LG RHT497H Service Manual page 99

2) Recording format using organic dye material
(DVD-R / DVD+R)
The format that records data through the creation of recorded marks by changing the organic dye mate-
rial with a laser beam.
• Disc structure
• Recording principles
[ Recording ]
Recording is done by changing the organic dye layer and the substrate with a laser. when a strong
laser is applied to a disc, the temperature of the organic dye material goes up, the dye is decomposed
and the substrate changes at the same time. At this time, a durable bit is created as is the case with a
CD-ROM.
[ Playback ]
Signals are read with the differences of the reflection of a laser from pits.
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