CRW8824IX CD-R/RW Drive CRW8824IX SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES YAMAHA CORPORATION XY851A0 Printed in Malaysia
FCC INFORMATION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Fax: Type of Equipment: Model Name: Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620 714-522-9011 714-228-3913 CD Recordable/Rewritable Drive CRW8824IX This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
LASER INFORMATION Laser Diode Properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: 780-787 nm Emission Duration: Continuous Laser Output Power: Less than 44.6 µW* * This output is value measured at a distance 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block.
English CD-R/RW Drive CRW8824IX SERIES 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.
CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to yourself or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: ● Always unplug the computer from the electrical outlet if it will not be used for a prolonged period of time or if there is a risk of lightning. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting or fire.
■ 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 direct sunlight or near a heater. Also avoid keeping them in a humid place. 2. Do not touch disc surfaces. When handling a disc, hold it by its edges. 3. Remove dust and dirt from disc surfaces. Use air-based dust removers. The surfaces may be scratched if wiped with a dry cloth. 4. Do not stick labels on disc surfaces. 5.
Table of Contents Introduction ....................................................................... 1 Features of the CRW8824IX Drive ................................................. 1 Before Use ......................................................................... 3 System Requirements ...................................................................... 3 Supported Discs .............................................................................. 5 Setup Flowchart ..............................
Introduction Features of the CRW8824IX Drive Easy setup Implementation of an IEEE1394 interface (also known as FireWire or i.LINK) eliminates the need for drive configurations (device ID, termination, and so on). You can connect and start using the drive whenever you wish without restarting your computer. High speed CD-R/RW discs can be written/rewritten at up to 8X speed. For example, an audio CD (74 minutes/650MB) can be created in approximately 10 minutes. Data reading at up to 24X speed is supported.
Introduction About IEEE1394 IEEE1394 is an industry standard approved by IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). The serial interface has a broad bandwidth and is fast enough to bidirectionally transfer large amounts of digital video and audio data between electronic devices including computer peripherals. Also known as FireWire and i.LINK, the IEEE1394 interface allows units to transfer data or various controls over a single IEEE1394 interface cable.
Before Use System Requirements In order to use the CRW8824IX drive, your computer system will need to meet the following set of requirements. n The CRW8824IX drive may not write at a maximum speed depending on your computer’s system configuration. n For maximum performance, check your system setup (hardware, OS, and so on) for the CD writing software. Windows Users ● Computer PC/AT-compatible computers CPU: Pentium II, 300MHz or faster. RAM: 64MB or more.
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 CRW8824IX drive.
Before Use Supported Discs The CRW8824IX can write to discs that carry the following logos. CD-R discs*1 The CRW8824IX can write to these discs at 8X, 6X, 4X, and 1X speeds. These discs can be played back in a CD-ROM drive or a CD player. n When writing at 8X or 6X speeds, please use “high-speed writing capable” discs. CD-RW discs*2 There are two types of CD-RW discs: those that support write/rewrite speeds of 4X, 2X and 1X, and those that support only 2X.
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 74 minutes of stereo audio is written in 16-bit resolution at a sampling rate of 44.1kHz for a 74 minutes disc. Data CD: Up to 650 megabytes of computer data is stored in standard ISO9660 format for a 650MB disc.
Setup Flowchart The flowcharts below show the procedure for setting up the CRW8824IX drive. For easy cross-referencing, each step includes relevant pages in this manual. Windows Users STEP Make sure that system configuration (CPU, RAM, OS and so on) of your computer meets the requirements of the CRW8824IX drive (P. 3). 1 STEP Do you have an appropriate STEP Does your computer have a 2 built-in IEEE1394 port? No 3 Yes Yes STEP Install the CD writing software.
Setup Flowchart Macintosh Users STEP Make sure that system configuration (CPU, RAM, OS and so on) of your computer meets the requirements of the CRW8824IX drive (P. 4). Yes 1 STEP Install the CD writing software. 2 n Before installing the software, disconnect all IEEE1394 devices. STEP Set up the CRW8824IX drive (P. 10). 3 1 Turn your computer and the drive both on (before connection). 2 Connect your computer and the drive using an IEEE1394 interface cable that came with the drive.
Setup Procedures Serial Number Once you have taken the CRW8824IX 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. In the box below the following diagram, write down the 10character serial number (consisting of 3 letters followed by 7 digits).
Setup Procedures Connections Before connecting the CRW8824IX drive and the computer as described below, make sure that you have installed appropriate CD writing software (P. 3, 4). If you newly install the CD writing software, first disconnect all IEEE1394 devices from your computer. After properly installing the software, you are ready to connect the devices. For information about how to install the software, refer to the documentation that came with it.
Setup Procedures 4 Connect the other end of the power cable to an AC outlet. n The power unit inside the CRW8824IX 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 Make sure both LEDs (ON/DISC and READ/WRITE) on the front panel light up when you press the POWER switch.
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).
Setup Procedures Connection to a Macintosh computer IEEE1394 (FireWire) ports 1 2 1 2 IEEE1394 ports IEEE1394 interface cable CRW8824IX rear panel n You can connect the interface cable to either IEEE1394 port on the CRW8824IX drive. n The IEEE1394 standard defines the maximum cable length of a single interface cable as 4.5 meters. Bear this in mind if using an interface cable longer than the supplied one.
Setup Procedures Notes on Connecting IEEE1394 Devices Remember the following notes when connecting the CRW8824IX drive to the host computer along with other IEEE1394 devices. ● For optimum performance of writing a CD, connect the CRW8824IX directly or solely to the host computer. ● Do not connect or disconnect any IEEE1394 devices while the CRW8824IX is in operation (especially when writing to a disc).
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 CRW8824IX drive) are supposed to be connected to an IEEE1394 chain or tree connection even while the host computer is turned on (hot plug).
Setup Procedures Verifying the Hardware Installation After connecting the CRW8824IX drive to the computer (or an IEEE daisy-chain or tree), you can verify that the drive is correctly recognized from your computer. Windows Users Make sure that the CRW8824IX is recognized by the operating system. From the Windows 98 Second Edition’s [Start] menu, select [Settings]-[Control Panels] and open the [System] control panel. In the [System Properties] window, select the [Device Manager] tab.
Setup Procedures Macintosh Users On how to verify the CRW8824IX installation in your CD writing software, refer to documentation that came with it. n Your CD writing software will show a device name, YAMAHA CRW8824E, which corresponds to the CRW8824IX drive (product name). Verifying the FireWire Software Version 1 Select Apple System Profiler from Apple menu. 2 In the Apple System Profiler window, click Devices and Volumes tab.
Operations Front Panel POWER switch Press this button to power up the drive or to turn it off. Headphone jack You can connect stereo headphones to this stereo mini jack and listen to audio CDs loaded in the drive. Disc tray The tray is used to hold the disc. It slides out from the drive unit when a disc needs to be loaded or unloaded. (P. 20) Headphone volume control Adjust this control to set a suitable volume level when listening to an audio CD using the headphone jack.
Operations Rear Panel Serial number sticker (P. 9) SER. NO. ❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋ AC IN socket Connect the supplied power cable here. (P. 10) st2 IEEE1394 LINE OUT R L AC IN IEEE1394 ports Connect other IEEE1394 devices (including a host computer) here. (P. 12) LINE OUT (L/R) Analog line level audio outputs. Connect an external audio device such as powered speakers here. n For more information about how to use the rear panel ports, refer to “Setup Procedures” (P. 10 to P. 13).
Operations Loading a Disc 1 2 1 Open the tray by pressing the Eject button on the CRW8824IX 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 ON/DISC LED is lit up in orange first, then changes to green. For more details, refer to page 29. n Do not push or pull the tray using excessive force. Doing so can damage the drive or the disc.
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. n This operation requires a large paper clip (with a diameter of 2 millimeters or less). Straighten the clip so that you can insert it into the drive’s Eject hole.
Troubleshooting You may encounter troubles while using the CRW8824IX 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. Visit the YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drives web sites at: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/ http://www.yamaha-yste.com/ (Europe) The drive does not power up. ● Make sure that the drive is properly connected to a “live” AC outlet using the supplied power cable.
Troubleshooting Pressing the Eject button does not open the disc tray. ● Is the CRW8824IX drive powered up? If not, go to the previous symptom, “The drive does not power up” (P. 22). ● Are you using the CD writing software? If so, your CD writing software may lock the tray once the disc is loaded. If this is the case, try using the eject command from within the software. For more information, refer to the documentation that came with it. First close the software, and then try ejecting the disc.
Troubleshooting ● Does the drive accept other disc (audio CD, CD-ROM, blank CD-R disc and so on)? When the drive does not accept a specific disc, the disc has a problem such as scratches on its surface, warping or other reasons. The drive may also fail to load even a supported disc if the disc is written improperly.
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. • Turn hard drive power management off. • Deactivate Active Desktop (for Windows users). • Disable network access. • Deactivate resident software (Items in Windows task bar or Mac menu bar).
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 “Discat-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.
Appendix About the Firmware Firmware is a small piece of software built into the CRW8824IX drive, and is used to control the drive’s basic operations. 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 YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drives web site. URL for YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drives web sites: http://www.yamaha.co.
Appendix LED Indicator Messages Status ON/DISC LED Power on (reset) Ready (no disc) Loading disc Ejecting disc Ready (disc loaded) Seeking Preparing to write Writing Writing (test mode) Reading Lit: Orange Lit: Green 29 Blinking: Orange Blinking: Green —: Off READ/WRITE LED
Appendix CRW8824IX Specifications Supported Formats Write Read Play (*4) CD-DA CD-G CD TEXT CD-ROM (*1) Mixed Mode CD-ROM (CD-ROM+CD-DA) CD-ROM XA (*1) Photo CD (*1) Video CD CD-i CD EXTRA *1: includes multisession (*4) (*4) (*4) (*4) (*2) (*3) (*4) *2: suitable disc required *3: suitable application software required *4: suitable application software required for playback Note) Excludes ADPCM Encode/Decode & Video Encode/Decode functions Writing Methods Writing/Reading Speed Disc-at-Once (DAO)
Appendix Burst Transfer Rate 13.3 MB/sec (max) (asynchronous) Data Buffer Size 4MB (1,332 sectors) Average Random Access Time 140 msec (reading) Sector Size 2,048 ~ 2,352 B Installing Style Horizontal Disc Loading Type Tray loading Audio Out Line Out Frequency Range: 20 ~ 20,000Hz Output Level: 1 Vrms Voltage Rating 100 ~ 240V AC Current Draw 0.
Appendix Index Symbols J 1394 bus controller ............................. 16 4-pin IEEE1394 connector .................. 13 6-pin IEEE1394 cennector .................. 13 Jitter value ............................................ 1 L B lead-in ................................................ 26 lead-out .............................................. 26 LINE OUT (L/R) ................................. 19 Loading a Disc .................................... 20 loop ......................................
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CRW8824IX CD-R/RW Drive CRW8824IX SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES YAMAHA CORPORATION XY851A0 Printed in Malaysia