Operating Basics

Before writing or rewriting

Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite data.

Based on TOSHIBA’s limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers of CDR/RW and DVDR/RW/RAM disc. However, in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates.

CDR:TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD.

 

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

 

RICOH Co., Ltd.

 

Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

CDRW:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

 

RICOH Co., Ltd.

DVDR:

DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for

 

General Version 2.0

 

TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD.

 

PIONEER VIDEO CORPORATION

 

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

DVDRW:

DVD Specifications for Rerecordable Disc for

 

Version 1.0 or Version 1.1

 

VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

 

TDK Corporation

If the disc is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur. Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage before you use it.

The actual number of rewrites to CDRW or DVDRW/RAM is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used.

There are two types of DVDR: authoring and general use discs. Do not use authoring discs. Only general use discs can be written to by a computer drive.

Other DVDROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not be able to read DVDR/RW discs.

TOSHIBA A40 Series

410