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1. Mode jumper Figure 6 Factory settings for mode jumper at the rear of the internal drive Changing to a Master Slave or Cable Select The Master Slave Cable Select setting for the drive is determined by the mode jumper The jumper is placed over one of the sets of mode pins To change the drive from Master to Slave or to Cable Select you must move the jumper 20 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive For example to change the drive to be a Slave move the jumper to the middle set of mode pins leaving the other pins uncovered To change the drive for Cable Select move the jumper to the left set of mode pins Note that if any device is jumpered as Cable Select then both devices connected to that cable must be jumpered as Cable Select And if you re not using the newer 80 conductor IDE ATA cable the cable you use must be a special Cable Select cable Changing Jumper Settings e To remove a jumper pull it off with your fingers or a pair of needle nose pliers e To install a jumper push it onto the jumper pins CAUTION Ensure power to the drive is OFF before installing or removing a jumper Install jumpers this way DO NOT install jumpers this way Vertically Horizontally Figure 7 Install the mode jumper across vertical pairs of pins CAUTION Install the mode jumper across the pins as shown vertically Do not connect one pin switch to another b
2. c cecccesceeseceseceseeneecseensecseeeneeenes 37 Handling DVD and CD Media eeeceesceeseeeseeseeeeeneeeneeeneeees 37 Cleaning DISCS ranr si x cee A en hte enh ee 38 Mounting Position ss 1 nck ite keene nh n want 38 Playing DV DS et cscs sc teed Rohe eon eh wees x Rec en 39 Writing to DVD Media 00 cceeesceessesenseseesceeseeeceeseeeceeseeeeneeaees 39 Specifying R RW or R RW Qu ceccecesseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenseenteensees 39 Writing to CD R and CD RW Media ccceeeeseeteeseeseeeneeeneeees 39 Using the LED Indicator cecceceeccesseesceeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesenseeeseens 40 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ssccccsssssscseesseeeees 41 Cleaning the PX 740A Drive eecceeccescceseeeteceseceeeeeeeeeseeeneeenes 41 Upgrading Firmware cccccccesceseeeecseecseeeseeeseeneeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseees 42 Emergency Eject se cersr nits nm n e 43 Troubleshooting rsat s ea E EE E vest 44 Make Sure the Drive Is Recognized ceccecseeseeteeeeeeeeeseees 44 5 Frequently Asked Questions ssesessseseeoessesecsoesesooeseeoenseeoesoesesoe 47 Appendix A PX 740A Specifications csccccssessssssssessssees 49 Appendix B Technical Support ssesessseseseseoeseeoesseeeesoeseseoeseseseseee 63 How to Contact Plextor Technical Suppotrt cccecesseeseereeees 64 Before You E mail or Call for Support cccecceseesseeseeneeneeeees 64 RREtUENS ieee fel ss es cabinets ctaviast ste perk T E t
3. Typical Scenario 2 You have a PC with an IDE interface installed you have Windows 98SE Me 2000 or XP the primary IDE port already has two devices connected and you have a CD ROM installed on the secondary IDE port What to do Change the CD ROM to Slave leave the PX 740A s jumper set to Master and attach the PX 740A to the secondary IDE port Windows recognizes the new drive automatically If neither of these situations applies to you or you re not comfortable with IDE installation read the rest of this section for more detailed installation instructions PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 13 Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive Mount the PX 740A Drive Here s an overview of what you l do to mount the drive 1 Turn OFF your computer system 2 Set the jumpers for your new PX 740A drive if necessary 3 Mount the drive into an available drive bay inside the computer system 4 Make all necessary cabling connections IDE cable power cable and audio cable 5 Tum your computer system ON The following pages give more details for this procedure Open the Computer and Prepare for Installation To determine whether your PX 740A will be a Master or a Slave open your computer and examine the IDE connections to the motherboard To open the computer 1 Before proceeding make sure the power to your computer and any external peripherals is OFF and your computer is UNPLUGGE
4. Taiyo Yuden Maxell Mitsubishi Chemical Verbatim TDK 16X rated DVD R media 8X 12X 16X writing recommended Mitsubishi Chemical Verbatim 8X rated DVD R media 4X 8X writing recommended Maxell 8X rated DVD R media type HC 1 8X writing recommended TDK 8X rated DVD R media 8X 12X writing recommended Taiyo Yuden 8X rated DVD R media 4X 8X 12X writing recommended Taiyo Yuden TDK Maxell Mitsubishi Chemical Verbatim 4X rated DVD R media 4X writing recommended Supported by future firmware upgrade See the Plextor web site at www plextor com for details and up to date media list 52 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Appendix A PX 740A Specifications Recommended Media continued DVD RW media CD R media Victor Mitsubishi Chemical Verbatim TDK 6X rated DVD RW media 4X 6X writing recommended Mitsubishi Chemical Verbatim TDK 4X rated DVD RW media 2X 4X writing recommended Mitsubishi Verbatim TDK 2X rated DVD RW media 2X writing recommended NOTE All DVD RW media are rewritable up to 1 000 times Maxell U G 48X rated CD R media 80 min 16X 48X writing recommended Maxell U G 48X rated CD R media 74 min 16X 40X writing recommended Ricoh 40X rated CD R media 80 min 16X 32X writing recommended TDK 52X rated CD R media 80 min 12x 48X writing recommended Taiyo Yuden DX 52X rated CD R media 74 min 16X 40X writing recommended Taiyo Yuden DX 52X
5. Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Transportation or Storage Temperature Transportation or Storage Humidity Acoustic Noise Vibration Operating Vibration non operating Shock Operating Shock Non Operating Electrostatic Discharge Horizontal or vertical orientation Horizontal 0 degrees 15 degrees Vertical 0 degrees 15 degrees 5 to 40 degrees Celsius 20 to 80 non condensing 40 to 60 degrees Celsius 20 to 95 non condensing Maximum 47 5dBA during read and seek at maximum RPM Read 5 500 Hz 0 5gm Write 5 500 Hz 0 3gm 5 500 Hz 2 Gm Read CD DVD 6g 11msec Write CD R RW 2g 11msec Write DVD R RW 1g 11msec 160g 2msec 80g 180IPS Power off without disc 8KV aerial discharge 4KV contact discharge Both with no hard errors no damage 58 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Appendix A PX 740A Specifications Reliability MTBF 125 000 hours Tray Loading 35 000 load unload cycles Read Error CD ROM Mode 1 1 block 10 bits Rate CD ROM Mode 2 1 block 10 bits DVD ROM 1 block 10 bits Front Panel Eject Eject button manual emergency eject software eject LED Indicator Steady green when reading disc Blinking green when writing to disc Disc Loading Auto Rear Panel PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive Power Supply DC 12V DC 5V 10 5 Typical standby current 600 mA Typical DVD read 1 05A current at max speed Typical CD read
6. s 12X VA Y PCAV 8X PCAV Ya s va 8X CLV VA 6X ZCAV y 4X ZCAV VA VA J VA VA VA 2 4X VIS v Iv v Lv ZCAV PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 55 Appendix A PX 740A Specifications Performance Specifications continued Write Speed CD R RW Speed CD R Ultra Ultra High Normal Speed Speed Speed Speed Plus CD CD CD CD RW RW RW RW Media Media Media Media 48X CAV 40X CAV 32X PCAV 24X PCAV 16X CLV 12X CLV 10X CLV 56 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Appendix A PX 740A Specifications Performance Specifications continued DVD Transfer Rate CD Transfer Rate Initialization Time Access Time Wake Mode Speed Write KB s Read KB s 16X 22160 CAV 12X 16620 CAV 8X 11080 CAV 8X 11080 ZCAV 6X 8310 CAV 5 4x 5540 ZCAV 2 4x 3324 ZCAV Speed Write KB s 48X 7200 CAV 7200 CAV 40X 6000 CAV 6000 CAV 32X 4800 CAV 24X 3600 CAV 16X 2400 CAV 12X 1800 CAV 10 1500 CAV 4X Time measured from power on until disc is available to read 30 sec maximum DVD or CD Time measured from command phase until bus free no disconnect DVD 150 msec Typical CD 150 msec Typical 4 sec PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 57 Appendix A PX 740A Specifications Environmental Conditions Mounting Position
7. box and ship it to Plextor Contacting Plextor s RMA Department You can contact our RMA Department and request an RMA number at e rmasupport plextor com e Or by calling us at 1 800 204 0332 or 937 615 1610 Packing Your Drive Check the drive to make sure there is no disc inside and if possible pack your drive in the original box Some of our customers have not held on to their boxes and have had to resort to less than secure methods to get drives back to us CAUTION Never ship the drive with a CD or DVD disc inside it If you did not receive a box for example your drive came pre installed in a computer we recommend you pay a packaging store such as The UPS Store to ship your drive If you don t have a packaging store in your area ask for packaging pointers when you contact us to get an RMA number before returning any drive PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 65 Appendix B Technical Support Shipping Your Drive to Plextor Be sure to write the RMA number on the outside of the shipping box Any drive sent to Plextor without an RMA number will not be accepted NOTE The RMA number must be clearly visible on the outside of the shipping box Drives must be sent postage prepaid We recommend that you insure your shipment as Plextor cannot be held responsible for any damage that may occur during shipment 66 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Appendix C Warranty PLEXTOR CORP Plextor warr
8. 99 inches 177 5 millimeters including the bezel DVD Features Lossless linking for DVD R RW and DVD R DL Allows DVD RW discs to be edited and still play on DVD ROM players Zero Link for DVD R RW DVD R DL Has 0 byte gap between sessions so the discs are compatible with all players This allows DVD RW discs to be edited and still play on DVD ROM players Double layer and dual layer DVD discs Reads and writes DVD R DL double layer and DVD R DL dual layer discs so you can burn up to 4 hours of high quality MPEG 2 DVD video on a single 8 5 gigabyte DVD disc Wide DVD R RW and DVD R RW media compatibility Compatible with a wide range of DVD R and DVD RW media Multiple DVD types Supports DVD ROM DVD Video multi border multi session and DVD VR for read and write PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 3 Section 1 Getting Started Versatile recording modes for DVD R RW Including disc at once DAO for DVD R DL double layer discs DAO multi session and incremental write for DVD R and random access write and sequential write for DVD RW Recording versatility for DVD R RW too Including sequential write for DVD R DL dual layer DAO incremental recording multi border recording for DVD R and DAO multi border recording incremental recording and restricted overwriting for DVD RW CD R and CD RW Features Variety of recording modes Supports track at once disc at once session at once multi session
9. ROM Mode 2 CD Extra CD ROM XA Photo CD Video CD Multi Session CD TEXT CD I Mixed CD Also CD G read only DVD R Disk At Once DAO Multi Session DVD RW Sequential Write DVD R DL Disk At Once DAO Multi Session DVD R DAO Multi Border Recording DVD RW DAO Multi Border Recording Restricted Overwrite DVD R DL DAO Multi Session Track At Once TAO Disk At Once DAO Packet Write variable and fixed Session At Once SAO PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 49 Appendix A PX 740A Specifications Supported Media Supported Media DVD Supported 7 Media CD Stamped DVDs Single layer Double layer DVD R For General Part 1 Physical Specification Version 2 1 DVD RW Part 1 Physical Specification Version 1 1 1 2 DVD R DL Supported by future firmware upgrade DVD R Part 1 Volume 1 Basic Format Specification Version 1 3 DVD R DL Part 2 Basic Format Specification Version 1 0 DVD RW Part 1 Volume 1 Basic Format Specification Version 1 3 Part 1 Volume 2 Basic Format Specification Version 1 0 Stamped CDs Discs compliant with Red Yellow Green White Blue Book CD R Orange Book Part II Volume 1 Volume 2 CD RW Orange Book Part III Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 Supported CD 12 cm Media Size DVD R RW 12 cm 8cm 50 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Appendix A PX 740A Specifications Recommended Media Recommended media are recordable or rewritable CD and D
10. and 34 connector analog audio output 10 32 60 digital audio 10 33 IDE interface 11 30 60 power 11 connectors and jumpers PX 740A rear panel 59 60 controls front panel PX 740A 9 59 cover panel bay 29 CSEL See cable select D data buffer 61 digital audio 34 digital audio output 60 70 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual connector 10 33 34 60 Digital In connector 10 33 34 60 dimensions PX 740A 3 60 disc cleaning 38 labels 38 loading 59 DMA support 61 double layer side 2 35 drive recognizing in Windows 44 DVD compatibility 3 formats compared 47 formats supported 3 49 media 35 51 playing 39 reading speed 2 54 recording modes 4 49 regional setting 39 61 write methods 4 49 DVD R compatibility 47 media 35 51 software 6 writing 39 writing speed 2 55 DVD R DL lossless linking 3 writing speed 55 DVD RW compatibility 47 editing 3 media 35 52 software 6 writing 39 writing speed 55 DVD R DL media 35 DVD R 47 drive capabilities 35 writing speed 2 55 DVD R DL writing speed 55 zero link 3 DVD RW 47 drive capabilities 35 media 53 writing speed 55 zero link 3 DVD Video reading speed 2 E Easy Media Creator 39 editing DVD RW 3 eject emergency 10 43 methods for 59 eject button 10 closing tray 37 electrostatic discharge
11. and variable and fixed packet writing Buffer Underrun Proof Technology Eliminates buffer underrun errors so you can safely use your computer for other tasks while you re writing to a CD R or CD RW disc Wide compatibility Wide CD R and CD RW media compatibility Orange Book compatibility Compatible with Orange Book Parts I and III OPC and ROPC Optimum Power Control and Running Optimum Power Control which adjust the laser power for the optimum write strategy CD TEXT CD G Supports CD TEXT and CD G reading Overburn A way of burning more information onto a CD audio up to 99 minutes 59 seconds in length or a data disc up to 875 megabytes in capacity 4 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Section 1 Getting Started Minimum Configuration to Use the PX 740A Here s what you ll need in order to install and use the PX 740A drive Computer Pentium 4 1 4 GHz or faster CPU Minimum RAM 256 MB Interface Model PX 740A requires an IDE ATAPI interface Hard disk size To write to a CD in image mode that is to write an image of a CD to your hard disk you need 1 GB of free space For a DVD 10 GB of free space is recommended For more accurate guidelines see the help files or documentation for the recording software you re using Operating System Model PX 740A requires Windows XP 2000 Me or 98SE NOTE You cannot use the PX 740A with early versions of Windows 98 if you are using Windows 98 it mus
12. current 980 mA at max speed Typical DVD write 112A current at max speed Typical CD write current 1 07A at max speed Typical pause current 600 mA Peak current 1 6A Power Average 16 8 W Consumption PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 59 Appendix A PX 740A Specifications Rear Panel PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive continued IDE Interface IDE bus 40 pin flat ribbon type Interface complies Connector with ATA ATAPI 5 Must use 80 conductor IDE ATA cable NOTE Although the PX 740A will operate with a 40 conductor cable it may not be able to write at 16X unless an 80 conductor IDE ATA cable is used Maximum total cable length cannot exceed 18 in 45 7 cm Analog Audio Stereo analog output Molex connector L G G R Output MPC 3 standard Connector Output voltage 0 725 V 10 Load impedance 0 725 V rms with 10K ohm loading S N ratio 96 dB Total harmonic distortion noise 0 02 Dynamic range 96 dB Channel separation 90 dB Frequency response 20Hz 20kHz Digital Audio Digital audio output for input to SPDIF or Digital In Output input Connector Mode Jumper Master default slave cable select CSEL Dimensions and Weight PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive Dimensions 5 75 x 1 62 x 6 99 W H D 146 mm x 41 2 mm x 177 5 mm including front bezel Weight 1 9 Ibs 850 g 60 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Appendix A PX 740A Specifications Host Interface PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive Type ATA AT
13. drive to you could very well be a 30 second fix to them But we will never know unless you contact us Printing the Manual This manual has been sized for viewing on a computer monitor screen To print a hard copy of this manual 1 In Acrobat select File Print You see the Print dialog box 2 In the Print dialog box choose the printer 3 If you want to print on standard 8 1 2 x 11 paper you can check the Expand small pages to paper size box This expands the manual s pages so they nearly fill up a standard sized page When you have made your selections click OK The manual is printed amp PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 1 Section 1 Getting Started Meet Your PX 740A The PX 740A is a DVD ReWritable CD ReWritable drive that provides professional quality DVD and CD performance for writing rewriting and reading What the PX 740A Does For DVDs the PX 740A e Writes DVD R recordable DVD plus format media at up to 16X speed on recommended 16X media e Writes DVD R DL double layer media at up to 8X speed e Writes DVD R DL dual layer media at up to 4X speed e Writes DVD R recordable DVD dash format media at up to 16X speed on recommended 16X media e Writes DVD RW rewritable DVD plus format media at up to 8X speed Requires 8X media for 8X writing e Writes DVD RW rewritable DVD dash format media at up to 6X speed e Supports DVD VR format for read and w
14. have been tested by Plextor and found to operate well consistently from one manufacturing lot to another For each drive Plextor engineers test media from many different manufacturers and manufacturing facilities creating a recommended media list and determining the optimum write strategy for that particular media type The results are listed as recommended media and are also assembled into a media catalog and stored in firmware in Plextor drives See page 51 for a list of recommended media for the PX 740A at the time this manual was printed and see the Plextor web site at www plextor com for an updated list From time to time the media catalog is updated with new manufacturers and part numbers as Plextor tests additional media When this happens Plextor makes new drive firmware available You can download this new firmware and update your drive Q In the list of Recommended Media what s the difference between rated compatible and recommended speeds A Rated is the manufacturer s rated write speed for the media it s what you see on the box Compatible is a looser term that indicates the maximum safe writing speed according to the manufacturer Recommended is the Plextor recommended speed for ensuring top quality writing using this media Plextor tests media and enters the compatible and recommended speeds into the drive s media catalog For example 8X rated media list
15. of Internal Drive Showing Caution Label Location Class 3B Class 1 warning label Front of drive Detail of PX 740A Laser Caution Labels iv PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Table of Contents 1 Getting Started cccssscsssssscsssccsssssssssesssssesesssessssssesesssesseeees 1 About this Manual sece ieia eio a aa 1 Whats In This Manual 3 0 doce ache e el haw eae eee 1 Printing the Mantak esnaera aE 1 Meet Your PX 74QA kategea E E E A E ak 2 What the PX 740A Does ccceccccccceessececssseeceesseceesseeeecnseeeceeaes 2 Features of the PX 740A oo ceccccccccesccecsssceceessececessseeeesteeeeenes 2 Minimum Configuration to Use the PX 740A sses 5 What You Can Do with the PX 740A uo eeccccceeseeeenseeeeenes 5 About SoftWare n ine EE EE eee AEN E E iets 6 BARCHANI a10 RAEES EEEE E ES A EAE AE A TAAA 6 Where to Go From Here cececccceccssccceesceeecssececeeseeecessseceensesecees 7 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive s csesseeee 9 PX 740A Drive Features and Controls 0 cccccceccsscccessseceeeseeeeees 9 Front Panel PX 740A Internal Drive cece ceesseeeeeseeeeeees 9 Rear Panel PX 740A Internal Drive cece ceeeseceeeeeeeees 10 What Else Is In the PX 740A BOX cceccccceeessccecesececeentseecessseees 11 Save Your BOX onuren ete vb A EE E REER PER 12 PX 740A QuickStart Installation 2 0 00 ceceeeesseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 13 Mount the PX
16. on the drive CAUTION In the case of only one IDE device you must make certain that one end of the cable is always connected to the IDE connector on the motherboard The other end of the connector must be connected to a device The end connector of the cable should never be left unconnected PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 31 Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive 9 Connect a power cable from the computer to the power connector DC INPUT of the drive In most computers you will find free power connectors that are ready for your use CAUTION The power connector on the cable and the receptacle on the drive are keyed Do not force the power connector into the drive or the drive and or the computer may be damaged Internal Plextor drive Power cable Audio cable IDE ribbon cable Digital In or SPDIF Power CD ROM audio connector on sound supply connector on PC board Figure 16 Cable connections for an internal IDE drive 10 Connect the analog audio cable if you want to use a sound board in your system This cable runs from the four pin analog audio output connector on the rear panel of your drive to the CD ROM audio connector on the PC or your sound board See Using Sound Boards and Audio Cables below for more information about audio cables 32 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive 11 Connect a digital audio cable if yo
17. rated CD R media 80 min 12X 48X writing recommended Taiyo Yuden tuned 32X rated CD R media 80 min 74 min 16X 32X writing recommended PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 53 Appendix A PX 740A Specifications Recommended Media continued CD RW media Mitsubishi Verbatim Ricoh Low Speed CD RW media 74min 80min 4X writing only supported Mitsubishi Verbatim Ricoh High Speed CD RW media 74min 80 min 4X 10X writing supported Mitsubishi Verbatim Ultra Speed CD RW media 74 min 80 min 16X 24X writing supported Mitsubishi Verbatim Ultra Speed Plus CD RW media 74 min 80 min 16X 24X 32X writing supported Performance Specifications Read Speed Speed Stamped DVD DVD DVD DVD DVD R RW R SL DL DL 16X Y Y CAV 12X v vV V x v CAV 8X CAV y VA VA VA V 6X CAV y VA Y va VA 4X CAV y va va Y Y NOTES SL Single layer disc DL Double layer disc 54 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Appendix A PX 740A Specifications Performance Specifications continued Read Speed CD Write Speed DVD R RW Speed 48X CAV 40X CAV 32X CAV 24X CAV 16X CAV 10X CAV Mode 1 Discs Mode 2 Discs Stamp R Stamp R Stamp R Stamp R RW RW RW RW NOTE Stamp indicates commercially pressed silver discs Speed R RW R R R RW DL DL 16X CAV VA
18. small panel that covers the bay that you want to use NOTE The drive can be mounted horizontally or vertically If you don t have an empty bay remove the existing IDE DVD ROM or CD ROM drive and install the PX 740A You must make a minimum of two cable connections to your PX 740A The two cable connections that you must make are e IDE cable e Power cable There are also two optional cable connections e An analog audio cable connection if you are using a sound board in your computer and plan to connect the PX 740A s audio output to the audio connector on the sound board e A digital audio cable connection if the sound board is equipped with SPDIF or Digital In and you wish to use the digital audio output from your PX 740A To mount the PX 740A drive 1 Make sure the power to your computer and any external peripherals is turned OFF and your computer is UNPLUGGED from its power source 28 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive 2 Ifyou haven t already removed the cover from your computer remove it now following the directions provided by your computer s manufacturer Typically this involves loosening or removing several screws on the back panel of your computer and sliding off the cover See Figure 3 for details 3 Remove the cover panel from the bay that will hold the drive To remove the cover panel pop it out by pressing outward lightly In some older comp
19. specification 58 EMC standards 62 emergency eject hole 10 43 emergency eject tool 10 11 43 error rate specification 59 F FAQs 47 features 2 CD R 4 DVD 3 firmware obtaining 42 upgrading 3 42 48 flash memory 3 42 formats 49 CD 4 49 DVD 3 47 49 frequently asked questions 47 front panel Index controls 9 59 H hard disk size 5 49 high speed CD RW media 36 write speed 56 host interface PX 740A 61 humidity specification 58 storage 58 I IDE cable 40 conductor 17 IDE cable connecting 31 IDE configuration determining for PX 740A 15 examples 22 selecting for PX 740A 22 types of 16 IDE interface connector 11 30 60 IDE ports 15 IDE ATA cable 80 conductor 11 16 17 InCD 4 6 initialization time 57 inquiry string PX 740A 61 installation examples 22 PX 740A 9 14 24 25 28 interface ATAPI 5 interface PX 740A 49 J jumper mode 11 19 60 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 71 Index L label disc 38 laser standards 62 LED indicator 9 59 blink rate 40 color 40 59 lossless linking 3 M maintenance 41 master 15 22 60 cable select 18 PX 740A as 19 setting drive as 19 setting in BIOS 44 setting mode jumper 20 media 35 care and handling 37 CD R 36 CD RW 36 DVD 35 51 DVD R 51 DVD R DL 35 DVD RW 35 52 DVD R DL 35 DVD RW 5
20. without it Although the new cable has 80 conductors wires it still has only 40 connector pins so it s compatible with the connector on your PX 740A The extra wires are present to reduce interference that would slow high speed transfers Q Which is better DVD R and DVD RW Or DVD R and DVD RW A Neither is better or worse They re just different standards like English versus metric measurement Different manufacturers support different standards The DVD R and DVD RW formats are supported by Plextor Philips Sony Hewlett Packard Dell Ricoh Yamaha and other manufacturers DVD R DVD RW and DVD RAM are also supported by Plextor as well as Panasonic Toshiba Apple Computer Hitachi NEC Pioneer Samsung and Sharp No matter which format a DVD disc is recorded in it can be read by most commercial DVD ROM players Q What s the difference between double layer and dual layer A Nothing really It s simply a difference of opinion within the industry about how to label media and drive capabilities DVD R DL as named by the DVD RW Alliance stands for DVD R Double Layer DVD R DL from the DVD Forum stands for DVD R Dual Layer Whether your DL media is labeled double layer or dual layer the PX 740A can handle it PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 47 Section 7 Frequently Asked Questions Q What is recommended media A Recommended media are recordable or rewritable CD and DVD media that
21. you with a Return Material Authorization RMA number You may be asked to furnish proof of purchase to confirm that the unit is still under warranty All product returns must be authorized in advance by PLEXTOR Authorization is confirmed by issuance of the RMA number which must be written prominently on the outside of the box in which the defective unit is returned to PLEXTOR PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 67 Appendix C Warranty All drives returned to PLEXTOR must be securely packaged and shipped postage prepaid The drive will be returned to the customer at Plextor s expense when originating within the United States For a drive originating outside of the United States the customer is responsible for shipping costs in both directions NOTE Warranty validity is limited to that applicable in the location where the drive was originally purchased If You re Outside the U S or Canada Note that the warranty and RMA policy only apply to the United States and Canada If you are in South America contact your dealer or reseller for all warranty and RMA claims 68 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Index A access time 57 achieving best performance PX 740A 22 23 analog audio cable 28 32 34 output connector 10 32 34 60 ATAPI command set 61 audio analog 10 60 digital 34 60 B bay cover panel 29 black tray 3 blue book 50 box contents PX 740A 11 buffer 4
22. 3 high speed CD RW 36 recommended 48 51 52 53 54 size 50 supported 4 50 ultra speed CD RW 36 ultra speed plus CD RW 36 memory minimum 5 49 minimum cable connections PX 740A 28 minimum computer 5 49 minimum configuration 5 49 minimum RAM 5 49 MMC 4 command set 3 mode jumper 11 60 72 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual changing 20 21 setting 19 motherboard BIOS setup program 44 mounting position 28 38 58 mounting PX 740A 28 mounting rails 29 30 MPC compliant audio cable 34 MTBF 59 N Nero 6 39 noise specification 58 normal speed CD RW media 36 write speed 36 56 O OPC See optimum power control opening the computer 14 operating system 5 PX 740A 49 optimum power control 4 optional cable connections PX 740A 28 orange book 4 50 overburn 4 P packing for shipment 65 PIO support 61 playing DVD 39 plug and play support for 3 position mounting 28 38 58 power cable 19 connecting cable 32 connector PX 740A 11 59 PoweRec 48 precautions 6 primary IDE port 15 PX 740A achieving best performance 22 23 cable connections 32 configuration examples 22 connectors and jumpers rear panel 10 contents of box 11 controls front panel 9 determining IDE configuration for 15 dimensions 3 60 host interface 61 inquiry string 61 installation 9 14 24 25 installation examp
23. 39 InCD 4 6 Nero 6 39 Sony Philips digital interface See SPDIF Sound Blaster compliant audio cable 34 sound board connections to 34 SPDIF cable 34 connector 10 33 34 60 specifications 49 speed monitoring 40 reading CD R 2 reading CD ROM 55 reading CD RW 2 reading digital audio 55 reading DVD 2 54 reading DVD Video 2 writing CD R 2 writing DVD R 2 writing DVD R DL 2 writing DVD RW 2 writing DVD R 2 writing DVD R DL 2 writing DVD RW 2 stereo output signal 10 60 support 63 74 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual T technical support 63 64 temperature specification 58 storage 58 TLA code 28 transfer rate CD 57 DVD 57 tray closing 37 front door 9 loading and unloading 37 loading specification 59 troubleshooting 44 U ultra DMA support 61 ultra speed CD RW media 36 write speed 36 56 ultra speed plus CD RW media 36 write speed 36 56 upgrading firmware 3 42 48 V vibration specification 58 Ww wake mode 57 warranty 67 web site Plextor 63 weight PX 740A 60 white book 50 write methods CD 4 49 DVD 4 49 Index writing monitoring 40 LED indicator and 9 normal speed CD RW 36 writing a CD recommended media and 48 image 5 49 ultra speed CD RW 36 writing speed ultra speed plus CD RW 36 achieving 36 writing to CD R 39 CD R 2 56 writing to CD RW 39 C
24. 4 Save and exit your CMOS setup to restart your computer with the new Settings 44 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 In Windows 98SE or Me once the system comes up click the Start button then Settings then Control Panel then double click on System icon then click on Device Manager tab Click the sign next to the DVD CD ROM drives heading and look for the PLEXTOR DVDR PX 740A entry underneath Or In Windows 2000 or XP right click on the My Computer icon and select Properties Click on the Hardware tab then click on the Device Manager button Click the sign next to the DVD CD ROM drives heading and look for the PLEXTOR DVDR PX 740A entry underneath If you do not see this drive listed as one of the devices or if it has a yellow diamond with an exclamation point contact Plextor Technical Support See Appendix B Technical Support for the different ways you can contact us PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 45 Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting This page intentionally left blank 46 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 5 Frequently Asked Questions Q Why do I need an 80 conductor IDE cable for the PX 740A Your PX 740A will operate with either the older 40 conductor cable or the newer 80 conductor IDE ATA cable However the 80 conductor cable improves performance and the PX 740A may not be able to write at maximum speed 16X
25. 61 Buffer Underrun Proof Technology 4 C cable 40 conductor IDE 11 17 80 conductor IDE ATA 11 17 analog audio 28 audio 34 cable select replacing 18 digital audio 28 IDE 28 31 IDE ATA 11 MPC 34 power 28 power for drive 19 Sound Blaster 34 SPDIF 34 cable connections PX 740A 32 cable select 15 26 27 60 cable for 18 configuring PX 740A for 27 identifying 18 master 18 PX 740A installation 26 setting mode jumper 20 signal 27 slave 18 using 80 conductor Plextor cable for 18 cable IDE ATA 80 conductor 16 required 11 47 CD formats supported 49 reading speed 55 recording modes 4 49 write methods 4 49 CD cleaning disc don t use 7 41 CD reading speed 55 CD G 4 CD DA reading speed 2 CD R compatibility 4 media 36 reading speed 2 writing 39 writing speed 2 56 CD R RW software 6 CD ROM playing 36 CD RW compatibility 4 high speed 56 media 36 normal speed 56 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 69 Index reading speed 2 ultra speed 56 ultra speed plus 56 writing 39 writing speed 2 56 CD TEXT 4 cleaning disc 38 cleaning your drive 41 precautions 7 41 closing tray 37 compatibility CD R 4 CD RW 4 DVD 3 DVD R 47 DVD RW 47 computer minimum PX 740A 5 49 configuration cable select 27 PX 740A minimum 5 49 types of IDE 16 connection digital audio 60 sound board
26. 740A Drive sssssesseesseiersersssssesstercsseesereesesssessieesesees 14 Open the Computer and Prepare for Installation 0 cee 14 Determine Your Existing IDE Configuration ceeeeeeeeeeeee 15 Inspect Your Computer s Cables cscesceesscsseceeeceeeeseeeneeeseeees 16 Confirm That You Have an 80 Conductor IDE Cable 17 Do You Have Cable Select ccccecccccccessccceesssceceesseeecessseees 18 Do You Need a Power Cable 0 cceccccccecsscceeessceceensseeeesseeees 19 Set the Drive s Mode Jumper ceccesccssecsseesseeeeseeeneeeseenseeerees 19 Changing the Mode Jumper on Your PX 740A Drive 20 Select an IDE Configuration cccccceceeseesseceseeneeeseeeeeeseeeereeeens 22 About Gabl Select 2 c2 j2c esses hit e a ces O E AEREA 27 Mount the PX 740A Drive ou ccc cccccccceessececsssceeessseeceeseeeeeeseees 28 Record the Serial Number ccccccecccscccesccceessseeceeseeeenseeeees 28 Mount the Drive in the Computer 0 cccceccesseeseerseeeeeeeeeeeeees 28 Using Sound Boards and Audio Cables ccccccesseeseeeseeeeeeseees 34 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual V Table of Contents 3 Using Your PX 740A csscsssccssssscssscssesssecsesnsessssssssesenessoeees 35 What Media to USe s c acde lacing aioe een nd 35 DVD Mediats cccccaciel nie a Aaa hina enue 35 CDROM Media c asissicta envi dts bien di ee tet 36 Tray Loading and Operation
27. API 5 compliant PIO Transfers Modes 0 4 Multiword Modes 0 2 DMA Transfers Ultra DMA Modes 0 2 Transfers ATAPI Refer to the Plextor ATAPI command manual Command Set Inquiry string PLEXTOR sp DVDR sp sp sp PX 740A sp sp where sp is one space DVD Regional Setting Compatibility RPC phase 2 compatible Changing Max 5 times regional setting Other Features Data Buffer 2 MB PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 61 Appendix A PX 740A Specifications Safety Laser and EMC Standards Country Type Agency Standard Region USA UL 60950 1 CDRH Class 1 FCC Part15B Canada Safety UL C UL CSA 22 2 Europe EN60950 1 EN60825 1 EN50022 Class B Taiwan EMC BSMI CNS13438 62 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Appendix B Technical Support Store Plextor s e mail web site phone and fax numbers in a convenient location Keep your drive s serial number and a copy of your sales receipt handy as well If you experience a problem while installing or operating your drive please refer first to the relevant sections of this manual regarding setup and installation Sections 1 3 If you do not uncover the solution there please refer next to the maintenance and troubleshooting section that begins on page 41 You may also wish to refer to the Frequently Asked Questions FAQ section of our web site to assist you in troubleshooting the problem on your own NOTE We encourage you to go the Plexto
28. D from its power source 2 Remove your computer s cover following the directions provided by your computer s manufacturer Typically this involves loosening or removing several screws on the back panel of your computer and sliding off the cover See Figure 3 for an example 14 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive Figure 3 Removing a typical computer s cover Determine Your Existing IDE Configuration With your computer open determine the existing IDE configuration You can do this by looking at the IDE ribbon cable or cables there may be two and seeing what is connected to them One end of the IDE cable connects to the IDE port on your computer s motherboard and there are usually two other connectors for attaching peripheral devices such as a hard disk DVD or CD ROM drive or your PX 740A drive If there are two devices one is configured as Master and the other the Slave as indicated by the position of jumpers on the back of the drive If your computer is set up for Cable Select or CSEL both devices will be jumpered as Cable Select In older computers this configuration required a special Cable Select cable If there are two IDE cables one is for the primary IDE bus and the other is for the secondary bus PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 15 Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive Before you install your PX 740A your comput
29. D RW 2 56 writing to DVD R 39 compatible 48 writing to DVD RW 39 DVD3R 2 55 DVD R DL 2 55 Y DVD RW 55 DVD R 2 55 yellow book 50 DVD R DL 2 55 DVD RW 55 Z high speed CD RW 36 IDE ATA cable and 11 47 zero link 3 max 48 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 75 PLEXTOR CORP Phone 48383 Fremont Blvd Fax Suite 120 E mail Fremont CA 94538 6509 www plextor com 510 440 2000 510 651 9755 info plextor com
30. Internal ATAPI Drive Emergency eject hole If the automatic eject button does not work insert the emergency eject tool paper clip or other thin rigid object in this hole to eject tray Turn OFF power before using this feature Eject button Push once to eject tray Push again to insert the tray back into the PX 740A To prevent wear on the drive always use the eject button to insert the tray Rear Panel PX 740A Internal Drive Also familiarize yourself with the drive s rear panel IDE ATA Power cable connector connector Digital Analog audio audio output output connector connector Figure 2 Rear panel of the PX 740A internal ATAPI drive Digital audio output connector Outputs a digital stereo signal Use this to connect to a sound board that supports Sony Philips Digital Interface SPDIF or Digital In Analog audio output connector Outputs an analog stereo signal Use this to connect to a sound board or audio amplifier Use a standard MPC 3 type 4 pin connector 10 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive Mode jumper Use the mode jumper to select operation as an IDE master or slave or for cable select In general leave this jumper at its factory setting which is master and ensure that any other device on the bus is jumpered as slave IDE cable connector Connects to your computer s IDE ATAPI interface using 80 conductor Ultra cable NOTE Althoug
31. PX 740A Model PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive DVD R DL DOUBLE LAYER DUAL LAYER DVD R RW CD R RW DRIVE INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL Prextor MAY 2005 Plextor reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice Plextor makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further Plextor Corp reserves the right to revise this manual and to make changes in its content without obligation to notify any person 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 without Plextor s prior permission Manual copyright 2005 Plextor Corp First edition May 2005 Licenses and Trademarks Plextor and the Plextor logo are registered trademarks of Plextor Corp All other licenses and trademarks are property of their respective owners Record Your Serial Number For future reference record the serial number and the TLA code found on your drive s label in the space provided below TLA Firmware Revision Number FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause h
32. PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 39 Section 3 Using Your PX 740A Using the LED Indicator The color and blink rate of the front panel LED indicator give you information about the drive s operation When you are writing to a CD R or CD RW disc the color and blink rate of the front panel LED indicator indicate the speed of writing as follows Operation LED color On Off Blink Blinking interval a es 6 eel Loading Green Onuntilready Standoy Sf S d Ee Read Green Oon J O CD DVD Tray locked and Green Blink 1 blink sec eject button pushed during read write Tray locked and Off eject button pushed 40 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting This section explains maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for your PX 740A drive With proper maintenance you can prevent problems If trouble arises you can often solve many simple problems on your own rather than wait for assistance from a Plextor representative Cleaning the PX 740A Drive Plextor drives are sealed against external contamination so in a normal computer environment and with normal use your drive should not require internal cleaning However if your drive has been in use for some time and has just recently started to exhibit read write problems it is possible that dust has accumulated on the laser lens In this case e If your drive is still in warranty and you are experiencing pr
33. VD media that have been tested by Plextor For the latest updated list of recommended media for the PX 740A see the Plextor web site at www plextor com NOTE For the media below Rated means the maximum write speed established by the media vendor Recommended is the Plextor recommended speed which means that testing by Plextor engineers indicates the media will achieve top quality when written with the PX 740A at that speed Compatible means the manufacturer indicates the disc can be written at this higher than rated speed although an increase in errors may occur PoweRec in the Plextor drive performs real time monitoring of write quality and adjusts the write speed up and down to ensure the best quality possible DVD R media Mitsubishi Chemical Verbatim Taiyo Yuden 16X rated DVD R media 8X 12X 16X writing recommended Maxell Mitsubishi Verbatim Ricoh Taiyo Yuden 8X rated DVD R media 4X 8X writing recommended Maxell Mitsubishi Verbatim Taiyo Yuden 4X rated DVD R media 4X writing recommended PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 51 Appendix A PX 740A Specifications Recommended Media continued DVD RW media DVD R DL media DVD R media DVD R DL media Mitsubishi Chemical Verbatim Ricoh 4X rated DVD RW media 2 4X 4X writing recommended NOTE All DVD RW media are rewritable up to 1 000 times Mitsubishi Chemical Verbatim 2 4X rated DVD R media 2 4X 4X 8X writing recommended
34. ane ate age eset 65 Contacting Plextor s RMA Department eee eeeeteeneeeeenees 65 Packing Your Drive eee eean a i iaa 65 Shipping Your Drive to Plextor ssesssesesseeseesesseeesseserseesersee 66 Appendix C Warranty sessen mossies tinni n 67 If You re Outside the U S or Canada seeeeeeeeeeeerseeerreee 68 WINGO scsi cessescecccsessesessacsusssecesngsucsvcssscssusssouesntectsocsessacscessecseesvestwacduesss 69 vi PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 1 Getting Started Congratulations Thank you for purchasing the Plextor PX 740A a reliable high performance recordable DVD and CD writer rewriter and player We appreciate the confidence you have shown in us Our goal is to put you and keep you on the leading edge of DVD and CD technology About this Manual Please read this manual carefully and keep it handy for easy reference Use the manual for installation operation and troubleshooting If your drive needs service see your dealer or call Plextor s Technical Support Department What s In This Manual In this manual you should find all the information you need to successfully install operate and troubleshoot your drive If you run into a problem that doesn t seem to be covered however please contact us See Appendix B Technical Support for the different ways you can reach us You will be connected to our friendly helpful band of tech support engineers What might seem like an uncooperative
35. ants your PX 740A or PX 740A drive against any defect in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one year following its date of purchase In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period PLEXTOR will at its option repair or replace the defective unit This warranty is void a if the unit is operated or stored under abnormal use and or conditions b if the unit is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification or alteration is expressly authorized in writing by PLEXTOR c if the unit is subjected to abuse neglect lightning strike electrical fault improper packaging or accident d if the unit is installed improperly or e if the serial number of the unit is defaced or missing PLEXTOR will not under any circumstances be liable for direct special or consequential damages such as but not limited to damage or loss of property or equipment loss of profits or revenues cost 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 obtain warranty service you must contact PLEXTOR s Technical Support Department by e mail techsupport plextor com or by calling 1 800 204 0332 or 937 615 1610 The Technical Support Department will attempt to diagnose and correct your problem If the unit does not function properly they will provide
36. armful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS STATEMENT This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada LASER INFORMATION These products have been designed and manufactured according to IEC 60825 1 on the Safety of Laser products This product comes under Class 1 Laser Products CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure A Laser Caution Label is attached on the bottom of the internal drive model The laser beam emitted from the optical pickup is visible and invisible Accordingly e Do not open the optical pickup housing e Obtain service only from Plextor authorized personnel CAUTION To disconnect the internal DVD CD drive from an electrical current pull out the computer s power plug PX 740A Installation and Users Manual fii Bottom View
37. ave the latest firmware To obtain new firmware for your drive 1 Go to the Plextor web site at www plextor com 2 Look for firmware upgrades in the Support area on the Downloads page There is a description of the latest firmware revision and its intended use 3 Download the firmware to your computer To upgrade firmware in your drive s flash memory 1 Run the executable file that you downloaded from Plextor s web site 2 Accept all defaults by continuing to click on the Next button until you see the message Firmware update has completed 3 Restart your system 42 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Emergency Eject If the computer power is turned off or the automatic eject button at the front of the drive does not work use this procedure to open the drive To use the emergency eject tool to open the drive 1 Make sure power to the drive is OFF That is turn off your computer 2 At the front of the drive insert the emergency eject tool or a paper clip or other thin rigid object into the emergency eject hole Figure 21 Emergency eject 3 Push the tool or other object straight in until the disc tray clicks open 4 Carefully continue to slide the disc tray open 5 Remove the CD from the disc tray 6 Carefully push the disc tray shut PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 43 Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Trouble
38. connected connected as slave as master Primary IDE Port Connect DVD Connect lextor drive s or CD ROM Plextor drive jumper to drive as slave as master SM Secondary IDE Port Figure 11 How to install the PX 740A if your computer is originally set up in configuration D 26 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive About Cable Select The Cable Select jumper position sets the PX 740A drive to use the CSEL signal from the IDE interface for configuration purposes This signal automatically selects the correct Master Slave setting for the drive CABLE SELECT MASTER SLAVE Mode jumper Figure 12 Configuring the PX 740A drive for Cable Select To use CSEL you must have e A computer that supports CSEL An IDE cable that supports CSEL Cable Select The 80 conductor IDE ATA cable from Plextor supports CSEL PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 27 Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive Mount the PX 740A Drive Before proceeding to install the PX 740A drive in your personal computer double check your jumper setting Record the Serial Number Record the serial number and TLA number of your drive on the inside front cover of this manual Mount the Drive in the Computer You can mount your internal drive in any available bay You must remove the
39. contacting us The serial number and TLA top level assembly number of your PX 740A drive Your serial number and TLA number appear both on the drive label and on a sticker at the rear of internal drives The latest version of firmware you loaded onto the drive if applicable The version of the Windows operating system you are using The brand name and model number of your computer e g Dell 466 NP Hewlett Packard Pavilion 752n etc The type of VGA Super VGA or other graphics board you use Brand name and model number of any other peripherals you have installed or connected to your computer e g CD ROM scanner fax board network board 64 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Appendix B Technical Support Returns In the unlikely event that you need to return a drive to Plextor you need an RMA Returned Materials Authorization number You will need this number before any Plextor drive can be returned for replacement Here s how you get an RMA number and return your drive 1 Contact Plextor Technical Support You will receive assistance in troubleshooting your system If the drive is determined to be defective you will receive an RMA number 2 Plextor will e mail you with the RMA number and shipping information 3 When you receive the RMA number pack the Plextor drive securely in a box and include the RMA number with the drive 4 Write the RMA number in large bold numbers on the outside of the
40. dio cable Cable that s compatible with SPDIF or Digital In 34 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual How to Connect It Connect to MPC audio source and to analog audio output connector at the rear of the Plextor drive Connect to Sound Blaster compatible audio board and to analog audio output connector at the rear of the Plextor drive Connect to SPDIF or Digital In connector on sound board if sound board supports digital audio and to digital audio output connector at the rear of the Plextor drive 3 Using Your PX 740A This section explains how to use your PX 740A drive and how to load handle and care for your DVDs and CDs What Media to Use Use the right media Your PX 740A drive s capabilities change depending on which type of compact disc you use DVD Media DVD recordable media is available in two different non compatible formats e DVD R DVD R DL double layer and DVD RW e DVD R DVD R DL dual layer and DVD RW Your PX 740A can read and write either media format in single layer or double layer media It supports all these types of DVD media e Digital Video Discs You can immediately play pre recorded DVD discs including movies and other DVDs e DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD R Recordable DVD You can record on these discs but only once You can also read them e DVD RW DVD RW ReWritable DVD You can record and re record up to 1 000 times on these discs You can also read
41. e A code on each DVD allows it to be played only on players designed for a certain regional area such as North America Europe etc When the drive ships from the factory there is no region code set The first time a DVD that has a region setting is inserted into the drive the drive is automatically set to that region code If you later insert a DVD with a different region code you are prompted to either accept changing the new region code or not If you don t accept the change then that DVD will not play If you do accept the change then the region code setting is changed But remember you can change the drive s region code only 5 times After that you can t change it any more Writing to DVD Media You need special software that supports writing to DVD R DVD R DL and DVD RW discs or to DVD R DL DVD R and DVD RW discs Ahead Software s Nero 6 OEM Suite on the CD that accompanies your PX 740A contains this software Specifying R RW or R RW You don t need to specify whether to write to R RW or R RW The selection is automatically made for you based on the media you insert in the drive Writing to CD R and CD RW Media In conjunction with your drive mastering and packet writing software such as Ahead Software s Nero or Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 allows you to write audio video data or other information to writable CD R or rewritable CD RW media The PX 740A writes to all types of CD RW media
42. ed as 12X writing recommended and 16X compatible indicates the manufacturer believes this 8X rated media can be written at 16X Plextor factory testing has determined you will achieve the highest quality write at 12X Plextor s testing also indicates you can write this media at 16X and still achieve good quality although perhaps not as high as at the recommended speed Just because the vendor rates a disc for a certain speed doesn t mean that the disc will give you a high quality write at that speed However the PoweRec technology in your Plextor drive ensures you will write at the highest possible speed that still achieves high quality 48 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Appendix A PX 740A Specifications Minimum System Requirements PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive Computer Minimum RAM Hard Disk Size Interface Operating System Usable Formats Logical DVD Read Write Logical CD Read Write Write Methods DVD R RW DVD R DL Write Methods DVD R RW DVD R DL Write Methods CD R RW Pentium 4 1 4 GHz or equivalent 256 MB 1 GB of free space to write to a CD in image mode or 10 GB of free space to create DVD images For more accurate guidelines see the help files or documentation for the recording software you re using IDE ATAPI supported Windows XP 64 bit Windows XP 2000 Me or 98SE DVD ROM DVD Video Multi Border Multi Session DVD VR CD DA CD ROM Mode 1 CD
43. er s IDE configuration is usually one of the following e Configuration A Hard disks connected as Master and Slave devices on primary IDE port DVD or CD ROM drive connected as the Master device on secondary IDE port e Configuration B Hard disk connected as Master device and DVD or CD ROM drive connected as Slave on the primary IDE port nothing connected to secondary IDE port e Configuration C Hard disk connected as Master device on primary IDE port nothing connected to secondary IDE port e Configuration D System uses special Cable Select cables all devices are jumpered for Cable Select Inspect Your Computer s Cables To ensure that it can write at maximum rated speed 16X you should make sure the PX 740A is connected to an 80 conductor IDE ATA flat ribbon cable If you have an older computer it may still be equipped with a 40 conductor cable NOTE Although the newer IDE ATA cable has 80 conductors wires its connectors have only 40 pins so it s physically interchangeable with the older cable And in fact your PX 740A drive may work fine with a 40 conductor cable But to ensure writing at maximum speed it s best to use the newer 80 conductor cable such as the one provided by Plextor The 80 conductor cable cancels interference much better than the older model allowing faster data transfers CAUTION The length of any IDE cable cannot exceed 18 inches 16 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Sec
44. ermanent ink CAUTION We recommend using a non toxic marker such as a Sharpie pen that conforms to the ASTM D 4236 standard Some permanent markers will damage the media Also do not press too hard when writing on the disc PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 37 Section 3 Using Your PX 740A NOTE We do not recommend placing self sticking CD R labels on the disc The weight of the label may unbalance the disc and cause write errors during recording or read errors during reading Also attempting to remove the label may permanently damage the disc Cleaning Discs For proper read and write performance your discs must be clean Trying to record on a dirty disc may result in a failed session and ruin the disc To clean the disc wipe the disc using 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 20 Wipe the disc from the center outward HINT Keep your frequently used discs in jewel cases at all times to prevent them from becoming dirty or damaged Mounting Position You can operate your PX 740A drive in either a horizontal or a vertical position 38 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Section 3 Using Your PX 740A Playing DVDs To play a digital video disc insert the DVD as you would any other disc The drive plays both single layer and double layer discs The first tim
45. gh the front of the open bay and back toward the motherboard The drive should slide smoothly into the bay If it does not check for obstructions in the bay and ensure the side rails are attached properly 30 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive 7 Ifnot already connected attach the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the connector on the motherboard Pin 1 Red stripe Figure 15 Connect one end of the IDE cable to the motherboard and the other end to the drive If your Plextor drive is the only device on the cable attach it at the end of the cable leaving the center connector free CAUTION With some IDE ribbon cables it is easy to accidentally plug your IDE cable upside down into both your drive and the motherboard Be sure you match the red stripe along one side of the IDE cable to Pin 1 on the motherboard and Pin 1 on the drive Pin 1 on the drive is closest to the power connector Note that each connector on most ribbon cables also has a key in the middle This key should fit into a slot in the middle of each connector of the motherboard your PX 740A drive and any other internal IDE peripherals 8 Double check your work You must ensure the side of the IDE cable with the red stripe is matched to Pin on the interface board and
46. h the PX 740A will operate with a 40 wire IDE cable it may not be able to write DVDs at 16X unless an 80 conductor IDE ATA cable is used Power connector Connects to your computer s power supply to provide DC 5 volts and 12 volts to the PX 740A What Else Is In the PX 740A Box What you find in your Plextor box depends on what the company that sold you the box put in or took out while the Plextor drive was in their possession Plextor currently sells the PX 740A drive in this configuration PX 740A DVD R DL DVD R RW and CD R RW drive 80 conductor IDE ATA cable 4 mounting screws Extra jumper Emergency eject tool Plextor software disc with a PDF file of the PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Also contains Ahead Software s Nero OEM Suite Drive Installation Guide PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 11 Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive Save Your Box Be sure to save the box after you have installed your drive The box and its packaging material were designed and drop tested to ensure your drive can endure rough treatment and still arrive in working order If you have to ship your drive back to Plextor you want to send it in the original box For more details about returning your drive to Plextor see page 65 If the security sticker on top of your box is cut there may be a good reason for example a dealer may have added other components or software Carefully check
47. les 22 installation cable select 26 interface 2 5 49 minimum computer 49 minimum configuration 49 mode jumper 19 mounting 28 operating system 5 49 optional cable connections 28 power requirements 59 quickstart installation 13 rear panel connectors 10 59 60 selecting IDE configuration 22 system requirements 49 weight 60 Q questions frequently asked 47 quickstart installation PX 740A 13 Index R rails 29 30 RAM minimum 5 49 read specification CD 55 DVD 54 reading LED indicator and 9 reading speed CD R 2 CD RW 2 digital audio 55 DVD 2 DVD Video 2 rear panel connectors PX 740A 10 recognizing the PX 740A drive in Windows 44 recommended media 48 definition 48 recording modes CD 4 49 DVD 4 49 red book 50 region code 39 61 regional setting 39 61 reliability 59 returns 12 65 RMA number 12 65 66 ROPC See running optimum power control running optimum power control 4 S safety standards 62 screws mounting 33 secondary IDE port 15 security sticker 12 selecting an IDE configuration 22 serial number recording 28 shipping your drive 12 65 66 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 73 Index shock specification 58 slave 15 22 60 cable select 18 setting drive as 19 setting in BIOS 44 setting mode jumper 20 software 6 CD R RW 6 DVD R 6 DVD RW 6 Easy Media Creator
48. ll have to buy a splitter or a Y connector These can also be found at most retail and mail order computer stores Set the Drive s Mode Jumper You specify your drive s Master Slave or Cable Select setting before installing it You do this by changing the position of a jumper on the mode jumper block at the rear of the drive Your drive ships from our factory with its mode jumper set to operate the PX 740A as a Master This will work in most custom system configurations If your computer is from a large OEM system manufacturer such as IBM Hewlett Packard Compagq Dell or Gateway you will need to pay particular attention to whether the computer uses the Cable Select scheme NOTE The jumper configuration on the drive has priority over Cable Select So if the jumper of one device on a cable is set to Master the jumper of the other device must be set for Slave In this case location of the devices on the cable is not important If you have only one device it must be set to Master or Cable Select and it must be at the end of the cable PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 19 Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive Changing the Mode Jumper on Your PX 740A Drive The drive arrives from the factory with its mode jumper set to Master A function is ON if the jumper is installed and OFF if the jumper is removed a res EI 222 ee Joo oo R Z CABLE SELECT MASTER SLAVE
49. ly set up in configuration A 22 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive NOTE The configuration shown in Figure 8 can make it very difficult to write from the DVD or CD drive to the PX 740A at maximum rated speed using on the fly copying System configuration and performance will make a big difference Depending on how fast the DVD or CD ROM drive can stream data to the PX 740A it may not be fast enough to keep the buffer full In this case the buffer may become empty and a buffer underrun error may occur However because it is equipped with Buffer Underrun Proof Technology your PX 740A can still make successful copies if you use software that supports this feature All software shipped with PX 740A drive retail kits supports Buffer Underrun Proof Technology If you still have problems writing with this configuration use the image writing method that is write an image to your hard drive then write that image onto the DVD R RW or CD R RW media or record at a lower speed We also recommend that DMA be enabled on your computer if your system supports it PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 23 Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive Before PX 740A How to Install the Installation PX 740A Hard disk connected as Master Set the mode jumper to Master device and CD ROM or DVD and connect the PX 740A as ROM drive connected as Slave Master to secondar
50. oblems send the drive to Plextor See Returns on page 65 e If your drive is out of warranty before returning the drive for repair you may want to try a short blast of canned air aimed at the center of the drive Use only electronics grade canned air sterile filtered and moisture free If you notice no improvements after this step you will need to return the drive for repair CAUTION Do not attempt to clean your drive using any solvent based cleaners Also do not use an air compressor because the high pressure blast can damage the drive ANOTHER CAUTION Do not use a CD cleaning disc Cleaning discs that use a felt pad can scratch the laser lens surface and render the drive inoperable Cleaning discs with brushes may also scratch the lens Moreover these cleaning discs are often out of balance making their operation very noisy PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 41 Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Upgrading Firmware Plextor creates firmware revisions to meet the particular needs of large computer manufacturers It is rare that these revisions will impact the performance or operation of your drive However we advise that you always update your drive with the latest available firmware Among other benefits updating firmware ensures that your drive has the latest media catalog Before troubleshooting a possible problem with your PX 740A drive please visit our web site at www plextor com to check if you h
51. ottom If you have one of these older Cable Select cables replace it with the 80 conductor IDE ATA cable from Plextor All 80 conductor cables that meet the ATA specifications also support Cable Select The connector color identifies master and slave With the 80 conductor cable e The blue connector attaches to the computer motherboard or controller e The gray connector is in the middle of the cable and goes to any slave device 1 drive if present e The black connector is at the opposite end from the host connector and goes to the master drive device 0 or to a single drive if only one is used 18 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive If you are unsure whether or not your system has a Cable Select cable installed either look at the cable or look at the jumpers on the existing DVD ROM or CD ROM drive If any device is jumpered as Cable Select then both devices on that cable must be jumpered that way Do You Need a Power Cable In most computers you will find extra power connectors in the computer ready for your use When you open the computer check the cable running from your power supply to your hard disk drive and see if it has extra connectors on it If so you can plug one of these into the power connector found on the rear panel of the PX 740A If you do not find any additional connectors either because they were not supplied or they are all in use you wi
52. r web site www plextor com before attempting to contact Technical Support The answers to the most common questions callers ask can be found quickly in the support area Select PlexHelper for online troubleshooting or FAQs for answers to common questions If you have not been successful in your quest our Technical Support Department will help you solve problems that relate specifically to your PX 740A drive In many cases a problem that appears to be caused by your Plextor drive actually originates in another part of your computer In such instances our technical support staff will try to help you identify the part at fault and will refer you to the manufacturer of that part for further assistance PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 63 Appendix B Technical Support How to Contact Plextor Technical Support There are several ways for you to contact Plextor s Technical Support Department Visit our web site www plextor com for answers to Frequently Asked Questions Send us e mail techsupport plextor com Include your telephone number and the hours during which you can be reached Be as detailed as possible in describing your problem Please include system configuration hardware and software as well as versions of drivers used Call 1 800 204 0332 or 937 615 1610 and select the tech support option Before You E mail or Call for Support Please gather as much of the following information as possible before
53. rite e Reads stamped DVD discs at up to 16X e Reads DVD Video discs with CSS at up to 4X CAV For CDs the PX 740A e Writes to CD R recordable CD media at up to 48X speed e Writes to CD RW rewritable CD media at up to 32X speed e Reads all CD ROM CD RW and CD R data media at a maximum of 48X speed e Reads CD DA audio and CD R audio media at up to 40X speed e Reads CD RW audio media at up to 40X speed Features of the PX 740A e ATAPI interface The PX 740A easily installs in virtually any PC with an E IDE ATAPI interface e High speed transfers The PX 740A supports data transfers via Ultra DMA33 DMA Mode 2 and PIO Mode 4 2 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Section 1 Getting Started MMC compliance Supports the MMC 4 command set Flash memory Allows upgrading the PX 740A to the latest firmware revision available free from the Plextor web site without opening the computer or physically accessing the drive Black tray Reduces the effect of optical distortion by absorbing reflections from the laser beam enhancing read quality Plug and Play Supports Windows Plug and Play Digital and analog audio outputs The PX 740A has output connectors for both digital SPDIF and analog audio output CPRM support The PX 740A supports Content Protection for Recordable Media so you can play CPRM copy controlled media Small form factor To save space inside your computer depth of the PX 740A is just 6
54. s into the drive Do not clean discs using a circular motion Instead using a soft dry cloth wipe gently in a radial motion start at the center of the disc and proceed to the outer edge Do not attempt to clean your drive using solvent based cleaners or an air compressor Do not attempt to clean your drive using a CD cleaning disc These discs can damage your drive permanently Where to Go From Here See Section 2 beginning on page 9 to learn how to install your drive PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 7 Section 1 Getting Started This page intentionally left blank 8 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive This section explains how to physically install your PX 740A internal ATAPI drive in your computer PX 740A Drive Features and Controls Before proceeding become familiar with the controls and features of your Plextor drive Match the parts of your drive to the illustrations below Front Panel PX 740A Internal Drive O Prexror PX 740A E2 aise DVD R DL DVO ReWritabie R RW BeWrtable 5 Emergency Eject eject hole button Tray front door LED indicator Figure 1 Front panel of the PX 740A internal ATAPI drive e LED indicator Illuminated green for disc reading blinking green for writing e Tray front door Attached to disc tray drawer PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 9 Section 2 Installing the PX 740A
55. s the Plextor PX 740A are identified by a Compact Disc ReWritable Ultra Speed logo dse ase dise dre Figure 18 The logo also identifies the type of CD RW media See Recommended Media on page 51 for a list of Plextor approved media at the time this manual was printed and see the Plextor web site at www plextor com for an updated list 36 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Section 3 Using Your PX 740A Tray Loading and Operation To load and unload the tray 1 While the drive is powered up push the eject button on the front panel The tray drawer slides out in 3 4 seconds Figure 19 Loading the tray 2 Lay a CD or DVD disc in the depression in the tray label side up 3 Press the eject button again and the tray will slide shut within seconds NOTE Always use the eject button to close the tray in a smooth and secure manner Closing the tray by pressing the front of the drawer using your hand is not recommended and risks damage or premature wearing of the mechanism Handling DVD and CD Media Take care when handling blank CD and DVD media Dust scratches and fingerprints on either side of the disc can cause write errors during recording When picking up or holding blank media you can either place your fingers along the outer edge of the disc or place one finger through the center hole and one finger on the outer edge Once you have finished creating a disc label it by writing on the top using p
56. shooting If you have problems during or right after installation of your drive first make sure the drive is recognized If you still have problems visit the Plextor web site for tips and troubleshooting help Make Sure the Drive Is Recognized If you re having trouble after installation make sure the PX 740A drive is recognized by your computer To check whether the drive is recognized To see if the drive is recognized in Windows 1 Turn the computer ON After the computer boots up you should see the Windows display 2 Open Windows Explorer or My Computer and ensure there is an icon for the Plextor drive the hard disk and another DVD or CD ROM drive if present The Plextor icon may be D or E or another designator 3 Ifthe PX 740A drive is not recognized in Windows reboot the computer and use your computer s setup program to program the BIOS to recognize it NOTE Refer to the computer s documentation for information on how to run the motherboard BIOS setup program For the PX 740A use the motherboard BIOS setup program to set up IDE Master and Slave designations as needed for your configuration on the primary or secondary IDE bus If the IDE interface is disabled on your computer you will need to enable it If a Master or Slave device is set to disable or none or a similar designation change it as appropriate to enable or auto or something similar depending on your setup program
57. t be Windows 98SE Second Edition What You Can Do with the PX 740A Just look at some of the things you can do with your PX 740A Record slide shows or digital video onto DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD R DVD RW and DVD RW discs Play DVD ROM DVD R DL DVD R DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R and DVD RW discs Record data or audio onto writable or rewritable CD media Play music CDs Save photos and other images on rewritable or writable CDs Create a CD or DVD sneakernet to share information with colleagues just use software such as Ahead Software s InCD 4 to drag and drop files onto DVD R DVD RW CD R or CD RW media then continue adding files and sharing the same disc Archive images and video to DVD or CD Master new software programs on DVD or CD PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 5 Section 1 Getting Started About Software In order to record on DVD4 R DL DVD R RW and CD R 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 Ahead s Nero software is one software suite that lets you burn DVDs and CDs The software lets you burn and share anything on CD or DVD including music photos and videos and you can easily back up your critical data to a CD or DVD One component of Nero is InCD 4 which makes the Plextor PX 740A drive as easy to
58. the contents to ensure nothing has been removed If something is missing contact the party from whom you purchased the box for an explanation NOTE This applies to the Plextor retail box Your drive may have been shipped in a different box with other contents depending on whom you purchased the drive from and what they included inside the box If your drive came pre installed some or all of the items above may have been installed and may not be separately available See the Plextor web site for locations to purchase additional or replacement accessories 12 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive PX 740A QuickStart Installation For Experienced PC Users Only If you ve installed computer peripherals before use this QuickStart installation to get up and running quickly IMPORTANT NOTE To ensure maximum writing speed you must connect the PX 740A to an 80 conductor IDE ATA flat ribbon cable This newer 80 conductor ribbon cable is physically interchangeable with the 40 conductor cable found in older computers The Plextor supplied cable is an 80 conductor cable Typical Scenario 1 You have a PC with an IDE interface installed you have Windows 98SE Me 2000 or XP and you have nothing installed on the secondary IDE port What to do Leave the PX 740A s jumper set to Master attach it to the secondary IDE port and go Windows will recognize the drive automatically
59. them moma m DVD R DL DVD R DVD ReWritable R RW DVD ReWritable High Speed Figure 17 The logo identifies the type of DVD media With double layer media you don t need to turn the disc over to record on side 2 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 35 Section 3 Using Your PX 740A CD ROM Media In addition you can use these types of CD media e CD ROM You can immediately play or read prerecorded compact discs such as audio CDs and data discs e CD R Recordable CD You can record on these discs but only once You can also read them e CD RW Normal Speed High Speed Ultra Speed and Ultra Speed Plus ReWritable CD These discs support recording and re recording up to 1 000 times You can also read them To achieve a certain writing speed you must use the appropriate media To achieve 48X CD R writing speed you must use certified 48X media and to achieve 32X CD RW writing speed you must use Ultra Speed Plus CD RW media Remember e Using Normal Speed CD RW discs that is NS RW media you can rewrite at 4X e Using High Speed CD RW discs HS RW media you can rewrite at 4X or 10X e Using Ultra Speed CD RW discs US RW media in this drive you can rewrite at up to 24X e With Ultra Speed Plus CD RW discs US RW media you can rewrite at up to 32X You can write to Ultra Speed CD RW discs only on drives that support this media Drives that are capable of writing to Ultra Speed ReWritable media such a
60. tion 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive Confirm That You Have an 80 Conductor IDE Cable How can you tell The 80 conductor cable is slightly wider than the older 40 conductor version The wires in the 80 conductor version are narrower too Red stripe Red stripe Blue Black Figure 4 Comparing the older 40 conductor cable top to the new 80 conductor type bottom Be sure to use the 80 conductor cable The extra IDE ATA cable shipped with your PX 740A is the new 80 conductor version So if you have an older 40 conductor cable replace it with the 80 conductor cable that came with your Plextor drive Or purchase an 80 conductor IDE ATA cable at an electronics supply store PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 17 Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive Do You Have Cable Select Many computers from major manufacturers use special Cable Select cables The Cable Select cable typically has markings that identify the connectors for Master Slave and Motherboard BBEEBESBEEEEEEEEE EE BHHAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BEBBEEEBEEEESEEEE ESE A laa i Blue Gray Black Motherboard Slave Master Figure 5 If you have an older 40 conductor Cable Select cable top replace it with the new 80 conductor cable b
61. ur sound board is equipped with the Sony Philips Digital Interface SPDIF or Digital In and you wish to use the digital audio output from your PX 740A This cable runs from the digital audio output connector pins on the PX 740A back panel to the sound board This cable is not supplied by Plextor 12 Mount the PX 740A drive in the computer using the four screws that were supplied with your drive Use only these screws CAUTION Do not mount your drive in your computer using screws other than those supplied by Plextor You may damage the drive if you insert screws that are too long or the wrong thread type PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 33 Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive Using Sound Boards and Audio Cables Whichever category your sound board falls into you will find that the best source of information about installing the sound board in your computer is the board s manual Once you have successfully installed the sound board in your computer you can continue below for a description of the different cable connections that need to be made If you need audio cables you will have to purchase them Refer to the table below A list of several vendors who offer audio cables is available on Plextor s web site Audio Connection MPC audio source Sound Blaster or compatible sound board Digital audio output Cable Required MPC compliant audio cable Sound Blaster compatible analog au
62. use as a hard disk drive For more information about Nero install this application and examine the help files For details on other software that is available for writing to DVDs or CDs 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 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 PX 740A requires reasonable care in its installation and use e Keep the area around your drive clean from dust smoke and other contaminants e 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 e Do not drop or jolt the drive e Do not move carry or transport a disc in the drive because this can cause damage 6 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Section 1 Getting Started 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 experienced service personnel only Keep your DVDs and CDs 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 disc
63. uters you may have to remove screws that hold the panel in place Available bay with cover panel removed Figure 13 Removing the cover panel from a bay 4 Determine if you must install mounting rails on the sides of your drive To do so insert the drive into the open bay If the drive fits tightly with little or no clearance on either side of the drive you will not have to use mounting rails The drive can be mounted directly into your computer Go to step 6 NOTE Plextor does not provide rails If you need rails you can obtain them from the computer manufacturer or from a computer supply retail or mail order store PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 29 Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive 5 If you must use mounting rails fasten the rails to the lower pair of holes as shown in Figure 14 In some instances you may need to fasten the rails to the upper set of holes After fastening the rails check their positioning by sliding the drive into the bay before you mount the drive or connect any cables CAUTION Be sure not to mistake the inner and outer face of the rail when attaching Typically the smooth side of the rail faces away from the drive s chassis Figure 14 Installing mounting rails if needed 6 Plug one connector of the 80 conductor IDE ATA cable into the IDE connector on the rear panel of the drive before you insert the drive into your computer Then thread the cable throu
64. y IDE port on the primary IDE port nothing connected to secondary IDE port DVD or CD ROM drive connected as slave Hard disk connected as master Primary IDE Port Connect Set Plextor drive s Plextor drive jumper to as master cs SM Secondary IDE Port Figure 9 How to install the PX 740A if your computer is originally set up in configuration B 24 PX 740A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive Before PX 740A How to Install the Installation PX 740A Hard disk connected as Master Set the mode jumper to Master device on primary IDE port and connect the nothing connected to PX 740A as Master to secondary IDE port secondary IDE port Hard disk connected as master Primary IDE Port Connect Set Plextor drive s Plextor drive jumper to as master cs S M Secondary IDE Port Figure 10 How to install the PX 740A if your computer is originally set up in configuration C PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 25 Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive Before PX 740A How to Install the Installation PX 740A System uses special Cable Set the PX 740A s mode Select cables all devices are jumper to CSEL and connect jumpered for Cable Select the drive to the end of the cable from the computer s IDE interface connector Hard disk Hard disk
65. y installing the jumper lengthwise horizontally Doing so could result in damage to the drive PX 740A Installation and Users Manual 21 Section 2 Installing the PX 740A Internal ATAPI Drive Select an IDE Configuration Set the PX 740A s jumper and cable it according to the desired configuration Keep these rules in mind e For best DVD RW and CD RW performance try to connect the PX 740A to the IDE port that is not connected to the hard disk drive or toa DVD or CD ROM drive In most cases this will be the secondary IDE port e For best results set the PX 740A to be the Master if possible e Ifyou have only one device on a cable always set its jumper as the Master never as the Slave Before PX 740A How to Install the Installation PX 740A A Hard disks connected as Remove the DVD ROM or Master and Slave devices on CD ROM drive change it to primary IDE port DVD ROM or Slave and re connect it to the CD ROM drive connected as secondary IDE port Master device on secondary IDE port Set the mode jumper to Master and connect the PX 740A as Master device to the secondary IDE port Hard disk Hard disk connected connected as master as slave Primary IDE Port Connect Connect DVD Set Plextor drive s Plextor drive or CD ROM jumper to as master drive as slave cs S M Secondary IDE Port Figure 8 How to install the PX 740A if your computer is original

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