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Table of Contents
Handling DVD and CD Media.................................................. 35
Cleaning Discs .......................................................................... 36
Mounting Position......................................................................... 36
Playing DVDs ............................................................................... 37
Writing to DVD Media ................................................................. 37
Specifying +R/RW or -R/RW ................................................... 37
Which Should I Choose?........................................................... 37
Writing to CD-R and CD-RW Media ........................................... 38
Using the LED Indicator ............................................................... 38
LED Color................................................................................. 38
LED Blink Rate......................................................................... 39
Switching Between SpeedRead and Silent Operation................... 39
Advantages of Buffer Underrun Proof Technology ...................... 40
Advantages of VariRec Technology ............................................. 41
How the Default VariRec Setting Is Determined ...................... 41
Changing the VariRec Setting................................................... 42
When You Write with VariRec................................................. 42
Advantages of Overburn ............................................................... 42
4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ............................................ 43
Cleaning the PX-708A Drive ........................................................ 43
Upgrading Firmware ..................................................................... 44
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 44
Emergency Eject ........................................................................... 44
Using the Self-Test Diagnostics.................................................... 45
Performing the Self-Test ........................................................... 46
What the Self-Test Results Indicate .......................................... 48
Appendix A: PX-708A Specifications............................................ 49
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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