Writable Discs - Toshiba TECRA A8 User Manual

Writable discs

This section describes the types of writable CD/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
CDs
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CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be
erased or changed.
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CD-RW discs including multi speed CD-RW discs, high-speed CD-RW
discs and ultra-speed CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once.
DVDs
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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.
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DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than
once.
Formats
The drives support the following formats:
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CD-ROM
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DVD-ROM
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CD-DA
■ Photo CD™ (single/multi-
session)
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CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1,
Form2)
CD-ROM drive
The full-size CD-ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or
8 cm (3.15") CD without using an adaptor.
The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer
edge.
User's Manual
Basics.
CD read
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DVD -Video
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CD-Text
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CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2
■ Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)
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Addressing Method 2
24 speed (maximum)
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