Using Your Px-B310U And Px-B310Sa; What Media To Use; Bd Media; Dvd Media - Plextor PX-B310U Installation And User Manual

4. Using Your PX-B310U and PX-B310SA

This section explains how to use your Plextor drive and how to load,
handle and care for your BDs, DVDs, and CDs.

What Media to Use

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

BD Media

Blu-ray media is available in different formats:
• BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, and BD-R DL (double layer)
Figure 9: The logo identifies the type of BD media
Your PX-B310U and PX-B310SA can read these media formats, in
single layer or double layer media.

DVD Media

DVD recordable media is available in two different, non-compatible
formats:
• DVD+R, DVD+R DL (double layer) and DVD+RW
• DVD-R, DVD-R DL (dual layer) and DVD-RW
Your PX-B310U and PX-B310SA can read and write either media
format, in single layer or double layer media. 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 DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD-R: Recordable DVD.
You can record on these discs, but only once. You can also read
them.
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