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1.5. Supported DVD and CD Formats
Table 01 - Supported DVD and CD Formats
Format | Type of Disc | Write | Capacity |
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DVD | DVD±R DL | 6x | 8.5GB |
| DVD±R | 8x | 4.7GB |
| DVD+RW | 8x | 4.7GB |
| 6x | 4.7GB | |
| 4.7/8.5 GB | ||
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| 5x | 4.7/8.5GB | |
CD | 24x | 700MB | |
| 24x | 650MB | |
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1.5.1. DVD and CD Media Format Definitions
DVD+RW Discs
✦✦ Best suited for: backing up and archiving digital content.
✦✦ These discs are functionally similar to
DVD-RW Discs
✦✦ Best suited for: backing up and archiving digital content.
✦✦ These discs serve the same general purpose as
✦✦ Discs can be written and erased up to 1,000 times.
have the same capacity as DVD+R discs.
✦✦ There are two types of
DVD+RDL or DVD-RDL (Double Layer) Discs
✦✦ Ideal for: recording
✦✦ These discs follow the DVD+ recording techniques, but with 8.5GB of capacity versus 4.7GB for DVD±R discs.
✦✦ Larger disk capacity makes it possible to increase the video bit rate for higher quality DVD videos.
DVD-RAM
✦✦ Best suited for camcorders and
✦✦ Considered a very reliable format thanks to its
CD-R Discs
✦✦ Best suited for: recording audio CDs and storing files, such as photos or important documents.
✦✦ Files can not be deleted from
CD-RW Discs
✦✦ Best suited for: exchanging files up to 650MB.
✦✦ Discs can be reformatted up to 1,000 times, and files can be written over.
✦✦ Most
TECHNICAL NOTE: For Best Recording Results:
✦✦ Close all other open programs and disconnect from the in- ternet
✦✦ Copy data to your hard drive first ✦✦ Check media speed rating
✦✦ Use media that is free of scratches and fingerprints
DVD+R Discs
✦✦ Best suited for: recording DVD videos, storing multiple photo albums, and data storage under 4.7GB.
✦✦ Just as
✦✦ DVD+R supports “lossless linking” and the combination of Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) and Constant Linear Velocity (CLV) recording.
DVD-R Discs
✦✦ Best suited for: recording DVD videos, storing multiple photo albums, and data storage under 4.7GB.
✦✦ These discs are also functionally similar to