Optical Disc Drive; About The Hd Dvd - Toshiba Satellite A300 User Manual

Optical disc drive

A DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive, a HD DVD-ROM drive or a HD DVD-RW
drive. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD/HD DVD, an indicator on
the drive glows.

About the HD DVD

This section describes the features, use of HD DVD and HD DVD Media.
Summary
HD DVD allows users to enjoy video, concerts and other packaged content
by taking advantage of its large amount of storage space and high-quality
audio and video. HD DVD also allows for the storage of long video when
combined with the latest video compression technologies.
The storage capacity and data transfer rate of HD DVD is superior to
standard DVD, with two types of playback-only discs in single-sided single-
layer 15 GB and single-sided dual-layer 30 GB (Gigabyte) formats.
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Unfinalized DVDs created on home DVD recorders may not be
playable on the computer.
When inserting an unfinalized DVD-R DL disc into the computer,
Windows Vista™ may automatically finalize the disc and prevent
further writing.
Because HD DVD is a new format there is a possibility of new features
being added at a later date. As such, it is important that the purchaser
understands that software and other updates may be necessary after
purchase. Please be sure to complete user registration in order to
receive timely product updates.
This product can play existing DVD and CD formats, however, playback
may not be possible with some software. This product cannot play Blu-
ray DISC format software.
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HD DVD is a new standard which makes use of new technologies. As
such, there is a possibility of problems occurring related to connection,
compatibility or operation with some discs and other digital devices. The
HD DVD-ROM logo signifies that this drive complies with the HD DVD
physical standard, and does not signify compliance with the HD DVD
Video standard. This device does not support advanced features of the
HD DVD Video standard as defined by the DVD Forum, including
picture-in-picture and network dowload features. Screen movement
may not be smooth, and performance may be lowered with some HD
DVD content.
Playback of high bit rate content may cause frame dropping, audio
skipping or decrease in computer performance.
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