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10-17-2008, 03:00 PM
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DVD+RW
What is the most reliable mfg?
Do +RW require erasing or re-formatting before reuse? Do +RW disks essentially self-finalize? RickMerrill |
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10-17-2008, 09:17 PM
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Re: DVD+RW
UncleDave wrote:
> "RickMerrill" <> wrote in message > news:gda5q8$1k7$... >> What is the most reliable mfg? >> >> Do +RW require erasing or re-formatting before reuse? > > You can record on it until it's full. If you want more, you have to erase > what's there. >> Do +RW disks essentially self-finalize? > > No. You do it when you're ready. > > Thanks. I was double checking some misleading "rumors!" RickMerrill |
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10-18-2008, 02:11 PM
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Re: DVD+RW
RickMerrill wrote:
> What is the most reliable mfg? > Do +RW require erasing or re-formatting before reuse? They have to be formated the 1st time you use them. You can either erase or re-format them after that. > Do +RW disks essentially self-finalize? They do not have to be finalized. However, some standalone players will only play the first title, rather that the whole disc. Finalizing creates a menu and turns the disc into a standard one. -Bill xeaglecrest@att.net |
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10-18-2008, 04:34 PM
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Re: DVD+RW
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> RickMerrill wrote: > >> What is the most reliable mfg? > >> Do +RW require erasing or re-formatting before reuse? > > They have to be formated the 1st time you use them. > You can either erase or re-format them after that. > >> Do +RW disks essentially self-finalize? > > They do not have to be finalized. However, some > standalone players will only play the first title, > rather that the whole disc. Finalizing creates > a menu and turns the disc into a standard one. > > -Bill Ah, this may explain why some PEG stations have trouble with their automation controls "playing" a DVD+RW and the whole disk fails to play. RickMerrill |
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