Fixed optical media drives, Region codes for dvd drives and media, Writable discs – Toshiba Tecra A2 User Manual

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Fixed optical media drives

One of the following optical media drives is installed in the computer: DVD-

ROM, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD Super Multi drives. An

ATAPI interface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the

computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows.

Region codes for DVD drives and media

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD Super

Multi drives and media are manufactured according to the specifications of

six marketing regions. When you purchase DVD-Video, make sure it

matches your drive, otherwise it will not play properly.

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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

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CDs

CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be

erased or changed.

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 DVD-ROM&CD-

R/RW drive only) is maximum 24-speed.

Code

Region

1

Canada, United States

2

Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East

3

Southeast Asia, East Asia

4

Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central
America, South America, Caribbean

5

Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea,
Mongolia

6

China

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