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PX-716A
 
PX-716A

Internal E-IDE 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 Double layer Dual Format drive. The PX-716A 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-716A reads CD-ROMs at 48X and DVD-ROMs at 16X.

The PX-716A comes in internal version with a Tray load mechanism.
The Retail package includes: PX-716A (DVD Recorder), E-IDE (ATAPI) cable, Plextor CD/DVD Utility Software (PlexTools Professional), an extra black front bezel, 16-language manual, attractive software from: Ahead, Pinnacle, Cyberlink, Sonic and Ulead (full and trial versions).

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

PX-716A 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
  • E-IDE (ATAPI) interface
  • PC Compatibility:
    • Pentium 4 1.4Ghz or higher
    • 256MB Memory
    • 10GB of free disk space
  • Compatible with:
    • Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
  • MultiRead Compatible
  • Supports SPDIF (Digital Audio Output)
  • 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-716A

  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
-- Burst (UDMA/33) 66MB/s
-- 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 Tray, Auto load/auto eject

Rear Panel
Power Supply DC +5V and DC +12V
Audio Connector Rear: Analog output
  Rear: Digital SPDIF output

Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions 146 x 41,3 x 170 mm
Weight 1 kg

Reliability
MTBF 60.000 POH
Tray Loading Eject 50.000 times
Warranty 2 year Fast Warranty Service (in EU, Norway and Switzerland: Collect & Return); 1 year in other countries

Software
  Ahead CyberLink Pinnacle Sonic Ulead
CD/DVD Mastering Nero Express 6 SE Power2Go 3.0
(30 days trial)
Instant CD/DVD 8.3 LE
(Limited Edition)
RecordNow!
(30 days trial)
Burn Now
(30 days trial)
Video Editing Nero Vision Express 2
(30 days trial)
PowerDirector 3.0
(30 days trial)
Studio 9
(30 days trial)
My DVD
(30 days trial)
Video Studio 8
(30 days trial)
DVD Authoring Nero Vision Express 2
(30 days trial)
PowerProducer 2.0 Gold
(30 days trial)
Studio 9
(30 days trial)
My DVD
(30 days trial)
DVD Movie Factory 3.5 SE
(30 days trial)
DVD Player Nero ShowTime
(30 days trial)
PowerDVD 5.0
(30 days trial)
     
MultiMedia Player Nero Media Player Media@Show 2.0
(30 days trial)
Instant Audio    
Duplication     Instant Copy    
Other Nero Recode 2
(30 days trial)
PowerBackup 1.0
(30 days trial)
Instant Backup    


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