Apparatus and method for recording/reproducing data, which enable reading of data recorded even when the apparatus stops due to a power failure

摘要

The hard disc is provided with two areas for storing file system management information and content management information. The disc recorder records double file system management information and content management information onto the hard disc. Further, information indicating a procedure for updating file system management information is described in a flash descriptor, and a procedure for updating content management information is described in a robust descriptor.