Feurio Questions & Answers - Questions on
CD-TEXT:
Why can't my writer handle CD-Text?
Question: I want the create CD-TEXT CDs, why can't Feurio!® do it with
my writer? Couldn't I get a new driver? Or do I need a new writer / new firmware
to do this?
Answer:Basically the following applies: Theoretically every writer is capable
of creating CD-TEXT CDs - but unfortunately not in practice.
The problem:
The CD-TEXT data is stored in the R-W subchannels of the lead-in. (On a CD there
is not only the data but also additional "Subchannels" with control information).
Although the writers all write a lead-in and also the subchannels, most writers
only write zeros in the R-W subchannels! And this can not be affected by the
software!
CD-TEXT CDs can not be written unless the software can determine the data written
in the R-W subchannels.
In principle it would be possible to enable EVERY Disc-at-Once capable writer
to write CD-TEXT-CDs through a firmware update.
Exception: The vendor has "cast" the coding of the subchannels "in hardware",
i.e. there is no freely programmable microprocessor but the coding of the subchannel
is carried out by a fixed logic-switch.
In this case you really can't do anything from Feurio!®, the vendor will
have to carry out a firmware update first!
See also:
Questions and Answers - Feurio! CD-Writer: Questions
on CD-Text
Questions and Answers - Feurio! CD-Writer: general
questions
Questions and Answers - Feurio! CD-Writer: problem-solving
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