Section 4. PlexTools Professional Functions
PlexTools Professional Reference Guide
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Changing VariRec Settings
The VariRec function allows you to change the laser power when writing CD-DA on
CD-R at 4X or 8X (TAO or DAO). The default setting reflects an optimized laser
power with lowest jitter. Changing this setting will result in a change of sound or
sound quality, and a change in playability or compatibility with existing players.
Figure 10: VariRec Drive Settings Window
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Enable VariRec
: Enables or disables VariRec.
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Slider
: Increases or decreases laser power by up to 4 degrees in either the
positive or negative direction from the default.
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Recording Speed
: Selects recording speed.
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Recording Strategy
: Selects a recording strategy based on the type of dye used
on the disc media. Example options include Default, Azo, Cyanine,
Phthalocyanine A, B, C, or D.
Changing GigaRec Settings
GigaRec extends the capacity of a standard CD-R disc up to 40 percent. For instance,
a Type 80 CD normally allows 700 MB of data and 80 minutes of recording. But
with GigaRec, you can get up to 1 GB of data on a single Type 80 CD. This
translates into a 2-hour movie with 1 MB/s compression; or 2 hours and 46 minutes
of video with 780-MB/s compression.
