I have a DVD-RAM drive that accepts the double-sided 5.2 GB cartridge type disks. Can I use DVD-R media in this drive?
Kodak offers a 3.95 GB DVD-R media that is compatible with most DVD players. This media is compatible with DVD-R recorders that are compatible with Authoring-type DVD-R media. There are a few DVD-RAM drives that record DVD-R media today, and we expect there will be more as the DVD technology and market continues to grow. Remember, however, that DVD-RAM drives may only write to DVD-R General discs. You must carefully read the drive’s specifications, operating instructions, on-board help and/or Web site technical support information to determine its specific compatibility. • Will a 3.95 GB, 635 nm DVD-R drive record a 4.7 GB, Authoring-type DVD-R? No, a 3.95 GB DVD-R drive cannot write a 4.7 GB DVD-R. However, a 4.7 GB, 635 nm DVD-R drive can record a 3.95 GB, Authoring-type DVD-R disc. • How are DVD-R discs written? The authoring software controls the recording process. The software lets the user select the files to be recorded and the conducts the recording. The basic process is simila
