PlexWriter 16/10/40 Operation Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Getting Started ................................................................................................. 1
About this Manual.............................................................................................. 1
Meet Your PlexWriter 16/10/40A...................................................................... 1
What the PlexWriter 16/10/40A Does ........................................................... 1
Minimum Configuration to Use the PlexWriter 16/10/40A ........................... 2
What You Can Do with the PlexWriter 16/10/40A........................................ 2
Save Your Box!.............................................................................................. 3
What's in the Box ............................................................................................... 3
PlexWriter Drive Features and Controls ............................................................ 4
Front Panel ..................................................................................................... 4
Rear Panel ...................................................................................................... 5
About Software .................................................................................................. 6
Mastering Software ........................................................................................ 6
Packet Writing Software ................................................................................ 6
Duplication Software...................................................................................... 6
Precautions ......................................................................................................... 7
2. Installing Your PlexWriter.............................................................................. 9
QuickStart Installation—For Experienced PC Users Only............................. 9
Open the Computer and Prepare for Installation ................................................ 9
Determine Your Existing IDE Configuration..................................................... 10
Set the Drive’s Jumper ....................................................................................... 10
Changing the Jumper on Your Internal PlexWriter Drive .............................. 11
Select an IDE Configuration .............................................................................. 12
About Cable Select............................................................................................. 14
Install the PlexWriter Drive ............................................................................... 14
Record the Serial Number .............................................................................. 14
Mount the PlexWriter Drive in the Computer ................................................ 14
Using Sound Boards and Audio Cables ............................................................. 19
Choosing and Connecting Audio Cables........................................................ 19
Make Sure the Drive Is Recognized ................................................................... 20
Enable DMA ...................................................................................................... 21
3. Installing and Using Software ......................................................................... 23
Install Device Drivers......................................................................................... 23
Install Plextor Applications Software................................................................. 24
Plextor Manager 2000 .................................................................................... 24
CD Res-Q ....................................................................................................... 24
Other Applications Software .............................................................................. 25
4. Using Your PlexWriter .................................................................................... 27
What Media to Use ............................................................................................ 27
Tray Loading and Operation .............................................................................. 28
Handling CD Media ....................................................................................... 28
Cleaning Discs ............................................................................................... 29
Playing Audio CDs............................................................................................. 29
