Using Your Px-712; What Media To Use; Dvd Media; Cd-Rom Media - Plextor PX-712 Installation And User Manual

4. Using Your PX-712

This chapter explains how to use your PX-712 drive and how to load,
handle and care for your DVDs and CDs.

What Media to Use

Use the right media! Your PX-712 drive's capabilities change depending
on which type of compact disc you use.

DVD Media

DVD recordable media is available in two different, non-compatible
formats:
• DVD+R and DVD+RW
• DVD-R and DVD-RW
Your PX-712 can read and write either media format. That is, it
supports all these types of DVD media:
• Digital Video Discs: You can immediately play pre-recorded DVD
discs, including movies and other DVDs.
• DVD+R, DVD-R: Recordable DVD. You can record on these discs,
but only once. You can also read them.
• DVD+RW, DVD-RW: ReWritable DVD. You can record and re-
record (up to 1,000 times) on these discs. You can also read them.

CD-ROM Media

In addition, you can use these types of CD media:
• CD-ROM: You can immediately play or read prerecorded compact
discs, such as audio CDs and data discs.
• CD-R: Recordable CD. You can record on these discs, but only
once. You can also read them.
• CD-RW: Normal Speed, High Speed, and Ultra Speed ReWritable
CD. These discs support recording and re-recording (up to 1,000
times). You can also read them.
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