PLE WRITER 12/4/32 • 12X CD-Write • 4X CD-ReWrite • 32X max CD-Read PlexWriterTM 12/4/32 follows the Plextor® tradition of award-winning professional CD solutions. PlexWriter 12/4/32 — the fastest, most reliable performance from a 3-in-1 CD drive. Features • Ultra SCSI interface
Proven Performance Leader
Engineered for Reliability
• 3-in-1 drive: 12X CD-R, 4X CD-RW, 32X max CD-ROM
The PlexWriter 12/4/32 combines Plextor's proven reliability with the most exceptional record, rewrite and playback capabilities available. While achieving CD-Recording at blazing 12X speeds, the PlexWriter 12/4/32 maintains the highest quality and stability while creating a 650 MB disc in 6 minutes. Fast 160 ms average random access time and burst transfer rates of 20 MB/sec make this drive a top performer. With 32X max read, the PlexWriter 12/4/32 qualifies as a full-time replacement for your existing CD-ROM or CD-R drive.
Plextor's reliability is proven by an impressive history of quality products, dependable service and industry accolades.The highest reliability in the industry is achieved through state of the art engineering. Solid construction minimizes disc vibration to ensure error free performance, fast burst rates, low CPU utilization and synchronous data transfer. Furthermore, Plextor gives you the freedom to choose from a wide variety of CD media and automatically detects it to provide the optimum laser power for that specific media. This adds up to increased efficiency and more reliable CD writing.
For Professional Applications
Software
The PlexWriter 12/4/32 delivers industry leading performance for incremental backups, archiving images, mastering new software, creating multimedia, mixing and creating custom audio discs, CD duplication, file sharing and much more. Professional users trust Plextor with their most valuable data.
Once your drive is installed, put powerful and easy to use Plextor software into action. • PlextorManagerTM 2000 puts you in the CD driver's seat. Control every aspect of your drive's performance and create audio CDs like a pro.
• 4 MB buffer • Fast 160 ms average random access time • Reliable, dust-proof, vibration damping construction • Flash ROM allows for easy upgrade over the Internet • Windows 95 and Windows 98 Plug & Play compatible ®
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• Supports Disc-at-Once, Track-at-Once, Session-at-Once, Multisession, Fixed and Variable Packet Writing • Full 1-year warranty including unlimited toll-free technical support
Easy to Install With an Ultra SCSI interface and Plug & Play compatibility, installing a CD-RW drive has never been easier. You can reclaim valuable hard disk space or copy and share files with Drag & Drop simplicity within minutes of opening the box. UltraPlex 40max July 1999
PlexWriter 8/20 May 1999
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• CD Res-QTM simplifies disaster recovery operations by allowing you to record an image of your hard drive directly to CD. In the event of a catastrophic failure, boot directly from your Res-Q CD and restore an entire system in one fast, painless step. • Also included are CD mastering and CD writing software.
PLE WRITER 12/4/32
12/4/32 ReWritable Ultra SCSI CD-ROM Recorder Model PX-W124Tsi Tray Internal Model PX-W124Tse Tray External
Performance Data Transfer Rate Burst Read/Write Sustained Read/Write Speeds
Average Random Access Data Buffer Error Rate Spindle Motor
CLV write/CAV read 20 MB/sec (synchronous) 5 MB/sec (asynchronous) 14X/32X (read only) 9X/20X (read only) 12X (write only) 8X (read/write) 4X (read/write/rewrite) 2X (write/rewrite) 1X (read only) 160 ms 4 MB Mode 1: block/10 12 bits Mode 2: block/10 9 bits Brushless
2.1/4.8 MB/sec (inner/outer track) 1.35/3.0 MB/sec (inner/outer track) 1.8 MB/sec 1.2 MB/sec 600 KB/sec 300 KB/sec 150 KB/sec
Reliability MTBF Tray Loading
60,000 POH 200,000 Load cycles
Recommended Media CD-R (74min or 80min)
12X 8X, 4X, 2X
CD-RW (74 min)
4X, 2X
Taiyo Yuden, Mitsubishi Chemicals, Ricoh, KODAK, Maxell, Pioneer and TDK TDK, Taiyo Yuden, Mitsui Advanced Media, Ricoh, KODAK, Fuji Photo Film, Maxell, Pioneer and Mitsubishi Chemicals Mitsubishi Chemicals,Ricoh,Maxell and TDK (re-writable up to 1,000 times)
Disc Useable Formats
Disc Diameter Recording Modes
CD-DA, CD-ROM (Mode 1), CD-ROM (Mixed Mode), CD-ROM XA (Mode 2, Form 1 or Form 2 and Mixed Form), Photo CD, Video CD, CD-I, CD-Extra (CD-Plus), CD+G and CD Text 12 cm (74 min) Disc-at-Once, Track-at-Once, Session-at-Once, Multisession, Fixed and Variable Packet Writing
Front Panel Eject Lights Disc Loading Headphone Jack Volume Control
Auto eject/manual emergency Disc in, on/busy, high speed write, normal write and RW write Auto load/auto eject Stereo mini-jack, 0.8 V at 32 Ohms Wheel knob
Rear Panel Power Supply Interface Connector Audio Connector Jumper Switch Dip Switch Rotary Switch
Internal DC +5 V and DC +12 V SCSI Bus, 50-pin flat ribbon type Analog output, Molex connector SCSI-ID, parity, terminator, test, block size, SPDIF N/A N/A
External AC 100-250 V, 50/60 Hz SCSI Bus, Two (2) 50-Pin High Density Analog output, RCA jacks N/A Parity, termination, test, block size SCSI-ID
Dimensions & Weight Dimensions (W/H/D) Weight
5.78 in x 1.64 in x 7.95 in (without front panel) 2.5 lbs
7.13 in x 2.17 in x 12.2 in 6.2 lbs
©2000 PLEXTOR Corp. Plextor is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. All specifications subject to change without notice. PlexWriter, PlextorManager, and CD Res-Q are trademarks of Plextor Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CTRL NO. C226.5 01.00
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