Toshiba A50 Writable discs, CDs, DVDs, Formats, DVD-ROM drive

User’s Manual 2-14
The Grand Tour
Writable discs
This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD discs. Check the
specifications for your drive for the type of discs it can write. Use
RecordNow! 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 available on the
DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive only) is a maximum of 24-speed.
DVDs
■DVD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be
erased or changed.
■DVD-RW discs can be recorded more than once.
■DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than once.
■DVD+R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be
erased or changed.
■DVD+RW discs can be recorded more than once.
Formats
The drives support the following formats:
DVD-ROM drive
The full-size DVD-ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8
cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.
■DVD-ROM
■CD-DA
■Photo CDTM (single/multi-session)
■CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1,
Form2)
■CD-G (Audio CD only)
■DVD -Video
■CD-Text
■CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2
■Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)
■Addressing Method 2
The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer
edge.
DVD read 8 speed (maximum)
CD read 24 speed (maximum)