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Selecting Appropriate DVD Media 
It is important that you use the appropriate DVD media with your computer's DVD±RW drive. Use care when selecting blank
recording media. The general information provided can help you understand the different disc formats and limitations. Your
computer's configuration may vary from the hardware configuration discussed in this section. See the online specifications
sheet for details about your specific computer model. 
About recordable DVD media 
DVD-R for General — DVD Recordable media for general use, also known as DVD-R(G), can be written to once and
cannot be erased. You can use a DVD-RW or DVD±RW drives to write data to a DVD-R disc until the disc is full. You
cannot erase or overwrite any existing data. DVD-R media is appropriate for both video and data DVD burning. 
  
 DVD-R for general media is not the same as DVD-R for Authoring media. DVD-R for Authoring discs are a special
media made for commercial DVD production and equipment. 
DVD-RW — DVD Rewritable media can be written to, erased, and written to again. You can use this media with a
DVD-RW or DVD±RW drive, writing information to the same disc repeatedly. However, you must erase existing data
on the disc before beginning a new recording session. DVD- RW media is appropriate for both video and data DVD
burning. 
DVD+R — DVD+R Recordable media can be written to once and cannot be erased. You can use your DVD±RW drive
to write data to a DVD+R disc until the disc is full. You cannot erase or overwrite any existing data. DVD+R media is
appropriate for both video and data DVD burning. 
DVD+RW — DVD+RW Rewritable media can be written to, erased, and written to again. You can use this media
with a DVD±RW drive, writing information to the same disc repeatedly. However, you must erase existing data on
the disc before beginning a new recording session. DVD+RW media is appropriate for both video and data DVD
burning. 
Incompatible DVD media 
For copying your recorded TV programs, do not use the following types of DVD media: 
DVD-R for Authoring 
DVD-RAM 
DVD-ROM 
  
 Media compatibility with different equipment varies between manufacturers. If you experience difficulty with recording
data or playing a disc, try a different disc or a different brand of media. 
Additional Information about DVD media and DVD burning 
Exit all other open software programs and disable screen savers 
Cancel any scheduled timer recording sessions 
Do not connect or disconnect cables or attach devices 
Do not attempt to access the Internet or other network services 
Do not start additional software programs 
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