Section 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Possible Cause #2
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Low levels from audio mixer.
Solution #2
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Check the master, CD and line levels of all audio mixers.
Troubleshooting: Writing Discs
Symptoms
Cannot write to CD-R or CD-RW disc.
Possible Cause #1
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You are using authoring software other than that bundled with your PlexWriter.
Solution #1
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Use the authoring software provided with the PlexWriter.
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To use other types of authoring software, contact the supplier and ensure the
software support the PX-W8432T CD-RW drive. Supported software lists can
also be found on the Plextor web site at www.plextor.com.
Possible Cause #2
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CD-R or CD-RW media is not supported.
Solution #2
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Use CD-R or CD-RW media recommended by Plextor. Supported media lists can
also be found on the Plextor web site at www.plextor.com.
Possible Cause #3
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Disc inserted upside down.
Solution #3
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Eject the disc from tray and load it with the label side up.
Possible Cause #4
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Lack of hard disk capacity.
This varies with different software packages. Contact the software vendor or
check their documentation for recommendations.
Solution #4
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Delete files from your hard disk to free up sufficient space; or use another hard
disk.
Symptoms
CD-R or CD-RW software cannot detect PlexWriter
Possible Cause #1
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Power connector is not attached to PlexWriter.
Solution #1
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Ensure the computer’s power cable is securely attached to the PlexWriter’s
power connector.
