Appendix A: PX-230A Specifications
Minimum System RequirementsPX-230A Internal ATAPI Drive
Computer Minimum RAM Hard Disk Size Pentium III, 500-MHz or equivalent 128 MB 1 GB of free space to write to a CD in image mode. (For more accurate guidelines, see the help files or documentation for the recording software youre using.) Enabled IDE (ATAPI) supported Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98SE, or 98 NOTE: Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 requires Windows 2000/XP
DMA Setting Interface Operating System

Usable Formats

Logical CD Read/Write Audio CD, Super Audio CD, Mixed Mode, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM Mode-2, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form 1, Form 2), CD-I Bridge (Video CD), Photo CD (single and multi-session), CD-DA, CD-Extra, CD-R, CD-RW, CD TEXT, Karaoke CD (VCD format), Video CD, SVCD, Multi-session, CD+G (Read Only) Track-at-once (TAO), disc-at-once (DAO), packet write (variable and fixed), session-at-once (SAO), multi-session, Mount Rainier (MRW) Buffer Underrun Proof Technology

Write Methods, CD-R/RW

Other Features
Buffer Underrun Protection Data Buffer
PX-230A Installation and Users Manual

Supported Media

Supported Media, CD Stamped CDs: Discs compliant with Red/Yellow/Green Book CD-R: Orange Book Pt II-compliant discs (Type 74, Type 80) CD-RW: Orange Book Pt III-compliant discs 12 cm, 8cm

Supported Media Size

Recommended Media
Recommended media are recordable or rewritable CD media that have been tested by Plextor. For the latest updated list of recommended media for the PX-230A, see the Plextor web site at www.plextor.com. CD-R: 4X-52X media CD-R: 4X-48X media CD-RW: 4-32X media Maxell, TDK, Fujifilm Taiyo Yuden, Mitsui, Mitsubishi/Verbatim Mitsubishi/Verbatim
Performance Specifications
Read Speed, CD Speed 22-52X CAV 20-48X CAV 17-40X CAV 14-32X CAV 10-24X CAV 16X CLV 12X CLV 8X CLV 4X CLV Mode-1 Discs Stamp,R Stamp,R, Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW R, RW Mode-2 Discs Stamp, R Stamp,R, Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW R, RW CD-DA Discs Stamp,R Stamp,R Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW Stamp,R, RW R, RW
Performance Specifications (continued)
Write Speed, CD-R/RW Speed CD-R Ultra Speed CD-RW Media High Speed CD-RW Media Normal Speed CD-RW Media
22-52X CAV 20-48X CAV 17-40X CAV 20-32X PCAV 32X ZCLV 20-24X PCAV 24X ZCLV 16X CLV 12X CLV 8X CLV 4X CLV
CD Transfer Rate Speed 22-52X 20-48X 17-40X 20-32X 14-32X 20-24X 10-24X 16X 12X 8X 4X Initialization Time Access Time Write (KB/s) 3300-7800 (CAV) 3000-7200 (PCAV) 2550-6000 (PCAV) 3000-4800 (PCAV) 3000-3600 (PCLV) 2400 (CLV) 1800 (CLV) 1200 (CLV) 600 (CLV) Read (KB/s) 3300-7800 (CAV) 3000-7200 (CAV) 2550-6000 (CAV) 2100-4800 (CAV) 1500-3600 (CAV) 2400 (CLV) 1800 (CLV) 1200 (CLV)
Time measured from power on until disc is available to read: < 6.5 sec. (typical), Random seek access time: < 100 msec. 1/3 Stroke access time: < 110 msec Full stroke access time: < 250 msec Entered after 2 minutes of no access to drive (default setting) < 4.5 sec. (max.) to start drive after sleep

Sleep Mode Wake Mode

Front Panel
Eject Disc/Busy Indicator Disc Loading Eject button; manual emergency eject; software eject. Illuminated solid green when ready. Illuminated blinking green when reading and writing. (Blink rate indicates the type of activity.) Auto

Rear Panel

Power Supply Typical standby current Typical CD read current (CD 52X) Typical write current (CD-R 52X) Typical pause current Peak current Power Consumption IDE Interface Connector DC +12V, 10% 20 mA 800 mA 800 mA 600 mA 1.8 A DC +5V, 5% 250 mA 800 mA 800 mA 200 mA 1.6 A
Maximum 30 W for CD read/write IDE bus, 40-pin flat ribbon type. Interface complies with ATA/ATAPI. Maximum total cable length cannot exceed 18 in (45.7 cm).

Rear Panel (continued)

Analog Audio Output Connector Stereo analog output, Molex connector (L*G*G*R), MPC-3 standard: Output voltage (max. volume): 1.5V(p-p) Load impedance: 10 k ohms S/N ratio: Min. 75dB Total harmonic distortion+noise: < 2% Dynamic range: Typically 75dB (1kHz) Channel separation: Typically 70dB (1kHz) Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz (0dB 5dB) Digital audio output for input to SPDIF or Digital-In input: Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz Output: TTL level, 3.3V Digital audio line output: 2 pins, non-isolated Master (default), slave, cable select (CSEL)

Digital Audio Output Connector

Mode Jumper

Dimensions and Weight, PX-230A Internal ATAPI Drive
Dimensions (W/H/D) (excluding front panel) Weight 5.75" x 1.63" x 6.8" 146 mm x 41.2 mm x 172.5 mm

1.8 lbs. (800 g)

Host Interface, PX-230A Internal ATAPI Drive
Type PIO Transfers Ultra DMA Transfers Multiword DMA transfers ATAPI Command Set Inquiry string ATA/ATAPI-5-compliant Modes 0-4 Modes 0-2 Modes 0-2 (DMA changes controlled by operating system and device manager) Refer to the Plextor ATAPI command manual. PLEXTOR sp CD-R sp sp sp PX-230A sp sp (where sp is one space)

Environmental Conditions

Mounting Position Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Acoustic Noise Vibration, Operating Horizontal or vertical orientation: Horizontal: 10 degrees Vertical: 010 degrees, from right side orientation 5 to 40 degrees Celsius 20 to 80 % relative humidity (Non-condensing) 40 to +65 degrees Celsius 5 to 95 % relative humidity (non-condensing) Playing balanced disc: Maximum 46dB Playing unbalanced disc: Maximum 47.5dB CD read, random: 0.5G0-Pk (5-500Hz) CD-R, CD-RW write: 0.3G0-Pk (5-500Hz)
Environmental Conditions (continued)
Vibration, NonOperating Shock, Operating Shock, NonOperating Electrostatic Discharge 2.0G0-Pk (5-300Hz) Random: 0.5G (5~500Hz) (Power off, without disc) CD read: 6.0G0-Pk CD-R, CD-RW write: 2.0G0-Pk 2ms half sine wave: Min 160 G 180in/sec square wave: Min 80G (Power off, without disc) 8KV aerial discharge, with no hard errors, no damage

Reliability

MTBF Tray Loading Read Error Rate 125,000 POH at 25% duty cycle 50,000 load/unload cycles
12 CD-ROM Mode 1: 1 block/10 bits 9 CD-ROM Mode 2: 1 block/10 bits
Safety, Laser, and EMC Standards
Country/ Region USA Type Safety Laser EMC Safety Safety Laser EMC Agency UL FDA FCC UL (C-UL) CE CE CE Standard UL CFR Subchapter J Part15 Subpart B Class B CSA 22.2 No. 950-M89 EN60950 EN60825-1 EN55024, EN50022 Class B

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CONTACT: Howard Wing, VP Sales and Marketing Plextor Corp. (510) 440-2104 hwing@plextor.com Marianne Welch Welch Communications (408) 395-7363 info@welchcommunications.com PLEXTOR INTRODUCES COST REDUCED VERSION OF 52X CD-R/RW DRIVE Ideal High-Performance, Low-Cost Solution for Systems Integrators, Direct Accounts, OEMs LAS VEGAS, Nev. - CES Booth #70533P - January 3, 2005 - Plextor Corp., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance digital media equipment, today announced the PX-230A CDR/RW drive. The new burner offers today's top CD recording speeds, 52X CD-R and 32X CD-RW, and delivers reliable, high-quality CD recordings. With an MSRP of just $65, the drive is specially designed for high-volume systems integrators, major enterprises, and OEMs seeking a moderately priced CD drive with high performance features. Although the PX-230A breaks a new price barrier for Plextor, it includes Roxio Easy Media Creator 7.1 Basic VCD Edition, the latest version of Roxio's award winning software. Buffer Under Run Proof technology prevents buffer underrun errors, so users can multi-task during a recording session. Superior 52X-max digital audio extraction (DAE) eliminates pops, clicks, and hisses for superior sound quality. "Thanks to lower manufacturing costs, Plextor now can offer a 52X CD-R drive at a lower cost than our previous version, and we increased the CD-RW speed from 24X to 32X," said Howard Wing, vice president of sales and marketing for Plextor. "The CD-R/RW market continues to compete against DVD recordable technology. One major reason is security concerns at enterprises. IT departments don't want to give every employee the ability to burn 4.7 gigabytes of critical corporate data onto a DVD or watch DVD movies at work. Most are comfortable with employees having a CD-R/RW drive to back up critical files, distribute content such as digital media, and perform other tasks that require removable data storage." PX-230A CD-R/RW Drive The 3-in-1 PX-230A drive features 52X CD-Writing, 32X CD-Rewriting, and 52X-max CD-Reading. Available as a 5.25-inch half-height internal drive with an ATA/ATAPI-5 interface, the drive makes installation faster and easier than ever before. The drive is designed for flexible PC installation, with support for horizontal or vertical drive bay orientation and Plug & Play compatibility with Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP operating systems. The unit features a 2 MB data buffer and burst data transfer rates of 33.3 MB/sec (UltraDMA Mode 2) or 16.6 MB/sec (PIO Mode 4/DMA Mode 2). PlexWriter drives support a wide variety of CD writing modes, including Track-at-Once, Disc-at-Once, Session-at-Once, Multisession, and variable/fixed packet writing.
Software Bundle - Roxio Easy Media Creator 7.1 Basic VCD Edition Plextor's bundled software package offers ease-of-use and extensive functionality. The PX-230A ships with the Easy Media Creator 7.1 Basic VCD (Video CD) Edition software package from Roxio, a division of Sonic Solutions. Roxio's number one selling CD-recording software allows users to drag and drop files to CD-R and CD-RW media. Easy Media Creator includes Drag-to-Disc (packet writing), CD pre-mastering, one-button CD copier, and the ability to create enhanced and mixedmode CDs. Easy Media Creator also provides the ability to create music CDs, photo slide shows synchronized with music, data CDs, and backup copies of personal discs. Pricing and Availability The Plextor PX-230A drive is scheduled for shipment at the end of January to distributors and resellers in North and South America with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $65.00 USD. All retail packages include one-year full warranty. About Plextor Plextor Corp. is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance digital media equipment for professionals, consumers, and enterprises. Headquartered in Silicon Valley since 1990, Plextor has introduced generations of award-winning products, including digital video converters and CDR/RW, DVD+R/RW, and DVDR/RW optical disk drives. Plextor is privately owned by Shinano Kenshi Co., Ltd., a developer and manufacturer of advanced technology hardware and precision electronic equipment headquartered in Japan. Shinano Kenshi is best known for its expertise in manufacturing motors. Contact Plextor at www.plextor.com. ### Plextor is a registered trademark of Plextor Corp. Roxio, Drag-to-Disc and Roxio Easy Media Creator are trademarks owned by Sonic Solutions and may be registered in some jurisdictions. All other trademarks, trade names, registered trademarks, or registered trade names are the property of their respective holders. -Jill Carroll Welch Communications One University Avenue Los Gatos, CA 95030 Ph: 408-395-7363 Fax: 408-395-7178 jill@welchcommunications.com