PX-716UFL

External CD-R & DVD±R Recorder

High speed Double Layer drive (16X) 8.5GB

PX-716 writes up to 6X on Double and Dual Layer


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Leading Edge Performance

Plextor, one of the leading companies for the development and production of reliable, high quality CD/DVD peripherals is expanding its range with its first external slot loading Double layer Dual Format drive. The PX-716UFL writes at 16X for DVD+R, 16X for DVD-R and 6X for DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL (Double Layer). The drive rewrites 8X DVD+RW and 4X DVD-RW. The PX-716UFL reads CD-ROMs at 48X and DVD-ROMs at 16X.

The PX-716UFL comes in external version with a slot loading mechanism.
The PX-716UFL provides a longer life span and increased durability, as there is no risk of a tray being broken.

The PX-716UFL is supported by a Fast Warranty Service by Plextor, by which any inconveniences resulting from a defect are reduced to a minimum. The firmware is stored in FlashROM which makes it possible to quickly and easily upgrade to the latest version. CD TEXT is also completely supported.

With the PX-716UFL, the user has a perfect all-in-one product for creating own home videos, back-ups, composition of photograph collections, saving music...

PX-716UFL Benefits

Writing DVD+R: 16x
DVD-R: 16x
DL DVD+R: 6X
DL DVD-R: 6X
CD-R: 48x
Rewriting DVD+RW: 8x
DVD-RW: 4x
CD-RW: 24x
Reading DVD-ROM: 16x
CD-ROM: 48x
Buffer Underrun Proof Technology: Stops buffer underrun errors
GigaRec Technology
Intelligent Recording
- 'AutoStrategy' is a self-learning writing technology to optimise the writing quality on any type of media
- 'Intelligent Tilt' controls the laser in three dimensions, to ensure high quality writing and reading if the disc surface has imperfections
- 'PoweRec' is a complex piece of writing intelligence ensuring superior recording quality at high speeds on certified media
SecureRecording Technology
Silent Mode
Q-Check
VariRec Technology
Supports Lossless Linking (DVD+R/RW)
Zero Link (DVD-R/RW)
Supports Background Formatting
Access Time <100 ms for CD; 150 ms for DVD
8MB Buffer
USB 2.0 & IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
PC Compatibility:
- Pentium 4 1.6Ghz or higher
- 256MB Memory
- 10GB of free disk space
Compatible with:
- Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Mounting orientation: Vertical / Horizontal
MultiRead Compatible
High Quality Digital Audio Extraction
A black tray, to reduce the jitter and to increase the quality of the burned CD
Two year fast warranty service (EU, Norway and Switzerland: Collect & Return); 1 year in other countries.

Compatible formats:

CD (Read/Write)
CD-DA, CD-Extra, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM Mode-2, CD-ROM XA, Photo-CD, Video-CD, Multisession, CD TEXT, CD-I, CD+G, Mixed CD
CD-R/RW (Write)
Track at Once, Disc at Once, Packet Write (variable and fixed), Session at Once

DVD (Read/Write)
DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, Multiborder, Multisession, DVD+VR, DVD-VR
DVD+R/RW (Write)
DVD+R:Disc at Once, Multisession, Incremental Recording
DVD+R DL: Disc at Once
DVD+RW: Sequential Write, Random Access Write
DVD-R/RW (Write)
DVD-R: Disc at Once, Multiborder recording, Incremental recording
DVD-RW: Disc at Once, Multiborder recording, Incremental recording, Restricted Overwriting, DRT-DM

Wide CD-R and CD-RW media compatibility
Wide range DVD+R/RW media compatibility
Includes PlexTools Professional

Specifications	PX-716UFL
	CD				DVD
Disc
Usable Formats	^Write	^ReWrite	^Read	^Play	^Write	^ReWrite	^Read	^Play
-- CD-DA	*	*	*	*
-- CD-ROM	*	*	*
-- CD-ROM + CD-DA	*	*	*	*
-- CD-ROM XA	*	*	*
-- CD-I	*	*	*
-- PHOTO-CD	*	*	*
-- VIDEO-CD	*	*	*
-- CD-Extra	*	*	*	*
-- CD-TEXT	*	*	*
-- MULTISESSION	*	*	*		*
-- DVD-ROM					*	*	*
-- DVD-VIDEO					*	*	*	*
-- CD+G	*	*	*

Writing Modes	Track at once
	Session at once
	Disc at once				Disc at once
	Multisession				Multisession (only for DVD+R)
	Packet writing				Packet writing
					Random Access Write
					Sequential Write

VariRec
PoweRec Explanation	link
Buffer Underrun Proof Technology
Lossless Linking
Zero Linking

Performance
Data Transfer Rate
-- USB 2.0	480 MBps (max)
-- USB 1.1	12 MBps (max)
-- IEEE 1394	400 MBps (max)
-- Write	DVD+R	DVD-R	CD-R
	16x: 22.160KB/s (CAV)	16x: 22.160KB/s (CAV)	48x: 7.200KB/s (CAV)
	12x: 16.620KB/s (PCAV)	12x: 16.620KB/s (PCAV)	32x: 4.800KB/s (PCAV)
	6-8x: 8.310-11.080KB/s (PCAV)	6-8x: 8.310-11.080KB/s (PCAV)	16x: 2.400KB/s (CLV)
	6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV)	6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV)	8x: 1.200KB/s (CLV)
	4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)	4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)	4x: 600KB/s (CLV)
	2.4x: 3.324KB/s (CLV)	2x: 2.770KB/s (CLV)
	DVD+R DL	DVD-R DL
	6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV)	6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV)
	4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)	4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)
	2.4x: 3.324KB/s (CLV)	2x: 2.770KB/s (CLV)
-- ReWrite	DVD+RW	DVD-RW	CD-RW
	6-8x: 8.310-11.080KB/s (PCAV)	4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)	24x: 3.600KB/s (PCAV)
	6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV)	2x: 2.770KB/s (CLV)	10x: 1.500KB/s (CLV)
	4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)	1x: 1.385KB/s (CLV)	4x: 600KB/s (CLV)
	2.4x: 3.324KB/s (CLV)
-- Read	DVD-ROM		CD-ROM
	6-16x CAV		20-48x CAV
	5-12x CAV		17-40x CAV
	3-8x CAV		14-32x CAV
	2-5x CAV		10-24x CAV
	2x CLV		8x CLV
			4x CLV
Access Time	<100ms (CD)	<150ms (DVD)
Data Buffer	8MB
Error Rate	Mode1: less than 10^-12bits
	Mode2: less than 10^-9bits
Front Panel
Eject	Auto Eject/Manual Emergency
Disc Loading	Slot loading mechanism
Rear Panel
Power Supply	Power Supply DC +12V
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions	167.1 (W) x 53 (H) x 253.5 (D) mm
Weight	1740 g
Reliability
MTBF	60.000 POH
Disc Loading Eject	20.000 times
Warranty	2 year Fast Warranty Service (in EU, Norway and Switzerland: Collect & Return); 1 year carry-in in other countries

Product codes

	Retail/bulk	Color bezel	USB cable	Adapter + Power cable	Manual	Full & Trial software	Plextools Professional
PX-716UFL/T3	retail	black	x	x	x	x	x
PX-716UFL/T3UKB	retail	black	x	x (UK version)	x	x	x

Specifications

PX-716UFL

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