HP dvd555s 8X External Multiformat DVD Writer
Slim external multiformat drive with DVD±R DL writing, DVD-RAM support
and LightScribe direct disc labeling, all in a sleek, compact design.
HP’s Multiformat drive offers high speeds and double-layer
recording, and it’s LightScribe Version 1.2-ready for
high-contrast LightScribe labeling. It lets users easily preserve,
edit and share up to 8.5 GB of video, photos, and multimedia
presentations on one double-layer disc – and quickly store,
The dvd555s, with its compact design and USB2.0 connection,
gives user a state of art optical storage solution on the go. It
records DVD+/-R up to 8X, DVD+RW up to 8X, DVD-RW up
Compatible and
Versatile
The Latest
Technologies
LightScribe Direct
Disc Labeling
Creative, Fun
and Robust
• Record to all major formats on one drive: DVD±R/±R DL, DVD±RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW, and LightScribe direct disc labeling.
• Enjoy excellent playback compatibility on DVD drives and players.
• Record hours of video onto DVD with your PC, then play it back
in your living room.
• Sleek and compact design allows user to bring it on the go.
• Record discs at high speeds.
• Record to single or double-layer DVDs, and now to DVD-RAM.
• Burn labels directly to disc with the latest LightScribe technology.
• LightScribe is artistic: Create beautiful labels and burn them
directly to your LightScribe discs.
disc over and burn a label.
• LightScribe can’t peel off, get stuck, or cause disc damage the
way paper labels can.
• LightScribe direct disc labeling means no pens, no ink, no printer
and no sticky labels.
• Full software suite included – edit video, create slideshows, back
up music and data, create personalized label designs, and more.
• Surprise your family and friends with slideshows and home movies,
digitally preserved on DVD or CD, beautifully labeled with your own
personal touch and ready for playback.
• Rely on HP’s comprehensive testing standards for high compatibility
and quality results.
to 6X, DVD-RAM up to 5X and CD-R/RW up to 24X. 
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Drive performance
System
Requirements
Compatibility
Environment
Software include
Warranty
Contents
• Write speed: DVD+R up to 8X (ZCLV); DVD+RW up to 8X (ZCLV);
DVD-R up to 8X(ZCLV); DVD-RW up to 6X (ZCLV); DVD+R Double Layer up to 6X (ZCLV);
DVD-R Dual Layer up to 6X (ZCLV); DVD-RAM up to 5X (ZCLV);
CD-R up to 24x (ZCLV); CD-RW up to 24x (ZCLV)
• Read speed: DVD-ROM up to 8X (CAV); CD-ROM up to 24x (CAV)
• LightScribe labeling approximate times:
Setting Title only Title & content Full label (w/graphics)
Best <4 min. <9 min. <36 min.
Normal <3 min. <7 min. <28 min.
Draft <2 min. <4 min. <20 min.
• Sustained transfer: 1x CD = 150KB/s (data mode 1); 1X DVD = 1350 KB/s
• Access time: DVD 130 ms; CD 110 ms (typical)
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 60,000 POH at 25% duty cycle in room temp
• Minimum system requirements:
• 256 MB RAM (512 MB RAM recommended for video editing)
• 1024 x 768 video resolution with a minimum of 16-bit color required for DVD authoring and editing
• Video capture: IEEE 1394 interface or analog video capture device required
• Minimum hard disk space requirements: 1 GB free for included software installation,10 GB free for DVD video
disc creation (18 GB free for double-layer). Internet connectivity recommended for software updates
• Operating system compatibility: Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 / XP SP2 / Vista (32-bit or 64-bit)
• Available USB 2.0 port
• Device write media compatibility: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,
LightScribe CD-R, LightScribe DVD+R, LightScribe DVD-R, 4.7 GB single-sided/9.4 GB double-sided DVD-RAM
(2.6 GB single-sided/5.2 GB double-sided media not supported) media
• Device read media compatibility: DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,
DVD-RAM, DVD-Video, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, CD Extra, CD-ROM (Mode 1 - Yellow Book), CD-ROM/XA &
CD-I Ready (Mode 2/Form 2 – Green Book), Photo-CD (single and multi-session), VCD, CD-Text
• Operating temperature: 5° to 35° C
• Storage temperature: -40° to 65° C
• Operating humidity: 10% ~ 80% RH (Non-condensing)
• Storage humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH (Non-condensing)
• 1-year limited hardware warranty from date of purchase.
Box contents
• External Multiformat DVD writer with LightScribe direct disc labeling
• Software CD, including electronic user’s guide
• Quick-Start placemat
• USB Cable
• AC Adaptor
• Nero 7 Essentials
• 1.3 MHz Intel Pentium-IV processor or equivalent or higher
• Vertical Stand
• Warranty Statement
Hewlett-Packard Company, Palo Alto, CA 94304