Plextor PX-43CE User manual

Contacting Plextor’s
Technical Support
Department
YOUR TASK: Learn the variety of methods you can use to contact
Plextor’s Technical Support Department. Learn
what information you should gather before
contacting Plextor’s Technical Support Department.
YOUR OBJECTIVE: Know how to get in contact with Plextor if you
experience any problems installing or operating
your 4PleX Plus CD-ROM drive.
YOUR METHOD: Store Plextor’s phone, fax and BBS numbers in
a convenient location. Keep your drive’s serial
number and a copy of your sales receipt handy,
as well.
Ifyouexperienceaproblemwhileinstallingoroperatingyour4PleXPlusdrive,please
refer first to the troubleshooting chapter (Chapter 12) in this manual. It contains
solutionstothemostcommontypesofproblemsfieldedbyourtechnicalsupportstaff.
Our Technical Support Department will help you solve problems that relate specifi-
cally to your 4PleX Plus drive. In many cases, a problem that appears to be caused
by your CD-ROM drive actually originates in another part of your computer. In such
instances our technical support staff will try to help you identify the part (e.g., SCSI
interface board) at fault, and will refer you to the manufacturer of that part for further
assistance.
Although we think highly of the capabilities of our technical support staff, we
recognize that they do suffer from some limitations; namely, they do not possess
psychic or telepathic powers. Therefore, their ability to help you depends a great deal
onyour abilitytohelpthem.You mustactastheireyesandearsastheytrytodiagnose
and fix your problem. If you gather the information requested on the following pages
before your call, you will find that your problem can be resolved much more quickly.
Plextor’s Technical Support Department is available Monday through Friday from
6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PST. We are closed on weekends and some holidays.
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How to Contact
There are three ways for you to contact Plextor’s Technical Support Department:
1) Call 800-886-3935 and select the technical support extension.
2) SendafaxtotheattentionoftheTechnical Support Department at 408-986-
1010. Include your telephone number and the hours during which you can be
reached. Be as detailed as possible in describing your problem. It typically is
useful if you also send a printout of your AUTOEXEC.BATandCONFIG.SYS files.
3) Log on to our BBS (2400/9600/14.4/28.8/MNP, V.42bis) at 408-986-1569.
You will find a great deal of useful information and software on our BBS. It
includes:
•Device drivers for various SCSI interface boards and soundboards
(available only to those who have purchased these boards directly
from Plextor).
•Utilities to enhance the operation of your drive.
•Discussions of various technical problems you might encounter,
with suggestions as to how you might fix or circumvent them.
In addition, you can upload questions you have about the installation or
operationofyour4PleXPlusdrive.AmemberofPlextor’sTechnicalSupport
staff will respond to your question either by phone or modem.
Before You Call/FAX/Log On
Please gather as much of this information as possible:
✓The serial number of your CD-ROM drive (your serial number can be found
both on the warranty card that accompanied the drive and on a label on the
drive itself).
✓The name and model number of your SCSI interface board (e.g., Future
Domain TMC-1610, Adaptec AHA-1515, Trantor T-130).
✓Theversionof thesoftwaredevicedrivers thatcamewithyour SCSIinterface
board (this typically is found on the label of the floppy disk which contains
the device drivers).
✓The version of the Windows, DOS, Mac, Novell, OS/2 or Unix operating
system you are using.
✓Thebrandnameandmodelnumberofyourcomputer(e.g.,Dell466/NP,Micron
P66PCI Powerstation, ALR Evolution V, Apple Macintosh Performa 575).
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✓The type of VGA, Super VGA or other graphics card you use.
✓Brand name and model number of any other peripherals you have installed/
connected to your computer (e.g., scanner, fax board, network board).
Returns
YoumustreceiveanRMA(ReturnedMaterialsAuthorization)numberfromtheTechnical
Support Department before any Plextor CD-ROM drive can be returned for repair or
replacement. Any drive sent to Plextor without an RMA number will not be accepted.
Drives must be sent postage prepaid. We recommend that you insure your shipment,
asPlextorcannotbeheldresponsibleforanydamagethatmayoccurduringshipment.
Helpful Contact Phone/FAX/BBS Numbers
COMPANY
Product 800 PHONE PHONE FAX / BBS
Adaptec 959-SCSI 408-945-8600 408-262-2533 / 408-945-7727
SCSI interface boards
AMC 882-0587 206-882-0587 206-861-8391 ----
Audio cables
Always/Basin Comp. 238-4453 818-597-1400 818-598-0110 / 818-597-0275
SCSI interface boards
Diamond 468-5846 408-736-2000 408-325-7070 / 408-524-9301
Soundboards
DPT 322-4378 407-830-5522 407-260-5366 / 407-830-1070
SCSI interface boards
DTC ---- 408-942-4000 408-942-4052 / 408-942-4010
SCSI interface boards
Future Domain ---- 714-253-0400 714-253-0429 / 714-253-0432
SCSI interface boards
FWB ---- 415-325-4392 415-833-4653 ----
Mac device drivers
Pacific Inter Connects 934-2839 408-654-0234 408-982-9329 ----
Audio cables
Plextor 886-3935 408-980-1838 408-986-1010 / 408-986-1569
Recommend SCSI soundboards, audio cables and all other technical support needs
Trantor (see Adaptec listing)
SCSI interface boards and Mac device drivers
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Specifications
PX-43CE Internal PX-45CE External
Disc
Useable Formats CD-ROM Mode 1; CD-DA; CD-ROM Mode 1; CD-DA;
CD-I; Video CD (MPEG); CD-I; Video CD (MPEG);
CD-ROM XA Mode-2, CD-ROM XA Mode-2,
Form 1, Form 2; Photo CD Form 1, Form 2; Photo CD
CD Plus; CD-G, Karaoke CD Plus; CD-G, Karaoke
Disc Diameter 12 cm. (60 min. & 74 min.) 12 cm. (60 min. & 74 min.)
Rotational Speed at 4.5X Inner Track: 2,385 rpm Inner Track: 2,385 rpm
Outer Track: 900 rpm Outer Track: 900 rpm
Performance
Data Transfer Rate
Async
Sync
675 KB/sec.; 675 KB/sec.;
Burst: 5.0 MB/sec. Burst: 5.0 MB/sec.
Burst: 5.7 MB/sec. Burst: 5.7 MB/sec.
Access Speeds:
Full stroke
One-third Stroke
Random Access
Random Seek
220 ms 220 ms
160 ms 160 ms
130 ms 130 ms
100 ms 100 ms
Data Buffer 256 KB 256 KB
Optical Pickup
Laser
Slide Mechanism
Spindle Motor
Semiconductor Semiconductor
Linear Motor Linear Motor
Brushless Brushless
Error Rate Mode 1: 1 Block/10--12Bits; Mode 1: 1 Block/10--12Bits;
Mode 2: 1 Block/10--9Bits Mode 2: 1 Block/10--9Bits
Front Panel
Indicator (LED) Power ON/BUSY; DISC Power ON/BUSY; DISC
Disc Loading Manual; standard caddy Manual; standard caddy
Headphone Jack Stereo minijack, Stereo minijack,
0.9V at 32 Ohms 0.9V at 32 Ohms
Volume Control Wheel Knob Wheel Knob
Play Button Play, Forward, Skip Play, Forward, Skip
Stop/Eject Button Stop, Eject Stop, Eject
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PX-43CE Internal PX-45CE External
Rear Panel
Power Supply DC +5V, 0.6A (0.9A Peak); AC 100-240V 50/60 Hz.,
DC +12V, 0.3A (1.7A Peak) 0.3A (Auto Switching)
Power Switch ---- Tumbler Type: 3A, 250V
Interface Connector SCSI Bus, 50-Pin SCSI Bus, Two 50-Pin
Header Type High-density connector
Audio Output Analog Output, Analog Output, RCA Jacks
Molex Connector
(P/N 50083-8014 4-pin)
Use Molex Housing
(P/N 51030-0430 4-pin)
Jumper Switches SCSI ID, Term, Parity, ----
Test, Block, Eject
DIP Switch ---- Term, Parity, Test
Block, Eject
Rotary Switch ---- SCSI ID
Environmental Conditions
Operating
Temperature 0 to 45 degrees Celsius 0 to 45 degrees Celsius
Humidity 20 to 80% 20 to 80%
Noncondensing Noncondensing
Storage
Temperature --40 to 60 degrees Celsius --40 to 60 degrees Celsius
Humidity 5 to 95% 5 to 95%
Noncondensing Noncondensing
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W/H/D) 5.75" x 1.63" x 7.95" 7.0" x 2.24" x 12.03"
Weight 2.9 lbs. 6.2 lbs.
Reliability
MTBF 100,000 POH 100,000 POH
Caddy Loading 200,000 Times 200,000 Times
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ABOUT PLEXTOR
Plextor is a subsidiary of the Shinano Kenshi Company (SKC), Ltd. SKC’s roots stretch
back to 1918, when it began to manufacture textiles in Japan’s northern prefecture of
Nagano. (Nagano, incidentally, will be the site of the 1998 Winter Olympics.) SKC’s
involvement in the electronics industry started in 1962, when it diversified into the
production of stepper motors for commercial audio products. SKC is now one of the
world’s largest manufacturers of small motors used in hard disks, floppy disks, tape
drives, copy machines, video cameras ---- and your Plextor CD-ROM drive.
Over the past decade, SKC has developed a reputation as an innovator in compact
discandCD-ROMtechnology.In1992itwasthesecondcompanytobeginshipments
ofdouble-speedCD-ROMdrives.In1994,itwasthefirstcompanytobeginshipments
of half-height quad speed CD-ROM drives. In early 1995, SKC was the first company
to ship a six-speed CD-ROM drive. SKC also is a leading manufacturer of compact
disc players used for industrial and commercial applications (e.g., background music
players for retail stores, restaurants and shopping centers).
Plextor acts as SKC’s sales, service and support arm throughout the world. In addition
toCD-ROMdrives,Plextoralsosellsunderitsownlabelprofessionalaudioequipment
used by radio stations, high-speed printing presses, and a CD encoding system
developed by SKC that can pack up to eight hours of audio onto a single compact disc.
Plextor’s home office is in Tokyo. Plextor first opened an office in California’s Silicon
Valleyin 1990.Rapidgrowthhasrequireditto movetwicesincethentolargeroffices.
Plextornowoccupiesa30,000sq.ft.facilityinSantaClara,California,whichisstaffed
by sales, marketing, technical support, engineering, administrative and shipping
personnel. Our European office (in Brussels) began operation in 1994.
Plextor’s CD-ROM Drives
Model Introduced Data Transfer Rate Access Time Buffer Size
1st generation DM-3020/5020 1990 150KB/sec 430ms 64K
2nd generation DM-3021/5021 1991 150KB/sec 340ms 64K
3rd generation DM-3024/5024 1992 300KB/sec 265ms 64K
4th generation DM-3028/5028 1993 335KB/sec 240ms 64K
5th generation PX-43CH/45CH 1994 600KB/sec 220ms 1MB
6th generation PX-43CS/45CS 1994 600KB/sec 170ms 256K
7th generation PX-63CS/65CS 1995 900KB/sec 145ms 256K
8th generation PX-43CE/45CE 1995 675KB/sec 130ms 256K
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Warranty Information
PLEXTOR CORP. (‘‘PLEXTOR’’) warrants your 4PleX Plus CD-ROM drive against any
defect in material and workmanship, under normal use, for a period of two years
followingits date of purchase. In the event this product is found to be defectivewithin
the warranty period, PLEXTOR will, at its option, repair or replace the defective
CD-ROM drive.
This warranty is void if: a) the drive is operated or stored under abnormal use and
maintenance conditions; b) if the drive is repaired, modified or altered, unless such
repair, modification or alteration is expressly authorized in writing by PLEXTOR; c) if
the drive is subject to abuse, neglect, lightning strike, electrical fault, improper
packaging,or accident; d) if the drive is installed improperly; or e) if the serialnumber
of the drive is defaced or missing.
PLEXTOR will not, under any circumstances, be liable for direct, special or conse-
quentialdamagessuchas,butnotlimitedto,damageorlossofpropertyorequipment,
loss of profits or revenues, cost of replacement goods, or expense or inconvenience
caused by service interruptions. Under no circumstances will any person be entitled
to any sum greater than the purchase price paid for the drive.
To obtain warranty service, you may contact PLEXTOR’s Technical Support Depart-
ment by calling 800-886-3935. They will attempt to diagnose and correct your
problem by phone. If the drive does not function properly they will issue a Return
MaterialAuthorization(RMA)number.You maybeasked tofurnishproof ofpurchase
to confirm that the drive is still under warranty.
All 4PleX Plus CD-ROM drives returned to PLEXTOR must be securely packaged and
shipped postage prepaid. All product returns must be authorized in advance by
PLEXTOR’s Technical Support Department. Authorization is confirmed by issuance
of the RMA number, which must be written prominently on the outside of the box in
which the defective drive is returned to PLEXTOR.

PLEXTOR (U.S.A.)
4255 Burton Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone] BBS: 408-986-1569
Toll Free: 800-886-3935
PLEXTOR (Japan)
Ueno YHK Building, 7th Floor
7-6 Ueno 7-chome, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
PLEXTOR (Europe)
Excelsiorlaan 1, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]