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1. 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 230A 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 I on the interface board and on the drive 28 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI 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 For best results the end connector of the cable should never be left unconnected Connect a power cable from the computer to the power conne2. e High quality DAE The PX 230A provides extraordinarily high quality digital audio extraction e Wide compatibility Wide CD R and CD RW media compatibility e Orange Book compatibility Compatible with Orange Book Parts II and III 2 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Section 1 Getting Started e OPC Optimum Power Control which adjusts the laser power for the optimum write strategy e CD TEXT Karaoke CD Supports CD TEXT and Karaoke CD VCD format writing e Small form factor To maximize space inside your computer depth of the PX 230A without its bezel is just 6 8 inches 172 5 millimeters Minimum Configuration to Use the PX 230A Here s what you ll need in order to install and use the PX 230A drive e Computer Pentium III 500 MHz or faster CPU e Minimum RAM 128 MB e Interface Model PX 230A requires an IDE ATAPI interface e 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 I GB of free space For more accurate guidelines see the help files or documentation for the recording software you re using e Operating System The PX 230A operates under Windows XP 2000 Me 98SE Second Edition or 98 NOTE Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 software requires Windows 2000 XP What You Can Do with the PX 230A Just look at some of the things you can do with your PX 230A e Record data or audio onto writable or rewritable CD media e Play
3. 8X 1200 CLV 4X Time measured from power on until disc is available to read lt 6 5 sec typical Random seek access time lt 100 msec 1 3 Stroke access time lt 110 msec Full stroke access time lt 250 msec Entered after 2 minutes of no access to drive default setting lt 4 5 sec max to start drive after sleep PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 49 Appendix A PX 230A Specifications Front Panel Eject Disc Busy Indicator Disc Loading Rear Panel Power Supply Power Consumption IDE Interface Connector Eject button manual emergency eject software eject Illuminated solid green when ready Illuminated blinking green when reading and writing Blink rate indicates the type of activity Auto DC 12V DC 5V 10 5 Typical standby current 250 mA Typical CD read current 800 mA CD 52X Typical write current 800 mA CD R 52X Typical pause current 200 mA Peak current 1 6A Maximum 30 W for CD read write IDE bus 40 pin flat ribbon type Interface complies with ATA ATAPI Maximum total cable length cannot exceed 18 in 45 7 cm 50 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Appendix A PX 230A Specifications Rear Panel continued Analog Audio Stereo analog output Molex connector L G G R Output MPC 3 standard Connector Output voltage max volume 1 5V p p Load impedance 10 k ohms S N ratio Min 75dB Total harmonic distortion noise lt
4. 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 230A PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 25 Section 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive To mount the PX 230A 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 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 computers 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 26 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive 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 yo
5. CD writing rewriting and reading What the PX 230A Does Writes to CD R recordable CD media at up to 52X speed Writes to CD RW rewritable CD media at up to 32X speed Reads all CD ROM CD RW and CD R data media at a maximum of 52X speed e Reads CD DA audio and CD R audio media at up to 52X speed e Reads CD RW audio media at up to 40X speed PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 1 Section 1 Getting Started Features of the PX 230A e ATAPI interface The PX 230A easily installs in virtually any PC with an E IDE ATAPI interface e High speed transfers Supports Ultra DMA Mode 2 Multiword DMA Mode 2 and PIO Mode 4 DMA mode switching is handled by the operating system software e MMC compliance Supports the MMC 3 command set e Flash memory Allows upgrading the PX 230A to the latest firmware revision available from the Plextor web site without opening the computer or physically accessing the drive e Black tray Reduces the effect of optical distortion by absorbing reflections from the laser beam enhancing read quality e Plug and Play Supports Windows Plug and Play e Variety of recording modes Supports track at once disc at once session at once multi session variable and fixed packet writing CD MRW Mount Rainier and raw writing e 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
6. Carefully continue to slide the disc tray open 5 Ifa CD is present remove the CD from the disc tray 6 Carefully push the disc tray shut PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 39 Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have problems during or right after installation of your drive first make sure the drive is recognized Make Sure the Drive Is Recognized If you re having trouble after installation make sure the PX 230A drive is recognized by your computer To check whether the drive is recognized To see if the drive is recognized in Windows F Turn the computer ON After the computer boots up you should see the Windows display 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 Ifthe PX 230A 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 230A 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 disabl
7. ON The following pages give more details for this procedure 10 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive PX 230A QuickStart Installation For Experienced PC Users Only If you ve installed computer peripherals before use this QuickStart installation to get up and running quickly Typical Scenario 1 You have a PC with an IDE interface installed you have Windows 98 98SE Me 2000 or XP and you have nothing installed on the secondary IDE port What to do Leave the PX 230A 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 98 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 230A s jumper set to Master and attach the PX 230A 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 230A Installation and Users Manual 11 Section 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive Open the Computer and Prepare for Installation To determine whether your PX 230A will be a Master or a S
8. disc 35 cleaning your drive 37 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 61 Index precautions 5 37 closing tray 34 compatibility CD R 2 CD RW 2 computer minimum PX 230A 3 45 configuration cable select 24 PX 230A minimum 3 45 types of IDE 13 connection sound board and 30 connector analog audio output 8 30 51 digital audio 8 30 51 IDE interface 9 28 50 power 9 connectors and jumpers PX 230A rear panel 8 50 51 contents of box 9 controls front panel PX 230A 7 50 cover panel bay 26 CSEL See cable select D data buffer 45 digital audio 31 digital audio extraction 2 digital audio output 51 connector 8 30 31 51 Digital In connector 8 30 31 51 dimensions PX 230A 3 51 disc cleaning 35 labels 35 loading 50 disc busy indicator 7 50 blink rate 36 color 36 50 62 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual DMA support 2 52 drive recognizing in Windows 40 E eject emergency 8 39 methods for 50 eject button 8 closing tray 34 electrostatic discharge specification 53 EMC standards 53 emergency eject hole 8 39 emergency eject tool 8 9 39 error rate specification 53 F FAQs 43 features 2 firmware obtaining 38 upgrading 2 38 43 flash memory 2 38 formats 45 CD 2 frequently asked questions 43 front panel controls 7 50 H hard disk size 3 45 high speed CD RW medi
9. empty and a buffer underrun error may occur However because it is equipped with Buffer Underrun Proof Technology your PX 230A can still make successful copies if you use software that supports this feature All software shipped with PX 230A 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 RW media in your PlexWriter or record at a lower speed We also recommend that DMA be enabled on your computer if your system supports it 20 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive Before PX 230A How to Install the Installation PX 230A Hard disk connected as Master Set the mode jumper to Master device and CD ROM or DVD and connect the PX 230A as ROM drive connected as Slave Master to secondary 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 230A if your computer is originally set up in configuration B PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 21 Section 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive
10. help PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 41 Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting This page intentionally left blank 42 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 5 Frequently Asked Questions Q What is recommended media A Recommended media are recordable or rewritable CD media that 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 46 for a list of recommended media for the PX 230A 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 Do I need an 80 conductor IDE cable A No Your PX 230A will operate equally well with either the older 40 conductor cable or the newer 80 conductor IDE ATA cable PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 43 Section 6 Frequently Asked Questions This page intentionally le
11. 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 see the table 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 A list of several vendors who offer audio cables is available on Plextor s web site 30 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Audio Connection MPC audio source Sound Blaster or compatible sound board Digital audio output Section 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive Cable Required MPC compliant audio cable Sound Blaster compatible analog audio cable Cable that s compatible with SPDIF or Digital In 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
12. 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 230A drive for Cable Select To use Cable Select sometimes abbreviated as CSEL you must have e A computer that supports Cable Select e An IDE cable that supports Cable Select 24 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive Mount the PX 230A Drive Before proceeding to install the PX 230A 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 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 230A You must make a minimum of two cable connections to your PX 230A 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 230A s audio output to
13. the latest catalog of recommended media Before troubleshooting a possible problem with your PX 230A 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 In Windows Explorer double click the executable file the filename ends in exe 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 38 PX 230A 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 20 Emergency eject 3 Push the tool or other object straight in until the disc tray clicks open 4
14. your Plextor drive Match the parts of your drive to the illustrations below Front Panel PX 230A Internal Drive Tray front door Disc busy indicator Emergency Eject eject hole button Figure 1 Front panel of the PX 230A internal ATAPI drive e Disc busy indicator Illuminated solid green when ready Illuminated blinking green when reading and writing Blink rate indicates the type of activity e Tray front door Attached to tray drawer PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 7 Section 2 Installing the PX 230A 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 230A To prevent wear on the drive always use the eject button to insert the tray Rear Panel PX 230A Internal Drive Also familiarize yourself with the drive s rear panel IDE ATA Power cable connector connector jumper Digital Analog audio audio output output connector connector Figure 2 Rear panel of the PX 230A 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 t
15. 2 Dynamic range Typically 75dB 1kHz Channel separation Typically 70dB 1kHz Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz 0dB 5dB Digital Audio Digital audio output for input to SPDIF or Digital In Output input Connector Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz Output TTL level 3 3V Digital audio line output 2 pins non isolated Mode Jumper Master default slave cable select CSEL Dimensions and Weight PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive Dimensions 5 75 x 1 63 x 6 8 W H D 146 mm x 41 2 mm x 172 5 mm excluding front panel Weight 1 8 Ibs 800 g PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 51 Appendix A PX 230A Specifications Host Interface PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive Type PIO Transfers Ultra DMA Transfers Multiword DMA transfers ATAPI Command Set Inquiry string ATA ATAPI 5 compliant Modes 0 4 Modes 0 2 Modes 0 2 DMA changes controlled by operating system and device manager Refer to the Plextor ATAPI command manual PLEXTOR sp CD R sp sp sp PX 230A sp sp where sp is one space Environmental Conditions Mounting Position Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Acoustic Noise Vibration Operating Horizontal or vertical orientation Horizontal 10 degrees Vertical 0410 degrees from right side orientation 5 to 40 degrees Celsius 20 to 80 relative humidity Non condensing 40 to 65 degrees Celsius 5 t
16. 3 45 optimum power control 3 optional cable connections 25 orange book 2 46 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 63 Index P packing for shipment 57 PIO support 2 52 plug and play support for 2 position mounting 25 36 52 power cable 16 connecting cable 29 connector 9 50 precautions 4 primary IDE port 13 PX 230A achieving best performance 20 configuration examples 19 connectors and jumpers rear panel 8 controls front panel 7 host interface 52 inquiry string 52 installation 7 installation examples 19 installation cable select 23 interface 2 3 45 minimum computer 45 mode jumper 16 power requirements 50 rear panel connectors 8 50 51 Q questions frequently asked 43 quickstart installation 11 R rails 27 RAM minimum 3 45 read specification CD 47 reading speed CD R 1 CD RW I rear panel connectors PX 230A 8 64 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual recognizing drive in Windows 40 recommended media 46 definition 43 recording modes CD 2 45 red book 46 reliability 53 returns 9 57 RMA number 9 57 58 S safety standards 53 screws mounting 30 secondary IDE port 13 security sticker 10 selecting an IDE configuration 19 serial number recording 25 shipping your drive 9 57 58 shock specification 53 slave 13 19 51 cable select 15 setting drive as 16 setting in BIOS 40
17. Before PX 230A How to Install the Installation PX 230A Hard disk connected as Master Set the mode jumper to Master device on primary IDE port and connect the nothing connected to PX 230A 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 230A if pour computer is originally set up in configuration C 22 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive Before PX 230A How to Install the Installation PX 230A System uses special Cable Set the PX 230A 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 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 230A if your computer is originally set up in configuration D PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 23 Section 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive About Cable Select The Cable Select jumper position sets the PX 230A drive to use
18. Department Visit our web site www plextor com for answers to Frequently Asked Questions Send us e mail at 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 contacting us The serial number and TLA top level assembly number of your PX 230A 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 56 PX 230A 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
19. Do not move carry or transport a disc in the drive because this can cause damage e 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 e Keep your 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 4 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Section 1 Getting Started 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 Where to Go From Here e See Chapter 2 beginning on page 7 to learn how to install your drive PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 5 Section 1 Getting Started This page intentionally left blank 6 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive This chapter explains how to physically install your PX 230A internal ATAPI drive in your computer PX 230A Drive Features and Controls Before proceeding become familiar with the controls and features of
20. PLEX WRITER PX 230A Model PX 230A ATAPI CD R RW DRIVE INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL Prextor JULY 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 Second edition July 2005 Licenses and Trademarks Plextor and the Plextor logo are registered trademarks of Plextor Corp and Plex Writer is a trademark 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 cau
21. a 33 write speed 48 host interface PX 230A 52 humidity specification 52 storage 52 I IDE cable 40 conductor 14 IDE cable connecting 28 IDE configuration determining for PX 230A 13 examples 19 selecting 19 types of 13 IDE interface connector 9 28 50 IDE ports 13 IDE ATA cable 80 conductor 14 initialization time 49 inquiry string PX 230A 52 installation examples 19 PX 230A 7 interface PX 230A 45 ATAPI required 3 J jumper mode 9 16 51 K Karaoke CD 3 L label disc 35 laser standards 53 M maintenance 37 master 13 16 19 51 cable select 15 setting drive as 16 setting in BIOS 40 setting mode jumper 17 media care and handling 35 Index CD R 33 46 CD RW 33 46 high speed CD RW 33 recommended 43 46 size 46 supported 2 46 ultra speed CD RW 33 ultra speed plus CD RW 33 memory minimum 3 45 minimum cable connections 25 minimum computer 3 45 minimum configuration 3 45 minimum RAM 3 45 MMC 4 command set 2 mode jumper 9 51 changing 17 18 setting 16 motherboard BIOS setup program 40 mounting 25 26 mounting position 25 36 52 mounting rails 27 MPC compliant audio cable 31 MTBF 53 multiword DMA support 2 52 N noise specification 52 normal speed CD RW media 33 write speed 33 48 0 OPC See optimum power control opening the computer 12 operating system
22. anada 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 60 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Index A access time 49 achieving best performance 19 20 analog audio cable 25 30 output connector 8 30 31 51 ATAPI command set 52 audio analog 8 51 digital 31 51 B bay cover panel 26 black tray 2 blue book 46 box contents 9 buffer 2 45 Buffer Underrun Proof Technology 2 C cable 40 conductor IDE 14 80 conductor IDE ATA 14 analog audio 25 audio 30 cable select replacing 15 digital audio 25 IDE 25 28 MPC 31 power 16 25 Sound Blaster 31 SPDIF 31 cable connections 29 cable select 13 23 24 51 cable for 15 configuring for 24 identifying 15 installation 23 master 15 setting mode jumper 17 signal 24 slave 15 using 80 conductor cable for 15 CD reading speed 47 recording modes 2 45 write methods 2 45 CD cleaning disc don t use 5 37 CD DA reading speed 1 CD R compatibility 2 media 33 46 reading speed 1 writing 36 writing speed 1 48 CD R RW software 4 CD ROM playing 33 CD RW compatibility 2 high speed 48 media 33 46 normal speed 48 reading speed 1 ultra speed 48 writing 36 writing speed 48 CD TEXT 3 cleaning
23. atches 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 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 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 19 Wipe the disc from the center outward PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 35 Section 3 Using Your PX 230A HINT Keep your frequently used discs in jewel cases at all times to prevent them from becoming dirty or dama
24. audio and to digital audio output connector at the rear of the Plextor drive PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 31 Section 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive This page intentionally left blank 32 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 3 Using Your PX 230A This chapter explains how to use your PX 230A drive and how to load handle and care for your CDs What Media to Use Use the right media Your PX 230A drive s capabilities change depending on which type of compact disc you use 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 specific writing speed you must use the appropriate media For instance to achieve 52X CD R writing speed you must use certified 52X media and to achieve 32X CD RW writing speed you must use Ultra Speed CD RW media For CD RW writing 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 16X 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
25. bles one is for the primary IDE bus and the other is for the secondary bus Before you install your PX 230A 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 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 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 13 Section 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive Inspect Your Computer s Cables You can use either the older 40 conductor IDE cable or the newer 80 conductor IDE ATA cable NOTE The PX 230A retail package does not contain an IDE ribbon cable You can connect your Plextor drive to the free connector on any existing 40 pin or 80 pin ribbon cable in your computer If your computer s ribbon cables don t have a free connector you will have to purchase another ribbon cable Although the newer cable has 80 conductors wires its connectors have only 40 pins so it s physically interchangeable with the older cable The 80 conductor cable is slightly wider than th
26. ctor 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 audio cable optional Digital In Power CD ROM audio or SPDIF supply connector on PC connector on sound board Figure 16 Cable connections for an internal IDE drive PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 29 Section 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI 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 1 Connect a digital audio cable if your 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 230A This cable runs from the digital audio output connector pins on the PX 230A back panel to the sound board This cable is not supplied by Plextor 12 Mount the PX 230A drive in the computer using the four screws that were supplied with your drive Use
27. d 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 57 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 230A Installation and Users Manual 37 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
28. discs US RW media you can rewrite at up to 32X COMPACT COMPACT GOMPAGT 3 compact 37 dse aise dise dese eWniabie Gam Gma Figure 17 The logo identifies the type of CD RW media Ultra Spe PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 33 Section 3 Using Your PX 230A See Recommended Media on page 46 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 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 as the Plextor PX 740A are identified by a Compact Disc ReWritable Ultra Speed logo 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 34 seconds Figure 18 Loading the tray 2 Lay a CD CD R or CD RW 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 34 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Section 3 Using Your PX 230A Handling Blank CD Media Take care when handling blank CD media Dust scr
29. e or none or a similar designation change it as appropriate to enable or auto or something similar depending on your setup program Save and exit your CMOS setup to restart your computer with the new settings 40 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 In Windows 98 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 CD R PX 230A 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 CD R PX 230A 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 If you discover a problem with the PX 230A 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 57 for details Further Troubleshooting If you still have problems visit the Plextor web site for tips and troubleshooting
30. e older 40 conductor version The wires in the 80 conductor version are narrower too CAUTION The length of any IDE or IDE ATA cable cannot exceed 18 inches Red stripe Red stripe Blue Black Figure 4 You can use either the older 40 conductor cable top or the new 80 conductor type bottom 14 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 230A 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 or else it has colored connectors that identify the connections BBEEBESBEEE EEE EEE EES BHHAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BEBBEBEBEEEESEEEBESE i l i Blue Gray Black Motherboard Slave Master Figure 5 Cable Select cables may have either markings top or colored connectors to indicate where to attach the master and slave devices In the case of an 80 conductor cable with colored connectors 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 connecto
31. em manufacturer such as IBM Hewlett Packard Compaq 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 if possible it should be at the end of the cable 16 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive Changing the Mode Jumper on Your PX 230A 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 O rejeb Al Er CABLE SELECT MASTER SLAVE OI CHEIE po 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 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 17 Section 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive For example to change the drive
32. erial 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 ll want to send it in the original box For more details about returning your drive to Plextor see page 57 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 9 Section 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive 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 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 Mount the PX 230A Drive Installation steps are as follows 1 Turn OFF your computer system 2 Set the jumpers for your new PX 230A 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 Turn your computer system
33. esvevvrnssrsvvenser 10 PX 230A QuickStart Installation soooonororrrrernvrrrrrrrrrrrrrnsrrnr 11 Open the Computer and Prepare for Installation 12 Determine Your Existing IDE Configuration 13 Inspect Your Computer s Cables srnrrnnrnnrrnnrrnnrrnnrrnnrrnnrnnernnernne 14 Do You Have Cable Select rrrsnnrnrronvrnrersnvnnrersrrrrrenvrnserevvnnsene 15 Do You Need a Power Cable ssrnnrsnnnnrsrsnnnnrsnsrnenssnvrnssrsvvensene 16 Set the Drive s Mode Jumper cecccesecesecseeseeeeeseeeseeeseeseeeeeeees 16 Changing the Mode Jumper on Your PX 230A Drive 17 Select an IDE Configuration ronnronnrvnrrrrrrrrrrnnrnrernvrrnvrrnrrrsersernn 19 About Cable Select k ireira ae a E O its 24 Mount the PX 230A Drive rrernrrverenvrrrrrenvrnsrrsrrnnsnsrresvenvrnsersvvense 25 Record the Serial Number rreerrrrrrrronvrnrsrrrrvnrennrnesrsnnnnseverresennn 25 Mount the Drive in the Computer sonernrrorrrrrernvernrrrnvernvrnrrnne 25 Using Sound Boards and Audio Cables rrnrrrnrrrnvrnnrrrrrnrrrnnrnrenne 30 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual V Table of Contents 3 Using Your PX 230A seenresvvsnnvsnnvsnneennvennveneneneennvennevnnennennnenneenneee 33 What Media to Useusineguniesse grine ae asealefeede 33 Tray Loading and Operation eenornorornnvrernrnnenrenennrrrrerennsessenvesre 34 Handling Blank CD Media eeronororonnrerernernrvrnnnrverenvneresnensrerenee 35 Cleaning Dises aust w
34. ft blank 44 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Appendix A PX 230A Specifications Minimum System Requirements PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive Computer Minimum RAM Hard Disk Size DMA Setting Interface Operating System Usable Formats Logical CD Read Write Write Methods CD R RW Other Features Buffer Underrun Protection Data Buffer Pentium Ill 500 MHz or equivalent 128 MB 1 GB of free space to write to a CD in image mode For more accurate guidelines see the help files or documentation for the recording software you re using Enabled IDE ATAPI supported Windows XP 2000 Me 98SE or 98 NOTE Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 requires Windows 2000 XP Audio CD Super Audio CD Mixed Mode CD ROM Mode 1 CD ROM Mode 2 CD ROM XA Mode 2 Form 1 Form 2 CD I Bridge Video CD Photo CD single and multi session CD DA CD Extra CD R CD RW CD TEXT Karaoke CD VCD format Video CD SVCD Multi session CD G Read Only Track at once TAO disc at once DAO packet write variable and fixed session at once SAO multi session Mount Rainier MRW Buffer Underrun Proof Technology 2 MB PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 45 Appendix A PX 230A Specifications Supported Media Supported Stamped CDs Discs compliant with Media CD Red Yellow Green Book CD R Orange Book Pt Il compliant discs Type 74 Type 80 CD RW Orange Book Pt Ill compliant discs Supported 12 cm 8c
35. ged Mounting Position You can operate your PX 230A drive in either a horizontal or a vertical position Writing to CD R and CD RW Media In conjunction with your drive mastering and packet writing software allows you to write audio video data or other information to writable CD R or rewritable CD RW media The PX 230A writes to all types of CD RW media Using the Disc Busy Indicator The color and blink rate in milliseconds of the front panel disc busy indicator give you information about the drive s operation as follows Operation Disc busy On Off Blink Blinking LED color interval Ne disc Of EEE Ero OR gt J y Ready Green On 1 4 Read disc s TOC Green Blink 320ms PMA Play audio 1280ms OPC operational Real or simulated Green Blink 640ms burn 36 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting This chapter explains maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for your PX 230A 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 230A 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 rea
36. his to connect to a sound board or audio amplifier Use a standard MPC 3 type 4 pin connector 8 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive 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 IDE ATA cable connector Connects to your computer s IDE ATAPI interface using a standard 40 conductor IDE cable or an 80 conductor IDE ATA cable e Power connector Connects to your computer s power supply to provide DC 5 volts and 12 volts to the PX 230A What Else Is In the PX 230A 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 230A drive in this configuration PX 230A CD R RW drive 4 mounting screws Extra jumper Emergency eject tool Quick Installation Guide Plextor software disc with bundled software and PDF of PX 230A Installation and Users Manual NOTE The PX 230A retail package does not contain an IDE ribbon cable You can connect your Plextor drive to the free connector on any existing 40 pin or 80 pin ribbon cable in your computer Save Your Box Be sure to save the box after you have installed your drive The box and its packaging mat
37. lave 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 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 Figure 3 Removing a typical computer s cover 12 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive 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 230A 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 computer this configuration required a special Cable Select cable If there are two IDE ca
38. m Media Size Recommended Media Recommended media are recordable or rewritable CD media that have been tested by Plextor For the latest updated list of recommended media for the PX 230A see the Plextor web site at www plextor com CD R 4X 52X Maxell TDK Fujifilm media CD R 4X 48X Taiyo Yuden Mitsui Mitsubishi Verbatim media CD RW 4 32X Mitsubishi Verbatim media 46 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Appendix A PX 230A Specifications Performance Specifications Read Speed Speed Mode 1 Mode 2 CD DA CD Discs Discs Discs CAV CAV CAV RW RW RW CAV RW RW RW CAV RW RW RW RW RW RW RW RW RW RW RW RW 4X CLV PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 47 Appendix A PX 230A Specifications Performance Specifications continued Write Speed CD R RW Speed 22 52X CAV 20 48X CAV 17 40X CAV 20 32X PCAV 32X ZCLV 20 24X PCAV 24X ZCLV 16X CLV 12X CLV 8X CLV 4X CLV CD R Ultra High Normal Speed CD RW Media 48 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Appendix A PX 230A Specifications Performance Specifications continued CD Transfer Rate Initialization Time Access Time Sleep Mode Wake Mode Speed Read KB s 22 52X 3300 7800 CAV 20 48X 3000 7200 3000 7200 CAV PCAV 17 40X 2550 6000 2550 6000 CAV PCAV PCAV 14 32xX 2100 4800 CAV 20 24X 3000 3600 PCLV 10 24 1500 3600 CAV 16X 2400 CLV 12X 1800 CLV
39. music CDs e Save photos and other images on rewritable or writable CDs e Create a CD sneakemet to share information with colleagues just use software to drag and drop files onto CD R or CD RW media then continue adding files and sharing the same disc e Archive images and video to CD e Master new software programs on CD PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 3 Section 1 Getting Started About Software In order to record on 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 For details on other software that is available for writing to 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 230A 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
40. 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 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 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 230A Installation and Users Manual 57 A
41. o 95 relative humidity non condensing Playing balanced disc Maximum 46dB Playing unbalanced disc Maximum 47 5dB CD read random 0 5Go pk 5 500Hz CD R CD RW write 0 3Go p 5 500Hz 52 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Appendix A PX 230A Specifications Environmental Conditions continued Vibration Non Operating Shock Operating Shock Non Operating Electrostatic Discharge Reliability MTBF Tray Loading Read Error Rate 2 0Go pk 5 300Hz Random 0 5G 5 500Hz Power off without disc CD read 6 0Go pk CD R CD RW write 2 0Go pk 2ms half sine wave Min 160 G 180in sec square wave Min 80G Power off without disc 8KV aerial discharge with no hard errors no damage 125 000 POH at 25 duty cycle 50 000 load unload cycles CD ROM Mode 1 1 block 10 bits CD ROM Mode 2 1 block 10 bits Safety Laser and EMC Standards Country Region USA Canada Europe Type Agency Standard Safety UL UL 1950 Laser FDA 21 CFR Subchapter J EMC FCC Part15 Subpart B Class B Safety UL C UL CSA 22 2 No 950 M89 Safety CE EN60950 Laser CE EN60825 1 EMC CE EN55024 EN50022 Class B PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 53 Appendix A PX 230A Specifications This page intentionally left blank 54 PX 230A 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
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43. ot Be Ragecesncetsandee on Anser 35 Mounting Positiones aeneae e e Bosh eee 36 Writing to CD R and CD RW Media o on 36 Using the Disc Busy Indicator oonnrrornvernvernvrrrvrrrrrrrrrrrrrsrernernne 36 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting esesvvsvevevvnnvevnvevsnvevnnneener 37 Cleaning the PX 230A Drive srrervrrnvrrrrrrrrrrrrerrrrrersrerrernrrrnernnn 37 Upgrading Firmware cccccescssessseesceeseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeneeesseees 38 Emergency Fjedtnasta kes ade awe anon 39 Troubleshooting yiies scestesessioentinne neste aeseeniettenh ayleeteeeele 40 Make Sure the Drive Is Recognized srrnvrrnvrvrrnrrrnrrrnnrnnrenne 40 Further Troubleshooting rerrernvrrnvrnnrrnnrrnnrrnnrrnnrrnnrrnnrsnernnesnne 41 5 Frequently Asked Questions rernnennvennvvnnvennvsnnvennvenneeneennennenneeer 43 Appendix A PX 230A Specifications esnernvssnvsnnvsnnvsnnvennvennveneenee 45 Appendix B Technical Support eeenosovorevorevernvernnenneennesnnesnneennsenee 55 How to Contact Plextor Technical Support soeonrrnrernrrrnvrrnrrnnr 56 Before You E mail or Call for Support ronnronrrrrnrnrernrrrnrrrnernnn 56 Retutns avlsatumeedeunhesslee sedanen 57 Contacting Plextor s RMA Department oonnnvrorornnrnnenernrvrnen 57 Packing Your Drive cccceccesseesseeseeesceeeceeeceeeeseessecneeeneeeneeees 57 Shipping Your Drive to Plextor resrrrnvrrnvrnnrrnrrrrrrrrnrrrsrrsrrnner 58 Appendix C Warrant
44. pment 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 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 230A Installation and Users Manual 59 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 C
45. ppendix 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 58 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Appendix C Warranty PLEXTOR CORP Plextor warrants your PX 230A 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 equi
46. r and goes to the master drive device 0 or to a single drive if only one is used PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 15 Section 2 Installing the PX 230A 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 230A 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 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 230A as a Master This will work in most custom system configurations If your computer is from a large OEM syst
47. 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 37 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 230A 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 230A Installation and Users Manual 55 Appendix B Technical Support How to Contact Plextor Technical Support There are several ways for you to contact Plextor s Technical Support
48. se harmful 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 top 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 CD drive from an electrical current pull out the computer s power plug PX 230A Installation and Users Manual fii Top View of In
49. setting mode jumper 17 sleep mode 49 software 4 36 CD R RW 4 Sony Philips digital interface See SPDIF Sound Blaster compliant audio cable 31 sound board connections to 30 SPDIF cable 31 connector 8 30 31 51 specifications 45 speed monitoring 36 reading CD R I reading CD ROM 47 reading CD RW I writing CD R 1 stereo output signal 8 51 support 55 T technical support 55 56 temperature specification 52 storage 52 TLA code 25 transfer rate CD 49 tray closing 34 front door 7 loading and unloading 34 loading specification 53 troubleshooting 40 U ultra DMA support 2 52 ultra speed CD RW media 33 write speed 33 48 ultra speed plus CD RW media 33 write speed 33 upgrading firmware 2 38 43 Index V vibration specification 52 Ww wake mode 49 warranty 59 web site Plextor 55 weight PX 230A 51 white book 46 Windows version required 3 45 write methods CD 2 45 writing a CD image 3 45 writing speed achieving 33 CD R 1 48 CD RW 48 high speed CD RW 33 monitoring 36 normal speed CD RW 33 ultra speed CD RW 33 ultra speed plus CD RW 33 writing to CD R 36 writing to CD RW 36 Y yellow book 46 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 65 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 c
50. ternal Drive Showing Caution Label Location Class 3B Class 1 warning label Front of drive Detail of PX 230A Laser Caution Labels iv PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Table of Contents 1 Getting Started eneserornvernvennvennvennvnnnennesnnvsnnvennveneveneennennnennnenneenneee 1 About this Manual serosoronrroserorreerenernssrevvrnssssrrnnsensrnessevvrnsersvvesse 1 Meet Your PlexWriter PX 230A rernrnrersnrrnrersrrenrensrnssrsvvnnsersrresennn 1 What the PX 230A Does rerreerenvrnsersnnrnsererresssvnrnsssvvensenrressennnee 1 Features of the PX 230A rerrrrrennrnsersnvnsensrrensennrnsersvvensennrnessennnn 2 Minimum Configuration to Use the PX 230A sses 3 What You Can Do with the PX 230A ssrnrrrerenvrnsrrsvvvnrsrrrersennrn 3 About SoftWare suaussnekie cick rested ate karate ke be ew eee eens 4 Precautions eneit a hota eee is tte ee RS 4 Where to Go From Here nansservasrttarrsmotetnasuastete 5 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive s csesseee 7 PX 230A Drive Features and Controls rssrnnnrnronnrnvrrsnvnnssvrrnenvennr 7 Front Panel PX 230A Internal Drive srrrnrsnvrnrersnvnnrennrervennnne 7 Rear Panel PX 230A Internal Drive rorrreronvrnrrrsnvrnrererrvsennrn 8 What Else Is In the PX 230A Box rrrrrnrrrvrvnrersrvvnrevernvrrsvvnnserrressennr 9 Save Your Box e T a e a e rE O A EE 9 Mount the PX 230A Drive rsrnrrverenvrrverenvrnssrervensnsrr
51. the secondary IDE port For best results set the PX 230A to be the Master if possible If you have only one device on a cable always set its jumper as the Master never as the Slave Before PX 230A How to Install the Installation PX 230A 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 230A 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 230A if your computer is originally set up in configuration A PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 19 Section 2 Installing the PX 230A 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 230A 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 230A it may not be fast enough to keep the buffer full In this case the buffer may become
52. 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 the cable you use must be a special Cable Select cable The newer 80 conductor IDE ATA cable supports Cable Select 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 by installing the jumper lengthwise horizontally Doing so could result in damage to the drive 18 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual Section 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive Select an IDE Configuration Set the PX 230A s jumper and cable it according to the desired configuration Keep these rules in mind e For best CD RW performance try to connect the PX 230A to the IDE port that is not connected to the hard disk drive or to a DVD or CD ROM drive In most cases this will be
53. ur 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 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 PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 27 Section 2 Installing the PX 230A Internal ATAPI Drive 6 Locate a free connector on your computer s IDE ribbon cable and plug it into the IDE connector on the rear panel of the Plextor drive If possible plug the ribbon cable into the drive before 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 Ifnot already connected attach the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the connector on the motherboard Pin 1 Red stripe
54. y essesnoseneseneennesnnennvennnennennneennennesnnesnnesnnennneenee 59 If You re Outside the U S or Canada 60 Index vis cstecccecscscssecscoccvecssenesnesuecstsessontssneecetseedeccsosbdescsdesssussvesteecssesss 61 Vi PX 230A Installation and Users Manual 1 Getting Started Congratulations Thank you for purchasing the Plextor PlexWriter PX 230A a reliable high performance recordable 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 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 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 Meet Your PlexWriter PX 230A The PlexWriter PX 230A is a CD ReWritable drive that provides professional quality performance for
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