Toshiba RD-XS24SB owner manual Compatible discs, On DVD-RAM discs

Introduction

Compatible discs

When you want to play DVD or CD software or copy programmes from the HDD to a recordable DVD, load an appropriate disc into the recorder. There are many types and formats of discs. Please use the following information to select an appropriate disc.

Notes

•Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual.

•Depending on the data recording method or the disc status, playback or recording on this recorder may not be possible, even

if the disc is labeled as below. Toshiba cannot assure that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected.

Please see the discussion of compatibility on page 5.

For recording / playback

Disc	Mark	Specification	Recording format	Copy once contents
HDD		???GB	VR mode	Recordable
DVD-RAM		• Single sided 4.7GB (12cm (43/4 in.))	VR mode	Recordable
		• Double sided 9.4GB (12cm (43/4 in.))		(CPRM compatible
				disc only)
DVD-RW		• Ver. 1.1 or later (12cm	VR mode	Recordable
		(43/4 in.))		(CPRM compatible
				disc only)
			Video mode	Not recordable
DVD-R		• 4.7GB For General Ver.2.0	VR mode	Recordable
		(12cm (43/4 in.))		(CPRM compatible
				disc only)
			Video mode	Not recordable

On DVD-RAM discs

Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD-RAM standard Version 2.0, 2.1 or 2.2.

The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it by using the disc-format function of this recorder.

The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some DVD- RAM discs, because they are edited/recorded with another manufacture’s equipment or PC, contain a large number of titles, or have little remaining capacity. Also, a DVD-RAM disc may not be edited or recorded if its title contains still pictures.

DVD-RAM discs formatted in UDF2.0 on a PC are not compatible with this recorder. Before using these discs, initialize them on this recorder.

Select a DVD-RAM disc that shows a statement on its package such as “this disc can be used with video recorders and drives compatible with 4.7GB DVD- RAM discs” or “this disc can copy images that permit single copying.” This recorder complies with current copyright protection technology and can copy a disc only when the disc permits copying once. When there is no indication on the disc, copying will not be allowed.

DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are recommended for recording.

Two types of DVD-RAM discs are available: ones with cartridges and ones

without cartridges. You can use either of them with this recorder, but the former ones are recommended.

In order to record highly detailed data, make sure the disc is clean. DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are easier to handle in this regard.

Do not open the cartridge shutter. The disc may not play, or may not be recorded or edited once it becomes dirty.

There are two types of DVD-RAM cartridges; removable (TYPE 2/4) and not removable (TYPE 1). It is recommended you do not remove the disc even when you can.

Refer to the instruction manual that comes with the disc if it is absolutely necessary to remove the disc. Some commercially available cartridge discs cannot be recorded or edited once the inside discs are removed.

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