User manual PLEXTOR PX-708UF

[. . . ] Model PX-708UF External USB/FIREWIRE DVD±R/RW AND CD-R/RW DRIVE INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL AUGUST 2003 Plextor reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice. Plextor makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. reserves the right to revise this manual and to make changes in its content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revision or change. It may not be copied, photocopied, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without Plextor's prior permission. Manual copyright ©2003 Plextor Corp. [. . . ] You can even have different cables attached at the same time, allowing more than one computer to share the PX-708UF. Ensure the interface cable for the desired USB or IEEE 1394 interface is attached to the PX-708UF and to the computer. At the rear of the PX-708UF, set the interface switch to the desired interface. (That is, turn the PX-708UF's power switch off, then on again. ) If You're Using FireWire If you are using FireWire (IEEE 1394), remember these hints for better operation: · You can daisy-chain the PX-708UF with other FireWire devices. But in this case, do not connect or disconnect devices from the chain when the PX-708UF is operating. · Also note that the PX-708UF's performance may not achieve its maximum rated values if the drive is connected in a daisy chain with other devices. 22 PX-708UF Installation and Users Manual Section 2. Installing Your PX-708UF External Drive · The PX-708UF is not bus powered--that is, it doesn't get its power from the IEEE 1394 cable--so you have to use the bundled AC adapter. If You Have a Macintosh If you have a Macintosh, use the following procedure to install your PX-708UF drive: 1. Ensure you are running Macintosh OS 9. 1 or higher (for FireWire and USB 1. 1) or OS X (for USB 2. 0). On the PX-708UF, set the rear-panel interface switch to USB or IEEE 1394, corresponding to the interface you will be using. Turn the drive's power switch ON (the "1" is depressed). Connect the USB or IEEE 1394 cable from your PX-708UF drive to the Macintosh computer. The Macintosh automatically recognizes the PX-708UF (if the base extensions are loaded), and you should be ready to use the drive as a CD-ROM. To use the recording capabilities of the drive, a recording application must be installed. NOTE: Most Macintosh USB built-in ports provide USB 1. 1 Full-Speed (12 Mbps). This limits the CD-RW drive performance to 4X write, 4X rewrite, and 6X read. For optimum performance, if your Macintosh computer does not have built-in USB 2. 0, use the FireWire port. Or you can install a third-party PCI USB 2. 0 plugin host adapter card. ANOTHER NOTE: For optimum performance if you use the USB interface, you will also need Mac OS X. If you use OS 8. 6. x or 9. x with a built-in USB port or a PCI adapter, your PX-708UF will achieve only USB 1. 1 performance. PX-708UF Installation and Users Manual 23 Section 2. Installing Your PX-708UF External Drive This page intentionally left blank. 24 PX-708UF Installation and Users Manual 3. Using Your PX-708UF This chapter explains how to use your drive and how to load, handle and care for your CDs. What Media to Use Use the right media!Your PX-708UF drive's capabilities change depending on which type of compact disc you use. DVD Media DVD recordable media is available in two different, non-compatible formats: · DVD+R and DVD+RW · DVD-R and DVD-RW Your PX-708UF can read and write either media format. That is, it supports all these types of DVD media: · Digital Video Discs: You can immediately play pre-recorded DVD discs, including movies and other DVDs. [. . . ] Complete the form, providing the Technical Support Ticket number and details of the drive failure. After completing the form, click the Submit button. IMPORTANT NOTE: The RMA form will NOT be processed without the Tech Support Ticket Number. 3. Plextor will then return the RMA form to you via e-mail, with the RMA number and shipping information included. When you receive the RMA number, pack the Plextor drive securely in a box, and include the RMA form as a packing slip. [. . . ]