Toshiba SD-2108 DVD/CD Player???

Posted by Rodent [IP: 24.64.2.36] on May 19, 1999 at 08:39:59
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In Reply to: Toshiba SD-2108 DVD/CD Player??? posted by Steve R. on May 18, 1999 at 18:37:39:

As I understand it I think the recording process used by CD-R and CD-RW seems to involve the writing laser's heat causing a distortion in the foil layer of the disc. This 'distortion' can be read as pits and lands by CD players. CD players use a long wavelength infra-red laser. DVD players use a shorter wavelength visible red laser and apparently it cannot resolve the distortions. My Panasonic A310's manual specifically states it cannot read these discs. I believe the Sony players have two lasers and can actually play these discs. IMHO this incompatibility is a major flaw in CD-R and/or the players. Had I understood that at the time I purchased the A310 I would have bought the Sony. Using PCs to record music on CD-R is revolutionary.

Hope this explanation helps a little, Rodent

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• Toshiba SD-2108 DVD/CD Player??? - Gary Gibbs 09:59:45 05/20/99 (0)
• Toshiba SD-2108 DVD/CD Player??? - Nigel Pond [SysOp] 23:51:08 05/19/99 (0)

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