Using Double-Layer Technology And Media - HP Media Center m7000 - Desktop PC Reference Manual

Using Double-Layer Technology and Media

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Double-layer technology gives you almost twice the
storage capacity of a single-layer DVD and the
storage equivalent of 12 CDs. Double-layer DVD
media can store up to 8.5 GB* of data. You can
record on two "layers" of one side of a DVD.
Double-layer technology uses two thin, embedded,
organic dye films for data storage separated by a
spacer layer. Each layer has different optical
properties.
General information about double-layer DVD+R
discs:
You can record 3 hours of DVD-quality video
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or 6 hours of VHS-quality video, without
turning over the disc.
This disc can hold up to 8.5 GB. This almost
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doubles the standard storage capacity of
4.7 GB for the single-layer DVD+R discs
currently available.
Double-layer writing capability is supported
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by RecordNow! and WinDVD Creator. These
are CD and DVD recording software
programs that came with your PC.
Double-layer DVD+R discs can only be written
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to with a double-layer DVD+RW/+R drive.
These discs cannot be erased or written to
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again.
You can use these discs to back up your hard
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disk drive files.
These discs are able to play back in most
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commercially available DVD players.
*GB is defined as 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted
hard disk drive capacity is less.
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Double-layer media
compatibility will
vary with some home
DVD players and
DVD-ROM drives.
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