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deleting stuff off dvd player...
r_mitchell85
25-10-2008
Hi ive got a LG dvd recorder, and Ive recorded a few things on a DVD RW disk (im not sure if its a + or a - disk.)

but Ive deleted a couple of programs off the disk (cause you only get 2 hours recording time)

Problem is, I delete the program, but it hasnt freed up the space - its just stayed there as "deleted title"

what do i need to do?
abercwmstoom
25-10-2008
I think you may be using a non re recordable disc example a + or - recordable.
To fully erase a disc like you would a video tape you need to use a + or - re recordable this will enable you to record and erase as many times as you like.
I hope this points you in the right direction.
r_mitchell85
25-10-2008
Originally Posted by abercwmstoom:
“I think you may be using a non re recordable disc example a + or - recordable.
To fully erase a disc like you would a video tape you need to use a + or - re recordable this will enable you to record and erase as many times as you like.
I hope this points you in the right direction.”

hiya, yeah Im sure its a re-recordable disk. I can wipe the entire disk (format it) - but I just cant free up the space when I delete a recording off it?
sancheeez
25-10-2008
Dunno how it works in a DVD recorder but on a PC you need to re-format a RW disc to get the space back ....

As far as I'm aware, it's only DVD RAM discs that allow you to delete bits and bobs and let you re-use the free'd up space without a reformat .... and I have no idea if they would work in your DVD recorder.
Willie Wontie
25-10-2008
You only free up space on a DVD RW disc when you remove the last item on the disc. Anything else removes the item, but doesn't free the space (cos there's more stuff on the disc after it, and it writes in a sequential manner).
r_mitchell85
25-10-2008
Originally Posted by sancheeez:
“Dunno how it works in a DVD recorded but on a PC you need to re-format a RW disc to get the space back ....”

oh right. if that is the case... then there's no point in deleting stuff in the first place! lol
sancheeez
25-10-2008
Originally Posted by r_mitchell85:
“oh right. if that is the case... then there's no point in deleting stuff in the first place! lol”

It may allow you do this in case you were using a DVD RAM disc in which case you could immediately re-use the space ....
r_mitchell85
25-10-2008
Originally Posted by sancheeez:
“It may allow you do this in case you were using a DVD RAM disc in which case you could immediately re-use the space ....”

thats what I need to get then. some dvd ram disks. then I would be able to delete stuff properly.

Im fairly sure my dvd recorder supports them. ill have a look in the user guide.
Chris Frost
25-10-2008
Recordable and re-writeable discs aren't that expensive. Why not just buy some more blank discs?
r_mitchell85
25-10-2008
Originally Posted by Chris Frost:
“Recordable and re-writeable discs aren't that expensive. Why not just buy some more blank discs?”

I might just do that. i was looking at the argos website and the dvd-rams only seem to be able to record for 60 minutes, whereas the dvd+rw and dvd-rw can record for 120 minutes, and are about £1 ea.
John Currie
25-10-2008
Originally Posted by r_mitchell85:
“i was looking at the argos website and the dvd-rams only seem to be able to record for 60 minutes, whereas the dvd+rw and dvd-rw can record for 120 minutes”

Not true...you select the recording time on the disc with all DVDRs with the "record mode" or similar setting.
Usually XP will give you 60mins, SP 120mins, LP 240mins and so on...most people use SP as it is the best compromise between pic quality and recording time...check your user manual.
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