User manual PLEXTOR PX-755UF

[. . . ] Model PX-755UF External USB/FireWire Drive DVD±R DL (DOUBLE LAYER/DUAL LAYER), DVD±R/RW, CD-R/RW DRIVE INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL October 2006 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 LLC 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. It may not be copied, photocopied, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without Plextor's prior permission. [. . . ] At the rear of the PX-755UF, set the interface switch to the desired interface. (That is, turn the PX-755UF's power switch off, then on again. ) If You're Using FireWire If you are using FireWire (IEEE 1394), remember these hints for better operation: · Do not daisy-chain the PX-755UF; that is, do not connect it to the same cable along with other FireWire devices. · The PX-755UF is not bus powered--that is, it doesn't get its power from the IEEE 1394 cable--so you have to use the bundled AC adapter. 20 PX-755UF Installation and Users Manual Section 2. Installing the PX-755UF External USB/FireWire Drive If You Have a Macintosh If you have a Macintosh, use the following procedure to install your PX-755UF drive: 1. Check the minimum system requirements for your Macintosh recording application and ensure you are running the required Mac OS version. On the PX-755UF, set the rear-panel interface switch to USB or IEEE 1394, corresponding to the interface you will be using. Turn the drive's power switch ON (the "1" is depressed). Connect the USB cable or an IEEE 1394 cable from your PX-755UF drive to the Macintosh computer. The Macintosh automatically recognizes the PX-755UF (if the base extensions are loaded), and you should be ready to use the drive as a CD-ROM. To use the recording capabilities of the drive, a recording application must be installed. NOTE: For optimum performance, if your Macintosh computer does not have built-in USB 2. 0, use the FireWire port. Or you can install a thirdparty PCI USB 2. 0 plug-in host adapter card. NOTE: Plextor does not include Macintosh burning software. PX-755UF Installation and Users Manual 21 3. Using Your PX-755UF This section explains how to use your PX-755UF drive and how to load, handle and care for your DVDs and CDs. What Media to Use Use the right media!Your PX-755UF drive's capabilities change depending on which type of compact disc you use. DVD Media DVD recordable media is available in two different, non-compatible formats: · DVD+R, DVD+R DL (double layer) and DVD+RW · DVD-R, DVD-R DL (dual layer) and DVD-RW Your PX-755UF can read and write either media format, in single layer or double layer media. It supports all these types of DVD media: · Digital Video Discs: You can immediately play pre-recorded DVD discs, including movies and other DVDs. You can also read them. Figure 5: The logo identifies the type of DVD media With double layer media, you don't need to turn the disc over to record on side 2. PX-755UF Installation and Users Manual 22 Section 3. Using Your PX-755UF CD-ROM Media In addition, you can use these types of CD media: · CD-ROM: You can immediately play or read prerecorded compact discs, such as audio CDs and data discs. · CD-RW: Normal Speed, High Speed, and Ultra Speed ReWritable CD. To achieve a certain writing speed, you must use the appropriate media. To achieve 48X CD-R writing speed you must use certified 48X media; and to achieve 24X CD-RW writing speed you must use Ultra Speed CD-RW media. Remember: · Using Normal Speed CD-RW discs (that is, NS-RW media) you can rewrite at 4X. · Using High Speed CD-RW discs (HS-RW media), you can rewrite at 10X. · Using Ultra Speed CD-RW discs (US-RW media) in this drive, you can rewrite at up to 24X. [. . . ] · Brand name and model number of any other peripherals you have installed or connected to your computer (e. g. , CD-ROM, scanner, fax board, network board). 52 PX-755UF Installation and Users Manual Appendix B: Technical Support Returns In the unlikely event that you need to return a drive to Plextor, you need an RMA (Returned Materials Authorization) number. You will need this number before any Plextor drive can be returned for replacement. If the drive is determined to be defective, you will receive an RMA number. When you receive the RMA number, pack the Plextor drive securely in a box, and include the RMA number with the drive. [. . . ]