Datasheet
R8 Series Drive Command Reference Manual Version 0.90
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4.12.2.4 Time-out & Protect Page
The DISP, SWPP bits are not supported and must be set to 0.
4.12.2.5 Write Parameters Mode Page
The parameters specified in the Write Parameters Mode Page are not applicable to +R/+RW media.
The parameters specified in the Write Parameters Mode Page are not applicable to formatted DVD-RW media.
The default value of the BUFE bit is 1.
If LS_V bit is set to one, the Link Size field must be set to 7h for CD-R/RW or 10h for DVD -R/-RW. If LS_V bit is set to zero, the
drive assumes the Link Size of 7h for CD-R/RW or 10h for DVD-R/-RW. The default value of the LS_V bit is 1, and the default value
of the Link Size field is 10h.
The drive supports following Write Type.
Table 25 - Write Type Field
for CD-R/RW for DVD -R/-RW
Value Definition
Support
Test Write
Support
Test Write
00h Packet/Incremental yes yes yes yes
01h Track-at-once yes yes - -
02h Session-at-once/Disc-at-once yes yes yes yes
03h Raw yes - - -
The default value of the Test Write bit is 0, and the default value of the Write Type field is 0h.
When FP bit is set to one for CD-R/RW media, the Packet Size field must be set to 32. Because the drive supports 64K Fixed Packet
Writing only. The default value of the FP bit is 0.
The Copy bit is not supported, and setting of this bit is ignored.
The drive supports following Data Block Type for CD-R/RW media.
Table 26 – Data Block Type Field
Value Block Size
Definition Support for CD-R/RW
0 2352 Raw data yes
1 2368 Raw data with P and Q sub-channel yes
2 2448 Raw data with P-W sub-channel appended yes
3 2448 Raw data with raw P-W sub-channel appended yes
8 2048 Mode 1 (ISO/IEC 10149) yes
9 2336 Mode 2 (ISO/IEC 10149) yes
10 2048 Mode 2 (CD-ROM XA, form 1) yes
11 2056 Mode 2 (CD-ROM XA, form 1) yes
12 2324 Mode 2 (CD-ROM XA, form 2) yes
13 2332 Mode 2 (CD-ROM XA, form 1, form 2, or mixed form)
yes
Note: Parameter setting
The drive supports writing of DVD and CD. Each media needs different value of Link Size field in Write Parameters page. Current
value of parameter can not change by mounted media automatically. But Default value of Link Size field is changed by mounted media.
If DVD media is mounted, Link Size field of default value in Write Parameter page is set to 10h. If CD media is mounted, it is set to
07h. It recommends following step to setting the Write Parameters page.
1. Get default value of Write Parameters by using MODE SELECT command. ( Page Control (PC) field = 10b)
2. Modify the necessary field on above parameter.
3. Send the modified parameter by using MODE SELECT command.