Performing The Self-Test - Plextor PX-708UF Installation And User Manual

Section 4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Performing the Self-Test

This tests three functions of the drive: writing at maximum speed,
continuous playback at maximum speed, and random access.
To perform the CD write/read test:
1. Unplug the USB or FireWire cable from the rear of the Plextor PX-
708UF drive.
2. Set the PX-708UF drive's power switch to OFF (so the "0" is
depressed).
3. Slide the SELF TEST switch to the left (ON) position. Use a pen
point, paper clip, or other similar object.
4. While pressing the eject button, set the PX-708UF's power switch to
ON (the "1" is depressed). The front-panel disc/busy indicator blinks
green and amber, and the disc tray opens.
5. Insert a blank Plextor-certified DVD+R, DVD-R, or CD-R disc. Be
sure to use only media of the type recommended by Plextor. Then
close the disc tray.
Y
If the disc/busy indicator blinks amber three times, the loaded
disc is not a blank DVD+R, DVD-R, or CD-R disc. Remove the
disc and insert a blank, Plextor-certified recordable disc.
6. The drive begins the diagnostic routine. Upon completion of the
diagnostic, you see the results:
Y
If there was no problem, the disc is ejected automatically. (That
is, the disc tray opens, allowing you to remove the disc.)
Y
If there was a problem, the disc is not ejected, and you see the
disc/busy indicator blink green. One green blink indicates a
write or read error. Two green blinks indicate an initialization
error.
7. If the disc was not ejected automatically, press the eject button to
eject the disc.
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