DVD+R media
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1.) NOTE:
Using 16x DVD+R discs
2.) NOTE: Using DVD+R Double Layer (DL) discs
3.) Limitations for use (DVD+R Double Layer discs)
4.) NOTE: Using 8x DVD+R discs, and 4x DVD+R discs
5.) Do DVD+R media differ from DVD-R media?
6.) Can I write additional data on a DVD+R disc?
7.) Is a CPRM compliant DVD+R disc available from Ricoh?
1.)
NOTE: Using 16x DVD+R discs
If you use a 16x DVD+R disc with a DVD+R writer, the following
problems may occur.
- Writing errors, Reading errors
- Damage to the data recorded
To avoid these problems, a firmware update is required. Please
contact the manufacturer of your drive for details.
If you use a Ricoh drive, please refer to the following.
- MP5308D: requires a firmware update. The firmware will be available
in the future from the Download website.
- MP5240A: No need to update to a specific firmware version as
long as you have at least version 1.19.
- MP5125A does not support 16x DVD+R discs.
2.)
NOTE: Using DVD+R Double Layer (DL) discs
This disc is compliant with the new standard for DVD+R Double Layer
recording. If you use a DVD+R DL disc, your DVD writer must to be
compliant with the DVD+R DL standard. Also, firmware that supports
Ricoh DVD+R DL discs is required.
For details, please visit the websites listed below.
3.)
Limitations for use (DVD+R Double Layer discs)
DVD+R DL discs cannot be recorded on in writers that do not support
DVD+R Double Layer discs.
Some DVD-ROM drives or home DVD players may not playback DVD+R Double
Layer discs.
4.)
NOTE: Using 8x DVD+R discs, and 4x DVD+R discs
RICOH DVD+R 8x and 4x discs are compliant with the new standard
for high-speed recording. Such discs can only be used with a writer
that supports these high-speed discs.
If you use discs in DVD+R writers that are not compliant those high-speed
discs, it may cause the following problems.
- Writing or reading errors
- Damage to the data recorded
In order to avoid such problems, a firmware update for your DVD+R
writer may be required. Please visit the following websites, or
the manufacturer's website for the writer.
DVD+RW Alliance website
If you are using a RICOH MP5125A drive, please visit our Download website
to update the firmware of your drive to the latest version.
5.)
Do DVD+R media differ from DVD-R media?
Both are recordable media, and are often called 'write once media.'
(However, they do not record copyright protected data.)
But since each of them has its own physical structure, based on
their respective standards, each recorder drive has to meet certain
media standards.
Please look for the standard supported by your disc on the label
side of the disc, or on the package, to see if your writer is compliant
with the standard.
Currently, there are several standards for DVD recording.
For example, if your writer is compliant with the "DVD+R standard,"
you can use DVD+R discs. Please check standards supported by your
writer before you buy DVD Recordable discs.
6.)
Can I write additional data on a DVD+R disc?
A DVD+R disc itself can accept additional data. If you use a disc
with a DVD writer in a computer, this is a feature of the writing
software. If you use a disc with a home DVD recorder, it depends
on the DVD recorder. For details, please consult your software manual
or recorder manual.
7.)
Is a CPRM compliant DVD+R disc available from Ricoh?
Currently, there are no DVD+R media products compliant with CPRM
in our product line-up.
* CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media.
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