Plextor MEDIAX PX-MX Series, Manual

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In order to enjoy your PleXtor MediaX fully, it is important that you
understand what formatting the hard disc means. Below is some further
information.
Re-formatting the hard disc at a later date will overwrite all
your files and folders (you will lose all your data) so if you re-
format at a later date please back up your files first.
File System
Your PleXtor MediaX supports 3 file systems
1. UDF (Universal Disk Format)
The data from the AV input of your PleXtor Media X is recorded into the
UDF file system which allows you to edit the recorded data.
You can enjoy all the necessary editing functions like Delete, AB delete,
Merge, rename etc.
UDF will be partitioned as Recording space during format.
2. FAT 32 (File Allocation Table 32bit)
Your PleXtor MediaX supports FAT 32 for easy access of the PleXtor
MediaX when connected as an external HDD. You can record and enjoy
time shift via the FAT 32 file system.
You can copy the files and folders via remote control as well as via your
computer.
FAT32 will be partitioned as a Multi Media disc partition during format.
3. NTFS (NT File System)
Copying files to the NTFS system is only available via your computer
when your PleXtor MediaX is connected as an external HDD. This
partition is mainly used when you want to copy a file size greater than
4GB because FAT32 has a limit of 4GB for a single file.
Recording and time shift are not available in the NTFS file system.
NTFS will be created as part the Multi Media partition during format.
By Remote Control
By Computer as a Target
File System UDF FAT 32 NTFS
Playback Ok OK OK
Record OK OK X
File Copy X OK X
File System UDF FAT 32 NTFS
File Recognition X OK OK
File Copy (Single file under
4GB) X OK OK
File Copy (Single file over
4GB) X X OK
NOTE:
Windows based computers will not see this partition when your PleXtor MediaX is connected to a PC as an external HDD