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Spec sheet

Contents

6. Spec sheet

Disc

Recordable CD Format

CD-DA, CD EXTRA, CD-ROM Mode 1, CD-ROM Mode 2, CD-ROM XA, 
Multisession, Photo CD, VideoCD,  CD TEXT, CD+G, UDF, CD-I

Recordable DVD Formats

DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, Multisession, Multiborder, DVD+VR

Recording Disc type

CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW

CD-R/RW Recording Method

Disc at Once, Track at Once, Session at Once, Multisession, Packet writing,
Mount Rainier

DVD-R/RW Recording  methods

Disc at Once, Multiborder, Incremental, Restricted Overwriting

DVD+R/RW Recording methods

Sequential Write, Random Access Write, Multisession, Mount Rainier

Interface

Enhanced IDE (ATAPI)

Drive Performance

Data Transfer rate

DVD Read: 6,750 - 16,200 KB/S (MAX) 

Write: 6,750 - 10,800 KB/S (MAX)

CD

Read: 2,550 - 6,000 KB/S (MAX) 
Write: 6,000 KB/S (MAX)

Burst Mode

PIO Mode 4, Ultra DMA Mode-2 (33 MB/S), DMA-2 (16.6 MB/S)

Access Time

CD
DVD < 150 ms

Data Buffer

2 MB

Optical Pick up

Laser: Semiconductor

Slide Mechanism

DC Motor, Gear

Spindle Motor 

Brushless Motor

Error Rate

Mode-1: 1 Block/10

12

 Bits

Mode-2: 1 Block/10

9

 

Bits (Reference)

< 100 ms 

Summary of Contents for PX-708A

Page 1: ...9 Precautionary measures 10 2 Installation 11 2 1 Before installing your device 11 2 2 MASTER SLAVE setting 11 MASTER setting 13 SLAVE setting 14 CSEL Cable Select setting 14 2 3 Mounting and connecti...

Page 2: ...rnally but should be fitted inside your PC and connected to your motherboard via an E IDE cable Most PCs use the E IDE Enhanced Integrated Device Electronics interface to communicate with the hard dis...

Page 3: ...Name Location Purchase Date Pleasefill in and send by post to Plextor Prier de remplir et renvoyer Plextor Bitte ausf llen und zur ckschicken zu Plextor WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD 48 24 48A PX 708A 48...

Page 4: ...disk space 1 3 About DVD technology DVD Digital Versatile Disc Digital Video Disc is an optical storage technology that is expected to replace the CD over the next few years Today DVDs are most widely...

Page 5: ...ed You can calculate the maximum transfer speed of your device by multiplying the specified figures by 150 KB s DVD R RW For DVD devices single speed corresponds to 1 321 MB s which means that a singl...

Page 6: ...can write to one CD over several sessions Consult your software manual for more information on writing to CDs over multiple sessions CD RW CD RW discs are rewritable This means that data that is stor...

Page 7: ...te DVDs in both formats but notice that the maximum writing speed is two times higher in DVD R than in DVD R DVD RW and DVD RW Also for rewriting DVDs two different formats DVD RW and DVD RW are in us...

Page 8: ...also that depending on the manufacturing quality and the software used some CDs and DVDs cannot be written to CD DVD Type Write ReWrite Read Play Write ReWrite Read Play CD DA Audio CD CD ROM Mode 1...

Page 9: ...andom point resulting in errors on the CD DVD that will probably render it unusable This type of error is called a buffer underrun error Buffer Underrun Proof Technology The PX 708A is equipped with a...

Page 10: ...this manual Do not use the device in places with a high level of humidity excessive dust or poor ventilation Do not place the device in direct sunlight or close to heating appliances Do not place the...

Page 11: ...touching the enclosure Do this to the peripheral equipment too Undo the cables which are still connected to the PC Make sure that when you come to reconnect you still know which cables belong where 2...

Page 12: ...onnector The devices which are connected to the E IDE connectors should be correctly set up so that the computer is able to distinguish between them This setting is called the MASTER SLAVE setting and...

Page 13: ...me connector and therefore to the same cable this device must be set up as the SLAVE It is strongly recommended that you set up your CD R RW device as the MASTER and connect it to the secondary connec...

Page 14: ...you use this setting the MASTER SLAVE setting is made automatically If another device is connected to the same connector this also has to be set up to Cable Select Moreover you must ensure that you u...

Page 15: ...ystem case is secured with screws at the rear Sometimes screws are also located on the side or the bottom Use a crosshead screwdriver to loosen the screws Make sure that when doing this you only undo...

Page 16: ...em For further details consult your PC manual Step 3 Place the device into the free 5 25 inch bay Slide the device into the front of the bay If you notice that there isn t much space left at the rear...

Page 17: ...bon cable also has a red line on it Make sure that the red line is located at pin 1 on the right hand side Step 5 Connect the audio cables If your PC is fitted with a sound card you can relay the soun...

Page 18: ...is supplied with your sound card Connect the other end of the cable to your CD R RW device Step 6 Connect the power cable A number of 4 pin power cables consisting of a red two black and a yellow wir...

Page 19: ...the device in position using the supplied screws Step 8 Replace the cover on the computer and screw it back into position Step 9 Reconnect all cables plug in the plugs into the wall socket and switch...

Page 20: ...ftware Pinnacle Studio Video editing and authoring software CyberLink PowerDVD DVD player software PlexTools Professional CD DVD Utility software To install an application insert the CD into the CD re...

Page 21: ...n to open and close the disc tray 2 Headphone jack 3 5 millimeter Stereo mini jack for headphones or powered speakers to listen to your audio CDs 3 Headphone volume control You can adjust the volume o...

Page 22: ...to remove it in the usual way using the eject button To do this use the supplied eject pin see Opening the device manually to remove a disc on page 24 3 2 Using the disc tray Loading a disc Step 1 Pre...

Page 23: ...ess the eject button again to close the disc tray Removing a disc Step 1 Press the eject button on the control panel to open the disc tray Step 2 Hold the disc by its edges and carefully remove it fro...

Page 24: ...ally to remove a disc It can happen that the disc tray cannot be opened in the usual way as a result of a power outage or a mechanical defect When this is the case follow the steps set out below to ma...

Page 25: ...Carefully continue to slide the disc tray open Step 4 Hold the disc by its edges and carefully remove it from the disc tray Step 5 Carefully push the disc tray shut 48 24 48A PX 504A PX 708A 48 24 48...

Page 26: ...ge the enclosure of your device Disc maintenance You can clean your discs using a commercially available CD DVD anti static spray or CD DVD cleaning kit Make sure that you do not scratch the discs whi...

Page 27: ...oard or your PC For further details consult your motherboard or PC manual Check whether DMA Direct Memory Access has been activated Problems when reading a disc Press the eject button to check whether...

Page 28: ...your IDE controller have been installed These are normally supplied together with your motherboard or your PC For further details consult your motherboard or PC manual Check whether DMA Direct Memory...

Page 29: ...5 30 P M PST M F Tel 1 510 440 2000 Toll Free US Canada 1 800 886 3935 Fax 1 510 651 9755 Technical support E mail support plextor com RMA requests E mail rmasupport plextor com Sales support E mail...

Page 30: ...h as the sound recorder disc tray etc Plextor can under no circumstance be held liable for direct special or indirect damages such as but not limited to data loss damage or loss of property or equipme...

Page 31: ...ording methods Disc at Once Multiborder Incremental Restricted Overwriting DVD R RW Recording methods Sequential Write Random Access Write Multisession Mount Rainier Interface Enhanced IDE ATAPI Drive...

Page 32: ...Consumption 16W Interface Connector IDE Bus 40 Pin Header Type Audio Output Analog Output SPDIF Jumper Switches Master Slave CSEL DMA Environmental Conditions Setting Place Temperature 5 40 C Humidit...

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