Mastering and Testing the CD-ROM

This chapter explains how to create a master CD-ROM on a CD-ROM recording station and perform the necessary testing. The chapter includes the following topics:

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Preparation and Setup for the Mastering Process
Creating a CD-ROM Disc for Testing
Testing the CD-ROM Disc Using the Debugger
Creating a CD-ROM Disc for Encryption

For More Information

You can find additional information that is relevant to the CD recording process in the following chapters:

Recording station setup and recommended recorders and recording media are discussed in Hardware and Software Requirements.
Delivery for Encryption provides summary information of all encryption requirements. Detailed information is in the "Essentials Kit" available from 3DO CD Operations.
Appendix A, "CD-ROM Mastering Checklist," in the hardcopy documentation is helpful during the mastering process.
The Disc Processing Form, which is part of the Essentials Kit, lists all requirements and states which discs you need to send to The 3DO Company.