Toshiba RD-XS34SC, RD-XS34SU owner manual On DVD-RAM discs, Introduction Choosing a disc

Introduction

Choosing a disc (Continued)

On DVD-RAM discs

Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0, 2.1 or 2.2.

The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it by using the disc-format function of this recorder.

The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some DVD-

RAM discs, because they are edited/recorded with another manufacturer’s equipment or PC, contain a large number of titles, or have little remaining capacity. Also, a DVD-RAM disc may not be edited or recorded if its title contains still pictures.

DVD-RAM discs formatted in UDF2.0 on a PC are not compatible with this recorder. Before using these discs, initialize them on this recorder.

This recorder complies with current copyright protection technology and can copy a disc only when the disc permits copying once. When there is no indication on the disc, copying will not be allowed. Such an indication on a disc is required also for the Library Management database.

DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are recommended for recording.

Two types of DVD-RAM discs are available: ones with cartridges and ones without cartridges. You can use either of

them with this recorder, but the former ones are recommended.

In order to record highly detailed data, make sure the disc is clean. DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are easier to handle in this regard.

Do not open the cartridge shutter. The disc may not play, or may not be recorded or edited once it becomes dirty.

There are two types of DVD-RAM cartridges; removable (TYPE 2/4) and not removable (TYPE 1). It is recommended you do not remove the disc even when you can.

Refer to the instruction manual that comes with the disc if it is absolutely necessary to remove the disc. Some commercially available cartridge discs cannot be recorded or edited once the inside discs are removed.

To protect recorded contents

Slide the write-protect tab to

“PROTECT” with something small enough. The disc can play, but cannot be edited or erased. Refer

PROTECT

to the instructions that come with the disc.

When using a disc without a cartridge (commercially

available discs) Discs without cartridges can easily

attract fingerprints and dust, which

is the reason they are not recommended. If you cannot avoid using them, handle with proper care.

When you write in a title column on a disc, use a pen with a soft tip. Do not use a pen with a hard tip, such as a ballpoint pen.

Recommended discs

The following discs have been tested with this recorder:

9.4GB double-sided cartridge: Panasonic 2X, 3X, 5X

4.7GB single-sided cartridge: Panasonic 2X, 3X, 5X

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