Sony PCV-RZ46G VAIO User Guide (Large File - 10.48 MB) - Page 116
Selecting Appropriate DVD Media, About recordable DVD media, DVD-R for General, DVD-RW
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Selecting Appropriate DVD Media It is important that you use the appropriate DVD media with your computer's DVD±RW drive. Use care when selecting blank recording media. The general information provided can help you understand the different disc formats and limitations. Your computer's configuration may vary from the hardware configuration discussed in this section. See the online specifications sheet for details about your specific computer model. About recordable DVD media DVD-R for General - DVD Recordable media for general use, also known as DVD-R(G), can be written to once and cannot be erased. You can use a DVD-RW or DVD±RW drives to write data to a DVD-R disc until the disc is full. You cannot erase or overwrite any existing data. DVD-R media is appropriate for both video and data DVD burning. DVD-R for general media is not the same as DVD-R for Authoring media. DVD-R for Authoring discs are a special media made for commercial DVD production and equipment. DVD-RW - DVD Rewritable media can be written to, erased, and written to again. You can use this media with a DVD-RW or DVD±RW drive, writing information to the same disc repeatedly. However, you must erase existing data on the disc before beginning a new recording session. DVD- RW media is appropriate for both video and data DVD burning. DVD+R - DVD+R Recordable media can be written to once and cannot be erased. You can use your DVD±RW drive to write data to a DVD+R disc until the disc is full. You cannot erase or overwrite any existing data. DVD+R media is appropriate for both video and data DVD burning. DVD+RW - DVD+RW Rewritable media can be written to, erased, and written to again. You can use this media with a DVD±RW drive, writing information to the same disc repeatedly. However, you must erase existing data on the disc before beginning a new recording session. DVD+RW media is appropriate for both video and data DVD burning. Incompatible DVD media For copying your recorded TV programs, do not use the following types of DVD media: DVD-R for Authoring DVD-RAM DVD-ROM Media compatibility with different equipment varies between manufacturers. If you experience difficulty with recording data or playing a disc, try a different disc or a different brand of media. Additional Information about DVD media and DVD burning Exit all other open software programs and disable screen savers Cancel any scheduled timer recording sessions Do not connect or disconnect cables or attach devices Do not attempt to access the Internet or other network services Do not start additional software programs Page 116