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DVD±R DL (DOUBLE LAYER/DUAL LAYER),
DVD±R/RW, CD-R/RW DRIVE
INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL
MARCH 2005
Model PX-716A Internal ATAPI Drive
Model PX-716SA Internal SATA Drive
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.
Second edition, March 2005.
Licenses and Trademarks
Plextor, PlexTools, 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
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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.
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Top View of Internal Drive, Showing Caution Label Location
Detail of PX-716A and PX-716SA Laser Caution Labels
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Table of Contents
1. Getting Started ..............................................................................1
About this Manual...........................................................................1
Meet Your PX-716..........................................................................2
What the PX-716 Does................................................................2
Features of the PX-716................................................................3
Minimum Configuration to Use the PX-716 ...............................7
What You Can Do with the PX-716............................................7
About Software ...............................................................................8
Precautions ......................................................................................9
Where to Go From Here................................................................10
2. Installing the PX-716A Internal ATAPI Drive .........................11
PX-716A Drive Features and Controls..........................................11
Front Panel—PX-716A Internal Drive......................................11
Rear Panel—PX-716A Internal Drive.......................................12
What Else Is In the PX-716A Box ................................................14
Save Your Box!.........................................................................14
PX-716A QuickStart Installation ..............................................15
Install the Bezel.............................................................................16
Mount the PX-716A Drive ............................................................16
Open the Computer and Prepare for Installation ...........................16
Determine Your Existing IDE Configuration................................17
Inspect Your Computer’s Cables...................................................18
Confirm That You Have an 80-Conductor IDE Cable ..............19
Do You Have Cable Select?......................................................20
Do You Need a Power Cable?...................................................21
Set the Drive’s Mode Jumper........................................................21
Changing the Mode Jumper on Your PX-716A Drive ..............22
Select an IDE Configuration .........................................................24
About Cable Select........................................................................29
Set the PX-716A DMA Jumper.....................................................30
Mount the PX-716A Drive ............................................................31
Record the Serial Number .........................................................31
Mount the Drive in the Computer .............................................31
Using Sound Boards and Audio Cables ........................................36
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3. Installing the PX-716SA Internal SATA Drive ........................ 37
PX-716SA Drive Features and Controls ....................................... 37
Front Panel—PX-716SA Internal Drive ................................... 38
Rear Panel—PX-716SA Internal SATA Drive......................... 39
What Else Is In the PX-716SA Box.............................................. 40
Save Your Box!......................................................................... 40
Set the PX-716SA DMA Jumper .................................................. 41
Mount the PX-716SA Drive ......................................................... 42
Record the Serial Number......................................................... 42
Mount the Drive in the Computer ............................................. 42
4. Using Your PX-716 ..................................................................... 47
What Media to Use ....................................................................... 47
DVD Media............................................................................... 47
CD-ROM Media ....................................................................... 48
Tray Loading and Operation......................................................... 49
Handling DVD and CD Media.................................................. 49
Cleaning Discs .......................................................................... 50
Mounting Position......................................................................... 51
Playing DVDs............................................................................... 51
Writing to DVD Media ................................................................. 51
Specifying +R/RW or -R/RW ................................................... 51
Writing to CD-R and CD-RW Media ........................................... 52
Using the LED Indicator............................................................... 52
Switching to SpeedRead for Video Playback ............................... 53
Using AUTOSTRATEGY............................................................ 54
5. Advanced Features and PlexTools Professional....................... 55
Loading PlexTools Professional Software .................................... 55
Using Silent Mode ........................................................................ 56
Turning On Silent Mode ........................................................... 56
Important Facts about Silent Mode........................................... 58
Using SecureRecording ................................................................ 59
Password-Protecting a Disc with SecureRecording .................. 59
Reading a Password-Protected Disc.......................................... 61
Important Facts about SecureRecording ................................... 61
Using VariRec............................................................................... 62
How the Default VariRec Setting Is Determined...................... 62
Changing the VariRec Setting................................................... 63
Important Facts about VariRec ................................................. 65
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Using GigaRec ..............................................................................65
Burning a Disc with GigaRec....................................................66
How GigaRec Works.................................................................67
Important Facts about GigaRec .................................................67
Testing Your CDs and DVDs........................................................68
Measuring Read Transfer Rate..................................................68
Measuring Write Transfer Rate .................................................71
Measuring Q-Check C1/C2/CU Errors......................................73
Measuring Tracking and Focus Error........................................77
Making Q-Check Jitter/Beta Measurements..............................81
Measuring Q-Check PI/PO Errors.............................................85
TA Test..........................................................................................87
Advantages of Buffer Underrun Proof Technology ......................90
6. Maintenance and Troubleshooting ............................................91
Cleaning the PX-716 Drive ...........................................................91
Upgrading Firmware .....................................................................92
Emergency Eject ...........................................................................93
Changing the Front-Panel Color....................................................94
Troubleshooting ............................................................................98
Make Sure the Drive Is Recognized..........................................98
Using the PX-716A Self-Test Diagnostics..............................100
Using the PX-716SA Self-Test Diagnostics............................104
7. Frequently Asked Questions.....................................................107
Appendix A: PX-716 Specifications .............................................111
Specifications for All PX-716 Drives..........................................111
Specifications for the PX-716A Internal ATAPI Drive ..............124
Specifications for the PX-716SA Internal SATA Drive..............127
Appendix B: Technical Support...................................................129
How to Contact Plextor Technical Support.................................130
Before You E-mail/Log On/FAX/Call for Support.....................130
Returns ........................................................................................131
Contacting Plextor’s RMA Department ..................................131
Packing Your Drive.................................................................132
Shipping Your Drive to Plextor...............................................132
Appendix C: Warranty.................................................................133
If You’re Outside the U.S. or Canada .........................................134
Index...............................................................................................135
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1. Getting Started
Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the Plextor® PX-716, 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.
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Meet Your PX-716
The PX-716 is a DVD ReWritable/CD ReWritable drive that provides
professional quality DVD and CD performance for writing, rewriting
and reading.
What the PX-716 Does
For DVDs, the PX-716:
• 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-716:
• 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.
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Features of the PX-716
• Choice of interfaces:
ATAPI interface: The PX-716A easily installs in virtually any
PC with an E-IDE ATAPI interface.
Serial ATA interface: The PX-716SA takes advantage of the
benefits of the Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
(SATA) interface, with its smaller, more flexible cables and
faster interface speed.
• High speed transfers:
The PX-716A supports data transfers via Ultra DMA66, DMA
Mode 2, and PIO Mode 4.
The PX-716SA supports next-generation high speed transfers
via the Serial ATA 1.0 interface.
• 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.)
• Replaceable front panel: For mounting in any PC, you can change
the front-panel bezel and tray door from beige to black in a few
moments.
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• 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 access speed, read/write speed, and tray
opening and closing speed, you reduce drive noise to a whisper.
• MMC compliance: Supports the MMC-4 command set.
• Flash memory: Allows upgrading the PX-716 to the latest firmware
revision (available from the Plextor web site) without opening the
computer or physically accessing the drive.
• Black tray: Reduces the effect of optical distortion by absorbing
reflections from the laser beam, enhancing read quality.
• Plug and Play: Supports Windows Plug and Play.
• CPRM support: The PX-716 supports Content Protection for
Recordable Media, so you can play CPRM copy-controlled media.
• Self-test diagnostics: The PX-716 has a self-test diagnostic function
for easy troubleshooting.
• Q-Check tests: The Plextor PX-716 achieves high-quality recording
on virtually any DVD or CD media. To see for yourself, use the Q-
Check features to check laser operation, or measure and display
characteristics of the media you’re using.
• Q-Check TA (Time Analyzer): The PX-716 supports time interval
analysis that shows a histogram of a disc’s lands and pits, a valuable
aid in assessing disc quality.
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DVD Features
• Lossless linking for DVD+R/RW and DVD+R DL: Allows
DVD+RW discs to be edited and still play on DVD-ROM players.
• Zero Link for DVD-R/RW, DVD-R DL: Has 0 byte gap between
sessions so the discs are compatible with all players. This allows
DVD-RW discs to be edited and still play on DVD-ROM players.
• Double layer and dual layer DVD discs: Reads and writes DVD+R
DL (double layer) and DVD-R DL (dual layer) discs, so you can
burn up to 4 hours of high quality MPEG-2/DVD video on a single
8.5-gigabyte DVD disc.
• Wide DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW media compatibility: Compatible
with a wide range of DVD±R and DVD±RW media.
• Multiple DVD types: Supports DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, multi-
border, multi-session, DVD±VR, for read and write.
• Versatile recording modes for DVD+R/RW: Including disc-at-once
(DAO), multi-session, and incremental write for DVD+R DL
(double layer) discs; DAO, multi-session, and incremental write for
DVD+R; and random access write and sequential write for
DVD+RW.
• Recording versatility for DVD-R/RW, too: Including sequential write
for DVD-R DL (dual-layer); DAO, incremental recording, multi-
border recording for DVD-R; and DAO, multi-border recording,
incremental recording, restricted overwriting, and DRT-DM for
DVD-RW.
• SpeedRead: For DVD-Video discs equipped with CSS copy
protection, you can enable fast playback (SpeedRead) or leave at the
factory default for quiet video playback.
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CD-R and CD-RW Features
• Variety of recording modes: Supports track-at-once, disc-at-once,
session-at-once, multi-session, and variable and fixed packet writing.
• Buffer Underrun Proof Technology: Eliminates buffer underrun
errors, so you can safely use your computer for other tasks while
you’re writing to a CD-R or CD-RW disc.
• Wide compatibility: Wide CD-R and CD-RW media compatibility.
• Orange Book compatibility: Compatible with Orange Book, Parts II
and III.
• OPC and ROPC: Optimum Power Control and Running Optimum
Power Control, which adjust the laser power for the optimum write
strategy.
• CD-TEXT, CD+G: Supports CD-TEXT and CD+G writing.
• GigaRec: Variable capacity recording that lets you change CD-R
disc capacity over a range from 60 percent to 130 percent of the
rated value. You can get much more data onto a CD. Or decrease
disc capacity while gaining improved audio quality.
• SecureRecording: Security protection that lets you make your CDs
readable only by persons with the correct password.
• Overburn: Another way of burning more information onto a CD—
audio up to 99 minutes 59 seconds in length, or a data disc up to 875
megabytes in capacity.
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Minimum Configuration to Use the PX-716
Here’s what you’ll need in order to install and use the PX-716 drive.
• Computer: Pentium 4, 1.4-GHz or faster CPU.
• Minimum RAM: 256 MB.
• Interface:
Model PX-716A requires an IDE ATAPI interface.
Model PX-716SA requires a Serial ATA that supports the
ATAPI command set.
• Hard disk size: To write to a CD in image mode (that is, to write an
image of a CD to your hard disk), you need 1 GB of free space. For a
DVD, 10 GB of free space is recommended. (For more accurate
guidelines, see the help files or documentation for the recording
software you’re using.)
• Operating System:
Model PX-716A requires Windows XP, 2000, Me, or 98SE.
Model PX-716SA requires Windows XP or Windows 2000.
NOTE: You cannot use the PX-716A with early versions of Windows 98;
if you are using Windows 98, it must be Windows 98SE (Second Edition).
What You Can Do with the PX-716
Just look at some of the things you can do with your PX-716:
• Record slide shows or digital video onto DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL,
DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs.
• Play DVD-ROM, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD+RW,
DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs.
• Record data or audio onto writable or rewritable CD media.
• Play music CDs.
• Save photos and other images on rewritable or writable CDs.
• Create a CD or DVD “sneakernet” to share information with
colleagues—just use software such as Roxio’s Drag-to-Disc to drag
and drop files onto DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R or CD-RW media,
then continue adding files and sharing the same disc.
• Archive images and video to DVD or CD.
• Master new software programs on DVD or CD.
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About Software
In order to record on DVD±R DL, DVD±R/RW, and CD-R/RW discs
you will need to have mastering, packet writing, or duplication software
installed on your computer system. If you purchased a retail kit from
Plextor, you’ll get software packages that include such software.
PlexTools® Professional is a powerful application software package that
lets you take full advantage of the CD/DVD functions of the PX-716
drive. When installed on your computer, this software lets you use your
Plextor PX-716 to burn CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD discs. It also lets you
take advantage of all the unique new features found in the Plextor PX-
716 drive.
You can also use Roxio’s Easy Media Creator™ 7 Basic DVD Edition
to burn DVDs and CDs. The software lets you burn and share anything
on CD or DVD, including music, photos, and videos; and you can easily
back up your critical data to a CD or DVD. One component of Easy
Media Creator is Drag-to-Disc, which makes the Plextor PX-716 drive
as easy to use as a hard disk drive. (For more information about Easy
Media Creator, install this application and examine the help files.)
NOTE: Easy Media Creator 7 requires Microsoft Windows XP (service
pack 1 or later) or Microsoft Windows 2000 (service pack 4 or later). This
product will not work with Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, or
Windows Me. (If you already have Easy CD & DVD Creator 6, these
should work with any operating system supported by the PX-716,
although they do not support DVD±R DL recording.) In addition, for real-
time MPEG-2 capture and burning, Easy Media Creator 7 requires a 1.6-
GHz Pentium 4 or equivalent.
For more details about Easy Media Creator system requirements, see:
http://www.roxio.com/en/products/ecdc/system_requirements.jhtml
For details on other software that is available for writing to DVDs or
CDs, please visit the web sites of the companies whose software you are
interested in, refer to their user’s manuals, or look at the help option
within the software. A list of various software that you can use with
your Plextor drive can be found in the Support/Compatibility section of
www.plextor.com
.
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Precautions
Like the rest of your computer system, your PX-716 requires reasonable
care in its installation and use.
• Keep the area around your drive clean from dust, smoke, and other
contaminants.
• Do not allow moisture or liquids, including water or cleaning fluids,
to touch the drive. Thinner, benzene, or alcohol-based solvents can
mar your drive’s surface.
• Do not drop or jolt the drive.
• Do not move, carry or transport a disc in the drive because this can
cause damage.
• Do not attempt to open the drive and service it yourself. Removing
the cover may expose you to harmful electrical voltages or the laser
beam. For your safety, entrust service to experienced service
personnel only.
• Keep your DVDs and CDs free of dirt or other contaminants, by
storing them in jewel cases. Use only industry-standard discs. Do not
insert dirty, warped, poorly balanced, or cracked discs into the drive.
• Do not clean discs using a circular motion. Instead, using a soft, dry
cloth, wipe gently in a radial motion; start at the center of the disc
and proceed to the outer edge.
• Do not attempt to clean your drive using solvent-based cleaners or an
air compressor.
• Do not attempt to clean your drive using a CD cleaning disc. These
discs can damage your drive permanently.
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Where to Go From Here
• If you have a PX-716A internal ATAPI drive, see Section 2,
beginning on page 11, to learn how to install your drive.
• If you have a PX-716SA internal drive with the Serial ATA
interface, see Section 3, beginning on page 37, to install it.
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2. Installing the
PX-716A Internal ATAPI Drive
This section explains how to physically install your PX-716A internal
ATAPI drive in your computer.
PX-716A Drive Features and Controls
Before proceeding, become familiar with the controls and features of
your Plextor drive. Match the parts of your drive to the illustrations
below.
Front Panel—PX-716A Internal Drive
Figure 1: Front panel of the PX-716A internal ATAPI drive
• LED indicator: Illuminated yellow for disc initializing, reading, and
ejecting. Illuminated amber for writing. (Blink rate indicates writing
speed.) Illuminated green during standby and when Buffer Underrun
Proof Technology is operational. Illuminated yellow, green and
amber when AUTOSTRATEGY is operational.
• Tray front door: Attached to tray drawer.
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• Emergency eject hole: If the automatic eject button does not work,
insert the emergency eject tool, paper clip, or other thin, rigid object
in this hole to eject tray. Turn OFF power before using this feature.
• Eject button: Push once to eject tray. Push again to insert the tray
back into the PX-716A. To prevent wear on the drive, always use the
eject button to insert the tray.
This button also enables SpeedRead for DVD-Video discs with CSS
protection. To enable SpeedRead, with the disc tray empty, press and
hold the eject button for 3 seconds, then insert a DVD-Video disc.
The disc is played back at an accelerated speed.
Rear Panel—PX-716A Internal Drive
Also familiarize yourself with the drive’s rear panel.
Figure 2: Rear panel of the PX-716A internal ATAPI drive
• Digital audio output connector: Outputs a digital stereo signal. Use
this to connect to a sound board that supports Sony/Philips Digital
Interface (SPDIF) or Digital-In.
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• Analog audio output connector: Outputs an analog stereo signal.
Use this to connect to a sound board or audio amplifier. Use a
standard MPC-3 type, 4-pin connector.
• Mode jumper: Use the mode jumper to select operation as an IDE
master or slave, or for cable select. In general, leave this jumper at
its factory setting, which is master; and ensure that any other device
on the bus is jumpered as slave.
• DMA jumper: Use the DMA jumper to convert between Ultra
DMA Mode 0-4 (no jumper, default) and multiword DMA Mode 0-2
(with jumper installed). In general, leave this jumper at its factory
setting, which is Ultra DMA (that is, no jumper installed).
• IDE cable connector: Connects to your computer’s IDE (ATAPI)
interface using 80-conductor Ultra cable.
NOTE: Although the PX-716A will operate with a 40-wire IDE cable, it
may not be able to write at 16X unless an 80-conductor IDE/ATA
cable is used.
• Power connector: Connects to your computer’s power supply to
provide DC +5 volts and +12 volts to the PX-716A.
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What Else Is In the PX-716A Box
What you find in your Plextor box depends on what the company that
sold you the box put in—or took out—while the Plextor drive was in
their possession. Plextor currently sells the PX-716A drive in this
configuration:
• PX-716A DVD±R DL, DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW drive
• Replacement front bezel (black) and disc tray front panel
• 80-conductor IDE/ATA cable
• 1 piece of approved DVD+R media
• 4 mounting screws
• Extra jumper
• Emergency eject tool
• Plextor software disc with bundled PlexTools® Professional. Also
contains Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 Basic DVD Edition.
• PX-716 Installation and Users Manual
• PX-716 Quick Reference Guide
Save Your Box!
Be sure to save the box after you have installed your drive. The box
and its packaging material were designed and drop tested to ensure
your drive can endure rough treatment and still arrive in working
order. If you have to ship your drive back to Plextor, you’ll want to
send it in the original box. (For more details about returning your
drive to Plextor, see page 131.)
If the security sticker on top of your box is cut, there may be a good
reason: for example, a dealer may have added other components or
software. Carefully check the contents to ensure nothing has been
removed. If something is missing, contact the party from whom you
purchased the box for an explanation.
NOTE: This applies to the Plextor retail box. Your drive may have been
shipped in a different box with other contents, depending on whom you
purchased the drive from and what they included inside the box.
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Confirm That You Have an 80-Conductor IDE Cable
How can you tell? The 80-conductor cable is slightly wider than the
older 40-conductor version. The wires in the 80-conductor version are
narrower, too.
Figure 4: Comparing the older 40-conductor cable (top) to the new 80-
conductor type (bottom). Be sure to use the 80-conductor cable.
The extra IDE/ATA cable shipped with your PX-716A is the new 80-
conductor version. So if you have an older 40-conductor cable, replace it
with the 80-conductor cable that came with your Plextor drive. (Or
purchase an 80-conductor IDE/ATA cable at an electronics supply
store.)
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Do You Have Cable Select?
Many computers from major manufacturers use special Cable Select
cables. The Cable Select cable typically has markings that identify the
connectors for Master, Slave, and Motherboard.
Figure 5: If you have an older 40-conductor Cable Select cable (top),
replace it with the new 80-conductor cable (bottom).
If you have one of these older Cable Select cables, replace it with the
80-conductor IDE/ATA cable from Plextor. (All 80-conductor cables
that meet the ATA specifications also support Cable Select.) The
connector color identifies master and slave.
With the 80-conductor cable:
• The blue connector attaches to the computer motherboard or
controller.
• The gray connector is in the middle of the cable, and goes to any
slave (device 1) drive, if present.
• The black connector is at the opposite end from the host connector
and goes to the master drive (device 0), or to a single drive if only
one is used.
Section 2. Installing the PX-716A Internal ATAPI Drive
PX-716 Installation and Users Manual 21
If you are unsure whether or not your system has a Cable Select cable
installed, either look at the cable or look at the jumpers on the existing
DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive. If any device is jumpered as Cable
Select, then both devices on that cable must be jumpered that way.
Do You Need a Power Cable?
In most computers, you will find extra power connectors in the
computer ready for your use. When you open the computer, check the
cable running from your power supply to your hard disk drive and see if
it has extra connectors on it. If so, you can plug one of these into the
power connector found on the rear panel of the PX-716A.
If you do not find any additional connectors (either because they were
not supplied or they are all in use), you will have to buy a “splitter” or a
“Y-connector.” These can also be found at most retail and mail-order
computer stores.
Set the Drive’s Mode Jumper
You specify your drive's Master, Slave, or Cable Select setting before
installing it. You do this by changing the position of a jumper on the
mode jumper block at the rear of the drive.
Your drive ships from our factory with its mode jumper set to operate
the PX-716A as a Master. This will work in most custom system
configurations. If your computer is from a large OEM system
manufacturer such as IBM, Hewlett Packard/Compaq, Dell, or Gateway,
you will need to pay particular attention to whether the computer uses
the Cable Select scheme.
NOTE: The jumper configuration on the drive has priority over Cable
Select. So if the jumper of one device on a cable is set to Master, the
jumper of the other device must be set for Slave. In this case, location of
the devices on the cable is not important.
If you have only one device, it must be set to Master or Cable Select, and
it must be at the end of the cable.
Section 2. Installing the PX-716A Internal ATAPI Drive
22 PX-716 Installation and Users Manual
Changing the Mode Jumper on Your PX-716A
Drive
The drive arrives from the factory with its mode jumper set to Master.
(A function is ON if the jumper is installed and OFF if the jumper is
removed.)
Figure 6: Factory settings for mode jumper at the rear
of the internal drive
Section 2. Installing the PX-716A Internal ATAPI Drive
PX-716 Installation and Users Manual 23
Changing to a Master, Slave, or Cable Select
The Master/Slave/Cable Select setting for the drive is determined by the
mode jumper. The jumper is placed over one of the sets of mode pins.
To change the drive from Master to Slave or to Cable Select, you must
move the jumper.
For example, to change the drive to be a Slave, move the jumper to the
middle set of mode pins, leaving the other pins uncovered. To change
the drive for Cable Select, move the jumper to the left set of mode pins.
Note that if any device is jumpered as Cable Select, then both devices
connected to that cable must be jumpered as Cable Select. (And if
you’re not using the newer 80-conductor IDE/ATA cable, the cable you
use must be a special Cable Select cable.)
Changing Jumper Settings
• To remove a jumper, pull it off with your fingers or a pair of needle-
nose pliers.
• To install a jumper, push it onto the jumper pins.
CAUTION: Ensure power to the drive is OFF before installing or
removing a jumper.
Figure 7: Install the mode jumper across vertical pairs of pins
CAUTION: Install the mode jumper across the pins as shown (vertically).
Do not connect one pin switch to another by installing the jumper
lengthwise (horizontally). Doing so could result in damage to the drive.
Section 2. Installing the PX-716A Internal ATAPI Drive
24 PX-716 Installation and Users Manual
Select an IDE Configuration
Set the PX-716A’s jumper and cable it according to the desired
configuration. Keep these rules in mind:
• For best DVD±RW and CD-RW performance, try to connect the
PX-716A to the IDE port that is not connected to the hard disk drive
or to a DVD or CD-ROM drive. In most cases, this will be the
secondary IDE port.
• For best results, set the PX-716A to be the Master, if possible.
• If you have only one device on a cable, always set its jumper as the
Master, never as the Slave.
Before PX-716A
Installation
How to Install the
PX-716A
A
Hard disks connected as
Master and Slave devices on
primary IDE port; DVD-ROM or
CD-ROM drive connected as
Master device on secondary
IDE port.
Remove the DVD-ROM or
CD-ROM drive, change it to
Slave, and re-connect it to the
secondary IDE port.
Set the mode jumper to Master,
and connect the PX-716A as
Master device to the secondary
IDE port.
Figure 8. How to install the PX-716A if your computer is originally
set up in configuration A
Section 2. Installing the PX-716A Internal ATAPI Drive
PX-716 Installation and Users Manual 25
NOTE: The configuration shown in Figure 8 can make it very difficult to
write from the DVD or CD drive to the PX-716A at maximum rated speed
using “on-the-fly” copying.
System configuration and performance will make a big difference.
Depending on how fast the DVD or CD-ROM drive can stream data to
the PX-716A, it may not be fast enough to keep the buffer full. In this
case, the buffer may become empty and a buffer underrun error may
occur. However, because it is equipped with Buffer Underrun Proof
Technology, your PX-716A can still make successful copies if you use
software that supports this feature. (All software shipped with PX-716A
drive retail kits supports Buffer Underrun Proof Technology.)
If you still have problems writing with this configuration, use the image
writing method (that is, write an image to your hard drive, then write that
image onto the DVD±R/RW or CD-R/RW media), or record at a lower
speed. We also recommend that DMA be enabled on your computer, if
your system supports it.
Section 2. Installing the PX-716A Internal ATAPI Drive
26 PX-716 Installation and Users Manual
Before PX-716A
Installation
How to Install the
PX-716A
B
Hard disk connected as Master
device, and CD-ROM or DVD-
ROM drive connected as Slave
on the primary IDE port;
nothing connected to
secondary IDE port.
Set the mode jumper to Master,
and connect the PX-716A as
Master to secondary IDE port.
Figure 9. How to install the PX-716A if your computer is originally
set up in configuration B
Section 2. Installing the PX-716A Internal ATAPI Drive
PX-716 Installation and Users Manual 27
Before PX-716A
Installation
How to Install the
PX-716A
C
Hard disk connected as Master
device on primary IDE port;
nothing connected to
secondary IDE port.
Set the mode jumper to Master,
and connect the
PX-716A as Master to
secondary IDE port.
Figure 10. How to install the PX-716A if your computer is originally
set up in configuration C
Section 2. Installing the PX-716A Internal ATAPI Drive
28 PX-716 Installation and Users Manual
Before PX-716A
Installation
How to Install the
PX-716A
D
System uses special Cable
Select cables; all devices are
jumpered for Cable Select.
Set the PX-716A’s mode
jumper to CSEL, and connect
the drive to the end of the cable
from the computer’s IDE
interface connector.
Figure 11: How to install the PX-716A if your computer is originally
set up in configuration D
Section 2. Installing the PX-716A Internal ATAPI Drive
PX-716 Installation and Users Manual 29
About Cable Select
The Cable Select jumper position sets the PX-716A drive to use the
CSEL signal from the IDE interface for configuration purposes. This
signal automatically selects the correct Master/Slave setting for the
drive.
Figure 12: Configuring the PX-716A drive for Cable Select
To use CSEL, you must have:
• A computer that supports CSEL.
• An IDE cable that supports CSEL (Cable Select). The 80-conductor
IDE/ATA cable from Plextor supports CSEL.
Section 2. Installing the PX-716A Internal ATAPI Drive
30 PX-716 Installation and Users Manual
Set the PX-716A DMA Jumper
Your PX-716A ships from the factory with no DMA jumper installed.
(The pins are empty.) The empty pins mean the drive is set to Ultra
DMA. This setting should work in most cases, so you don’t have to do
anything more.
With some personal computers (usually older ones) that do not have an
Ultra DMA IDE chipset, the computer may “hang” or crash with the
PX-716A set to the default Ultra DMA setting. If this happens, change
the PX-716A to multiword DMA mode by installing the spare jumper
across the two DMA jumper pins just to the left of the mode jumper
pins.
Figure 13: Add the DMA jumper if you need to change
to multiword DMA
Section 2. Installing the PX-716A Internal ATAPI Drive
PX-716 Installation and Users Manual 33
NOTE: Plextor does not provide rails. If you need rails, you can
obtain them from the computer manufacturer or from a computer
supply retail or mail-order store.
5. If you must use mounting rails, fasten the rails to the lower pair of
holes as shown in Figure 15. (In some instances, you may need to
fasten the rails to the upper set of holes.) After fastening the rails,
check their positioning by sliding the drive into the bay before you
mount the drive or connect any cables.
CAUTION: Be sure not to mistake the inner and outer face of the rail
when attaching. Typically, the smooth side of the rail faces away from
the drive’s chassis.
Figure 15: Installing mounting rails (if needed)
6. Plug one connector of the 80-conductor IDE/ATA cable into the IDE
connector on the rear panel of the drive before you insert the drive
into your computer. Then thread the cable through the front of the
open bay and back toward the motherboard. The drive should slide
smoothly into the bay. If it does not, check for obstructions in the
bay and ensure the side rails are attached properly.
Section 3. Installing the PX-716SA Internal SATA Drive
38 PX-716 Installation and Users Manual
Front Panel—PX-716SA Internal Drive
Figure 18: Front panel of the PX-716SA internal SATA drive
• LED indicator: Illuminated yellow for disc initializing, reading, and
ejecting. Illuminated amber for writing. (Blink rate indicates writing
speed.) Illuminated green during standby and when Buffer Underrun
Proof Technology is operational.
• Tray front door: Attached to tray drawer.
• Emergency eject hole: If the automatic eject button does not work,
insert the emergency eject tool, paper clip, or other thin, rigid object
in this hole to eject tray. Turn OFF power before using this feature.
• Eject button: Push once to eject tray. Push again to insert the tray
back into the PX-716SA. To prevent wear on the drive, always use
the eject button to insert the tray.
This button also enables SpeedRead for DVD-Video discs with CSS
protection. To enable SpeedRead, with the disc tray empty, press and
hold the eject button for 3 seconds, then insert a DVD-Video disc.
The disc is played back at an accelerated speed.
Section 3. Installing the PX-716SA Internal SATA Drive
PX-716 Installation and Users Manual 39
Rear Panel—PX-716SA Internal SATA Drive
Also familiarize yourself with the drive’s rear panel.
Figure 19: Rear panel of the PX-716SA internal SATA drive
• SATA cable connector: Connects to your computer’s SATA
interface using a 7-pin SATA interface cable.
• Power connector: Connects to your computer’s 15-pin SATA
power cable to provide DC +5 volts and +12 volts to the PX-716SA.
NOTE: If your computer has only 4-pin power connectors, use the
SATA power cable adapter to connect to the 15-pin power connector
on the PX-716SA.
• Self-test/DMA jumper: Leave jumper off for normal operation.
When the jumper is installed, the PX-716SA drive runs in
PIO/multiword DMA mode. When the jumper is installed and you
hold down the eject button during computer startup, the drive’s self-
test diagnostic routine is initiated.
Section 3. Installing the PX-716SA Internal SATA Drive
PX-716 Installation and Users Manual 41
If your drive came pre-installed, some or all of the items above may
have been installed and may not be separately available. See the Plextor
web site for locations to purchase additional or replacement accessories.
Set the PX-716SA DMA Jumper
Your PX-716SA ships from the factory with no DMA jumper installed.
(The pins are empty.) The empty pins mean the drive is set to Ultra
DMA. This setting should work in most cases, so you don’t have to do
anything more.
With some personal computers that do not have an embedded non-RAID
Serial ATA chipset, the computer may “hang” or crash with the PX-
716SA installed. If this happens, change the PX-716SA to multiword
DMA mode by installing the spare jumper across the two DMA jumper
pins.
Figure 20: Add the PX-716SA DMA jumper if you need to change
from Ultra DMA (default) to multiword DMA
Adding the jumper also configures the PX-716SA for self-test. See
“Using the PX-716SA Self-Test Diagnostics” on page 104 for more
details.
Section 3. Installing the PX-716SA Internal SATA Drive
PX-716 Installation and Users Manual 43
Figure 21: Removing a typical computer's cover
3. Remove the cover panel from the bay that will hold the drive. To
remove the cover panel, pop it out by pressing outward lightly. (In
some older computers, you may have to remove screws that hold the
panel in place.)
Figure 22: Removing the cover panel from a bay
Section 4. Using Your PX-716
52 PX-716 Installation and Users Manual
Writing to CD-R and CD-RW Media
In conjunction with your drive, mastering and packet writing software
such as Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 allows you to write audio, video,
data, or other information to writable (CD-R) or rewritable (CD-RW)
media. The PX-716 writes to all types of CD-RW media.
Using the LED Indicator
The color and blink rate of the front-panel LED indicator give you
information about the drive’s operation.
When you are writing to a CD-R or CD-RW disc, the color and blink
rate of the front-panel LED indicator indicate the speed of writing, as
follows:
Operation
LED color
On/Off/Blink
Blinking
interval
No disc – Off –
Eject Yellow On –
Loading – Off –
Initialize Yellow On –
Standby Green On –
Read Yellow On –
DVD write,
8X and higher
Amber Blink 40ms
DVD write,
4-7X
Amber Blink 80ms
DVD write,
less than 4X
Amber Blink 150ms
CD-R write,
32X and higher
Amber Blink 40ms
CD-R write,
16-31X
Amber Blink 80ms
CD-R write,
less than 16X
Amber Blink 150ms
CD-RW write,
24X
Amber Blink 40ms
Section 4. Using Your PX-716
PX-716 Installation and Users Manual 53
Operation
LED color
On/Off/Blink
Blinking
interval
CD-RW write,
10-23X;
10X CLV
Amber Blink 80ms
CD-RW write,
4X
Amber Blink 150ms
Buffer Underrun
Proof / DVD
linking active
Green On –
Write setting
created by
AUTOSTRATEGY
Yellow-green-
amber
Blink 200ms
Switching to SpeedRead for Video
Playback
When you are playing a DVD-Video disc that has CSS (copy protection
via the Content Scrambling System), the PX-716 normally plays at a
slow speed with a maximum of 2X CLV speed to reduce drive noise.
You can speed up DVD playback by turning on SpeedRead.
To manually enable SpeedRead and speed up DVD playback:
1. Make sure the PX-716 disc tray is closed and empty.
2. Press and hold the PX-716’s eject button for at least 3 seconds. The
LED indicator blinks green three times to indicate SpeedRead will
be active for DVD-Video discs with CSS copy protection.
3. Release the eject button. The disc tray opens.
4. Insert a DVD-Video disc that is equipped with CSS copy protection.
5. Begin playing the disc.
SpeedRead changes the default DVD read speed to 6X-16X CAV for
single layer DVD discs, or 3X-to 8X CAV for double layer DVD discs.
Section 4. Using Your PX-716
54 PX-716 Installation and Users Manual
To manually disable SpeedRead:
You can manually disable SpeedRead and return to normal video
playback operation (for DVD-Video discs with CSS) in either of two
ways:
• Eject the disc.
-or-
• Turn off power to the drive.
NOTE: You can also enable and disable SpeedRead with PlexTools
Professional software. In PlexTools Professional, go to Drive Settings |
Advanced and enable or disable SpeedRead with the check box.
Using AUTOSTRATEGY
AUTOSTRATEGY is an self-adjusting writing technology for unknown
media. AUTOSTRATEGY enables high quality disc recording, even if
the disc is not listed in the drive’s internal media catalog.
If you prefer, you can disable AUTOSTRATEGY using PlexTools
Professional software. Go to Drive Settings | Advanced, and check the
Disable AUTOSTRATEGY check box.
Section 5. Advanced Features and PlexTools Professional
PX-716 Installation and Users Manual 59
Using SecureRecording
The Plextor PX-716’s SecureRecording function lets you write on a
CD-R disc and protect the data with a password.
To view the contents of password-protected disc—or even to see a
catalog of files—the user must enter the correct password. The password
can be entered via PlexTools Professional software, or with SecuViewer
software. (SecuViewer software is easily available to any user simply by
downloading it from the Plextor web site at
http://www.plextor.com/english/support/downloads/reader.html
.)
Password-Protecting a Disc with SecureRecording
You can choose to password-protect a disc so it is readable by any
Plextor PX-716 drive (assuming the user enters the correct password), or
by any drive using the SecuViewer.
To password-protect a disc with SecureRecording:
1. Insert a blank CD-R disc in the Plextor PX-716 drive.
2. In the PlexTools menu bar, select Drive Settings. You see the tabs
for drive settings.
3. Select the SecuRec tab. You see the window for SecureRecording.
Section 5. Advanced Features and PlexTools Professional
60 PX-716 Installation and Users Manual
Figure 30: Password-protecting a disc with SecureRecording
4. Enter the desired password in the Password field.
5. Retype your password in the Verify Password field.
6. Click the Activate Protection button. The Protection Status field
shows that protection is Active.
7. Use a disc-at-once (DAO) recording application (such as CD/DVD-
ROM Maker in PlexTools Professional, or any other DAO recording
application) to record your data onto a CD-R disc.
Once protected with SecureRecording, the disc can’t be read by a non-
SecureRecording drive unless the correct password is entered.
Section 5. Advanced Features and PlexTools Professional
PX-716 Installation and Users Manual 61
Reading a Password-Protected Disc
To read a disc that has been password-protected with
SecureRecording:
1. Make sure you have PlexTools Pro or SecuViewer on your
computer.
2. Insert the password-protected CD-R disc into a PX-716 or Plextor
Premium drive. (You only need these drives if you are using
PlexTools Professional software. With SecuViewer, you can use any
drive.)
3. In PlexTools Professional, choose Drive Settings and choose the
SecuRec tab. You see the SecureRecording window.
-or-
Launch SecuViewer.
4. Enter the password in the Password field.
5. Click the Activate Protection button. The Protection Status field
shows that protection is Active. You can now read the contents of
the disc using Windows Explorer.
Important Facts about SecureRecording
• SecureRecording burning is applicable to data (ISO 9660) CDs only.
• SecureRecording supports data CD-R discs written by disc-at-once
(DAO) techniques.
• If you are distributing a SecureRecording disc to others, please
remember to provide them the reader driver on another disc, or have
them download the reader driver from the Plextor web site at:
http://www.plextor.com/english/support/downloads/reader.html
.
• Only data CD-R discs recorded in DAO mode can be password-
protected with SecureRecording. DVD discs, audio (CD-DA) discs,
or data CDs written by track-at-once (TAO) or multi-session cannot
be protected.
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