Sony Handycam DCR-DVD200 Operating Instructions Manual page 6

What is the difference between
DVDoR amd DVDoRW?
Two types of discs are available and they are different in the following ways,
Which disc
can l use?
8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are
available.
How can I
between these
two discs?
The number of recordable times is
different for the two discs. Choose the
one that meets your needs.
8cm DVD-R
You can use the following discs:
• DMR30 (single-sided disc)
• DMR60 (double-sided disc)
DVD-Rs can be recorded
only once.
It is suitable for permanent records
and for making a backup copy,
Recorded n VIDEO mode.
8cm DVD-RW
You can use the following discs:
• DMW30 (single-sided disc)
• DMW60 (double-sided disc)
DVD-RWs can be
overwritten repeatedly.
It is suitable for source gathering and
temporary recordings
You can choose VIDEO mode or VR
mode to make your recordings (see
page 26).
Discs other than these two types are
cannot be used in your DVD
Handycam.
Examples of incompatible discs
• 12cm DVD-R
• 12cm DVD.RW
• DVD+R
• DVD-RAM
• DVD+RW
• DVD-ROM
• CD-R
• CD-RW