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Plextor PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline Operation Manual

Manual is about: Plextor PX-S88T CDR Drives: Operations Manual

Summary of PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline

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    8x cd-recordable 8x cd-rewritable 24x max cd-rom operations manual model: px-s88t (internal).

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    Record your serial number for future reference, record the serial number and the tla code found on the back or top of your drive in the space provided below. Tla/firmware revision number if your drive came to you pre-installed, you can use plextor manager to display the drive’s serial number and fir...

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    Üg-vfg.243 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates...

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    Plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual v table of contents 1. Getting started ................................................................................................. 1 meet the plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline drive..................................................... 1 what the plexwrit...

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    Plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual 1 1. Getting started this manual explains how to use your internal atapi plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline drive. Please read this manual carefully and keep it handy for easy reference. Use the manual for operation and troubleshooting. Meet the plexwriter 8/8/...

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    Section 1. Getting started 2 plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual minimum configuration for the plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline • computer: pentium mmx 200-mhz cpu or faster. • minimum ram: 64 mb. • hard disk size: to write to a cd in image mode (that is, to write an image of a cd to your hard ...

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    Section 1. Getting started plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual 3 rear panel figure 2: rear panel of the plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline internal drive • interface connector: connects to the laptop sled assembly atapi interface connector. Precautions like the rest of your computer system, your ...

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    Plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual 5 2. Installation and maintenance hints this chapter offers some hints for installing and maintaining your plexwriter drive. Record the serial number record the serial number of your drive. A good place to record it is the inside front cover of this manu...

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    Section 2. Installation and maintenance hints 6 plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual 4. In the atapi dma support box, check enable on for both channels, then select ok. 5. When you see the warning prompt, just select yes. 6. A finished prompt appears indicating that dma detection settings h...

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    Section 2. Installation and maintenance hints plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual 7 upgrading firmware plextor creates firmware revisions to meet the peculiar needs of large computer manufacturers. It is rare that these will impact the performance or operation of your plexwriter drive. How...

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    Section 2. Installation and maintenance hints 8 plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual to disable dma in windows nt 4.0 sp 3 or higher: 1. Connect to the internet with a browser and click on the following link to download the program “dmachcki.Exe.” save the file to any directory. Http://down...

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    Plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual 9 3. Using your plexwriter this chapter explains how to use your plexwriter drive and how to load, handle and care for your cds. What media to use use the right media! Your plexwriter drive's capabilities change depending on which type of compact disc yo...

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    Section 3. Using your plexwriter 10 plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual handling cd media take care when handling blank cd-r and cd-rw 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...

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    Section 3. Using your plexwriter plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual 11 writing to cd-r and cd-rw media in conjunction with your plexwriter drive, mastering and packet writing software such as easycd creator and directcd allow you to write audio, video, data, or other information to writab...

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    Section 3. Using your plexwriter 12 plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual what burn-proof means to you: burn-proof technology in your plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline means you can safely use your computer for other things while you’re writing to a cd-r or cd-rw disc. It reduces the dreaded “coas...

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    Plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual 13 appendix a: plexwriter specifications minimum system requirements computer pentium mmx 200-mhz cpu or faster. Minimum ram 64 mb hard disk size 1 gb of free space to write to a cd in image mode atapi settings dma should be set to on. Atapi controller s...

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    Appendix a: plexwriter specifications 14 plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual performance specifications sustained read: 24x cav: 1.53 – 3.60 mb/sec (rotation speed: 5,166 rpm) mode 1: stamp, cd-r 18x cav: 1.17 – 2.70 mb/sec mode 1, xa mode 2, cd-da: stamp/cd-r 10x cav: 0.56 – 1.50 mb/sec m...

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    Appendix a: plexwriter specifications plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual 15 performance specifications (continued) data buffer 2 mb optical pickup semiconductor laser spindle motor brushless (for disc rotation) sled motor brush dc motor (for laser pickup) error rate mode 1: 1 block/10 12 ...

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    Appendix a: plexwriter specifications 16 plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual signal and power input voltage dc +5v +/-5% ripple voltage: less than 100 mv input current sleep: 30 ma average standby: 60 ma average read: 850 ma average seek: 900 ma average, 1,500 ma peak write: 850 ma average...

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    Appendix a: plexwriter specifications plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual 17 environmental conditions operating temperature 0 to 45 degrees celsius performance guarantee temperature 5 to 40 degrees celsius operating humidity 20% to 80% (non-condensing) storage temperature –40 to 60 degrees...

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    Appendix a: plexwriter specifications 18 plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual environmental conditions (continued) noise generation less than 53 db (a), except during disc ejection direction and distance: 1 m from front of drive position: horizontal disc: tcd-775 (a-bex 0.5g cm unbalanced d...

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    Appendix a: plexwriter specifications plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual 19 detailed dimensions.

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    Appendix a: plexwriter specifications 20 plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual interface connector pin assignments pin no. Signal pin no. Signal 1 audio l-ch 2 audio r-ch 3 audio gnd 4 gnd 5 reset 6 dd8 7 dd7 8 dd9 9 dd6 10 dd10 11 dd5 12 dd11 13 dd4 14 dd12 15 dd3 16 dd13 17 dd2 18 dd14 19 ...

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    Plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual 21 index a access time · 14 atapi interface settings · 2 specification · 15 atapi interface connector · 16 audio signal · 16 b buffer underrun · 11 buffer, data · 15 burn-proof · 1, 11 burst read · 14 bus size and controller · 15 c cable length · 15 cd r...

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    Index 22 plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual h hard disk, size · 2 high-speed cd-rw media · 9 reading from · 11 humidity operating · 17 storage · 17 transportation · 17 i indicator, led · 2, 15 input current · 16 input voltage · 16 inquiry string · 15 interface, rear panel · 15 l label, di...

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    Index plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual 23 w warranty · 25 weight · 18 windows 2000 disabling dma · 8 enabling dma in · 6 windows 95/98/me disabling dma · 7 enabling dma in · 5 windows dma settings · 2 windows nt disabling dma · 8 enabling dma in · 5 write speed · 14 writing a cd · 1 ima...

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    Plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual 25 warranty plextor corp. (“plextor”) warrants the plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline against any defect in material and workmanship, under normal use, for a period of one year following its date of purchase. In the event this product is found to be defective w...

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    Index 26 plexwriter 8/8/24a slimline operations manual plextor corp 48383 fremont blvd., suite 120 fremont, ca 94538 phone: 510-440-2000 fax: 510-651-9755 toll free: 1(800) 886-3935 email: info@plextor.Com www.Plextor.Com.