User manual PLEXTOR 121032A

[. . . ] Model PX-W1210TA (Internal) Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the PlexWriter 12/10/32A, a reliable, high-performance CD rewriter, recorder and reader. Our goal is to put you--and keep you--on the leading edge of CD technology. To get you there, we first have to help you install your PlexWriter drive properly and operate it correctly. After that, the responsibility is yours to seek the applications that make rewritable CD such a powerful and exciting addition to your system. FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] Click + sign next to the CD-ROM heading and look at the PLEXTOR CD-R PX-W1210A entry underneath. ­orIn Windows NT, click the Start button, then Settings, then Control Panel, then double-click on the SCSI Adapters icon. Click the + sign next to the ATAPI/EIDE driver and look if the PLEXTOR CD-R PX-W1210A entry is there. -orIn Windows 2000, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties. Click the + sign next to the CD-ROM heading and look at the PLEXTOR CD-R PXW1210A entry underneath. If you do not see this drive listed as one of the devices, or if it has a yellow diamond with an exclamation point (!), contact your PC or motherboard manufacturer for support and to troubleshoot your IDE controller or driver compatibility or conflicts. It may just be a matter of obtaining the latest or a more appropriate IDE controller driver from the manufacturer. PlexWriter 12/10/32A Operation Manual 19 Section 2. Installing Your PlexWriter Enable DMA To achieve top speeds for reading and writing with your PlexWriter drive, direct memory access (DMA) must be enabled for the drive. In Windows 95 or 98, click the Start button, then Settings, then Control Panel, then double-click on System icon, then click on Device Manager tab. Double-click the CD-ROM icon and choose the PX-W1210A drive by clicking on it once. Ensure the DMA box is checked ON, as well as all other check boxes in this window. Click on OK button and then click on the Close button to exit System Properties window. When prompted if you want to restart you computer now, select Yes for this change to be enabled and saved. NOTE: It is more difficult to enable DMA in Windows NT or 2000. It is best if you contact the motherboard manufacturer directly to get instructions for enabling DMA, and to find out if your IDE controller on the motherboard even supports it. 20 PlexWriter 12/10/32A Operation Manual 3. Installing and Using Software There's one more step before you can begin to use your PlexWriter drive: you need to install special software on your computer. There are two software types: · Device driver: This is a software program that allows your computer to interact with the PlexWriter drive. Drivers are included in Windows 95, 98, NT and 2000 that let you operate your PlexWriter as a CD-ROM device (reader). The device driver is installed automatically by the operating system as long as the IDE interface is enabled in your system's motherboard BIOS. · Application software: These are software programs for specific tasks, such as mastering CDs, backing up your hard disk or files, capturing audio, duplicating CDs, and more. Some of these applications are supplied with your PlexWriter if purchased as a kit from Plextor, while others are available from other vendors. If you have any problems at all, our technical support staff will help you. Install Device Drivers In Windows, your PlexWriter acts as a "CD-ROM Drive" for purposes of installation and setup. In some cases, you will need to install additional software to make use of all of the features of the PlexWriter. [. . . ] Stereo analog output, Molex connector (L*G*G*R), MPC3 standard Digital audio output for input to SPDIF or Digital_In input Master, Slave, Cable Select Interface Connector Analog Audio Output Digital Audio Output Jumper Switch Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature Performance Guarantee Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity 0 to 45 degrees Celsius 5 to 40 degrees Celsius 20% to 80% (non-condensing) ­40 to 60 degrees Celsius 20% to 95% (non-condensing) Dimensions and Weight Dimensions (W/H/D) (excluding front panel) Weight 5. 78" x 1. 64" x 7. 95" 146mm x 41. 3mm x 202mm 2. 5 lbs. (1. 2 kg) Reliability MTBF Tray Loading 60, 000 Power On Hours 200, 000 Load Cycles PlexWriter 12/10/32A Operation Manual 47 Appendix A: PlexWriter Specifications This page intentionally left blank. 48 PlexWriter 12/10/32A Operation Manual 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 1­3). [. . . ]