Dvds, Formats, Dvd-rom drive – Toshiba Tecra A3X User Manual
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The Grand Tour
DVDs
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DVD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be
erased or changed.
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DVD-RW discs can be recorded more than once.
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DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than once.
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DVD+R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be
erased or changed.
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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.
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DVD-ROM
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CD-DA
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Photo CD™ (single/multi-
session)
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CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1,
Form2)
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CD-G (Audio CD only)
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DVD-Video
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CD-Text
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CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2
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Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)
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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)