3. Using Your LaCie Drive
3.1. Supported DVD/CD Formats
Your LaCie drive is compatible with most popular DVD and CD formats:
Format
Type of Disc
Record
Read
DVD
DVD+R9 DL
X
X
DVD+R
X
X
DVD+RW
X
X
DVD-R 4.7GB for General use (Ver. 2.0)
X
X
DVD-ROM
--
X
DVD-R 3.95GB, 4.7GB for Authoring
--
X
DVD-R (General use only for write)
X
X
DVD-RW (General use only for write)
X
X
DVD-ROM (single and dual layer)
--
X
DVD (single and dual layer) 80 mm disc
--
X
CD
CD-R
X
X
CD-RW (supports AM2)
X
X
CD-ROM
--
X
CD-ROM XA Mode2 (form 1, form 2)
--
X
CD-Extra
--
X
Ideal recording techniques:
• Close all other open programs and disconnect from the internet;
• Copy data to your hard drive first;
• Use the correct media with the appropriate speed rating;
• Use media that is free of scratches and fingerprints;
Check LaCie’s Web site (
www.lacie.com
) often for the latest information on creating CDs and DVDs.
Using Your LaCie Drive
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LaCie DVD±RW Drive User’s Manual
FireWire
Use your LaCie DVD±RW Drive to:
• Create audio CDs
• Create a DVD-Video
• Create data CD/DVDs
• Create a backup
• Duplicate a CD/DVD
Tech Note:
When recording video, audio or data to DVD+R9 DL, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW media,
LaCie recommends that you use media from one of the following manufacturers:
• LaCie
• Apple •
Taiyo Yuden
• Sony
• TDK
• Verbatim •
Ricoh
