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Information on Media FAQs is to be used
to provide a knowledge base or hints on troubleshooting for
Ricoh media products. General information about other companies'
products, such as writers/recorders, software, or systems is
provided as well. However, for further details about other companies'
products, please ask the company.
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1.) NOTE:
Using 16x DVD+R discs
2.) NOTE: Using DVD+R Double Layer (DL) discs
3.) NOTE: Using 8x DVD-R discs
4.) NOTE: Using 8x DVD+R discs, and 4x DVD+R discs
5.) Do DVD+R media differ from DVD-R media?
6.) Do DVD+RW media differ from DVD-RW media?
7.) Can I buy a DVD-RW disc from Ricoh?
8.) Can I buy a DVD-RAM disc from Ricoh?
9.) Is a CPRM compliant disc available from Ricoh?
10.) What is the difference between 'For Data' and
'For Video' for DVD+RW and DVD+R media?
11.) On the jewel case of a disc for Video, I found
information on "Recording time" and "Recording model." How can I
set a recording time using a writer in my computer?
12.) On the face of a Ricoh DVD disc, It claims to
have a 4.7 GB capacity. But it looks like less than 4.7 GB on a
PC.
13.) Where can I find a product information for RICOH
DVD media?
14.) Where can I buy Ricoh DVD media?
15.) How can I dispose of failed discs?
16.) Is there any way to eliminate data on used discs,
before they are disposed of?
17.) Information: Precautions for use
18.) Can I put a seal or a sticker on a disc?
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.)
NOTE: Using 8x DVD-R discs
RICOH DVD-R 8x discs are compliant with the new standard for high-speed
recording. The discs can only be used with a writer that supports
DVD-R 8x discs.
If you use these discs in DVD-R writers that are not compliant those
high-speed discs, it may cause damage to both the disc and the writers.
In order to avoid such problems, a firmware upgrade for a DVD-R
writer may be required. The details can be found on the following
website, or on the manufacturer's website for the writer.
http://www.dvdhs.com/
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.)
Do DVD+RW media differ from DVD-RW media?
Both are rewritable 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+RW standard,"
you can use DVD+RW discs. Please check standards supported by your
writer before you buy DVD Recordable discs.
Currently, there are no DVD-RW media products in our product line-up.
7.)
Can I buy a DVD-RW disc from Ricoh?
No. There are no DVD-RW media in our product line-up.
8.)
Can I buy a DVD-RAM disc from Ricoh?
No. There are no DVD-RAM media in our product line-up.
9.)
Is a CPRM compliant disc available from Ricoh?
Currently, there are no DVD media products compliant with CPRM
in our product liine-up.
* CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media.
10.)
What is the difference between 'For Data' and 'For Video' for DVD+RW
and DVD+R media?
[For Data]
'DVD+RW disc For Data' is a disc primarily used for writing in a
DVD+RW drive or DVD+RW/+R drive installed in a PC.
'DVD+R disc For Data' is also primarily used for writing in a DVD+RW/+R
drive installed in a PC.
[For Video]
'DVD+RW disc for Video' is a disc primarily used for recording on
a personal video recorder that supports DVD+RW media.
'DVD+R disc for Video' is also primarily used for recording on a
personal video recorder that supports DVD+R media.
But, actually, there is no difference between 'DVD+RW for Data'
and 'DVD+RW for Video' discs, or between 'DVD+R for Data' and 'DVD+R
for Video' discs.
RICOH DVD+RW/+R media information is located here.
11.)
On the jewel case of a disc for Video, I found information on "Recording
time" and "Recording model." How can I set a recording time using
a writer in my computer?
The recording time shown on the package is based on the case of
a home DVD recorder.
The recording time available using a computer depends on the writing
software you are using. Recording time available varies depending
on software settings, such as image quality, audio selection, and
their various combinations.
Please ask a software supplier for the details.
12.)
On the face of a Ricoh DVD disc, It claims to have a 4.7 GB capacity.
But it looks like less than 4.7 GB on a PC.
Generally, DVD uses the following designations:
* 1 KB = 1000 B., 1 MB = 1000 KB, 1 GB = 1000 MB
Computer uses the following:
* 1 KB = 1024 B, 1 MB = 1024 KB, 1 GB = 1024 MB
Therefore, with a PC,
4.7 GB = 4,7000,000,000 Byte / 1,024 = 4,589,843 KB
4,589,843 KB / 1,024 = 4,482 MB
4,482 MB / 1,024 = 4,376 GB
Which is nearly equal, 4.38 GB (the capacity shown will depend on
the software)
Both discs and PCs count the same physical capacity but each of them
uses different units, 1000 or 1024. This can lead to confusion after
capacity is calculated.
13.)
Where can I find a product information for RICOH DVD media?
Please go to Media
product information page
14.)
Where can I buy Ricoh DVD media?
Please visit eshop.ricohpmmc.com.
15.)
How can I dispose of failed discs?
Please dispose of these discs as plastic waste.
16.)
Is there any way to eliminate data on used discs, before they are
disposed of?
For example, if confidential data is stored in a disc, and if you
need to dispose of the disc without allowing anybody to access the
data, we recommend using a grinder to destroy the disc.
Alternatively, damaging the recording surface with something rough,
like sand paper, is also effective.
However, it may be possible to restore the data if the damage to
the disc is not sufficient. Never break the disc with your hands.
This is dangerous, and the disc may splinter causing injury.
17.)
Information: Precautions for use
- Please hold the disc by the outer edge or by placing a finger
in the center hole, be careful not touch the recording surface
of the disc. After recording a disc, please remove it from the
writer and be sure to return it to a jewel case or sleeve.
- If you have to write on the disc to identify it, please write
only on the label surface using a soft-tipped pen.
- To protect the disc's recording surface from scratches, fingerprints,
dust particles, and smears, never touch it or place it face (recording
area) down on a hard surface. Do not affix (or peel off) highly
adhesive stickers on a disc.
- If a disc becomes dirty, clean it gently with a soft, dry cloth,
commercially available CD cleaning liquids, or ethyl alcohol,
to remove foreign materials. Do not use benzene, lacquer, thinner,
anti-static agents, LP cleaner, or other solvents.
- Do not leave a disc in direct sunlight or in a hot, humid location.
18.)
Can I put a seal or a sticker on a disc?
We would not recommend putting any kind of seal or sticker on media,
no matter what the thickness or size. Doing so could cause some
wobble of the disc while writing/reading.
Moreover, rubbing the surface of a disc when you put a seal on,
or peel it off could damage the recording surface.
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