About Cd-R And Cd-Rw Discs - Sony CRX10U User Manual

About CD-R and CD-RW Discs

The CRX10U can write CD-R discs and CD-RW discs when used with
appropriate disc writing software. To play or read a disc written using
the CRX10U on another CD-ROM drive, certain settings must be made
in the writer software.
What is a CD-R Disc?
CD-R (CD-Recordable) discs can be written only once, and cannot be
erased. Music CDs created using CD-R discs can be played on
common CD players.
What is a CD-RW Disc?
CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) discs can be written and erased repeatedly.
A typical CD-RW disc can be rewritten about a thousand times.
Disc Compatibility
Data stored on CD-R and CD-RW discs using the CRX10U can be
retrieved by many CD-ROM drives. However, some older models
designed specifically for CD-ROM discs cannot read CD-RW discs.
Also, music CD-R discs written with the CRX10U can be played on
most CD players, although some models (particularly automobile CD
players) are not guaranteed to be capable of playing CD-R discs.
Please also note that differences in quality and performance
characteristics among different manufacturers of CD-ROM drives, CD-
R and CD-RW discs may result in some drives being unable to play
certain types of discs.
Applications for CD-R and CD-RW Discs
The applications for which CD-R and CD-RW discs are best suited are
generally as follows. These should be considered as general guidelines.
Creating Music CDs
Data Distribution
Backup
Data Storage
Creating Originals (Mastering)
Temporary File Storage
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