TDK Cyclone CD-R/RW Writer in
Vertical Position

TDK Cyclone CD-R/RW Writer in
Horizontal Position

Comments : 1. For writing image files it is more appropriate to use Nero Burning Rom such that folders can be designated for images. The writing speed can be as high as 48X. 2. Copying music or preparation of song album can be done by using Nero Burning Rom. The writing speed can be as high as 48X. However, experiment will be made to compare the sound quality when 4X and 8X speeds are used.*** 3. For copying VCD it is recommended that the Nero Express be used. From our tests the writing speed up to 48X can be done. As shown here the time required for creating image for writing is the same because it is the read time by CD-ROM in the PC. The writing time depends on the preset writing speed. Test result with 40X writing speed took 8.00 minutes as compared to 23 minutes 29 seconds when 4X speed was used. *** Note for Copying Music CD To get good result the good quality CD-R, especially CD-R marked for Phono or Audio, should be used. The writing speed 4X will give better sound quality than writing at higher speed.  From our tests we used Mitsubishi CD-R Audio Phono-R which costs 30 Baht/CD-R or (US.Cents 70). The sound quality is excellent and even better than the original. As a comparison try : Click here for TDK CD-R Audio Pro At the time of writing we can not get TDK CD-R Audio Pro yet. (Updated 17/6/2003) Note : This is not an advertizing article.

Burning images/data/digital pictures on CD-R can be easily done
at 2X, 4X, and 8X speed using older CD-R/RW drive. For burning
music CD and VCD the 2X or 4X speed can be successful. But
to be sure the other applications on PC must be stopped. The
burning process will take at least 30 minutes for writing one VCD.

With the older CD-R/RW drive we encountered buffer underrun
problems in burning music CD and VCD. Sometimes the burning
process advanced to 97% completion and the error occurred.

With the new TDK Cyclone CD-R/RW Writer, 48X/16X/48X speeds
with Buffer Under Run Protection, writing data, music and VCD
can be done at a much faster speed.

2. Copying Music CD
The Nero Burning Software was used and the music data was analyzed
in the PC hard disk before burning took place. Results are :

3. Copying VCD
The Nero Express, copy entire disc function  was used. For copying one
VCD (approx.66.5 minutes running time) with the writing speed of 4X and
with 40X the results are compared as follows :

4. Copying VCD/Karaoke Using Different Quality CD-R
Writing the low cost CD-R at 40X speed was carried out successfully
but when the CD-R was played there were some problems with pictures
and sound running not smoothly. However, there is no problems if
the burning speed is 16X. (Updated 14/6/2003)

Summary :
1. With the Buffer Under Run Protection it is possible to burn CD-R
at high speed, e.g. 32X, 40X, 48X when the TDK Cyclone External
CD-R/RW is connected via USB 2.0 port/hub. Our tests show that
substantial time saving is obtained and the writing process is very
smooth.
2. If low cost CD-R is used the writing speed should be reduced
to not more than 16X.

             
             Experiment with various CD-R is recommended.