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  PX-716AL
Internal E-IDE CD-R & DVD}R Recorder

High speed Double Layer drive (16X) 8.5GB


 Firmware Upgrades
PX-716 writes up to 6X on Double and Dual Layer

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 slot loading Double layer Dual Format drive. The PX-716AL 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-716AL reads CD-ROMs at 48X and DVD-ROMs at 16X.

The PX-716AL comes in internal version (bulk) with a slot loading mechanism.
The PX-716AL provides a longer life span and increased durability, as there is no risk of a tray being broken.

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

PX-716AL 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
  • 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
  • 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-716AL
    Disc CD DVD
    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
    16x: 22.160KB/s (CAV)
    12x: 16.620KB/s (PCAV)
    6-8x: 8.310-11.080KB/s (PCAV)
    6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV)
    4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)
    2.4x: 3.324KB/s (CLV)
    DVD+R DL
    6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV)
    4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)
    2.4x: 3.324KB/s (CLV)
    DVD-R
    16x: 22.160KB/s (CAV)
    12x: 16.620KB/s (PCAV)
    6-8x: 8.310-11.080KB/s (PCAV)
    6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV)
    4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)
    2x: 2.770KB/s (CLV)
    DVD-R DL
    6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV)
    4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)
    2x: 2.770KB/s (CLV)
    CD-R
    48x: 7.200KB/s (CAV)
    32x: 4.800KB/s (PCAV)
    16x: 2.400KB/s (CLV)
    8x: 1.200KB/s (CLV)
    4x: 600KB/s (CLV)
    -- ReWrite DVD+RW
    6-8x: 8.310-11.080KB/s (PCAV)
    6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV)
    4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)
    2.4x: 3.324KB/s (CLV)
    DVD-RW
    4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)
    2x: 2.770KB/s (CLV)
    1x: 1.385KB/s (CLV)
    CD-RW
    24x: 3.600KB/s (PCAV)
    10x: 1.500KB/s (CLV)
    4x: 600KB/s (CLV)
    -- Read DVD-ROM
    6-16x CAV
    5-12x CAV
    3-8x CAV
    2-5x CAV
    2x CLV
    CD-ROM 20-48x CAV
    17-40x CAV
    14-32x CAV
    10-24x CAV
    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 Slot loading mechanism

    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 178,7 mm
    Weight 1 kg

    Reliability
    MTBF 60.000 POH
    Disc Loading Eject 20.000 times
    Product codes
      Retail/bulk Color bezel ATAPI cable Manual Full&Trial software Plextools Professional
    PX-716AL/T3 retail black x x x x
    PX-716AL/T3K bulk white   x   x
    PX-716AL/T3KB bulk black   x   x
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