CD-3706/P
Operator’s
Guide
Document Revision: 030501.1
Scribe EC Standalone Series
Operator’s Guide
Document Revision: 011804
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Working With CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) Discs
In addition to working with CD-Recordable (CD-R) discs, the Scribe EC
Standalone 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 Scribe EC Standalone 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 Scribe EC Standalone, 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 Scribe EC Standalone, equipped with the MF Digital
ProDRIVE 52x drives, will only accept CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs
rated up to 24x speed.
