What does the DVD Multi logo signify?
Developed by the DVD Forum, the DVD Multi logo guarantees hardware compatibility with DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM. A DVD Multi player reads all three formats and a DVD Multi recorder records all three formats. • What is the difference between DVD-R Authoring and DVD-R General (Purpose)? DVD-R General drives record DVD-R media at 650 nm*, while DVD-R Authoring drives record DVD-R media at 635 nm*. Therefore, a DVD-R Authoring disc cannot be written on a drive that specifies DVD-R General media (650 nm), and vise versa. *wavelength of the record laser • Why are there two types of DVD-R media? The DVD Forum made this decision. Originally, the 635nm laser wavelength was selected to achieve the eventual capacity goal of ~5.0 GB per DVD-R disc. The first step was the development of DVD-R, Version 1.0 that provided a 3.95 GB disc and 635 nm drive. In response to growing demand for higher capacity, the 4.7 GB disc was released, using the 635 nm technology, as Version 1.9. Meanwhile, the 650 nm
Developed by the DVD Forum, the DVD Multi logo guarantees compatibility with DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM. A DVD Multi player reads all three formats and a DVD Multi recorder records all three formats. • What kind of DVD-RAM media does Kodak sell? Kodak offers a 5.2 GB, double-sided (2.6 GB/side), Type 1 DVD-RAM media. Type 1 DVD-RAM media is in a sealed cartridge; the disc cannot be removed from the cartridge. (Type 2 DVD-RAM media, sold in a cartridge, allows the disc to be removed.) • Is DVD-RAM media Orange Book compliant? DVD-RAM discs are manufactured to DVD Format, Book E of the DVD Forum’s specifications. The DVD Forum creates the specifications and licenses the DVD logo. The European Computer Manufacturers Association (ECMA) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) have accepted the specifications.Kodak’s DVD-RAM media complies with Version 1.0 of this specification and described 2.6 GB/side capacity. Version 2.0 of this specification describes DVD-RAM media
