APPARATUS FOR AND METHOD OF RECORDING DIGITAL INFORMATION SIGNALS

摘要

A recording apparatus for recording digital information signals on a removable rewritable disc like recording medium has been proposed. The apparatus comprises writing means (21, 22, 25) for recording the digital information signals and control means (20) for controlling the recording. The apparatus is capable of performing initialization, formatting and defect management of a rewritable medium. Further, the apparatus is capable of storing first file system data in a user area (UA) and second file system data in a general application area (GAA) on the medium. The control means (20) are adapted to enlarge GAA and to store the second file system data in it. This increases a number of files in UA, which can be addressed by the second file system data.