Getting Started Guide

Creating Audio and Data Discs 59
For more compatibility information, see “Disc Features and Compatibility Table” on
page 69.
Both Sonic programs create closed-session music CDs, which means you must
record all music files on one CD in one recording session. Music files can be
recorded repeatedly on a rewritable CD-RW disc, but all previously recorded
files must be erased first. CD-R discs cannot be erased.
Verifying audio disc recorded without errors
When copying or burning audio files to CD, it is recommended that you use Sonic
DigitalMedia Plus because it includes a feature that confirms that your disc has been
created without errors.
This data verification feature is enabled by default.
To check the status of the write verification feature in DigitalMedia Plus:
1 Open the DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs,
Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
2 Click Tools, and then Options.
3 In the Options window, click Copy.
4 Ensure the Verify copied data discs option is checked.
5 Click OK.
Audio CD tips
When recording music files, it is important to note that:
• To play your music CD in a home or car stereo, it needs to be recorded as a
music CD in CD audio (CDA) format, not as a data CD.
• As you add music files in the recording session, DigitalMedia Plus calculates
and displays the amount of recording time available to record additional
music files.
• You can’t record song titles unless you make an exact copy of a music CD in
your collection.
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