Operation Manual

CyberLink PowerDirector 4
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DVD Types
DVD is a high capacity disc that holds anywhere from 4.7-17 GB of
data, or from roughly 2-8 hours of video (depending on the type of
DVD and the video quality setting). Using the High Quality setting,
you can expect to be able to record 1-2 hours of video.
DVDs can be played on DVD players and computers equipped with
DVD drives. For more detailed information on DVD-R/RW formats,
see www.dvdrhelp.com/dvd or other web sources. For more detailed
information on DVD+R/RW formats, see www.dvdrw.com or other
web sources.
DVD Type Description
DVD-R
DVD-R, a “write once” DVD format, is a competitor
product to DVD+R, and is therefore not compatible
with that format. Some new DVD burners can write
in both DVD-R and DVD+R, and most DVD
players can read both formats.
DVD-RW
DVD-RW, an erasable DVD format, is a competitor
product to DVD+RW, and is therefore not
compatible with that format. Some new DVD
burners can write in both DVD-RW and DVD+RW,
and most DVD players can read both formats.
DVD+R
DVD+R, a “write once” DVD format, is a
competitor product to DVD-R, and is therefore not
compatible with that format. Some new DVD
burners can write in both DVD-R and DVD+R, and
most DVD players can read both formats.
DVD+RW
DVD+RW, an erasable DVD format, is a competitor
product to DVD-RW, and is therefore not
compatible with that format. Some new DVD
burners can write in both DVD-RW and DVD+RW,
and most DVD players can read both formats.
DVD-RAM
DVD-RAM is an erasable DVD format that can be
erased about 100,000 times. While DVD-RAM has
technological advances, it is incompatible with
many DVD burners and players.