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F E AT U R E S }
• 4-in-1 combo drive: 12X DVD-ROM, 20X
CD-R, 10X CD-RW and 40X CD-ROM
• BURN-Proof technology prevents buffer
underrun errors
• PoweRec-II technology is a sophisticated
write strategy providing superior quality
recording at maximum speed for your
chosen media
• Self-diagnostics is a new feature to
allow users to determine if a problem
experienced is drive related or not
• Superior 40X Digital Audio Extraction
(DAE)
• Black CD tray minimizes jitter
• Windows 95*/98/ME/2000/XP
compatible
*Not supported by Roxio Easy CD Creator
• 1-year full warranty (parts, labor
and replacement)
• Unlimited toll-free tech support
READ DVD
4-in-1 Internal EIDE (ATAPI)
20X CD-Write, 10X CD-Rewrite, 40X CD-Read, 12X DVD-Read
Plextor’s first PlexCombo 4-in-1 internal E-IDE (ATAPI)
drive offers all the advantages of our legendary
CD-RW drives along with DVD-ROM capabilities.
For years, Plextor® has been the most trusted
name in CD drives for professional use. Now, you
too can choose from our award-winning drives
which offer exceptional performance, best quality
recording at the fastest speeds, reliability and
ease of use.
Work and play with the best
Create a 650 MB disc for work in less than 4
minutes, recording at 20X. Rewrite a disc at a
remarkable 10X. Or browse through a disc at a
speed-reading 40X. Then, take a break and watch
a DVD movie or play a DVD game. The Plextor
PlexCombo will deliver top performance no
matter how you spend your time, project after
project, movie after movie, year after year.
Performance you can rely on
The PlexCombo has a unique technology and
feature combination that offers unparalleled
reliability.
BURN-Proof technology prevents buffer under-
run errors which allows you to multi-task during
a recording session.
PoweRec-II (Plextor Optimized Writing Error
Reduction Control) technology is a sophisticated
write strategy for superior quality and stable
recording at maximum speed.
Superior 40X digital audio extraction (DAE)
eliminates audio pops, clicks and hisses.
Self-diagnostics is a new feature to allow users
to determine if a problem experienced is drive
related or not.
Black CD tray minimizes jitters and reduces
C1 error rates. Optimized PCB circuits near the
power supply decrease noise and provide clean
power to the drive, improving both jitter and
deviation levels.
Easy to install
With an E-IDE (ATAPI) interface and plug and play
compatibility, the PlexCombo is a snap to install
and use. The PlexCombo can be installed horizon-
tally or vertically.
CD-RW/DVD-ROM
For all your applications
You won’t find a better drive for data backups,
creating music CDs, archiving and sharing digital
images with friends, and watching DVD movies
or playing DVD games.
Powerful software that works for you
Roxio Easy CD Creator™ Make the most of your
creativity. Archive and backup files, customize
audio, author and duplicate CDs.
Roxio DirectCD™ Drag and drop files to CD-R and
CD-RW media, just like with a hard drive or floppy.
SimpliCD® by Oak Technology You can easily
record audio, slide shows and video in Digital
Media Recorder. And copy any CD as you would a
floppy disk.
PowerDVD by CyberLink® World-acclaimed
PowerDVD offers flexible video and audio play-
back entertainment on the PC with customizable
video and audio controls to deliver the highest
quality viewing and listening experience.
Special bonus software includes:
Stomp Click’N Design 3d (trial version)
Design like a pro and create spectacular, profes-
sional-looking labels and jewel case inserts.
Plextor Liquid Player+ Stream, download, rip,
playback and burn music with one player!
Backed by premier support
Plextor offers both a one-year warranty on parts,
labor and replacement and unlimited toll-free
technical support to help you get the most out of
your investment.
A winning combo
With all these advantages is it any wonder
Plextor has been the preferred choice of
professionals, including top recording artists,
IT specialists and technology consultants.
You can rely on Plextor’s PlexCombo for your
work and play.
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Performance
Data Transfer Rate Z-CLV and CLV write / CAV read and CLV read
Sustained Read/Write Speeds 17X-40X (read only) 2.6-6.0 MB/sec (Mode 1, Mode 2, CD-DA and CD-R)
20X (write only) 3.0 MB/sec (CD-R)
16X (write only) 2.4 MB/sec (CD-R)
14X-32X (read only) 2.08-4.8 MB/sec
10X-24X (read only) 1.56-3.6 MB/sec
10X (rewrite only) 1.5 MB/sec
8X (read/write) 1.2 MB/sec
4X (read/write/rewrite) 600 KB/sec
1X (write only) 150 KB/sec (CD-R)
5X-12X (DVD read only) 6.75-16.2 MB/sec (Single-layer disc)
3X-8X (DVD read only) 4.05-10.8 MB/sec (Dual-layer disc)
2X (DVD read only) 2.7 MB/sec (Playing DVD-Video)
1X (DVD read only) 1.35 MB/sec (Playing DVD Video)
Burst Read/Write 16.6 MB/sec (PIO Mode 4/DMA Mode 2)
33 MB/sec (Ultra DMA Mode 2)
Average CD Random Access <100 ms
Average DVD Random Access <150 ms
Buffer 2 MB
Error Rate Mode 1: block/1012 bits, Mode 2: block/109 bits
Spindle Motor Brushless

Reliability
MTBF 60,000 POH
Tray Load/Unload 75,000 times (In and Out)

Recommended Media
CD-R (74 min or 80 min) 20X Fuji (Futalo), Kodak, Maxell, Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Mitsui Chemicals, Ricoh, Taiyo Yuden
16X Fuji (Cyanine), Kodak, Maxell, Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Mitsui Chemicals, Ricoh,
Taiyo Yuden, TDK
12X-1X Fuji, Kodak, Maxell, Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Mitsui Chemicals, Ricoh, Taiyo Yuden, TDK
CD-RW (74 min) 10-4X Verbatim/Mitsubishi Chemical, Ricoh

(All CD-RW Media is rewritable up to 1,000 times)

Disc Minimum System Requirements

Useable Formats CD-DA, CD-Extra, CD-ROM Mode 1, CPU Pentium® II 350 MHz or equivalent
Mixed CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo RAM 64 MB
CD, Video CD, CD-I, ATAPI DMA should be set to ON. IDE con-
Multi-session, CD-Text, CD+G, CD- troller must be set to PIO Mode 4 /
ROM Mixed Mode, UDF DMA Mode 2 or Auto (Consult the
Disc Diameter 12 cm (74, 79 minutes) Users Manual or Plextor’s Web site
Recording Modes Track-at-once, Disc-at-once, Session-at- FAQs for current details on specific IDE
once, Multi-session, Fixed and Variable chip sets and drives)
Packet Writing Sound Card For audio playback
Graphics 800x600 display, 16-bit color
Front Panel OS Support Windows® 95*/98/ME/2000/XP™
Eject Auto Eject/Manual Emergency/Software Macintosh® compatible**
Control *Not supported by Roxio Easy CD Creator

Lights Power on/Disc Access/Writing/Disc **Mac software is not included

Type/Reading
Disc Loading Auto load/auto eject Dimensions & Weight
Headphone Jack Stereo Mini-jack, 0.8 V at 32 Ohms
Volume Control Wheel Knob Dimensions (W/H/D) 5.75 in x 1.63 in x 7.48 in (without
front panel)
Rear Panel Weight 2.42 lbs
Power Supply DC +5 V and DC +12 V
Interface Connector IDE host adapter and 40-pin Flat E-IDE
cable
Audio Output Analog output, Molex connector
Jumper Switches DMA; Master; Slave; Cable Select
SPDIF Digital Audio Out

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