Disc Transfer Speed Chart

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  1. O: Compatible
  2. X: Not Compatible

Disc Type/ Speed Indications on the Package

Transfer Speed (response)

1x

2x

2.4x

4x

8x

16x

DVD-R 1x-4x O O X O X X
1x-8x O O X O O X
1x-16x O

O

X

O

O

O

DL 2x-4x X

O

X

O

X

X

DVD-RW 1x-2x O O X X X X
2x-4x* X O X O X X
2x-6x* X O X O O X
DVD+R 1x-2.4x O X O X X X
1x-4x O X O O X X
1x-8x O X O O O X
1x-16x O X O O O O
DL 2.4x X X O X X X
DVD+RW 1x-2.4x O X O X X X
1x-4x O X O O X X
3.3x-8x X X X O O X
* Recordable only on devices conforming to DVD-RW Ver.1.2.
* This chart is correct as of June 2005.

The compatible disc and the recording speed differ depending on the model.

For recordable discs, see High-Speed Recording Compatibility Table.

For computer data discs, please see the instructions supplied with the VAIO hardware, VAIO proprietary external drive or other DVD drive. DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL are recordable only on conforming devices. Please see Recording Compatibility Table.

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Last Updated 16 Mar 2007