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Panasonic LF-D521U-OEM - DVD Burner II

  

Panasonic LF-D521U DVD-RAM/DVD-R/DVD-RW Burner
Panasonic LF-D521U-OEM

(Note: This is the OEM version of the  discontinued LF-D521U Retail packaged product.  The drive has the exact same specifications as the LF-D521U,  with a different software bundle and without the printed retail box.)
 

  • Burns DVD-RAM at 2X - Best DVD format for backups, provides high reliability and random access, just like a hard disk.  Cost effective, reusable 4.7 or 9.4GB discs (write/rewrite up to 100,000 times). More...
  • Burns DVD-R at 2X - Write-once DVD format, best format for DVD movies, 4.7GB DVD-R provides the very best compatibility with future, current and legacy DVD players.  More...
  • Burns DVD-RW at 1X - Rewritable DVD format, great for testing your DVD videos, write/rewrite up to 1000 times. More...
  • Burns CD-R at 12X - Write-once CD format, ideal for music/data. More...
  • Burns CD-RW at 8X - Rewritable CD format

Includes 1 blank DVD-RAM disc, 1 blank DVD-R, and 1 blank DVD-RW disc, plus Nero 6 Suite for DVD Authoring, DVD Burning, MPEG2 DVD Encoding, CD-R Burning and PC DVD playback.

System Requirements

No Longer Available

 
See:
Panasonic LF-M921-OEM
 

 

A breakthrough in versatility, the Panasonic LF-D521U-OEM DVD Multi Drive meets a huge range of data storage needs.  Compatible with all of the DVD Forum standards, the LF-D521U-OEM burns DVD-RAM, DVD-R and DVD-RW media, plus CD-R and CD-RW media making it the single drive solution for all DVD and CD needs!

DVD-RAM
The Panasonic LF-D521U-OEM writes the highly reliable, large capacity DVD-RAM discs at 2X speed. DVD-RAM provides the largest, most durable rewriteable DVD storage format. The Panasonic LF-D521U-OEM will record to single and double sided DVD-RAM discs providing up to 4.7GB of storage per side (twice the storage of other formats).  Plus, DVD-RAM discs can be written to over 100,000 times and data written to the discs has a predicted life of 30 years.  These two features make DVD-RAM a superior format for archiving high resolution artwork, scanned photographs, digital music collections and for backing up computer data.

Have you been using Zip or Jaz drives to archive your digital imaging files?  The LF-D521U-OEM quickly writes files to ultra-reliable DVD-RAM media having a much larger capacity.  Imagine storing 80 - 50MB high resolution scanned art photographs on a single removable disc!   Plus, with it's quick random access, you can do modifications and editing on the fly - just like a hard disk!

 Removable Multi Gigabyte Storage
  A 9.4GB DVD-RAM disc allows you to store:
  • 8,000 full-color digital pictures
  • 800,000 documents (10KB/each file)
  • 8 hours (compressed) of MPEG2 video (2.4Mbps equivalent) 
  • The equivalent of 14 CDs

DVD-RAM media is available in cartridges (Type 1 and Type 2) and also as a non-cartridge disc.  The LF-D521U-OEM can read and write to all three types.  A brief explanation of the different DVD-RAM media types follows:

  • Type 1 DVD-RAM Media - Double Sided disc mounted permanently in a protective cartridge.
  • Type 2 DVD-RAM Media - Single Sided disc in a protective cartridge, but the disc can be removed from the cartridge for playback in DVD-ROM drives that have DVD-RAM playback capability.
  • Non-cartridge DVD-RAM Media - Single Sided disc without cartridge

DVD-R
The LF-D521U-OEM also writes 4.7GB DVD-R discs at 2X speed. Quickly and safely archive up to 4.7GB of data to a removable disc with a 100 year life expectancy!  Or burn your own DVD movies with up to 2 hours of theater quality video that will playback on 98% of home DVD players. DVD-R provides the very best compatibility with future, current and legacy DVD players.  It is estimated that 98% of existing DVD movie players and DVD-ROM drives will play DVDs created using the Panasonic LF-D521U-OEM's DVD-R format.

DVD-RW
Fully compatible with DVD-RW discs, the LF-D521U-OEM allows you to test your DVD movies on these rewritable discs, then burn your finalized versions to DVD-R.  Also, the included software makes using DVD-RW discs as easy as floppy discs....drag and drop files to the DVD-RW disc or erase files by dragging them to the trash.

CD-R/CD-RW
The LF-D521U-OEM is also fully compatible with both CD-R and CD-RW discs, burning CD-R at 12X and CD-RW at 8X speed.  Plus, boasting a 32X CD-ROM read speed, the LF-D521U-OEM also reads CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW and Audio CD formats, so you can use it to replace your computers existing CD-ROM drive.
Key Features:

The Panasonic LF-D521U-OEM does it all, burning DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R and CD-RW discs.

DVD-RAM:

  • Provides high reliability & random access editing

  • Drag & drop storage just like a hard disk

  • Cost-effective, reusable 4.7 or 9.4GB discs

  • Write/rewrite more than 100,000 times
DVD-R:
  • Create DVD movies
  • Provides the very best compatibility with future, current and legacy DVD players
  • 4.7GB write-once capacity for data archiving
  • 100 year life expectancy
DVD-RW:
  • Write/Rewrite 1,000 times
  • Test your DVD movies
CD-R/CD-RW
  • Ultra-High performance 12x8x32 CD burner
  • Create music, photo and data CDs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





 

What's in the box?
  • Panasonic LF-D521U-OEM internal IDE drive
  • Audio cable
  • Screws
  • 1 blank DVD-RAM disc
  • 1 blank DVD-R disc
  • 1 blank DVD-RW disc
  • Driver CD
  • Nero 6 Suite CD:
    • Nero Burning ROM
    • Nero Express
    • NeroVision Express
    • Nero Wave Editor
    • Nero SoundTrax
    • Nero ShowTime
    • And More!

Panasonic LF-D521U-OEM Specifications
 Interface  ATAPI (IDE)
 Buffer Memory  2 MB
 Weight  1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)
 Power Supply  12 V / 5V +-5%
 Capacity  4.7GB/9.4GB DVD-RAM (rewritable)
 2.6GB/5.2GB DVD-RAM (rewritable)
 4.7GB DVD-R general use (write-once)
 4.7GB DVD-RW (rewritable) Ver 1.1
 CD-R (write-once)
 CD-RW (rewritable)
 Dimensions  5.75" (W) x 1.63" (H) x 7.72" (D)
 Data Transfer Rate (write)  4.7GB DVD-RAM        2770KB with verifying (2x)
 2.6GB DVD-RAM        1385KB with verifying (1x)
 4.7GB DVD-R             2770KB without verifying (2x)
4.7GB DVD-RW           1385KB without verifying (1x)
 CD-R                            1800KB without verifying (12x)
 CD-RW                         1200KB without verifying (8x)
 Data Transfer Rate (read)  DVD-RAM (4.7GB):      2770KB (2x)
 DVD-RAM (2.6GB):      1385KB (1x)
 DVD-R/DVD-RW:          8310KB (6x max)
 DVD-ROM:                    16224KB (12x max)
 CD-R:                            4800KB (32x max)
 CD-RW:                         3600KB (24x max)
 CD-ROM:                       4800KBps (32x max)
 Average Seek Time  DVD-RAM: 120ms
 DVD-ROM/DVD-R, CD-ROM: 110ms
 Write Compatibility  2.6GB, 4.7GB & 9.4GB DVD-RAM
 4.7GB DVD-R (for general)
 4.7GB DVD-RW
 CD-R
 CD-RW
 Read Compatibility  DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW,
 DVD-Video, CD-ROM XA , CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA,
 CD-Extra, Photo CD, Video CD
 Warranty  Panasonic One Year Warranty

 

System Requirements
  • Available 5.25" drive bay
  • IDE controller with available connector
  • General: 150 MB free hard drive space for included software installation, 5 GB free for DVD disc creation
  • Intel® Pentium® II processor 300 MHz or equivalent, 128 MB RAM
  • DVD video disc creation: Intel® Pentium® II processor 300 MHz or higher, 128 MB RAM , video capture capability (1394 interface or analog video capture card)
  • 1024 x 768 or higher video display adapter
  • Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
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