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6. Frequently Asked Questions about Recording
What media should I use for my PlexWriter?
Supported media lists can also be found on the Plextor web site at www.plextor.com.
When can I use CD-RW media?
CD-RW media can only be used for writing in ReWritable drives. It is readable only
in ReWritable drives or newer MultiRead CD-ROMs with UDF readers installed.
UDF readers are available from software companies that develop packet writing
software. With CD-RW media you can:
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Use as if it were a large capacity floppy disc.
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Transport files to and from work.
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Copy your important data periodically.
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Store large projects as you develop them.
When should I use CD-R media?
CD-R media can be read in most CD-ROM, CD-Recordable or CD-ReWritable
drives. Use CD-R media to:
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Permanently archive important data.
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Copy your music to CD for personal use.
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Create specific format discs.
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Create disc for distribution to others.
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Share non-editable presentations
Why doesn’t CD-Copier work?
Some possible reasons are:
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Some CD-ROM drives are not fast enough for direct copying to the PlexWriter.
They cannot stream data fast enough to record at 8X or are not capable of digital
audio extraction at high speed.
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The CD-R disc being used is poor quality, scratched, badly manufactured, or has
oily fingerprints.
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Some CDs have copy prevention or other feature that does not allow direct CD-
to-CD duplication.
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Software may not support that disc format.
Why am I getting buffer underrun errors?
Recording CDs requires a source device to provide an uninterrupted stream of data.
A buffer underrun occurs when the data stream is interrupted. This can occur if:
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Another application interrupts the writing process.
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The write speed is set higher than the source drive can supply data.
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Lack of computer memory.
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Poor quality discs, scratched discs, discs with fingerprints, or badly
manufactured discs.
