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Appendix C –CD Creation hints & tips
CDs for Distribution
Many users ask how they should make CDs suitable for mass distribution. There are
many software packages available for CD mastering. TEAC does not recommend any
specific package over another. However there are some basic recommendations. These
are:
For creating CD data discs for distribution, use ISO 9660 Mode 1 unless your application
specifically requires CD-XA Mode 2. Error correction is higher in Mode 1, and legacy
systems are more likely to be able to read this format.
If you intend to duplicate the disc, do not use UDF or Packet writing software (e.g. Direct
CD, PacketCD, Spira). These types of disc contain bad blocks because of the way that the
UDF system writes them. Masters containing bad blocks (intentional or not) are rejected
as unreadable. Certain copy-protection systems utilise bad blocks, and since this
equipment is not designed to defeat such systems (see illegal copying / piracy section at
the front of this manual) they are rejected.