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8X CD-Recordable
8X CD-ReWritable
24X max CD-ROM
Operations Manual
Model:
PX-S88T (Internal)
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Record Your Serial Number
For future reference, record the serial number and the TLA code found
on the back or top of your drive in the space provided below.
TLA/Firmware Revision Number
If your drive came to you pre-installed, you can use Plextor Manager
to display the drive’s serial number and firmware revision (TLA#).
Refer to the Plextor Manager User’s Manual for details.
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 ©2000 Plextor Corp. Second edition, July 2001.
Licenses and Trademarks
All licenses and trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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FCC NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to co mply with the limits for a Class B digital device, purs uant
to Part 15 of the FC C 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 instruc t ions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee interference will not occ ur 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 in terference
by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation b etween the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
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connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Any changes or modifications to the base unit will require the responsible party to test for compliance
with FCC Rules ; otherwise, the user loses au thority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
The laser beam emitted from the optical pickup is invisible. Accordingly:
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: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
Do not open the optical pickup housing.
Obtain service only from Plextor-a uthorized personnel.
LASER INFORMATION
These produ cts have been d esigned and manufactured according to IEC 825-1 on the Safety of Laser
products. This p roduct comes under “Class 1 Laser Products.” A Laser Caution Marking is attached on the
top of the internal drive model: “Caution: Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to
beam.”
VORSICHT
Zur Einhaltung der Funk-Entstörung von nicht selbständig betreibbaren
Hochfrequenzgeräten (periphere Anlagenkomponenten).
Dieses Gerät entspricht als E inzelgerät 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. 2 43/1991 die gesamte
Anlage folgenden Richtlinien entsprechen:
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Dies ist bei der Zusammensetzung einer Anlage (z.B. Computersystem) aus nur einzeln geprüften Geräten
nicht immer erfüllt.
: DIE TRENNUNG VOM NETZ ERFOLGT DURCH ZIEHEN DES NETZSTECK ERS.
G-Vfg.243
Grenzwertklas se B der EN55022
Auflagen nach § 2 der BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991
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Table of Contents
1. Getting Started................................................................................................. 1
Meet the PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline Drive.....................................................1
What the PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline Does................................................. 1
Minimum Configuration to Use the PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline ................2
PlexWriter Drive Features and Controls............................................................2
Front Panel..................................................................................................... 2
Rear Panel...................................................................................................... 3
Precautions......................................................................................................... 3
2. Installation and Maintenance Hints............................................................... 5
Record the Serial Number.................................................................................. 5
Enable DMA...................................................................................................... 5
Upgrading Firmware.......................................................................................... 7
If You Need to Disable DMA........................................................................7
3. Using Your PlexWriter.................................................................................... 9
What Media to Use ............................................................................................9
Tray Loading and Operation.............................................................................. 9
Handling CD Media....................................................................................... 10
Cleaning Discs ............................................................................................... 10
Writing to CD-R and CD-RW Media ................................................................ 11
Advantages of BURN-Proof Technology.......................................................... 11
Appendix A: PlexWriter Specifications .............................................................13
Index...................................................................................................................... 21
Warranty ..............................................................................................................25
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1. Getting Started
This manual explains how to use your internal ATAPI PlexWr iter 8/8/24A Slimline
drive. Please read this manual carefully and keep it handy for easy reference. Use the
manual for operation and troubleshooting.
Meet the PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline Drive
The PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline is a CD-ReWritable drive that provides
professional quality CD performance for writing, rewriting and reading. This model
is supplied as an OEM drive. Its use requires additional integration into a final
configuration, suitable for consumer use.
What the PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline Does
The PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline writes to CD-R (recordable CD) media at up to 8X
speed, and it also writes to high-speed CD-RW (rewritable CD) media at up to 8X
speed. (Naturally, the drive can also write to conventional CD-RW media at 2X and
4X speeds.) It reads all CD-ROM and CD-R media at a maximum of 24X speed with
an average access time of 140 milliseconds.
Reliable writing is virtually guaranteed, thanks to unique circuitr y t hat automat i cally
detects the type of media being recorded and adjusts the PlexWriter 8/8/24A
Slimline to provide the optimum laser power and length of burn. The PlexWriter
8/8/24A Slimline has an ATAPI interface supporting PIO Mode 4 and DMA Mode 2
(16.67 MB/sec) performance. It also supports the ATAPI-4 command set and CDROM commands, including special commands for CD-R and CD-RW.
The PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline is fully MMC-compliant, supporting writing
features such as Disc-at-Once, Track-at-Once and Session-at-Once, as well as
variable and fixed packet writing. It also supports the UDF file system implemented
through packet writing.
The PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline supports running OPC and is compatible with
Windows Plu g & Play. Flas h memory allows upgradi ng the PlexWriter 8/8/ 24A
Slimline to the latest firmware revision (available from the Plextor web site) without
opening the computer or physically accessing the drive. New BURN-Proof™
technology
robust. And Plextor backs up this remarkable drive with a one-year full warranty on
parts and labor, and unlimited toll-free tech support.
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eliminates buffer underrun errors, making the writing of CDs even more
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BURN-Proof is a licensed technology from Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd.
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Minimum Configuration for the PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline
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Computer: Pentium MMX 200-MHz CPU or faster.
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Mi n imu m RAM: 64 MB.
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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.
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ATAPI settings: In Windows, Direct Memory Access (DMA) should be set to
ON. The ATAPI controller must be set to PIO Mode 4 or DMA Mode 2 in the
motherboard BIOS or CMOS.
PlexWriter Drive Features and Controls
Before proceeding, become familiar with the controls and features of your
PlexWriter drive. Match the parts of your drive to the illustrations below.
Front Panel
Figure 1: Front Panel of the PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline Drive
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Disc tray: Opens to allow changing media: CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW. When the
tray is open, push it gently to close.
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LED indicator: Illuminated orange when reading from disc. Slow blinking
orange when playing a CD-DA disc. Fast blinking orange when writing to disc.
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Eject button: Push once to eject the disc tray.
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Emergency eject hole: Insert an emergency eject stick, paper clip, or other thin,
rigid object to eject the tray if the automatic eject button does not work. Turn
OFF power before using this feature.
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Rear Panel
Section 1. Getting Started
Figure 2: Rear Panel of the PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline Internal Drive
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Interface connector: Connects to the laptop sled assembly ATAPI interface
connector.
Precautions
Like the rest of your computer system, your PlexWriter requires reasonable care in
its installation and use.
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Keep the area around your drive clean from dust, smoke, and other contaminants.
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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.
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Do not drop or jolt the drive.
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Do not attempt to open the drive and service it yourself. Removin g the cover may
expose you to harmful electrical voltages or the laser beam. For your safe ty,
entrust service to Plextor-authorized service personnel only.
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Keep your CD discs 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.
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Do not clean discs using a circular motion. Instead, lightly wipe in a radial
motion; start at the center of the disc and proceed to the outer edge.
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2. Installation and Maintenance Hints
This chapter offers some hints for installing and maintaining your PlexWriter drive.
Record the Serial Number
Record the serial number of your drive. A good place to record it is the inside front
cover of this manual.
Enable DMA
To achieve top speeds for reading and writing with your PlexWriter drive, Direct
Memory Access (DMA) must be enabled for the drive.
To enable DMA in Windows 95, 98, or ME:
1. In Windows 95, 98, or ME, click the Start button, then Settings, then Contro l
Panel, then double-click on the System icon, then click on Device Manager tab.
You will see a list of devices in your system.
2. Double-click the CD-ROM icon and choose the PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline
drive by double-clicking on it. Then click on the Settings tab. You will see the
drive properties for the PlexWriter.
3. Ensure that the DMA box is checked ON.
4. Click on the OK button and then click the Close button to exit the S ystem
Propertie s window.
5. When prompted if you want to restart your computer now, select Yes for this
change to be enabled and saved.
To enable DMA if you have Windows NT 4.0 SP 3 or higher:
1. Connect to the Internet with a browser and click on the following link to
download the program “dmachcki.exe.” Save the file to any d ir ectory.
http://download.microsoft.com/download/winntsrv40/utility/1.0.0.1/
nt4/en-us/dmachcki.exe
2. Once the file is downloaded, double-click it to execute the program. The program
runs a short diagnosis of your system, then creates another program called
“dmacheck.exe” in the same directory.
3. Double-click the file “dmacheck.exe” to execute it.
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4. In the ATAPI DMA support box, check Enable ON for both channels, then select
OK.
5. When you see the warning prompt, just select Yes.
6. A FINISHED prompt appears indicating that DMA detection settings have been
changed. Select OK and reboot your system manually.
To enable DMA for Windows 2000:
1. Right-click My Computer and select Properties.
2. Select the Hardware tab when the systems properties window appears.
3. In the Hardware tab, select the Device Manager button.
4. Double-click ATA/ATAPI Controllers to expand the options.
5. Under IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers, double-click on the listing to bring up the
property dialog box for the Primary IDE channel.
6. Click on the Advanced settings tab.
7. If available, set Transfer Mode for Device 0 and 1 to DMA. Then select OK.
8. Your computer asks if you would like to reboot at this point. Select NO.
9. Repeat steps 5–8 for the Secondary IDE channel.
10. This time, when you are prompted, select Reboot.
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Upgrading Firmware
Plextor creates firmware revisions to meet the peculiar needs of large computer
manufacturers. It is rare that these will impact the performance or operation of your
PlexWriter drive. However, we advise that our customers always update drives with
the latest available firmware. Before troubleshooting a possib le p r oblem with your
drive please make sure to visit our web site at www.plextor.com
the latest firmware.
To obtain new firmware for your PlexWriter 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:
1. Run the executable file 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.
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If You Need to Disable DMA
If the firmware upgrade does not complete successfully, you may need to disable
DMA. In this case, please follow the appropriate procedure below.
To disable DMA in Windows 95, 98 and ME:
1. Click the Start button, then Settings, then Control Panel, then double-click on
System icon, then select the Device Manager tab. You see a list of devices in
your system.
2. Double-click the CD-ROM icon and choose the PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline by
double-clicking on it. Then, click on the Settings tab. You now see the drive
properties for the PlexWriter.
3. Disable DMA by clicking the DMA checkbox OFF, then click OK.
4. Close the System Properties window by clicking on the Close button.
5. When prompted, reboot your system.
6. After the firmware upgrade is completed, use this same procedure (but check
DMA on) to enable DMA again before using the PlexWriter.
to check i f you have
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To disable DMA in Windows NT 4.0 SP 3 or higher:
1. Connect to the Internet with a browser and click on the following link to
download the program “dmachcki.exe.” Save the file to any d ir ectory.
http://download.microsoft.com/download/winntsrv40/utility/1.0.0.1/
nt4/en-us/dmachcki.exe
2. Once the file is downloaded, double-click it to execute the program. The program
runs a short diagnosis of your system, then creates another program called
“dmacheck.exe” in the same directory.
3. Double-click the file “dmacheck.exe” to execute it.
4. In the ATAPI DMA support box, check Disable for both channels, then select
OK.
5. When you see the warning prompt, just select Yes.
6. A FINISHED prompt appears indicating that DMA detection settings have been
changed. Select OK and reboot your system manually.
To disable DMA in Windows 2000:
1. Right-click My Computer and select Properties.
2. Select the Hardware tab when the systems properties window appears.
3. In the Hardware tab, select the Device Manager button.
4. Double-click IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers to expand the options.
5. Under IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers, double-click on the listing to bring up the
property dialog box for the Primary IDE channel.
6. Click on the Advanced settings tab.
7. If available, set Transfer Mode for Device 0 and 1 to No DMA. Then select OK.
8. Your computer asks if you would like to reboot at this point. Select NO.
9. Repeat steps 5–8 for the Secondary IDE channel.
10. This time, when you are prompted, select Reboot.
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3. Using Your PlexWriter
This chapter explains how to use your PlexWriter drive and how to load, handle and
care for your CDs.
What Media to Use
Use the right media! Your PlexWriter drive's capabilities change depending on
which type of compact disc you use. It currently supports these types:
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CD-ROM: You can immediately play or read prerecorded discs, such as audio
CDs and data discs.
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CD-R: Recordable CD. You can record on these discs, but only once. You can
also read them.
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CD-RW: High-speed ReWritable CD. These discs support recording and rerecording (up to 1,000 times). You can also read them.
To achieve 8X CD-R writing speed you must use certified 8X media; and to achieve
8X RW writing speed you must use high-speed RW media. See “Recommended
Media “on page 13 for a list of approved media at the time this manual was printed,
and see the Plextor web site at http://www.plextor.com
NOTE
: You can write to high-speed RW discs only on drives that support this media.
Drives that are capable of writing to high-speed RW media, such as the PlexWriter
8/8/24A Slimline, are identified by a “Compact Disc ReWritable High Speed” logo.
for an updated list.
Tray Loading and Operation
To load and unload the tray:
1. While the PlexWriter drive is powered up, push the Eject button on the front
panel. The tray drawer slides out in 3–4 seconds.
Figure 3: Loading the Tray
2. Lay a blank CD in the depression in the tray, label side up. The CD should lie flat
in the tray.
3. Snap the CD onto the spindle.
4. Press the front of the tray to close it.
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Handling CD Media
Take care when handling blank CD-R and CD-RW media. Dust, scratches, and
fingerprints on either side of the disc can cause write errors during recording. When
picking up or holding blank media you can either place your fingers along the outer
edge of the disc, or place 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 per manent ink.
CAUTION
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, and do not use a
ballpoint pen.
: We recommend using a “non-toxic” marker, such as a Sharpie pen, that
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.
Cleaning Discs
For proper read and write performance, your CD-R, CD-RW, and CD-ROM 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 fro m the center out. Do not
wipe the disc in a circular motion.
Figure 4: Wipe the Disc from the Center Outward
HINT:
Keep your frequently used discs in jewel cases at all times to prevent them
from becoming dirty or damaged.
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Section 3. Using Your PlexWriter
Writing to CD-R and CD-RW Media
In conjunction with your PlexWriter drive, mastering and packet writing software
such as EasyCD Creator and DirectCD allow you to write audio, video, data, or other
information to writable (CD-R) or rewritable (CD-RW) media. The PlexWriter
8/8/24A Slimline writes to new high-speed CD-RW media, as well as to
conventiona l CD -RW me di a.
IMPORTANT:
conventional and the new high-speed CD-RW discs. Drives manufactured before
1997 cannot read CD-RW discs.
Plextor CD-ROM drives beginning with the 12/20PleX and newer can read CD-RW
discs, including the new, high-speed discs.
Most CD-ROM drives manufactured since 1997 can read both
Advantages of BURN-Proof Technology
The PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline incorporates BURN-Proof (Buffer UnderRun
Proof ) technology, which guarantees that you can write discs at high speed, and still
use your computer for other tasks while you’re writing.
The Problem: When you use a CD Recordable or CD ReWritable drive to write to a
CD-R or CD-RW disc, the disc needs a constant, steady flow of data to make a
successful write. If this flow is interrupted, you wind up with a d isc that is unusable.
You’ve just created a coaster for your table!
To prevent this interruption of data, every CD-R/RW drive has a buffer, a memory
chip that acts as a “holding are a.” (Typically, the buffer size is 2 MB or 4 MB.)
However, this buffer can be emptied quickly when you write at high speeds. It can
also be emptied if you use other applications (like surfing the Internet or playing
games or watching movies) while writing; or if your so urce drive cannot read data
fast enough because of its read ability or because the source disc is poor quality and
read errors slow down the data stream. Any of these factors can produce what is
known as “buffer underrun error.” Simply put, the buffer is drained of data, the flow
to the disc is interrupted—and you wind up with a useless disc.
The Solution—BURN-Proof: This revolutionary technology compensates for any
interruption in data flow to the disc. BURN-Proof technology “remembers” where
writing stopped on the disc when the data flow was interrupted, then restarts writing
in the same place once the data is available again. The result is that your disc is
written successfully.
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What BURN-Proof Means to You: BURN-Proof technology in your PlexWriter
8/8/24A Sli ml ine means you can safely use your computer for o t her things while
you’re writing to a CD-R or CD-RW disc. It reduces the dreaded “coaster effect,”
and lets you multitask freely and easily without bringing the burn to a screeching
halt. All of this is done seamlessly, so you successfully create CDs on the first
attempt.
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Appendix A: PlexWriter Specifications
Minimum System Requi remen ts
Computer Pentium MMX 200-MHz CPU or faster.
Minimum RAM 64 MB
Hard disk size 1 GB of free space to write to a CD in Image mode
ATAPI settings DMA should be set to ON.
ATAPI controller should be set to PIO Mode 4 in the
motherboard BIOS or CMOS, or to DMA mode 2 in the
operating system.
Operating systems Windows 95, 98, ME, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000
Recommended Media
CD-R: 8X, 4X, 2X Taiyo Yuden, TDK, Ricoh, Mitsui Chemicals, Kodak,
CD-RW: 8X, 4X Ricoh, Mitsubishi Chemicals
CD-RW: 4X, 2X Mitsubishi Chemicals, Ricoh, TDK
Disc Specifications
Useable Formats CD-DA; CD-ROM (Mode 1); CD-ROM XA (Mode 2: form
Recording Modes Track-at-Once, Disc-at-Once, Session-at-Once,
Disc Diameter 8-cm (recording time 21 min) or 12-cm diameter
Pioneer, Fuji Photo Film, Maxell, Mitsubishi Chemicals
(All are rewritable up to 1,000 times.)
(All are rewritable up to 1,000 times.)
1 or form 2 and mixed form); CD-ROM (Mixed Mode);
Photo CD; Video CD; CD-I (MPEG movies);
CD-Extra (CD-Plus); CD+G; CD Text
Multisession, Incremental packet writing (fixed and
variable packets)
(recording time 74 min, 79 min)
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Performance Specifications
Sustained Read:
Sustained Write 8X CLV: 1.2 MB/sec (CD-R, high-speed CD-RW)
4X CLV: 600 KB/sec (CD-R, high-speed CD-RW,
2X CLV: 300 KB/sec (CD-R, normal speed CD-RW)
Burst Read, PIO Mode Mode 0, 3.3 MB/sec
Burst Read, Multiword
DMA Mode
Average Access Time,
Random Read
Disc Initialization Time From power on until disc is available to read:
Sleep Mode Time to enter, after no access to drive:
Disc Ejection Time 1 sec
24X CAV
(Rotation speed: 5,166 RPM)
Mode 1: Stamp, CD-R
18X CAV
Mode 1, XA Mode 2, CD-DA: Stamp/CD-R
10X CAV
Mode 1, XA Mode 2, CD-DA: Stamp/CD-R/CD-RW
4X CLV
Mode 1, XA Mode 2, CD-DA: Stamp/CD-R/CD-RW
NOTE
(
recommended recording speed is 4X or below.)
normal speed CD-RW)
Mode 1, 5.2 MB/sec
Mode 2, 8.3 MB/sec
Mode 3, 11.1 MB/sec
Mode 4, 16.6 MB/sec
Mode 0, 4.2 MB/sec
Mode 1, 13.3 MB/sec
Mode 2, 16.6 MB/sec
140 ms (24X CAV speed)
Drive start time after sleep, wakeup: Max. of 5 sec until
available to read
: 1.53 – 3.60 MB/sec
: 1.17 – 2.70 MB/sec
: 0.56 – 1.50 MB/sec
: 600 KB/sec
When playing CD-DA, the drive reads at 10X CAV,
while buffering the playback at 1X.
When using an 8-cm disc, maximum read speed is
18X CAV.
: Although recording is possible at 8X,
Maximum: 13 sec
Average: 11 sec
2 sec (to spin down to 10X CAV);
30 sec (to spin down to sleep)
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Performance Specifications (continued)
Data Buffer 2 MB
Optical Pickup Semiconductor laser
Spindle Motor Brushless (for disc rotation)
Sled Motor Brush DC motor (for laser pickup)
Error Rate Mode 1: 1 Block/10
Mode 2: 1 Block/10
12
Bits
9
Bits (Average)
Front Panel
Eject Eject Button; Manual Emergency Eject; Software Eject
Indicator LED Orange: Reading from disc
Slow blinking orange: Playing CD-DA
Fast blinking orange: Writing to disc
Rear Panel Interface
Inquiry string PLEXTOR sp CD-R sp sp sp PX-S88T sp sp
(Where “sp” = a space)
This is the standard inquiry string. The specification can
be changed to meet the needs of the OEM.
ATAPI Interface Complies with ANSI X3T13/ 1153D (ATA / ATAPI-4).
Supports CD-ROM commands, including special
commands for CD-R and CD-RW.
Signal Line Low input voltage (VIL), or data low: Less than 0.8 V
High input voltage (VIH), or data high: More than 2.0 V
Bus Size and Controller Bus size: 16 bits
Controller: LC898098
Female connector on
drive
Applicable male
connector
Kyocera Elco 14 5600 050 or compatible
JAE KX 15-50 series or equivalent
For more information, see the JAE Web site at:
http://www.jae.com/new_frame.htm
Cable length Maximum total cable length should be less than 18
inches (45.7 cm)
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Signal and Power
Input Voltage DC +5V +/-5%
Ripple voltage: Less than 100 mV
Input Current Sleep: 30 mA average
Standby: 60 mA average
Read: 850 mA average
Seek: 900 mA average, 1,500 mA peak
Write: 850 mA average
Spindle startup: 1,200 mA average, 1,500 mA peak
Tray eject: 1,200 mA average, 1,500 mA peak
Frame Ground Signal ground and frame ground are connected within
the drive.
Audio Level: 0.9 V +/- 0.2 V
Type: Unbalanced
Channel: 2 channels, L , R Stereo
Load: 10 K ohms
Frequency characteristic: 20 Hz (0+1/-5 dB),
20 kHz (0+1 /-5 dB)
Distortion: Less than 0.08% (1 kHz, 20 kHz LPF)
S/N: More than 80 dB (JIS A-weighted)
Separation: More than 70 dB (1 kHz)
Reliability
MTBF 60,000 power on hours (10% duty cycle)
MTTR 30 minutes
Tray Loading 10,000 load/unload cycles
ATAPI Interface
Connector
50 times (connection and disconnection)
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Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature 0 to 45 degrees Celsius
Appendix A: PlexWriter Specifications
Performance Guarantee
5 to 40 degrees Celsius
Temperature
Operating Humidity
20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature –40 to 60 degrees Celsius
Storage Humidity
20% to 95% (non-condensing)
Transportation Humidity 20% to 95% (non-condensing)
Vibration During operation, horizontal position:
Reading: 0.3 G
(5 to 300 Hz sine wave at 4x~24x
0-P
CAV)
Sweep time: 15 min./one direction
No read error (max. 3 times retry to read)
Recording: 0.15 G
(5 to 300 Hz) 2~8X
0-P
CD-R/CD-RW
No interruption in recorded data
During non-operation, horizontal position:
No damage at 2.0 G
(5 to 300 Hz sine wave)
0-P
Sweep time: 15 min./one direction, no disc loaded
Shock During operation, horizontal position:
Reading: 3.0 G0-P (11 msec half sine, 10-sec interval at
4x~24x CAV): No errors allowed
Reading: 10 G0-P (11 msec half sine, 10 sec interval at
4x~24x CAV): Error recovery allowed, no hard errors
Recording: Horizontal 1.0 G0-P, vertical 0.5 G0-P
(11 msec half sine, 10-sec interval): No interruption in
recorded data)
Allowable shock, non-operatio n:
Please contact Plextor for this information, as it was not
available at the time of publication.
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Appendix A: PlexWriter Specifications
Environmental Conditions (continued)
Noise Generation Less than 53 dB (A), except during disc ejection
Direction and distance: 1 m from front of drive
Position: Horizontal
Disc: TCD-775 (A-BEX 0.5g cm unbalanced disc)
NOTE
: Specification applies to the basic drive. Once the
drive is mounted in a system, the system configuration
may alter this specification.
Electrostatic Discharge Aerial discharge:
+8 /-8 kV with no errors during operation
+20 / -20 kV with no damage to drive
Contact discharge:
+4 / -4 kV with no errors during operation
+10 / -10 kV with no damage to drive
Drive Positioning Horizontal deviation:
Front/rear +15 / -15 degrees
Right/left: +15 / -15 degrees
Vertical deviation:
Front/rear: +15 / -15 degrees
Right/left: +15 / -0 degrees
General Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W/H/D)
(excluding front panel)
Weight 9.8 oz. (280 g)
Eject tray position Min. 15 mm when disc is unloaded
5.04" x 0.5" x 4.96"
128 mm x 12.7 mm x 126.1 mm (excluding front bezel)
Min. 12 mm when disc is loaded
(Horizontal position, 25 degrees Celsius)
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Detailed Dimensions
Appendix A: PlexWriter Specifications
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Appendix A: PlexWriter Specifications
Interface Connector Pin Assignments
Pin
No.
1 Audio L-ch 2 Audio R-ch
3 Audio GND 4 GND
5 RESET 6 DD8
7 DD7 8 DD9
9 DD6 10 DD10
11 DD5 12 DD11
13 DD4 14 DD12
15 DD3 16 DD13
17 DD2 18 DD14
19 DD1 20 DD15
21 DD0 22 DMARQ
23 GND 24 DIOR
25 DIOW 26 GND
27 IORDY 28 DMACK
29 DMACK- 30 I/O CS1631 INTRQ 32 PDIAG33 DA1 34 DA2
35 DA0 36 CS3FX
37 DASP 38 +5V
39 +5V 40 +5V
41 +5V 42 +5V
43 GND 44 GND
45 GND 46 GND
47 CSEL 48 GND
49 N.C (TEST1) 50 N.C (TEST 2)
Signal Pin
No.
Signal
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A
access time · 14
ATAPI interface
settings · 2
specification · 15
ATAPI interface connector · 16
audio signal · 16
B
buffer underrun · 11
buffer, data · 15
BURN-Proof · 1, 11
burst read · 14
bus size and controller · 15
C
cable length · 15
CD
reading · 1
writing · 1
CD-R
media · 9
writing to · 11
CD-ROM media · 9
CD-RW
media · 9
reading from · 11
writing to · 11
cleaning disc · 10
computer, minimum · 2
configuration, minimum · 2, 13
connector · 3, 15
female · 15
male · 15
pin assignments · 20
controls, front-panel · 2, 15
Index
disabling DMA · 7
Windows 2000 · 8
Windows 95/98/ME · 7
Windows NT · 8
disc
cleaning · 10
diameter · 13
specifications · 13
disc ejection time · 14
disc formats · 13
disc initialization time · 14
disc label · 10
disc tray · 2
position · 18
DMA · 2
disabling · 7
enabling · 5
enabling in Windows 2000 · 6
enabling in Windows 95/98/ME · 5
enabling in Windows NT · 5
drive positioning · 18
E
eject button · 2, 15
electrostatic discharge · 18
emergency eject hole · 2
enabling DMA · 5
environmental conditions · 17
error rate · 15
F
firmware
obtaining · 7
upgrading · 1, 7
formats, disc · 13
front-panel controls · 2, 15
D
data buffer · 15
diameter of discs · 13
dimensions · 18
illustration · 19
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H
hard disk, size · 2
high-speed CD-RW media · 9
reading from · 11
humidity
operating · 17
storage · 17
transportation · 17
I
indicator, LED · 2, 15
input current · 16
input voltage · 16
inquiry string · 15
interface, rear panel · 15
L
label, disc · 10
LED indicator, front-panel · 2, 15
M
media · 9
care and handling · 10
recommended · 13
memory, min i mum · 2
minimum configuration · 2, 13
modes, recording · 13
motor
sled · 15
spindle · 15
MTBF · 16
MTTR · 16
N
noise generation · 18
O
operating humidity · 17
operating temperature · 17
optical pickup · 15
P
performance guarantee temperature · 17
performance specifications · 14
precautions · 3
R
RAM, mi nimum · 2
read · 14
burst · 14
reading a CD · 1
rear panel interface · 15
recording modes · 13
reliability · 16
RMA number · 25
S
serial number · 5
shock · 17
signal line · 15
sled motor · 15
sleep mode · 14
specifications · 13
speed
reading · 1, 14
writing · 1, 14
spindle motor · 15
storage humidity · 17
storage temperature · 17
sustained write · 14
T
temperature
operating · 17
performance guarantee · 17
storage · 17
transportation humidity · 17
tray loading · 9, 16
tray, disc · 2
position · 18
U
upgrading firmware · 1, 7
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vibration · 17
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Index
W
warranty · 25
weight · 18
Windows 2000
disabling DMA · 8
enabling DMA in · 6
Windows 95/98/ME
disabling DMA · 7
enabling DMA in · 5
Windows DMA settings · 2
Windows NT
disabling DMA · 8
enabling DMA in · 5
write speed · 14
writing a CD · 1
image · 2
writing to CD-R · 11
writing to CD-RW · 11
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Warranty
PLEXTOR CORP . (“Plextor”) warrants the PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline 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 operat ed or stored under abno rmal use and
maintenance 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 lo ss of property or
equipment, loss of profits or revenues, cost of replacement goods, or expense or
inconvenience caused by service interruptions.
All drives returned to PLEXTOR must be authorized in advance by Plextor’s RMA
department, securely packaged, and shipped postage prepaid. Authorization is
confirmed by issuance of a return material authorization (RMA) number, which must
be written prominently on the outside of the box in which the defective unit is
returned to PLEXTOR.
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Plextor Corp
48383 Fremont Blvd., Suite 120
Fremont, CA 94538
Phone: 510-440-2000
FAX: 510-651-9755
Toll Free: 1(800) 886-3935
Email: info@plextor.com
www.plextor.com
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