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Model PX-W4824TU (External)
INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL
SEPTEMBER 2002

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  • Page 1 Model PX-W4824TU (External) INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL SEPTEMBER 2002...
  • Page 2 Plextor reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice. Specifications are subject to change without 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.
  • Page 3 The laser beam emitted from the optical pickup is invisible. Accordingly: Do not open the optical pickup housing. Obtain service only from Plextor-authorized personnel. CAUTION: To disconnect the CD drive from an electrical current, pull out the power plug. Bottom View of Drive Showing Location...
  • Page 4 VORSICHT: DIE TRENNUNG VOM NETZ ERFOLGT DURCH ZIEHEN DES NETZSTECKERS. Zur Einhaltung der Funk-Entstörung von nicht selbständig betreibbaren Hochfrequenzgeräten (periphere Anlagenkomponenten). Dieses Gerät entspricht als Einzelgerät 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”...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1. Getting Started...1 About this Manual ...1 Meet Your PlexW riter 48/24/48U ...1 What the PlexWriter 48/24/48U Does...1 Minimum Configuration to Use the PlexWriter 48/24/48U...3 What You Can Do with the PlexWriter 48/24/48U...3 What's in the Box...4 Save Your Box! ...4 PlexWriter Drive Features and Controls ...5 Front Panel...5 Rear Panel...6...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents CD Write/Read Test...20 What the Self-Test Results Indicate ...21 Appendix A: PlexWriter Specifications ...23 Appendix B: Technical Support...29 How to Contact Plextor Technical Support...29 Before You E-mail/Log On/FAX/Call...30 Returns ...30 Contacting Plextor’s RMA Department...30 Packing Your Drive ...31 Shipping Your Drive to Plextor...31...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Please read this manual carefully and keep it handy for easy reference. Use the manual for installation, operation and troubleshooting. See your dealer or call Plextor’s Technical Support Department if your drive needs service. And if you run into a problem that doesn't seem to be covered, please contact us. (See “Appendix B: Technical Support”...
  • Page 8 CD-R or CD-RW disc. Your PlexWriter also has a self-diagnostic feature. The drive can actually determine if it is working properly, an invaluable feature for troubleshooting. And Plextor backs up this remarkable drive with a one-year full warranty on parts and labor, and unlimited toll-free tech support.

  • Page 9: Minimum Configuration To Use The Plexwriter 48/24/48U

    NOTE: You must have one of these operating systems. In the case of Windows 98, you must have Windows 98SE or later, and you need the Plextor USB driver, supplied on your software disc or available on our web site.

  • Page 10: What's In The Box

    Section 1. Getting Started What's in the Box What you find in your Plextor box depends on what the company that sold you the box put in—or took out—while the Plextor drive was in their possession. Plextor currently sells its PlexWriter 48/24/48U drive in this configuration:...

  • Page 11: Plexwriter Drive Features And Controls

    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 48/24/48U Drive Tray front door: Attached to tray drawer. Emergency eject hole: Insert emergency eject tool, paper clip, or other thin, rigid object to eject tray if automatic eject button does not work.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    Section 1. Getting Started Eject button: Push once to eject tray. Push again to insert the tray back into the PlexWriter. To prevent wear on the drive, always use the eject button to insert the tray. For SpeedRead, press and hold this button for 3 seconds or more before inserting the disc.

  • Page 13: About Software

    A list of various software packages that you can use with your Plextor drive can be found in the Support/Compatibility section of www.plextor.com.
  • Page 14 Section 1. Getting Started CAUTION: Operate your PlexWriter in horizontal position only. Plextor does not guarantee the drive’s performance in a vertical position. Figure 3. Operate Your PlexWriter in a Horizontal Position PlexWriter 48/24/48U Installation and Users Manual...

  • Page 15: Connecting Your Plexwriter

    If you have Windows XP, 2000, or Me, go to step 2 now. If you have Windows 98SE: a) Insert the bundled Plextor Setup Disc in your CD-ROM drive. b) Go to the Software Installation screen, and click on the button titled USB Drivers.

  • Page 16: Connect The Plexwriter Drive

    Section 2. Connecting Your PlexWriter Connect the PlexWriter Drive Before proceeding to install the PlexWriter drive on your personal computer, record the serial number. Record the Serial Number and TLA Code Record the serial number and TLA number of your drive on the inside front cover of this manual.

  • Page 17: If You Have Windows 98Se

    If you have a computer with Windows 98SE, use the following procedure to install your PlexWriter USB drive: 1. Turn ON your computer system and insert the bundled Plextor Setup Disc in your CD-ROM drive. Go to the Software Installation screen, and click on the button titled USB Drivers.

  • Page 18: If You Have A Macintosh

    In Windows XP or 2000, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Click on the Hardware tab, then click on the Device Manager button. Click the + sign next to the CD-ROM heading and look at the PLEXTOR CD-R PX-W4824A entry underneath.

  • Page 19: Using Your Plexwriter

    If you have Windows 98SE, you need to install a special USB driver. You’ll find this driver on the Plextor Setup Disc, or you can get it from the Plextor web site at http://www.plextor.com. (Follow the links from the home page to Support\Downloads\Drivers.)

  • Page 20: Tray Loading And Operation

    As a CD-R or CD-RW device: In order to write to CD-R or CD-RW media, you will need additional software such as SimpliCD If you purchased a kit from Plextor, this software is supplied. Using the PlexWriter on a Macintosh:...

  • Page 21: Cleaning Discs

    CAUTION: We recommend using a “non-toxic” marker, such as a 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. Cleaning Discs For proper read and write performance, your CD-R, CD-RW, and CD-ROM discs must be clean.

  • Page 22: Using Speedread

    The Plextor warranty does not cover drive damage resulting from shattered discs. Please examine your discs before use and verify there are no visible cracks in the hub area.

  • Page 23: Advantages Of Burn-Proof

    Advantages of VariRec Technology This drive is equipped with VariRec (Variable Recording) technology, a feature offered by Plextor that allows you to manually adjust the drive's laser power during the audio recording process. VariRec supports 4X CD-DA writing with CD-R discs.

  • Page 24: How The Default Varirec Setting Is Determined

    (This table is updated when you update your drive by downloading new firmware from the Plextor web site.) 3. When you insert a recordable disc into your drive, Plextor’s PoweRec technology automatically identifies the manufacturer, model, and special features of the media, then adjusts the laser power and writing speed so they’re at the optimum...

  • Page 25: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    PlexWriter drive. However, we advise that our customers always update drives with the latest available firmware. Before troubleshooting a possible problem with your drive please make sure to visit our web site at www.plextor.com to check if you have the latest firmware.

  • Page 26: Using The Self-Test Diagnostics

    5. While pressing the eject button, set the PlexWriter’s power switch to ON (the “1” is depressed). The front-panel LED indicator blinks green and amber. 6. Insert a blank Plextor-certified CD-R disc. Be sure to use only CD-R media of the type recommended by Plextor.

  • Page 27: What The Self-Test Results Indicate

    10. Slide the self-test switch cover to the left so it is in place over the self-test switch. 11. Turn the PlexWriter’s power switch to ON (the “1” is depressed). 12. Connect the USB cable from your PlexWriter 48/24/48U drive to the computer. NOTE: If you cannot connect the USB cable to the PlexWriter, make sure the self-test switch cover is in the left position, covering the self-test switch.
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  • Page 29: Appendix A: Plexwriter Specifications

    Minimum 800 MB. 1 GB of free space required to write to a CD in image mode. Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP. (USB storage driver from Plextor CD must be installed to enable operation on Windows 98 SE.) Version 2.0 or 1.1 (Version 1.1 only allows 4X Write/Rewrite and 6X Read performance.)
  • Page 30 Appendix A: PlexWriter Specifications Supported Media Supported Media, Stamped CD Supported Media, CD-R Supported Media, CD-RW Supported Media Size Usable Formats Logical CD Read/Write Write Methods Performance Specifications Read Speed, CD Write Speed, CD-R Write Speed, CD-RW PlexWriter 48/24/48U Installation and Users Manual Red, Yellow Book-compliant discs Orange-Book Pt II-compliant discs (Type 74, Type 80) (94-minute, 99-minute discs are supporte d by the...
  • Page 31 CD-ROM Mode 1: 1 block/10 CD-ROM Mode 2: 1 block/10 +12V DC Not available at time of printing. For the latest specifications see Plextor’s web site at: http://www.plextor.com PlexWriter 48/24/48U Installation and Users Manual Appendix A: PlexWriter Specifications Read (Kbps)
  • Page 32 Appendix A: PlexWriter Specifications Front Panel Eject LED Indicator LED Indicator Blink Interval and Write Speed Disc Loading Headphone Jack Headphone Volume Control Rear Panel Power Connector USB Interface Connector Analog Audio Output Power Switch Self-Test Switch PlexWriter 48/24/48U Installation and Users Manual Eject button;...
  • Page 33 USB B type connector USB 2.0: 480 Mbps max. (high speed) USB 1.1: 12 Mbps max.(full speed) ATAPI-compliant PLEXTOR sp CD-R sp sp sp PX-W4824A NOTE: “sp” indicates a single space. 0 to 35 degrees Celsius 5 to 35 degrees Celsius 20% to 80% (non-condensing) –40 to +60 degrees Celsius...
  • Page 34 Appendix A: PlexWriter Specifications Safety and EMC Standards Country/ Region Canada Europe Taiwan Korea Australia/NZ PlexWriter 48/24/48U Installation and Users Manual Type Agency Safety Laser Safety Safety Laser BSMI C-Tick Standard UL 1950 FDA 21 CFR Part 15 Subpart B CSA 22.2 No.

  • Page 35: Appendix B: Technical Support

    Appendix B: Technical Support Store Plextor’s e-mail, web site, phone, and fax numbers in a convenient location. Keep your drive’s serial number and a copy of your sales receipt handy as well. If you experience a problem while installing or operating your PlexWriter drive, please refer first to the relevant sections of this manual regarding setup and installation (Chapters 1–3).

  • Page 36: Before You E-Mail/Log On/Fax/Call

    (e.g., CD-ROM, scanner, fax board, network board). 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 37: Packing Your Drive

    NOTE: The RMA number must be clearly visible on the outside of the shipping box. Drives must be sent postage prepaid. We recommend that you insure your shipment, as Plextor cannot be held responsible for any damage that may occur during shipment.
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  • Page 39: 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.
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  • Page 41: Index

    · 25 BURN-Proof · 2, 17 LED indicator and · 5, 26 cable, USB · 6 call ticket number · 30 Plextor · 4 read formats · 24 CD-DA · 18 reading speed with SpeedRead · 16 CD-R additional driver needed · 14 media ·...
  • Page 42 · 31 PC minimum configuration · 3 performance USB 1.1 and · 2 USB 2.0 and · 2 Plextor CD · 4 power connector · 6, 26 power switch · 6 PoweRec · 2, 18 disabling · 23 writing speed and ·...
  • Page 43 RAM, minimum · 3, 23 read specification · 24 reading speed · 24 CD-DA · 16 CD-R · 1 CD-RW · 1, 16, 24 data discs · 16 SpeedRead and · 2, 16, 24 rear-panel connectors and switches · 6, 26 rear-panel controls and connectors ·...
  • Page 44 Index wake mode · 25 warranty · 33 weight · 27 Windows 2000 · 3 drive installation · 10 Windows 98SE · 3 drive installation · 11 manual driver installation · 11 Windows Me · 3 PlexWriter 48/24/48U Installation and Users Manual drive installation ·...

  • Page 45: Notes

    Notes PlexWriter 48/24/48U Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 46 Notes PlexWriter 48/24/48U Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 47 Notes PlexWriter 48/24/48U Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 48 LEXTOR 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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