A device for recording records digitally encoded video information on a record carrier according to a predefined recording format, such as DVD+RW. The device has a unit for gathering meta-data which describes parameters of the real-time information, and records the meta-data. The record carrier has to be compatible to existing recording devices which are not aware of the meta-data. Thereto the device has control means for recording the meta-data in at least one hidden location of the record carrier which hidden location is not or less likely accessible for storing data according to the predefined recording format.