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Section 1. Getting Started 

PlexWriter 48/24/48U Installation and Users Manual  

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About Software 

In order to create CD-R and CD-RW discs you will need to have mastering, packet 
writing, or duplication software installed on your computer system. If you purchased 
a retail kit from Plextor, you’ll get software packages that include such software.  
 
For details on the various software packages for writing to CD-R or CD-RW, please 
visit the web sites of the companies whose software you are interested in, refer to 
their user’s manuals, or look at the help option within the software. A list of various 
software packages that you can use with your Plextor drive can be found in the 
Support/Compatibility section of www.plextor.com. 

Precautions 

Like the rest of your computer system, your PlexWriter requires reasonable care in 
its installation and use. 
 

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Keep the area around your drive clean from dust, smoke, and other contaminants. 

 

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Do not allow moisture or liquids, including water or cleaning fluids, to touch the 
drive. Thinner, benzene, or alcohol-based solvents can mar your drive’s surface. 

 

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Do not drop or jolt the drive. 

 

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Do not move, carry or transport a disc in the drive because this can cause 
damage. 

 

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Do not attempt to open the drive and service it yourself. Removing the cover may 
expose you to harmful electrical voltages or the laser beam. For your safety, 
entrust service to Plextor-authorized service personnel only. 

 

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Keep your CD discs free of dirt or other contaminants, by storing them in jewel 
cases. Use only industry -standard discs. Do not insert dirty, warped, poorly 
balanced, or cracked discs into the drive. 

 

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Do not clean discs using a circular motion. Instead, using a soft, dry cloth, wipe 
in a radial motion: start at the center of the disc and proceed to the outer edge.  

 

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Страница 1: ...INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL SEPTEMBER 2002 Model PX W4824TU External...

Страница 2: ...or organization of such revision or change This manual is copyrighted all rights reserved It may not be copied photocopied translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form witho...

Страница 3: ...pment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Any changes or modifications should be approv...

Страница 4: ...er t den Funk Entst ranforderungender Postverf gung Nr 243 1991 Wird das Ger t innerhalb einer Anlage zusammen mit anderen Ger ten betrieben so muss bei Inanspruchnahme der Allgemeinen Betriebs genehm...

Страница 5: ...stall in Windows XP Windows 2000 or Windows Me 10 If You Have Windows 98SE 11 Make Sure the Drive Is Recognized 11 If You Have a Macintosh 12 3 Using Your PlexWriter 13 What Media to Use 13 Install De...

Страница 6: ...ults Indicate 21 Appendix A PlexWriter Specifications 23 Appendix B Technical Support 29 How to Contact Plextor Technical Support 29 Before You E mail Log On FAX Call 30 Returns 30 Contacting Plextor...

Страница 7: ...l Plextor s Technical Support Department if your drive needs service And if you run into a problem that doesn t seem to be covered please contact us See Appendix B Technical Support for the different...

Страница 8: ...sacrificing data integrity or safe operation Another important feature of this drive is Overburn If your application software supports Overburn you now have the capability to burn an audio disc up to...

Страница 9: ...pplied on your software disc or available on our web site Macintosh Configuration Macintosh with USB port and OS 8 6 9 x provides USB 1 1 or with OS X provides USB 2 0 What You Can Do with the PlexWri...

Страница 10: ...t box with other contents depending on whom you purchased the drive from and what they included inside the box If the security sticker on top of your box is cut there may be a good reason for example...

Страница 11: ...ore using this feature Headphone jack Stereo mini jack for headphones and powered speakers Volume control Controls volume of headphone jack LED indicator Illuminated to indicate drive operation Green...

Страница 12: ...alog stereo signal Connect a sound board or audio amplifier here if desired Connectors are standard RCA type Power switch Press this switch to turn power on or off Press the 0 down to turn power off 1...

Страница 13: ...Writer requires reasonable care in its installation and use Keep the area around your drive clean from dust smoke and other contaminants Do not allow moisture or liquids including water or cleaning fl...

Страница 14: ...ter 48 24 48U Installation and Users Manual CAUTION Operate your PlexWriter in horizontal position only Plextor does not guarantee the drive s performance in a vertical position Figure 3 Operate Your...

Страница 15: ...ectrical outlet and to the PlexWriter 3 Turn the PlexWriter s power switch ON the 1 position 4 Connect the USB cable from your PlexWriter 48 24 48U drive to the computer That s all there is to it We l...

Страница 16: ...you have a computer with Windows XP Windows 2000 or Windows Me use the following procedure to install your PlexWriter USB drive 1 Turn ON your computer system 2 Connect the AC adapter to your PlexWri...

Страница 17: ...SE on your computer Manual Driver Installation If you have difficulty with the USB driver installation you can manually install the driver To install the USB driver manually 1 Use Windows Explorer to...

Страница 18: ...the manufacturer 5 If the USB controller is listed and does not have a yellow diamond with an exclamation point but you do not see this drive listed as one of the devices contact our Technical Suppor...

Страница 19: ...Media on page 23 for a list of Plextor approved media at the time this manual was printed and see the Plextor web site at http www plextor comfor an updated list You can write to Ultra Speed RW discs...

Страница 20: ...Operation To load and unload the tray 1 While the PlexWriter drive is powered up push the eject button on the front panel The tray drawer slides out in 3 4 seconds Figure 5 Loading the Tray 2 Lay a bl...

Страница 21: ...a clean soft cotton cloth to remove surface dirt such as fingerprints Use a straight line motion wiping from the center out Do not wipe the disc in a circular motion Figure 6 Wipe the Disc from the C...

Страница 22: ...ocated in front of the drive door The Plextor warranty does not cover drive damage resulting from shattered discs Please examine your discs before use and verify there are no visible cracks in the hub...

Страница 23: ...net or playing games or watching movies while writing BURN Proof compensates for any interruption in data flow to the disc It remembers where writing stopped on the disc when the data flow was interru...

Страница 24: ...riRec setting of zero Changing the VariRec Setting VariRec lets you increase or decrease the laser power by up to 2 degrees in either the positive or negative direction from this default You can chang...

Страница 25: ...firmware Before troubleshooting a possible problem with your drive please make sure to visit our web site at www plextor comto check if you have the latest firmware To obtain new firmware for your Pl...

Страница 26: ...to expose the self test switch 4 Set the self test switch to the up ON position Use a pen point paper clip or other similar object 5 While pressing the eject button set the PlexWriter s power switch t...

Страница 27: ...er 48 24 48U drive to the computer NOTE If you cannot connect the USB cable to the PlexWriter make sure the self test switch cover is in the left position covering the self test switch What the Self T...

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Страница 29: ...lable from Maxell Verbatim Mitsubishi Chemical and Taiyo Yuden CAUTION High error rates may occur with media not recommended for 48X speeds CAUTION Possible damage to the disc or the PlexWriter can oc...

Страница 30: ...ession Session At Once Mt Rainier MRW Performance Specifications Read Speed CD Speed Mode 1 Mode 2 CD DA 20 48X Stamp R 18 40X Stamp R RW Stamp RW Stamp R 14 32X Stamp R RW Stamp R RW Stamp R RW 10 24...

Страница 31: ...Time measured from power on until disc is available to read Access Time 65 msec typical Time measured from start command until bus free no disconnect Sleep Mode Entered after 2 minutes of no access t...

Страница 32: ...Write Speed Write blinking speed 40ms amber 41 48X CD R or Ultra Speed CD RW 80ms amber 32 40X CD R or High Speed CD RW 150ms amber 4 31X CD R or Normal Speed CD RW Disc Loading Auto Headphone Jack St...

Страница 33: ...full speed ATAPI support ATAPI compliant Inquiry string PLEXTOR sp CD R sp sp sp PX W4824A NOTE sp indicates a single space Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature 0 to 35 degrees Celsius Perf...

Страница 34: ...y Region Type Agency Standard USA Safety UL UL 1950 Laser FDA FDA 21 CFR EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Canada Safety CSA CSA 22 2 No 950 UL1950 C UL Mark Europe Safety CE EN60950 IEC60825 1 Laser CE IEC 6...

Страница 35: ...found quickly in the support area Select PlexHelper for online troubleshooting or FAQs for common questions If you have not been successful in your quest our Technical Support Department will help yo...

Страница 36: ...you need to return a drive to Plextor you need an RMA Returned Materials Authorization number You need this number before any Plextor drive can be returned for repair or replacement Here s how you get...

Страница 37: ...alled in a computer we recommend you pay a packaging store such as Mail Boxes Etc to ship your drive If you don t have a packaging store in your area ask for packaging pointers when you contact us to...

Страница 38: ...Appendix B Technical Support 32 PlexWriter 48 24 48U Installation and Users Manual This page intentionally left blank...

Страница 39: ...of replacement goods or expense or inconvenience caused by service interruptions Under no circumstances will any person be entitled to any sum greater than the purchase price paid for the unit To obta...

Страница 40: ...Appendix C Warranty 34 PlexWriter 48 24 48U Installation and Users Manual This page intentionally left blank...

Страница 41: ...ad formats 24 reading speed 1 24 reading speed with SpeedRead 16 writing speed 1 24 cleaning disc 15 closing tray 14 computer minimum 3 23 configuration Macintosh 3 minimum 3 23 PC 3 connecting the dr...

Страница 42: ...e 25 inquiry string 27 L laser power adjusting with VariRec 2 optimum 2 laser power adjusting with VariRec 17 18 LED indicator 5 26 blink rate 15 26 BURN Proof and 26 color 15 26 SpeedRead and 16 26 M...

Страница 43: ...iCD 14 specifications performance 24 25 speed monitoring 15 26 reading CD R 1 reading CD RW 1 24 writing CD R 1 24 writing CD RW 24 SpeedRead 2 16 24 disabling 16 eject button and 6 26 enabling manual...

Страница 44: ...nty 33 weight 27 Windows 2000 3 drive installation 10 Windows 98SE 3 drive installation 11 manual driver installation 11 Windows Me 3 drive installation 10 Windows XP 3 drive installation 10 write spe...

Страница 45: ...PlexWriter 48 24 48U Installation and Users Manual 39 Notes...

Страница 46: ...Notes 40 PlexWriter 48 24 48U Installation and Users Manual...

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