Format Continuous Data Transfer speed Recommended discs for writing Discs you can use for writing
DVD-R DL 6 X (Max) MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL MEDIA
CO.,LTD.
DVD-R DL
2-8X-SPEED (8.5 GB)
DVD-RW
*6
6 X (Max) 1-2X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
2-4X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
2-6X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
DVD-RAM
*7
5 X (Max) None 2-3X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
2-5X-SPEED (4.7 GB/9.4 GB)
+R 8 X (Max) MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL MEDIA
CO.,LTD.
1-8X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
1-16X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
+R DL 6 X (Max) 2.4-8X-SPEED (8.5 GB)
+RW 4 X (Max) 1-4X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
High Speed +RW 8 X (Max) 3.3-8X-SPEED (4.7 GB)
M-DISC 4 X (Max) Millenniata, Inc.
BD-R 6 X (Max) MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL MEDIA
CO.,LTD.
1-2X-SPEED (25 GB)
1-4X-SPEED (25 GB)
1-6X-SPEED (25 GB)
BD-R DL 6 X (Max) 1-2X-SPEED (50 GB)
1-4X-SPEED (50 GB)
1-6X-SPEED (50 GB)
BD-R XL 4 X (Max) TDK Corporation /
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL MEDIA
CO.,LTD.
2-4X-SPEED (100 GB)
BD-R LTH 4 X (Max) None 1-2X-SPEED (25 GB)
1-4X-SPEED (25 GB)
1-6X-SPEED (25 GB)
BD-RE 2 X (Max) MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL MEDIA
CO.,LTD.
1-2X-SPEED (25 GB)
BD-RE DL 2 X (Max) 1-2X-SPEED (50 GB)
BD-RE XL 2 X (Max) Sony Corporation 1-2X-SPEED (100 GB)
*1 : If an unbalanced disc (e.g., a disc with which the balance has been displaced from the center) is inserted, the speed may become slower if there are
large vibrations while the disc is rotating.
*2 : Does not support writing to DVD-R (for Authoring). DVD-R (for Authoring) playback is compatible with discs recorded using Disc-at-Once recording.
*3 : 1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes / 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Your operating system or some application software will report as fewer GB.
*4 : Only for model with Blu-ray disc drive.
*5 : Depending on the disc, the writing speed may become slower.
*6 : Does not support DVD-RW Ver.1.0.
*7 : DVD-RAM: Only non-cartridge type or removable cartridge type can be used. Does not support writing to DVD-RAM 2.6 GB.
Using DVD/BD media
To play DVD-Video/BDMV (only for model with Blu-ray disc drive), you need to use DVD/BD playback software such as PowerDVD.
Inserting/Removing a Disc
1. Turn on the computer.
2. While sliding the latch (A) to the arrow direction, open the cover (B).