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  PX-W4012TSE
External 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 external version of 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.

The PlexWriter 40/12/40S comes with a Tray load mechanism.
The Retail package 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, power adapter, power 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-W4012TSe
    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
    RCA Jacks

    Dimensions & Weight
    Dimensions 181 x 59.4 x 308.5 mm
    Weight 2.6 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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