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  PX-W4012TS
Internal Ultra SCSI CD-Rewriter
40X Write 12X ReWrite 40X Read


 Firmware Upgrades
Leading Edge Performance
Plextor, one of the leading companies for the development and production of CD-ROM drives, CD-Recorders, CD-ReWriters and CD media is expanding its range with the PlexWriter 40/12/40S, which writes CD's at 40-speed, rewrites at 12-speed and reads at 40-speed. The PlexWriter 40/12/40S is the ideal instrument for both professional and private users who want to copy CD's, archive large files, or create multimedia productions.

Designed specifically for the latest black PC cases, Plextor is one of the first companies to offer the choice of both black and white casing using the latest 40-speed writing technology.

The PlexWriter 40/12/40S comes in internal version with a Tray load mechanism.
The Retail package (only available as for the white version) contains: PlexWriter 40/12/40S, 1 blank CD-R disk, 1 blank CD-R/W disk, CD-Recording software Nero + InCD (OEM version), Plextor Utility software (PlexTools), manual in 16 languages, mounting screws, audio cable.
The Bulk package contains: PlexWriter 40/12/40S, manual in 16 languages, Plextor Utility software (PlexTools), audio cable.

The PlexWriter 40/12/40S is supported by a unique two-year On-Site Collect & Return** guarantee 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 PlexWriter 40/12/40S, the user has a perfect all-in-one product for backup, duplication and all multimedia applications. CD's can be written, rewritten and read on a single unit, and at the highest possible speed.

PlexWriter 40/12/40S Benefits
  • 40X write Zone CLV (150/600/1200/2400/3000/3600/4800/6000 KB/s)
  • 12X rewrite (1800KB/s)
  • 17X-40X read CAV (2600KB/s - 6000KB/s)
  • Ultra SCSI Interface
  • BURN-Proof Technology (Buffer Under RuN Proof)
  • PoweRec Technology (Plextor Optimised Writing Error Reduction Control)
  • VariRec Technology (Variable Recording)
  • Access Time 120 ms
  • 4MB Buffer
  • Capable of reading and writing CD TEXT information
  • Compatible with:
             Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, MacOS
  • MultiRead Compatible
  • Mount Rainier Ready
  • 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
  • An optimised PCB circuit to reduce noise to get a higher quality of CD
  • 2 year* full-warranty (parts, labour and replacement) with On-Site Collect & return Service** (EU countries + Norway and Switzeland)
  • Writes CD-ROM Modes 1 and 2, CD-XA Form 1 and 2, CD-DA, CD-I, Video CD & Photo CD.
  • Creates Audio CD, CD Extra, Enhanced CD, Photo CD, CD-I & Video CD Titles.
  • Supports Disk-At-Once, Track-At-Once, Multisession, Packet Writing modes.
  • Wide CD-R and CD-RW media compatibility (74min and Type80 - 79min)
  • Includes PlexTools

  • Specifications PX-W4012TS
    Disc  
    Usable Formats Write/ReWrite Read Play
    -- CD-DA * * *
    -- CD-ROM * *  
    -- CD-ROM + CD-DA * * *
    -- CD-ROM XA * *  
    -- CD-I * *  
    -- PHOTO-CD * *  
    -- VIDEO-CD * *  
    -- CD-Extra * * *
    -- CD+G * * *
    -- CD-TEXT * *  
         
    Writing Modes Track at once
    Session at once
    Disc at once
    Multisession
    Packet writing

    BURN-Proof Explanation link
    PoweRec Explanation link
    VariRec Explanation link


    Performance
    Data Transfer Rate
    -- Burst (Ultra SCSI) 20MB/s
    -- Write CD-R
    40X: 6000KB/s Z-CLV
    32X: 4800KB/s Z-CLV
    24X: 3600KB/s Z-CLV
    20X: 3000KB/s CLV
    16X: 2400KB/s CLV
    8X: 1200KB/s CLV
    4X: 600KB/s CLV
    1X: 150KB/s CLV
    CD-DA
    40X: 6000KB/s Z-CLV
    32X: 4800KB/s Z-CLV
    24X: 3600KB/s Z-CLV
    20X: 3000KB/s CLV
    16X: 2400KB/s CLV
    8X: 1200KB/s CLV
    4X: 600KB/s CLV
    1X: 150KB/s CLV
    -- ReWrite 12X: 1800KB/s CLV
    10X: 1500KB/s CLV
    4X: 600KB/s CLV
    -- Read 17X-40X: 2.6-6.0 MB/s CAV
    14X-32X: 2.1-4.8 MB/s CAV
    10X-24X: 1.5-3.6 MB/s CAV
    8X: 1200KB/s CLV
    4X: 600KB/s CLV
    Access Time < 120ms
    Data Buffer 4MB
    Error Rate Mode1: less than 10-12bits
    Mode2: less than 10-9bits

    Front Panel
    Eject Auto Eject/Manual Emergency
    Lights Indication ON - DISC IN
    Disc Loading Tray, Auto load/auto eject
    Headphone Jack Stereo mini-jack, 0.8V at 32 Ohms

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

    Dimensions & Weight
    Dimensions 146 x 41.3 x 202 mm
    Weighty 1.2 kg

    Reliability
    MTBF 60.000 POH (15% duty cycle)
    Tray Loading Eject 100.000 times
    Warranty 2 year *
    Service On-Site Collect&Return Service **


    *only valid in Europe, Middle-East an Africa.
    **(EU-Countries + Norway and Switzerland)

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