LaCie Portable DVD±RW • Design by sam HecHt ForewordUser Manual page 51. IntroductionCongratulations on the purchase of your new LaCie PortableDVD±RW Drive – your complete DVD and CD creation solution!This drive gives you maximum compatibility with the various DVDand CD formats, reading and writing to all of the popular standards(DVD±RDL, DVD±RW, CD-R, CD-RW).Double Layer DVD RecordingWith the same technology that underpins Hollywood-style DVD-Videos, Double Layer (DL) discs are compatible with most consumerset-top DVD players and computer DVD-ROM drives.On one DVD+RDL disc, you’ll be able to store up to four hours ofMPEG-2 video, sixteen hours of VHS quality video or increase thevideo bit rate for higher quality movies. And with 8.5GB of storagespace on a single DL disc, they’re ideal for archiving and backupapplications, and could even be used as replacement for tape insome instances.Now you have the tools to make high-impact, professional qualityDVD videos, conveniently make system backups and preserve all ofyour memories for the future.Click a topic:✦ Connecting Your LaCie Portable DVD±RW Drive✦ Using Your LaCie Portable DVD±RW DriveQuick Links