Section 5. Running DiscDupe 2000
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If you are not successful recording from CD to CD (even at 1X speed) try the Use
Temp Space option or Image File option. Either of these options creates an image
file on your hard disk and then writes that image file to a PlexWriter. This will give
you the best chance to duplicate a disc successfully.
Emulate/Test
If you select Emulate/Test Mode, the software and your PlexWriter perform all the
functions for an actual duplication, except the PlexWriter’s laser is not turned on,
and nothing is actually written to the disc.
Use Emulate/Test mode after any configuration change (new SCSI or EIDE device,
new hard drive, new software, new SCSI controller, etc.) in the system. This will
allow you to verify that the change has not affected CD writing capabilities.
Emulate/Test mode may also be used with a dirty or scratched CD to see if it can be
successfully read. Emulate/Test mode allows you to verify that the CD can be read at
a speed fast enough for duplication.
Verifying the Copied Disc
The Verify Disc option reads the data from your duplicate CD and compares it to the
original disc. (Verify Disc is for data CDs only; audio CD verification is not
currently supported.)
Using BURN-Proof
BURN-Proof is a technology designed to guarantee a successful CD recording even
if you’re using your PC for other tasks during the “burn.” BURN-Proof compensates
for any slow data streams to the recorder and eliminates buffer underrun errors that
can occur if data isn’t provided to the recorder fast enough.
Turning BURN-Proof on in DiscDupe 2000 enables BURN-Proof use only with
Plextor drives that include this technology, such as the 12/10/32. If you don’t check
the BURN-Proof box, the drive operates as any other Plextor drive.
In general, leave BURN-Proof on. It lets you use your computer for other tasks while
you’re burning a CD, while giving the best chance for a successful recording.
NOTE: BURN-Proof is always enabled by default with drives that support this feature.
If your drive does not have BURN-Proof, this choice will be grayed out and
unavailable to you. Plextor drives before the 12/10/32 don’t have BURN-Proof.
For more details on BURN-Proof, please see your PlexWriter’s user’s manual.
