A method for converting a series of m-bit information words to a modulated signal is described. For each information word from the series, an n-bit code word is delivered. The delivered code words are converted to the modulated signal. The code words are distributed over at least one group of a first type and at least one group of a second type. For the delivery of each of the code words belonging to the group of the first type the associated group establishes a coding state of the first type. When each of the code words belonging to the group of the second type is delivered, a coding state of the second type is established which is determined by an information word belonging to the delivered code word. When one of the code words is assigned to the received information word, this code word is selected from a set of code words which depends on the coding state. The sets of code words belonging to the coding states of the second type are disjunct. Further a record carrier, a signal, a coding and a recording device are disclosed. |