Sony DRX-S70U-W Operating Instructions Manual page 16

Note
Drives that do not have the Ultra Speed CD-RW logo cannot be used to write to Ultra Speed
CD-RW discs. When writing or adding to such discs with a drive other than this one, make
sure that the drive has the Ultra Speed CD-RW logo. Also, always set the writing speed to
that specified for the particular Ultra Speed CD-RW disc media being used.
Writing Speed
When writing to CD-R and CD-RW discs, set the writing speed to that
specified on the disc. Change the writing speed on the writing software.
About playback/reading compatibility in CDs
CD-R and CD-RW discs created with the drive can be read on most CD-ROM
drives. However, some older CD-ROM drives cannot read CD-RW discs.
In addition, CD-R music discs created and finalized with the drive can be
played on most CD players, however, there are some CD players and
automobile CD players that do not guarantee playback of CD-R discs.
Also, CD-R music discs created with the drive can be played back on many
standard CD players. However, depending on the type of your player, playback
of CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be supported.
Further, because of the differences in quality and characteristics between
various CD-ROM drive, CD player, CD-R disc, and CD-RW disc
manufacturers, playback may not be possible depending on the combination.
Writable DVDs and compatibility
The drive can write to DVD+R DL, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, and DVD-R discs,
as well as to DVD+RW, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM discs, when used with
writing software. The playback (read) compatibility of data written by this
drive depends on the capabilities of the DVD-ROM drives or the DVD players
and on the logical format selected when the disc is recorded (written).
DVD+R DL/DVD+R/DVD-R DL/DVD-R Discs
Data can be written to this type of disc only once. Once it has been written, it
cannot be erased. Playback (read) compatibility of DVD+R and DVD-R discs
depends on the capability of the DVD-ROM drive and the DVD player and on
the logical format selected when it is recorded (written).
DVD+RW and DVD-RW Discs
Data can be repeatedly written to or erased from this type of disc. Typically, a
new DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc can be rewritten about 1,000 times.
Playback (read) compatibility of DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs depends on
the capability of the DVD-ROM drive and the DVD player and on the logical
format selected when it is recorded (written).
DVD-RAM Discs
Data can be repeatedly written to or erased from this type of disc. Typically, a
new DVD-RAM disc can be rewritten about 100,000 times. To play back (or
read the data on) a DVD-RAM disc, a DVD-ROM drive or DVD player that
supports DVD-RAM discs is required.
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