Section 3. Using Your PX-230A
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HINT: Keep your frequently used discs in jewel cases at all times to
prevent them from becoming dirty or damaged.
Mounting Position
You can operate your PX-230A drive in either a horizontal or a vertical
position.
Writing to CD-R and CD-RW Media
In conjunction with your drive, mastering and packet writing software
allows you to write audio, video, data, or other information to writable
(CD-R) or rewritable (CD-RW) media. The PX-230A writes to all types
of CD-RW media.
Using the Disc/Busy Indicator
The color and blink rate (in milliseconds) of the front-panel disc/busy
indicator give you information about the drive’s operation, as follows:
Operation
Disc/busy
LED color
On/Off/Blink
Blinking
interval
No disc – Off –
Error – Off –
Ready Green On –
Read data Green Blink 160ms
Read disc’s TOC,
PMA
Green Blink 320ms
Play audio Green Blink 1280ms
OPC operational Green Blink 640ms
Real or simulated
burn
Green Blink 640ms