A method for controlling a specific output power level emitted from a
laser diode (LD) in an optical pick-up head unit (OPU) is disclosed. The
LD is configured to provide a plurality of output power levels for
accessing/recording an optical disc. The method includes: determining a
specific power control value according to a first output power level, a
second output power level, a first power control value of the first
output power level, and the specific output power level, wherein the
first output power level is less than the specific output power level and
greater than the second output power level; and driving the LD to emit
the specific output power level according to the specific power control
value, the first power control value, and a second power control value of
the second output power level.