Toshiba A50 - Manual (Page 58)

User’s Manual 2-14
The Grand Tour
Writable discs
This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD discs. Check the
specifications for your drive for the type of discs it can write. Use
RecordNow! to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4,
Operating Basics .
CDs
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CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be
erased or changed.
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CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once. Use either 1, 2, or 4
multi speed CD-RW discs or high-speed 4- to 10-speed discs. The write
speed of the ultra-speed CD-RW discs (Ultra-speed is available on the
DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive only) is a maximum of 24-speed.
DVDs
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DVD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be
erased or changed.
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DVD-RW discs can be recorded more than once.
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DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than once.
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DVD+R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be
erased or changed.
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DVD+RW discs can be recorded more than once.
Formats
The drives support the following formats:
DVD-ROM drive
The full-size DVD-ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8
cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.
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DVD-ROM
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CD-DA
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Photo CD TM (single/multi-session)
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CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1,
Form2)
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CD-G (Audio CD only)
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DVD -Video
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CD-Text
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CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2
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Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)
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Addressing Method 2
The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer
edge.
DVD read 8 speed (maximum)
CD read 24 speed (maximum)