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Yamaha CRW2100IX Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Fcc Information

    This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.

  • Page 3: Laser Information

    LASER INFORMATION Laser Product Class: Class 1 CAUTION Laser Diode Properties Use of controls or adjustments or performance of Wavelength: 780-787 nm procedures other than those specified herein may result Pulse Durations and Max. Output in hazardous radiation exposure. at the lens of the Laser Pickup Unit Read Mode: 0.7mW (Continuous) ACHTUNG...
  • Page 5 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, fire or damage to the device. Return the device immediately to the store at which it was purchased or alternatively, to the nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual).
  • Page 7 Otherwise, dust can build up inside the device, increasing the risk of fire or damage. For information about servicing charges, contact the store at which the device was purchased or alternatively, the nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual). The device should be serviced about once a year.
  • Page 8 WARRANTY YAMAHA AND SUPPLIERS ACCEPT NO LIABILITY FOR THE LOSS OF ANY DATA OR ANY PROBLEMS CAUSED AS A RESULT. AS A PRECAUTION, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE DISCS BE TESTED AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN WRITTEN TO.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    This document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, transmitted or reduced to any electronic medium of machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Yamaha. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    16X speed. Reliable writing Yamaha’ s proprietary Pure-Phase Laser System improves jitter values to allow the signal to be recorded accurately. In addition, the 8MB buffer memory and Running OPC technology further enhance reliability.
  • Page 11 Technology that reduces phase interference of the laser beam, so that it shines accurately on the disc. *2. Jitter value An important measure of recording quality. This has been improved 25% compared with Yamaha models not using this technology. *3. Running OPC CD-R/RW discs vary by manufacturer in their recording characteristics, and the laser output required to write data differs by disc.

  • Page 12: Before Use

    IEEE1394 Interface Card (PCI or CardBus) For the CRW2100IX to work properly with your computer, your IEEE1394 interface card must be OHCI compliant. As of writing, Yamaha has verified compatibility with following cards: Manufacturer Product...

  • Page 13: Macintosh Users

    Before Use n For latest information about approved IEEE1394 interface cards, check YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive web site at http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/. n Some IEEE1394 interface cards may not work properly with your computer. If you newly purchase and install the interface card, make sure of the compatibility not only with your computer, but also with the CRW2100IX drive.

  • Page 14: Supported Discs

    • 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/ *1 Compatible with Orange Book Part 2.
  • Page 15 Before Use About CD-ROM A CD-ROM disc is a compact disc containing high-density read-only data. It has many applications, including the playback of music and video, the archiving of data, as well as on-line documentation. The following are descriptions of each CD-ROM format: CD-DA: Up to 79 minutes of stereo audio is written in 16-bit resolution at a sampling rate of 44.1kHz for a 79 minutes disc.

  • Page 16: Setup Flowchart

    Setup Flowchart The flowcharts below show the procedure for setting up the CRW2100IX drive. For easy cross-referencing, each step includes relevant pages in this manual. Windows Users Make sure that system STEP configuration (CPU, RAM, OS and so on) of your computer meets the requirements of the CRW2100IX drive (P.

  • Page 17: Macintosh Users

    Setup Flowchart Macintosh Users Make sure that system STEP configuration (CPU, RAM, OS and so on) of your computer meets the requirements of the CRW2100IX drive (P. 4). STEP Install the CD writing software. STEP Set up the CRW2100IX drive (P.

  • Page 18: Setup Procedures

    Setup Procedures Serial Number Once you have taken the CRW2100IX drive out of its packaging, you should immediately note down the serial number found at the rear of the drive under the bar code. You may need to refer to this number when requesting Customer Support services.

  • Page 19: Connections

    Setup Procedures Connections Before connecting the CRW2100IX drive and the computer as described below, make sure that you have installed appropriate CD writing software (P . 3, 4). If you use Windows and in case newly install the CD writing software, first disconnect all IEEE1394 devices from your computer.
  • Page 20 Setup Procedures 4 Connect the other end of the power cable to an AC outlet. n The power unit inside the CRW2100IX will automatically adjust itself to the local voltage (100 to 240 volts). 5 Press the POWER switch on the drive’s front panel to turn the unit on. n Confirm that the LED on the front panel flashes green and then shines steady orange a moment after the power switch is turned on.
  • Page 21 Setup Procedures 6 Connect either IEEE1394 port on the drive’s rear panel to an IEEE1394 (FireWire or i.LINK) port on the computer using the supplied IEEE1394 interface cable (with a 6-pin connector at each end). Connection to a PC desktop or tower computer IEEE1394 port IEEE1394 ports IEEE1394...
  • Page 22 Setup Procedures Connection to a Macintosh computer IEEE1394 (FireWire) ports IEEE1394 ports IEEE1394 CRW2100IX interface cable rear panel n You can connect the interface cable to either IEEE1394 port on the CRW2100IX drive. n The IEEE1394 standard defines the maximum cable length of a single interface cable as 4.5 meters.
  • Page 23 Setup Procedures Notes on Connecting IEEE1394 Devices Remember the following notes when connecting the CRW2100IX drive to the host computer along with other IEEE1394 devices. For optimum performance of writing a CD, connect the CRW2100IX directly or solely to the host computer. Do not connect or disconnect any IEEE1394 devices while the CRW2100IX is in operation (especially when writing to a disc).

  • Page 24: Connecting And Disconnecting Ieee1394 Devices

    Setup Procedures Restricted Connections Avoid creating a looped connection that sends data output from a device back to the same device. The illustration below shows an example of such a loop (at the host computer). No Good Connecting and Disconnecting IEEE1394 Devices Connecting Devices Your IEEE1394 devices (including the CRW2100IX drive) are supposed to be connected to an IEEE1394 chain or tree connection even while the host...

  • Page 25: Verifying The Hardware Installation

    Panels] and open the [System] control panel. In the [System Properties] window, select the [Device Manager] tab. If you can find a new CD drive icon (YAMAHA CRW2100E), an IEEE1394 bus controller icon, and an SBP2 icon as shown below, you have successfully installed both the drive and the IEEE1394 interface card as Windows OS recognizes both devices.
  • Page 26 CRW2100IX is recognized, disconnect other FireWire interface devices temporaly. n The FireWire version that supports the CRW2100IX is 2.2.2 or later. Your CD writing software will show a device name, YAMAHA CRW2100E, which corresponds to the CRW2100IX drive (product name).

  • Page 27: Operations

    Operations Front Panel Manual Eject hole Eject button POWER switch Disc tray Press this button Press this button to Only use this if no other The tray is used to when you need to power up the drive method is available for hold the disc.

  • Page 28: Rear Panel

    Operations Rear Panel LINE OUT (L/R) AC IN socket Analog line level audio Connect the supplied outputs. Connect an external power cable here. (P. 10) audio device such as powered speakers here. LINE OUT IEEE1394 AC IN SER. NO. IEEE1394 ports Serial number sticker Connect other IEEE1394 (P.

  • Page 29: Loading A Disc

    Operations Loading a Disc 1 Open the tray by pressing the Eject button on the CRW2100IX drive’s front panel. 2 Place the disc onto the tray with its label or printing facing upward. 3 Press the Eject button to close the tray. n When a disc is loaded, the LED is lit up in orange first, then changes to green.

  • Page 30: Manually Ejecting A Disc In An Emergency

    Operations Manually Ejecting a Disc in an Emergency If the disc tray fails to open for some reason, such as malfunction of the internal spring-loaded mechanism or power outage, it can be opened manually. You should only attempt to eject a disc manually as a last resort. Malfunctions may occur if you do this too frequently.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    You may encounter troubles while using the CRW2100IX drive. This section gives symptoms and possible solutions or step-by-step procedures to walk around. Also refer to the YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drives web sites for more information. URL for YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drives web sites: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/...
  • Page 32 When the drive does not accept a specific disc, the disc has a problem such as scratches on its surface, warping or other reasons. If the drive does not accept any disc, consult your nearest Yamaha dealer for repair. The disc is not loaded.
  • Page 33 Now try loading the disc. If a specific disc is automatically ejected or not loaded, that disc is a problem. If the drive does not accept any supported discs (and the LED remains orange), consult your nearest Yamaha dealer for repair.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting The “Buffer Underrun” error message is displayed. Try the following: • Lower the writing speed setting. • Create an image file of the CD on the computer's hard drive. • Defragment the hard drive. • Close other applications such as screensaver, task scheduler, and so on. •...

  • Page 35: Appendix

    Appendix Writing Modes Disc-at-Once (DAO) This mode is used when writing a complete disc in a single pass without pausing. Data cannot be added later, even if the full capacity of the blank disc has not been used. Example: General CD-ROM Data Track 1 Any remaining space...
  • Page 36 Appendix Session-at-Once (SAO) As a writing method that combines the advantages of the above-mentioned “Disc- at-Once” and “Track-at-Once,” you can combine multiple tracks into one session and write them, and then add additional data. For example, this is the writing method used to create a CD EXTRA format CD. The audio tracks will be recorded in the first session and the data will be recorded in the second.

  • Page 37: About The Firmware

    To ensure more reliable operations and enhanced performance of the CRW2100IX drive, updates to the firmware will be made available. You can find information about the most recent firmware for the drive on YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drives web site. URL for YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drives web sites: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/...

  • Page 38: Led Indicator Messages

    Appendix LED Indicator Messages The following LED messages while the CRW2100IX drive is turned on. Indicator Messages Status LED Color Ready (with disc) Green Ready (no disc) Orange Tray operation (opening/closing) Blinking (constant) Green Tray fully opened — Reading disc information (TOC) Blinking (constant) Green Initial access in writing...

  • Page 39: Crw2100Ix Specifications

    Appendix CRW2100IX Specifications Supported Formats Write Read Play CD-DA (*4) CD-G CD TEXT CD-ROM (*1) Mixed Mode CD-ROM (*4) (CD-ROM+CD-DA) CD-ROM XA (*1) (*4) Photo CD (*1) (*2)(*3) (*4) Video CD (*4) CD-i (*3) CD EXTRA (*1) (*4) *1: includes multisession *2: suitable disc required *3: suitable application *4: suitable application software...

  • Page 40: Operating Environment

    Appendix Data Buffer Size 8MB (3,224 sectors) Average Random Access Time 160 msec (reading) Sector Size 2,048 ~ 2,352 B Installing Style Horizontal Disc Loading Type Front auto-loading tray loading Audio Out Analog audio output Frequency range: 20 – 20,000 Hz Output level: 700mVrms Digital audio output Voltage Rating...

  • Page 41: Index

    Appendix Index Symbols Jitter value ..........1 1394 bus controller ......16 4-pin IEEE1394 connector ....13 6-pin IEEE1394 cennector ....13 lead-in ..........26 lead-out ..........26 LED ..........18, 29 AC IN socket ........19 LINE OUT (L/R) ......... 19 Apple System Profiler ......
  • Page 43 Bei weiteren Fragen wenden Sie sich Sitte an Ihren Händler oder eine der folgenden Firmen. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche figurant dans la liste suivante : Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor póngase en contacto con su distribuidor o una de las...

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