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HELP which blank dvds do i need

MissG_2
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I have a Philips DVDR3480 and I want to buy some blank dvds to record on but I am so confused with the information in the manual and online, please can somebody help?
What type do I need is it a + is it a - or can I use both. If I can use both which is best + or -?
This is the information in the manual and online both can be seen here / downloaded
online
Video PlaybackCompression formatsDivX 3.11 , DivX 4.x , DivX 6.0 , DivX Ultra , MPEG1 , MPEG2 Playback MediaCD-R/CD-RW , DVD+R DL , DVD+R/+RW , DVD-R/-RW , Video CD/SVCD , USB flash drive Video RecordingAudio compressionDolby Digital Recording enhancementsAuto Chapter Marking , Manual Chapter Marking , Selectable Index Pictures Recording MediaDVD+R/+RW , DVD-R/-RW , DVD+R DL , DVD-R DL Recording ModesExtended Play (EP) , High Quality (HQ) , Long Play (LP) , Standard Play (SP) , Standard Play Plus (SPP) , Super Long Play (SLP) Recording systemNTSC , PAL
DVD±R
What type do I need is it a + is it a - or can I use both. If I can use both which is best + or -?
This is the information in the manual and online both can be seen here / downloaded
online
Video PlaybackCompression formatsDivX 3.11 , DivX 4.x , DivX 6.0 , DivX Ultra , MPEG1 , MPEG2 Playback MediaCD-R/CD-RW , DVD+R DL , DVD+R/+RW , DVD-R/-RW , Video CD/SVCD , USB flash drive Video RecordingAudio compressionDolby Digital Recording enhancementsAuto Chapter Marking , Manual Chapter Marking , Selectable Index Pictures Recording MediaDVD+R/+RW , DVD-R/-RW , DVD+R DL , DVD-R DL Recording ModesExtended Play (EP) , High Quality (HQ) , Long Play (LP) , Standard Play (SP) , Standard Play Plus (SPP) , Super Long Play (SLP) Recording systemNTSC , PAL
page 24 manual
Discs for recording
Several different formats of DVD
recordable discs can be used:
recordable discs can be used:
DVD±RW (DVD Rewritable)
– Discs that are rewritable can be used
for multiple recordings once the existing
data has been erased.
– Discs that are rewritable can be used
for multiple recordings once the existing
data has been erased.
DVD±R
(DVD Recordable)
– Discs can only be used for a single
– Discs can only be used for a single
recording. Each new recording is added at
the end of all previous recordings as
existing recordings cannot be overwritten.
– Editing can be made on any DVD±R
discs as long as they have not been
fi nalised (except !! A-B Hide }).
– To play a DVD±R on other DVD
player, it must be fi nalised (see the
chapter “Edit Recordings - Playback your
recordings on other DVD Players
(DVD±R)”). After this is done, no more
data can be added to the disc.
the end of all previous recordings as
existing recordings cannot be overwritten.
– Editing can be made on any DVD±R
discs as long as they have not been
fi nalised (except !! A-B Hide }).
– To play a DVD±R on other DVD
player, it must be fi nalised (see the
chapter “Edit Recordings - Playback your
recordings on other DVD Players
(DVD±R)”). After this is done, no more
data can be added to the disc.
DVD±R DL
(DVD±R Double Layer)
– It contains the same usage as DVD±R,
– It contains the same usage as DVD±R,
the only difference is the capacity of 8.5
GB. It offers two recordable layers on a
single DVD disc. The layers are accessible
from the same side of the disc, so
recording can occur completely
uninterrupted.
GB. It offers two recordable layers on a
single DVD disc. The layers are accessible
from the same side of the disc, so
recording can occur completely
uninterrupted.
Helpful Hint:
– If the recordable DVD contains recordings
made on another DVD recorder, you may
not be able to add new recordings.
– It is normal to encounter noise when
recording to discs of higher media speeds.
– Avoid using discs with labels.
made on another DVD recorder, you may
not be able to add new recordings.
– It is normal to encounter noise when
recording to discs of higher media speeds.
– Avoid using discs with labels.
Supported disc types and media
speeds
speeds
Disc Media speeds
DVD+R 1x - 16x
DVD+RW 2.4x - 8x
DVD-R 1x - 16x
DVD-RW 1x - 6x
DVD+R DL 2.4x - 8x
DVD-R DL 2x - 8x
DVD+R 1x - 16x
DVD+RW 2.4x - 8x
DVD-R 1x - 16x
DVD-RW 1x - 6x
DVD+R DL 2.4x - 8x
DVD-R DL 2x - 8x
page 30 manual
Playable discs
Using this recorder, you can play and
record on the following discs:
record on the following discs:
Recording and Playback
DVD±RW
(DVD Rewritable);
can be recorded on
over and over again.
(DVD Rewritable);
can be recorded on
over and over again.
DVD±R
(DVD Recordable);
can be recorded
only once.
(DVD Recordable);
can be recorded
only once.
Playback only:
DVD Video
(Digital Versatile Disc)
(Digital Versatile Disc)
CD-RW
(CD-Rewritable)
Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents
Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents
CD-R
(CD-Recordable)
Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents
DivX®, DivX® Ultra
Audio/ MP3/ JPEG contents
Audio CD
(Compact Disc Digital Audio)
(Compact Disc Digital Audio)
MP3-Disc
Video CD
(Formats 1.1, 2.0)
(Formats 1.1, 2.0)
Super Video CD
DivX®, DivX® Ultra
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Comments
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If you want to record once and keep forever, choose either DVD+R or DVD-R.
If you want to record, wipe and re-record choose DVD+RW or DVD-RW.
There is little to choose between the formats, but they are slightly different. I tend to use + for work (PC data) and have never had a problem.
However make sure you buy good quality discs, such as those from Verbatim. Cheap discs are a false economy as they aren't so reliable and can suffer from "write errors".
DL is the newer dual layer format, which can store twice as much as the original formats, so that is another option.0
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