Disc diameters

Read

Write

DVD

12 cm

 

 

 

 

 

8 cm

 

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12 cm

CD

8 cm

Note

Only round discs should be used with the DVDirect. Never use odd-shaped discs (stars, hearts, card shape, etc.), as they may damage the DVDirect

Recommended Writable Discs

We strongly recommend that you only use discs for which operation has been guaranteed. You can obtain the latest list of writable discs for which operation with the DVDirect has been guaranteed on the user support web site. See page 82 for details.

Note

You can safely use most disc formats that comply with conventional standards with the DVDirect. However, bear in mind that some commercially available discs do not comply with the quality or performance standards necessary for use with the DVDirect. If you use such discs, the DVDirect may automatically adjust the writing speed, or it may not be able to write at all. Even if discs are successfully written on, they may cause errors when read.

Writable Discs and Compatibility

CD-R discs

Data can be written on this type of disc only once, and once it has been written, it cannot be erased. Music CDs created on this media can be played on standard CD players.

CD-RW discs

Data can be written on and erased from this type of disc repeatedly. Typically, a new CD-RW disc can be rewritten about 1,000 times.

Music CDs created on this media cannot be played on a CD player unless it is CD-RW compatible.

DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+R DL, and DVD-R DL discs

Data can be written on this type of disc only once, and once it has been written, it cannot be erased.

DVD+R DL (double layer) and DVD-R DL (dual layer) discs have two layers on one side of the disc and have double the capacity conventional one-layer discs.

DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs

Data can be written on or erased from this type of disc repeatedly. Typically, a new DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc can be rewritten about 1,000 times.

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