Yamaha CRW2100SZ - CRW - CD-RW Drive Quick Start Manual page 6

1.2.5) About CD-R and CD-RW Discs
CD-R discs
The CRW2100 drives can write to these discs at 1X, 2X, 4X, 8X, 12X, or
16X speed. These discs can be played back in a CD-ROM drive or a CD
player.
CD-RW discs
There are two types of CD-RW discs: those that support write/rewrite
speeds of 1X, 2X, and 4X, and those that support only 2X. The
CRW2100 drives can write/rewrite at 2X or 4X speed on the first type of
disc and at 2X on the second type of disc. These discs can be read/
played on a device (e.g., CD-ROM drive) that supports "CD-RW."
High Speed CD-RW discs
These discs allow writing/rewriting at 4X to 10X speeds. The CRW2100
drives can write/rewrite these discs at 4X, 8X, or 10X speed. These discs
can be read/played by a CD-RW drive that bears the High Speed CD-RW
logo, or by a device (e.g., CD-ROM drive) that supports "CD-RW."
Important Note: The Orange Book standard defines how all recordable discs (including CD-R and
CD-RW) are written. Part 2 of the Orange Book standard relates to CD-R discs, and Part 3 to CD-RW
discs. The standard was named after the color of the book's pages.
16X-speed writing is enabled with Partial CAV method. See page 6
When writing at 8X or faster speeds, use "high-speed writing
capable" discs.
10X-speed writing is enabled with Full CAV method.
• In order to write, erase, or read these discs using a CD-R/
RW drive, a drive bearing the High Speed CD-RW logo must
be used. When using a CD-ROM drive to read these discs,
the drive must be capable of reading CD-RW discs.
• If these discs are used in a CD-R/RW drive not bearing
the High Speed CD-RW logo, the discs may not be
recognized, resulting in the computer not operating
correctly or other malfunctions occurring.
• Refer to the page at the URL below before attempting to
read these discs on a Yamaha CD-R/RW drive not bearing
the High Speed CD-RW logo.
URL: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/
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