Method and apparatus for reproducing data from recording medium using local storage

A method for reproducing data from a recording medium using a local storage comprising the steps of:

• a) generating a virtual package for reproducing data in the recording medium and data in the local storage;
• b) downloading data associated with the recording medium, and updating the virtual package using a binding unit with missing data, such that the virtual package includes a PlayList capable of being played before all the data is completely downloaded;
• and
• c) playing the PlayList while the missing data is downloaded.

An apparatus for reproducing data from a recording medium using a local storage comprising:

• a pickup unit for reading data of the recording medium;
• a local storage for downloading the data associated with the recording medium, and storing the downloaded data;
• and
• a controller for generating a virtual package using a binding unit with missing data associated with the recording medium, such that the virtual package includes a PlayList capable of being played before all the data is completely downloaded, the controller for playing the PlayList while the missing data is downloaded.