DVD-R media
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1.) NOTE:
Using 8x DVD-R discs
2.) Do
DVD-R media differ from DVD+R media?
3.) I
just purchased a DVD-R disc and noticed a circle line along the
inner edge on the recording surface. Is this disc
defective?
4.) Can
I write additional data on a DVD-R disc?
5.) Is
a CPRM compliant DVD-R disc available from
Ricoh?
1.)
NOTE:
Using 8x DVD-R discs (DVD hyphen R)
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/
2.)
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.
3.)
I
just purchased a DVD-R disc and noticed a circle line along the
inner edge on the recording surface. Is this disc
defective?
The circle on the inner edge on the recording
surface is a specification of DVD-R media, and is not a defect.
You can use the disc.
4.)
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.
5.)
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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