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| July 11, 2005 |
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MKM debuts new single-sided dual-layer 8.5 GB DVD-R
Users can write labels with inkjet printers or felt pens |
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| Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Co., Ltd. |
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Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Co., Ltd. ("MKM") (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Shigenori Otsuka) today announced the late July launch of a new single-sided dual-layer 8.5 GB DVD-R disc for data. The new discs' labels can be printed with inkjet printers or written by hand with water-based felt pens.
"The DVD market is growing rapidly," says Chief Information Officer Shigeru Tamura, "and on a global scale. The year 2005 should see sales rise to some 2.5 billion discs*1, an increase of some 79% over the year before. As users record graphics, movies and other data-intensive items, we've identified such increase demand for higher capacity DVD discs were needed. In April 2005, MKM introduced a world-first -- a single-sided dual-layer DVD-R disc with approximately double*2 the capacity of conventional discs. This product also features a unique MKM technology -- dual ink reception layers on inkjet printer-compatible single-sided dual-layer DVD-R discs."
[Proprietary technology]
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2-layer ink reception layer |
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Enables finer inkjet printing (30% increase in crispness*) |
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Accepts water-soluble as well as solvent-based pens (dries 100% faster*) |
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Wiping with a wet rag after the label has dried does not smear the writing (80% greater water resistance*) |
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*Compared to conventional MKM products |
2) New recording layer* see Figure 1
Manufacturing of single-side dual-layer discs requires a high level of production technology to lay down the L0 and L1 layers, coat them with recording material, and place spacers between them.
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| Figure 1 |
MKM uses proprietary DYN-AZO recording material for recording DVD discs. By applying the technology developed for this organic recording material, MKM created single-side dual-layer recording media. In addition, MKM's advanced stamper technology, combined with ultra-precise substrate molding technology, results in high-speed writing and low error recording for superior recording and playback performance.
<Expected Launch>
Late July 2005
<Item Launched>
| Item |
Serial number |
JAN code |
Discs
in pkg |
Capacity |
Specifications |
Mfg's
suggested
price |
Recordable
single-sided
dual-layer
DVD-R disc |
DHR85YP1 |
4991348053215 |
One |
8.5 GB |
Inkjet
printer-compatible
In jewel case |
Open |
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Japan Recording-Media Industries Association estimate |
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8.5 GB of memory compared to the conventional 4.7 GB on DVD-R discs. |
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In Japan, MKM has marketed the following single-sided dual-layer DVD discs:
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Launched in May 2004: |
single-sided double-layer DVD+R (2x & 4x compatible for PC data)[world first] |
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Launched in May 2005: |
single-sided dual-layer DVD-R (4x compatible for PC data) [world first] |
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Launched in June 2005: |
single-sided double-layer DVD+R (2x & 4x compatible for video)
single-sided dual-layer DVD-R (4x compatible for video, CPRM compatible) [Japan first] |
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Launch set for July 2005: |
single-sided dual-layer DVD-R (4x compatible for data) |
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| For further information, please contact |
Shigeru Tamura
Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Co., Ltd. |
Tel: [+81] 3-5484-3925
Fax: [+81] 3-5445-4180
URL: http://www.mcmedia.co.jp
Check our website for product details. |
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| Consumer contact |
Customer Service
Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Co., Ltd. |
| Toll free Tel: 0120-34-4160 (Japan only) |
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