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and then the data becomes fixed. DLA-created media can be read only with
newer CD-ROM drives and DVD-ROM drives that support multi-read mode.
No UDF reader is required for Windows NT 4.0, Windows Me, Windows 95 or
Windows 98, if you use the CLOSE DISC button when ejecting a DLA-created
disc.
A UDF reader might be required when using other operating systems to read
unclosed media.
CD-R discs are playable on audio CD players. CD-RW discs are not playable
on most audio CD players.
Note: CD-RW media is rated by write speed. Do not attempt to write high
speed CD-RW media with this drive.
Drive Media Write Read
Low speed Low speed Yes Yes
Low speed High speed No Yes
Viewing a DVD movie
After you have installed the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive,
configured DMA, and installed DVD-viewing software, you can view a DVD
movie.
DVD Express will start automatically when you insert a DVD. If you want to
start DVD Express manually, follow these instructions:
1. Click Start, click Programs, and click Mediamatics DVD Express.
2. Click Mediamatics DV Matics.
The DVD movie player window opens. For more information on how to
use the DVD movie player, refer to the DVD Express online help by
pressing F1.
DVD region codes
Region codes help protect the contents of a DVD from unauthorized
duplication. The world is divided into six regions, and the MPEG-2 decoding
software contains a region-code setting that corresponds to the region in which
the drive will be used. Typically, each DVD is manufactured with a
region-code setting so that it can be viewed only on a DVD drive that has that
same region-code setting. The region-code setting of the DVD is indicated by a
region-code symbol on the back of the packaging. The following table lists the
six region codes and their corresponding region-code symbol.
1-10 IBM 8x4x32x8 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive: User’s Guide