User manual PLEXTOR PX-708UF

[. . . ] Model PX-708UF External USB/FIREWIRE DVD±R/RW AND CD-R/RW DRIVE INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL AUGUST 2003 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. 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. [. . . ] Installing Your PX-708UF External Drive · The PX-708UF 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. If You Have a Macintosh If you have a Macintosh, use the following procedure to install your PX-708UF drive: 1. Ensure you are running Macintosh OS 9. 1 or higher (for FireWire and USB 1. 1) or OS X (for USB 2. 0). On the PX-708UF, set the rear-panel interface switch to USB or IEEE 1394, corresponding to the interface you will be using. Connect the AC adapter to your PX-708UF. Turn the drive's power switch ON (the "1" is depressed). Connect the USB or IEEE 1394 cable from your PX-708UF drive to the Macintosh computer. The Macintosh automatically recognizes the PX-708UF (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: Most Macintosh USB built-in ports provide USB 1. 1 Full-Speed (12 Mbps). This limits the CD-RW drive performance to 4X write, 4X rewrite, and 6X read. For optimum performance, if your Macintosh computer does not have built-in USB 2. 0, use the FireWire port. Or you can install a third-party PCI USB 2. 0 plugin host adapter card. ANOTHER NOTE: For optimum performance if you use the USB interface, you will also need Mac OS X. If you use OS 8. 6. x or 9. x with a built-in USB port or a PCI adapter, your PX-708UF will achieve only USB 1. 1 performance. PX-708UF Installation and Users Manual 23 Section 2. Installing Your PX-708UF External Drive This page intentionally left blank. 24 PX-708UF Installation and Users Manual 3. Using Your PX-708UF This chapter explains how to use your drive and how to load, handle and care for your CDs. What Media to Use Use the right media!Your PX-708UF 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 and DVD+RW · DVD-R and DVD-RW Your PX-708UF can read and write either media format. That is, 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 record on these discs, but only once. · DVD+RW, DVD-RW: ReWritable DVD. You can record and rerecord (up to 1, 000 times) on these discs. You can also read them. CD-ROM Media In addition, the PX-708UF supports these types of CD media: · CD-ROM: You can immediately play or read prerecorded compact discs, such as audio CDs and data discs. You can record on these discs, but only once. [. . . ] After completing the form, click the Submit button. IMPORTANT NOTE: The RMA form will NOT be processed without the Tech Support Ticket Number. 3. Plextor will then return the RMA form to you via e-mail, with the RMA number and shipping information included. When you receive the RMA number, pack the Plextor drive securely in a box, and include the RMA form as a packing slip. Write the RMA number in large letters on the outside of the box, and ship the box and the drive to Plextor. Contacting Plextor's RMA Department You can contact our RMA Department and request RMA forms at: · rmasupport@plextor. com · Or by fax at 510-651-9765 · Or by calling us at 800-886-3935 PX-708UF Installation and Users Manual 61 Appendix B: Technical Support Packing Your Drive Check the drive to make sure there is no disc inside, and if possible, pack your drive in the original box. [. . . ]