Supported Media Type refers to the type of media that can be played by your device. All DVD players will play DVDs and CDs, but some DVD players will play a number of other formats as well. If you plan to play "burned" media on your system, you should choose a system that is compatible with the media you use.
\r\nCD-R - Also known as recordable compact discs, CD-R discs can be recorded on only once.
CD-RW - These CDs can be recorded on and re-recorded indefinitely.
\r\nDVD-R - Also known as recordable DVDs, DVD-R discs can be recorded on only once.
DVD-RW - These DVDs can be recorded on and re-recorded indefinitely.