Sony VRD-VC30 - Manual (Page 54)

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Note
Only round discs should be used with the DVDirect. Never use odd-shaped discs (stars,
hearts, card shape, etc.), as they may damage the DVDirect
We strongly recommend that you only use discs for which operation has been
guaranteed. You can obtain the latest list of writable discs for which operation
with the DVDirect has been guaranteed on the user support web site. See
page 58 for details.
Note
You can safely use most disc formats that comply with conventional standards with the
DVDirect. However, bear in mind that some commercially available discs do not comply
with the quality or performance standards necessary for use with the DVDirect. If you use
such discs, the DVDirect may automatically adjust the writing speed, or it may not be able to
write at all. Even if discs are successfully written on, they may cause errors when read.
CD-R discs
Data can be written on this type of disc only once, and once it has been written,
it cannot be erased. Music CDs created on this media can be played on standard
CD players.
CD-RW discs
Data can be written on and erased from this type of disc repeatedly. Typically,
a new CD-RW disc can be rewritten about 1,000 times.
Music CDs created on this media cannot be played on a CD player unless it is
CD-RW compatible.
DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+R DL, and DVD-R DL discs
Data can be written on this type of disc only once, and once it has been written,
it cannot be erased.
DVD+R DL (double layer) and DVD-R DL (dual layer) discs have two layers
on one side of the disc and have double the capacity conventional one-layer
discs.
DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs
Data can be written on or erased from this type of disc repeatedly. Typically,
a new DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc can be rewritten about 1,000 times.
Disc diameters Read Write
DVD
12 cm
8 cm —
CD
12 cm
8 cm
Recommended Writable Discs
Writable Discs and Compatibility