MF Digital DIRECTOR CD/DVD Combo Series (Rev: 08/01/02) - Manual (Page 100)

DIRECTOR Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 0802
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Appendix B: Working With CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) Discs
In addition to working with CD-Recordable (CD-R) discs, the DIRECTOR
can also rewrite 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.
CD-RW Supported Formats
The DIRECTOR can duplicate 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 Roxio 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 Recording Speed
CD-RW copying speed is determined by two factors - the CD-RW writing
speed of the recorders installed in the DIRECTOR (10x with SmartDRIVE
24X), 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 DIRECTOR, equipped with the SmartDRIVE 24X, will
only accept 10x CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs.