Model PX-716AL Internal ATAPI Drive DVD±R DL (DOUBLE LAYER/DUAL LAYER), DVD±R/RW, CD-R/RW DRIVE SLOT LOADING INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL MAY 2005 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. Further, Plextor Corp. 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. This manual is copyrighted, all rights reserved. It may not be copied, photocopied, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without Plextor's prior permission. Manual copyright ©2005 Plextor Corp. First edition, May 2005. Licenses and Trademarks Plextor and the Plextor logo are registered trademarks of Plextor Corp. All other licenses and trademarks are property of their respective owners. Record Your Serial Number For future reference, record the serial number and the TLA code (found on your drive's label) in the space provided below. TLA/Firmware Revision Number FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS STATEMENT This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. LASER INFORMATION These products have been designed and manufactured according to IEC 60825-1 on the Safety of Laser products. This product comes under "Class 1 Laser Products." CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. A Laser Caution Label is attached on the top of the internal drive model. The laser beam emitted from the optical pickup is visible and invisible. Accordingly: · Do not open the optical pickup housing. · Obtain service only from Plextor-authorized personnel. CAUTION: To disconnect the internal DVD/CD drive from an electrical current, pull out the computer's power plug. PX-716AL Installation and Users Manual iii Top View of Internal Drive, Showing Caution Label Location Detail of PX-716AL Laser Caution Labels iv PX-716AL Installation and Users Manual Table of Contents 1. Getting Started ..............................................................................1 About this Manual...........................................................................1 Meet Your PX-716AL.....................................................................2 What the PX-716AL Does ..........................................................2 Features of the PX-716AL...........................................................3 Minimum Configuration to Use the PX-716AL..........................6 What You Can Do with the PX-716AL.......................................6 About Software ...............................................................................7 Precautions ......................................................................................8 Where to Go From Here..................................................................8 2. Installing the PX-716AL Internal ATAPI Drive.........................9 PX-716AL Drive Features and Controls .........................................9 Front Panel--PX-716AL Internal Drive .....................................9 Rear Panel--PX-716AL Internal Drive ....................................10 What Else Is In the PX-716AL Box ..............................................11 Save Your Box!.........................................................................12 Mount the PX-716AL Drive..........................................................12 PX-716AL QuickStart Installation ............................................13 Open the Computer and Prepare for Installation ...........................14 Determine Your Existing IDE Configuration................................15 Inspect Your Computer's Cables...................................................16 Confirm That You Have an 80-Conductor IDE Cable ..............16 Do You Have Cable Select? ......................................................17 Do You Need a Power Cable?...................................................18 Set the Drive's Mode Jumper ........................................................18 Changing the Mode Jumper on Your PX-716AL Drive............19 Select an IDE Configuration .........................................................21 About Cable Select........................................................................26 Set the PX-716AL DMA Jumper ..................................................27 Mount the PX-716AL Drive..........................................................28 Record the Serial Number .........................................................28 Mount the Drive in the Computer .............................................28 Using Sound Boards and Audio Cables ........................................33 PX-716AL Installation and Users Manual v Table of Contents 3. Using Your PX-716AL................................................................ 35 What Media to Use ....................................................................... 35 DVD Media............................................................................... 35 CD-ROM Media ....................................................................... 36 Disc Loading and Drive Operation ............................................... 37 Handling DVD and CD Media.................................................. 37 Cleaning Discs .......................................................................... 38 Mounting Position......................................................................... 38 Playing DVDs ............................................................................... 39 Writing to DVD Media ................................................................. 39 Specifying +R/RW or -R/RW ................................................... 39 Writing to CD-R and CD-RW Media ........................................... 39 Using the Disc/Busy Indicator ...................................................... 40 Switching to SpeedRead for Video Playback ............................... 41 Using AUTOSTRATEGY ............................................................ 42 4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting............................................ 43 Cleaning the PX-716AL Drive ..................................................... 43 Upgrading Firmware..................................................................... 44 Emergency Eject ........................................................................... 45 Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 46 Make Sure the Drive Is Recognized.......................................... 46 Using the PX-716AL Self-Test Diagnostics ............................. 47 5. Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................... 51 Appendix A: PX-716AL Specifications ......................................... 55 Appendix B: Technical Support .................................................... 69 How to Contact Plextor Technical Support................................... 70 Before You E-mail or Call for Support......................................... 70 Returns .......................................................................................... 71 Contacting Plextor's RMA Department.................................... 71 Packing Your Drive .................................................................. 71 Shipping Your Drive to Plextor ................................................ 72 Appendix C: Warranty................................................................... 73 If You're Outside the U.S. or Canada ........................................... 74 Index................................................................................................. 75 vi PX-716AL Installation and Users Manual 1. Getting Started Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Plextor® PX-716AL, a reliable, high-performance recordable DVD and CD writer, rewriter, and player. We appreciate the confidence you have shown in us. Our goal is to put you--and keep you--on the leading edge of DVD and CD technology. About this Manual Please read this manual carefully and keep it handy for easy reference. Use the manual for installation, operation and troubleshooting. If your drive needs service, see your dealer or call Plextor's Technical Support Department. In this manual you should find all the information you need to successfully install, operate and troubleshoot your drive. If you run into a problem that doesn't seem to be covered, however, please contact us. (See "Appendix B: Technical Support" for the different ways you can reach us.) You will be connected to our friendly, helpful band of tech support engineers. What might seem like an uncooperative drive to you could very well be a 30-second fix to them. But we will never know unless you contact us. PX-716AL Installation and Users Manual 1 Section 1. Getting Started Meet Your PX-716AL The PX-716AL is a DVD ReWritable/CD ReWritable drive that provides professional quality DVD and CD performance for writing, rewriting and reading. What the PX-716AL Does For DVDs, the PX-716AL: · Writes DVD+R (recordable DVD, "plus" format) media at up to 16X speed on recommended 16X or 8X media. · Writes DVD+R DL (double layer) and DVD-R DL (dual layer) media at up to 6X speed. · Writes DVD-R (recordable DVD, "dash" format) media at up to 16X speed on recommended 16X or 8X media. · Writes DVD+RW (rewritable DVD, "plus" format) media at up to 8X speed. (Requires 8X media for 8X writing.) · Writes DVD-RW (rewritable DVD, "dash" format) media at up to 4X speed. · Supports DVD+VR and DVD-VR format for read and write. · Reads stamped DVD discs at up to 16X. · Reads DVD-Video discs with CSS at up to 2X CLV. · Supports DVD-RW DRT-DM (Distributed Real Time Defect Management) · Supports DVD+RW background format For CDs, the PX-716AL: · Writes to CD-R (recordable CD) media at up to 48X speed. · Writes to CD-RW (rewritable CD) media at up to 24X speed. · Reads all CD-ROM, CD-RW, and CD-R data media at a maximum of 48X speed. · Reads CD-DA (audio) and CD-R audio media at up to 40X speed. · Reads CD-RW audio media at up to 32X speed. 2 PX-716AL Installation and Users Manual Section 1. Getting Started Features of the PX-716AL · ATAPI interface: The PX-716AL easily installs in virtually any PC with an E-IDE ATAPI interface. · Slot loading system: Provides fast, secure loading for DVD and CD media. · High speed transfers: The PX-716AL supports data transfers via Ultra DMA66, DMA Mode 2, and PIO Mode 4. · Intelligent recording: Achieves recording at high quality and optimum speed using any media, thanks to unique Plextor technology: AUTOSTRATEGY®: Writing technology for unknown media. When a writable or rewritable disc isn't listed in the drive's internal media catalog, AUTOSTRATEGY automatically checks the disc and develops a write strategy for it. Intelligent Tilt: Precise laser control and three-dimensional tilt adjustment for uneven disc surfaces. Ensures optimal recording and reading, especially with double layer media. PoweRec for CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R DL, and DVD-R DL media: Plextor Optimized Writing Error Reduction Control (PoweRec) adjusts laser power and writing speed so they're at the optimum settings for that particular disc. (For example, when you're writing an 8X-rated DVD, PoweRec checks to see if a higher speed is possible, and sets the optimum write speed--up to a maximum of 16X.) · VariRec: Lets you change the write strategy to record at highest quality on different types of discs. Also provides user adjustment of the recording power above or below a default level. This adjustment lets you customize the optimum laser power to your own needs. · Silent Mode: Unique technology that sets the drive for super-silent operation. By controlling disc loading speed and read/write speed, you reduce drive noise to a whisper. · MMC complianc ...