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4. Using Your PX-820
This section explains how to use your PX-820 drive and how to load,
handle and care for your DVDs and CDs.
What Media to Use
Use the right media! Your PX-820 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, DVD+R DL (double layer) and DVD+RW
•
DVD-R, DVD-R DL (dual layer) and DVD-RW
Your PX-820 can
read
and
write
either media format, in single layer or
double layer media. It supports all these types of DVD media:
•
Digital Video Discs
: You can immediately play pre-recorded DVD
discs, including movies and other DVDs.
•
DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD-R
: Recordable DVD.
You can record on these discs, but only once. You can also read
them.
•
DVD+RW, DVD-RW
: ReWritable DVD. You can record and re-
record (up to 1,000 times) on these discs. You can also read them.
Figure 23: The logo identifies the type of DVD media
With double layer media, you don’t need to turn the disc over to record
on side 2.
