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Model PX-712UF External
USB/FireWire Drive
DVD±R/RW, CD-R/RW DRIVE
INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL
JUNE 2004

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  • Page 1 Model PX-712UF External USB/FireWire Drive DVD±R/RW, CD-R/RW DRIVE INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL JUNE 2004...
  • Page 2 Plextor’s prior permission. Manual copyright ©2004 Plextor Corp. First edition, June 2004. 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.
  • Page 3 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 external DVD/CD drive from electrical current, pull out the drive’s power cable. PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 4 Bottom View of External Drive, Showing Caution Label Location Detail of PX-712UF Laser Caution Labels PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2. Installing the PX-712UF External USB/FireWire Drive...11 PX-712UF Drive Features and Controls ...11 Front Panel—PX-712UF External Drive ...11 Rear Panel—PX-712UF External Drive...13 What Else Is In the PX-712UF Box ...15 Save Your Box!...15 Mount the PX-712UF Drive...16 Determine Your Computer’s Operating System ...17 Determine What Interface to Use ...17...
  • Page 6 Measuring Write Transfer Rate... 49 Measuring Q-Check C1/C2/CU Errors ... 51 Measuring Tracking and Focus Error ... 56 Making Q-Check Jitter/Beta Measurements ... 59 Measuring Q-Check PI/PO Errors ... 62 Advantages of Buffer Underrun Proof Technology... 64 PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 7 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...65 Cleaning the PX-712UF Drive ...65 Upgrading Firmware ...66 Emergency Eject ...67 Troubleshooting ...67 Make Sure the Drive Is Recognized ...67 Using the PX-712UF Self-Test Diagnostics...69 What You’ll Need ...69 Performing the Self-Test ...69 What the Self-Test Results Indicate ...70 6.
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  • Page 9: Getting Started

    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.

  • Page 10: Meet Your Px-712Uf

    Section 1. Getting Started Meet Your PX-712UF The PX-712UF is a DVD ReWritable/CD ReWritable drive that provides professional quality DVD and CD performance for writing, rewriting and reading. What the PX-712UF Does For DVDs, the PX-712UF: • Writes DVD+R (recordable DVD, “plus” format) media at up to 12X speed on recommended 8X media.

  • Page 11: Features Of The Px-712Uf

    • MMC compliance: Supports the MMC-4 command set. • Flash memory: Allows upgrading the PX-712UF to the latest firmware revision (available from the Plextor web site) without opening the computer or physically accessing the drive.
  • Page 12 Section 1. Getting Started • Q-Check tests: The Plextor PX-712UF achieves high-quality recording on virtually any DVD or CD media. To see for yourself, use the Q-Check features to check laser operation, or measure and display characteristics of the media you’re using.
  • Page 13 • Overburn: Another way of burning more information onto a CD— audio up to 99 minutes 59 seconds in length, or a data disc up to 875 megabytes in capacity. Section 1. Getting Started PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 14: Minimum Configuration To Use The Px-712Uf

    Section 1. Getting Started Minimum Configuration to Use the PX-712UF Here’s what you’ll need in order to install and use the PX-712UF drive. • Computer: Pentium III, 800-MHz CPU or faster. (Pentium 4, 1.6-GHz or faster recommended.) • Minimum RAM: 128 MB. (256 MB recommended.) •...

  • Page 15: What You Can Do With The Px-712Uf

    What You Can Do with the PX-712UF Just look at some of the things you can do with your PX-712UF: • Record slide shows or digital video onto DVD+R, -R, +RW or -RW discs. • Play DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs.

  • Page 16: About Software

    PlexTools® Professional is a powerful application software package that lets you take full advantage of the CD/DVD functions of the PX-712UF drive. PlexTools Professional lets you use your Plextor PX-712UF to burn CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD discs, and it also lets you take advantage of all the unique new features found in the Plextor PX-712UF drive.

  • Page 17: Precautions

    Precautions Like the rest of your computer system, your PX-712UF requires reasonable care in its installation and use. • Keep the area around your drive clean from dust, smoke, and other contaminants. Also, do not allow moisture or liquids, including water or cleaning fluids, to touch the drive.
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  • Page 19: Installing The Px-712Uf External Usb/Firewire Drive

    PX-712UF Drive Features and Controls Before proceeding, you should become familiar with the controls and features of your Plextor drive. Match the parts of your drive to the illustrations below. Front Panel—PX-712UF External Drive Figure 1: Front panel of the PX-712UF external drive...
  • Page 20 ON. • Eject button: Push once to eject the tray. Push again to load the tray back into the PX-712UF. To prevent wear on the drive, always use the eject button to load the tray. This button also controls SpeedRead and silent operation for DVD- Video discs with CSS protection.

  • Page 21: Rear Panel-Px-712Uf External Drive

    Section 2. Installing the PX-712UF External USB/FireWire Drive Rear Panel—PX-712UF External Drive Figure 2: Rear panel of the PX-712UF external drive • SELF TEST switch: Set switch to the right (off) for normal operation, or set it to the left (ON) to execute the self-test diagnostic routine.
  • Page 22 • IEEE 1394 6-pin connector: Connect an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable with a 6-pin connector here. NOTE: The PX-712UF does not get its power from the IEEE 1394 bus or the USB bus. It must be connected to the AC adapter.

  • Page 23: What Else Is In The Px-712Uf Box

    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 87.)

  • Page 24: Mount The Px-712Uf Drive

    USB. 3. Set the PX-712UF interface switch for IEEE 1394 or USB. 4. Connect the AC adapter to an electrical outlet and to the PX-712UF. 5. Turn the drive’s power switch ON (the “1” position). 6. Connect the USB or FireWire cable (corresponding to the setting of the interface switch) from your PX-712UF drive to the computer.

  • Page 25: Determine Your Computer's Operating System

    Windows Me or Windows XP or the Macintosh operating system. If you are not running one of these operating systems you cannot use the PX- 712UF. You cannot use the PX-712UF with early versions of Windows 98; it must be Windows 98SE (Second Edition).

  • Page 26: Connect The Px-712Uf Drive

    To install the PX-712UF drive in a Windows-based computer: 1. Turn ON your computer system. 2. Set the interface switch at the rear of the PX-712UF drive to USB (switch to the right) if you are using a USB cable; or to 1394 (switch to the left) if you are using IEEE 1394 (FireWire).
  • Page 27 (turn the computer off, then on again) for the PX-712UF to be recognized. CAUTION: The PX-712UF should be the only device on the cable. Do not daisy-chain the PX-712UF with other IEEE 1394/FireWire devices or connect to a USB hub.

  • Page 28: Identifying Cables And Ports

    Section 2. Installing the PX-712UF External USB/FireWire Drive Identifying Cables and Ports This illustration will help you identify the cables and computer ports and make the necessary connections. Figure 4: Identifying cables and ports on your computer PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 29: If You Have Windows 98Se And Firewire

    If you have a DVD Player, insert the Plextor disc and install from the button labeled “98SE USB Driver.” If you do not have the Plextor disc or do not have a DVD player, download the PX-712UF drivers from: http://www.plextor.com/english/support/drivers /drivers.html#usb...

  • Page 30: Switching Between Usb And Ieee 1394 Interfaces

    1. Ensure the interface cable for the desired USB or IEEE 1394 interface is attached to the PX-712UF and to the computer. 2. At the rear of the PX-712UF, set the interface switch to the desired interface. 3. Cycle the PX-712UF power. (That is, turn the PX-712UF’s power switch off, then on again.)

  • Page 31: If You Have A Macintosh

    4. Connect the AC adapter to your PX-712UF. 5. Turn the drive’s power switch ON (the “1” is depressed). 6. Connect the USB or IEEE 1394 cable from your PX-712UF drive to the Macintosh computer. The Macintosh automatically recognizes the PX-712UF (if the base extensions are loaded), and you should be ready to use the drive as a CD-ROM.
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  • Page 33: Using Your Px-712Uf

    3. Using Your PX-712UF This chapter explains how to use your PX-712UF drive and how to load, handle and care for your DVDs and CDs. What Media to Use Use the right media! Your PX-712UF drive's capabilities change depending on which type of compact disc you use.
  • Page 34 Figure 5: The logo identifies the type of CD-RW media See “Recommended Media” on page 73 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.

  • Page 35: Tray Loading And Operation

    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. Section 3. Using Your PX-712UF Figure 6: Loading the tray PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 36: Cleaning Discs

    Section 3. Using Your PX-712UF 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.

  • Page 37: Px-712Uf Installation And Users Manual

    Section 3. Using Your PX-712UF Mounting Position You can operate your PX-712UF drive in either a horizontal or a vertical position. If you are operating it in a vertical position, use the cradle to stabilize the drive. Figure 8: You can operate the PX-712UF horizontally or vertically CAUTION: Take special care not to shock or disturb the external drive when it is operated in a vertical position.

  • Page 38: Writing To Dvd Media

    Writing to DVD Media You need special software that supports writing to DVD+R and DVD+RW discs: or to DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. The Roxio Easy CD Creator DVD Edition on the CD that accompanies your PX-712UF contains this software. Specifying +R/RW or -R/RW You don’t need to specify whether to write to +R/RW or -R/RW.

  • Page 39: Using The Disc/Busy Indicator

    CD-RW write, Amber CD-RW write, Amber 10-23X; 10X CLV CD-RW write, Amber Buffer Green Underrun Proof / DVD linking active Section 3. Using Your PX-712UF Indicator On/Off/Blink color Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink Blink PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 40: Switching To Speedread For Video Playback

    To manually enable SpeedRead and speed up DVD playback: 1. Make sure the PX-712UF disc tray is closed and empty. 2. Press and hold the PX-712UF’s eject button for at least 3 seconds. The disc/busy indicator blinks green three times to indicate SpeedRead will be active for DVD-Video discs with CSS copy protection.

  • Page 41: Advanced Features And Plextools Professional

    4. Advanced Features and PlexTools Professional The Plextor PX-712UF has a number of advanced features that set it apart from other drives. For instance, you can operate in Silent Mode, display and analyze disc errors, password protect an entire disc, increase a disc’s capacity beyond its rated value, and more.

  • Page 42: Using Silent Mode

    Section 4. Advanced Features and PlexTools Professional Using Silent Mode Although the Plextor PX-712UF drive is quiet in normal operation, its Silent Mode is ideal for use in environments where “silence is golden.” Silent Mode reduces sound from the drive in several ways: •...
  • Page 43 9. Select Save Changes to Drive to save any Silent Mode changes to the drive. 10. To return Silent Mode to the factory defaults (maximum speed), click the Reset Values button. This also turns Silent Mode off. PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 44: Important Facts About Silent Mode

    Section 4. Advanced Features and PlexTools Professional Important Facts about Silent Mode • When first started, the Plextor PX-712UF drive is set with Silent Mode off. • When Silent Mode is active, the drive’s maximum speed is always restricted. Any speed settings specified by other applications will be overridden.

  • Page 45: Using Securec

    Section 4. Advanced Features and PlexTools Professional Using SecuRec The Plextor PX-712UF’s SecuRec function lets you write on a CD-R disc and protect the data with a password. To view the contents of password-protected disc—or even to see a catalog of files—the user must enter the correct password. The password can be entered via PlexTools Professional software, or with SecuViewer software.
  • Page 46 ROM Maker in PlexTools Professional, or any other DAO recording application) to record your data onto a CD-R disc. Once protected with SecuRec, the disc can’t be read by a non-SecuRec drive unless the correct password is entered. PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 47: Reading A Password-Protected Disc

    1. Make sure you have PlexTools Professional or SecuViewer on your computer. 2. Insert the password-protected CD-R disc into a PX-712UF or Plextor Premium drive. (You only need these drives if you are using PlexTools Professional software. With SecuViewer, you can use any drive.)

  • Page 48: Using Varirec

    Section 4. Advanced Features and PlexTools Professional • Remember your password! Plextor has no way to retrieve data from discs for which the password has been lost or forgotten. For this reason Plextor assumes no responsibility for lost passwords or data.

  • Page 49: Changing The Varirec Setting

    To use PlexTools Professional to change VariRec settings for writing: 1. Place a blank DVD±R or CD-R disc in the PX-712UF. 2. In the PlexTools menu bar, select Drive Settings. You see the tabs for drive settings.
  • Page 50 Professional to create a disc layout. 9. If necessary, in the list of recording options, make sure the Enable VariRec box is checked and continue recording. Your disc is recorded with the new laser strategy. PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 51: Important Facts About Varirec

    In order to use the GigaRec feature, you need: • CD-R drive (such as the Plextor PX-712UF) that supports GigaRec. • Recording software, such as PlexTools Professional, that supports GigaRec.

  • Page 52: Burning A Disc With Gigarec

    Burning a Disc with GigaRec To use PlexTools Professional to burn a GigaRec disc: 1. Insert a blank CD-R disc in the Plextor PX-712UF drive. (You can’t use DVD±R/RW or CD-RW discs with GigaRec.) 2. In the PlexTools menu bar, select Drive Settings. You see the tabs for drive settings.

  • Page 53: How Gigarec Works

    • Buffer Underrun Proof Technology is turned off during GigaRec operation. Writing stops if a buffer underrun occurs. • A disc recorded with GigaRec is playable in all Plextor PX-712UF drives. However, because GigaRec is out of the limits for Orange Book and Red Book recording, the recorded disc many not be playable in all CD players.

  • Page 54: Testing Your Cds And Dvds

    This function reports the read response of the Plextor PX-712UF drive, and is for use on a CD or DVD that contains content— that is, a commercial pressed disc, or a disc recorded on a DVD or CD burner.
  • Page 55 3. Select the speed pulldown menu and choose the desired transfer speed. 4. Click the Preferences button to view or change the preferences. You can change the Read Test Options and the Read Test Graph Options. PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 56 8. To see the results, select View Log. You see the Test Results window that shows what color corresponds to what test. You can clear all or selected tests, then run more tests for comparison. PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 57: Measuring Write Transfer Rate

    Measuring Write Transfer Rate The Write Transfer Rate selection lets you test the transfer rate of data written to a disc. The function reports the writing response of the Plextor PX-712UF drive. This test is conducted on blank media to determine the capabilities of the drive/media combination.
  • Page 58 6. Click OK to exit the Preferences window and return to the Write Transfer Rate Test window. 7. To begin measurement, in the test window, click the Start button. You see the start and current write speed. PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 59: Measuring Q-Check C1/C2/Cu Errors

    This function reports on the C1, C2, and CU errors on the current CD in the Plextor PX-712UF drive. This test is for use on a CD that contains content—that is, a commercial pressed CD or a CD recorded on a CD- R/RW drive.
  • Page 60 3. Click the Preferences button to view or change the preferences. You can change the scale limit and the time length indication, and you can choose to include all tracks on the disc or only selected tracks. PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 61 CU error is detected. 6. To end measurement, click the Stop button, or wait for the measurement to stop by itself. Your window shows the test results, and a graph of the error counts recorded by the application. PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 62 C2 level correction. No CU errors are allowed in a recorded disc. CU errors are usually a result of damage to a disc and represent unrecoverable data. Discs with CU errors quite often cannot be read at all. PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 63 If the graph reports CU errors, the disc is defective and should be discarded. Because the Plextor PX-712UF can report the number of C2 errors, audio extraction applications can use this reporting to guarantee that the extracted audio matches the original.

  • Page 64: Measuring Tracking And Focus Error

    Supported in PlexTools Professional software, this function reports on the mechanical characteristics of the DVD or CD you’re using in the Plextor PX-712UF drive. It actually measures the amplitude of the laser focus error and tracking error, and displays the results. (This function tests blank CDs and DVDs.)
  • Page 65 You see a graph of the errors recorded by the application. PlexTools Professional also tells you if the media is safe to write at highest speed, or if you need to reduce speed to write safely. tracking error PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 66 PoweRec. The FE/TE graphing capability of the Plextor PX-712UF drive displays the mechanical characteristics of the disc by indicating how consistently the laser tracks across the surface of the disc, and how accurately the focus is maintained on the recording dye layer.

  • Page 67: Making Q-Check Jitter/Beta Measurements

    This function reports on the degree of beta and jitter on the CD or DVD in the Plextor PX-712UF drive. This test is for use on a disc that contains content—that is, a commercial pressed CD or DVD, or a disc recorded on a CD or DVD drive.
  • Page 68 6. To end measurement, click the Stop button, or wait for the measurement to stop by itself. Your window shows the test results, and a graph of the error counts recorded by the application. PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 69 The book standard regulates jitter value at no more than 35 nanoseconds. Using PlexTools Professional and the Plextor drive, you can use the Q- Check Beta/Jitter Test to determine the quality of writing on a disc. The test graph displays an average rate for jitter occurring between 3T and 11T.

  • Page 70: Measuring Q-Check Pi/Po Errors

    Measuring Q-Check PI/PO Errors This function reports on the PI (parity inner) and POF (parity outer fails) on the current DVD disc in the Plextor PX-712UF drive. This test is for use on a DVD that contains content—that is, a commercial pressed DVD or a disc recorded on a DVD burner.
  • Page 71 (for instance, because of dust, fingerprints, scratches, etc). With POF errors, there is a chance that the data will become unreadable. PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 72: Advantages Of Buffer Underrun Proof Technology

    Advantages of Buffer Underrun Proof Technology PlexTools Professional software lets you enable or disable Buffer Underrun Proof Technology on the Plextor PX-712UF (via Drive Settings | Advanced). But you’ll usually want to leave this feature enabled, because Buffer Underrun Proof Technology guarantees that you can write discs at high speed, and still use your computer for other tasks while you’re writing.

  • Page 73: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Plextor representative. Cleaning the PX-712UF 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 read/write problems, it is possible that dust has accumulated on the laser lens.

  • Page 74: Upgrading Firmware

    However, we advise that our customers always update drives with the latest available firmware. Before troubleshooting a possible problem with your PX-712UF 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.

  • Page 75: Emergency Eject

    1. Turn the computer ON. After the computer boots up, you should see the Windows display. 2. Open Windows Explorer or My Computer and ensure there is an icon for the Plextor drive. The Plextor icon may be D: or E: or another designator. Section 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
  • Page 76 PLEXTOR DVDR PX-712UF device entry underneath. 4. If you have a PX-712UF drive that is not recognized in Windows: a) If your USB or IEEE 1394 controller has a yellow diamond with an exclamation point (!), contact your PC or motherboard manufacturer for help, and to troubleshoot your controller for driver compatibility or conflicts.

  • Page 77: Using The Px-712Uf Self-Test Diagnostics

    To perform the CD write/read test: 1. Unplug the USB or FireWire cable from the rear of the Plextor PX- 712UF drive. CAUTION: Failure to disconnect the USB or FireWire cable before starting the test could result in system data loss.

  • Page 78: What The Self-Test Results Indicate

    8. Turn the PX-712UF power switch to OFF, and set the self-test switch to the right (OFF) position. 9. Turn the PX-712UF’s power switch to ON (so the “1” is depressed). 10. Reconnect the USB or FireWire cable from your PX-712UF drive to the computer.

  • Page 79: Frequently Asked Questions

    “recommended media,” and are also assembled into a media catalog and stored in firmware in Plextor drives. (See page 74 for a list of recommended media for the PX-712UF 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.
  • Page 80 OS below OS X does not have USB 2.0 support, so you may also have to upgrade your Mac operating system. If your Macintosh lacks a PCI slot, you should use the FireWire port, if available. PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual Maximum Transfer Rate 480 Mbps max.

  • Page 81: Appendix A: Px-712Uf Specifications

    For USB 2.0, OS X.) Special considerations for Windows 98SE: To ensure stable IEEE 1394 operation with For Windows 98SE and USB, use the Plextor USB Windows 98SE, update Windows with Microsoft patch file before installing the PX-712UF.
  • Page 82 Stamped CDs: Red/Yellow Book-compliant discs Media, CD CD-R: Orange Book Pt II-compliant discs (Type 74, CD-RW: Orange Book Pt III-compliant discs Supported CD: 12 cm Media Size DVD: 12 cm PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual incremental recording incremental recording, restricted overwriting, DRT-DM Type 80)
  • Page 83 (although your results may be poor). CD-RW: 24X Mitsubishi Chemical/Verbatim CD-RW: Ricoh, Mitsubishi Chemical/Verbatim 4X-10X NOTE: All CD-RW media are rewritable up to 1,000 times. Appendix A: PX-712UF Specifications PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 84 6-16X 5-12X 3-8X 2-5X 2X CLV NOTE: When a DVD-Video with CSS (copy protection via the Content Scrambling System) is loaded, the PX-712UF slows its playback speed to reduce drive noise. PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual Stamped DVD+R, DVD-R Disc Yes (Single- –...
  • Page 85 Mode 1) (48X with SpeedRead; default is 40X) Stamp,R, Stamp,R, Stamp,R, Stamp,R, Stamp,R, Stamp,R, Stamp,R, Stamp,R, Stamp,R, Stamp,R, DVD+R DVD-R – PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual CD-DA Discs – Stamp,R Stamp,R, Stamp,R, Stamp,R, Stamp,R, DVD+RW – – – DVD-RW – –...
  • Page 86 Appendix A: PX-712UF Specifications Performance Specifications (continued) Write Speed, Speed CD-R/RW PCAV PCAV 8X CLV 4X CLV DVD Transfer Speed Rate 2.4X PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual CD-R Ultra Speed CD-RW Media – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 87 Yellow when initializing, reading, or ejecting disc. Indicator Green during standby and when Buffer Underrun Blinking amber when writing to disc. Blink rate Power Illuminated blue when PX-712UF drive power is ON. Indicator Disc Loading Auto Appendix A: PX-712UF Specifications Write (Kbps) 3180–7200 (CAV)
  • Page 88 (FireWire) cable shipped with your PX-712UF. Connector for attaching USB cable. Use only the USB Connector cable shipped with your PX-712UF You can connect to a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 interface. SELF TEST For normal operation, leave the switch to the right Switch (off) position.
  • Page 89 Transfers IEEE 1394 IEEE Std 1394-1995, IEEE 1394a-2000 Transfers 400 Mbps (max) Inquiry String PLEXTOR sp DVDR sp sp sp PX-712UF sp sp (where “sp” is one space) ATAPI Refer to Plextor ATAPI command manual Commands Appendix A: PX-712UF Specifications...

  • Page 90: Environmental Conditions

    11msec half sine, 10 sec interval: Operating CD read: 5.0G CD read (vertical orientation): 2.5G DVD read: 5.0G DVD read (vertical orientation): 2.5G CD-R write: 1.5G CD-RW rewrite: 0.5G DVD+R/RW write: 0.5G PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual (5-300Hz) 0-Pk (5-300Hz 0-Pk (5-300Hz) 0-Pk (5-300Hz) 0-Pk...
  • Page 91 1040.11 FCC Part15B-Class B UL (C-UL) CSA 22.2 No. 60950 ICES-003 Class B CE (CB) EN60950 (AC adapter) CE (CB) EN60825-1 (internal drive) EN55024, EN50022 Class B BSMI CNS13438 Class B C-Tick EN55022 Class B PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual...
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  • Page 93: Appendix B: Technical Support

    If you have not been successful in your quest, our Technical Support Department will help you solve problems that relate specifically to your PX-712UF drive. In many cases, a problem that appears to be caused by your Plextor drive actually originates in another part of your computer.

  • Page 94: How To Contact Plextor Technical Support

    Appendix B: Technical Support How to Contact Plextor Technical Support There are several ways for you to contact Plextor’s Technical Support Department: • Visit our web site (www.plextor.com) for answers to Frequently Asked Questions. • Send us e-mail at support@plextor.com. Include your telephone number and the hours during which you can be reached.

  • Page 95: Returns

    Returns In the unlikely event that you need to return a drive to Plextor, you need an RMA (Returned Materials Authorization) number. You need this number before any Plextor drive can be returned for repair or replacement. Here’s how you get an RMA number and return your drive: 1.

  • Page 96: Packing Your Drive

    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.

  • Page 97: Appendix C: Warranty

    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.

  • Page 98: If You're Outside The U.s. Or Canada

    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.

  • Page 99: Index

    AC adapter connecting · 14 using with PX-712UF · 14 access time · 79 silent mode and · 34 beta measurement · 46, 59, 61 black tray · 3 BLER · See block error rate blink rate, disc/busy indicator · 12, block error rate ·...
  • Page 100 · 4, 12, 32, 76 contents of box · 15 controls · 11 front-panel · 11, 79 cradle, PX-712UF · 15, 29 CSS · See content scrambling system daisy-chain, don’t · 19, 22 data buffer · 64, 81 data connector ·...
  • Page 101 · 45 hard disk size · 6, 73 high speed CD-RW media · 25 write speed · 78 host interface, PX-712UF · 81 hub, USB, don’t use · 19 humidity specification · 82 storage · 82 IEEE 1394 · See also FireWire cable ·...
  • Page 102 40, 41 testing · 4, 46, 56 laser standards · 83 lossless linking · 4 Macintosh installing the PX-712UF · 23 USB and · 72 maintenance · 65 media · 25 care and handling · 27 CD-R · 25, 75 CD-RW ·...
  • Page 103 SecuRec · 5, 37 lost password · 40 security sticker · 15 self-test diagnostics · 3, 69 self-test switch · 13, 69, 80 shipping your drive · 15, 87, 88 shock specification · 82 PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual Index...
  • Page 104 · 85 system requirements · 73 TE · See tracking error tech support ticket number · 87 technical support · 85, 86 PX-712UF Installation and Users Manual temperature specification · 82 storage · 82 testing laser operation · 4, 46, 56 media ·...
  • Page 105 Plextor · 85 weight, PX-712UF · 81 Windows 98SE · 6, 16, 17, 18 FireWire and · 21 Plextor USB drivers for · 21, 73 updating for FireWire · 21 USB and · 21 write methods CD · 5, 74 DVD ·...
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  • Page 112 Plextor CORP. 48383 Fremont Blvd. Suite 120 Fremont CA 94538-6509 www.plextor.com Phone: 510-440-2000 800-886-3935 Fax: 510-651-9755 E-mail: info@plextor.com...

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