PX-708A

DVD+R / RW CD-R / RW

W R ITE

R EWRITE
8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R, 4X DVD+RW, 2X DVD-RW, 12X DVD-ROM 40X CD-R, 24X CD-RW and 40X CD-ROM
{ INTERNAL E-IDE (ATAPI) DVD + R/RW CD-R/RW -
The first DVD R/RW CD-R/RW 8-in-1 internal E-IDE (ATAPI) drive from Plextor offers all the advantages of our legendary CD-RW drives along with dual format capabilities.
For years, Plextor has been the most trusted name in CD drives for professional use. Now, you too can choose from our award-winning drives which offer exceptional performance, best quality recording at the fastest speeds, reliability and ease of use. Versatility of 2 DVD formats and 8 drives in one The Plextor PX-708A delivers the fastest performance in dual formats: 8X DVD+R write, 4X DVD-R write, 4X DVD+RW rewrite, 2X DVD-RW rewrite, and 12X DVD-ROM read. In addition to recording, rewriting and reading DVD discs in dual formats, the PX-708A supports 40X CD-R write, 24X CD-RW rewrite and 40X CD-ROM read speeds. All in one drive. Create a 4.7 GB disc on DVD media in about 8 minutes. Get the best of both worlds With dual formats in one single drive, you wont have to worry about compatibility with either format. Take advantage of both formats in this high performance drive and start burning DVDs or CDs to share with friends and family. The Plextor PX-708A is the only DVD burner you need that can write both plus and minus formats. Performance you can rely on The PX-708A has a unique technology and feature combination that offers unparalleled reliability. Lossless linking technology enables users to perform basic editing tasks directly on the DVD disc. There is no need to reload DVD content back to a PC to make minor changes, and no need to re-burn an entire DVD after making small edits. Buffer Underrun Proof technology prevents buffer underrun errors which allows you to multi-task during a recording session. PoweRec (Plextor Optimized Writing Error Reduction Control) technology is a sophisticated write strategy providing superior quality recording at maximum speed for your chosen media. Black disc tray minimizes jitter and reduces C1 error rates. Optimized PCB circuits near the power supply decrease noise and provide clean power to the drive, improving both jitter and deviation levels. Easy to install With an E-IDE (ATAPI) interface and plug and play compatibility, the PX-708A is a snap to install and use. The PX-708A can be installed horizontally or vertically. For all your applications You wont find a better DVD recordable drive to create, edit and share customized DVDs and CDs with friends and family using video, photo, audio and data. Capture, archive, organize and personalize your home movies and photos on DVD, VCD, mini DVD and SVCD. Create photo slide shows, complete with transitions and music. Burn your photos to Video CD to play on most DVD players. You can also back up and archive 4.7 GB on a single-sided recordable DVD disc or create photo albums for viewing with DVD players and much more. Powerful software that works for you Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 and PhotoSuite 5 SE Easy CD & DVD Creator 6 combines the power of Easy CD Creator Basic and DVD Builder, an easy to learn DVD authoring package, into one complete solution. The flash tutorial will also provide quick and easy steps in creating an audio CD, data disc or digital video. PhotoSuite makes it simple with a combination of automated tasks, professional-level editing tools, creative projects and CD burning fully integrated into one program. Roxio Drag-to-Disc Drag and drop files to CD and DVD media, just like with a hard drive or floppy. Roxio DVDMax Player is an advanced software DVD player that enables anyone to enjoy video and audio playback entertainment on the PC. DVDMax Player delivers full support for all DVD/CD formats, a wide variety of video and audio formats, and can be utilized on virtually any media storage device. Dantz Retrospect (30-day trial version) Backup and restore solution designed for safety and security, Retrospect protects against loss due to viruses, newly installed software, user error and damaged hardware. Backed by premier support Plextor offers both a one-year full warranty on parts and labor and unlimited toll-free technical support to help you get the most out of your investment. A winning combo With all these advantages, is it any wonder Plextor has been the preferred choice of professionals, including top recording artists, IT specialists and technology consultants? You can rely on Plextors PX-708A for your work and play.

E-IDE (ATAPI)

F E AT U R E S }
8-in-1 combo drive: 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R, 4X DVD+RW, 2X DVD-RW, 12X DVD-ROM, 40X CD-R, 24X CD-RW and 40X CD-ROM Lossless linking technology enables users to perform basic editing tasks directly on the DVD disc Buffer Underrun Proof technology prevents buffer underrun errors PoweRec technology is a sophisticated write strategy providing superior quality recording at maximum speed for your chosen media Supports DVD+RW background format Supports DVD+VR format Horizontal or vertical mounting orientation Black disc tray minimizes jitter Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP One-year full warranty (parts and labor) Unlimited toll-free tech support

PlexWriter Premium

PX-504A

Performance

DVD+R/RW CD-R/RW

REWRITE

Data Transfer Rate Sustained Read/Write Speeds
Z-CLV and CLV write/CAV read and CLV read 8X (DVD+R only) 4X (DVD+/-R,+RW only) 2.4X (DVD+R/RW only) 2X (DVD-R/RW only) 5X-12X (DVD read only) 3X-8X (DVD read only) 2X-5X (DVD read only) 2X (DVD read only) 40X (CD write only) 32X (CD write only) 24X (CD rewrite only) 17X-40X (CD read only) 16X (CD write only) 14X-32X (CD read only) 10X (CD read only) 10X (CD rewrite only) 8X (CD read/write) 4X (CD write/rewrite/read) 33 MB/sec (Ultra DMA Mode 2) 16.6 MB/sec (PIO Mode 4/DMA Mode 2) <100 ms Typical DVD Random Access 2 MB Error Rate
8.1-10.8 MB/sec 5.4 MB/sec 3.24 MB/sec 2.7 MB/sec 6.75-16.2 MB/sec 4.05-10.8 MB/sec 2.8-6.75 MB/sec (Playing DVD-Video) 2.7 MB/sec 3-6 MB/sec 3-4.8 MB/sec 3-3.6 MB/sec 2.71-6.0 MB/sec (Mode 1, Mode 2 Form 1 and CD-R) 2.4 MB/sec (CD-R) 2.17-4.8 MB/sec (Mode 1, Mode 2 Form 1, CD-DA and CD-R) 1.5 MB/sec (Mode 1, Mode 2 Form 1, CD-DA and CD-R) 1.5 MB/sec 1.2 MB/sec (Mode 2 Form 2 read only) 600 KB/sec <150 ms Mode 1: block/1012 bits, Mode 2: block/109 bits
Burst Read/Write Typical CD Random Access Buffer

Reliability

MTBF 60,000 POH Tray Load/Unload 50,000 times (In and Out)

Recommended Media

DVD+R (4.7 GB) DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-RW CD-R (74 min or 80 min) CD-R CD-RW (74 min) CD-RW
(All DVD-RW and CD-RW media is rewritable up to 1,000 times) 8X, 4X, 2.4X Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Taiyo Yuden, Ricoh 4X, 2.4X Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Ricoh 1X-4X Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Taiyo Yuden, Maxell, TDK 1X-2X Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, TDK, Victor 40X Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Taiyo Yuden, Maxell 4-32X Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Taiyo Yuden, Mitsui Chemicals, Ricoh, Maxell 24X Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical 4X-10X Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Ricoh

Useable DVD Formats Useable CD Formats Disc Diameter Recording CD Modes Recording DVD+R/RW Modes Recording DVD-R/RW Modes DVD-ROM, DVD Video, Multi Border (closed disc read only), Multi-session, DVD+VR, DVD-VR (Read only) CD-DA, CD-Extra, CD-ROM Mode 1, CD-ROM Mode 2, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-I, Multi-session, CD-Text, UDF, CD+G 12 cm (74, 79 minutes) Track-at-once, Disc-at-once, Session-at-once, Multi-session, Fixed and Variable Packet Writing, CD-MRW (Mt. Rainier) Sequential write, Random access write, Multi-session and DVD+MRW (Mt. Rainier) Disc-at-once, Incremental recording, Multi-border recording, Restricted overwriting

Front Panel

Eject Lights Disc Loading Auto Eject/Manual Emergency/Software Control Power on/Disc Access/Writing/Disc Type/Reading Auto load/Manual load Headphone Jack Volume Control Stereo Mini-jack, 0.8 V at 32 Ohms Wheel Knob

Rear Panel

Power Supply Interface Connector Audio Output DC +5 V and DC +12 V IDE host adapter and 40-pin Flat E-IDE cable Analog output, Molex connector Jumper Switches SPDIF Master; Slave; Cable Select Digital Audio Out
Minimum System Requirements
CPU HDD Monitor Display Resoution Dimensions & Weight Dimensions (W/H/D) Pentium III 700 MHz or equivalent (minimum), Pentium IV 1.6 GHz or equivalent (suggested) 800 MB - 1 GB free space for copying CD to CD image 6 GB free space for DVD authoring RAM 128 MB 1024 X 768 at 16-bit color OS Support Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
5.75 in x 1.63 in x 7.48 in (without front panel)

Weight

2.65 lbs
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$30 End-User Mail-In Rebate!
Purchase Plextor's PX-708A and receive a $30 rebate by mail!!!
Offer good on purchases made between 4/19/04 and 8/31/04. Rebate claim must be received by 9/30/04. Offer good on retail kits only with UPC barcode 7_6507510685_8, 7_6507510686_5, 7_6507510713_8, and 7_6507510716_9 purchased in the U.S. and Canada only. 5 easy steps to submit your rebate: 1) Purchase a PX-708A (model/part #PX-708A/SW, PX-708A/SW-F, PX-708A/SW-BL or PX-708A/SW-BL-F) between 4/19/04 and 8/31/04. 2) Complete the requested information and sign the agreement below. 3) Include copies of sales receipt/invoice as proof of purchase with the model names and dates circled. 4) Cut out the original UPC barcode symbol from the back of the PX-708A retail box (keep copies for your records). 5) Mail this form, the copy of your receipt/invoice and the original UPC code (must match UPC barcodes 7_6507510685_8, 7_6507510686_5, 7_6507510713_8 or 7_6507510716_9). Submission must be received no later than 9/30/04. To: Dept. 47402 Plextor PX-708A $30 Rebate PO Box 134 Niagara Falls, NY 14302-0134
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