Quick guide to dvd disc types, Back cover – Sony RDR-GX3 User Manual
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Quick Guide to DVD Disc
Types
Refer to the following when selecting a disc (DVD-R,
DVD+RW, or DVD-RW) and a recording format (VR mode or
Video mode for DVD-RW discs). Each disc can record for up to
six hours.
*
1
DVD-RWs (VR mode) can only be played on DVD equipment that is VR
compatible.
*
2
Only if the recording mode is SP, HSP, or HQ, and “Rec Screen Size” is
set to 16:9.
*
3
Erasing titles does not free up disc space.
*
4
For certain DVD equipment, finalization may be required.
Note
For details of the above functions and implied restrictions, see the
explanations inside the manual.
: Most suitable.
: Can be used.
: Some functions are limited.
: Cannot be used.
Features
Record TV programmes
Reuse by deleting unwanted contents
Edit recorded contents
Edit/Record from connected equipment
Copy discs for distribution
Play on other DVD equipment
You want to...
Recording
Rewritable?
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
*3
*2
*1
*1
Yes
No
No
No
*4
No
Yes
No
*4
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Can create chapters at fixed intervals (auto.)
Yes
No
No
No
Can create chapters wherever you like (manual)
Yes
No
No
No
Can record both sounds (main/sub) of a bilingual programme
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
*2
Can record 16:9 size pictures
Can record Copy-Once programmes
Editing
Can perform basic edit functions
Can perform advanced edit functions (Playlist edit)
Compatibility with other DVD equipment
Finalization required?
Can generate a Title Menu (DVD Menu)