What Is The Difference Between Dvd-R And Dvd-Rw - Sony Handycam DCR-DVD100E Operating Instructions Manual

What is the difference between
DVD-R and DVD-RW?
2 types of discs are available and they are different in the following ways.
Which disc
can I use?
8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs
are available.
8cm DVD-R
You can use the following discs:
• DMR30 (single-sided disc)
• DMR60 (double-sided disc)
8cm DVD-RW
You can use the following discs:
• DMW30 (single-sided disc)
• DMW60 (double-sided
disc)
Discs other than these 2 types
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
6
-GB
How can I
choose
between these
2 discs?
The number of recordable times is
different for the 2 discs. Choose the one
that meets your needs.
DVD-Rs can be recorded only
once.
It is suitable for permanent records and
for making a backup copy.
Recorded in VIDEO mode.
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).