What Is The Difference Between Dvd-R And Dvd-Rw - Sony Handycam DCR-DVD301 Operating Instructions Manual

What is the difference between
DVD-R and DVD-RW?
Two 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)
• DMR60DS (double-sided disc)
8cm DVD-RW
You can use the following discs:
• DMW30 (single-sided disc)
• DMW60DS (double-sided
disc)
Discs other than these two 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
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How can I choose
between these
two discs?
The number of recordable
times is different for the two
discs. Choose the one that
meets your needs.
DVD-Rs can be recorded
only once.
They are suitable for long-term
records and for making backup
copies.
Recorded in VIDEO mode.
DVD-RWs can be
overwritten repeatedly.
They are suitable for source gathering
and temporary recordings.
You can choose VIDEO mode or VR
mode to make your recordings.
In VIDEO mode and VR (Video
Recording) mode
VIDEO mode: A disc has wide compatibility
with other players.
VR mode: A disc can be edited on a DVD
Handycam but the players are limited.