Section 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
PlexWriter 8/4/32 Operation Manual
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Possible Causes #2
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Network is being used.
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Mouse was moved or Windows screensaver activated while writing.
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Other applications are running.
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Power save mode is active.
Solution #2
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If problems occur when writing, reduce the load on CPU resources. Some ways
to do this are:
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Log off from the network.
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Don’t use the mouse.
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Disable the screensaver or power save mode.
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Exit all other applications.
Possible Cause #3
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Shortage of PC memory. If there is insufficient main memory in the PC, data
may be swapped to the hard disk, and this can cause a buffer underrun.
Solution #3
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Increase the PC’s main memory capacity.
Possible Cause #4
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PlexWriter and other IDE CD-ROM drive are connected on the same cable.
Solution #4
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When writing from another IDE device to the PlexWriter on the same bus using
on-the-fly writing, the IDE bus is very busy and it may cause writing errors. This
depends on your system speed and configuration. Use the image writing method
for best results (safe mode) or record at lower speed.
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Put the IDE CD-ROM drive on the primary bus and PlexWriter as the only
device on the secondary bus (Master).
Possible Cause #5
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PlexWriter and hard disk are connected on the same cable.
Solution #5
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Remove the PlexWriter from the cable and re-connect it to a secondary IDE port.
Possible Cause #6
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Automatic thermal recalibration triggered.
Some high-speed hard disks are equipped with an automatic thermal
re-calibration function.)
Solution #6
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Use another hard disk in this case.
