Operation Manual

Glossary
Nero DiscCopy 10
4 Glossary
BD-R
The BD Recordable write-once data carrier is based on Blu-ray technology and can be ob-
tained in single layer format with 23.3, 25, or 27 GB or in double layer format with 46.6, 50,
or 54 GB.
BD-RE
The BD-Rewritable data carrier is based on Blu-ray technology and can be obtained in single
layer format with 23.3 or 25 GB or in double layer format with 46.6 or 50 GB. In comparison
to the DVD-/+RW, the BD-RE can be re-written more times and provides increased data in-
tegrity.
CD-R
Compact Disc-Recordable is a technology for write-once media. The Orange Book standard
defines the storage of audio data and other computer-readable data.
CD-RW
Compact Disc-ReWritable is a technology for rewritable media.
DVD+R DL9
A DVD+Recordable is a rewritable media format. The double layer 9 varient has two layers
and a storage capacity of 8.5 GB.
DVD+R(W)
DVD+ReWritable is a format of rewritable media that was developed jointly by Dell, Hewlett-
Packard, Mitsubishi Chemical, Philips, Ricoh, Sony, Thomson and Yamaha. It is fully and
directly compatible with DVD players and DVD-ROM drives.
DVD-R DL9
The double layer 9 varient has two layers and a storage capacity of 8.5 GB.
DVD-R(W)
DVD+/-ReWritable is a rewritable media format. It is fully and directly compatible with DVD
players and DVD-ROM drives.
DVD-RAM
Digital Versatile Disc Random Access Memory is the first rewritable data carrier format de-
veloped. It is characterized by a distribution of sectors that makes it possible to achieve in-
creased data integrity, quicker formatting, and improved error management in comparison to
DVD+/-RW.
HD DVD
High Density DVD is a disc format. Corresponding drives use a blue-violet laser in order to
read and write data and can also play back conventional DVD's. . The shorter wavelength
(405 nm) of this blue laser makes it possible to position the laser with greater accuracy. Data