Can I read mini DVD-R?

Hello to all. I have a little question:
My iMac (iMac 6.1 Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 Ghz) with PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K0
can read mididisc dvd-r 1.4 GB?
Thanks,
Guillermo.

Hello, 
Do not use 8cm 'mini' or mis-shapen discs in the slot-loading optical drive in an iMac.
You should use an external tray-loading drive or look to source the content elsewhere (i.e. download).
BTW you have an Intel iMac, not an iMac G5.
mrtotes

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