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1. Figure 13 Ribbon cable for Cable Select not supplied by Plextor CAUTION The length of any IDE cable cannot exceed 18 inches 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 708A If you do not find any additional connectors either because they were not supplied or they are all in use you will have to buy a splitter or a Y connector These can also be found at most retail and mail order computer stores PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 25 Section 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal Drive To mount the PX 708A 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 2 If you 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 ol
2. LED blink CD R write CD RW write DVD write interval in speed speed speed milliseconds Amber 40X 32X CD R 24X CD RW 8X Z 40 ms interval CLV area CLV area CLV Amber 40X 32X CD R 24X CD RW X CLV 80 ms interval CAV area CAV area 16X CD R CLV 10X CD RW CLV Amber 8X 4X CD R 4X CD RW 2 4X 2X 150 ms CLV CLV CLV interval Switching Between SpeedRead and Silent Operation When you are playing a DVD Video disc that has CSS copy protection via the Content Scrambling System the PX 708A normally plays at a slow speed silent operation to reduce drive noise You can speed up DVD playback by using the eject button to enable SpeedRead To manually enable SpeedRead and speed up DVD playback 1 Ensure the PX 708A disc tray is closed and empty 2 Press and hold the PX 708A s eject button for at least 3 seconds The LED indicator blinks green three times to indicate SpeedRead will be active for DVD Video discs with CSS copy protection 3 Release the eject button The disc tray opens 4 Insert a DVD Video disc that is equipped with CSS copy protection 5 Begin playing the disc PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 39 Section 3 Using Your PX 708A SpeedRead changes the default DVD read speed to 5X 12X CAV for single layer DVD discs or 3X to 8X CAV for dual layer DVD discs To manually disable SpeedRead You can manually disable SpeedRead and return to silent operation for DVD Video discs
3. high speed CD RW LED indication 39 media 33 write speed 53 host interface 54 humidity specification 57 storage 57 I IDE configuration determining for PX 708A 12 examples 16 selecting for PX 708A 16 types of 13 IDE interface connector 9 28 56 IDE ports 13 IDE ribbon cable 24 cable select 25 connecting 28 standard 25 initialization time 54 inquiry string 54 installation 11 16 18 19 20 24 examples 16 interface 5 J jumper DMA 9 22 mode 9 13 56 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 67 Index L label disc 36 laser power adjusting with VariRec 41 42 laser standards 58 LED indicator 7 55 blink rate 39 55 Buffer Underrun Proof Technology and 55 color 38 55 lossless linking 3 M maintenance 43 master 13 16 56 cable select 22 PX 708A as 13 setting drive as 13 setting in BIOS 32 setting mode jumper 15 media 33 care and handling 35 CD R 33 50 CD RW 33 50 DVD 33 50 DVD R 50 DVD RW 33 50 DVD R 50 DVD RW 50 recommended 50 size 49 supported 4 49 memory minimum 5 49 minimum cable connections 24 minimum computer 49 minimum configuration 5 49 minimum RAM 5 49 MMC 4 command set 3 mode jumper 9 56 changing 14 15 setting 13 68 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual motherboard BIOS setup program 32 Mount Rainier CD 4 51 DVD 4 51 mounting position 24 36 57 mounting PX 708A 26 mounting rails 27 MPC compliant
4. 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 support plextor com or by calling 800 886 3935 The Technical Support Department will attempt to diagnose and correct your problem If the unit does not function properly they will give you instructions on obtaining a Return Material Authorization RMA number You may be asked to furnish proof of purchase to confirm tha
5. sp is one space 54 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Front Panel Eject LED Indicator Disc Loading Headphone Jack Headphone Volume Control Appendix A PX 708A Specifications Eject button manual emergency eject software eject Yellow when initializing reading or ejecting disc Green during standby and when Buffer Underrun Proof Technology or Lossless Linking Zero Link is active Blinking amber when writing to disc Blink rate indicates writing speed 40 ms interval Writing DVD at 8X Z CLV CD R at 40X or 32X CLV area or CD RW at 24X CLV area 80 ms interval Writing DVD at 4X CLV CD R at 40X or 32X CAV area or 16X CLV or CD RW at 24X CAV area or 10X CLV 150 ms interval Writing DVD at 2 4X or 2X CLV CD R at 8X or 4X CLV or CD RW at 4X CLV Auto Stereo mini jack for headphones and powered speakers Output voltage max volume 0 8V rms 0 3V Load impedance 32 ohms S N ratio Typically 80dB Total harmonic distortion noise Max 0 08 1kHz Dynamic range Typically 75dB 1kHz Channel separation Typically 50dB 1kHz Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz 1 5dB Wheel knob controls audio output level at front panel headphone jack only PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 55 Appendix A PX 708A Specifications Rear Panel Power Supply IDE Interface Connector Analog Audio Output Digital Audio Output Mode Jumper DMA Jumpe
6. 20 to 80 non condensing 40 to 60 degrees Celsius 20 to 95 non condensing Playing balanced disc Maximum 45dB Playing unbalanced disc Maximum 45dB Tray ejecting Maximum 50dB Sine sweep 5 minutes CD DVD read 0 15Go pk 5 300Hz CD R write 0 15Go pk 5 300Hz CD RW rewrite 0 10Go pk 5 300Hz DVD write 0 10Go px 5 300Hz Sine sweep 5 minutes 2 0Go px 5 300Hz Power off without disc 11msec half sine 10 sec interval CD read 5 0Go px 5 300Hz DVD read 5 0Go px 5 300Hz CD R write 1 5Go pk 5 300Hz CD RW rewrite 0 5Go px 5 300Hz DVD R RW write 0 5Go pk 5 300Hz PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 57 Appendix A PX 708A Specifications Environmental Conditions continued Shock Non Permissible velocity Minimum 62G operating Permissible velocity change Minimum 220cm sec Power off without disc Electrostatic 8KV aerial discharge Discharge 4KV contact discharge Both with no hard errors no damage Dimensions and Weight Dimensions 5 75 x 1 63 x 7 48 W H D 146 mm x 41 3 mm x 190 mm excluding front panel Weight lt 2 6 Ibs 1 2 kg Reliability MTBF 60 000 hours Tray Loading 50 000 load unload cycles Read Error CD ROM Mode 1 1 block 10 bits Rate CD ROM Mode 2 1 block 10 bits Safety Laser and EMC Standards Country Type Agency Standard Region USA Safety UL UL 1950 Laser FDA FDA 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 EMC FCC FCC Part15B Class B Canada
7. 46 serial number recording 24 shipping your drive 6 61 62 shock specification 57 silent operation 4 8 39 51 single layer disc 2 39 slave 13 16 56 cable select 22 setting drive as 13 setting in BIOS 32 setting mode jumper 15 sleep mode 54 software 9 CD R RW 9 DVD R 9 DVD RW 9 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 69 Index Sony Philips digital interface See SPDIF Sound Blaster compliant audio cable 31 sound board connections to 30 SPDIF cable 31 connector 8 30 31 56 specifications 49 51 52 53 54 speed monitoring 38 reading CD R 2 reading CD ROM 52 53 reading CD RW 2 reading digital audio 52 reading DVD 2 51 52 reading DVD Video 2 4 39 51 writing CD R 2 writing DVD 52 writing DVD R 2 writing DVD RW 2 writing DVD R 2 writing DVD RW 2 SpeedRead 4 8 39 disabling 40 stereo output signal 9 56 support 59 system requirements 49 T tech support ticket number 61 technical support 59 60 temperature performance guarantee 57 specification 57 storage 57 70 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual ticket number tech support 61 TLA code 24 transfer rate CD 53 DVD 53 tray closing 35 front door 7 loading and unloading 35 loading specification 58 troubleshooting 44 with self test diagnostics 45 U UDF support 4 ultra DMA PX 708A set to 22 support 3 54 ultra speed CD RW LED indication 39 write speed 53 upgrading firmw
8. 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 Roxio s DirectCD 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 708A Installation and Users Manual 5 Section 1 Getting Started What s In the 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 708A drive in this configuration e PX 708A DVD R RW and CD R RW drive 40 pin IDE ribbon cable 4 mounting screws Extra jumper Emergency eject tool 1 piece of approved DVD R media Plextor DVD with bundled software for writing DVDs and CDs PX 708A Installation and Users Manual If the security sticker on top of your box is cut there may be a good Save Your Box reason for example a Be sure to save the box after you have dealer may have added installed your drive The box and its other components or packaging material were designed and software Carefully check drop tested to ensure your can endure the contents to ensure rough treatment and still arrive in n
9. Optimum Power Control which adjust the laser power for the optimum write strategy VariRec Lets you record at low speeds 4X or 8X for highest quality while providing user adjustment of the recording power above or below a default level This adjustment lets you customize the optimum laser power to your own needs CD TEXT CD G Supports CD TEXT and CD G writing PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Section 1 Getting Started Overburn Lets you burn more information on a standard disc audio up to 99 minutes 59 seconds in length or a data disc up to 875 MB in capacity Minimum Configuration to Use the PX 708A Here s what you ll need in order to install and use the PX 708A drive Computer Pentium III 700 MHz CPU or faster Minimum RAM 128 MB Interface 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 6 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 Windows XP 2000 Me 98SE NOTE You cannot use the PX 708A with early versions of Windows 98 if you are using Windows 98 it must be Windows 98SE Second Edition What You Can Do with the PX 708A Just look at some of the things you can do with your PX 708A Record slide shows or digital video onto DVD R R RW and RW discs Play
10. RW discs only on drives that support this media Drives that are capable of writing to Ultra Speed ReWritable media such as the Plextor PX 708A are identified by a Compact Disc ReWritable Ultra Speed logo dis ase gee B ReWritable ewntabie CFewnitabie 5 Figure 18 The logo identifies the type of CD RW media See Recommended Media on page 49 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 34 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Section 3 Using Your PX 708A 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 by 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
11. and Users Manual Section 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal Drive About Cable Select The Cable Select jumper position sets the PX 708A 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 EE Eee sees I spssssssssssssssssss Joo ee TD CABLE SELECT MASTER DMA SLAVE OUO L O L Figure 10 Configuring the PX 708A drive for Cable Select To use CSEL you must have e A computer that supports CSEL e A special CSEL Cable Select cable for IDE NOTE The IDE cable supplied by Plextor does not support CSEL To use CSEL and Cable Select you ll have to purchase a CSEL cable or use one that may be supplied with your CSEL configured system PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 21 Section 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal Drive Identifying Whether Your System Uses Cable Select If you are unsure whether or not your system has a Cable Select cable installed either look at the cable see Figure 13 or look at the jumpers on the CD ROM drive If any device is jumpered as Cable Select then both devices on that cable should be jumpered the same Locating the Master Position on a Cable Select Cable With Cable Select Master and Slave are determined not by jumpers but by the connectors on the Cable Select cable The connectors are identified as Master or Slave Set
12. audio cable 31 MRW See Mount Rainier MTBF 58 multiword DMA 22 N noise specification 57 normal speed CD RW LED indication 39 write speed 53 O OPC See optimum power control opening the computer 12 operating system 5 49 optimum power control 4 41 optional cable connections 24 orange book 4 49 overburn 5 42 requirements for 42 P packing for shipment 62 performance specifications 51 52 53 54 PIO support 3 54 playing DVD 37 plug and play support for 3 position mounting 24 36 57 power cable 25 connecting cable 29 connector 9 29 56 requirements 56 PoweRec 3 41 precautions 10 primary IDE port 13 R rails 27 RAM 5 minimum 5 49 read formats 4 read specification CD 52 53 DVD 51 52 reading speed CD R 2 CD RW 2 controlling for silent operation 4 digital audio 52 dual layer disc 2 39 DVD 2 DVD Video 2 4 39 51 single layer disc 2 39 SpeedRead and 39 Index rear panel connectors 8 56 recognizing the PX 708A drive in Windows 31 recording length extending 42 recording modes CD 4 51 DVD 4 51 red book 49 region code 37 54 regional setting 37 54 reliability 58 returns 6 61 RMA number 6 61 62 ROPC See running optimum power control running optimum power control 4 S safety standards 58 screws mounting 30 secondary IDE port 13 security sticker 6 selecting an IDE configuration 16 self test diagnostics 3 45
13. or vertically If you don t have an empty bay remove the existing IDE CD ROM drive and install the PX 708A You must make a minimum of two cable connections to your PX 708A 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 708A 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 708A Do You Need Another IDE Ribbon Cable An IDE cable is a standard 40 pin flat ribbon cable usually with three connectors One end connects to the IDE port on your computer s motherboard and the other two connectors are free for attaching peripherals such as a hard disk CD ROM drive or a PX 708A drive 24 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal Drive You may need to install another IDE ribbon cable in your computer You can use the extra IDE cable supplied with your Plextor drive Just remember if you want to use CSEL and Cable Select settings this Plextor supplied cable won t work you ll have to purchase a special cable for Cable Select
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15. the DMA Jumper Your PX 708A ships from the factory with no DMA jumper installed The pins are empty The empty pins mean the drive is set to Ultra DMA This setting should work in most cases so you don t have to do anything more With some generally older personal computers that do not have an Ultra DMA IDE chipset the computer may hang or crash with the PX 708A set to the default Ultra DMA setting If this happens change the PX 708A to Multiword DMA mode by installing the spare jumper across the two DMA jumper pins just to the left of the mode jumper pins 22 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal Drive Lo Mode jumper Add jumper here to change from Ultra DMA to Multiword DMA Figure 11 Add the DMA jumper if you need to change to Multiword DMA PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 23 Section 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal Drive Install the PX 708A Drive Before proceeding to install the PX 708A drive in your personal computer double check your jumper setting Record the Serial Number Record the serial number and TLA code 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 small panel that covers the bay that you want to use NOTE The drive can be mounted horizontally
16. to remove the drive from the computer to perform the next two steps Hold the ATAPI cable at or near the base of its connection to the PX 708A drive Carefully remove the ATAPI cable from the drive by pulling the cable gently rearward Note the position of the mode jumper at the rear of the PX 708A A jumper will be installed on either the CABLE SELECT SLAVE or MASTER position Write down this jumper position You ll need to replace the jumper after the test Then Q If the jumper is on the MASTER position move it to the SLAVE or CABLE SELECT position for this test Q Ifthe jumper is on the SLAVE or CABLE SELECT jumper leave it in place Q The position of the DMA jumper on or off doesn t matter Don t change it Install an extra jumper so that both the CABLE SELECT and SLAVE positions are jumpered as shown in Figure 21 46 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6 If you removed the drive for access to the cable and mode jumpers slide it back into the computer and connect the power cable to the drive 7 Replace the computer s cover and re connect the computer s power cord to the power source CAUTION Turning on the computer power without first replacing the cover can be dangerous to the computer s components and also to you Be aware of the danger of electric shock and do not touch any components inside the computer 8 While pressing the eject butt
17. with CSS in either of two ways e Eject the disc or e Turn off power to the drive Advantages of Buffer Underrun Proof Technology The PX 708A incorporates Buffer Underrun Proof Technology which guarantees that you can write CD R and CD RW discs at high speed and still use your computer for other tasks while you re writing To prevent the interruption of data during writing every CD R RW drive has a buffer a memory chip that acts as a kind of holding area Typically the buffer size is 2 MB or 4 MB However this buffer can be emptied quickly when you write at high speeds or if you use other applications like surfing the Internet or playing games or watching movies while writing Buffer Underrun Proof Technology compensates for any interruption in data flow to the disc It remembers where writing stopped on the disc when the data flow was interrupted then restarts writing in the same place once the data is available again Buffer Underrun Proof Technology in your drive means you can safely use your computer for other things while you re writing to a CD R or CD RW disc It lets you multitask freely and easily and lets you successfully create CDs on the first attempt 40 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Section 3 Using Your PX 708A Advantages of VariRec Technology This drive is equipped with VariRec Variable Recording technology a feature offered by Plextor that allows you to manually adju
18. 8A if your computer is originally set up in configuration B 18 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal Drive Before PX 708A Installation How to Install the PX 708A C Hard disk connected as Master Set the mode jumper to Master device on primary IDE port and connect the PX 708A as nothing connected to 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 8 How to install the PX 708A if your computer is originally set up in configuration C PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 19 Section 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal Drive Before PX 708A Installation How to Install the PX 708A System uses special Cable Set the PX 708A 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 connected connected as master as slave Primary IDE Port Connect Connect Set Plextor drive s CD ROM drive Plextor drive mode jumper to as slave as master CS S M Secondary IDE Port Figure 9 How to install the PX 708A if your computer is originally set up in configuration D 20 PX 708A Installation
19. ASER KLASSE PRODUKT NACH IEC 60825 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 DVD CD drive from an electrical current pull out the computer s power plug Table of Contents 1 Getting Started eesevsssvensevnnennseeneenneensennsensvensvensesnnessnesnnesnnesnsennsenne 1 About this Mantal sneren na e a a AR 1 Meet Your PX 708A ra e ae R RS 2 What the PX 708A Does oinor e a 2 Featutes of the PX 708A0psssvyapnsesakueas skanse 3 Minimum Configuration to Use the PX 708A sessen 5 What You Can Do with the PX 708A eererovvnnrvrernvrrnrrrvrrrvrvenne 5 What s mihe BORi oier E e EE 6 Saye Your BORN orreen ea TRE e ia 6 PX 708A Drive Features and Controls srnrrnrnrnrnrnnnnrrvnrrnrvrnrvennee 7 Front Panel PX 708A Internal Drive sornnornrnnnvrrvvrrnrrrvrvennee 7 Rear Panel PX 708A Internal Drive sernrrnnonrornvnvnrrrnrrrnrvenne 8 About Softwareissnnsiustudrsrtkserendlk radera larm 9 Preci ONS isi Poet siws Teale E E E E eee teeta ee 10 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal Drive sscccssssssesseeee 11 QuickStart Installation For Experienced PC Users Only 11 Open the Computer and Prepare for Installation sororvroorre0rnn 12 Determine Your Existing IDE Configuration eee 12 Set the Drive
20. CD RW re writable CD media at up to 24X speed e Reads all CD ROM CD RW and CD R data media at a maximum of 40X 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 32X speed 2 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Section 1 Getting Started Features of the PX 708A ATAPI interface Easily installs in virtually any PC with an E IDE ATAPI interface High speed transfers Supports Ultra DMA33 DMA Mode 2 and PIO Mode 4 PoweRec Plextor Optimized Writing Error Reduction Control PoweRec adjusts laser power and writing speed so they re at the optimum settings for that particular disc For example when you re writing a DVD PoweRec checks to see if the maximum 8X speed is possible and sets the optimum write speed You can enable and disable PoweRec MMC compliance Supports the MMC 4 command set Flash memory Allows upgrading the PX 708A to the latest firmware revision available 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 Self test diagnostics The PX 708A has a self test diagnostic function for easy troubleshooting DVD Features Lossless linking for DVD RW Allows DVD RW discs to be edited and still play on DVD ROM players Zero Link for D
21. E Configuration Set the jumper according to the desired configuration as shown in the tables and illustrations on the next few pages NOTE For best CD RW performance try to connect the PX 708A to the IDE port that is not connected to the hard disk drive or to a CD ROM drive In most cases this will be the secondary IDE port NOTE For best results set the PX 708A to be the Master if possible Before PX 708A Installation How to Install the PX 708A Hard disks connected as Remove the CD ROM drive Master and Slave devices on change it to Slave and re primary IDE port CD ROM connect it to the secondary IDE connected as Master device on port secondary IDE port Set the mode jumper to Master and connect the PX 708A as Master device to the secondary IDE port Hard disk Hard disk connected connected as master as slave Primary IDE Port Connect Connect Set Plextor drive s Plextor drive CD ROM drive jumper to as master as slave cs S M Secondary IDE Port Figure 6 How to install the PX 708A if your computer is originally set up in configuration A 16 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal Drive NOTE The configuration shown in Figure 6 can make it very difficult to write from the CD ROM to the PX 708A at maximum rated speed using on the fly copying System configuration and performance will make a big differe
22. F or Digital In and you wish to use the digital audio output from your PX 708A This cable runs from the digital audio output connector pins on the PX 708A back panel to the sound board This cable is not supplied by Plextor 12 Mount the PX 708A 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 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 30 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal Drive Audio Connection Cable How to Connect It Required MPC audio source MPC Connect to MPC audio compliant source and to analog audio audio cable output connector at the rear of the Plextor drive Sound Blaster or Sound Connect to Sound Blaster compatible sound Blas
23. OM XA Photo CD Video CD multi session CD TEXT CD I CD G UDF Sequential write multi session random access write DVD MRW Mount Rainier physical formatting in background is supported Disc at once DAO incremental recording multi border recording restricted overwriting Track at once TAO DAO packet write variable and fixed multi session session at once SAO MRW Mount Rainier Performance Specifications Read Speed DVD Speed 5 12X Yes Single CAV layer disc 3 8X Yes Single Yes CAV or dual layer disc 2 5X Yes Single Yes CAV or dual layer disc 2X CLV Yes Single Yes or dual layer disc NOTE When a DVD Video with CSS copy protection via the Content Scrambling System is loaded the PX 708A slows its playback speed to reduce drive noise PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 51 Appendix A PX 708A Specifications Performance Specifications continued Read Speed Speed Mode 1 Mode 2 CD DA CD Discs Discs Discs CAV RW RW CAV RW RW RW CAV RW RW RW RW RW RW 4X CLV Stamp R Stamp R Stamp R RW RW RW NOTE Stamp indicates commercially pressed silver discs DVD R RW 8X Z CLV a Ne 4X CLV 2 4X CLV 2X CLV Ra ER 1X CLV Se O Write Speed Speed DVD R RW 8X Z CLV 4X CLV 2 4X CLV 2X CLV 1X CLV 52 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Appendix A PX 708A Specifications Performance Specification
24. PX 708A Model PX 708A Internal ATAPI DVD R RW CD R RW DRIVE INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL PLEXTOR OCTOBER 2003 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 2003 Plextor Corp Fourth edition October 2003 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 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Model Number PX 708A Trade Name PLEXTOR Responsible Party PLEXTOR Co Ltd Address 48383 Fremont Blvd Suite 120 Fremont CA 94538 6509 USA Telephone Number 510 440 2000 This d
25. Safety UL C UL CSA 22 2 No 950 Europe Safety CE EN60950 Laser CE EN60825 1 EMC CE EN55024 EN50022 Class B Taiwan EMC BSMI CNS13438 Class B Korea EMC MIC Australia NZ EMC C Tick AS NZS3548 Class B 58 PX 708A 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 Chapters 1 3 If you do not uncover the solution there please refer next to the maintenance and troubleshooting chapter that begins on page 43 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 Plextor 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 708A drive In many cases a problem that appears to be caused by your Plextor drive actually originates in another part o
26. Then replace the computer cover If you discover a problem with the PX 708A drive do not attempt to service the drive yourself Contact us to get an RMA number and take steps to return the drive to Plextor See Returns on page 61 for details What the Self Test Results Indicate e Ifa drive passes the self test then the drive s operation is OK e If the drive fails the self test in some cases the problem may be caused by the media Try the self test again using a different brand of DVD R or CD R media if the drive passes the self test this time the drive is OK 48 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Appendix A PX 708A Specifications Minimum System Requirements PX 708A Internal ATAPI Drive Computer Minimum RAM Hard Disk Size Pentium Ill 700 MHz CPU or faster 128 MB 1 GB of free space to write to a CD in image mode or 6 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 Operating Windows XP 2000 Me 98SE System Supported Media Supported Stamped CDs Single layer Dual layer Media DVD R For general version 2 0 DVD Read DVD RW Version 1 0 1 1 DVD R Version 1 11 DVD RW Version 1 2 Supported Red Yellow Book compliant discs Media Stamped CD Supported Orange Book Pt Il compliant discs Type 74 Type 80 Media CD R Supported Orange Book Pt IIl compliant discs Media CD RW Supported CD 12 cm Medi
27. VD RW 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 Wide DVD R RW and DVD R RW media compatibility Compatible with a wide range of DVD R and DVD RW media PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 3 Section 1 Getting Started Multiple DVD types Supports DVD ROM DVD Video multi border multi session DVD VR for read and write supports DVD VR for read only Versatile recording modes Including sequential write multi session random access write SpeedRead silent operation For DVD Video discs equipped with CSS copy protection you can set DVD playback speed for fast playback SpeedRead or leave at the factory default for silent operation Mount Rainier DVD MRW Mount Rainier physical formatting in background is supported CD R and CD RW Features Variety of recording modes Supports track at once disc at once session at once multi session variable and fixed packet writing and CD MRW Mount Rainier 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 II and III UDF support UDF file system implemented through packet writing OPC and ROPC Optimum Power Control and Running
28. a Size DVD 12 cm PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 49 Appendix A PX 708A Specifications Recommended Media DVD R 8X DVD R 4X 2 4X DVD RW 4X 2 4X DVD R 4X 1X DVD RW 2X 1X CD R 40X CD R 32X 4X CD RW 24X CD RW 10X 4X Mitsubishi Chemical Verbatim Taiyo Yuden Ricoh NOTE PoweRec will determine if 8X speed is possible and will set the optimal write speed Mitsubishi Chemical Verbatim Taiyo Yuden Ricoh Mitsubishi Chemical Verbatim Ricoh NOTE All DVD RW media are rewritable up to 1 000 times Mitsubishi Chemical Verbatim Taiyo Yuden Maxell TDK Victor Mitsubishi Chemical Verbatim TDK NOTE All DVD RW media are rewritable up to 1 000 times Maxell Mitsubishi Chemical Verbatim Taiyo Yuden Maxell Mitsubishi Chemical Verbatim Taiyo Yuden Mitsui Chemicals Ricoh NOTE You can disable PoweRec With PoweRec disabled you can write at any speed although your results may be poor Mitsubishi Chemical Verbatim Ricoh Mitsubishi Chemical Verbatim NOTE All CD RW media are rewritable up to 1 000 times 50 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Usable Formats Logical DVD Read Write Logical CD Read Write Write Methods DVD R RW Write Methods DVD R RW Write Methods CD R RW Appendix A PX 708A Specifications DVD ROM DVD Video multi border multi session DVD VR DVD VR DVD VR is read only CD DA CD Extra CD ROM Mode 1 CD ROM Mode 2 CD R
29. are 3 44 V variable recording technology 41 VariRec 4 41 changing setting 42 default setting 41 writing speed with 42 vibration specification 57 volume control 7 55 W wake mode 54 warranty 63 web site Plextor 59 weight 58 write formats 4 write methods CD 4 51 DVD 4 51 writing a CD image 5 49 writing speed achieving 34 CD R 2 53 CD RW 2 53 DVD R 2 52 Index DVD RW 52 DVD R 2 52 DVD RW 52 monitoring 38 VariRec and 4 42 writing to CD R 38 writing to CD RW 38 writing to DVD R 37 writing to DVD RW 37 Y yellow book 49 Z zero link 3 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 71 Index This page intentionally left blank 72 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Notes PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 73 PLEXTOR CORP 48383 Fremont Blvd Suite 120 Fremont CA 94538 6509 Phone Fax E mail www plextor com P N 127 2789 02 510 440 2000 800 886 3935 510 651 9755 info plextor com
30. ature you need e Recording software that supports Overburn e Player software that recognizes the Overburned disc e Either a 94 minute or a 99 minute disc to allow the Overburn Remember even if you can Overburn a disc your player software must be able to recognize the Overburned disc or you will not be able to play it back 42 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting This chapter explains maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for your PX 708A 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 708A 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 problems send the drive to Plextor See Returns on page 61 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 im
31. audio 24 IDE 24 25 28 MPC 31 power 24 power for drive 25 Sound Blaster 31 SPDIF 31 cable connections 29 cable select 13 20 21 56 cable for 21 25 configuring PX 708A for 21 identifying 22 master 22 setting mode jumper 15 signal 21 slave 22 CD formats supported 51 reading speed 52 53 recording modes 4 51 write methods 4 51 CD reading speed 52 CD G 4 CD DA reading speed 2 CD R compatibility 4 media 33 50 reading speed 2 writing 38 writing speed 2 53 CD R RW software 9 CD ROM playing 33 CD RW achieving best performance 16 background format 2 compatibility 4 high speed 53 LED indication 39 media 33 50 normal speed 53 reading speed 2 ultra speed 53 writing 38 writing speed 2 53 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 65 Index CD TEXT 4 cleaning disc 36 cleaning your drive 43 precautions 10 43 closing tray 35 compatibility CD R 4 CD RW 4 DVD 3 37 computer minimum 5 49 configuration 6 cable select 21 minimum 5 49 types of IDE 13 connection digital audio 56 sound board and 30 connector analog audio output 9 29 56 digital audio 8 30 IDE interface 9 28 56 power 9 29 56 connectors and jumpers rear panel 8 56 content scrambling system 4 8 39 51 controls front panel 7 55 cover panel bay 26 CSEL See cable select CSS See content scrambling system D data buffer 4 40 56 diagnostics 3 45 46 digital audio outp
32. ble 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 top of the internal drive model The label reads CAUTION CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM Top View of Internal Drive Showing Caution Label Location Class 3B Class 1 warning label Front of drive Detail of Laser Caution Labels CAUTION CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM VORSICHT KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GE FFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN CLASS LASER PRODUCT TO IEC 60825 L
33. d nese Ai Basen a det 37 Writing to DVD Media o oo eee cece cee cseecneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 37 Specifying R RW or R RW errervrrrvrrvvrrvvrrvvrrvrrerrveravvrevvreenen 37 Which Should I Choose ssrernvrnvvrrnevenavernnernvvrnevrernverversnsvsvsven 37 Writing to CD R and CD RW Media rerrrrrrrrnvvrervnnvnrnvvrevvvenveren 38 Using the LED Indicator enornrorrrornvnrvnrvnvrvvrrvvrrvevrnrversveravvrnvrevnen 38 LED Colofn een E E esstoartontiamtheeseton elt 38 LED Blink Rates esi rinni anen e Hae ay 39 Switching Between SpeedRead and Silent Operation 0 39 Advantages of Buffer Underrun Proof Technology 0 0 40 Advantages of VariRec Technology cesceseeesseceereeeneeeenees 41 How the Default VariRec Setting Is Determined 41 Changing the VariRec Setting cece ereeeeeeeeeeeeeeerens 42 When You Write with VariRec 00 eee ese eeeceeeeeseceeeneees 42 Advantages of Overburn srrnvrrvvrrnrvenrvernvvrnvvrnrnnervnnvnnnvenvvervvernn 42 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting eeeseesvessvvnneensesnseeseenseeneenne 43 Cleaning the PX 708A Drive srervrrrnrrerrverrnvrnevrervrnrvenvvnnvervvervvesnn 43 Upgrading Firmw r ssn eni a a E E R 44 Tro bl sh otin g sins enorer nnrir rE E E seiere 44 Emergency Ejector irern r E S E EERE 44 Using the Self Test Diagnostics ernrvrnrvrnrrnrnrrvrervnernrernenrvernveree 45 Performing the Self Test ornvrnnvronrronrrerrvvrnvvrnvvrnrnrn
34. dealer or call Plextor s Technical Support Department 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 drive to you could very well be a 30 second fix to them But we will never know unless you contact us PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 1 Section 1 Getting Started Meet Your PX 708A The PX 708A is a DVD ReWritable CD ReWritable drive that provides professional quality DVD and CD performance for writing rewriting and reading What the PX 708A Does For DVDs the PX 708A e Writes DVD R recordable DVD plus format media at up to 8X speed e Writes DVD R recordable DVD minus format media at up to 4X speed e Writes DVD RW re writable DVD plus format media at up to 4X speed e Writes DVD RW re writable DVD minus format media at up to 2X speed e Supports DVD VR real time editing e Reads DVD discs at up to 12X e Reads DVD Video discs at 5X 12X single layer discs or 3X 8X dual layer discs e Supports DVD RW background format For CDs the PX 708A e Writes to CD R recordable CD media at up to 40X speed e Writes to
35. der computers you may have to remove screws that hold the panel in place available bay with cover panel removed Figure 14 Removing the cover panel from a bay 26 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal Drive 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 5 If you must use mounting rails fasten the rails to the lower pair of holes as shown in Figure 15 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 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 15 Installing mounting rails if needed PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 27 Section 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal Drive 6 Plug one connector of the IDE cable into the IDE connector on the rear panel of the drive befo
36. e procedures that are required However if you re are not comfortable with opening your PC and disconnecting cables you may want to let someone with more experience handle this aspect of troubleshooting for you To perform the tests you ll need e Tools to remove the computer s cover e An extra jumper supplied e A blank piece of Plextor recommended DVD R DVD R or CD R media See Recommended Media on page 50 or visit our web site The self test will write to this media so you won t be able to use this disc again PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 45 Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Performing the Self Test This tests three functions of the drive writing at maximum speed continuous playback at maximum speed and random access To perform the self test 1 Turn the computer s power OFF unplug it from its power source and open the computer to gain access to the rear of the PX 708A drive 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 CAUTION Before you attempt to open your computer be sure to properly ground yourself by wearing an anti static wristband This will help prevent static damage to your computer system You should be able to see the back of the PX 708A drive connected to the ATAPI cable power connector and optionally an analog sound cable NOTE You may have
37. ection 2 Installing Your PX 708A 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 For example to change the drive to be a Slave move the jumper to the right 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 In addition 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 5 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 by installing the jumper lengthwise horizontally Doing so could result in damage to the drive PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 15 Section 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal Drive Select an ID
38. ed 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 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 708A 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 Gateway or Compaq you will need to pay particular attention to whether the computer uses the Cable Select scheme PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 13 Section 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal Drive Changing the Mode Jumper on Your PX 708A 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 CABLE SELECT MASTER SLAVE GOD LJ LI LU Ld Mode jumper DMA jumper usually leave empty for Ultra DMA Figure 4 Factory settings for mode jumper at the rear of the internal drive 14 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual S
39. ed 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 Troubleshooting If you have problems during or right after installation of your drive visit the Plextor web site to find tips to help find the problem Emergency Eject If 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 hole to open the drive 1 Make sure power to the drive is OFF That is turn off your computer 44 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 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 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 Using the Self Test Diagnostics The PX 708A contains a set of self test diagnostics that can help isolate trouble and determine if a problem is in the drive or elsewhere NOTE Using the self test diagnostics requires opening the computer and removing a cable from the drive then replacing the cable at the end of the test If you previously installed the PX 708A in your computer you should have no fear of the simpl
40. er may expose you to harmful electrical voltages or the laser beam For your safety entrust service to experienced service personnel only e 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 discs into the drive e 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 e Do not attempt to clean your drive using solvent based cleaners or an air compressor e Do not attempt to clean your drive using a CD cleaning disc These discs can damage your drive permanently 10 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal Drive This chapter explains how to physically install your PX 708A in your computer The steps you ll need to do are as follows l 2 3 4 5 Turn OFF your computer system Set the jumpers for your new PX 708A drive if necessary Mount the drive into an available drive bay inside the computer system Make all necessary cabling connections IDE cable power cable and audio cable Turn your computer system ON The following pages give more details for this procedure QuickStart Installation For Experienced PC Users Only If you ve installed computer peripherals before use this QuickStart installation to get up and run
41. evice complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi
42. f 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 708A Installation and Users Manual 59 Appendix B Technical Support How to Contact Plextor Technical Support There are several ways for you to contact Plextor s Technical Support Department e Visit our web site www plextor com for answers to Frequently Asked Questions e Send us e mail at support 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 e Call 800 886 3935 and select the tech support option Before You E mail Log On FAX Call for Support Please gather as much of the following information as possible before contacting us e The serial number and TLA top level assembly number of your PX 708A drive Your serial number and TLA number appear both on the drive label and on a sticker at the rear of internal drives e The latest version of firmware you loaded onto the drive if applicable e The version of the Windows operating system you are using e The brand name and model number of your computer e g Dell 466 NP Hewlett Packard Pavilion 752n etc e The type of VGA Super VGA or other graphics board you use e Brand
43. ifferent non compatible formats e DVD R and DVD RW e DVD R and DVD RW Your PX 708A can read and write either media format That is 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 DVD R DVD R Recordable DVD You can record on these discs but only once You can also read them DVD RW DVD RW ReWritable DVD You can record and re record up to 1 000 times on these discs You can also read them CD ROM Media In addition the PX 708A supports these types of CD media e CD ROM You can immediately play or read prerecorded compact discs such as audio CDs and data discs CD R Recordable CD You can record on these discs but only once You can also read them CD RW Normal Speed High Speed and Ultra Speed ReWritable CD These discs support recording and re recording up to 1 000 times You can also read them PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 33 Section 3 Using Your PX 708A To achieve a certain writing speed you must use the appropriate media To achieve 40X CD R writing speed you must use certified 40X media and to achieve 24X RW writing speed you must use Ultra Speed RW media Remember e Using Normal Speed NS RW media you can rewrite at 4X e Using High Speed HS RW media you can rewrite at 10X e Using Ultra Speed US RW media in this drive you can rewrite at up to 24X You can write to Ultra Speed
44. l Interface SPDIF or Digital In 8 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Section 1 Getting Started e 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 e 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 e DMA jumper Use the DMA jumper to convert between Ultra DMA Mode 0 2 no jumper default and Multiword DMA Mode 0 2 with jumper installed In general leave this jumper at its factory setting which is Ultra DMA that is no jumper installed e IDE cable connector Connects to your computer s IDE ATAPI interface using 40 pin IDE flat ribbon cable e Power connector Connects to your computer s power supply to provide DC 5 volts and 12 volts to the PX 708A About Software In order to record on 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 You can use Roxio s Easy CD Creator DVD Edition to burn both DVDs and CDs The software lets you burn and share anything on CD or DVD including music photos and videos You can also back
45. 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 28 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal 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 IDE ribbon cable Digital audio cable optional Digital_In Power CD ROM audio or SPDIF supply connector on PC connector on sound board Figure 17 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 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 29 Section 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal Drive 11 Connect a digital audio cable if your sound board is equipped with the Sony Philips Digital Interface SPDI
46. n and Users Manual 37 Section 3 Using Your PX 708A 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 Writing to CD R and CD RW Media In conjunction with your drive mastering and packet writing software such as Easy CD Creator and DirectCD allow you to write audio video data or other information to writable CD R or rewritable CD RW media The PX 708A writes to all types of CD RW media Using the LED Indicator The color and blink rate of the front panel LED indicator give you information about the drive s operation LED Color PX 708A Status Front panel LED LED On or Off Indicator Color No disc Herker Eject Loading Initialize Yellow Standby Read Write Blinking amber CD writing with Buffer Green or blinking Underrun Proof green Technology DVD Lossless Linking On or Zero Link green 38 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Section 3 Using Your PX 708A LED Blink Rate 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
47. 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 60 PX 708A 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 need this number before any Plextor drive can be returned for repair or 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 a Tech Support Ticket Number Locate the RMA request form at https www plextor com english support rma_request_form htm Complete the form providing the Technical Support Ticket number and details of the drive failure After completing the form click the Submit button IMPORTANT NOTE The RMA form will NOT be processed without the Tech Support Ticket Number 3 Plextor will then return the RMA form to you via e mail with the RMA number and shipping information included When you receive the RMA number pack the Plextor drive securely in a box and include the RMA form as a packing slip Write the RMA number in large letters on the outside of the box and ship the box and the drive to Plextor Contacting Plextor s RMA Department You can contact our RMA Departmen
48. nce Depending on how fast the CD ROM drive can stream data to the PX 708A 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 708A can still make successful copies if you use software that supports this feature All software shipped with PX 708A 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 CD R or CD RW media or record at a lower speed for best results We also recommend that DMA be enabled on your computer if your system supports it PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 17 Section 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal Drive Before PX 708A Installation How to Install the PX 708A Hard disk connected as Master Set the mode jumper to Master device and CD ROM or DVD and connect the PX 708A as ROM drive connected as Slave Master to secondary IDE port on the primary IDE port nothing connected to secondary IDE port Hard disk connected as master CD ROM drive connected as slave Primary IDE Port Connect Set Plextor drive s Plextor drive jumper to as master CS S M Secondary IDE Port Figure 7 How to install the PX 70
49. ng DVDs To play a digital video disc insert the DVD as you would any other disc The drive plays both single layer and dual layer discs The first time 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 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 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 and DVD RW discs or to DVD R and DVD RW discs The Roxio Easy CD Creator DVD Edition on the CD that accompanies your PX 708A 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 Which Should I Choose Which is better DVD R and DVD RW Or DVD R and DVD RW Neither is better or worse They re just different standards like English versus metric measurement PX 708A Installatio
50. ning quickly Typical Scenario 1 You have a PC with an IDE interface installed you have Windows 98SE Me XP or 2000 and you have nothing installed on the secondary IDE port What to do Leave the PX 708A s jumper set to Master attach it to the secondary IDE port and go Windows will recognize the drive automatically Typical Scenario 2 You have a PC with an IDE interface installed you have Windows 98SE Me XP or 2000 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 708A s jumper set to Master and attach the PX 708A 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 chapter for more detailed installation instructions PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 11 Section 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal Drive Open the Computer and Prepare for Installation To determine whether your PX 708A 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 UNPLUGGED from its power source 2 Remove your computer s cover following the directions provided by your computer s manufact
51. on on the PX 708A turn the computer power on The LED indicator blinks green then amber and the tray ejects CABLE SELECT MASTER DMA SLAVE Figure 21 Place jumpers across both the SLAVE and CABLE SELECT pins to perform the self test diagnostics PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 47 Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 9 Insert a blank Plextor recommended DVD R or CD R disc Be sure to use only media of the type recommended by Plextor Q Ifthe LED indicator blinks amber three times the loaded disc is not a blank DVD R or CD R disc Remove the disc and insert a blank Plextor recommended DVD R or CD R disc 10 The drive begins the diagnostic routine Upon completion of the diagnostic you see the results Q If there was no problem the disc is ejected automatically Q If there was a problem the disc is not ejected and you see the LED indicator blink green One green blink indicates a write or read error Two green blinks indicate an initialization error 11 If the disc was not ejected automatically press the eject button to eject the disc 12 Turn off the computer power 13 Reset the mode jumper at the rear of the PX 708A to its original setting as noted in Step 4 above Also remove the extra jumper you installed 14 Reconnect the IDE cable to the PX 708A drive If you removed the drive to gain access to the cable or jumpers replace the drive in the computer
52. 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 permanent 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 708A Installation and Users Manual 35 Section 3 Using Your PX 708A 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 internal PX 708A drive in either a horizontal or a vertical position 36 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Section 3 Using Your PX 708A Playi
53. othing has been working order If you have to ship your removed If something is drive back to Plextor you ll want to missing contact the party send it in the original box For more from whom you details about returning your drive to purchased the box for an Plextor see page 61 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 6 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Section 1 Getting Started PX 708A Drive Features and Controls Before proceeding you should become familiar with the controls and features of your Plextor drive Match the parts of your drive to the illustrations below Front Panel PX 708A Internal Drive LED Tray front door Emergency indicator eject hole IO Prexror Pee 99 mn gt a Headphone Volume Eject button jack control Figure 1 Front panel of the PX 708A internal ATAPI drive e LED indicator Illuminated yellow for disc initializing reading and ejecting Illuminated amber for writing Blink rate indicates writing speed Illuminated green during standby and when Buffer Underrun Proof Technolog
54. provements 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 708A Installation and Users Manual 43 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 will impact the performance or operation of your drive However we advise that our customers always update drives with the latest available firmware Before troubleshooting a possible problem with your PX 708A drive please visit our web site at www plextor com to check if you have 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 download
55. r Other Features Data Buffer Typical standby current Typical DVD read current DVD 12X Typical CD read current CD 40X Typical DVD write current DVD R 8X Typical write current CD R 40X Typical pause current Peak current IDE bus 40 pin flat ribbon type Interface complies with ATA ATAPI 5 Maximum total cable length cannot exceed 18 in 45 7 cm Stereo analog output Molex connector L G G R MPC 3 standard Output voltage max volume 0 55V rms 1V Load impedance 10 k ohms S N ratio Min 80dB Total harmonic distortion noise Max 0 08 1kHz Dynamic range Typically 75dB 1kHz Channel separation Typically 70dB 1kHz Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz 0dB 5dB Digital audio output for input to SPDIF or Digital In input Master default slave cable select CSEL Open no jumper Ultra DMA mode 0 2 default Short jumper installed Multiword DMA mode 0 2 2 MB 56 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Appendix A PX 708A Specifications Environmental Conditions Mounting Position Operating Temperature Performance Guarantee Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Acoustic Noise Vibration Operating Vibration Non Operating Shock Operating Horizontal or vertical orientation Horizontal 15 degrees Vertical Front side up or down 15 degrees 0 to 40 degrees Celsius 5 to 40 degrees Celsius
56. re you insert the drive into your computer Then thread the cable through 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 7 Tf not already connected attach the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the connector on the motherboard P Pin 1 red wire Connect one end of the _ cable to the motherboard and the other end to a drive If your Plextor drive is the z 7 only drive on the cable attach Maximum cable length 18 in it at the end of the cable leaving the center connector free Figure 16 Connecting the IDE ribbon cable 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 708A 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 1 on the interface board and on the drive CAUTION In the case of only one IDE device you must
57. rvensvnnnvenen 46 What the Self Test Results Indicate ornnornrnrnrnvrornrnvvorvnnrnveren 48 Appendix A PX 708A Specifications sessssesesescsoesosoesesecceoesoeoesoe 49 Appendix B Technical Support e sessessosoesessossesoosesosssesoesoesessossee 59 How to Contact Plextor Technical Support orrornnnrnrnvnnnvnnrnnrrr 60 Before You E mail Log On FAX Call for Support 60 Returns i ccc sebvssesoes cere see tastes cessation ae tiara aoe ae ares 61 Contacting Plextor s RMA Department eects 61 Packing Your Drive e esie peee s asie es 62 Shipping Your Drive to Plextor eee cee esse ese ceeeeneeeeeeees 62 Appendix C Warranty s eseoosevsssvsnnvsnnesnnesnsesnseneenseensesneenneensesnsenseene 63 If You re Outside the U S or Canada erorvrorvrnvrrovvvnvnvrrvervvrrvvvrn 64 Index seresnesneevernesnnenesnvsveennsevennsenennesnvevennnsevennsenennesnnevennnsevenesevennesnneser 65 Vi PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 1 Getting Started Congratulations Thank you for purchasing the Plextor PX 708A 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
58. s continued Write Speed CD R RW DVD Transfer Rate CD Transfer Rate Normal Speed CD RW Media ss 6 750 16200 CAV 8X 8100 10800 4500 10800 CAV ZCLV ae 5400 CLV 3240 CLV 2 800 6750 CAV 2700 CLV 1350 CLV Write Kbps Read Kbps 3000 6000 PCAV 3000 3600 PCAV 2400 CLV 1500 CLV 2 2170 4800 CAV 1 1 600 CLV 600 CLV PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 53 Appendix A PX 708A Specifications Performance Specifications continued Initialization Time measured from power on until disc is available Time to read DVD lt 13 sec typical lt 15 sec max CD lt 13 sec typical lt 15 sec max Access Time Time measured from command phase until bus free no disconnect DVD lt 150 msec typical lt 180 msec max CD lt 100 msec typical lt 130 msec max Sleep Mode Entered after 2 minutes of no access to drive default setting Wake Mode lt 5 sec max to start drive after sleep DVD Regional Setting Compatibility RPC phase 2 compatible Changing Max 5 times regional setting Host Interface Type ATA ATAPI 5 compliant PIO Transfers Modes 0 4 Multiword Modes 0 2 DMA Transfers Ultra DMA Modes 0 2 Ultra DMA33 Transfers ATAPI Refer to the Plextor ATAPI command manual Command Set Inquiry string PLEXTOR sp DVDR sp sp sp PX 708A sp sp where
59. st the drive s laser power during the recording process The drive supports VariRec for 4X and 8X CD DA audio writing and data writing with CD R discs NOTE In order for you to actually perform the adjustment VariRec must be supported by the recording software you re using Being able to adjust the laser power during the recording process can have some definite advantages For instance depending on the capabilities of your specific audio equipment you may be able to change the sound quality of your recordings to suit the equipment Or you may be able to correct compatibility problems that occur when playing discs on certain players How the Default VariRec Setting Is Determined In most cases you don t have to worry about setting VariRec The setting is 0 zero by default and this usually works best This default setting is determined by a combination of steps 1 First we test many types of CD R and CD RW media in our factory to determine the best write strategy laser power and other factors for that media 2 We include a table of the tested media and their write strategy in your drive s firmware This table is updated when you update your drive by downloading new firmware from the Plextor web site 3 When you insert a recordable disc into your drive Plextor s PoweRec technology automatically identifies the manufacturer model and special features of the media then adjusts the laser power and writing speed so the
60. t and request RMA forms at rmasupport plextor com Or by fax at 510 651 9765 Or by calling us at 800 886 3935 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 61 Appendix B Technical Support 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 Mail Boxes Etc to ship your drive If you don t have a packaging store in your area ask for packaging pointers when you contact us to get an RMA number before returning any drive 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 62 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Appendix C Warranty PLEXTOR CORP Plextor warrants your PX 708A drive against any defect in material and workmanship under normal use for a period
61. t 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 708A Installation and Users Manual 63 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 64 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Index A access time 54 analog audio cable 24 29 output connector 9 29 31 56 ATAPI command set 54 audio analog 9 56 digital 56 audio cable 30 B background format CD RW 2 bay cover panel 26 black tray 3 box contents of 6 shipping 6 61 62 buffer 4 40 56 Buffer Underrun Proof Technology 4 40 LED indicator and 7 55 C cable analog audio 24 audio 30 cable select 21 25 digital
62. ter compatible audio board and board compatible to analog audio output analog audio connector at the rear of the cable Plextor drive Digital audio output Cable that s Connect to SPDIF or Digital compatible In connector on sound with SPDIF board if sound board or Digital In supports digital audio and to digital audio output connector at the rear of the Plextor drive Make Sure the Drive Is Recognized After installation make sure the PX 708A drive and other IDE peripherals are recognized by your computer To check whether they are 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 CD ROM drive if present The Plextor icon may be D or E or another designator PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 31 Section 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal Drive 3 If the PX 708A 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 4 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 yo
63. up your critical data to a CD or DVD One component of Easy CD Creator is DirectCD which makes the Plextor PX 708A drive as easy to use as a hard disk drive You can drag and drop files rename files delete files and create new directories right on the recordable CD or DVD disc You can even save files directly from your word processing software spreadsheet or other application directly to the disc For more information about Easy CD Creator install this application and examine the help files PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 9 Section 1 Getting Started For details on other software packages that are 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 packages that you can use with your Plextor drive can be found in the Support Compatibility section of www plextor com Precautions Like the rest of your computer system your PX 708A 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 attempt to open the drive and service it yourself Removing the cov
64. ur 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 5 Save and exit your CMOS setup to restart your computer with the new settings 6 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 CD ROM heading and look at the PLEXTOR DVDR PX 708A 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 CD ROM heading and look at the PLEXTOR DVDR PX 708A 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 32 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 3 Using Your PX 708A This chapter explains how to use your drive and how to load handle and care for your CDs What Media to Use Use the right media Your PX 708A drive s capabilities change depending on which type of compact disc you use DVD Media DVD recordable media is available in two d
65. urer 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 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 40 pin IDE ribbon cable or cables there may be two and seeing what is connected to them 12 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing Your PX 708A Internal Drive One end of the IDE cable is connected to a port on the computer s motherboard and the other end is connected to one or two peripheral devices such as a hard disk or CD ROM 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 In the case of the Cable Select bus both devices must be jumpered as Cable Select This configuration requires a special Cable Select cable If there are two IDE ports one is for the primary IDE bus and the other is for the secondary bus Before you install your PX 708A your computer s IDE configuration is usually one of the following e Configuration A Hard disks connected as Master and Slave devices on primary IDE port 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 connect
66. ut 56 connector 8 30 31 56 66 PX 708A Installation and Users Manual Digital In connector 8 30 31 56 dimensions 58 disc cleaning 36 labels 36 loading 55 DMA jumper 9 22 support 3 54 drive installing 24 recognizing in Windows 31 dual layer disc 2 39 DVD compatibility 3 37 formats compared 37 formats supported 4 51 media 33 50 playing 37 reading speed 2 51 52 recording modes 4 51 regional setting 37 54 write methods 4 51 writing speed 52 DVD R 37 media 33 50 software 9 writing 37 writing speed 2 52 DVD RW 37 editing 3 media 33 50 software 9 writing 37 writing speed 52 DVD VR 2 DVD R 37 drive capabilities 33 media 50 writing speed 2 52 DVD RW 37 drive capabilities 33 media 50 writing speed 52 zero link 3 DVD Video reading speed 2 4 39 51 E editing DVD RW 3 eject emergency 7 44 methods for 55 eject button 8 closing tray 35 used for self test 47 electrostatic discharge specification 58 EMC standards 58 emergency eject hole 7 44 emergency eject tool 7 44 environmental conditions 57 error rate specification 58 F features 3 CD R 4 DVD 3 firmware 41 obtaining 44 upgrading 3 44 flash memory 3 44 formats 51 CD 4 51 DVD 4 37 51 Index front panel controls 7 55 H hard disk size 5 49 headphone jack 7 55 headphone volume control 7 55 no effect on rear panel output 8
67. y re at the optimum settings for that disc 4 The drive uses OPC Optimum Power Control to further fine tune the laser power setting to the specific disc that is in your drive 5 The combined values of the pre defined write strategies along with the OPC test results create the default VariRec setting of zero PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 41 Section 3 Using Your PX 708A Changing the VariRec Setting VariRec lets you increase or decrease the laser power by up to 2 degrees in either the positive or negative direction from this default You can change the laser power to do comparison testing with your CD player home auto or CD ROM drives to find the power setting that best suits you Changing the laser power changes the characteristics of the audio being written You can hear these changes during audio playback although what you hear will depend on speaker quality audio settings and environment When You Write with VariRec VariRec writes in either Track at Once TAO or Disc at Once DAO mode It writes data or CD DA digital audio on CD R media at 8X or 4X speed rather than at the full speed of the drive For this reason data or audio recording using VariRec will take significantly longer than a standard recording Advantages of Overburn Overburn gives you the capability to burn an audio disc up to 99 minutes 59 seconds in length or a data disc up to 875 MB in capacity In order to use the Overburn fe
68. y is operational e Tray front door Attached to tray drawer e 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 e Headphone jack Stereo mini jack for headphones and powered speakers e Volume control Controls volume of headphone jack PX 708A Installation and Users Manual 7 Section 1 Getting Started NOTE The volume control on the front panel of your drive adjusts only the sound level of the headphone jack It has no impact on the volume level of the rear panel audio outputs Eject button Push once to eject tray Push again to insert the tray back into the PX 708A To prevent wear on the drive always use the eject button to insert the tray This button also controls SpeedRead and silent operation for DVD Video discs with CSS protection To enable SpeedRead with the disc tray empty press and hold the eject button for 3 seconds then insert a DVD Video disc The disc is played back at an accelerated speed Rear Panel PX 708A Internal Drive Mode jumper IDE cable Power connector connector DMA jumper Digital Analog audio audio output output connector connector Figure 2 Rear panel of the PX 708A internal ATAPI drive Digital audio output connector Outputs a digital stereo signal Use this to connect to a sound board that supports Sony Philips Digita

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