Toshiba RD-XS24SB

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 (4

in.))

VR mode Recordable

• Double sided 9.4GB (12cm (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

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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