Blu-ray Drive Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need a computer to use the drive? Yes, you must connect the drive to your computer using a USB 2.0 cable (included).


• Does the drive have to be plugged into a wall outlet? Yes, the drive requires power to operate. Use only the included power supply kit with this drive.


• What types of discs can I use? Delkin's External 8x Blu-ray drive supports the following media formats: BD-ROM (SL/DL), BD-R (SL/DL), BD-RE (SL/DL), DVD-R, DVD-R DL DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10 DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-Audio, CD-I, CD-I Ready, CD-I Bridge, Photo CD, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-TEXT.


• Does it matter what brand of discs I use? Delkin's External 8x Blu-ray drive supports all brands of media. For storing what's most important to you, we recommend Delkin's Archival Gold BD-R discs which have an archival lifespan of 200 years.
• Can I read BD-ROMs with the included software? The included software is designed for "write-only" but BD-ROM read software is available.


• Will the drive work with all burning software? Yes. To burn BD-Rs, however, the software used must be capable of supporting this media.


• How fast can I write to a standard 4X BD-R? Approximately 30 minutes.


• Are there any safety precautions I should be aware of? Do not look directly or indirectly at the laser within the drive. Do not attempt to open/disassemble the drive. Keep the drive away from wet/damp environments. Make sure your computer and drive are electrically grounded. Do not use any power supply other than the one included with your drive.


• Wow, anything else? Yes! Keep your drive happy by adhering to the following rules: Make sure your drive is never in environments outside the range of 5° C to 55° C. Do not block the cooling fan on the back of the drive. Unplug the drive when it is not in use and remove media before transport. Be gentle with all buttons, plugs and trays!


• What is the connection interface? The drive connects to your computer's Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port.


• Can I use the drive with Mac and PC? Absolutely! Simply follow the Getting Started steps. Both Mac and PC computers will automatically detect the drive when it is plugged in.


• What are the minimum system requirements? 512MB RAM, Pentium 4 Dual Core 3 GHz/Mac Intel Core Duo processor or higher, Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Mac 10.5.4+

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