I take it from what the info says that these DVD-R DVD's can only be used to record one time and cannot be use to record over. Can anyone confirm this?
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DVD-RDVD-R discs allow user to transfer data to the disc one time. After the initial transfer, the disc cannot receive any additional material. This limiting feature makes these disc less expensive then rewritable discs such as the DVD-RW. A standard DVD-R can store 4.7 gigabytes of information.DVD-RWUnlike the DVD-R, DVD-RW discs allows users to write information to the disc multiple times. Old data can be removed and replaced with new material at any time. Because of its features, DVD-RW discs are typically more expensive than DVD-Rs. Similar to DVD-Rs, DVD-RW discs can store 4.7 gigabytes of informationRead more: http://www.ehow.com/info_7829286_type-writeable-dvd-should-buy.html#ixzz2YB0xK9Ja DVD-RDVD-R discs allow user to transfer data to the disc one time. After the initial transfer, the disc cannot receive any additional material. This limiting feature makes these disc less expensive then rewritable discs such as the DVD-RW. A standard DVD-R can store 4.7 gigabytes of information.DVD-RWUnlike the DVD-R, DVD-RW discs allows users to write information to the disc multiple times. Old data can be removed and replaced with new material at any time. Because of its features, DVD-RW discs are typically more expensive than DVD-Rs. Similar to DVD-Rs,... » Read More DVD-RDVD-R discs allow user to transfer data to the disc one time. After the initial transfer, the disc cannot receive any additional material. This limiting feature makes these disc less expensive then rewritable discs such as the DVD-RW. A standard DVD-R can store 4.7 gigabytes of information.DVD-RWUnlike the DVD-R, DVD-RW discs allows users to write information to the disc multiple times. Old data can be removed and replaced with new material at any time. Because of its features, DVD-RW discs are typically more expensive than DVD-Rs. Similar to DVD-Rs, DVD-RW discs can store 4.7 gigabytes of informationRead more: http://www.ehow.com/info_7829286_type-writeable-dvd-should-buy.html#ixzz2YB0xK9Ja « Show Less
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Hi Booker , yes this is right. All the DVD-R's can be only used once. If you want to re use the disks, Buy DVD-RW which can be used multiple times.
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I can't answer this question because I have not been able to record on them. The DVD recorder says there is not enough space to record, and none of my burners can recognize or pick up that a DVD is inserted. I have tried different one including Roxio and nothing recognizes them. Other DVDs work with no problem but these have turned out to be no good for some reason or another.
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Yes you can record on DVD's with it but you need blank disks. Unless you get get DVD-RW you can re format and record again
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Yes, its not fun though. The only way to re-record is to clear the memory... and that clears all 5 potential recordings. So make sure you have everything you want to put back on it backed up.
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YES!.....You can DEFINITELY record from the unit's HDD onto a DVD-R.....(and also VICE-VERSA)! You can also record from the unit's HDD onto other formats, such as DVD-RAM, DVD+R.
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NO you cannot re-record music over on these discs. You must buy a cd that is marked CD-RW(rewritable). Then you can record over music thqt has been previously recorded.
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I haven't used a Toshiba DVD recorder before but have been using other brands for several years now and just wanted to chime in on the R vs RW issue. I record a LOT of TV for family that chooses to not carry any actual TV channels. They only watch what I record for them. Pretty quickly, I decided to pay the extra to get RW DVDs because that made sense. It turned out to not make so much sense, at least in my experience. I can only re-record on them 5, maybe 6 times, before the start glitching out so badly that they're unwatchable. Some have gone glitchy in less recordings. At the prices I find, it's actually cheaper for me to use the non-rewritable discs. I've had 3 different DVD recorders that all the same problem so it's not brand specific. Anyway, just thought I'd throw that out there. Glad you got your machine working and are enjoying it. :-)
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If it's seeking a disk, switch to HDD (hard drive disk) rather than DVD and see what happens. If you want to use a re-recordable DVD it must be a DVD+RW, not a DVD-RW.
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I don't believe a blank DVD has any regions format assigned from manufacturing, so they should be able to be recorded for any region. I have not had any trouble recording several different regions from the original DVDs.
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Thanks for your reply. I've had mine for a little over 2 weeks and I'm able to record everything off the DVR. I had to call Toshiba twice because I didn't know what I was doing. Their customer service was incredible!! I will definitely buy Toshiba products again.Just wondering... why would you use DVD+R disks? Am I correct that those cannot be used again? I've used DVD+RW.One more question... is there a way to delete shows that are on the DVD without formatting the disk? Like if I have watched some shows but not others and I want to record more.Thanks for your help Thanks for your reply. I've had mine for a little over 2 weeks and I'm able to record everything off the DVR. I had to call Toshiba twice because I didn't know what I was doing. Their customer service was incredible!! I will definitely buy Toshiba products again.Just wondering... why would you use DVD+R disks? Am I correct that those cannot be used again? I've used DVD+RW.One more question... is there a way to delete shows that are on the DVD without formatting the disk? Like if I have watched some shows but not others and I want to record more.Thanks for your help
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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.
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You can, as long as you are using rewritable DVDs - those are the DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs. I use DVD+RW for TV programs and it works great - the other thing I like is that DVD+RW is the only disc format that will play in other units without needing to be finalized. When you load the recorded DVD+RW into another player it will start playing from the beginning and you can just skip ahead to the desired point. When you are ready to reuse the disc, just load it into the recorder and you can either reformat it or delete the titles to free up space (I just delete the titles on mine). Then you're all set to record again on that same disc. Good luck - hope this helps!
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I use these to record TV programs and I have only had a hand full not work. If you are using a DVD recorder like me it might be the recorder that doesnot work with these DVD. I bought a pack of Sony DVD+R and out of 10 only 1 worked. I bought these Amazon and TDK and have had very little trouble.
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Be careful what DVD blanks you purchase. DVD+Rs that I recorded only played back on this machine. I was about to try DVD-R when the machine seemed to lose its control logic. Now it does not recognize any DVDs as readable or writable. It is not that old and has been flakey for a while.
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It's not a DVD recorder- only a player so it won't record new material onto DVD like a VHS. You want a DVD recorder. There are a lot of them listed on Amazon. I don't have one personally so can't recommend one from personal experience. Good luck.
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Absolutely! Remember though that the real beauty of these machines is that you can record on vhs and then dub to dvd. For example, I regularly record to vhs and then burn to dvd movies and series I want to keep. DVD-R units will let you capture and hold a movie/show/whatever for as long as you like, but you cannot transfer that recording to a permanent source. On these units, you can record and then burn to the more stable medium, dvd. However, you can record to vhs and then play it. Remember, anything you do on tape is in real-time, so you can watch it as well as burn it to dvd.
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Well I finally got my reply, and here it is..."...We understand that you would like to know if the DVDR3576H/37 will give you the option to record and watch television at the same time. This particular unit does not have that option. Please visit our web site at www.p4c.philips.com to view additonal DVDR that will be more suitable."We've come along way since the analog/VCR age...NOT!! I don't normally have a call to watch the very same show I am recording. How lame is that. I guess I'll just keep looking. From the horses mouth...I guess that ends this thread.