DiscT@2
Encyclopedia
DiscT@2 is a technology introduced by Yamaha
that allows users to burn custom motifs or images onto the data side of CD-R
and DVD
media when using a Yamaha-branded or compatible drive. Other technologies such as NEC
's LabelFlash
system allow the same functionality as DiscT@2, as well as the functionality provided by systems such as Hewlett Packard's LightScribe
.
Yamaha stopped production of CD/DVD burners in 2003.
All share the same internal hardware per brand, but needs to be upgraded to certain firmware so that LabelFlash and DVD-RAM writing can be enabled on unsupported models. The Dangerous Brothers offers this firmware on their site.
In December 2006, Yamaha and NEC
announced LabelFlash
, an implementation of Yamaha's DiscT@2's on DVD media, with the added feature of being able to label special LabelFlash discs on the label side. LabelFlash's implementation of DiscT@2 does not support CD-R media; however, FujiFilm
sells CD-R's that allow LabelFlash labels to be applied. LabelFlash's Competitor is LightScribe
.
Yamaha (manufacturer)
is a multinational corporation and conglomerate based in Japan with a wide range of products and services, predominantly musical instruments, electronics, motorcycles and power sports equipment.-History:...
that allows users to burn custom motifs or images onto the data side of CD-R
CD-R
A CD-R is a variation of the Compact Disc invented by Philips and Sony. CD-R is a Write Once Read Many optical medium, though the whole disk does not have to be entirely written in the same session....
and DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
media when using a Yamaha-branded or compatible drive. Other technologies such as NEC
NEC
, a Japanese multinational IT company, has its headquarters in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. NEC, part of the Sumitomo Group, provides information technology and network solutions to business enterprises, communications services providers and government....
's LabelFlash
LabelFlash
LabelFlash is a technology which allows users to burn custom designs or images onto DVD media, introduced by NEC in December 2005 . This is similar to the LightScribe technology invented by Hewlett-Packard earlier...
system allow the same functionality as DiscT@2, as well as the functionality provided by systems such as Hewlett Packard's LightScribe
LightScribe
LightScribe is an optical disc recording technology that uses specially coated recordable CD and DVD media to produce laser-etched labels with text or graphics, as opposed to stick-on labels and printable discs....
.
Yamaha stopped production of CD/DVD burners in 2003.
Drive compatibility
- Pioneer DVR-111D, DVR-111L, DVR-111, and DVR-A11XL
- NEC ND-3550A, ND-3551A, ND-4550A, ND-4551A & ND-4571A
- Yamaha CRW-F1
All share the same internal hardware per brand, but needs to be upgraded to certain firmware so that LabelFlash and DVD-RAM writing can be enabled on unsupported models. The Dangerous Brothers offers this firmware on their site.
In December 2006, Yamaha and NEC
NEC
, a Japanese multinational IT company, has its headquarters in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. NEC, part of the Sumitomo Group, provides information technology and network solutions to business enterprises, communications services providers and government....
announced LabelFlash
LabelFlash
LabelFlash is a technology which allows users to burn custom designs or images onto DVD media, introduced by NEC in December 2005 . This is similar to the LightScribe technology invented by Hewlett-Packard earlier...
, an implementation of Yamaha's DiscT@2's on DVD media, with the added feature of being able to label special LabelFlash discs on the label side. LabelFlash's implementation of DiscT@2 does not support CD-R media; however, FujiFilm
Fujifilm
is a multinational photography and imaging company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.Fujifilm's principal activities are the development, production, sale and servicing of color photographic film, digital cameras, photofinishing equipment, color paper, photofinishing chemicals, medical imaging...
sells CD-R's that allow LabelFlash labels to be applied. LabelFlash's Competitor is LightScribe
LightScribe
LightScribe is an optical disc recording technology that uses specially coated recordable CD and DVD media to produce laser-etched labels with text or graphics, as opposed to stick-on labels and printable discs....
.