Writable discs, Writable discs -16 – Toshiba A210 User Manual

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Writable discs

This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD/HD DVD discs. Check the
specifications for your drive to for the type of discs it can write. Use TOSHIBA
Disc Creator to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4,

Operating Basics

CDs

◆ CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or

changed.

◆ CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once. Use either 1, 2, or 4 multi

speed CD-RW discs or high-speed 4 to 10 speed discs. The write speed of
the ultra-speed CD-RW discs (Ultra-speed is CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
only) is maximum 24 speed.

DVDs

◆ DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs can be written only

once. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed.

◆ DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than

once.

Formats

The drives support the following formats:

• DVD-ROM

• DVD-Video

• CD-DA

• CD-Text

• Photo CD™ (single/multi-session)

• CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2

• CD-ROM x A Mode 2 (Form1,

Form2)

• Enhanced CD (CD-

EXTRA)

• CD-G (Audio CD only)