Introduction, Software requirement

Introduction

The CDU948S is a drive unit for CD-R discs, which stores a maximum of 650 Mbytes of digital data.

The drive unit has the following features:

•Reads and writes data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA and Multi-Session standard formats.

•Reads standard CD-DA (“Red Book”) encoded discs, and reads and writes CD-R discs conforming to “Orange Book Part II.”

•Supports the following write modes: Disc at once, Session at once, Track at once, Variable packet, Fixed packet and Multisession.

•Outputs the audio as 16-bit digital data over the SCSI interface.

•Supports read and write operation at each standard speed, double speed and quadruple speed, and read-only operation at eightfold speed.

Supports real time error correction at all speeds.

•5 1/4 inch half-height drive form factor.

•SCSI bus interface embedded. (Based on SCSI-2)

•2 MB buffer memory.

•Capable of audio CD playback provided with audio line output and headphones jack.

•Fast access time assures high-speed reading and writing opera- tions.

•CD caddy for disc protection.

•Power loading and power eject.

•Emergency eject function which allows the caddy to be ejected manually.

•Capable of real time layered error correction.

•Employs a casing with an airtight frame.

Install the appropriate application software before using this unit.

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