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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
160GB
VR mode
Recordable
DVD-RAM
• Single sided 4.7GB (12cm (4
3
/
4
in.))
VR mode
Recordable
• Double sided 9.4GB (12cm (4
3
/
4
in.))
(CPRM compatible
disc only)
DVD-RW
• Ver. 1.1 or later
VR mode
Recordable
(12cm (4
3
/
4
in.))
(CPRM compatible
disc only)
Video mode
Not recordable
DVD-R
• 4.7GB For General Ver.2.0
VR mode
Recordable
(12cm (4
3
/
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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