DVD R Discs

DVD-R discs are single write only - this means that once data is written or video on the disc, it will not be possible to erase and rewrite the disk. Because DVD-R technology is becoming more commonplace, DVD-R discs are becoming easier to find and gradually cheaper.There are two types of DVD-R discs: DVD-R for general use and DVD-R for authoring. Most consumers that recordable DVD drives use DVD-R (G) discs. DVD-R (A) discs are generally used on professional burners and expensive. The two DVD-R discs are not compatible, which means that a DVD-R (A) writer will not write to DVD-R (G) disc. However, these discs are readable in most DVD players and drives capacity of the standard single-sided, single-layer DVD-R discs is 4.37GB. It is also possible to double-sided, single-layer DVD-R disc with a capacity of 8.75GB. However, this requires the user to flip the disc halfway through the burn process. Manufacturers have developed double-layer discs that approximately two times the capacity of the single-layer-R discs discs.DVD account must be provided in the same way as any other media that are read by a laser. DVD-R discs have powerful error correction and are therefore resistant to minor fingerprints or scratches. It is recommended that you handle DVD-R discs only at the edges of the hub. Also DVD-R discs use light-sensitive dyes and are more susceptible to damage from direct sunlight and heat sources.Different manufacturers use different color dyes in the recording layer of DVD-R discs. The color is generally no effect on the quality of the disc. Some clear and dark blue colors often take longer than others. However, more than color, you should pay more attention to the manufacturer of discs you choose to purchase.DVD-R discs are manufactured by Hitachi Maxell, Pioneer, Sony, TDK, Verbatim and many others.DVDR provides detailed information on DVD R, DVDRs, DVD-R discs, and more. DVDR is affiliated with Mini DV tapes.