PlexWriter 8/4/32 Operation Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Getting Started.............................................................................................1
About this Manual.......................................................................................... 1
Meet Your PlexWriter 8/4/32 ......................................................................... 1
What the PlexWriter 8/4/32 Does................................................................ 1
What You Can Do with the PlexWriter 8/4/32............................................. 2
Save Your Box!.......................................................................................... 3
What's in the Box ........................................................................................... 3
PlexWriter Drive Features and Controls.......................................................... 4
Front Panel................................................................................................. 4
Rear Panel.................................................................................................. 5
About Mastering Software.............................................................................. 5
Precautions .................................................................................................... 6
2. Installing Your PlexWriter ..........................................................................7
QuickStart Installation—For Experienced PC Users Only ........................... 7
Open the Computer and Prepare for Installation .............................................. 7
Determine Your Existing IDE Configuration .................................................. 8
Set the Drive’s Jumpers.................................................................................. 9
Changing the Jumper on Your Internal PlexWriter Drive............................. 9
Select an IDE Configuration ........................................................................... 10
About Cable Select......................................................................................... 12
Install the PlexWriter Drive ............................................................................ 12
Record the Serial Number........................................................................... 12
Mount the PlexWriter Drive in the Computer .............................................. 12
Using Soundboards and Audio Cables ............................................................ 17
Choosing and Connecting Audio Cables ..................................................... 17
Make Sure the Drive Is Recognized ................................................................ 17
Enable DMA.................................................................................................. 19
3. Installing and Using Software......................................................................21
Install Device Drivers..................................................................................... 21
Install Plextor Applications Software.............................................................. 22
PlextorManager 2000 ................................................................................. 22
CD Res-Q*................................................................................................. 22
Other Applications Software........................................................................... 23
4. Using Your PlexWriter ................................................................................25
What Media to Use......................................................................................... 25
Tray Loading and Operation ........................................................................... 25
Handling CD Media ................................................................................... 26
Cleaning Discs ........................................................................................... 26
Playing Audio CDs ........................................................................................ 27
Connections for Playing Audio CDs ........................................................... 27
Writing to CD-R and CD-RW Media.............................................................. 28
5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ..............................................................29
Upgrading Firmware ...................................................................................... 29
