RichardP Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I have ordered a Toshiba model 420 dvd recorder, just to replacethe aging VCR, and wondered if there is a preferred disc type or format. It recordsin all the normal formats: -R, RW, R+ R-, etc., but other than knowing the difference in R and RW, I don't know what difference the others would make. I rarely record anything, but I do have some VHS tapes I would like to transfer, and once in a blue moon I will time shift something. Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsoxfan Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I use Verbatim dvd+r dl.They seem to work good for me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 6, 2009 Moderators Share Posted September 6, 2009 I typically buy +R because in my experience, they are more compatible with home DVD players. Some DVD players won't read a -R. RW's would be used for backing up data on your hard drive. I buy whatever is on sale. Typically you can find a 50 pack of +R for $15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Taiyo Yuden +r from rima.com or meritline.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 DVD-R single layer, DVD+R Dual layer. Verbatim brand will give you no coasters. Do not add labels to the disc. Since +R was introduced well after -R the -R is more compatible. The DVD+R dual layer discs were introduced well before -R dual layer. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 7, 2009 Moderators Share Posted September 7, 2009 Since +R was introduced well after -R the -R is more compatible. The DVD+R dual layer discs were introduced well before -R dual layer. I stand corrected. I just searched online to verify this and most do say that DVD-R are more compatible if you have an older DVD player. If you have a relatively new, it will likely play both. Here is some info I found that might be helpful Most newer DVD players and burners will use either one. It should say right on your DVD drive (it should say 'multi') see what I mean by clicking on the link below. DVD-R is more compatible but DVD+R burns more reliably and could be considered superior. The DVD-R format was developed by Pioneer in the autumn of 1997. It is supported by most DVD players, and is approved by the DVD Forum. In 2002 a new format was developed called DVD+R (or "plus" R). Created by a coalition called the DVD+RW Alliance, this format uses a number of improved technologies that, while generally unnoticeable to the end user, make a more reliable technology. One example is the ADIP system of tracking and speed control used by DVD+R being less susceptible to interference and error than the LPP system used by DVD-R, which makes the ADIP system more accurate at higher speeds. In addition, DVD+R(W) has a more robust error management system than DVD-R(W), allowing for more accurate burning to media independent of the quality of the media. Additional session linking methods are more accurate with DVD+R(W) versus DVD-R(W), resulting in fewer damaged or unusable discs due to buffer under-run and multi-session disks with fewer PI/PO errors. However, because the DVD-R format has been in use since 1997, it has had a five-year lead on DVD+R. As such, older or cheaper DVD players (up to 2004 vintage) are more likely to favour the DVD-R standard exclusively, and when creating DVDs for distribution (where the playing unit is unknown or older) the DVD-R format would normally be preferable. Here is a list of DVD Players that shows which version they support. Link According to Video Help, 4624 DVD Players support DVD-R (94%) while 4086 Players support DVD+R (91%). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardP Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Excellent and complete answers. Thanks to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddvj Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 -R if you want to borrow/give someone a disc to play on their own system. Otherwise, doesn't really matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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