CD, CD-ROM & DVD disc manufacturing in Texas, USA Introduction to CD and CD-ROM July 2003 by Graham Sharpless © 2001 - 2003 Disctronics All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying and recording, without the written permission of the copyright holder. The information contained in this document is intended to provide an overview and is not a comprehensive description of the technology or processes involved for CD or DVD. Disctronics cannot be held liable for any consequence of using this information. For more complete information the reader is advised to see the appropriate CD or DVD specifications. 9 July 2003 2800 Summit Avenue, Plano, Tel: (972) 881 8800 Email:
[email protected] Dallas, Texas 75074, USA Fax: (972) 881 8500 URL: www.discusa.com Introduction to CD and CD-ROM Page 2 of 32 Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................... 3 1.1 Compact Disc Technologies ........................................................................3 1.2 CD Formats..................................................................................................4 2. COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO ................................................ 5 2.1 Digital Audio and Laser Technology ............................................................5 2.2 CD Audio Specification ................................................................................7 2.3 Data Modulation & Error Correction.............................................................9