User’s Manual 2-15
The Grand Tour

DVDs

DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R (Dual Layer) and DVD+R (Double Layer) 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.

BDs

BD-R, BD-R(DL) discs can be written only once. The recorded data
cannot be erased or changed.
BD-RE, BD-RE(DL) discs can be recorded more than once.

BD-Writer drive

The full-size BD-Writer drive module lets you record data to writable
CD/DVD/BD discs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") for
Tray type CD/DVD/BDs without using an adaptor.

BD-Combo drive

The full-size BD-Combo drive module lets you record data to writable
CD/DVD/BDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") for Tray
type CD/DVD/BDs without using an adaptor.
Some types and formats of DVD-R (Dual Layer) and DVD+R (Double
Layer) discs may be unreadable.
The read speed is slower at the centre of a disc and faster at the outer
edge.
BD-ROM read 6 speed (maximum)
DVD ROM read 8 speed (maximum)
CD-ROM read 24 speed (maximum)
BD-R write 6 speed (maximum)
BD-R(DL) write 4 speed (maximum)
BD-RE write 2 speed (maximum)
BD-RE(DL) write 2 speed (maximum)
DVD-R write 8 speed (maximum)
DVD-RW write 6 speed (maximum)
DVD+R write 8 speed (maximum)
DVD+RW write 8 speed (maximum)
DVD-R DL write 4 speed (maximum)
DVD+R DL write 4 speed (maximum)
DVD-RAM write 5 speed (maximum)
CD-R write 24 speed (maximum)
CD-RW write 16 speed (maximum, Ultra-speed media)