(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Fax: Type of Equipment: Model Name: Yamaha Electronics Corporation, USA. 6660 Orangethorpe Avenue Buena Park, CA 90620 714-522-9105 714-670-0108 CD Recordable/Rewritable Drive CRW-70 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Laser Product Class: Class 1 Laser Diode Properties Wavelength: 780 – 787 nm Pulse Durations and Max. Output at the lens of the Laser Pickup Unit Read Mode: 0.85 mW (Continuous) Write Mode: Max. 38 mW (for 424 ns, Min. Cycle 115.7 ns) Laserprodukt-Klasse: Klasse 1 Eigenschaften der Laserdiode Wellenlänge: 780 – 787 nm Impulsdauer und max. Ausgang an der Linse der Laser-Abtasteinheit Lesemodus: 0.85 mW (kontinuierlich) Schreibmodus: Max. 38 mW (für 424 ns, Zyklusmin.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS CAREFULLY TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE DEVICE. These precautions explain how to use the device correctly and safely, thereby preventing injury to yourself and others. This section has been sub-divided into a WARNING section and a CAUTION section, according to the likelihood and nature of any potential injuries or damage inflicted. They relate to your personal safety, and also help you minimize the risk of damaging the device.
● The drive should not be exposed to temperatures outside the range 5 – 35 °C (41 – 95 °F) to avoid risk of malfunction, fire or personal injury. ● Clean the AC power plug regularly, especially the blades, to avoid the risk of insulation failure or fire due to humidity. ● Do not pull on the cord itself when disconnecting from the electrical outlet, or let objects rest or roll on the cord, as this can damage the cord and cause electrical shock or fire.
● Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the device. Do not use benzene, paint thinners, detergents, or chemically treated wiping cloths as these may damage the unit. Do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber objects on the device as chemical reactions can cause damage to the device. ● Do not rest your weight on or place heavy objects on the device, or use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors, as damage to the unit or personal injury may occur.
● The information contained in this manual is subject to change without prior notice. ● All trademarks contained in this manual belong to their respective owners. ● Yamaha does not bear any responsibility for a problem that occurs as a result of any operations carried out other than those stated in the manual that came with the drive. ● Reproduction of this manual, either in part or in full, is expressly forbidden. ■ Precautions for Transportation Keep the original box for future transportation.
Table of Contents Handling Discs and Data ........................................................... 1 Handling Discs........................................................................................ 1 Copyright ................................................................................................ 1 Disclaimer of Indemnity ......................................................................... 1 Supported Discs ..............................................................................
Handling Discs and Data Handling Discs To avoid trouble such as writing errors, the loss of recorded data, and a breakdown in the drive, take the following precautions when handling discs. • Do not place discs in a hot or damp place or where they will be exposed to direct sunlight. • Do not touch the surface of a disc. When handling a disc, hold it by the edges. • Remove dust and dirt from the surface of a disc. Use an air spray to remove dust.
Handling Discs and Data Supported Discs The CRW-70 drive can write on discs that carry the following logos: For the latest information about discs already checked for compatibility with the drive, go to the YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive web site. URL: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/ CD-R discs • The CRW-70 drive can write onto these discs at 1X, 2X, 4X, 8X or 12X speed. • These discs can be read/played on a CD-ROM drive or a CD player.
What is Orange Book? The Orange Book is a collection of standards for CD-R and CD-RW, and sometimes refers to the standards themselves. The Orange Book Part 2 deals chiefly with CD-R discs, and the Orange Book Part 3 with CD-RW discs. The book takes its name from its orange colored cover. Audio CDs and CD-ROMs Ordinary audio CDs that can be played back on a CD player contain sounds or music data data recorded in a format called CD-DA (Compact Disc-Digital Audio).
Handling Discs and Data Partial CAV (Constant Angular Velocity) The CLV (Constant Linear Velocity) method is generally used to write data on a CD-R disc. In writing by the CLV method, the disc rotation speed is adjusted to keep the data writing speed (data transfer rate) constant at any part of the disc. In contrast, the CAV method (Constant Angular Velocity) method exercises control so as to keep the disc rotation speed constant.
Features of the CRW-70 Drive High speed writing/reading The CRW-70 drive supports up to 12X-speed writing of CD-R discs*1, and up to 8X-speed writing/rewriting of CD-RW discs. The drive also supports data reading and digital audio data extraction at up to 24X speed. USB 2.0 compatible USB 2.0 provides high-speed data transfer capability (max. speed 480 Mbits/sec.). The transfer speed is about 40 times faster than the USB 1.1 standard.
Features of the CRW-70 Drive Running OPC (Optimum Power Control) Running OPC automatically adjusts the output of the laser according to the characteristics of the disc being used. Running OPC provides greatly enhanced recording reliability for various manufacturers’ discs. High-fidelity digital audio The CRW-70 drive supports extraction of digital audio data at up to 24X speed, as well as the recording of digital sound with complete fidelity even when writing at 12X speed.
Buffer Underrun defined CD-R/RW drives are equipped with a buffer memory. This memory temporarily stores data while a disc is being recorded. When the buffer memory becomes empty (due to unexpected interruptions or the system’s inability to keep up with the writing process), a writing error occurs. This error is known as a “buffer underrun error.” Data If data transfer is interrupted... Data is stored in the buffer memory...
Features of the CRW-70 Drive Test writing for Buffer Underrun Test writing is a function to check for the likely occurrence of Buffer Underrun on your computer system. The CD writing software that came with the CRW-70 drive includes test writing functions for this purpose. When Buffer Underrun Protection is activated (Default), test writing cannot be selected on your writing software. To use test writing, Buffer Underrun Protection should be deactivated.
Before Use System Requirements When the CRW-70 drive is connected to a computer and used as a CD-R/ RW drive, the system environments must satisfy the following conditions. If your computer does not meet the requirements listed below, the CRW-70 drive may not be able to write at the maximum speed. Hardware • • • • • PC/AT-compatible computer CPU: Pentium II-class or higher, 300 MHz or faster RAM: 64 MB or more USB port (USB 2.
Before Use Connecting the drive to a USB 1.1 port If the CRW-70 drive is connected to a USB 1.1 port, which is one of the typical USB ports installed as standard on computers, the drive operates in accordance with USB 1.1 standard. For reliable data writing, Buffer Underrun Protection should be activated and the writing speed should be set to 8X on the CD writing software. With a USB 1.1 port, the data reading speed is 6X at maximum. USB cable Use the USB cable provided.
Hard drive space Writing data on a CD-R/RW disc requires 50 MB to 100 MB of free space as a working area on the hard drive. When writing data on a CD-R/RW disc after creating an image file, there must be enough free space on the hard drive to store the image file in addition to the working area (a total of up to about 900 MB). However, this hard drive space for image files is not needed when directly writing onto a CD-R/RW disc from a hard drive or CD-ROM using the CRW-70 drive (on-the-fly writing).
Exterior Features 1 2 5 3 4 7 6 9 10 8 11 12 1 Eject ( ) button Used to open the top cover. (→P. 15, 16) 2 Top cover 3 POWER LED Lights up orange when the CRW-70 drive is turned on. (→P. 20) 4 BUSY LED Indicates the operation status of the CRW-70 drive. (→P. 43) 5 Display Indicates the operation status of the CRW-70 drive. (→P. 14, 44) 6 Skip REW ( ) button Allows you to rewind to the beginning of a track. (→P. 30) 7 Pause/stop ( ) button Allows you to stop or pause a track. (→P.
13 14 15 16 13 LINE OUT jack Enables you to output sound to an audio device such as external speakers. Stereo mini-jack specifications. (→P. 27) 14 DC IN connector Used to connect the AC adapter provided. (→P. 19) 15 USB ( ) port Used to connect the USB cable provided. (→P. 18) 16 Manual eject lever Used to eject the disc if it cannot be ejected normally. (→P.
Exterior Features Display 1 2 3 4 5 1 Audio display Shows when an audio CD is loaded. (→P. 44) 2 MP3 display Shows when an MP3 disc is loaded. (→P. 44) 3 Counter (→P. 44) 4 Playback mode Indicates the playback mode of a track. (→P. 31, 44) The four playback modes are normal playback, one-track repeat playback, full repeat playback and random playback. 5 Volume indicator The volume is indicated by a bar. (→P.
Loading/Removing a Disc You cannot load or eject a disc when the CRW-70 drive is turned off. Loading a Disc 1 Press the eject button. The top cover opens. If it does not fully open, lift it up manually. Note Do not try to force the top cover open by hand. Doing so can damage the CRW-70 drive and the disc. 2 Load the disc. Press the center of the disc onto the CRW-70 drive spindle until it clicks into place. Do not use excessive force or touch the pickup.
Loading/Removing a Disc Removing a Disc 1 Press the eject button. The top cover opens. If it does not fully open, lift it up manually. 2 Remove the disc. Press on the CRW-70 drive spindle and lift the disc up by the edge. Press down here Lift 3 Close the top cover. Press here Note Do not open the top cover during reading or writing. Doing so can prevent normal computer operation.
Using the CRW-70 Drive as a CD-R/RW Drive (When Connected to a Computer) Setup Procedure (Flowchart) The flowchart below shows the steps you need to follow to set up your CRW-70 drive. Make sure that your computer and operating system are compatible with the CRW-70 drive. (→ →P. 9, 10) Will you install a USB 2.0 interface card? If the CRW-70 drive is connected to a USB 1.1 Yes port, the drive operates in accordance with USB 1.1 standard. (→P. 10) No Prepare a USB 2.0-compliant interface card. (→ →P.
Using the CRW-70 Drive as a CD-R/RW Drive (When Connected to a Computer) Always install the CRW-70 drive horizontally. STEP 1 Connect the CRW-70 Drive 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Check that the power switch of the CRW-70 drive is turned off. Power switch 3 Connect the USB cable that came with the CRW-70 drive. The USB cable provided has two types of plug: a series A plug and a series B plug.
4 Connect the AC adapter provided to the DC IN connector of the drive. Insert the AC adapter cable so that the arrow on the cable plug faces upwards. DC IN connector Arrow AC adapter cable plug (provided) 5 Connect the power cable provided to the AC adapter (➀). Connect the other end of the power cable to the AC outlet (➁). ➀ Power cable (provided) ➁ Notes • • • • Electrical plugs/sockets vary according to country/region. Only operate the drive with the AC adapter provided.
Using the CRW-70 Drive as a CD-R/RW Drive (When Connected to a Computer) 6 Turn on the power switch of the CRW-70 drive. Power switch When the power is turned on, the power LED on the front panel lights up orange.
7 Connect the USB cable provided to the computer. Insert the series A plug (with a rectangular cross section) of the USB cable provided in the USB port of the interface card. USB cable (provided) USB port Series A plug When the CRW-70 drive and computer are connected, the busy LED flashes green and then lights up orange and “PC” shows on the display. Notes • Be sure to connect the drive to the USB port of the computer.
Using the CRW-70 Drive as a CD-R/RW Drive (When Connected to a Computer) For Windows Me/2000 Professional/XP Windows Me, 2000 Professional or XP automatically installs the standard device drivers. Note The device driver needs to be installed for each USB port. If you connect the CRW70 drive to a USB port for which the device driver has not yet been installed, a message will appear prompting you to install the device driver again.
For Windows 2000 Professional Click Start on the taskbar, select Setting, Control Panel and System, and click the Hardware tab and Device Manager to open the Device Manager window. Make sure that “YAMAHA CRW-70 USB Device” is displayed under “DVD/CD-ROM drives,” and “USB Mass Storage Device” under “Universal Serial Bus controllers.” For Windows XP Click start on the taskbar, and select Control Panel and System, and click the Hardware tab and Device Manager to open the Device Manager window.
Using the CRW-70 Drive as a CD-R/RW Drive (When Connected to a Computer) STEP 4 Install the CD Writing Software Install the CD writing software that came with the CRW-70 drive. For details about how to install and use the software, refer to the documentation that came with it. Disconnecting the CRW-70 Drive The CRW-70 drive can be connected to or disconnected from your computer even when the computer is turned on (hot plug).
Listening to Audio CDs and MP3 Discs You can play audio CDs or MP3 discs on the CRW-70 drive without connecting it to your computer. CDs/MP3 Discs that Can Be Played on the CRW-70 Drive The CRW-70 drive can play ordinary audio CDs and MP3 discs onto which MP3 files have been written. MP3 discs What are MP3 files? MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) is the name of a standard for compressing audio data that can be handled by computers. Audio data compressed by MP3 is called an MP3 file.
Listening to Audio CDs and MP3 Discs Playback sequence of MP3 files The sequence in which MP3 files on an MP3 disc are played back is determined by the depth of the levels of folders and the names of the foldres or MP3 files. • Folders are numbered in the order of the depth of their level. Among folders at the same level, playback starts from the files in the folder with the smaller number.
Connecting 1 Connect headphones to the headphone jack or use the audio cable provided to connect an audio device to the LINE OUT jack. To LINE IN jack of audio device Audio cable (provided) LINE OUT jack Stereo mini-plug Headphone jack 2 Headphones (optional) Check that the power switch of the CRW-70 drive is turned off (→P. 18) and then connect the AC adapter provided (→P. 19). Notes • If the CRW-70 drive is directly connected to your computer, either disconnect the USB cable (→P.
Listening to Audio CDs and MP3 Discs Playback 1 Turn on the power switch of the CRW-70 drive. (→P. 20) 2 Load the disc. (→P. 15) The green busy LED blinks as the disc is searched 3 The number of tracks on the disc blinks (Example: audio CD with 12 tracks) The track number is shown (Example: audio CD, track 1) Press the play button. The track shown on the display starts to play from the beginning.
4 To stop playback, press the stop button twice. Resume The CRW-70 drive memorizes the track being played when playback is stopped. As long as the eject button is not pressed, the next playback starts from the same track, even if the power switch has been turned off and then back on. 5 Remove the disc as required. (→P. 16) Pause During Playback Pause Press the pause button once. The number of the track being played flashes. (Example: audio CD, track 1) Releasing pause Press the play button.
Listening to Audio CDs and MP3 Discs Skip Skip forward Press the skip FF button. The disc skips to the beginning of the next track. (Example: audio CD, track 2) Skip back Press the skip REW button. (Example: audio CD, track 12) If you press this button while the disc is stopped, it skips back one track. If you press this button during playback, it skips back to the beginning of the track that is being played. Track search Press and hold down the skip FF button or skip REW button.
Changing the Playback Mode Press the mode button during playback. The mode changes each time you press the button. Normal playback One-track repeated playback Random playback Full repeat playback (Example: audio CD during playback of track 2) Normal playback All the tracks on the disc are played in sequence. When the final track finishes, the disc stops. One-track repeated playback The same track is played back repeatedly.
Troubleshooting Please go to the YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive web site for the latest support information, including troubleshooting information. YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive web site URL: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/ Europe URL: http://www.yamaha-it.de/ The CRW-70 drive does not turn on. ● Are the AC adapter and the power cable connected correctly? Make sure that the CRW-70 drive is correctly connected to the AC outlet, using the AC adapter and power cable provided. (→P.
● Is the USB interface card correctly recognized by the operating system? Make sure that the USB interface card is correctly recognized by the operating system. (→P. 22) If the USB interface is correctly recognized, consult your nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual). If the USB interface is not correctly recognized, refer to the documentation that came with your computer or USB interface card. If the problem persists, it may be caused by the device driver.
Troubleshooting ● Turn off the power switch of the CRW-70 drive and open the top cover by sliding the manual eject lever. Note Carrying out this operation excessively may damage your drive. If the top cover still does not open, or if it cannot be opened with the eject button after being opened with the manual eject lever and then closed again, consult your nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual). No data can be read from a disc.
● Does the busy LED light up correctly when a disc is loaded? When a disc is loaded, the busy LED flashes and then lights up green if the CRW-70 drive is connected to a computer, or flashes green and then goes off if the CRW-70 drive is being used as a CD/MP3 player. (→P. 43) If no data can be read from a specific disc, data may be written in a format that the drive cannot recognize, or the disc may be damaged or deformed.
Troubleshooting ● If you are using Windows Me and you cannot hear any playback sound from the CRW-70 drive via either headphones connected to its headphone jack or an audio device connected to its LINE OUT jack, check the following settings. (If Windows Media Player 7.0 is used in combination with Windows Me, this problem can arise since the digital playback option is activated by default.) 1 Setting “Properties” of the CRW-70 drive.
The error message “Buffer Underrun” is displayed. ● If your CD writing software supports Buffer Underrun Protection, you must activate it. For more details, refer to the documentation that came with your CD writing software. (The CD writing software that came with the CRW-70 drive supports Buffer Underrun Protection.) ● To prevent the occurrence of a buffer underrun and to increase the efficiency of data writing, try the following: • Reduce the data writing speed. • Create an image file on the hard drive.
Troubleshooting Unstable operation ● Are two or more CD writing software programs installed on your computer? Installing two or more CD writing software programs on a computer sometimes makes its operation unstable. (The CD writing software programs that came with the CRW-70 drive can be used together without a problem.) ● Is the disc dusty or dirty? Remove dust or dirt from the disc, using an air spray or by wiping with a dry, soft cloth.
Appendix Recording Methods Disc-at-Once (DAO) This method is used to write all data onto a disc in one operation. This method writes multiple pieces of data successively without placing a space between them, starting with the innermost track of the disc. Once data is recorded by this method, no data can be added to the same disc even if there is enough space left on it. This method is very useful for making a backup copy of an entire CD.
Appendix Track-at-Once (TAO) This method is used to write data on a disc on a track-by-track basis. A track can be defined as the smallest unit of area that contains an ordinary program, pictorial data, text data, etc. This method allows you to add data to the same disc, one track of data at a time, as long as there is free space left on the disc. Discs that contain data recorded in several different sessions (writing of tracks) are referred to as multi-session discs.
Packet Writing This method is used to record data onto a disc on a file-by-file basis. This method divides a track into small segments called “packets” so that data can be written on a packet-by-packet basis, which means that you can record data in much the same way as you copy data to a floppy or hard drive by dragging and dropping it on your desktop. With such convenience, Packet Writing is suitable for daily data backup.
Appendix Firmware Firmware refers to the operating software designed for your CD-R/RW drive. It is stored in the drive’s flash memory, so that it can be erased and rewritten. To enhance operation reliability, YAMAHA will continue improving the firmware and make updates available. You can find information about the latest firmware at the YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive web site. YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive web site URL: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/ Europe URL: http://www.yamaha-it.
Relationship Between Busy LED and Operation When used connected to a computer Operating status LED state LED Color Standby (with disc) Lit Green Standby (without disc) Lit Orange Top cover opened Off — Reading of disc information (TOC) Blinking Green Access for recording Blinking Orange Writing (Test mode) Blinking Orange Writing Blinking Orange Reading Blinking Green Playback Blinking Green LED state LED color When used as a CD/MP3 player Operating status Standby Off — T
Appendix Relationship Between Display and Operation When used connected to a computer Operating status Message Volume shown in 10 levels Volume operation: Volume shown in 24 levels Connected to computer When used as a CD/MP3 player Operating status Audio CD playback MP3 disc playback Volume shown in 10 levels One-track repeated playback Full repeat playback Random playback No disc loaded or incompatible disc load Standby (disc confirmed) Playback: Currently playing track number displayed Pause: Track n
CRW-70 Drive Specifications Supported Formats Write Read Play *4 CD-DA ● ● ● CD TEXT ● ● ● CD-ROM *1 ● ● ● ● ● ● Mixed Mode CD-ROM (CD-ROM+CD-DA) ● ● ● Photo CD *1 ● *2 *3 ● ● Video CD ● ● ● CD-i ● ● *3 — CD EXTRA *1 ● ● ● CD-ROM XA *1 *1 includes multisession *2 suitable disc required *3 suitable application software required *4 suitable application software may be required depending on the format Writing Methods Writing/Reading Speed Disc-at-Once (DAO) Session-at
Appendix 46 Data Capacity 700 MB (with a 79-minute disc) 650 MB (with a 74-minute disc) 550 MB (with a 63-minute disc) Data Transfer Rate (Mode 1) 1X: 150 KB/sec. 2X: 300 KB/sec. 4X: 600 KB/sec. 8X: 1,200 KB/sec. Data Buffer Size 8 MB (3,224 sectors) Average Access Time 200 msec. (random access) Sector Size 2,048 – 2,352 bytes Interface USB 2.0/1.1 Burst Transfer Rate USB 2.0 (High speed mode) : 480 MB/sec. (max) USB 1.1 (Full speed mode) : 12 MB/sec.
AC adapter (AD-301205) Rated Input Voltage 100 – 240 V AC Rated Input Current 1.0 A or less Rated Output Voltage +5 V, +12 V DC Rated Output Current 1.5 A Terminal Output Polarity 1 2 3 4 5 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: +12 V DC GND +5 V DC GND +5 V DC Operating Environment Temperature: 5 – 35 ºC Humidity : 25 – 80% RH (no condensation) Dimensions (includes projection) Width : 79.5 mm Height : 32.0 mm Depth : 147.0 mm Weight (includes the power cable) 430 g (approx.
Appendix Safety/EMC compliance The CRW-70 drive complies with the following specifications. Country/ Region USA Category Standards Details UL60950 Information Technology Equipment Laser 21CFR1040.10 FDA Chapter 1, Subchapter J Class I Laser Equipment EMC/EMI Emission 47CFR15 FCC Part 15, Subpart B Class B Computing Device Safety Electrical CSA C22.2 No.
Index A Audio CD.............................................. 3 Audio display...................................... 14 B Buffer Underrun Protection .................. 7 BUSY LED ................................... 12, 43 C CD EXTRA .......................................... 3 CD/MP3 player CD/MP3 discs that can be played .............................................. 25 Connecting .................................... 27 Controlling the volume of the headphones ...........................
Appendix M T Manual eject lever ............................... 13 MP3 display ........................................ 14 Test-writing........................................... 8 Top cover ............................................ 12 Track-at-Once (TAO) ......................... 40 Troubleshooting Buffer Underrun Error .................. 37 Button operation cannot be performed.............................. 35 No data can be read from a disc.... 34 The computer does not start up.....
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