CDR Tests

The Ricoh DVD+RW MP5120A supports up to 12x (CLV) writing. The drive includes "JustLink" as the main anti-buffer underrun protection. We did our tests with Nero v5.5.5.1/5.5.5.4, CloneCD v3.0.9.1 and Padus DJ v3.50.799 software. For the CDR tests we used: Creation 74min (12x), Taiyo Yuden 74 & 80min (24x), Mitsui 74min (24 & 16x) and Verbatim/TDK 74min HS-RW media.

- CD-R Tests
We created a "DataCD" job with data slightly higher than 74mins (74:03:65). We burned the same job with all three drives, using the same media:

The Ricoh MP5120A needs 406secs to finish the task, which is exactly what the competition also offers.

- 80min CDs:
Following the same procedure as in the previous test, we created a DataCD with data higher than 80min (80:01:47). The Ricoh MP5120A needs 439secs to end the task:

- Writing Quality Tests:

We used Creation 74min CD-R 12x certified media (real manufacturer Plasmon), and wrote a full 74min CD. All CDs were burned with Nero 5.5.5.4, and they were Audio CDs with 74:51:27 length size. The produced CDs were measured from DigitalDrives:

The Ricoh MP5120A produced 8.3 average C1 errors, when using low quality media from "Creation". When using higher quality media (such as Taiyo Yuden 80min 24x), it produced low C1 error rates (1.5 average). The following graph comes from the Creation 74min 12x media:

- Overburning Tests:
The Ricoh MP5120Aa drive supports up to 99minute CDs overburning capabilities as our tests with Nero showed:

- CD-Text Results:
We created several AudioCDs with CD-Text enabled. The Ricoh MP5120A can write/read CD-Text without any problems.

- CloneCD Tests:
CloneCD v3.0.9.1 reports that the drive supports the DAO-RAW writing feature and "JustLink". From our tests results DAO-RAW writing works without any problem for SafeDisc 1, LaserLock 1/2 and SecuROM 2 protections.

- SD2 Support:
For the SD2 test we used the "No One Lives For Ever", "Max Payne" and "Emperor Battle for Dune" CD titles. We used the Ricoh MP5120A both as reader/writer. The produced backup didn't play using the same drive or any drive we tested. Therefore the MP5120 drive cannot produce SD2 working backups.

- 8cm mini CDs:
The Ricoh MP5120A supports ONLY reading of 8cm CDs as the specifications state. Ricoh also suggests avoiding reading business cards.

- Buffer Underrun tests:
The Ricoh MP5120A supports the "JustLink" anti-coaster technology for making buffer Underrun error-free CDs. The gap length of JustLink is 2-5micro meters, which may seem big, since the second generation of the "BURN-Proof" technology has 0-gap length. The drive worked fine even under heavy pressure by our side (100% CPU Usage).