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3. Using Your PX-504UF
This chapter explains how to use your drive and how to load, handle and
care for your CDs and DVDs.
What Media to Use
Use the right media! Your PX-504UF drive's capabilities change
depending on which type of compact disc you use.
DVD Media
DVD recordable media is available in two different, non-compatible
formats:
•
DVD+R or DVD+RW
•
DVD-R and DVD-RW
The distinction is important. Although the PX-504UF can
read
either
media format, the drive will only
write
to the “plus” media; that is, to
discs marked as “DVD+R” or “DVD+RW.”
To sum up, the PX-504UF currently supports these types of DVD
media:
•
Digital Video Discs
: You can immediately play pre-recorded DVD
discs, including movies and other DVDs.
•
DVD+R
: Recordable DVD. You can record on these discs, but only
once. You can also read them.
•
DVD+RW
: ReWritable DVD. You can record and re-record (up to
1,000 times) on these discs. You can also read them.
•
DVD-R, DVD-RW
: You can only read discs in these formats. You
cannot write to these discs using the PX-504UF.
Summary of Contents for PX-504UF
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