Section 3. Using Your PlexWriter
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HINT: Keep your frequently used discs in jewel cases at all times to prevent them
from becoming dirty or damaged.
Using the Writing Speed Indicator
When you are writing to a CD or CD-RW disc, the color and blink rate of the front-
panel LED indicator indicate the speed of writing, as follows:
LED blink interval in
milliseconds
Write speed
Amber, 40 ms
41–48X CD-R;
Ultra-Speed CD-RW
Amber, 80 ms
32–40X CD-R;
High-Speed CD-RW
Amber, 150 ms
4–31X (CD-R);
Normal Speed CD-RW
Green blinking
BURN-Proof working
Using SpeedRead
The default reading speed for your PlexWriter is 40X. However, for some types of
discs, SpeedRead boosts this reading speed to 48X. SpeedRead gives you control of
the maximum read speed while maintaining data integrity and safe operation.
SpeedRead may be supported by the recording software you’re using. You can also
activate it manually with the eject button.
What SpeedRead Does
SpeedRead changes the default read speed from 40X to 48X (via hardware or
software) for the following types of discs:
•
Pressed data CD
•
CD-R data CD
Other disc types (for example, CD-DA, mixed mode, and CD-RW) are read at 40X
even with SpeedRead enabled.
CAUTION: Reading a poorly balanced or cracked data disc at 48X speed greatly
increases the likelihood of disc failure and damage to your drive, and people or items
located in front of the drive door. The Plextor warranty does not cover drive damage
resulting from shattered discs. Please examine your discs before use and verify there
are no visible cracks in the hub area. If the disc makes an abnormal or loud noise
during spinup, it may be an indication of a poorly balanced or eccentric disc. In this
case eject the disc immediately.
The PlexWriter’s reinforced tray bezel and drive bezel can resist the escape of the
disc or disc fragments in the event of disc failure at this high 48X speed.
