US05546369Optical disk system for recording and reproducing a mini disk and standard compact discs
AssigneeSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Assign./FiledAug. 13, 1996/ March 30, 1995
InventorsLee; Hyung-hee, Heo; Jung-kwon
SummaryCD and MD recorder with the ability to store ATRAC data on a CD.
AbstractIn an optical disk recording and reproducing apparatus, audio data compressed in MD format can be recorded on a CD-sized optical disk and can be reproduced from both mini disks and compact disks. A disk for reproducing, in which audio data compressed in MD format is recorded by forming pits on a CD-sized polycarbonate substrate, enjoys a long play back time.