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Playing DVDs ............................................................................... 29
Writing to DVD Media ................................................................. 30
Writing to CD-R and CD-RW Media ........................................... 30
Using the Disc/Busy Indicator ...................................................... 31
Disc/Busy Color ........................................................................ 31
Disc/Busy Indicator Blink Rate................................................. 32
Switching Between SpeedRead and Silent Operation................... 32
Advantages of Buffer Underrun Proof Technology ...................... 33
Advantages of VariRec Technology ............................................. 34
How the Default VariRec Setting Is Determined ...................... 34
Changing the VariRec Setting................................................... 35
When You Write with VariRec................................................. 35
Advantages of Overburn ............................................................... 35
4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ............................................ 37
Cleaning the PX-708UF Drive...................................................... 37
Upgrading Firmware ..................................................................... 38
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 38
Emergency Eject ........................................................................... 39
Using the Self-Test Diagnostics.................................................... 39
What You'll Need ..................................................................... 39
Performing the Self-Test ........................................................... 40
What the Self-Test Results Indicate .......................................... 41
5. Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................... 43
Appendix A: PX-708UF Specifications.......................................... 45
Appendix B: Technical Support .................................................... 59
How to Contact Plextor Technical Support................................... 60
Before You E-mail/Log On/FAX/Call for Support....................... 60
Returns .......................................................................................... 61
Contacting Plextor's RMA Department .................................... 61
Packing Your Drive................................................................... 62
Shipping Your Drive to Plextor ................................................ 62
Appendix C: Warranty................................................................... 63
If You're Outside the U.S. or Canada ........................................... 64
Index................................................................................................. 65
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