Sony DCR-DVD201 Operating Instructions - Page 6

What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW? Two types of discs are available and they are different in the following ways. Which disc can I use? 8cm DVD-Rs and 8cm DVD-RWs are available. How can I choose between these two discs? The number of recordable times is different for the two discs. Choose the one that meets your needs. 8cm DVD-R You can use the following discs: • DMR30 (single-sided disc) • DMR60DS (double-sided disc) 8cm DVD-RW You can use the following discs: • DMW30 (single-sided disc) • DMW60DS (double-sided disc) Discs other than these two 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 6 • CD-RW DVD-Rs can be recorded only once. They are suitable for long-term records and for making a backup copies. Recorded in VIDEO mode. DVD-RWs can be overwritten repeatedly. They are suitable for source gathering and temporary recordings. You can choose VIDEO mode or VR mode to make your recordings.