| 摘要 |
When recording data on a multilayer optical disk, the recording power for a recording layer provided further from the laser beam incident side is optimized. An optical disk includes a first layer and a second layer. When recording data onto the second layer, the amount of return light at the space forming time is detected, and whether the first layer is in an unrecorded state or in a recorded state is determined in accordance with the level of the amount of return light. Then, the recording power for the second layer is changed in accordance with the determination result regarding the unrecorded/recorded state of the first layer. If the transmittance of the first layer decreases as a result of data recording, the recording power for the second layer in a case where the first layer is in the recorded state is set greater than the recording power for the second layer in a case where the first layer is in the unrecorded state. Because the recording power is changed in accordance with the determination result regarding the state of the first layer, the order of recording data in the first layer and the second layer can be set as desired.
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