Double Layer: 1.7X - 4X (CAV) approximately 2,360 RPM
  • DVD+RW 4.7 GB: 1.7X to 4X (CAV) approximately 2,360 RPM
  • CD-ROM: 10.3X to 24X (CAV) approximately 4,860 to 5,670 RPM
  • CD-R: 10.3X to 24X (CAV) approximately 4,860 to 5,200 RPM
  • CD-RW: 10.3X to 24X (CAV) approximately 4,860 to 5,200 RPM
  • CD-DA(DAE): 8.6X to 20X (CAV) approximately 3,900 to 4,400 RPM
  • CD-DA (Audio Out): 4.3X to 10X (CAV) approximately 2,020 to 2,360 RPM
  • CD-I / Video CD: 4.3X to 10X (CAV) approximately 2,020 to 2,360 RPM

    Write

  • CD-R 4xCLV, 10xCLV, 10-16xPCAV, 24xmaximumCAV
  • CD-RW:
    Normal speed disc: 4X CLV
    High speed disc: 10X CLV
    Ultra speed disc: 10X CLV, 10 to 16X PCAV, 24X maximum CAV

  • Rotational Speed (CD-R/RW):
    4X CLV approximately 800 to 2,020 RPM
    10X CLV: Approx. 2,000 - 5,050 RPM
    24X maximum CAV approximately 4,860 to 5,200 RPM
  • Sustained transfer rate Read

  • DVD-ROM
    Single Layer: 11.08 Mbytes/s (8X) maximum
    Dual Layer: 11.08 Mbytes/s (8X) maximum
  • DVD-R
    3.95 GB: 5.54 Mbytes/s (4X) maximum
    4.7 GB: 5.54 Mbytes/s (4X) maximum
  • DVD-RW 4.7 GB: 5.54 Mbytes/s (4X) maximum
  • DVD-RAM 2.6 GB: 2.77 Mbytes/s ( 2X)
  • DVD-RAM 4.7 GB 2.77 Mbytes/s (2X)
  • DVD+R 4.7 GB: 5.54 Mbytes/s (4X) maximum
  • DVD+RW 4.7 GB: 5.54 Mbytes/s (4X) maximum
  • CD-ROM: 3,600 Kbytes/s (24X) maximum
  • CD-R: 3,600 Kbytes/s (24X) maximum
  • CD-RW : 3,600 Kbytes/s (24X) maximum

    Write

  • CD-R/RW:
    4X CLV: 600 Kbytes/s (Mode-1)
    10X CLV: 1,500 Kbytes/s (Mode-1)
    24X maximum CAV: 3,600 Kbytes/s (Mode-1) maximum
  • Burst transfer rate
  • 33.3 Mbytes/s maximum (Ultra DMA Mode 2)
  • 16.6 Mbytes/s maximum (DMA MW Mode 2)
  • 16.6 Mbytes/s maximum (PIO Mode 4)
  • Access time (typical)
  • DVD-ROM: 120 ms (average)
  • DVD-RAM: 220 ms (average)
  • CD-ROM: 110 ms (average)
  • Spin up time
  • DVD-ROM (SL):
    8 seconds (s) typical (Time to drive ready mode from power on)
    3 s typical (Time to drive ready mode from sleep)
  • DVD-RAM:
    25 s typical (Time to drive ready mode from power on)
    3 s typical (Time to drive ready mode from sleep)
  • CD-ROM:
    7 s typical (Time to drive ready mode from power on)
    3 s typical (Time to drive ready mode from sleep)
  • Buffer memory size 2 MB
    Source voltage +5V ±5%
    Current
  • Stand-By (sleep): 50 mA typical
  • Continuous read: 700 mA typical (CD 24X maximum CAV), 700 mA typical (DVD 8X maximum CAV)
  • Continuous write: 1000 mA typical (CD-R 24X Write)
  • Seek: 1 A typical, 1.5 A maximum (24X maximum CAV)
  • Spin up: (Spindle motor start up) 1 A typical, 1.8 A maximum (24x maximum CAV)
  • Maximum Current: 2.5 A
  • Temperature
  • Operating:
    Read: 5 to 50° C
    Write: 5 to 45° C
  • Storage/Transportation: -40 to 60° C
  • Humidity
  • Operating:
    Read: 15 to 85% (non-condensing)
    Write: 15 to 80% (Depending on temperature)
  • Storage/Transportation: 10 to 90% (non-condensing)