FIELD: information carrier and method and device for reproducing data.
SUBSTANCE: on an information carrier having starting area, user data area and end area, information is recorded concerning whether data is recorded onto carrier in form of swaying pits. Aforementioned information is recorded at least in part of beginning or end area. Additional information, recorded in swaying pits, contains at least one of the following: information carrier type identifier, serial number, type of recorded content, carrier manufacturer and copy protection data.
EFFECT: possible fast and precise reproduction of additional information from carrier.
6 cl, 7 dwg
