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Howto selecta DVDdisc
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There are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three
types of 8 cm mini DVD discs: DVD-R, DVD-R DL and DVD-RW. Note that what you
can do with a disc depends on the type of DVD used so select the disc that best fits
your purpose.
DVD-R
Best f orCompatibility
DVD-Rs can be recorded only once - you cannot edit or delete the recordings.
On the
other hand, these discs are comparatively
cheaper and they can be played back in
most common DVD players.
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Dual-layered discs allow writing up to 80% more data (2.6 GB) on a single recording
side. However, DVD-R DLs can only be played back on DVD devices compatible with
dual-layered
discs. Also, you cannot edit or delete the recordings.
Dual-layered discs have two recording layers. The camcorder
will record on Layer 1 and then continue to Layer 2. During
Layer2
the playback of a recording spanning both layers, you may
Layer 1
notice a brief stop (about 1 second) at the point where the
Record ng surface
camcorder switches to the second layer.
DVD-RW
Best f orReusability
Recordings
made on a DVD-RW disc can be edited or deleted. Also, the disc can be
initialized t allowing you to use the same disc numerous times.
Disc specification on DVD-RWs
DVD-RW discs can be recorded using either one of two disc specifications:
VIDEO mode or VR mode. When you first insert a brand new DVD-RW disc,
the camcerder will automatically
display the initialization screen where you
can select the disc specification
for the disc.
VIDEO mode: Once finalized 2, discs recorded in VIDEO mode can be played
back in most common DVD players offering the best compatibility.
However,
recordings cannot be edited (deleted. rearranged,
etc.).
VR mode: You can easily edit the recordings.
However
discs recorded in VR
mode can only be played back with DVD players compatible with DVD-RWs
in VR mode.
Note: DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs can only be recorded in VIDEO mode.
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