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

How can I

can I use?

choose

 

between these

 

2 discs?

8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs

The number of recordable times is

are available.

different for the 2 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)

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

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).