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PX-740A
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Internal E-IDE CD-R & DVD±R Recorder
High speed Double Layer drive (16X) 8.5GB
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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 the PX-740A. The PX-740A writes at 16X for DVD+R, 16X for DVD-R and 8X for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) and 4X for DVD-R DL(Dual Layer). The drive rewrites 8X DVD+RW and 6X DVD-RW. The PX-740A reads CD-ROMs at 48X and DVD-ROMs at 16X.
The PX-740A comes in internal version with a Tray load mechanism.
The Retail package includes: PX-740A (DVD Recorder); E-IDE (ATAPI) cable; screws; Quick Installation Guide; Software (full and trial versions): PlexTools Professional, PlexTools Professional XL, Cyberlink, Nero, Pinnacle, Sonic.
The PX-740A 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-740A, the user has a perfect all-in-one product for creating own home videos, back-ups, composition of photograph collections, saving music...
PX-740A Benefits
- Writing DVD+R: 16x
- DVD-R: 16x
- DL DVD+R: 8X
- DL DVD-R: 4X
- CD-R: 48x
- Rewriting DVD+RW: 8x
- DVD-RW: 6x
- CD-RW: 32x
- Reading DVD-ROM: 16x
- CD-ROM: 48x
- Buffer Underrun Proof Technology: Stops buffer underrun errors
- Supports Lossless Linking (DVD+R/RW)
- Zero Link (DVD-R/RW)
- Supports Background Formatting
- Access Time <100 ms for CD; 150 ms for DVD
- 2MB Buffer
- E-IDE (ATAPI) interface
- PC Compatibility:
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- Pentium 4 1.4Ghz or higher
- 256MB Memory
- 10GB of free disk space
- Compatible with:
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- Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
- MultiRead Compatible
- Supports SPDIF (Digital Audio Output)
- 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 |
- Short length design: 177.5mmm (including front bezel)
- Wide CD-R and CD-RW media compatibility
- Wide range DVD+R/RW media compatibility
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Specifications
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PX-740A
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Write |
ReWrite |
Read |
Play |
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Write |
ReWrite |
Read |
Play |
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| -- CD-ROM |
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| -- CD-ROM + CD-DA |
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| -- CD-ROM XA |
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| -- CD-I |
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| -- PHOTO-CD |
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| -- VIDEO-CD |
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| -- CD-Extra |
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| -- CD-TEXT |
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| -- MULTISESSION |
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| -- DVD-ROM |
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| -- DVD-VIDEO |
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| -- CD+G |
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| Writing Modes |
Track at once |
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Session at once |
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Disc at once |
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Disc at once |
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Multisession |
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Multisession (only for DVD+R) |
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Packet writing |
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Packet writing |
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Random Access Write |
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Sequential Write |
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| Buffer Underrun Proof Technology |
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| Lossless Linking |
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| Zero Linking |
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| Performance |
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| Data Transfer Rate |
| -- Burst (UDMA/33) |
66MB/s |
| -- Write |
DVD+R |
DVD-R |
CD-R |
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16x: 22.160KB/s (CAV) |
16x: 22.160KB/s (CAV) |
48x: 7.200KB/s (CAV) |
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12x: 16.620KB/s (PCAV) |
12x: 16.620KB/s (PCAV) |
40x: 6.000KB/s (CAV) |
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8x: 11.080KB/s |
8x: 11.080KB/s |
32x: 4.800KB/s (PCAV) |
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4x: 5.540KB/s (ZCAV) |
4x: 5.540KB/s (ZCAV) |
24x: 3.600KB/s (PCAV) |
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2.4x: 3.324KB/s |
2.4x: 3.324KB/s |
16x: 2.400 (ZCAV) |
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12x: 1.800 (ZCAV) |
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DVD+R DL |
DVD-R DL |
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8x: 11.080KB/s (PCAV) |
4x: 5.540KB/s (ZCAV) |
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4x: 5.540KB/s (ZCAV) |
2.4x: 3.324KB/s |
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2.4x: 3.324KB/s |
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DVD+RW |
DVD-RW |
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8x: 11.080KB/s (ZCAV) |
6x: 8.310KB/s (ZCAV) |
32x: 4.800KB/s (PCAV) |
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4x: 5.540KB/s (ZCAV) |
4x: 5.540KB/s (ZCAV) |
24x: 3.600KB/s (PCAV) |
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2.4x: 3.324KB/s |
2.4x: 3.324KB/s |
16x: 2.400KB/s |
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10x: 1.500KB/s |
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4x: 600KB/s (ZCAV) |
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16x CAV |
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48x CAV |
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12x CAV |
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40x CAV |
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8x CAV |
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32x CAV |
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6x CAV |
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24x CAV |
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4x CAV |
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16x CAV |
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10x CAV |
| Access Time |
<100ms (CD) |
<150ms (DVD) |
| Data Buffer |
2MB |
| Error Rate |
Mode1: less than 10-12bits |
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Mode2: less than 10-9bits |
Front Panel
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| Eject |
Auto Eject/Manual Emergency |
| Disc Loading |
Tray, Auto load/auto eject |
Rear Panel
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| Power Supply |
DC +5V and DC +12V |
| Audio Connector |
Rear: Analog output |
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Rear: Digital SPDIF output |
Dimensions & Weight
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| Dimensions |
146 x 41.2 x 177.5 mm (short length design!) |
| Weight |
850 gr |
Reliability
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| MTBF |
125.000 POH |
| Tray Loading Eject |
35.000 times |
| Warranty |
2 year Fast Warranty Service (in EU, Norway and Switzerland: Collect & Return); 1 year in other countries |
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