MF Digital CD-5916 (Rev: 03/05/01) - Manual (Page 51)

CD-5916
Operator’s Guide
Document Revision: 060102
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Working With CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) Discs
In addition to working with CD-Recordable (CD-R) discs, the CD-5916 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 DVD-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 DVD-ROM drives.
Note: 10x CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs are supported by CD-
5908 systems equipped with SmartDRIVE 16x recorders.
Please note, 2x and 4x CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) discs are not
compatible.
CD-RW Supported Formats
The CD-5916 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 CD-5916 (10x with SmartDRIVE
16x) and the maximum speed rating of the discs themselves. CD-RW discs
are manufactured with an internal speed code that is checked before
copying begins. The CD-5916, equipped with the SmartDRIVE 16x, will
only accept 10x CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs.
Copying From CD-RW Master Discs
Although it is possible to perform CD-to-CD copying using a CD-RW disc
as the master disc, it is advisable to first create a hard disk image (see page
24). This is to work around a limitation in the design of CD-RW discs
which prevents them from being read reliably at high speed.