Operation Manual

Getting Started with Toast

About Media

Toast supports CD, DVD, and Blu-ray media types: CD, CD-RW, DVD-R/

RW, DVD-R DL (dual-layer), DVD+R/RW, DVD+R DL (double-layer),

DVD-RAM (cartridgeless), BD-R/RE, BD-R/RE DL (dual-layer). The type

you should choose depends on the capabilities of your recorder and

playback device, if applicable.

Note You can view information about a blank disc, such as the

speeds supported and the manufacturer media ID, and compare

this information to online sources such as

(www.nomorecoasters.com) to determine if the media is

reputable. See Viewing Information about a Disc on page 34.

CD Media

If you have a CD recorder, you can use blank CD recordable (CD-R) media

to create CDs. CDs typically hold 700 MB of information. Most CD

recorders also support rewritable (CD-RW) media, which can be erased

and reused. Although both CD-R and CD-RW media work well when

creating discs for use on a computer, most home and car stereo players

cannot recognize CD-RW media, so you should use CD-R when creating an

audio CD.

DVD Media

If you have a DVD recorder, you can use blank DVD recordable (DVD-R or

DVD+R) media to create DVDs. DVDs hold about 4.7 GB of information.

Some DVD recorders support dual-layer recordable DVDs (DVD+R DL or

DVD-R DL), which hold about 8.5 GB of information. Some DVD

recorders also support rewritable (DVD-RW or DVD+RW) media, which

can be erased and reused.

Although all types work well when creating DVDs to use on a computer,

most set-top DVD players can only recognize some types. You should check

your DVD player documentation or search online to see which types the

device supports.