Do scratches on a dvd hurt the recorder?

Consumer Electronics
#1

Since I’m very new at the whole dvd recording thing, I was just wondering…

Does the dvd recording “head” (not even sure if that’s the correct term
for dvd devices) actually touch the dvd surface? If not, then I assume
that a scratch or two on the dvd surface won’t hurt the recording device;
however, if it DOES actually touch the surface, can it hurt the recorder?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

#2

Not to worry, there is no recording head in a DVD recorder. Same as CD technology, a laser beam that’s mounted below the disc surface is used for reading and writing. The only thing that ever touches your disc is that ultra-thin beam of light that comes from the laser. Scratches on the disc may induce errors in the process, but that’s the biggest worry that you’ll have.

#3

Thank you very much… :slight_smile: