Canon DC220 说明手册

How to select a DVD disc

There are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three 
types of 8 cm mini DVD discs: DVD-R, DVD-R DL and DVD-RW. Note that what you 
can do with a disc depends on the type of DVD used so select the disc that best fits 
your purpose.

DVD-Rs can be recorded only once - you cannot edit or delete the recordings. On the 
other hand, these discs are comparatively cheaper and they can be played back in 
most common DVD players.

Dual-layered discs allow writing up to 80% more data (2.6 GB) on a single recording 
side. However, DVD-R DLs can only be played back on DVD devices compatible with 
dual-layered discs. Also, you cannot edit or delete the recordings.

Dual-layered discs have two recording layers. The camcorder 
will record on Layer 1 and then continue to Layer 2. During 
the playback of a recording spanning both layers, you may 
notice a brief stop (about 1 second) at the point where the 
camcorder switches to the second layer.

Recordings made on a DVD-RW disc can be edited or deleted. Also, the disc can be 
initialized

1

 allowing you to use the same disc numerous times.

DVD-RW discs can be recorded using either one of two disc specifications: 
VIDEO mode or VR mode. When you first insert a brand new DVD-RW disc, 
the camcorder will automatically display the initialization screen where you 
can select the disc specification for the disc.
VIDEO mode: Once finalized

2

, discs recorded in VIDEO mode can be played 

back in most common DVD players offering the best compatibility. However, 
recordings cannot be edited (deleted, rearranged, etc.).
VR mode: You can easily edit the recordings. However, discs recorded in VR 
mode can only be played back with DVD players compatible with DVD-RWs 
in VR mode.
Note: DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs can only be recorded in VIDEO mode.

Scene 2
Scene 1

Layer 2
Layer 1

Recording surface

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