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 Jan 24 2006, 03:31 PM
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Inmate  Group: ++Member Posts: 232 Joined: 1-November 02 From: Preston, Lancashire, UK Member No.: 300  |
I bought some blank DVDs ( + R) for the computer (but haven't used any yet).
Last night, I wanted to record something from the TV, so I tried to use one of these. The unit displayed "unable to read". I've just been to Tesco and noticed that some DVDs are +R and some are -R. I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW THERE WERE DIFFERENT TYPES ! and I don't know whether the ones I've got are going to be suitable for use on the computer. I wonder if someone could please explain the difference please, and do I need different DVDs for the TV and the computer?  [/font]
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Jan 24 2006, 04:21 PM
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SuperNova III Member  Group: Support Team Posts: 2,141 Joined: 2-November 02 From: Toronto Member No.: 302  |
Please don't post ur questions in the FAQ forum.
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Jan 24 2006, 04:33 PM
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Inmate Group: ++Member Posts: 232 Joined: 1-November 02 From: Preston, Lancashire, UK Member No.: 300 |
Sorry, I thought FAQ stood for Frequently Asked Questions !
I wasn't sure where to post it, and didn't consider it a "Technical Question". Not to worry - I'll ask elsewhere. This post has been edited by JanetC: Jan 24 2006, 04:34 PM |
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Jan 24 2006, 05:44 PM
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 Boss, my code's compiling (xkcd) Group: Admins Posts: 10,440 Joined: 19-September 01 Member No.: 1  |
I've moved it to the right place now
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Jan 24 2006, 06:41 PM
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 The old timer Group: ++Member Posts: 2,740 Joined: 2-November 01 From: Manchester uk Member No.: 3  |
QUOTE(JanetC @ Jan 24 2006, 03:31 PM)  I bought some blank DVDs ( + R) for the computer (but haven't used any yet). Last night, I wanted to record something from the TV, so I tried to use one of these. The unit displayed "unable to read". I've just been to Tesco and noticed that some DVDs are +R and some are -R. I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW THERE WERE DIFFERENT TYPES ! and I don't know whether the ones I've got are going to be suitable for use on the computer. I wonder if someone could please explain the difference please, and do I need different DVDs for the TV and the computer? [/font]Hi Janet, What dvd recorder do you have,??mine records on plus or minus, it should tell you which discs it records on in the handbook. I use dvd-rw so that I can wipe and use again, dvdr plus or minus are record once only. -------------------- REGARDS
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 Jan 24 2006, 06:56 PM
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SuperNova III Member Group: Support Team Posts: 2,141 Joined: 2-November 02 From: Toronto Member No.: 302 |
QUOTE(JanetC @ Jan 24 2006, 04:33 PM) Sorry, I thought FAQ stood for Frequently Asked Questions ! Sure it does but how do u know ur question has been frequently asked?  It's not really a problem. Just wanted to clear things up 
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Jan 24 2006, 08:36 PM
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Inmate Group: ++Member Posts: 232 Joined: 1-November 02 From: Preston, Lancashire, UK Member No.: 300 |
Thanks, Bob.
The DVD I tried was RW, but it was unwrapped, and I remembered, I'd previously been trying to use it on the computer. I didn't realise they were single play only! I've checked the DVD recorder handbook, and it appears that RAM would be a better option to RW. Thanks for your help. |
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Jan 25 2006, 04:40 PM
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Inmate Group: ++Member Posts: 232 Joined: 1-November 02 From: Preston, Lancashire, UK Member No.: 300 |
Bob
Following on from my DVD questions yesterday, I've been to Currys, and it would appear that for my Panasonic DVD recorder, I have to buy specific Panasonic DVDs ! .......TYPICAL  They are RAM as opposed to RW. |
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