Mount the PX-750A Drive

Heres an overview of what youll do to mount the drive: 1. Turn OFF your computer system. 2. Set the jumpers for your new PX-750A drive, if necessary. 3. Mount the drive into an available drive bay inside the computer system. 4. Make all necessary cabling connections: IDE cable, power cable, and audio cable. 5. Turn your computer system ON. The following pages give more details for this procedure.
Open the Computer and Prepare for Installation
To determine whether your PX-750A will be a Master or a Slave, open your computer and examine the IDE connections to the motherboard. To open the computer: 1. Before proceeding, make sure the power to your computer and any external peripherals is OFF and your computer is UNPLUGGED from its power source. 2. Remove your computers cover, following the directions provided by your computers manufacturer. Typically, this involves loosening or removing several screws on the back panel of your computer and sliding off the cover. See Figure 3 for an example.
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 IDE ribbon cable (or cablesthere may be two) and seeing what is connected to them. One end of the IDE cable connects to the IDE port on your computers motherboard; and there are usually two other connectors for attaching peripheral devices such as a hard disk, DVD or CD-ROM drive, or your PX-750A drive. If there are two devices, one is configured as Master and the other the Slave, as indicated by the position of jumpers on the back of the drive. If your computer is set up for Cable Select, or CSEL, both devices will be jumpered as Cable Select. In older computers, this configuration required a special Cable Select cable. If there are two IDE cables, one is for the primary IDE bus and the other is for the secondary bus.
Before you install your PX-750A, your computers IDE configuration is usually one of the following: Configuration A: Hard disks connected as Master and Slave devices on primary IDE port; DVD or CD-ROM drive connected as the Master device on secondary IDE port. Configuration B: Hard disk connected as Master device and DVD or CD-ROM drive connected as Slave on the primary IDE port; nothing connected to secondary IDE port. Configuration C: Hard disk connected as Master device on primary IDE port; nothing connected to secondary IDE port. Configuration D: System uses special Cable Select cables; all devices are jumpered for Cable Select.

Set the Drives Mode Jumper
You specify your drive's Master, Slave, or Cable Select 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 PX-750A as a Master. This will work in most custom system configurations. If your computer is from a large OEM system manufacturer such as IBM, Hewlett Packard/Compaq, Dell, or Gateway, you will need to pay particular attention to whether the computer uses the Cable Select scheme.
NOTE: The jumper configuration on the drive has priority over Cable Select. So if the jumper of one device on a cable is set to Master, the jumper of the other device must be set for Slave. In this case, location of the devices on the cable is not important. If you have only one device, it must be set to Master or Cable Select, and it must be at the end of the cable.
Changing the Mode Jumper on Your PX-750A Drive
The drive arrives from the factory with its mode jumper set to Master. (A function is ON if the jumper is installed and OFF if the jumper is removed.)
Figure 6: Factory settings for mode jumper at the rear of the internal drive Changing to a Master, Slave, or Cable Select The Master/Slave/Cable Select setting for the drive is determined by the mode jumper. The jumper is placed over one of the sets of mode pins. To change the drive from Master to Slave or to Cable Select, you must move the jumper. 20
For example, to change the drive to be a Slave, move the jumper to the middle set of mode pins, leaving the other pins uncovered. To change the drive for Cable Select, move the jumper to the left set of mode pins. Note that if any device is jumpered as Cable Select, then both devices connected to that cable must be jumpered as Cable Select. (And if youre not using the newer 80-conductor IDE/ATA cable, the cable you use must be a special Cable Select cable.) Changing Jumper Settings To remove a jumper, pull it off with your fingers or a pair of needlenose pliers. To install a jumper, push it onto the jumper pins.

Figure 13: Removing the cover panel from a bay
4. Determine if you must install mounting rails on the sides of your drive. To do so, insert the drive into the open bay. If the drive fits tightly with little or no clearance on either side of the drive, you will not have to use mounting rails. 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.
5. If you must use mounting rails, fasten the rails to the lower pair of holes as shown in Figure 14. (In some instances, you may need to fasten the rails to the upper set of holes.) After fastening the rails, check their positioning by sliding the drive into the bay before you mount the drive or connect any cables.
CAUTION: Be sure not to mistake the inner and outer face of the rail when attaching. Typically, the smooth side of the rail faces away from the drives chassis.
Figure 14: Installing mounting rails (if needed)
6. Plug one connector of the 80-conductor IDE/ATA 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. The drive should slide smoothly into the bay. If it does not, check for obstructions in the bay and ensure the side rails are attached properly. 7. If not already connected, attach the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the connector on the motherboard.
Figure 15: Connect one end of the IDE cable to the motherboard and the other end to the drive. If your Plextor drive is the only device on the cable, attach it at the end of the cable, leaving the center connector free.
CAUTION: With some IDE ribbon cables, it is easy to accidentally plug your IDE cable upside down into both your drive and the motherboard. Be sure you match the red stripe along one side of the IDE cable to Pin 1 on the motherboard and Pin 1 on the drive. (Pin 1 on the drive is closest to the power connector.) Note that each connector on most ribbon cables also has a key in the middle. This key should fit into a slot in the middle of each connector of the motherboard, your PX-750A drive, and any other internal IDE peripherals.
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. The other end of the connector must be connected to a device. The end connector of the cable should never be left unconnected.

9. Connect a power cable from the computer to the power connector (DC INPUT) of the drive. In most computers, you will find free power connectors that are ready for your use.
CAUTION: The power connector on the cable and the receptacle on the drive are keyed. Do not force the power connector into the drive, or the drive and/or the computer may be damaged.
Figure 16: Cable connections for an internal IDE drive
10. Connect the analog audio cable if you want to use a sound board in your system. This cable runs from the four-pin analog audio output connector on the rear panel of your drive to the CD-ROM audio connector on the PC or your sound board. See Using Sound Boards and Audio Cables below for more information about audio cables. 11. Connect a digital audio cable if your sound board is equipped with the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF) or Digital-In, and you wish to use the digital audio output from your PX-750A. This cable runs from the digital audio output connector pins on the PX-750A back panel to the sound board. (This cable is not supplied by Plextor.) 12. Mount the PX-750A drive in the computer using the four screws that were supplied with your drive. 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.
Using Sound Boards and Audio Cables
Whichever category your sound board falls into, you will find that the best source of information about installing the sound board in your computer is the board's manual. Once you have successfully installed the sound board in your computer, you can continue below for a description of the different cable connections that need to be made. If you need audio cables, you will have to purchase them. Refer to the table below. A list of several vendors who offer audio cables is available on Plextors web site.
Audio Connection MPC audio source Cable Required MPCcompliant audio cable Sound Blastercompatible analog audio cable Cable thats compatible with SPDIF or Digital-In. How to Connect It Connect to MPC audio source, and to analog audio output connector at the rear of the Plextor drive. Connect to Sound Blastercompatible audio board and to analog audio output connector at the rear of the Plextor drive. Connect to SPDIF or DigitalIn connector on sound board (if sound board supports digital audio) and to digital audio output connector at the rear of the Plextor drive.
Sound Blaster or compatible sound board

Digital audio output

This completes the installation procedure. Go to Section 4. Using Your PX-750 on page 47 to see how to use your PX-750A drive.

DC 12V power connector: Connect the AC adapter here.
CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter shipped with your PX-750UF.
Power switch: Press this switch to turn the power on or off. Press the 0 down to turn power off. Press the 1 down to turn power on. The power indicator is illuminated when power is on.
What Else Is In the PX-750UF Box
What you find in your Plextor box depends on what the company that sold you the box put inor took outwhile the Plextor drive was in their possession. Plextor currently sells the PX-750UF drive in this configuration: PX-750UF DVDR DL, DVD-RAM, DVDR/RW and CD-R/RW drive USB 2.0 cable AC adapter and power cord Emergency eject tool Plextor software disc with a PDF file of the PX-750UF Installation and Users Manual. Also contains Roxios Easy Media Creator. Drive Quick Installation Guide

Mount the PX-750UF Drive

This section explains how to physically connect the PX-750UF external drive to your computer. In general, this is what youll do: 1. Determine what operating system your computer is running. Your computer must be running Windows XP or 2000; or the Macintosh Mac OS X operating system. 2. Determine which interface you want to use: FireWire (IEEE 1394) or USB. 3. Set the PX-750UF interface switch for IEEE 1394 or USB. 4. Connect the AC adapter to an electrical outlet and to the PX-750UF. 5. Turn the drives power switch ON (the 1 position). 6. Connect the USB cable or a FireWire cable (corresponding to the setting of the interface switch) from your PX-750UF drive to the computer. Thats all there is to it! Well go over the procedure in more detail in the next few pages. If you have a PC, start here. If you have a Macintosh, go to If You Have a Macintosh on page 46.
Determine Your Computers Operating System
To determine which operating system your personal computer uses: 1. In Windows, select the Start menu, then select Settings, then Control Panel, and choose the System icon. You see the System Properties window. 2. In the System Properties window, make sure the General tab is selected. The System line shows details about your operating system. (For example, Windows 2000.)
NOTE: Your computer must be running Windows 2000 or Windows XP (or Mac OS X). If you are not running one of these operating systems you cannot use the PX-750UF. You cannot use the PX-750UF with Windows 98 or Mac OS 9.
Determine What Interface to Use
You can use either USB 2.0 or FireWire. The built-in USB ports on older computers (and even on inexpensive new ones) provide only USB 1.1that is, Full-Speed (12 Mbps) USB. For optimum performance: If your PC does not have built-in USB 2.0, use the FireWire port, if available. If you have neither USB 2.0 or FireWire, you can purchase and install a third-party PCI USB 2.0 or FireWire plug-in host adapter card. If you dont want to purchase a separate card, you can use your PCs built-in USB 1.1 port. However this limits the CD-RW drive performance of the Plextor PX-750UF to 4X write, 4X rewrite, and 6X read. DVD performance with USB 1.1 is 0.7X.

Figure 21: The logo identifies the type of DVD media With double layer media, you dont need to turn the disc over to record on side 2.
Section 4. Using Your PX-750

DVD-RAM Media

Unlike standard DVD media, you do not need special DVD burning software to write or read DVD-RAM discs on a computer. You can access these discs like a floppy disk or hard drive. You can even write a DVD-RAM disc with a set-top box, then read it on the PX-750 drive. The PX-750 supports reading and writing with 2.6-GB (version 1) and 4.7-GB (version 2) DVD-RAM discs.

CD-ROM Media

You can use these types of CD media: CD-ROM: You can immediately play or read prerecorded compact discs, such as audio CDs and data discs. CD-R: Recordable CD. You can record on these discs, but only once. You can also read them. CD-RW: Normal Speed, High Speed and Ultra Speed ReWritable CD. These discs support recording and re-recording (up to 1,000 times). You can also read them. To achieve a certain writing speed, you must use the appropriate media. To achieve 40X CD-R writing speed you must use certified 40X media; and to achieve 24X CD-RW writing speed you must use Ultra Speed CD-RW media. Remember: Using Normal Speed CD-RW discs (that is, NS-RW media) you can rewrite at 4X. Using High Speed CD-RW discs (HS-RW media), you can rewrite at 4X or 10X. Using Ultra Speed CD-RW discs (US-RW media) in this drive, you can rewrite at up to 24X.
You can write to Ultra Speed CD-RW discs only on drives that support this media. Drives that are capable of writing to Ultra Speed ReWritable media, such as the Plextor PX-750, are identified by a Compact Disc ReWritable Ultra Speed logo.
Figure 22: The logo also identifies the type of CD-RW media
More About Media for Your PX-750
See the Plextor web site at www.plextor.com for a list of Plextorapproved media for your drive
Tray Loading and Operation
To load and unload the tray: 1. While the drive is powered up, push the eject button on the front panel. The tray drawer slides out in 34 seconds.
Figure 23: Loading the tray 2. Lay a CD or DVD disc in the depression in the tray, label side up. 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. Closing the tray by pressing the front of the drawer using your hand is not recommended and risks damage or premature wearing of the mechanism.
Handling DVD and CD Media
Take care when handling blank CD and DVD media. Dust, scratches, and fingerprints on either side of the disc can cause write errors during recording. When picking up or holding blank media you can either place your fingers along the outer edge of the disc, or place one finger through the center hole and one finger on the outer edge. Once you have finished creating a disc, label it by writing on the top using permanent ink.

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. NOTE: We do not recommend placing self-sticking CD-R labels on the disc. The weight of the label may unbalance the disc and cause write errors during recording or read errors during reading. Also, attempting to remove the label may permanently damage the disc.

Cleaning Discs

For proper read and write performance, your discs must be clean. Trying to record on a dirty disc may result in a failed session and ruin the disc. To clean the disc, wipe the disc using a clean, soft cotton cloth to remove surface dirt such as fingerprints. Use a straight-line motion, wiping from the center out. Do not wipe the disc in a circular motion.
Figure 24: Wipe the disc from the center outward
HINT: Keep your frequently used discs in jewel cases at all times to prevent them from becoming dirty or damaged.

Mounting Position

You can operate your PX-750 drive in either a horizontal or a vertical position.

Playing DVDs

To play a digital video disc, insert the DVD as you would any other disc. The drive plays both single layer and double layer discs. The first time: A code on each DVD allows it to be played only on players designed for a certain regional area, such as North America, Europe, etc. When the drive ships from the factory there is no region code set. The first time a DVD that has a region setting is inserted into the drive, the drive is automatically set to that region code. If you later insert a DVD with a different region code, you are prompted to either accept changing the new region code or not. If you dont accept the change, then that DVD will not play. If you do accept the change, then the region code setting is changed. But remember: you can change the drives region code only 5 times. After that, you cant change it any more.

Writing to DVD Media

You need special software that supports writing to DVD+R, DVD+R DL, and DVD+RW discs; or to DVD-R DL, DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. Roxios Easy Media Creator (on the DVD that accompanies your PX-750) contains this software. You dont need special software to write to DVD-RAM media.
Specifying +R/RW or -R/RW
You dont need to specify whether to write to +R/RW or -R/RW. The selection is automatically made for you, based on the media you insert in the drive.
Writing to CD-R and CD-RW Media
In conjunction with your drive, mastering and packet writing software such as Roxio Easy Media Creator or Ahead Softwares Nero allows you to write audio, video, data, or other information to writable (CD-R) or rewritable (CD-RW) media. The PX-750 writes to all types of CDRW media.

Emergency Eject

If the computer power is turned off or the automatic eject button at the front of the drive does not work, use this procedure to open the drive. To use the emergency eject tool to open the drive: 1. Make sure power to the drive is OFF. (That is, turn off your computer.) 2. At the front of the drive, insert the emergency eject tool, or a paper clip or other thin, rigid object, into the emergency eject hole.
Figure 25: Emergency eject 3. Push the tool or other object straight in, until the disc tray clicks open. 4. Carefully continue to slide the disc tray open. 5. Remove the CD or DVD from the disc tray. 6. Carefully push the disc tray shut.
Changing the PX-750A Front-Panel Color
By using the replacement bezel and disc tray face plate you can change the PX-750As front-panel color in a few moments.
CAUTION: Avoid creating static electricity. Be sure to wear a grounding strap when performing this procedure.
To install a different bezel and disc tray face plate: 1. If the PX-750A is already installed in a computer, turn the computer power OFF and open the computer case. 2. If necessary, remove cables from the rear of the PX-750A and remove the drive. (You may be able to gain access to the necessary parts of the drive by sliding it forward without removing any cables.) 3. Use the emergency eject tool or a paper clip to open the tray drawer as illustrated in Figure 25 above. 4. Turn the drive upside down (or work from the bottom) and locate the two hooks at the bottom of the disc tray face plate. The hooks are toward the left and right edges of the tray mask.
Figure 26: Locate the two disc tray face plate hooks
5. Hold the disc tray securely and gently push the tray face plate slightly to release it from the hooks. Pry a hook away from the tray and press down. When both hooks are released, remove the mask by pressing it off the disc tray.
Figure 27: Unhook the tray mask and push to release it 6. Locate the three bezel hooks. One is on the bottom of the drive, and one is on each side.
Figure 28: Locate the three bezel hooks
7. Turn the drive right side up and locate the catch at the center of the top of the drive.
Figure 29: Also locate the catch at the top front of the drive. 8. With the drive right side up, release the two side bezel hooks. To release the hooks, press inward using the tip of a screwdriver or the eject tool. Do this only for the two bezel hooks on the sides. (You dont have to do this for the hook on the bottom.)
Figure 30: Press in with the eject tool to release the two side bezel hooks
9. With the two side bezel hooks released, tilt the top of the bezel slightly forward to release the top catch, then slide the bezel forward to remove it.

Performance Specifications
Read Speed, DVD 16X CAV 10X CAV 8X CAV 5X CLV 4X CAV 3X CLV 2X CLV 1X CLV Stamped DVD SL DL DVD R DVD RW DVD R DL DVDRAM
NOTES: SL = Single layer disc, DL = Double layer disc. Reading of DVD-RAM version 2 (4.7GB) discs is at 1X, 2X, 3X, and 5X. Reading of version 1 (2.6GB) discs is at 1X CLV only.
Performance Specifications (continued)
Read Speed, CD Speed 40X CAV 24X CAV 16X CAV 4X CLV Mode-1 Discs Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW Mode-2 Discs Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW CD-DA Discs Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW
NOTE: Stamp indicates commercially pressed silver discs.
Write Speed, DVD R/RW Speed +R +RW +R DL R RW R DL RAM
16X CAV 8X PCAV 8X ZCLV 6X CLV 5X CLV 4X CLV 3X CLV 2X CLV 1X CLV
NOTES: DVD-R DL 8X ZCLV and 6X CLV writing supported by firmware upgrade. DVD-RAM writing at 2X, 3X, and 5X is for version 2 (4.7GB) only.
Write Speed, CD-R/RW Speed CD-R Ultra Speed CDRW Media High Speed CDRW Media Normal Speed CDRW Media
40X CAV 32X PCAV 24X PCAV 16X CLV 10X CLV 4X CLV
DVD Transfer Rate Speed 16X 12X 8X 6X 5X 4X 3X 2.4X 2X 1X CD Transfer Rate Speed 40X 32X 24X 16X 12X 10X 4X Initialization Time Write (KB/s) Write (KB/s) 600 Read (KB/s) 5540 Read (KB/s)
Time measured from power on until disc is available to read: CD: 20 sec DVD: 25 sec DVD-RAM: 45 sec Time measured from command phase until bus free (no disconnect): DVD: 140 msec. (Typical) CD: 130 msec. (Typical) Entered 2 min after data transfer stop 7 sec to wake up after sleep mode

Access Time

Sleep Mode Wake Mode

Environmental Conditions

Mounting Position Horizontal or vertical orientation: Horizontal: 0 degrees 15 degrees Vertical: 0 degrees 15 degrees (front to back tilt), 0 degrees 5 (left to right tilt) PX-750A: 5 to 40 degrees Celsius PX-750UF: 5 to 35 degrees Celsius 20 to 80% (non-condensing) 40 to 60 degrees Celsius
Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Transportation or Storage Temperature Transportation or Storage Humidity Acoustic Noise
20 to 95% (non-condensing)
Balanced disc: Maximum 47.5dB Unbalanced disc: Maximum 47.5dB Eject: Maximum 60 dB Sine wave sweep for 5 minutes: CD Read: 0.15 G0-Pk (5-300 Hz) DVD Read: 0.15 G0-Pk (5-300 Hz) CD-R Write: 0.15 G0-Pk (5-300 Hz) CD-RW Write: 0.10 G0-Pk (5-300 Hz) DVD Write: 0.10 G0-Pk (5-300 Hz) 0.750-Pk (7-800 Hz)

Vibration, Operating

Vibration, non operating
Environmental Conditions (continued)
Shock, Operating 11-msec half sine wave with 10-sec interval: CD read (horizontal orientation): 5.0G0-Pk CD read (vertical orientation): 2.5G0-Pk DVD read (horizontal orientation): 5.0G0-Pk DVD read (vertical orientation): 2.5G0-Pk CD-R write: 1.5G0-Pk CD-RW write: 0.5G0-Pk DVD-RW write: 0.5G0-Pk 50G0-Pk (11-msec half-sine wave) 8KV aerial discharge 4KV contact discharge

Shock, NonOperating Electrostatic Discharge

Reliability

MTBF Tray Loading Read Error Rate 60,000 hours 50,000 load/unload cycles CD-ROM Mode 1: 1 block/1012 bits CD-ROM Mode 2: 1 block/109 bits 12 DVD-ROM: 1 block/10 bits

DVD Regional Setting

Compatibility Changing regional setting RPC phase-2-compatible Max. 5 times

Other Features

Data Buffer 2 MB
Specifications for PX-750A Internal ATAPI Drive
Minimum System Requirements, PX-750A Internal ATAPI Drive
Computer Minimum RAM Hard Disk Size Pentium 4, 1.4-GHz or equivalent 256 MB 1 GB of free space to write to a CD in image mode, or 10 GB of free space to create DVD images. (For more accurate guidelines, see the help files or documentation for the recording software youre using.) IDE (ATAPI) supported Windows XP or 2000
Interface Operating System Eject Disc/Busy Indicator Disc Loading
Front Panel, PX-750A Internal ATAPI Drive
Eject button; manual emergency eject; software eject. Steady green when reading disc Blinking green when writing to disc Auto
Rear Panel, PX-750A Internal ATAPI Drive
Power Supply Typical standby current Typical DVD read current (at max speed) Typical CD read current (at max speed) Typical DVD write current (at max speed) Typical CD write current (at max speed) Typical pause current Peak current DC +12V, 10% 100 mA 600 mA 500 mA 700 mA 500 mA 1400 mA 1800 mA DC +5V, 5% 300 mA 850 mA 750 mA 1200 mA 900 mA 700 mA 1500 mA
Rear Panel, PX-750A Internal ATAPI Drive (continued)
Power Consumption IDE Interface Connector Average 13.0 W IDE bus, 40-pin flat ribbon type. Interface complies with ATA/ATAPI-5. Must use 80-conductor IDE/ATA cable. NOTE: Although the PX-750A will operate with a 40conductor cable, it may not be able to write at 16X unless an 80-conductor IDE/ATA cable is used. Maximum total cable length cannot exceed 18 in (45.7 cm). Analog Audio Output Connector Stereo analog output, Molex connector (L*G*G*R), MPC-3 standard Output voltage: 0.75 V 10% Load impedance: 470 ohms S/N ratio: 76 dB Total harmonic distortion + noise: Max 65 dB Outband attenuation: Min 50 dB Channel separation: Min 70 dB Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz Digital audio output for input to SPDIF or Digital-In input Master (default), slave, cable select (CSEL)
Digital Audio Output Connector Mode Jumper
Dimensions and Weight, PX-750A Internal ATAPI Drive
Dimensions (W/H/D) (including front bezel) Weight 5.75" x 1.67" x 6.69" 146 mm x 42.5 mm x 170.0 mm

< 1.76 lbs. (800 g)

Host Interface, PX-750A Internal ATAPI Drive
Type PIO Transfers Multiword DMA Transfers Ultra DMA Transfers ATAPI Command Set Inquiry string ATA/ATAPI Modes 0-4 Modes 0-2
Modes 0-2 ATA-6, MMC-3 PLEXTOR sp DVDR sp sp sp PX-750A sp sp (where sp is one space)
Safety, Laser, and EMC Standards, PX-750A Internal ATAPI Drive

Country/ Region USA Type Safety Laser EMC Safety Safety Laser EMC EMC Agency CSA FDA FCC CSA CE CE CE BSMI Standard CSA 622.2 No. 60950-1-03; UL No. 60950-1 CDRH Class 1 FCC Part 15B Class B CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1 EN60950-1 EN60825-1 EN50022 Class B

Canada Europe

Taiwan
Specifications for PX-750UF External USB/FireWire Drive
Minimum System Requirements, PX-750UF External USB/FireWire Drive
Computer Minimum RAM Hard Disk Size Pentium 4, 1.4-GHz or equivalent; or Power Macintosh G3 or later (G4 or higher recommended) 256 MB 1 GB of free space to write to a CD in image mode, or 10 GB of free space to create DVD images. (For more accurate guidelines, see the help files or documentation for the recording software youre using.) USB 1.1 or 2.0 supported IEEE 1394/FireWire supported (On-board USB 2.0 or IEEE 1394/FireWire controller suggested) PC: Windows XP or 2000 Macintosh: Mac OS X

Interface

Operating System
Front Panel, PX-750UF External USB/FireWire Drive
Eject Disc/Busy Indicator Disc Loading Eject button; manual emergency eject; software eject Steady green when reading disc Blinking green when writing to disc Auto
Rear Panel, PX-750UF External USB/FireWire Drive
DC 12V Connector (Power Supply) Power Consumption (Typical) Current Typical standby current Typical DVD read current (at max speed) Typical CD read current (at max speed) Typical DVD write current (at max speed) Typical CD write current (at max speed) Typical pause current Peak current Power Switch 1394-USB Switch IEEE 1394 Connectors AC 100~240V, 50/60 Hz
USB 300 mA 1300 mA 1000 mA 1700 mA 1300 mA 1300 mA 2600 mA
IEEE mA 1300 mA 1000 mA 1700 mA 1300 mA 1300 mA 2600 mA
Turns power on and off. Power OFF is O; power ON is |. Interface switch: switches the PX-750UF drive to operate with a different interface (USB or IEEE 1394) 4-pin and 6-pin connectors for attaching an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable. Does not provide bus power. Use only the FireWire cable shipped with your PX750UF. Connector for attaching USB cable. Does not provide bus power. Use only the USB cable shipped with your PX-750UF. You can connect to a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 interface.

USB Connector

Top Panel, PX-750UF External USB/FireWire Drive
Power Indicator Blue when power is on
Dimensions and Weight, PX-750UF External USB/FireWire Drive
Dimensions (W/H/D) (including front bezel) Weight 6.58" x 2.09" x 9.98" 167.1 mm x 53 mm x 253.5 mm

<3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg)

Host Interface, PX-750UF External USB/FireWire Drive
Type Data Connector USB 2.0 Transfers USB 1.1 Transfers IEEE 1394 Transfers Inquiry String ATAPI Command Set USB: B-type IEEE 1394: 6pin/4pin USB: B-type IEEE 1394: 6pin/4pin Hi-Speed; 480 Mbps (max) Full-Speed; 12 Mbps (max) IEEE Std 1394-1995, IEEE 1394a-Mbps (max) PLEXTOR sp DVDR sp sp sp PX-750A sp sp (where sp is one space) ATA-6, MMC-3
Safety, Laser, and EMC Standards, PX-750UF External USB/FireWire Drive
Country/ Region USA Type Safety Agency UL and CSA Standard UL No. 60950-1 (AC adapter and drive); CSA 622.2 No. 60950-1-03 (internal drive) CDRH Class 1 FCC Part 15B CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1 (AC adapter and drive) EN60950-1 (AC adapter and drive) EN60825-1 (internal drive) EN50022 Class B
Laser EMC Safety Safety Laser EMC EMC
FDA FCC UL and CSA CE CE CE BSMI
Appendix B: Technical Support
Store Plextors e-mail, web site, phone, and fax numbers in a convenient location. Keep your drives serial number and a copy of your sales receipt handy as well. If you experience a problem while installing or operating your drive, please refer first to the relevant sections of this manual regarding setup and installation (Sections 13). If you do not uncover the solution there, please refer next to the maintenance and troubleshooting section that begins on page 55. You may also wish to refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of our web site to assist you in troubleshooting the problem on your own.
NOTE: We encourage you to go the Plextor web site (www.plextor.com) before attempting to contact Technical Support. The answers to the most common questions callers ask can be found quickly in the support area. Select PlexHelper for online troubleshooting or FAQs for answers to common questions.
If you have not been successful in your quest, our Technical Support Department will help you solve problems that relate specifically to your PX-750A drive. In many cases, a problem that appears to be caused by your Plextor drive actually originates in another part of your computer. In such instances, our technical support staff will try to help you identify the part at fault and will refer you to the manufacturer of that part for further assistance.

All drives returned to PLEXTOR must be securely packaged and shipped postage prepaid. The drive will be returned to the customer at Plextors expense when originating within the United States. For a drive originating outside of the United States, the customer is responsible for shipping costs in both directions.
NOTE: Warranty validity is limited to that applicable in the location where the drive was originally purchased.
If Youre Outside the U.S. or Canada
Note that the warranty and RMA policy only apply to the United States and Canada. If you are in South America, contact your dealer or reseller for all warranty and RMA claims.
audio 34 cable select, replacing 18 digital audio 28 IDE 28, 31 IDE/ATA 11 identifying 44 IEEE 1394 42, 44 MPC 34 power 19, 28 Sound Blaster 34 SPDIF 34 USB 38, 39, 42, 44 cable connections, PX-750A 32 cable select 15, 26, 27, 80 cable for 18 configuring PX-750A for 27 identifying 18 master 18 PX-750A installation 26 setting mode jumper 20 signal 27 slave 18 using 80-conductor Plextor cable for 18 CD formats supported 69 reading speed 73 recording modes 69 write methods 69 CD cleaning disc, dont use 8, 55 CD reading speed 73 CD+G 5 CD-DA reading speed 2 CD-R compatibility 4 media 48 reading speed 2 writing 52
ac adapter 39 connecting 38, 42 using with PX-750UF 38 access time 76 achieving best performance, PX750A 22, 23 analog audio cable 28, 33, 34 output connector 10, 33, 34, 80 ATAPI command set 81, 84 audio analog 10, 80 digital 34, 80
bay cover panel 29 black tray 3 blue book 70 box contents PX-750A 11 PX-750UF 39 buffer 4, 78 Buffer Underrun Proof Technology 4
cable 40-conductor IDE 11, 17 80-conductor IDE/ATA 11, 16, 17 80-conductor IDE/ATA required 11, 65 analog audio 28
writing speed 2, 75 CD-R/RW software 6 CD-ROM, playing 48 CD-RW compatibility 4 high speed 75 media 48 normal speed 75 reading speed 2 ultra speed 75 writing 52 writing speed 2, 75 CD-TEXT 5 cleaning disc 50 cleaning your drive 55 precautions 8, 55 closing tray 50 compatibility CD-R 4 CD-RW 4 DVD 4 DVD+R 65 DVD+RW 65 computer, minimum PX-750A 5, 79 PX-750UF 5, 82 configuration cable select 27 PX-750A minimum 5, 79, 82 types of IDE 16 connecting multiple IEEE 1394/FireWire devices 45 connection digital audio 80 sound board and 34 connector analog audio output 10, 33, 80 digital audio 10, 33 IDE interface 11, 31, 80 IEEE 1394 37, 83 power 11, 38 USB 38, 83

Copy Smart IDT series Compatibility List
Update: 12/08/2006 DVD-ROM Model ASUS DVD-E616A3 ASUS DVD-E616A/A2 ASUS DVD-E616P3 ASUS DVD-E616P2 LITEON SHD-16P1S LITEON SOHD-16P9S LITEON SOHD-167T LITEON LTD-166S PIONEER DVD-127A PIONEER DVD-126A PIONEER DVD-123A PIONEER DVD-122CH PIONEER DVD-122A PIONEER DVD-121 SONY DDU1622 SONY DDU1612 TEAC DV-516G PS: Speed 16X 16X 16X 16X 16X 16X 16X 16X 16X 16X 16X 16X 16X 16X 16X 16X 16X Note Support 6.8X~16X read speed for DVD+R/-R disc Support 6.8X~16X read speed for DVD+R/-R disc Support 6.8X~12X read speed for DVD+R/-R disc Support 6.8X~12X read speed for DVD+R/-R disc
Support update drive firmware from controller. s
Most DVD-ROM read copied disc speed not fast enough. If use 12X~16X burn speed will cause many buffer under run. Recommend use hard disk for 12X~16X burn speed or set burn speed to lower (4X~8X). For 8X~12X on the fly copy, recommend use ASUS brand DVD-ROM.
DVD Writer Model ASUS DRW-1612BL ASUS DRW-1608P3S ASUS DRW-1608P2S ASUS DRW-1608P2 ASUS DRW-1608P ASUS DRW-1604P
ARS-2030T 16X 1-3 OK OK OK OK OK OK
ARS-2033/L ARS-2033P 8X 1-7 16X 1-3 OK OK OK OK OK OK 12X 1-7 16X 1-5 OK OK OK OK OK OK
ARS-2033S ARS-2039 16X 1-7 OK OK OK OK OK OK 8X 1-9 OK OK OK OK OK OK

16X 16X 16X 16X 16X 16X

ASUS DRW-0804P BENQ DW1655 BENQ DW1650 BENQ DW1640 BENQ DW1620A BENQ DW1610A BENQ DW1600A BENQ DW830A BENQ DW822A BENQ DW800A BTC DRW1008IM LITEON LH-18A1P LITEON SHM-165P6S LITEON SOHW-1693S LITEON SOHW-1673S LITEON SOHW-1653S LITEON SOHW-1633S LITEON SOHW-1213S LITEON SOHW-812S LITEON LDW-851S LG GSA-H22N LG GSA-4163B LG GSA-4082B NEC ND-7170A NEC ND-5170A NEC ND-4570A NEC ND-3570A NEC ND-4550A NEC ND-3550A NEC ND-3540A NEC ND-3520A NEC ND-2510A NEC ND-2500A PIONEER DVR-A11 PIONEER DVR-111 PIONEER DVR-111D PIONEER DVR-A10
8X 16X 16X 16X 16X 16X 16X 8X 8X 8X 8X 18X 16X 16X 16X 16X 16X 12X 8X 8X 18X 16X 8X 18X 18X 16X 16X 16X 16X 16X 16X 8X 8X 16X 16X 16X 16X
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
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PIONEER DVR-110 PIONEER DVR-110D PIONEER DVR-A09 PIONEER DVR-109 PIONEER DVR-A08 PIONEER DVR-108 PIONEER DVR-A07 PIONEER DVR-107 PLEXTOR PX-760A PLEXTOR PX-755A PLEXTOR PX-750A PLEXTOR PX-716A PLEXTOR PX-712A PLEXTOR PX-708A TSSTcorp SH-S182D/M SONY DW-D22A SONY DRU-530A TEAC DV-W516E TEAC DV-W516GB TEAC DV-W516GA PS:
16X 16X 16X 16X 16X 16X 8X 8X 18X 16X 16X 12X 12X 8X 18X 16X 8X 16X 16X 16X
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK

OK OK OK OK OK OK

OK OK OK OK OK

OK OK OK

Please visit follow link for writer binary format firmware download: s PLEXTOR: http://www.plextor.be/technicalservices/all/downloads.asp?choice=Downloads BENQ & LITEON: http://dvd-rw.hoppy.tk/modules/mydownloads/