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What is a DVD +/- RW / CD-RW Combination drive?

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This is an optical drive that will write both DVDs (Digital Versatile Disk, Data or Video) and CDs. The LightScribe DVD+/-RW / CDRW combination drive can read, write and, using the appropriate media, rewrite a variety DVD and CD media, including CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+RW and DVD-RW. DVD+R, DVD-R and CD-R media are compatible with this drive but are a single write media. The DVD+RW, DVD-RW and CD-RW media can be written to multiple times.
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Can I include an optical drive (CD, DVD, DVD/CD-RW or DVD-RW)?

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The standard Adeptias desks require a specially designed computer case to fit within the specified area. Unique cooling systems have been designed to accommodate the locations of the PCs. However, to support customers who wish to use a brand-name computer, Adeptias has designed the Option Editions which can use certain brand-name, low profile desktop PC and thin clients.
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Top Q: Can I include an optical drive (CD, DVD, DVD/CD-RW or DVD-RW)?

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As the Adeptias desks are primarily used in training centres and schools, the majority of applications do not require an optical drive. However, to accommodate those that do, a full range of CD / DVD drives are available which can be included (built into the front of the desk) as an option.
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Can I replace the CD-ROM/ DVD-ROM drive with a CD-RW drive?

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You can replace the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive with CD-RW drive in only a few minutes. However, if you want to upgrade the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM to a CD-RW drive, you will need to purchase and install the CD-RW drive yourself. In later releases, the Eureka MD will include a CD-RW drive as one of your purchasing options. It is not recommended that you replace the drive yourself, as it may be difficult to find a replacement drive with the same type of faceplate.
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Will GRBackPro back up to my CD / DVD drive?

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Yes. Writing to CD and DVD discs is supported as long as you have some packet writing software installed on your computer. It usually comes bundled as a part of larger CD / DVD recording software packages and makes your CD or DVD drive act as a standard, transparently write-enabled drive. Packet writing software uses UDF-formatted CD and DVD discs, and allows GRBackPro to write to your CD / DVD drive by treating it like a hard disk or a floppy diskette, using the regular drive letter.
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Is CD-RW compatible with DVD?

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Usually. CD-Rewritable (Orange Book Part III) has a lower reflectivity difference, requiring new automatic-gain-control (AGC) circuitry. CD-RW discs can't be read by most existing CD-ROM drives and CD players. The new "MultiRead" standard addresses this, and some DVD manufacturers have suggested they will support it.
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How do I use the cd-rw drive?

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The newer linux machines in the Graduate Computer Lab have cd-rw drives. See our cd burning help page for more information.
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Can a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive read KODAK CD-RW media?

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Only MULTIREAD CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives can read CD-RW media. Standard CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives cannot read the low-reflectance media used in CD-RW discs.
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Can I read the DVD-Rs in my CD-RW drive?

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I've never heard of CD-RW drive that can read DVD discs...which doesn't necessarily mean there isn't one. I would do an internet search of the CD drive model you have to see what it can, in fact, read. I would assume, however, that no CD drive will read DVDs.
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Can I use my CD-R/CD-RW drive to record KODAK DVD-RAM media?

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You cannot record on DVD-RAM using a CD-R/CD-RW recorder; you need a dedicated DVD-RAM recorder and authoring application.
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What can I do with a DVD-RW drive?

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A DVD-RW is t he latest in optical drive write performance, and compatible with today's media. It enables you to create your own DVD movies. For example, you could record and edit a home movie with a digital camcorder, then save and share your masterpiece on DVD. Storage capacity is also a big plus. This new technology lets you store huge amounts of data - up to 4.7GB - that's a lot of room! Best of all, DVD-RW drives are backward-compatible, meaning they can read and record both CDs and DVDs.
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Do I need to install a special device driver for my CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive?

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No, you do not need to install any software device drivers. Microsoft '95, '98, 2000, WinMe and NT are shipped with ATAPI device drivers installed that work correctly with most major brand CD-ROM-RW/DVD-ROM drive. After installing your CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, and rebooting your computer, the system should recognize the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive.
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What's the difference between cd/cd-rw/dvd/dvd-rw drives and why do I need one?

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There are four different types of CD drives now available. A standard CD drive allows you to install software and play music. If you only need your laptop for basic internet/email and word processing, you probably won't even need a CD drive. A DVD drive works in exactly the same way as a CD drive but can also play DVD movies and disks as well as normal CDs.
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Can I put DVD-Video content on a CD-R or CD-RW?

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Obviously there are advantages to recording a DVD-Video volume on inexpensive recordable CD rather than expensive recordable DVD. It would be perfect for testing and for short video programs. Unfortunately, you can put DVD-Video files on CD-R or CD-RW media but you'll have a hard time finding a player that can play the disc. The Philips DVD170 industrial player seems to be the only player that can play DVD-Video content from CD-R and CD-RW discs.
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How to create CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW media on OpenVMS?

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For information on CD and DVD optical media drives on OpenVMS, please see Section 14.29. For information on the creation of OpenVMS media and of OpenVMS bootable media, a full step-by-step sequence is documented in the OpenVMS Ask The Wizard topic (9820). An abbreviated version of the sequence is included here. Recording (writing) of CD and DVD optical media requires a recording or media mastering application or tool, and both commercial and non-commercial options are available.
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Why am I unable to play audio CDs after adding a CD/RW or DVD drive to my system?

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Can I use my computer's CD-R/RW drive to create Video CDs that can be viewed on my DVD-Video player?

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Yes, you can use your computer's CD-R/RW drive in conjunction with a DVD authoring software package that supports output to CD-R media, formatted as Video CDs. Check out these video editing software packages: DVD Movie Factory ($50, will output to Video CD and Super Video CD formats) from Ulead, available at Amazon.com for $34.99 Editor's Note: Please, respect the copyright owner's legal rights. Do not make illegal copies of any copyrighted materials for unlawful distribution.
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Partly. CD-Rewritable (Orange Book Part III) discs can not be read by existing CD-ROM drives and CD players or first-generation DVD-ROM drives and DVD players. CD-RW has a lower reflectivity difference, requiring automatic-gain-control (AGC) circuitry. The new "MultiRead" standard addresses this and some DVD manufacturers have already suggested they will support it. CD-RW does not have the "invisibility" problem of CD-R (see 2.4.3).
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Usually. CD-Rewritable (Orange Book Part III) has a smaller reflectivity difference, requiring new automatic-gain-control (AGC) circuitry in CD-ROM drives and CD players. CD-RW discs can't be read by most existing CD-ROM drives and CD players. The "MultiRead" standard addresses this, and some DVD manufacturers have suggested they will support it.
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Usually. CD-Rewritable (Orange Book Part III) has a lower reflectivity difference, requiring new automatic-gain-control (AGC) circuitry. CD-RW discs can't be read by most existing CD-ROM drives and CD players. The new "MultiRead" standard addresses this, and some DVD manufacturers have suggested they will support it.
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Usually. CD-Rewritable (Orange Book Part III) discs have a smaller reflectivity difference, requiring new automatic-gain-control (AGC) circuitry in CD-ROM drives and CD players. Most existing CD-ROM drives and CD players can't read CD-RW discs. The OSTA MultiRead standard addresses this, and some DVD manufacturers have suggested they will support it.
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If I only have one Plextor CD-RW drive and no CD-ROM drive, can I copy CD+G discs?

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SimpliCD Software by Oak Technology can use the Plextor CD-RW drive as a source to record CD+G discs to the hard drive as an image file, and then record the image back to a blank disc in the Plextor CD-RW drive. There are also other third party commercial software packages available that support CD+G authoring/recording with single drive systems.
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I was just starting to understand CD-R. Now what is DVD-R and DVD-RW?

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Just as CD-R was the nail in the coffin of the cassette, many industry insiders are predicting that DVD-RW will be the death of VHS. A DVD-RW is a disc which can be used over and over again and like a MiniDisc it shifts recordings to optimise the time left on the disc. You can therefore use it like you would a video cassette, or there is DVD-R discs which like a CD-R can only be used once.
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If DMD-R0501 is a DVD+R/RW recorder, can it read my recorded DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW media?

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Yes, DMD-RO501 only writes to DVD+R/RW media, however it will read compatible pre-recorded DVD-R/RW media or CD-R/RW media. (NOTE: DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW require finalization before playable on other devices. So, please make sure any recordable media you attempt to play has been finalized on the original recorder)
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