Toshiba A500, A500D Optical disc drives, Writable discs, Region codes for BD media, Region codes for DVD drives and media, Code, Code

Satellite A500/A500D

Optical disc drives

The computer is configured with a DVD Super Multi drive or BD writer or BD-Combo drive. A Serial ATA interface controller is used for 12cm (4.72") and 8cm (3.15") (Tray ODD) and 12cm (4.72") (Slot ODD) CD/DVD/BD operation. For further information on loading and unloading discs, please refer to the Writing CD/DVD/BD on DVD Super Multi drives or BD Writer drives section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

Region codes for BD media

BD is manufactured according to the specifications of three marketing regions. When you purchase BD-Video, make sure it matches your player, otherwise it will not play properly.

Code Region

ACanada, United States, Japan, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Central America, South America

BEurope, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, Africa

CChina, India, Russia, Mongolia, Indian Subcontinent

Region codes for DVD drives and media

DVD Super Multi drives and their associated media are manufactured according to the specifications of six marketing regions. When you purchase DVD-Video, make sure it matches your drive, otherwise it will not play properly.

Code Region

1Canada, United States

2Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East

3South East Asia, East Asia

4Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America, South America, Caribbean

5Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia

6China

Writable discs

This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD/BD discs. Check the specifications of your drive to see the types of discs it can write. Use TOSHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs. Please refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics for further information.

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