Sony RDR-GX7 - Manual (Page 9)

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Different recording methods are used.
DVD recording methods can basically be divided into two categories, those which place emphasis on
playback equipment compatibility, and those which enable more operation functions. Here, these are
referred to as the DVD compatible type and the Video Recording (VR) type. The DVD compatible type is for
recording DVDs which can be played on DVD-Video players, while the VR type is for taking advantage of
numerous operation functions, playing DVDs primarily with the equipment on which they were recorded.
The DVD-Compatible type has superior playback compatibility.
Discs recorded as the DVD compatible type can be
played on any conventional DVD player. Data is
recorded from the center of the disc outwards.
Recordings made can be played on other players,
and can be given to friends and associates.
Discs which are the DVD Compatible type.
Discs for DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW all are the DVD Compatible type.
DVD Compatible type discs for DVD+RW have basic editing functions.
What is finalization?
This is a form of final-stage processing that enables the data recorded by writable and
rewritable formats to be played on a conventional DVD-Video player. During finalization, the
menu screen used to operate the convenient playback functions is also created.
DVD Compatible type
Can be played on most DVD-Video players
Basic recording and playback functions can be used.
Can only be played on compatible players
Editing and other advanced functions can be used.
Video Recording (VR) type
Differences in
writable DVD
Logical format
Logical format-1
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Differences in
writable DVD
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