Section 4. Using Your PlexWriter
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Cleaning Discs
For proper read and write performance, your CD-R, CD-RW, and CD-ROM discs
must be clean. Trying to record on a dirty disc may result in a failed session and ruin
the disc.
To clean the disc, wipe the disc using a clean, soft cotton cloth to remove surface dirt
such as fingerprints. Use a straight-line motion, wiping from the center out. Do not
wipe the disc in a circular motion.
Figure 6: Wipe the Disc from the Center Outward
HINT: Keep your frequently used discs in jewel cases at all times to prevent them
from becoming dirty or damaged.
Playing Audio CDs
In order to listen to an audio CD, you can listen through the sound board in your
computer, or connect headphones to the jack on the PlexWriter. Even if you’re just
using headphones, both the AC adapter and the USB cable must be attached in order
for the drive to operate.
There are two types of audio you may encounter:
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CD-Audio: This comes from audio discs (like the ones used by your home
stereo) that are translated directly by your PlexWriter into sound. Although, in
most cases a sound board and speakers are used to hear this audio, you can also
listen to it by simply plugging a set of headphones or powered speakers into the
headphone jack on the front of your drive. You can control audio playback
through software, and adjust the volume with the front-panel volume control.
