Length of DVDs? What would be the best DVD-R or DVD+RW disc to use, or can I use any?
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Felipe Alfau: The recording time on DVD will depend on the recording mode you select: Recording Mode Recording time Video/Sound Quality XP 60 min ***** ( The best) SP 120 min **** ( Very Good) LP 240 min *** ( Good) EP 360 min ** ( Bad) SLP 480 min * ( very bad The recording times listed above are estimates. I hope that this information help you. Felipe
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both + and - single layer DVDS work and the brand is your choice. I use Magnavox blank DVDS, Sony, Staples Brand etc. Brand name is your choice and prefference. I tend to use the + DVDS due to allocating more space and better buffer overrun protection when finalizing the disk after it is full. Run the unit in the 6 hour mode, and you can usually get up to 3 2 hour movies, or 4 hour and a half movies.
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Here is the info on the disks themselves: Amazon Basics; DVD+R; 4.7GB/GO; 16X; 120 min.; RW/DVD+R
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Thank you Frolian. I've been trying to burn a DVD for a couple hours, and I didn't know until you shared. I have DVD+R DVDs. You're my hero!!
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I have an ~360 CD/DVD Disk Book that I use to keep by "backup files" in. Started with 74/80 min CD-Rs. Then, converted all of them to single layer DVDs (mostly Memorex from Walt-Mart); Now, I'm down to 40 empty slots and thinking about switching to Dual Layer DVDs. So, the short answer is *YES*, you can use 'em for backups.
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Thanks. Do you have a link to the software for ripping DVD's?If I want to rip a DVD, does the box indicate what file type the DVD is?
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I prefer to use DVD-RW media...it also works. But as the previous poster said you have to finalize the DVD in the recorder. After that you can use any DVD player.
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I have the same experience as you. the manual clearly states that it will not play DVD+R or DVD+RW, but I have had no problem playing either.
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The disc capacity limits the amount of info it can hold..not the machine. A standard DVD can hold 4.7 gb (approx 2 hours). A Double layer DVD can hold 8.5 GB of info. (almost twice as much - 4-hours). Your machine will copy dual layer discs if your master is a dual layer disc...the machine automatically adjusts for the dual layers. Dual layer discs will play on most modern DVD players no problem!
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I asked this question in another discussion but this discussion may be more appropriate:Which DVD format is best for recording on the Toshiba D-R400?DVD-R; DVD+R; DVD-RW; or DVD+RW? If there is info in the manual I don't see it.Thank you.
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Windows 8 Developer's preview build fits on a normal DVD the last time I checked, so 8gb is more than enough space. I dont remember the exact size of the ISO but it might have been 3.7gb in which a 4gb might suffice but for the price it's better to just get a 16gb.
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Yes, you can use +RW, -RW dvd's. Itvdoes not have a tuner, so you have to use the rca video from a tv tuner to the input of this recorder.
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You canything that's less then 4.7 gb in size. Any file will go on, but you will need a burning software to do it. Try Convert X to Dvd for converting nearly all file types to dvd. You may need to convert the file before burning it. If so, Convert X does a great job of converting then burning any file.
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Depends on the "material". The disc has a capacity of 4.7GB - about the same as a regular DVD.
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HI! No This burns them all! I have used Dvd +R and Dvd- with no problems!its great!!!! It will not burn copy right dvd's but everything else it will. Hope this helped you!
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Just make sure its a dvd + R with at least 120 minutes on it. Hope this helps you.
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Double layer DVD's only have room for 3&3\4 hrs recording time not 4hrs. RW DVD's have multi format time/data record capability. Check the recorder manual to see it has this capability. Some later models probably have this capability. I am a fan of Sony DVD recorders. Sony set the standards and capablities, be wary of other brands. Some recorders are sensitive to DVD manufactures. Knowing your equipment is an absolute must. Happy times are ahead.