The Grand Tour
2-16 User’s Manual
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Writable discs
This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD/HD DVD discs. Check the
specifications for your drive to for the type of discs it can write. Use TOSHIBA
Disc Creator to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

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 CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
only) is maximum 24 speed.

DVDs

◆DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs can be written only
once. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed.
◆DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than
once.

Formats

The drives support the following formats:
• DVD-ROM • DVD-Video
• CD-DA • CD-Text
• Photo CD™ (single/multi-session) • CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2
• CD-ROM x A Mode 2 (Form1,
Form2)
• Enhanced CD (CD-
EXTRA)
• CD-G (Audio CD only)