HP CD52 External CD-Writer Series - Manual (Page 108)

Nero Express Glossary • 108
Digitalization
Conversion of analog signals to digital signals.
Disc-At-Once (DAO)
In this mode, all of the tracks are written in a single process onto the disc without
the laser being switched off. This format is best for audio CD’s that will be played in
home and car stereo equipment.
Disc Image
This process can be used when having system performance problems or do not
have a burner available. When choosing the disc image option, it takes the file you
want to copy and places it temporarily on your hard drive. From that image it builds
the file.
When creating a disc image, you will need a certain amount of drive space to
perform this function.
Drivers
A software file that will allow your hardware to be seen by the operating system or
software program and/or enhance its performance.
DVD
An acronym for Digital Versatile or Video Disc.
DVD-R
DVD was originally only known for being specific to the movie and the games
market; you can now burn data and your own home videos to a DVD disc that can
be played by all DVD-ROMs. You have the advantage of storing much more data
on this disc than on a regular CD-R/RW. The DVD-R is a non rewritable format that
is compatible with most DVD-ROM drives and DVD players.
DVD-RAM
Is another form of rewritable media however, it is not compatible with most DVD-
ROM drives and DVD players.
It was originally designed to be used like a floppy disc so that users could copy and
delete files from it just like a floppy.
DVD-RW
An acronym for DVD ReWriteable. The DVD-RW disc is rewritable and performs
the same function as that of a DVD-R. However, the compatibility with DVD-ROMs
and DVD players are less. Please check with the manufacturer for compatibility
issues.
DVD+R/RW
A rewritable and non-rewritable format developed in cooperation by Hewlett-
Packard, Mitsubishi Chemical, Philips, Ricoh, Sony and Yamaha. It is a rewritable