Plextor PlexWriter 48/24/48U, Installation And User Manual

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Section 3. Using Your PlexWriter
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Some specialized software supports setting SpeedRead. With this software, you can
select 48X as the default read speed via software control. Check your software
manual for instructions for enabling and disabling SpeedRead with software.
Please see Plextor’s web site for current information regarding software support for
SpeedRead.
NOTE : If SpeedRead is selected by software, hardware control is overridden. When
the software disables SpeedRead, you can again change to SpeedRead using the
eject button.
Advantages of BURN-Proof
The PlexWriter 48/24/48U incorporates BURN-Proof, which guarantees that you can
write discs at high speed, and still use your computer for other tasks while you’re
writing.
To prevent the interruption of data during writing, every CD-R/RW drive has a
buffer, a memory chip that acts as a kind of “holding area.” (Typically, the buffer
size is 2 MB or 4 MB.) However, this buffer can be emptied quickly when you write
at high speeds, or if you use other applications (like surfing the Internet or playing
games or watching movies) while writing.
BURN-Proof compensates for any interruption in data flow to the disc. It
“remembers” where writing stopped on the disc when the data flow was interrupted,
then restarts writing in the same place once the data is available again. BURN-Proof
in your PlexWriter 48/24/48U means you can safely use your computer for other
things while you’re writing to a CD-R or CD-RW disc. It lets you multitask freely
and easily, and lets you successfully create CDs on the first attempt.
Advantages of VariRec Technology
This drive is equipped with VariRec (Variable Recording) technology, a feature
offered by Plextor that allows you to manually adjust the drive's laser power during
the audio recording process. VariRec supports 4X CD-DA writing with CD-R discs.
NOTE : In order for you to actually perform the adjustment, VariRec must be
supported by the recording software you’re using.
Being able to adjust the laser power during the recording process can have some
definite advantages. For instance, depending on the capabilities of your specific
audio equipment, you may be able to change the sound quality of your recordings to
suit the equipment. Or you may be able to correct compatibility problems that occur
when playing discs on certain audio players.