Model PX-750A Internal ATAPI Drive Model PX-750UF External USB/FireWire Drive DVD±R DL (DOUBLE LAYER/DUAL LAYER), DVD±R/RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW DRIVE INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL JANUARY 2006 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 ©2006 Plextor Corp. First edition, January 2006. Licenses and Trademarks Plextor and the Plextor logo are registered trademarks of Plextor Corp. All other licenses and trademarks are property of their respective owners. Record Your Serial Number For future reference, record the serial number and the TLA code (found on your drive's label) in the space provided below. TLA/Firmware Revision Number FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause 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 numérique 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, and the bottom of the external drive model. The laser beam emitted from the optical pickup is visible and invisible. Accordingly: · Do not open the optical pickup housing. · Obtain service only from Plextor-authorized personnel. CAUTION: To disconnect the internal DVD/CD drive from an electrical current, pull out the computer's power plug. To disconnect the external DVD/CD drive, pull out the plug of the AC adapter. PX-750 Installation and Users Manual iii Top View of Internal Drive, Showing Caution Label Location Detail of PX-750A Laser Caution Labels iv PX-750 Installation and Users Manual Bottom View of External Drive, Showing Caution Label Location Detail of PX-750UF Laser Caution Label PX-750 Installation and Users Manual v This page intentionally left blank. vi PX-750 Installation and Users Manual Table of Contents 1. Getting Started ..............................................................................1 About this Manual...........................................................................1 What's In This Manual................................................................1 Printing the Manual .....................................................................1 Meet Your PX-750 ..........................................................................2 What the PX-750 Does................................................................2 Features of the PX-750................................................................3 Minimum Configuration to Use the PX-750 ...............................5 What You Can Do with the PX-750............................................6 About Software ...............................................................................6 Precautions ......................................................................................7 Where to Go From Here..................................................................8 2. Installing the PX-750A Internal ATAPI Drive ...........................9 PX-750A Drive Features and Controls............................................9 Front Panel--PX-750A Internal Drive........................................9 Rear Panel--PX-750A Internal Drive.......................................10 What Else Is In the PX-750A Box ................................................11 Save Your Box!.........................................................................12 PX-750A QuickStart Installation ..............................................13 Mount the PX-750A Drive ............................................................14 Open the Computer and Prepare for Installation ...........................14 Determine Your Existing IDE Configuration................................15 Inspect Your Computer's Cables...................................................16 Confirm That You Have an 80-Conductor IDE Cable ..............17 Do You Have Cable Select? ......................................................18 Do You Need a Power Cable?...................................................19 Set the Drive's Mode Jumper ........................................................19 Changing the Mode Jumper on Your PX-750A Drive ..............20 Select an IDE Configuration .........................................................22 About Cable Select........................................................................27 Mount the PX-750A Drive ............................................................28 Record the Serial Number .........................................................28 Change the Front-Panel Color ...................................................28 Mount the Drive in the Computer .............................................28 Using Sound Boards and Audio Cables ........................................34 PX-750 Installation and Users Manual vii Table of Contents Where to Go From Here ............................................................... 34 3. Installing the PX-750UF External USB/FireWire Drive ......... 35 PX-750UF Drive Features and Controls ....................................... 35 Front Panel--PX-750UF External Drive .................................. 35 Rear Panel--PX-750UF External Drive ................................... 37 What Else Is In the PX-750UF Box.............................................. 39 Save Your Box!......................................................................... 39 Mount the PX-750UF Drive ......................................................... 40 Determine Your Computer's Operating System ........................... 41 Determine What Interface to Use.................................................. 41 Connect the PX-750UF Drive....................................................... 42 Record the Serial Number and TLA Code ................................ 42 Install the Drive in Your Windows Computer .......................... 42 Identifying Cables and Ports ..................................................... 44 Switching Between USB and IEEE 1394 Interfaces..................... 45 If You're Using FireWire.............................................................. 45 If You Have a Macintosh .............................................................. 46 Where to Go From Here ............................................................... 46 4. Using Your PX-750 ..................................................................... 47 What Media to Use ....................................................................... 47 DVD Media............................................................................... 47 DVD-RAM Media .................................................................... 48 CD-ROM Media ....................................................................... 48 More About Media for Your PX-750........................................ 49 Tray Loading and Operation ......................................................... 49 Handling DVD and CD Media.................................................. 50 Cleaning Discs .......................................................................... 50 Mounting Position......................................................................... 51 Playing DVDs ............................................................................... 51 Writing to DVD Media ................................................................. 52 Specifying +R/RW or -R/RW ................................................... 52 Writing to CD-R and CD-RW Media ........................................... 52 Using the Disc/Busy Indicator ...................................................... 53 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting............................................ 55 Cleaning the PX-750 Drive........................................................... 55 Upgrading Firmware..................................................................... 56 Emergency Eject ........................................................................... 57 Changing the PX-750A Front-Panel Color ................................... 58 viii PX-750 Installation and Users Manual Table of Contents Troubleshooting ............................................................................62 Make Sure the Drive Is Recognized ..........................................62 6. Frequently Asked Questions.......................................................65 Appendix A: PX-750 Specifications ...............................................69 Specifications for All PX-750 Drives............................................69 Specifications for PX-750A Internal ATAPI Drive ..................79 Specifications for PX-750UF External USB/FireWire Drive....82 Appendix B: Technical Support.....................................................87 How to Contact Plextor Technical Support...................................88 Before You E-mail or Call for Support .........................................88 Returns ..........................................................................................89 Contacting Plextor's RMA Department ....................................89 Packing Your Drive...................................................................89 Shipping Your Drive to Plextor.................................................90 Appendix C: Warranty ...................................................................91 If You're Outside the U.S. or Canada ...........................................92 Index .................................................................................................93 PX-750 Installation and Users Manual ix Table of Contents This page intentionally left blank. x PX-750 Installation and Users Manual 1. Getting Started Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Plextor® PX-750, a reliable, high-performance recordable DVD and CD writer, rewriter, and player. We appreciate the confidence you have shown in us. Our goal is to put you--and keep you--on the leading edge of DVD and CD technology. About this Manual Please read this manual carefully and keep it handy for easy reference. Use the manual for installation, operation and troubleshooting. If your drive needs service, see your dealer or call Plextor's Technical Support Department. What's In This Manual In this manual you should find all the information you need to successfully install, operate and troubleshoot your drive. If you run into a problem that doesn't seem to be covered, however, please contact us. (See "Appendix B: Technical Support" for the different ways you can reach us.) You will be connected to our friendly, helpful band of tech support engineers. What might seem like an uncooperative drive to you could very well be a 30-second fix to them. But we will never know unless you contact us. Printing the Manual This manual has been sized for viewing on a computer monitor screen. To print a hard copy of this manual: 1. In Acrobat, select File | Print. You see the Print dialog box. 2. In the Print dialog box, choose the printer. 3. If you want to print on standard 8-1/2 x 11 paper, you can check the Expand small pages to paper size box. This expands the manual's pages so they nearly fill up a standard-sized page. 4. When you have made your selections, click OK. The manual is printed. PX-750 Installation and Users Manual 1 Section 1. Getting Started Meet Your PX-750 The PX-750 is a DVD ReWritable/CD ReWritable drive that provides pr ...