Toshiba Qosmio G30 PQG32C-AV605E Users Manual Canada; English - Page 95

Operating Basics HD DVD This section describes the features and use of HD DVD. Please refer to the included Qosmio HD DVD Guide for more information on the HD DVD. Summary HD DVD refers to next-generation of HD (high vision) capable high definition DVD discs approved by the "DVD Forum", the worldwide DVD standards organization in which over 230 companies from all over the world participate. There are two types of read-only HD DVD-ROM (single-sided); single-sided dual-layer 30GB (Gigabyte) and single-sided single-layer 15GB. A single full-length, high definition movie can be stored on a single HD DVD disc. HD DVD Media ■ Like CD and DVD, HD DVD is divided into the read-only and recordable formats listed below. ■ Some media cannot be used with this product. Be sure to thoroughly read section the HD DVD-ROM drive, Chapter 2, before using this product. ■ HD DVD-Video: For video playback. Used to store movies and other video. ■ HD DVD-ROM: Read-only media. ■ HD DVD-R: A recordable media which can be written to only once. ■ HD DVD-RW: A recordable media intended for AV applications, which can be written to and erased repeatedly. ■ HD DVD-RAM: A recordable media intended for PC applications, which can be written to and erased repeatedly. Media Structures and Capacity Recordable Surface Recordable Layer Structure Capacity Single-sided Single-Layer HD DVD Recordable Layer Only 15GB Single-sided Dual-Layer HD DVD Recordable Layer Only 30GB Double-sided Single-Layer HD DVD Recordable Layer Only 30GB Double-sided Dual-Layer HD DVD Recordable Layer Only 60GB ■ HD DVD (Twin format disc): Has both HD DVD and DVD recordable layers. User's Manual 4-17