MF Digital CD-5908 (Rev: 08/01/02) - Manual (Page 41)

CD-3706/P
Operator’s Guide
Document Revision: 030501.1 5000 Series
Operator’s Guide
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Working With CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) Discs
In addition to working with CD-Recordable (CD-R) discs, the 5000 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 DVD-ROM drives.
CD-RW Supported Formats
The 5000 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-5000, 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 CD-5000,
equipped with the SmartDRIVE 40X drives, will only accept 10x CD-
ReWritable (CD-RW) discs.