User manual PLEXTOR PX-740UF

[. . . ] Model PX-740UF External USB/FireWire Drive DVD±R DL (DOUBLE LAYER/DUAL LAYER), DVD±R/RW, CD-R/RW DRIVE INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL JULY 2005 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. [. . . ] At the rear of the PX-740UF, set the interface switch to the desired interface. (That is, turn the PX-740UF'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-740UF; that is, do not connect it to the same cable along with other FireWire devices. · The PX-740UF 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. PX-740UF Installation and Users Manual 19 Section 2. Installing the PX-740UF External USB/FireWire Drive If You Have a Macintosh If you have a Macintosh, use the following procedure to install your PX-740UF 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-740UF, 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-740UF. Turn the drive's power switch ON (the "1" is depressed). The power indicator is illuminated when power is applied. Connect the USB cable or an IEEE 1394 cable from your PX-740UF drive to the Macintosh computer. The Macintosh automatically recognizes the PX-740UF (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. 20 PX-740UF Installation and Users Manual 3. Using Your PX-740UF This section explains how to use your PX-740UF drive and how to load, handle and care for your DVDs and CDs. What Media to Use Use the right media!Your PX-740UF 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-740UF 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. · DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+R, DVD-R: Recordable DVD. 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. 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-740UF Installation and Users Manual 21 Section 3. Using Your PX-740UF 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. [. . . ] Plextor will e-mail you with the RMA number and shipping information. When you receive the RMA number, pack the Plextor drive securely in a box, and include the RMA number with the drive. Write the RMA number in large bold numbers on the outside of the box, and ship it to Plextor. Contacting Plextor's RMA Department You can contact our RMA Department and request an RMA number at: · rmasupport@plextor. com · Or by calling us at 1-800-204-0332 or 937-615-1610. Packing Your Drive Check the drive to make sure there is no disc inside, and if possible, pack your drive in the original box. Some of our customers have not held on to their boxes and have had to resort to less-than-secure methods to get drives back to us. [. . . ]