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Notice
For
High-Speed DVD-R/-RW discs users
Maxell's high-speed DVD-R/-RW discs
conforming to the new standards for high-speed recording, are only for use
with DVD-R/-RW computer drives or DVD recorders that conform to using
high-speed discs. Use of these discs on some Pioneer manufactured DVD-R/-RW
computer drives or DVD recorders (including OEM systems containing these
products), that do not conform to using high-speed discs,
may cause damage
to both the loaded disc and the drive/recorder. This is due to unsupported
high-speed recording firmware in the drives and recorders. A firmware update
is required prior to using high-speed DVD-R/-RW discs on these particular
products.
Notice:
The following information is included on the packaging of Maxell's DVD-R/-RW
discs that are compatible with high-speed recording:
DVD-R discs "1 to 4x speed" or "Ver.2.0/4x"
DVD-RW discs "1 to 2x speed" or "Ver.1.1/2x"
High-speed DVD-R/-RW discs
In August, 2002, the DVD Forum* established new standards for high-speed
recordable discs, conforming to the DVD-R 4x recording speed "DVD-R for
General Version 2.0/4X-SPEED DVD-R Revision 1.0" and the DVD-RW2x recording
speed "DVD-RW Version 1.1/2X-SPEED DVD-RW Revision 1.0."
*The DVD Forum is an international association of hardware manufacturers,
software firms, and other users of DVDs. The association is composed of
corporations or organizations engaged in activities related to DVD research,
development and/or manufacturing, or any software firm or other users of DVD
products interested in developing and improving the DVD Format.
For details on how to identify the products that contain particular makers'
DVD-R/-RW drives or DVD recorders or how to conduct a firmware update,
please contact the manufacturers of your DVD-R/-RW drives. Or you can click
on this high-speed DVD-R/-RW media site:
www.dvdhs.com
For further information, please refer to the FAQ's below:
| FAQ on high-speed
DVD-R/-RW discs |
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| Q1: |
Why can problems
occur when using high-speed DVD-R/-RW discs? |
| A1: |
An error may occur
whilst operating the EJECT function if these discs are used in
particular DVD-R/-RW drives or DVD recorders that do not conform to
using high-speed discs. As a result damage may occur to both the
loaded disc and the drive/recorder. |
| Q2: |
What is the source
of this problem? |
| A2: |
It is the result of
unsupported high-speed recording firmware in certain DVD-R/-RW
drives and DVD recorders that do not conform to using high-speed
discs. |
| Q3: |
In which drives and
recorders does this problem occur? And how do I identify the
equipment I am using that requires conducting a firmware update? |
| A3: |
Click on this
high-speed DVD-R/-RW media link site:
www.dvdhs.com or contact the manufacturer of your
equipment. |
| Q4: |
How can I avoid
this problem? |
| A4: |
To avoid any damage
to your equipment and discs, you should conduct a firmware update
prior to using any new high speed DVD-R/-RW discs. To download a
firmware update, click on this link:
www.dvdhs.com or contact the manufacturer of your
equipment. |
| Q5: |
What shall I do if
my equipment is damaged by inserting a new high-speed media for
recording? |
| A5: |
Contact the
manufacturer of your equipment or the retail store where you
purchased your equipment. |
| Q6: |
Does the high-speed
DVD-R/-RW disc itself have something to do with the problem? |
| A6: |
No, the problem is
not with the high-speed media itself. It is the result of
unsupported high-speed recording firmware in the DVD-R/-RW drives
and DVD recorders. High-speed DVD-R/-RW discs satisfy the new
standards for high-speed recordable discs established by the DVD
Forum in August, 2002. |
| Q7: |
Does the same
problem happen when inserting previously recorded high-speed DVD-R/-RW
discs? |
| A7: |
No, it only occurs
when a new high-speed disc for recording has been inserted. No
pre-recorded disc can be damaged. |
| Q8: |
What about
conventional DVD-R/-RW discs other than high-speed media? |
| A8: |
No problems occur
with conventional DVD-R/-RW media. Again, the source of the problem
is when high-speed DVD-R/-RW discs are used in particular DVD-R/-RW
drives or recorders that have unsupported high-speed recording
firmware. |
| Q9: |
If this problem
occurs, does it have any effect on the personal computer in use? |
| A9: |
No. According to
research conducted by manufacturers of these drives, it has no
effect on personal computers. |
| Q10: |
Is the problem
caused by application software included with these drives? |
| A10: |
No, the source of
problem is unsupported high-speed recording firmware and not
application software such as data writing. |
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