If the original source disc is a DVD-R or a DVD-RW, can you use a DVD+R disc to copy to? Or do you have to use the same type in both drives?
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After looking at the manual that came with mine, I think you car record from one to the other. The manual does not specify a + or -. It just states a "recordable CD, DVD or Blu-ray", so I would think you could record from from one DVD to another without any problems. Hope this helps.
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I don't know. I have only copied single layer discs. I'm sorry I can't provide a better answer.
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The ones pictured are DVD+RW, the ones in the blue/white packaging are DVD-RW. The +RW have advantages over the -RWs but depends on the DVD drive you have. If you have a DVD-RW drive, you will not get the advantages of +RWs. Too much to explain. See this online article:http://www.askdavetaylor.com/whats_the_difference_between_dvdr_dvdr_dvdrw_dvdrw_and_dvdram.html
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Short answer, yes. These discs will "burn" on a regular DVD-R/DVD+R rewritable drive. I recommend buying the Samsung External DVD Writer Model SE-SO84D. Also, I bought these discs because of the capacity (8.5 GB as opposed to 4.7 GB discs). They are definitely worth the money.
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You can use DVD+R discs. There is no real difference between DVD+R and DVD-R essentially they are the same. Yes you can watch recorded DVD's.
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I have not tried it yet but I will be soon the drive should work just fine as a drive. The old CD-R/W DVD's Software that came with it may not .
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I have used both DVD-R and DVD+R as blnaks. I have not tried DVDRW but I ddon't see why that wouldn't work.
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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! 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).... » Read More 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! « Show Less
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what is the "copy" function? Do I put in a dvd, select copy, then put in a blank dvd and copy to it?
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yes you can use any finalized disc's as your source disc, but it will only copy from same type disc like dvd to dvd or cd to cd but will not copy cd to dvd or vice versa, also you can't make copies of any retail or rented disc's as they have blocked their code to protect them from theft.
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I would go with the description. You might try Googling the part number to make certain. I only burn the -R, as the +R doesn't seem to be as universally compatible with both computer and dvd players from what I've personally deduced.
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It's the dvd recording technology -R was developed by Pioneer the other by DVD Forum long time ago it mattered what equipment you had whether it was for -R or +R but now the machines (computers dvd recorders etc) can record & play back any of the two, same quality same speed, myself I've used both nowadays i go for the cheaper one, hopefully I've answered your question.
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Absolutely, yes! I make backup copies of all my DVDs (except Disney which has found a way to always cause a redundant cyclic error to protect their DVDs) to Philips DVD+R DL discs and they all play perfectly.
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that's a little confusing but I think what you're saying is dvd output to DVD recorder I believe it will work but copyright stuff probably won't copy
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They are simply different writing formats. Most drives today support both formats. There is more information here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_formats
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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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Yes when you are in "VR" mode...not "video" recording mode for DVD-RW and DVD+RW disks. I just did it using a -RW formated in VR.RP