Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media
DVD-writable drives can write to both CD and DVD recording media. BD-writable drives can write to
CD, DVD and BD recording media.
Use blank CD-Rs to record music or permanently store data files. After creating a CD-R, you cannot
write to that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for more information). Use a blank CD-RW if
you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on that disc later.
Blank DVD+/-R or BD-R media can be used to permanently store large amounts of information. After
you create a DVD+/-R or BD-R, you may not be able to write to that disc again if the disc is finalized or
closed during the final stage of the disc creation process. Use a blank DVD+/-RW or BD-RE if you plan
to erase, rewrite, or update information on that disc later.
CD-Writable Drives
Media Type
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD-Writable Drives
Media Type
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD+R
DVD-R
DVD+RW
DVD-RW
DVD+R DL
DVD-R DL
DVD-RAM
BD-Writable Drives
Media Type
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD+R
DVD-R
Read
Yes
Yes
Read
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Read
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Write
Yes
Yes
Write
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Write
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rewritable
No
Yes
Rewritable
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Rewritable
No
Yes
No
No
Using Multimedia
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