Section 1. Getting Started
PX-708A Installation and Users Manual
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Features of the PX-708A
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ATAPI interface: Easily installs in virtually any PC with an E-IDE
ATAPI interface.
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High speed transfers: Supports Ultra DMA33, DMA Mode 2, and
PIO Mode 4.
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PoweRec: 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 a DVD, PoweRec checks to see if the maximum 8X speed is
possible, and sets the optimum write speed.) You can enable and
disable PoweRec.
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MMC compliance: Supports the MMC-4 command set.
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Flash memory: Allows upgrading the PX-708A to the latest
firmware revision (available from the Plextor web site) without
opening the computer or physically accessing the drive.
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Black tray: Reduces the effect of optical distortion by absorbing
reflections from the laser beam, enhancing read quality.
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Plug and Play: Supports Windows Plug and Play.
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Self-test diagnostics: The PX-708A has a self-test diagnostic
function for easy troubleshooting.
DVD Features
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Lossless linking for DVD+RW: Allows DVD+RW discs to be edited
and still play on DVD-ROM players.
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Zero Link for DVD-RW: 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.
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Wide DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW media compatibility: Compatible
with a wide range of DVD±R and DVD±RW media.