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Plextor PX-W1210TS User Manual

Plextor PX-W1210TS
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Models: PX-W1210TS (Internal SCSI)
PX-W1210TSe (External SCSI)
Congratulations!
Thank you for purchasing the PlexWriter 12/10/32S, a reliable, high-performance
CD rewriter, recorder and reader. We appreciate the confidence you have shown in
us. Our goal is to put you—and keep you—on the leading edge of CD technology.
To get you there, we first have to help you install your PlexWriter drive properly and
operate it correctly. After that, the responsibility is yours to seek the applications that
make rewritable CD such a powerful and exciting addition to your system.

Table of Contents

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Plextor PX-W1210TS Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPlextor
ModelPX-W1210TS
CategoryCD/CDR Drive
LanguageEnglish

Summary

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Models

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LASER INFORMATION

1. Getting Started

About this Manual

Provides guidance on how to use the manual for installation, operation, and troubleshooting.

Meet Your PlexWriter 12/10/32S

Introduces the PlexWriter 12/10/32S as a CD-ReWritable drive.

What the PlexWriter 12/10/32S Does

Explains the drive's writing and reading speeds for CD-R and CD-RW media.

4. Using Your PlexWriter

What Media to Use

Details the types of compact discs supported by the PlexWriter drive.

Tray Loading and Operation

Instructions on how to load and unload discs using the drive's tray.

PlexWriter Drive Features and Controls

Front Panel-Internal SCSI Drive

Illustrates and labels the front panel components of the internal SCSI drive.

Front Panel-External SCSI Drive

Illustrates and labels the front panel components of the external SCSI drive.

What You Can Do with the PlexWriter 12/10/32S

What's in the Box

Save Your Box!

Here's What Should Be In Your PlexWriter Box

PlexWriter Drive Features and Controls

Front Panel Controls

Detailed descriptions of the front panel components for the PlexWriter drive.

Front Panel Controls

Rear Panel-Internal SCSI Drive

Rear Panel-External SCSI Drive

About Software

Mastering Software

Describes software used for creating specific disc formats like data, audio, or video.

Packet Writing Software

Describes software that allows formatting a CD and dragging/dropping files onto it.

Duplication Software

Describes software used for copying CDs from one to another.

Precautions

2. Installing Your PlexWriter SCSI Drive

Quickstart SCSI Installation—For Experienced PC Users Only

Provides a quick installation guide for experienced users with specific scenarios.

Set SCSI Drive Switches or Jumpers

Do I Have to Change My PlexWriter's SCSI ID Number?

Discusses the necessity of changing the SCSI ID number for proper operation.

Do I Have to Change My PlexWriter's SCSI Termination Setting?

Do I Have to Change Other PlexWriter SCSI Settings?

Setting Jumpers on a PlexWriter Internal SCSI Drive

Factory SCSI Jumper Settings

Changing SCSI Jumper Settings

Changing the SCSI ID

Setting Switches on a PlexWriter External SCSI Drive

Changing the SCSI ID

Install a SCSI Interface Board

How to Choose a SCSI Board

Recommendations for selecting a high-performance PCI bus-mastering SCSI board.

Install the SCSI Board

Install a PlexWriter Internal SCSI Drive

Record the Serial Number

Instruction to record the drive's serial number for reference.

Mount the PlexWriter Internal SCSI Drive

Choose a SCSI Ribbon Cable

Guidelines for selecting the appropriate internal SCSI ribbon cable.

Do You Need a Power Cable?

To mount the PlexWriter internal SCSI drive

Steps for physically mounting the internal SCSI drive into a bay.

Installing Mounting Rails (if Needed)

Connecting the SCSI Ribbon Cable

Installing the Optional SPDIF Cable

Install a PlexWriter External SCSI Drive

Connect a Single SCSI Drive

Connect Multiple SCSI Drives

Using Sound Boards and Audio Cables

Connecting Audio Cables to a PlexWriter External SCSI Drive

3. Installing and Using Software

Quick Installation in Windows 95, 98, and ME

Guide for quick software installation in Windows 95, 98, and ME operating systems.

Install or Update SCSI Controller Support

Install Device Drivers

Install Plextor Applications Software

Plextor Manager 2000

Describes the suite of audio management and drive control applications.

CD Res-Q

Explains the software for backup and disaster recovery.

Other Applications Software

4. Using Your PlexWriter

What Media to Use

Details the types of compact discs supported by the PlexWriter drive.

Tray Loading and Operation

Instructions on how to load and unload discs using the drive's tray.

Handling CD Media

Cleaning Discs

Playing Audio CDs

CD-Audio

Describes audio from discs translated directly into sound by the PlexWriter.

Sound board audio

Playing a CD Using Plextor Manager

Advantages of BURN-Proof Technology

5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Upgrading Firmware

Instructions on how to obtain and install the latest firmware revisions for the drive.

Troubleshooting: General

Symptoms

Troubleshooting: Reading from a Disc

Troubleshooting: Reading from a Disc

Symptoms

Troubleshooting: Playing an Audio Disc

Troubleshooting: Writing to Discs

Troubleshooting: Writing to Discs

Symptoms

Troubleshooting SCSI Problems

Troubleshooting SCSI Problems

Troubleshooting for Macintosh Users

6. Frequently Asked Questions about Recording

What media should I use for my PlexWriter?

Guidance on selecting appropriate media for the PlexWriter drive.

When can I use CD-RW media?

Explains the usage of CD-RW media and its compatibility.

Why doesn't CD-Copier work?

Why am I getting buffer underrun errors?

Appendix A: PlexWriter 12/10/32S SCSI Drive Specifications

Disc Specifications

Lists the usable formats and recording modes for discs with the drive.

Recommended Media

Lists recommended brands and speeds for CD-R and CD-RW media.

Performance Specifications

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Dimensions and Weight

Appendix B: Installing a SCSI Drive in Windows

Installing SCSI Drivers in Windows 95, 98, and ME

Guide to installing SCSI drivers for Windows 95/98/ME operating systems.

Install Hardware

Steps for installing the SCSI interface board and PlexWriter hardware.

Troubleshooting Windows 95, 98, and ME SCSI Installations

Is your SCSI interface board recognized by Windows 95/98 or ME?

Did you use the latest available SCSI driver for your board?

Do you have Plug and Play enabled?

Do you have a SCSI ID conflict?

Installation of a SCSI Drive in Windows 2000

Install Hardware

Steps for installing SCSI hardware before software installation in Windows 2000.

Getting Drivers for Your SCSI Board

Information on obtaining necessary drivers for SCSI boards in Windows 2000.

Install SCSI Drivers for Windows 2000

Installation of a SCSI Drive in Windows NT

Troubleshooting Windows NT SCSI Installations

Appendix C: Technical Support

How to Contact Us

Lists various methods to contact Plextor's Technical Support Department.

Before You E-mail/Log On/FAX/Call

Returns

Appendix D: Helpful Contacts

Contacts for Hardware and Software

Lists contact information for hardware and software vendors relevant to the drive.

Contacts for PC Vendors

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