User manual PLEXTOR PX-750A

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 professional quality DVD and CD performance for writing, rewriting and reading. What the PX-750 Does For DVDs, the PX-750: · Writes DVD+R ("plus" format) and DVD-R ("dash" format) media at up to 16X speed. · Writes DVD+R DL (double layer) and DVD-R DL (dual layer) media at up to 8X speed. NOTE: DVD-R DL 8X writing will be supported by a future firmware upgrade. · Writes DVD-RAM discs at up to 5X speed. · Writes DVD+RW (rewritable DVD, "plus" format) media at up to 8X speed. · Writes DVD-RW (rewritable DVD, "dash" format) media at up to 6X speed. · Supports DVD+VR and DVD-VR format for read and write. · Reads stamped DVD discs at up to 16X. NOTE: Depending on the USB chipset used in your computer, the PX-750UF's DVD read speed may be limited to 14X maximum with USB 2.0 only. Maximum IEEE 1394/FireWire read speed remains 16X. · Reads DVD-RAM discs at up to 5X. For CDs, the PX-750: · Writes to CD-R (recordable CD) media at up to 40X speed. · Writes to CD-RW (rewritable CD) media at up to 24X speed. · Reads all CD-ROM, CD-RW, and CD-R data media at a maximum of 40X speed. · Reads CD-DA (audio) and CD-R audio media at up to 40X speed. · Reads CD-RW audio media at up to 40X speed. 2 PX-750 Installation and Users Manual Section 1. Getting Started Features of the PX-750 · Internal ATAPI or external USB/FireWire interface: The PX-750A internal drive easily installs in virtually any PC with an E-IDE ATAPI interface. The PX-750UF external drive features both USB 2.0 and FireWire® (IEEE 1394), to connect to a PC or Macintosh computer with either of these high-speed interfaces. Supports both Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (480 megabits per second) and FullSpeed USB 1.1 (12 megabits per second). · High speed transfers: The PX-750 supports data transfers via Ultra DMA Mode 4, DMA Mode 2, and PIO Mode 4. · MMC compliance: Supports the MMC-3 command set. · Flash memory: Allows upgrading the PX-750 to the latest firmware revision (available free from the Plextor web site) without opening the computer or the drive. · Black tray: Reduces the effect of optical distortion by absorbing reflections from the laser beam, enhancing read quality. · Plug and Play: Supports Windows Plug and Play. · Digital and analog audio outputs in the PX-750A: The PX-750A has output connectors for both digital (SPDIF) and analog audio output. · CPRM support: The PX-750 supports Content Protection for Recordable Media, so you can play CPRM copy-controlled media. · Small form factor: To save space inside your computer, depth of the PX-750A is just 6.69 inches (170 millimeters), including the bezel. PX-750 Installation and Users Manual 3 Section 1. Getting Started DVD Features · Lossless linking for DVD+R/RW and DVD+R DL: Allows DVD+RW discs to be edited and still play on DVD-ROM players. · Zero Link for DVD-R/RW, DVD-R DL: Has 0 byte gap between sessions so the discs are compatible with all players. This allows DVD-RW discs to be edited and still play on DVD-ROM players. · Double layer and dual layer DVD discs: Reads and writes DVD+R DL (double layer) and DVD-R DL (dual layer) discs, so you can burn up to 4 hours of high quality MPEG-2/DVD video on a single 8.5-gigabyte DVD disc. · Wide media compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of DVDRAM, DVD±R and DVD±RW media. · DVD Multi Recorder: Supports the DVD Multi specification for read and write; can read and write DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, multi-border, multi-session and DVD±VR. · Versatile recording modes for DVD+R/RW: Including disc-at-once (DAO) for DVD+R DL (double layer) discs; DAO, multi-session, and incremental write for DVD+R; and sequential write for DVD+RW. · Recording versatility for DVD-R/RW, too: Including disc-at-once (DAO) for DVD-R DL (dual-layer); DAO and multi-border recording for DVD-R; and DAO, multi-border recording, and restricted overwriting for DVD-RW. CD-R and CD-RW Features · Variety of recording modes: Supports track-at-once, disc-at-once, session-at-once, multi-session, variable and fixed packet writing, and CD-MRW (Mount Rainier). · Buffer Underrun Proof Technology: Eliminates buffer underrun errors, so you can safely use your computer for other tasks while you're writing to a CD-R or CD-RW disc. · Wide compatibility: Wide CD-R and CD-RW media compatibility. 4 PX-750 Installation and Users Manual Section 1. Getting Started · Orange Book compatibility: Compatible with Orange Book, Parts II and III. · OPC and ROPC: Optimum Power Control and Running Optimum Power Control, which adjust the laser power for the optimum write strategy. · CD-TEXT, CD+G: Supports CD-TEXT for read and write. Supports CD+G reading. Minimum Configuration to Use the PX-750 Here's what you'll need in order to install and use the PX-750 drive. · Computer: PX-750A: Pentium 4, 1.4-GHz or faster CPU. PX 750UF: Pentium 4, 1.4-GHz or faster CPU; or Power Macintosh G3 or later (G4 or higher recommended) · Minimum RAM: 256 MB. · Interface: PX-750A: IDE ATAPI interface. PX-750UF: USB (2.0 or 1.1) or IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface. (On-board USB 2.0 or IEEE 1394 host controller recommended.) · Hard disk size: To write to a CD in image mode (that is, to write an image of a CD to your hard disk), you need 1 GB of free space. For a DVD, 10 GB of free space is recommended. (For more accurate guidelines, see the help files or documentation for the recording software you're using.) · Operating System: PX-750A: Requires Windows XP or 2000. PX-750UF: Requires Windows XP or 2000; or Mac OS X for Macintosh. MACINTOSH NOTE: The PX-750UF drive is compatible with Macintosh computers running Mac OS X or higher. Note that Apple Computer applications generally do not support non-Apple CD or DVD recorders. A Macintosh-compatible third-party recording application, such as Roxio Toast Titanium 6, will provide authoring and recording capability. See Roxio.com, for example. PX-750 Installation and Users Manual 5 Section 1. Getting Started What You Can Do with the PX-750 Just look at some of the things you can do with your PX-750: · Record slide shows or digital video onto DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs. · Play DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs. · Write onto DVD-RAM discs with your set-top box and read the discs with your Plextor drive; or write to DVD-RAM with the Plextor drive, then read those discs on your set-top box. · Record data or audio onto writable or rewritable CD media. · Play music CDs. · Save photos and other images on rewritable or writable CDs. · Create a CD or DVD "sneakernet" to share information with colleagues--just use software such as Roxio's Drag-to-Disc to drag and drop files onto DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R or CD-RW media, then continue adding files and sharing the same disc. · Archive images and video to DVD or CD. · Master new software programs on DVD or CD. About Software In order to record on DVD±R DL, DVD±R/RW, and CD-R/RW discs you will need to have mastering, packet writing, or duplication software installed on your computer system. If you purchased a retail kit from Plextor, you'll get software packages that include such software. Roxio's Easy Media Creator software is one software suite that lets you burn DVDs and CDs. The software lets you burn and share anything on CD or DVD, including music, photos, and videos; and you can easily back up your critical data to a CD or DVD. One component of Roxio is Drag-to-Disc, which makes the Plextor PX-750 drive as easy to use as a hard disk drive. (For more information about Roxio, install this application and examine the help files.) 6 PX-750 Installation and Users Manual Section 1. Getting Started For details on software that is available for writing to DVDs or CDs, please visit the web sites of the companies whose software you are interested in, refer to their user's manuals, or look at the help option within the software. A list of various software that you can use with your Plextor drive can be found in the Support/Compatibility section of www.plextor.com. Precautions Like the rest of your computer system, your PX-750 requires reasonable care in its installation and use. · Keep the area around your drive clean from dust, smoke, and other contaminants. · 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. · Do not drop or jolt the drive. · Do not move, carry or transport a disc in the drive because this can cause damage. · Do not attempt to open the drive and service it yourself. Removing the cover may expose you to harmful electrical voltages or the laser beam. For your safety, entrust service to experienced service personnel only. · Keep your DVDs and CDs free of dirt or other contaminants, by storing them in jewel cases. Use only industry-standard discs. Do not insert dirty, warped, poorly balanced, or cracked discs into the drive. PX-750 Installation and Users Manual 7 Section 1. Getting Started · Do not clean discs using a circular motion. Instead, using a soft, dry cloth, wipe gently in a radial motion; start at the center of the disc and proceed to the outer edge. · Do not attempt to clean your drive using solvent-based cleaners or an air compressor. · Do not attempt to clean your drive using a CD cleaning disc. These discs can damage your drive permanently. Where to Go From Here · If you have a PX-750A internal ATAPI drive, see Section 2, beginning on page 9, to learn how to install your drive. · If you have a PX-750UF external drive, see Section 3, beginning on page 35, to install it. 8 PX-750 Installation and Users Manual 2. Installing the PX-750A Internal ATAPI Drive This section explains how to physically install your PX-750A internal ATAPI drive in your computer. PX-750A Drive Features and Controls Before proceeding, become familiar with the controls and features of your Plextor drive. Match the parts of your drive to the illustrations below. Front Panel--PX-750A Internal Drive Figure 1: Front panel of the PX-750A internal ATAPI drive · Tray front door: Attached to disc tray drawer. · Disc/busy indicator: Illuminated green for disc reading, blinking green for writing. PX-750 Installation and Users Manual 9 Section 2. Installing the PX-750A 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-750A. To prevent wear on the drive, always use the eject button to insert the tray. Rear Panel--PX-750A Internal Drive Also familiarize yourself with the drive's rear panel. Figure 2: Rear panel of the PX-750A internal ATAPI drive · Digital audio output connector: Outputs a digital stereo signal. Use this to connect to a sound board that supports Sony/Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF) or Digital-In. · Analog audio output connector: Outputs an analog stereo signal. Use this to connect to a sound board or audio amplifier. Use a standard MPC-3 type, 4-pin connector. 10 PX-750 Installation and Users Manual