Plextor PX-755A DVD Burner Review

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Dee
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Article posted 25 Mar 06 11:49

DVD-R/RW Writing performance

 

DVD-R media compatibility and write quality:

In these tests we will be using a Lite-On SHW-16H5S with firmware LS0T along with K-Probe to measure the disc quality. We will also be using the NEC ND-3540A with firmware 1.03 along with CD-Speed for our read-back tests. 

For these DVD writing tests, the Plextor PX-755A was set to the following.

⋅         Power Rec on
⋅         Auto Strategy on
⋅         All media had been stored in the Auto Strategy database prior to writing the disc. 



Brand:

Taiyo Yuden unbranded ‘“ Thanks to SVP (UK) for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Taiyo Yuden

Code:

TYG03

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x (CAV)

Write Time:

6m:13s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

5.5

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.04

The result is very good.





Brand:

Verbatim ‘“ Thanks to Verbatim for providing this media.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

Code:

MCC 03RG20

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x (CAV)

Write Time:

6m:23s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

2.44

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.00

The result is good.





Brand:

Taiyo Yuden unbranded ‘“ Thanks to SVP (UK) for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Taiyo Yuden

Code:

TYG02

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

12x (P-CAV)

Write Time:

6m:56s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

5.12

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.00

PI errors are just within specification, and a cluster of PIF errors near the end of the disc are worrying. The read-back test is perfect. The result is ok, but not what we expected from this very good quality media.




Brand:

HP ‘“ Thanks to Medea International UK for sending us this media

Manufacturer:

CMC Magnetics

Code:

CMC MAGAE1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x (P-CAV)

Write Time:

8m:15s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

28.82

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.04

PI levels are high near the end of the disc but are within specification. PIF error levels are low and our read-back test is perfect; a good result.





Brand:

Traxdata ‘“ Thanks to Conrexx for sending us this media

Manufacturer:

RITEK

Code:

RITEK F1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

12x (P-CAV) PR slowed the burn speed to 12x

Write Time:

7m:03s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

20.42

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.14

The PI error levels are quite high throughout the burn and PIF levels are fairly constant throughout the burn, but all well within specification. The read-back test is perfect and the result is good.



Brand:

BenQ ‘“ Thanks to Daxon (Taiwan) for sending us this media

Manufacturer:

Daxon Inc.

Code:

DAXON 016S

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

12x (P-CAV) PR slowed the burn speed t0 12x

Write Time:

7m:17s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

84.10

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.73

The write quality is good, but the burn speed was cut to 12x.



Brand:

Sony

Manufacturer:

Sony Corporation

Code:

SONY 08D1

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x (P-CAV)

Write Time:

8m:15s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

17.98

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.07

PI errors are quite high, but well within specification. PIF errors are fairly constant throughout the disc, and we have a perfect read-back test. The result is good.





Brand:

BenQ ‘“ Thanks to Daxon Taiwan for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Daxon

Code:

DAXON008S

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

8x

Write Speed:

8x (P-CAV)

Write Time:

8m:16s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

9.99

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.08

The result is good.

Brand:

Ricoh ‘“ Thanks to Ricoh Europe for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

CMC Magnetics

Code:

CMC MAG AM3

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x (CAV)

Write Time:

6m:13s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

1.46

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.13

PI errors are low and PIF errors are well within specification, the result is good.

Brand:

TDK

Manufacturer:

TDK

Code:

TTH02

Disc Type:

DVD-R

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

16x

Write Speed:

16x (CAV)

Write Time:

6m:18s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

15.91

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.02

PI errors are rising towards the end of the disc, but are well within specification. PIF errors values are low, but fairly constant throughout the disc. The result is good.

DVD-ReWritable media:

We used the same testing procedures as we did for DVD-R media.
Our obtained results can be seen below. 





Brand:

Verbatim ‘“ Thanks to Verbatim for sending us this media.

Manufacturer:

Mitsubishi Chemical Corperation

Code:

MKM01RW6X01

Disc Type:

DVD-RW

Capacity:

4483MB

Certified Speed:

6x

Write Speed:

6x (CLV)

Write Time:

10m:24s

PI-8 errors Average/Sec:

10.46

PI-1 failures (PIF) Avg/Sec:

0.04

The Plextor PX-755A has handled the Verbatim DVD-RW media well. A very good result.

To sum it up: Overall, the write quality is generally good/very good on DVD-R and DVD-RW media.

Head on to next page and read about DVD+R DL compatibility and write quality…

4 Comments

Octopuz
Posts: 25
Posted on: 24 Mar 06 11:00
I own this drive. Overall very satisfied. One issue up till now: I burned a CDR Audio disc with Nero (7.x latest version), by dragging some MP3 files to the audio disc. Although the disc is readable, it has a lot of hickups in the audio, which are also shown in the mm:ss indicator. Tried two burning speeds (48x and 4x, does not want to burn slower speeds) on Taiyo Yuden media that always worked in previous burners. I am undecided if this is related to the drive or to the software. Need to do more coas^H^H^H^Htesting for that
adam.mt
Posts: 106
Posted on: 24 Mar 06 19:33
Could be Nero, version 7 has been known to be having some problems producing glitch free audio CDs from mp3s. Unsure whether the latest version (7.0.8.2) still suffers from this or not.
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 10 Sep 07 16:32
Hi, I've got this Plextor PX-755A DVD drive as well now. But I've got some problems. CD's and DVD's read very well, no probs there. CD's also burn well. But when I try to burn DVD's the burning software locks up and the drive doesn't want to give my DVD back. I searched the whole net for this problem but didn't find any solution for this problem. Specs: Intel P4 1.8 GHz 2*515 DDR-SDRAM MSI MS-6547 main board win XP Pro SP2 Burn programs: Nero 7 / Plextools When I try to burn the burning begins well untill the amber light of the 755A starts to flash. Then the burn % meter stops. After 2 minutes the amber light stops flashing and turns green. Now IE7 is stuck, burn program is stuck, DVD is stuck. The only way to get my pc running again is Ctrl+alt+del and stopping the burn program. IE7 still doesn't do a thing and my DVD is still stuck. Pressing the start button for a moment shuts down my pc and then I can start my pc again. Anyone got some pointers for me?
guest
Posts: 15284
Posted on: 03 Jun 08 23:16
I'm the owner of a Plextor PX-755A drive and I'm overall very satisfied of it. Burning and reading goes perfect except for one part, the drive doesn't erase most of my DVD-RWs and DVD+RWs correctly and makes them useless. I'm using Nero 7 with the default drive firmware and tried with Sony DVD+RW and Philips DVD+RW discs, most of both were erased incorrectly. I'm currently installing Nero 8 and looking for a firmware upgrade and hope to get this problem resolved.

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