DVD disc compatibility with DVD recorders and burners - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

AndrewL. · 2012-07-09, 01:39 AM

I want to transfer old VHS/8mm videos to DVD with my new standalone DVD recorder and transfer them to PC's hard drive. How compatible are the "-" and "+" formats between DVD recorders and PC DVD drives?

Blackloz · 2012-08-08, 06:23 PM

Ive always stuck with the -R's and have never had an issue

gzink · 2012-08-09, 02:39 PM

And I with + .Any newer drive should be pretty good no matter what.

johnb1 · 2012-08-10, 12:43 AM

some brands of blanks are better at burning, I've found, than others
verbatim,maxell, Taiyou Yuden are fine. TDK may be iffy. Your mileage may vary...

JB

2012-07-09, 01:39 AM	#1
AndrewL. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 140	DVD disc compatibility with DVD recorders and burners I want to transfer old VHS/8mm videos to DVD with my new standalone DVD recorder and transfer them to PC's hard drive. How compatible are the "-" and "+" formats between DVD recorders and PC DVD drives?

2012-08-10, 12:43 AM	#4
johnb1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 45	just one thing, though some brands of blanks are better at burning, I've found, than others verbatim,maxell, Taiyou Yuden are fine. TDK may be iffy. Your mileage may vary... JB

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2012-08-08, 06:23 PM	#2
Blackloz Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Regina,SK & Plentywood MT Posts: 853	Ive always stuck with the -R's and have never had an issue

2012-08-09, 02:39 PM	#3
gzink Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 900	And I with + .Any newer drive should be pretty good no matter what.