Verbatim Double Layer 2.4X-6X 8.5GB DVD+R DL Media in Jewel Cases

DVD+Recorable DVD+R DL from Verbatim -- Introducing DVD+R Double Layer by Verbatim, the industry leader for reliable media. Also called double layer or two layer DVD recordable, plus type DVD+R discs. Two AZO recording layers on a single-sided disc.

Dual Layer DVD+R Features

• 8.5 GB of storage capacity on a single-sided disc.  No need to flip the disc
• Largest compatible DVD back-up and data archiving format for computer drives
• Record 4 hours of DVD quality television and video (16 hours of VHS quality)
• Ideal for archiving home movies
• Read compatible with DVD-ROM drives & DVD-Video players
• Lifetime Warranty

COMPATIBILITY -- Requires DVD plus type recorder with dual layer recording capability. New machines from BenQ, Sony, Philips and other manufacturer's are now introducing these models. Contact your drive manufacturer for details.

The industry's first Double-Layer DVD+R (DVD+R DL) discs. The new 2.4x~6X DataLifePlus(R) media nearly doubles the storage capacity on DVD recordable discs from 4.7GB to 8.5GB on a single side while maintaining compatibility with existing DVD video players and DVD-ROM drives.

VERBATIM'S DVD+R DL ANNOUNCEMENT

With Verbatim's new DVD+R DL discs, consumers can store up to 4 hours of DVD-quality video or up to 16 hours of VHS video quality on a single disc. PC users will also benefit by being able to archive nearly 8.5GB of data -- all without having to stop and turn the disc.

The new media is fully compatible with the DVD+R DL standard endorsed by the DVD+RW Alliance and incorporates the Double-Layer DVD+R technology developed through the collaboration of Verbatim's parent company, Mitsubishi(R) Kagaku Media (MKM) and Philips.

The development of reliable Double-Layer media is the key technology enabler for Double Layer DVD+R recording. The ultimate challenge was to develop materials and manufacturing processes for multi-layer discs that allow the properties of two unique layers, once recorded, to meet the DVD read only specifications for DVD-ROM drives and DVD video players. During recording (and reading), each layer can be targeted without disrupting data on the other layer.

The first recording layer of the Verbatim DVD+R DL disc is semi-transparent, providing enough reflectivity for writing/reading data on the first layer, yet transmitting enough laser power to read/write on the second layer by refocusing the laser. In addition to optimizing layer reflectivity, new Metal Azo recording dyes were developed by MKM for each layer to optimize parameters such as signal amplitudes and power margins and ensure full compatibility with current DVD standards.

"Compatibility was a top priority in developing our Double-Layer media," said Tim Clatterbuck, Verbatim Director of Optical Storage Marketing. "Content developers will be among the first to make the switch to Double-Layer technology because multimedia and video files require so much capacity. They can increase their productivity with the 8.5GB DVD+R media without worrying about playback compatibility. It will be the same as their 4.7GB discs, just more capacity."