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DVD disc compatibility
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DVD-R can be only written once. You cannot delete the recorded data. |
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DVD-RW can be written several times. Data can be deleted to record new data. |
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DVD+RW can be written several times. Data can be deleted to record new data. This format offers a better hardware compatibility. |
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DVD+R DL offers double recording capacity compared with the other formats mentioned above. You can therefore record longer video footage. You cannot delete the recorded data. |
Recording time for one side of disc*
| Record Mode | |||
| Single record | Multiple records | ||
| DVD+R DL (One side two layer record) |
DVD-R (One side / Both Sides) |
DVD-RW /+ RW (One side / Both sides) |
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| 9M (HQ) (High picture quality) | 35 minutes | 20 minutes | |
| 6M (SP) (Standard picture quality) | 55 minutes | 30 minutes | |
| 3M (LP) (Long time record) | 110 minutes | 60 minutes | |
* This recording time is only a rough estimation.
Notes on using 8-cm DVD discs:
Sony strongly recommends the use of 8-cm DVD discs from Sony and/or other compatible 8-cm DVD discs, which are provided with a packaging stating the compatibility with Sony DVD Camcorder. When other DVD's are used, Sony can not ensure an error-free recording.
Possible symptoms when using non-compatible 8-cm DVD-R's/-RW's:
- Not possible to record
- Not possible to playback the recordings
- Hanging picture and/or sound
- Errors in recording
- Not possible to eject the DVD
Sony DVD Camcorder recommended, compatible 8-cm DVD-R's/-RW's:
| BRAND | DVD-R | DVD-RW | |
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| Sony | Single-sided disc, model:DMR30 Two-sided disc, model: DMR60 |
Single-sided disc, model: DMW30 Two-sided disc, DMW60 |
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| Third-party (with packaging stating Sony DVD Camcorder compatibility) |
TDK | Single-sided disc, model DVD-R14EB |
Single-sided disc, model: DVD-RW14EB |
| JVC | Single-sided disc, model: VD-R14DU/name: DVD-R for Camcorders |
Single-sided disc, model: VD-W14DU/name: DVD-RW for Camcorders |
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