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Introduction Contents
DVD-R/RW
The PX-708A features the following maximum speeds for DVD reading, and for DVD-R/RW writing and rewriting:
• Read: 12x speed
• Write: 4x speed
• Rewrite: 2x speed
You can calculate the maximum transfer speed of your device by multiplying the specified figures by 1.321 MB/s.
1.5 CD and DVD types for writing and rewriting
CD-R
CD-R discs can only be written to once in full. However you can write to one CD over several sessions. Consult
your software manual for more information on writing to CDs over multiple sessions.
CD-RW
CD-RW discs are rewritable. This means that data that is stored on a CD-RW can be erased and replaced with new
data. High quality CD-RW media can be rewritten thousands of times.
The maximum rewriting speed depends on the type of media being used. There are several RW standards:
• Normal Speed (NS-CD-RW) can be rewritten at speeds up to 4x
• High Speed (HS-
CD-
RW) can be rewritten at speeds between 4x and 10x
• Ultra Speed (US-
CD-
RW) can be rewritten at speeds between 8x and 24x