Table Of Contents - Plextor PX-504A Installation And User Manual

1. Getting Started ................................................................................................. 1
About this Manual.............................................................................................. 1
Meet Your PX-504A.......................................................................................... 1
What the PX-504A Does................................................................................ 1
Features of the PX-504A................................................................................ 2
Minimum Configuration to Use the PX-504A ............................................... 3
What You Can Do with the PX-504A............................................................ 3
What's In the Box .............................................................................................. 4
Save Your Box!.............................................................................................. 4
PX-504A Drive Features and Controls .............................................................. 5
Front Panel ..................................................................................................... 5
Rear Panel ...................................................................................................... 6
About Software .................................................................................................. 7
Precautions ......................................................................................................... 7
2. Installing Your PX-504A ................................................................................. 9
QuickStart Installation-For Experienced PC Users Only ............................ 9
Open the Computer and Prepare for Installation................................................ 9
Determine Your Existing IDE Configuration .................................................... 10
Set the Drive's Mode Jumper............................................................................. 11
Changing the Mode Jumper on Your Internal PX-504A Drive...................... 11
Select an IDE Configuration .............................................................................. 12
About Cable Select............................................................................................. 15
Identifying Whether Your System Uses Cable Select.................................... 16
Locating the Master Position on a Cable Select Cable................................... 16
Install the PX-504A Drive ................................................................................. 16
Record the Serial Number .............................................................................. 16
Mount the Drive in the Computer .................................................................. 16
Using Sound Boards and Audio Cables ............................................................. 21
Choosing and Connecting Audio Cables........................................................ 21
Make Sure the Drive Is Recognized................................................................... 22
3. Using Your PX-504A ....................................................................................... 23
What Media to Use ............................................................................................ 23
DVD Media.................................................................................................... 23
CD-ROM Media ............................................................................................ 23
Tray Loading and Operation .............................................................................. 24
Handling DVD and CD Media....................................................................... 24
Cleaning Discs ............................................................................................... 25
Playing DVDs .................................................................................................... 25
Writing to DVD Media ...................................................................................... 26
Writing to CD-R and CD-RW Media ................................................................ 26
Advantages of Buffer Underrun Proof Technology ........................................... 26

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