Model PX-504A ATAPI DVD+R/RW AND CD-R/RW DRIVE INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL FEBRUARY 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. First edition, February 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 FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Subpart 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: · · · · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications should be approved by the party responsible for compliance of FCC Rules; otherwise, the user loses authority to operate the equipment. 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 RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM." Detail of Laser Caution Labels Top View of Drive Showing Location of Laser Caution Labels The laser beam emitted from the optical pickup is invisible. Accordingly: · Do not open the optical pickup housing. · Obtain service only from Plextor-authorized personnel. CAUTION: To disconnect the drive from an electrical current, pull out the power plug. VORSICHT: DIE TRENNUNG VOM NETZ ERFOLGT DURCH ZIEHEN DES NETZSTECKERS. Zur Einhaltung der Funk-Entstörung von nicht selbständig betreibbaren Hochfrequenzgeräten (periphere Anlagenkomponenten). Dieses Gerät entspricht als Einzelgerät den Funk-Entstöranforderungen der Postverfügung Nr. 243/1991. Wird das Gerät innerhalb einer Anlage zusammen mit anderen Geräten betrieben, so muss bei Inanspruchnahme der "Allgemeinen (Betriebs-) genehmigung" nach der BMPT-AmtsblVfg Nr. 243/1991 die gesamte Anlage folgenden Richtlinien entsprechen: · · Grenzwertklasse B der EN55022 Auflagen nach § 2 der BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 ÜG-Vfg.243 Dies ist bei der Zusammensetzung einer Anlage (z.B. Computersystem) aus nur einzeln geprüften Geräten nicht immer erfüllt. Table of Contents 1. Getting Started ................................................................................................. 1 About this Manual.............................................................................................. 1 Meet Your PX-504A.......................................................................................... 1 What the PX-504A Does................................................................................ 1 Features of the PX-504A................................................................................ 2 Minimum Configuration to Use the PX-504A ............................................... 3 What You Can Do with the PX-504A............................................................ 3 What's In the Box .............................................................................................. 4 Save Your Box!.............................................................................................. 4 PX-504A Drive Features and Controls .............................................................. 5 Front Panel ..................................................................................................... 5 Rear Panel ...................................................................................................... 6 About Software .................................................................................................. 7 Precautions ......................................................................................................... 7 2. Installing Your PX-504A ................................................................................. 9 QuickStart Installation--For Experienced PC Users Only ............................ 9 Open the Computer and Prepare for Installation................................................ 9 Determine Your Existing IDE Configuration .................................................... 10 Set the Drive's Mode Jumper............................................................................. 11 Changing the Mode Jumper on Your Internal PX-504A Drive...................... 11 Select an IDE Configuration .............................................................................. 12 About Cable Select............................................................................................. 15 Identifying Whether Your System Uses Cable Select.................................... 16 Locating the Master Position on a Cable Select Cable................................... 16 Install the PX-504A Drive ................................................................................. 16 Record the Serial Number .............................................................................. 16 Mount the Drive in the Computer .................................................................. 16 Using Sound Boards and Audio Cables ............................................................. 21 Choosing and Connecting Audio Cables........................................................ 21 Make Sure the Drive Is Recognized................................................................... 22 3. Using Your PX-504A ....................................................................................... 23 What Media to Use ............................................................................................ 23 DVD Media.................................................................................................... 23 CD-ROM Media ............................................................................................ 23 Tray Loading and Operation .............................................................................. 24 Handling DVD and CD Media....................................................................... 24 Cleaning Discs ............................................................................................... 25 Playing DVDs .................................................................................................... 25 Writing to DVD Media ...................................................................................... 26 Writing to CD-R and CD-RW Media ................................................................ 26 Advantages of Buffer Underrun Proof Technology ........................................... 26 PX-504A Installation and Users Manual v Table of Contents 4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ................................................................. 27 Upgrading Firmware .......................................................................................... 27 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 27 Appendix A: PX-504A Specifications ................................................................. 29 Appendix B: Technical Support.......................................................................... 35 How to Contact Plextor Technical Support........................................................ 35 Before You E-mail/Log On/FAX/Call for Support............................................ 36 Returns ............................................................................................................... 36 Contacting Plextor's RMA Department ......................................................... 37 Packing Your Drive........................................................................................ 37 Shipping Your Drive to Plextor...................................................................... 37 Appendix C: Warranty........................................................................................ 39 If You're Outside the U.S. or Canada ................................................................ 40 Index...................................................................................................................... 41 vi PX-504A Installation and Users Manual 1. Getting Started Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Plextor® PX-504A a reliable, highperformance recordable DVD and CD writer, rewriter, and player. We appreciate the confidence you have shown in us. Our goal is to put you--and keep you--on the leading edge of DVD and CD technology. About this Manual Please read this manual carefully and keep it handy for easy reference. Use the manual for installation, operation and troubleshooting. If your drive needs service, see your dealer or call Plextor's Technical Support Department. 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 PX-504A The PX-504A is a recordable DVD/CD-ReWritable drive that provides professional quality DVD and CD performance for writing, rewriting and reading. What the PX-504A Does For DVDs, the PX-504A: · Writes DVD+R (recordable DVD) media at up to 4X speed. · Writes DVD+RW (re-writable DVD) media at up to 2.4X speed. · Supports DVD+VR real time editing. · Reads DVD discs at up to 12X. (Fixed at 2-5X for video.) · Supports DVD+RW background format. For CDs, the PX-504A: · Writes to CD-R (recordable CD) media at up to 16X speed. · Writes to CD-RW (re-writable CD) media at up to 10X speed. · Reads all CD-ROM and CD-R data media at a maximum of 40X speed. · Reads CD-RW and CD-DA (audio) media at up to 32X speed. PX-504A Installation and Users Manual 1 Section 1. Getting Started Features of the PX-504A · ATAPI interface: Easily installs in virtually any PC with an E-IDE ATAPI interface. · High speed transfers: Supports PIO Mode 4, DMA Mode 2, and Ultra DMA33. · MMC compliance: Supports the MMC-3 command set. · Flash memory: Allows upgrading the PX-504A 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 on the laser beam, enhancing read quality. · Plug and Play: Supports Windows Plug and Play. DVD Features · Lossless linking: Allows DVD+RW discs to be edited and still play on DVDROM players. · Wide DVD+R and DVD+RW media compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of DVD+R and DVD+RW media. · DVD+VR: Supports DVD+VR format. · Multiple DVD types: Supports DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, multi-border for DVD-RW read, multi-session for DVD+R/RW read and write. · Versatile recording modes: Including sequential write, random access write, disc at once. CD-R and CD-RW Features · Variety of recording modes: Supports track-at-once, disc ...