The following recommendations are based on ease of use and best media compatibility. Each listed software title is available on the Solutions CD that came with your Iomega® DVD drive. For more information on any of the listed software, either open the software and use the software help or browse the Iomega Support site.
Important: The DVD+RW drive cannot write to DVD-R or DVD-RW discs. Be sure to purchase the DVD discs with "+" in their name.
| Task |
Software |
Disc Recommendations |
Copy a CD |
Iomega® HotBurn® Pro |
CD-R |
Copy a DVD
NOTE: Iomega HotBurn Pro does not support copying commercial DVDs.
|
Iomega HotBurn Pro |
DVD+R |
Create a Music CD |
Iomega HotBurn Pro |
CD-R |
Transfer VHS Tapes or Camcorders to a DVD |
Sonic MyDVD® |
DVD+R |
Create a DVD Movie |
Sonic MyDVD |
DVD+R |
Edit a DVD Movie |
Sonic MyDVD |
DVD+R |
Create a DVD Slideshow |
Sonic MyDVD |
DVD+R |
Backup Files and Folders |
Iomega Automatic Backup |
CD-RW (disc must be formatted to use with Iomega Automatic Backup) |
| Play a DVD or VCD |
Sonic CinePlayer® |
Any type of DVD or VCD |
| Create Music Compilations |
MusicMatch® Jukebox |
Use Iomega HotBurn Pro to place these compilation files on a Music CD |
| Change Files to MP3s |
MusicMatch Jukebox |
Use Iomega HotBurn Pro to place these files on a Music CD |
| Play a CD |
MusicMatch Jukebox |
Any type of CD |
CD-R / DVD+R discs:
Enable you to permanently store data in a format that is readable on virtually all CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives. This information is stored permanently on the CD or DVD and cannot be erased.
Advantages
- Good for permanent data storage (discs cannot be erased).
- Less expensive per CD.
- Readable on virtually all CD-ROM and CD-R drives.
- CD-R can be used in most home or car stereo CD players.
- DVD+R can be used in most DVD players.
Disadvantages
- Disc space cannot be reused.
CD-RW / DVD+RW discs:
Enable you to temporarily store data in a format that is not readable on most CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives. This information is only stored temporarily on the CD or DVD and can be erased.
Advantages
- Allows you to erase data and rewrite new information.
- Ideal for backup, sharing files with colleagues and transporting files between computers.
- Allows you to make a practice CD or test the contents of a CD before making a permanent one.
Disadvantages
- CD-RW incompatible with most stereo CD players
- DVD+RW less compatible with most DVD players
28 March 2003