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Dvds, Formats, Dvd-rom drive – Toshiba Tecra A3X User Manual

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The Grand Tour

DVDs

DVD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be

erased or changed.

DVD-RW discs can be recorded more than once.

DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than once.

DVD+R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be

erased or changed.

DVD+RW discs can be recorded more than once.

Formats

The drives support the following formats:

DVD-ROM drive

The full-size DVD-ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or

8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive

The full-size DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive module lets you record data to

rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs

without using an adaptor.

DVD-ROM

CD-DA

Photo CD™ (single/multi-

session)

CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1,

Form2)

CD-G (Audio CD only)

DVD-Video

CD-Text

CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2

Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)

Addressing Method 2

The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer

edge.

DVD read

8 speed (maximum)

CD read

24 speed (maximum)

The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer

edge.

DVD read

8 speed (maximum)

CD read

24 speed (maximum)

CD-R write

24 speed (maximum)

CD-RW write

24 speed (maximum, Ultra speed media)