MF Digital DVD-QuadraPRO (Rev: 08/01/02) - Manual (Page 52)

CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide
Document Revision: 030501.1 DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide
Document Revision: 070102
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Working With CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) Discs
In addition to working with CD-Recordable (CD-R) discs, the QuadraPRO
can also copy both to and from CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs. CD-R
discs are write-once and can be read on any CD audio player, CD-ROM,
and MultiRead CD-ROM drive. CD-RW discs can be rewritten to as many
as 1,000 times, and are read using MultiRead CD-ROM (usually 24x and
faster), and CD-ROM drives.
CD-RW Supported Formats
The QuadraPRO can copy CD-RW discs written in most logical formats
(ISO 9660, audio, etc.) but not those created using the Universal Disk
Format (UDF). CD-RW discs using UDF are produced by packet writing
software (such as Adaptec DirectCD, CeQuadrat PacketCD, Prassi abCD,
etc.). Because UDF discs cannot be read by all CD-ROM drives, they are
not a good choice for distributing data.
CD-RW Copying Speed
CD-RW copying speed is determined by two factors - the CD-RW writing
speed of the recorders installed in the QuadraPRO (8x with Pioneer A03
drives), and the maximum speed rating of the discs themselves. CD-RW
discs are manufactured with an internal speed code, which is checked
before copying begins. The QuadraPRO, equipped with the SmartDRIVE
40X drives, will only accept 4x CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs.