Sony VRD-VC10 User Manual
About recommended discs and compatibility
2004/8/20
This page contains information about the types of writable disc that can be used with the DVD/CD rewritable drive VRD-VC10.
DVD/CD Rewritable Drive VRD-VC10 ( With Computer)
About Recommended Discs and Compatibility
Recommended Discs and Compatibility
The DVD/CD rewritable drive VRD-VC10 is designed for best performance with discs produced by major disc manufacturers. In most
cases, there is no problem as long as you use discs conform to the industry standard for various CD and DVD formats. However,
some of discs on the market do not meet the recognized quality and performance standards. With the DVD/CD rewritable drive VRD-
VC10, we recommend the disc manufacturers and discs below. Furthermore, it is recommended to upgrade your drive with the latest
firmware (if available) at user support web site. The latest firmware can be downloaded at
http://sony.storagesupport.com/dvdrw/vrdvc10dwn.htm
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The writing performance and reading ability of all discs cannot be guaranteed.
Write Speed
You can achieve the optimum performance possible with the DVD/CD rewritable drive VRD-VC10 at the write speed specified on the
disc (or a slower speed than the specified). The DVD/CD rewritable drive VRD-VC10 also enable the write speed setting that exceeds
the specified speed at the disc with some of certified discs
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. The write speed is set by your software or the drive automatically
determines a speed that matches each discs.
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Under these circumstances, the writing performance and reading ability of all discs cannot be guaranteed.
DVD+Rs and DVD+RWs
Recommended DVD+Rs and DVD+RWs
Disc manufacturers and discs certified for operation with the DVD/CD rewritable drive VRD-VC10 is:
(As of 2004/8/20)
DVD+R DL (Double Layer)
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Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical Co., Ltd.
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Disc labeled for use at 2.4x speed
DVD+R
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Sony Corporation
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Ricoh Co., Ltd.
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Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical Co., Ltd.
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Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd.
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Hitachi Maxell, Ltd.
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Disc labeled for use at 4x and 8x speed
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Disc labeled for use at 8x speed
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Disc labeled for use at 4x and 8x speed
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Disc labeled for use at 4x and 8x speed
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Disc labeled for use at 8x speed