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INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL
AUGUST 2002

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  • Page 1 Model PX-W4824TA (Internal) INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL AUGUST 2002...
  • Page 2 Licenses and Trademarks Plextor and the Plextor logo are registered trademarks and PlexWriter is a trademark of Plextor Corp. BURN-Proof is a trademark of Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. 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 • 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. Top View of Drive Showing Location of Laser Caution Labels...
  • 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

    Table of Contents 1. Getting Started ... 1 About this Manual... 1 Meet Your PlexWriter 48/24/48A... 1 What the PlexWriter 48/24/48A Does ... 1 Minimum Configuration to Use the PlexWriter 48/24/48A ... 2 What You Can Do with the PlexWriter 48/24/48A... 2 Save Your Box!...
  • Page 6 CD Write/Read Test ... 30 What the Self-Test Results Indicate ... 32 Appendix A: PlexWriter Specifications... 33 Appendix B: Technical Support... 39 How to Contact Plextor Technical Support... 39 Before You E-mail/Log On/FAX/Call ... 40 Returns ... 40 Contacting Plextor’s RMA Department ... 40 Shipping Your Drive to Plextor...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    48/24/48A to provide the optimum laser power and length of burn—which means the highest quality playback. In addition, the PlexWriter 48/24/48A has VariRec technology, a feature offered by Plextor that allows you to manually adjust the drive's laser power during the audio recording process. The drive has an EIDE interface that supports the ATAPI-5 command set, including special commands for CD-R and CD-RW.

  • Page 8: Minimum Configuration To Use The Plexwriter 48/24/48A

    CD-R or CD-RW disc. 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: Save Your Box

    If your drive came pre-installed, some or all of the items above may have been installed and may not be separately available. See the Plextor web site for locations to purchase additional or replacement accessories. PlexWriter 48/24/48A Installation and Users Manual Section 1.

  • Page 10: Plexwriter Drive Features And Controls

    Section 1. Getting Started 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 48/24/48A Drive •...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    • Emergency eject hole: If the automatic eject button does not work, insert the emergency eject tool, paper clip, or other thin, rigid object in this hole to eject tray. Turn OFF power before using this feature. Rear Panel Figure 2: Rear Panel of the PlexWriter 48/24/48A Internal Drive •...

  • Page 12: 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 13: Installing Your Plexwriter

    2. Installing Your PlexWriter This chapter explains how to physically install your PlexWriter in your computer. The steps you'll need to do are as follows: 1. Turn OFF your computer system. 2. Set the jumper for your new PlexWriter drive, if necessary. 3.

  • Page 14: Determine Your Existing Ide Configuration

    Section 2. Installing Your PlexWriter Figure 3: Removing a Typical Computer's Cover Determine Your Existing IDE Configuration With your computer open, determine the existing IDE configuration. You can do this by looking at the 40-pin IDE ribbon cable (or cables—there may be two) and seeing what is connected to them.

  • Page 15: Set The Drive's Mode Jumper

    Section 2. Installing Your PlexWriter Set the Drive’s Mode Jumper You specify your drive's Master or Slave setting before installing it. You do this by changing the position of a jumper on the mode jumper block at the rear of the drive. Your drive ships from our factory with its mode jumper set to operate the PlexWriter as a Master.

  • Page 16: Select An Ide Configuration

    Section 2. Installing Your PlexWriter Note that if any device is jumpered as Cable Select, then both devices connected to that cable must be jumpered as Cable Select. In addition, the cable you use must be a special Cable Select cable. Changing Jumper Settings •...
  • Page 17 Before PlexWriter Installation A Hard disks connected as Master and Slave devices on primary IDE port; CD-ROM connected as Master device on secondary IDE port. NOTE: Configuration A can make it very difficult to write from the CD-ROM to the PlexWriter at 48X using “on-the-fly” copying. System configuration and performance will make a big difference.
  • Page 18 Section 2. Installing Your PlexWriter Before PlexWriter Installation B Hard disk connected as Master device, and CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive connected as Slave on the primary IDE port; nothing connected to secondary IDE port. Figure 7. How to Install the PlexWriter If Your Computer Is Originally Set Up in Configuration B Before PlexWriter Installation C Hard disk connected as Master...

  • Page 19: About Cable Select

    Before PlexWriter Installation D System uses special Cable Select cables; all devices are jumpered for Cable Select. Figure 9: How to Install the PlexWriter If Your Computer Is Originally Set Up in Configuration D About Cable Select The Cable Select jumper position sets the PlexWriter drive to use the CSEL signal from the IDE interface for configuration purposes.

  • Page 20: Identifying Whether Your System Uses Cable Select

    • A computer that supports CSEL. • A special CSEL cable for IDE. NOTE: The IDE cable supplied by Plextor does not support CSEL. To use CSEL and Cable Select, you’ll have to purchase a CSEL cable, or use one that may be supplied with your CSEL-configured system.

  • Page 21: Install The Plexwriter Drive

    You can mount your internal PlexWriter drive in any available bay. You must remove the small panel that covers the bay that you want to use. CAUTION: Install your PlexWriter horizontally. Plextor does not guarantee the drive’s performance in a vertical position.
  • Page 22 You may need to install another IDE ribbon cable in your computer. You can use the extra IDE cable supplied with your PlexWriter. (Just remember, if you want to use CSEL and Cable Select settings, this Plextor-supplied cable won’t work—you’ll have to purchase a special cable for Cable Select.) Figure 12: Internal IDE Ribbon Cable CAUTION: The length of any IDE cable cannot exceed 18 inches.
  • Page 23 The drive can be mounted directly into your computer. Go to step 6. NOTE: Plextor does not provide rails. If you need rails, you can obtain them from the computer manufacturer or from a computer supply retail or mail-order store.
  • Page 24 Section 2. Installing Your PlexWriter Figure 14: Installing Mounting Rails (if Needed) 6. Plug one connector of the IDE cable into the IDE connector on the rear panel of the drive before you insert the drive into your computer. Then thread the cable through the front of the open bay and back toward the motherboard.
  • Page 25 8. Double-check your work. You must ensure the side of the IDE cable with the red stripe is matched to Pin 1 on the interface board and on the drive. CAUTION: In the case of only one IDE device, you must make certain that one end of the cable is always connected to the IDE connector on the motherboard.

  • Page 26: Using Sound Boards And Audio Cables

    Use only these screws. CAUTION: Do not mount your drive in your computer using screws other than those supplied by Plextor. You may damage the drive if you insert screws that are too long or the wrong thread type.

  • Page 27: Make Sure The Drive Is Recognized

    In Windows 2000 or XP, 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.
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  • Page 29: Using Your Plexwriter

    To achieve 48X CD-R writing speed you must use certified 48X media; and to achieve 24X RW writing speed you must use Ultra-Speed RW media. See “Recommended Media” on page 33 for a list of Plextor-approved media at the time this manual was printed, and see the Plextor web site at http://www.plextor.com for an updated list.

  • Page 30: Handling Cd Media

    Section 3. Using Your PlexWriter 2. Lay a blank CD in the depression in the tray, label side up. The disc should lie flat in the tray. 3. Press the eject button again and the tray will slide shut within seconds. NOTE: Always use the eject button to close the tray in a smooth and secure manner.

  • Page 31: Using The Writing Speed Indicator

    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 32: Manually Enabling Speedread

    48X as the default read speed via software control. Check your software manual for instructions for enabling and disabling SpeedRead with software. Please see Plextor’s web site for current information regarding software support for SpeedRead. NOTE: If SpeedRead is selected by software, hardware control is overridden. When the software disables SpeedRead, you can again change to SpeedRead using the eject button.

  • Page 33: Advantages Of Varirec Technology

    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. NOTE: In order for you to actually perform the adjustment, VariRec must be supported by the recording software you’re using.

  • Page 34: When You Write With Varirec

    Section 3. Using Your PlexWriter When You Write with VariRec VariRec writes in either Track-at-Once (TAO) or Disc-at-Once (DAO) mode. It writes CD-DA (digital audio) on CD-R media at 4X speed, rather than at the full speed of the drive. For this reason, audio recording using VariRec takes a bit longer than a standard audio recording.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Using The Self-Test Diagnostics

    • Tools to remove the computer’s cover • The spare jumper shipped with your drive • A blank piece of Plextor-recommended CD-R media. (See “Recommended Media” on page 56, or visit our web site.) The self-test will write to this media, so you won’t be able to use this disc again.
  • Page 37 8. While pressing the eject button on the PlexWriter, turn the computer power on. The LED indicator blinks green and amber and the tray ejects. 9. Insert a blank Plextor-recommended CD-R disc. Be sure to use only CD-R media of the type recommended by Plextor.

  • Page 38: What The Self-Test Results Indicate

    If you discover a problem with the PlexWriter drive, do not attempt to service the drive yourself. Contact us to get an RMA number and take steps to return the drive to Plextor. See “Returns” on page 40 for details.

  • Page 39: Appendix A: Plexwriter Specifications

    Windows XP, Me, 2000, 98, 98SE, 95 Recommended Media CD-R: 48X To ensure 48X write speed, Plextor recommends using only certified 48X media available from Maxell, Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, and Taiyo Yuden. CAUTION: High error rates may occur with media not recommended for 48X speeds.
  • Page 40 Appendix A: PlexWriter Specifications Supported Media Supported Media, Red, Yellow Book-compliant discs Stamped CD Supported Media, CD-R Orange Book Pt II-compliant discs (Type 74, Type 80) (94-minute, 99-minute discs are supported by the Overburn feature) Supported Media, Orange Book Pt III-compliant discs CD-RW Supported Media Size 12 cm...
  • Page 41 Performance Specifications (continued) Transfer Rate Speed Initialization Time < 13 sec. (typical), < 15 sec. (max.) Time measured from power on until disc is available to read Access Time < 65 msec. (typical) Time measured from start command until bus free (no disconnect) Sleep Mode Entered after 2 minutes of no access to drive...
  • Page 42 Ultra DMA Transfers Modes 0-2 ATAPI Command Set Supports CD-ROM commands, including special commands for CD-R and CD-RW. Inquiry string PLEXTOR sp CD-R sp sp sp PX-W4824A (where “sp” equals one space) Other Features Data Buffer 4 MB Error Rate...
  • Page 43 Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature 0 to 40 degrees Celsius 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) Dimensions and Weight Dimensions (W/H/D) 5.75"...
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  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: Shipping Your Drive To Plextor

    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 49: 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 51: Index

    access time · 35 analog audio output · 36 connector · 5, 19 ATAPI command set · 1, 36 ATAPI settings · 2 audio analog · 36 digital · 36 audio cable · 20 bay cover panel · 17 contents of · 3 shipping ·...
  • Page 52 Index eject button · 4, 35 closing tray · 24 SpeedRead and · 4, 35 EMC standards · 37 emergency eject hole · 5 environmental conditions · 37 error rate specification · 36 firmware · 27 obtaining · 29 upgrading · 29 formats ·...
  • Page 53 power cable · 16 connecting · 19 power connector · 5, 19 power supply · 36 PoweRec · 27 PoweRecII · 1 precautions · 6 primary IDE port · 8 quickstart installation · 7 rails · 17, 18 RAM, minimum · 2, 33 read specification ·...
  • Page 54 Index wake mode · 35 warranty · 43 weight · 37 write specification CD-R · 34 CD-RW · 34 PlexWriter 48/24/48A Installation and Users Manual writing a CD image · 2 limitations on speed · 11 writing speed CD-R · 1, 34 CD-RW ·...
  • Page 55 Notes PlexWriter 48/24/48A Installation and Users Manual...
  • Page 56 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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