(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 CRW2200SX 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 (Continuous) Read Mode: 0.7mW Write Mode: Max. 38mW (for 166ns, Min. Cycle 86.6ns) Laserprodukt-Klasse: Klasse 1 Eigenschaften der Laserdiode Wellenlänge: 780-787 nm Impulsdauer und max. Ausgang an der Linse der Laser-Abtasteinheit (kontinuierlich) Lesemodus: 0,7mW Schreibmodus: Max. 38mW (für 166ns, Zyklusmin.
English OWNER’S MANUAL i
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING These precautions explain how to use the device correctly and safely, thereby preventing injury to yourself or to 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. Please read these sections carefully before proceeding.
● Remove dust and dirt from the AC power plug regularly, especially the blades. Otherwise, dust can build up on the surface of the plug, increasing the risk of fire or insulation failure due to humidity. ● When disconnecting, do not pull on the cord itself. Do not let objects rest on or roll over the cord. Otherwise, the cord could be damaged and cause electric shock or fire. ● Insert the plug of the AC adapter firmly.
● Do not rest your weight on or place heavy objects on the device and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of damage to the device or personal injury. ● Do not listen to audio with headphones at high volume or for prolonged periods of time. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of hearing loss. ● Before using the device, set the volume dial to its lowest setting. Otherwise, sudden bursts of sound can cause hearing loss.
■ About CD-R/RW discs Please read the following regarding the handling of CD-R/RW discs. 1. Do not expose discs to excessive heat, such as in areas subject to direct sunlight or near a heater. Also, avoid keeping them in a humid place. 2. Do not touch the surface of a disc. When handling a disc, hold it by its edges. 3. Remove dust and dirt from the surface of a disc. Use air-based dust removers. The surface of a disc may be scratched if wiped with a dry cloth. 4.
Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................1 Features of the CRW2200SX Drive ....................................................1 Before Use ..........................................................................4 System Requirements...........................................................................4 Supported Discs ...................................................................................6 Serial Number ......................
Introduction Features of the CRW2200SX Drive High speed writing/reading The CRW2200SX drive supports up to 20X-speed writing of CD-R discs,*1 and up to 10X-speed writing/rewriting of CD-RW discs.*2 Furthermore, the drive supports data reading and digital audio data extraction at up to 40X speed. SafeBurn™ (Enhanced write stability technology) Generous 8MB of buffer memory Because of the large data storage area, stable disc writing is possible even at fast speeds.
Introduction CD TEXT support Information such as the song name or artist name can be recorded on Audio CDs using CD creation software. The text data on the created disc can be displayed on a CD player that is compatible with the CD TEXT format. *1 16X- or 20X-speed writing is enabled with the Partial CAV method. (→P. 7) *2 10X-speed writing/rewriting is enabled with the CLV method and the 4X-10X Full CAV method. (→P.
Introduction Buffer Underrun Defined CD-R/RW drives are equipped with buffer memory. This memory temporarily stores data while a disc is being recorded. When 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.” ➀ ➁ Data ➂ If data transfer is interrupted... Data is stored in buffer memory...
Before Use System Requirements In order to use the CRW2200SX drive, your computer system will need to meet the following requirements. Note The CRW2200SX drive may not write at the maximum speed depending on your computer’s system configuration. Windows Users Computer • PC/AT-Compatible Computer • CPU: Pentium II-class or higher, 300 MHz or faster. • RAM: 32 MB memory (64 MB or more recommended). Note If you are using Windows 2000 Professional operating system, you need 64 MB of memory or more.
Before Use Macintosh Users Computer • Macintosh Computers • CPU: PowerPC G3, 300 MHz or faster. • RAM: 32 MB (64 MB or more recommended). • CD-ROM drive. • A spare PCI expansion slot for a SCSI card (if one hasn’t been installed yet). • A PCI bus SCSI card (Ultra SCSI compatible with an external SCSI connector, such as Adaptec’s PowerDomain 2930 card is recommended). Note For details about how to install the SCSI card, refer to the documentation that came with it. Operating System (OS) Mac OS 8.1/8.5/8.
Before Use Supported Discs The CRW2200SX drive can write to discs that carry the following logos: CD-R discs*1 The CRW2200SX drive can write to these discs at 1X, 2X, 4X, 8X, 12X, 16X, or 20X speed. These discs can be played back in a CD-ROM drive or a CD player. Notes • 16X- or 20X-speed writing is enabled with Partial CAV method. (→P. 7) • For 8X or faster writing, use CD-R discs that match their respective writing speeds.
Before Use About the Orange Book 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 cover. About CD-ROMs 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.
Before Use About 10X-speed writing/rewriting of a High Speed CD-RW disc 10X-speed writing/rewriting of a High Speed CD-RW disc is enabled with the CLV method, and the 4X-10X Full CAV method. Commonly, writing/rewriting is enabled with the CLV method. When writing/rewriting with packet writing (→P. 29), you can also select the Full CAV method. For more details, refer to the documentation that came with your CD writing software. (Make sure that your CD writing software supports the Full CAV method.
Front and Rear of Unit Front Panel ➀ ➁ ➄ ➂ ➅ ➃ ➆ ➀ Power LED Lights up in green when the power of the drive is turned on. ➁ Disc tray The disc tray is used to hold the disc. It slides out from the drive unit when a disc needs to be loaded or unloaded. (→P. 21) ➂ Manual eject hole Only use this if no other method is available for unloading a disc. (→P. 22) ➃ Eject button Press this button when you need to open or close the disc tray. Remove the disc after the disc tray has opened. (→P.
Front and Rear of Unit Rear Panel ➀ ➁ ➃ ➂ ➄ ➀ LINE OUT jacks (L/R) To listen to audio CDs with the CRW2200SX drive, connect these to the line level input (LINE IN) of the stereo equipment with a standard stereo phono cable (sold separately). ➁ Power switch (STANDBY/ON) Turns the power on or off. (→P. 14, 17) ➂ DC-IN connector Insert the included AC adapter connector. (→P. 16) ➃ SCSI connector Insert the connector of the SCSI cable here. (→P. 14) A D-sub half-pitch 50-pin pin-type is used. (→P.
Setup Procedures Make sure that the SCSI card to be connected to the CRW2200SX drive is installed beforehand. Setup Flowchart For easy cross-referencing, the relevant pages in this manual are given. STEP Set up the CRW2200SX drive 1 (→ →P. 12 – 17) 1. SCSI settings (→P. 12, 13) 2. Connecting the CRW2200SX drive (→P. 14, 15) 3. Connecting the AC adapter (→P. 16, 17) STEP Configuring for the operating system 2 (→ →P. 18 – 20) Check that the CRW2200SX drive is recognized correctly.
Setup Procedures Set Up the CRW2200SX Drive SCSI Settings Before connecting the CRW2200SX drive to the computer, you need to set up the following using the dip switches located on the rear of the drive. ➀ SCSI ID Number ➁ Termination Rear panel Dip switches 1 24 ID SELECT TERMINATOR ➀ SCSI ID Number Each of the SCSI devices connected to the computer is identified by its own SCSI ID number. You need to assign a number from “0” to “7” for each SCSI device.
Setup Procedures Notes • The SCSI ID number for each device on the chain must be unique. Make sure the CRW2200SX drive’s SCSI ID number is not the same as that of any other device on the chain. By factory default, the CRW2200SX drive is assigned ID number “1” but this can be changed. • When setting the dip switch, move the lever completely upward or downward. ➁ Termination Terminators prevent SCSI signals from being reflected off the last device in the chain.
Setup Procedures Connecting the CRW2200SX Drive 1 Shut down the computer and all the peripherals. 2 Make sure that the power switch on the rear panel of the CRW2200SX drive is set to STANDBY. 3 Connect the SCSI cable to either one of the SCSI card connectors on the rear panel of the CRW2200SX drive. Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI card connector of the computer or the other SCSI device.
Setup Procedures About SCSI cable • The CRW2200SX drive requires a D-sub half-pitch 50-pin pin-type connector. The connector of the SCSI card may vary. You will need to purchase a SCSI cable with connectors suitable for both the drive and the SCSI card. The following are the most common types of SCSI connector: D-sub half-pitch 50-pin pin-type (as found on the CRW2200SX drive) Half-pitch 50-pin Centronics • The total of the length of SCSI cable you will need depends on the number of devices to connect.
Setup Procedures Connecting the AC Adapter 1 Connect the included AC adapter to the DC-IN connector of the drive with the arrow on the adapter plug facing left, as shown below. DC-IN connector Screw Arrow ➀). 2 Connect the included power cable to the AC adapter (➀ ➁). Connect the other end of the power cable to the AC outlet (➁ ➀ ➁ Electrical plugs/sockets vary according to country/region. Notes • Operate the drive only with the included AC adapter.
Setup Procedures 3 Turn on the CRW2200SX drive first, then the computer. When the power of the CRW2200SX drive is turned on, the power LED on the front panel lights up in green. Power LED LED Note When you turn on the CRW2200SX drive, make sure the LED on the front panel blinks in green, which indicates that it is reading disc information. (→P. 31) Always turn on the devices in the SCSI chain before turning on the computer. This will ensure that they are recognized by the computer’s operating system.
Setup Procedures Configuring for the Operating System Windows Users 1 When the computer’s operating system is loading, the SCSI card will be recognized and you will be prompted to install the drivers for it. Follow the on-screen instructions and choose to reboot the computer at the end of the driver installation procedure. Note For details about installing the drivers for the SCSI card, refer to the documentation that came with it.
Setup Procedures 3 Double-click on “YAMAHA CRW2200S” listed under “CDROM” (in Windows 95/98/98 Second Edition/Me) and click on the “Settings” tab. Check the “Sync data transfer” checkbox. With “Sync data transfer” enabled, the data transfer between the CRW2200SX drive and the computer is synchronized, meaning that the maximum possible data transfer rate can be achieved. * This is a screen shown in the Windows Me environment. Notes • For details, refer to the documentation that came with the SCSI card.
Setup Procedures Macintosh Users To check that the CRW2200SX drive is recognized correctly, you will need to use the Apple System Profiler. 1 Open “Apple System Profiler” from the Apple menu. 2 If you are using Mac OS 8.5 or later, click on the “Devices and Volumes” tab. Note For Mac OS 8/8.1, open “Device Information” from “Select” in the menu bar. 3 Check that the CRW2200SX drive is recognized correctly. * This is a screen shown in the Mac OS 9.1 environment. * This is a screen shown in the Mac OS 8.
Operation You can load and eject a disc (as described below) only when the CRW2200SX drive is turned on. Loading a Disc 1 2 1 Open the disc tray by pressing the eject button on the CRW2200SX drive’s front panel. 2 Place the disc onto the disc tray with its label or printing facing upward. 3 Close the disc tray by pressing the eject button again. You can also gently push it closed. Load or unload the disc after the disc tray has fully opened. Do not push or pull the disc tray using excessive force.
Operation Notes • The disc tray will not open if the computer is not turned on. With the CRW2200SX drive turned on, pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray if SCSI commands prohibit ejecting a disc, such as during data reading. • Remove the disc only after the disc tray has opened fully. Otherwise, you risk damaging the drive or the disc.
Troubleshooting Please refer also to the YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive web site for more 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 drive does not turn on. ● Are the AC adapter and the power cable connected correctly? Make sure that the CRW2200SX drive is properly connected to the AC outlet using the included AC adapter and power cable. (→P. 16) ● Make sure that the rear panel power switch is set to ON.
Troubleshooting ● Are you using the correct SCSI driver (mini-port driver)? If the SCSI card has not been installed correctly under Windows 95/98/98 Second Edition/Me/NT/2000 Professional, make sure that you have installed the most recent SCSI driver supplied by the SCSI card manufacturer. For information about the latest version of the driver, please contact the respective SCSI card manufacturer.
Troubleshooting ● Can you open the disc tray after attempting to restart the computer? Close all application programs, restart the computer, and press the eject button on the drive’s front panel. ● Disconnect the SCSI cable from the CRW2200SX drive but leave the AC adapter connected, and press the eject button. ● Manually open the disc tray as a last resort. (→P. 22) If this trouble occurs frequently, the drive’s spring-loaded mechanism may be damaged. Consult your nearest Yamaha dealer for repair.
Troubleshooting The drive ejects or fails to read the disc, or the LED on the front panel remains lit in orange after the disc has been loaded (meaning that the disc has not been recognized). (→P. 31) ● Shut down the computer. Then disconnect the SCSI cable from the drive but leave the AC adapter connected. Now try loading the disc. ● There may be problems with the disc itself.
Troubleshooting 2 The setting of the Windows Media Player. ➀ Start “Windows Media Player.” ➁ Click “Tools” on the Menu and click on “Options” to open the “Options” window, then click on the “CD Audio” tab. ➂ Uncheck the “Digital playback” check box. The “Buffer Underrun” error message is displayed. ● If your CD writing software supports the Buffer Underrun Protection, you must activate the Buffer Underrun Protection. For more details, refer to the documentation that came with your CD writing software.
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.
Appendix Session-at-Once (SAO) As a writing method that combines the advantages of the above-mentioned “Disc-atOnce” 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 music tracks will be recorded in the first session, and the data will be recorded in the second session.
Appendix About the Firmware The firmware is a small piece of software built into the CRW2200SX drive, and is used to operate the drive. Since it resides in flash memory, it can be overwritten and updated. To ensure more reliable operations and enhanced performance of the drive, updates to the firmware will be made available. You can find information about the most recent firmware for the drive on the YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive web site. YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive web site URL: http://www.yamaha.co.
Appendix Macintosh Users Use Apple System Profiler to check the firmware version of the CRW2200SX drive. (→P. 20) LED Indicator Messages The following table shows the various LED signals and meanings when the CRW2200SX drive is turned on.
Appendix CRW2200SX Specifications Supported Formats Write Read Play CD-DA ● ● ● (*4) CD TEXT ● ● ● CD-ROM (*1) ● ● ● Mixed Mode CD-ROM (CD-ROM+CD-DA) ● ● ● (*4) CD-ROM XA (*1) ● ● ● (*4) Photo CD (*1) ● (*2)(*3) ● ● (*4) Video CD ● ● ● (*4) CD-i ● ● (*3) ● CD EXTRA (*1) *1: includes multisession ● *2: suitable disc required *3: suitable application software required ● (*4) *4: suitable application software required for playback Note Excludes ADPCM Encode/Decode & Vid
Appendix Data Capacity 700 MB (79 min.) 650 MB (74 min.) 550 MB (63 min.) Data Transfer Rate (Mode 1) 1X: 150 KB/sec. 2X: 300 KB/sec. 4X: 600 KB/sec. 8X: 1,200 KB/sec. 10X: 1,500 KB/sec. 12X: 1,800 KB/sec. Burst Transfer Rate 5 MB/sec. (max, asynchronous) 20 MB/sec. (max, synchronous) Data Buffer Size 8 MB (3,224 sectors) Average Random Access Time 150 msec.
Appendix AC adapter Rated Input Voltage SKB2505A : 100 – 120 V AC ± 10% SMB2505A : 220 – 240 V AC ± 10% Rated Input Current SKB2505A : 0.64A (100 – 120 V AC) SMB2505A : 0.4A (220 – 240 V AC) Rated Output Voltage +5 V, +12 V DC Rated Output Current 1.5 A Terminal Output Polarity 1 2 3 4 5 1 : +12 V DC 2 : GND 3 : +5 V DC 4 : GND 5 : +5 V DC Operating Environment Temperature 0 – 40 ºC Humidity 20 – 90% RH (no condensation) Dimension (includes projection) Width: 63.0 mm Height: 31.
Appendix Index A H AC adapter ........................................... 16 Apple System Profiler.......................... 20 Audio CD ............................................. 28 Half-pitch 50-pin Centronics ............... 15 Hard Drive Space ................................... 5 Headphone jack...................................... 9 Headphone volume control .................... 9 High Speed CD-RW discs ..................... 6 B BIOS ....................................................
Appendix S SafeBurn™............................................. 1 SCSI cable...................................... 14, 15 SCSI card ........................................... 4, 5 SCSI connector .............................. 10, 14 SCSI driver........................................... 24 SCSI ID number............................. 12, 30 Serial Number ........................................ 8 Session ................................................. 28 Session-at-Once (SAO)........................
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