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Contents

Contents

The PX-708A

Introduction

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1.1 Contents of the package

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1.2 System requirements

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1.3 About DVD technology

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1.4 CD and DVD reading, writing and 

rewriting speeds

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CD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
DVD+R/RW   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
DVD-R/RW  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.5 CD and DVD types for writing and 

rewriting

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CD-R   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
CD-RW   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
DVD+R and DVD-R  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
DVD+RW and DVD-RW  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Compatibility with various CD and DVD 
application technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.6 Buffer Underrun Proof Technology

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Buffer Underrun Errors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Buffer Underrun Proof Technology . . . . . . . . . 9

1.7 PoweRec

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1.8 VariRec

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1.9 Precautionary measures

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Installation

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2.1 Before installing your device

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2.2 MASTER/SLAVE setting

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MASTER setting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
SLAVE setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
CSEL (Cable Select) setting  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14

2.3 Mounting and connecting the device

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2.4 Installing the software

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Operation and maintenance

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3.1 The control panel

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3.2 Using the disc tray

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Loading a disc  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Removing a disc   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Opening the device manually to remove a disc  24

3.3 Maintenance

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Device maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
Disc maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26

Troubleshooting

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4.1 Resolving problems yourself

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Problems during installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Problems when reading a disc  . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Problems when writing a disc  . . . . . . . . . . . .  28

4.2 Technical support

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Warranty

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5.1 Warranty conditions

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Spec sheet

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Содержание PX-708A

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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