Copystars announce Plextor 18x dvd duplicator

Copystars announce Plextor 18x dvd duplicator
Plextor px-760 dvd burner 18x

The drive will select the best write strategy, whether it is located in
the AUTOSTRATEGY database or in the firmware database. If no suitale
strategy is found, AUTOSTRATEGY will create a new, optimized strategy
in the database.

2. AUTOSTRATEGY On Mode (Forced):

The drive will create a new write strategy for every new recording,
whether a corresponding strategy exists already in the firmware or not.

3. AUTOSTRATEGY On Mode:

The drive
will use the write strategies from the AUTOSTRATEGY database for
recording. If no suitable strategy is found, a corresponding write
strategy from the firmware's database will be used.

4. AUTOSTRATEGY Off Mode:

The
drive will only use the write strategies from the firmware's database
for recording. If no corresponding write strategy is found, the default
write strategy will be used.

Media Quality Check

To assure you're receiving the best results with your drive, this function checks the quality of blank media.

Write strategy creation

This function offers to create a new write strategy for your blank
media. The drive will create a new write strategy in the AUTOSTRATEGY
database without recording a disc. It is possible to create several
write strategies for the same media, which can be useful if there is a
quality difference among media with the same MID code.

PlexEraser

PlexEraser is a data destruction utility that makes a recorded CD-R or
DVD disc unreadable. The drive will "re-record" over the Lead-in and
data sectors of a write once disc rendering the disc data unusable.
Initially this feature will support DVD+/-R and CD-R media. Firmware
upgrades will add support for DVD+/-R DL media.

SecureRecording

The
SecureRecording function lets you write on a CD-R disc and protect the
data with a password. To view the contents of a password-protected
disc-or even to see a catalog of files-the user must enter the correct
password. The password can be entered via PlexTools Professional
software, or with SecuViewer software.

Buffer underrun proof

The
buffer underrun proof technologies offer a solution to prevent writing
failures during the burning process for CD and DVD by pausing the burn
if the data to the drive write buffer is slowed or stopped. The drive
resumes the burn process after the drive write buffer is refilled.

Silent mode

If the drive
needs to be used in a quiet environment, the drive can be switched to
silent mode. Unique technology that sets the drive for super-silent
operation. By controlling access speed, read/write speed, and tray
opening and closing speed, you reduce drive noise to a whisper. This
technology is excellent for recording studios or offices where low
noise is required.

SpeedRead

Enable reading CD-R
media up to the maximum speed of the drive. Discs that may be damaged
due to mishandling or improper use may shatter due to the higher
rotational forces reached at the maximum read speed of the drive. The
drive's maximum read speed is therefore limited as a safety function.
SpeedRead enables the user to increase the read speed of the drive to
the maximum possible. Plextor recommends examining each disc before
enabling this function.

GigaRec

GigaRec lets you
change the recording capacity of a standard CD-R disc from 70 percent
up to 130 percent of its standard capacity. You can use GigaRec for
CD-DA or data writing at 4X and 8X disc-at-once (DAO). The feature
allows you to get that extra storage on a single disc for a larger
project. For smaller projects, like an audio master, the feature
enables you to use the entire capacity of the disc, increasing the size
of the pits and lands for higher reproductive quality.

VariRec

VariRec provides user
adjustment of the recording power above or below a default level. The
default level reflects an optimized laser power setting with reduced
jitter. Changing this setting will result in a change of sound or sound
quality and may increase the playability or compatibility with existing
players.

Q-Check

PlexTools
Professional software provides a suite of diagnostic tests for blank
and recorded media. The pre-recording tests of blank media allow you to
choose the best media brands and recording parameters for your drive.
The post-recording tests quantify the recording session and provide
analyzer-type results to guarantee you're getting the best recording
possible.

PoweRec

Plextor Optimized
Writing Error Reduction Control (PoweRec) adjusts laser power and
writing speed so they're at the optimum settings for that particular
disc. Using real-time monitoring of the write data, PoweRec can
increase or decrease write power and speed to guarantee the best
possible writing quality with whatever brand media is used.

PlexTools Professional

This
software tool offers a complete suite of recording applications and
supports your drive's advanced quality check functions. Advanced drive
settings such as GigaRec or Silent Mode can be changed. High quality
audio extraction, various recording modes, and copying of files or disc
images can be selected. Media testing with the drive's Q-Check function
allows you to select the best media for your drive and examine the
quality of your recordings. (www.plextools.com)

PlexTools Professional XL

Based on the existing solid code of PlexTools Professional, PlexTools
Professional XL offers more features and extra options. The new layout
with resizable windows and improved graphs, enhanced audio functions
and project options, as well as the unique update check system, is
designed and tuned for the demanding user. (www.plextools.com)

Compatible Formats

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DVD



DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, Multi-Border, Multi-Session, DVD+VR, DVD-VR, DVD+MRW (by firmware upgrade), DRT-DM



CD




CD-DA (CD-DA/CD+G/CD-TEXT), CD-ROM (Mode1/Mode2), CD-ROM XA (Mode2
Form1/2), Audio CD, Data CD, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-I, CD-I Ready,
Mixed CD, CD-Extra, Multi-Session CD, Packet Write CD (Mount Rainier by
firmware upgrade)), Bootable CD

Performance

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DVD+R	DVD-R	CD-R
18x: 24.930KB/s (CAV)	18x: 24.930KB/s (CAV)	48x: 7.200KB/s (CAV)
16x: 22.160KB/s (CAV)	16x: 22.160KB/s (CAV)	40x: 6.000KB/s (CAV)
12x: 16.620KB/s (PCAV)	12x: 16.620KB/s (PCAV)	32x: 4.800KB/s (CAV)
6x-8x: 8.310-11.080KB/s(PCAV)	6x-8x: 8.310-11.080KB/s(PCAV)	24x: 3.600KB/s (PCAV)
6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV)	6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV)	16x: 2.400KB/s (CLV)
4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)	4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)	8x: 1.200 (CLV)
2.4x: 3.324KB/s (CLV)	2x: 2.770KB/s (CLV)	4x: 600 (CLV)
DVD+R DL	DVD-R DL
10x: 13.850KB/s (PCAV)	6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV)
8x: 11.080KB/s (PCAV)	4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)
6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV)	2x: 2.770KB/s (CLV)
4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)
2.4x: 3.324KB/s (CLV)
DVD+RW	DVD-RW	CD-RW
6x-8x: 8.310-11.080KB/s(PCAV)	6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV)	24x: 3.600KB/s (PCAV)
6x: 8.310KB/s (CLV)	4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)	10x: 1.500KB/s (CLV)
4x: 5.540KB/s (CLV)	2x: 2.770KB/s (CLV)	4x: 600KB/s (CLV)
2.4x: 3.324KB/s (CLV)	1x: 1.385KB/s (CLV)
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)

Product codes

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	Retail/bulk	Color bezel	Extra black bezel	ATAPI cable	Manual	Full & Trial software	Plextools Professional
PX-760A/T3	retail	white	x	x	x	x	x
PX-760A/T3K	bulk	white			x		x
PX-760A/T3KB	bulk	black			x		x