1. Nero Copyright Nero Multi-layer Proposal 2 nd September 2005 David Burg

2. Nero Copyright Overview -Reading A Multi-layer Feature with list of Format Layers Capacities (accessible through IOCTL_CDROM_GET_CONFIGURATION). CDB LBA bits 31-29 of READ(10), READ(12) is layer select Read Capacity applies to Format Layer 000b only READ / SEND KEY applies to matching layer by key class (CSS or CPRM for DVD, AACS for BD) READ / SEND DISC STRUCTURE applies to matching layer based on command sub-code, and Format Code Current profile is Format Layer 000b. All Format Layer profiles and read features are current. Default Current Format Layer 000b is most legacy layer (CD, then DVD, then BD)

3. Nero Copyright Overview - Writing Only Current Format Layer (000b) write features are current. Write, Format Unit, etc… apply to Current Format Layer (000b) only. To write non-default Format Layer, burning software must select the layer SEND DISC STRUCTURE to change Current Format Layer (000b). Changing provokes media change, see Panasonic proposal page 11)

4. Nero Copyright Details If Multi-layer Feature is not current and CDB LBA bits 31-29 != 0, likely LBA OUT OF RANGE

5. Nero Copyright Compatibility Oldest technology is 000b / default Current Format Layer Other layers priority is vendor specific Newest file system or new playback software with legacy driver must select layer in the READ command Layer selection utility with SEND DISC STRUCTURE must be on user action only

6. Nero Copyright Advantages No change in physical specification No change in file system specification Reasonable impact to command set specification. Takes the best of 2 worlds: all layers are active at all time, each layer is still selectable Single master for BD layer of Hybrid Disc and for non- Hybrid BD Layer selection utility is possible and do not cause user confusion Playback of other layers than Current Format Layer does not cause media change thus no user confusion All layers can be written, no session limitation 8 layers (200 Gb) BD discs will work

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