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Plextor PX-712 manual available for free PDF download: Installation And User Manual
Plextor PX-712 Installation And User Manual (136 pages)
Internal ATAPI Drive/Internal SATA Drive
Brand:
Plextor
| Category:
DVD Drive
| Size: 1.42 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
7
1 Getting Started
11
About this Manual
11
Meet Your PX-712
12
What the PX-712 Does
12
Features of the PX-712
13
Minimum Configuration to Use the PX-712
16
What You Can Do with the PX-712
16
About Software
17
Precautions
17
Where to Go from here
18
2 Installing the PX-712A Internal ATAPI Drive
19
PX-712A Drive Features and Controls
19
Front Panel-PX-712A Internal Drive
19
Rear Panel-PX-712A Internal Drive
20
What else Is in the PX-712A Box
21
Save Your Box
22
Mount the PX-712A Drive
22
PX-712A Quickstart Installation
23
Open the Computer and Prepare for Installation
23
Determine Your Existing IDE Configuration
24
Set the Drive's Mode Jumper
25
Changing the Mode Jumper on Your PX-712A Drive
26
Select an IDE Configuration
28
About Cable Select
33
Identifying Whether Your System Uses Cable Select
34
Locating the Master Position on a Cable Select Cable
34
Set the DMA Jumper
34
Mount the PX-712A Drive
36
Record the Serial Number
36
Mount the Drive in the Computer
36
Using Sound Boards and Audio Cables
42
3 Installing the PX-712SA Internal SATA Drive
45
PX-712SA Drive Features and Controls
45
Front Panel-PX-712SA Internal Drive
45
Rear Panel-PX-712SA Internal SATA Drive
46
What else Is in the PX-712SA Box
47
Save Your Box
47
Mount the PX-712SA Drive
48
Record the Serial Number
48
Mount the Drive in the Computer
48
4 Using Your PX-712
53
What Media to Use
53
DVD Media
53
CD-ROM Media
53
Tray Loading and Operation
55
Handling DVD and CD Media
55
Cleaning Discs
56
Mounting Position
56
Playing Dvds
57
Writing to DVD Media
57
Specifying +R/RW or -R/RW
57
Writing to CD-R and CD-RW Media
57
Using the LED Indicator
58
Switching to Speedread for Video Playback
59
5 Advanced Features and Plextools Professional
61
Loading Plextools Professional Software
61
Using Silent Mode
62
Turning on Silent Mode
62
Important Facts about Silent Mode
64
Using Securec
65
Password-Protecting a Disc with Securec
65
Reading a Password-Protected Disc
67
Important Facts about Securec
67
Using Varirec
68
How the Default Varirec Setting Is Determined
68
Changing the Varirec Setting
69
Important Facts about Varirec
71
Using Gigarec
71
Burning a Disc with Gigarec
72
How Gigarec Works
73
Important Facts about Gigarec
73
Testing Your Cds and Dvds
74
Measuring Read Transfer Rate
74
Installation and Users Manual
74
Measuring Write Transfer Rate
77
Measuring Q-Check C1/C2/CU Errors
79
Measuring Tracking and Focus Error
83
Making Q-Check Jitter/Beta Measurements
87
Measuring Q-Check PI/PO Errors
91
Advantages of Buffer Underrun Proof Technology
93
6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
95
Cleaning the PX-712 Drive
95
Upgrading Firmware
96
Emergency Eject
97
Troubleshooting
97
Make Sure the Drive Is Recognized
97
Using the PX-712A Self-Test Diagnostics
99
7 Frequently Asked Questions
103
Appendix A: PX-712 Specifications
105
Specifications for All PX-712 Drives
105
Specifications for the PX-712A Internal ATAPI Drive
114
Specifications for the PX-712SA Internal SATA Drive
117
Appendix B: Technical Support
119
How to Contact Plextor Technical Support
120
Before You E-Mail/Log On/Fax/Call for Support
120
Returns
121
Contacting Plextor's RMA Department
121
Packing Your Drive
122
Shipping Your Drive to Plextor
122
Appendix C: Warranty
123
If You're Outside the U.S. or Canada
124
Index
125
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