Yamaha CRW2100IX User Manual

FCC INFORMATION

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)

Responsible Party: Yamaha Corporation of America

Address: 6600 Orangethorpe Ave.

Buena Park, CA 90620

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Type of Equipment: CD Recordable/Rewritable Drive

Model Name: CRW2100IX

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

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.
Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void
your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class

B digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product
in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment
generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may
cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee
that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be
determined by turning the product OFF and ON , please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following
measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change
the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this
type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America,
6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620 U.S.A.

LASER INFORMATION

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: 0.7mW (Continuous)
Write Mode: Max. 38mW

Laserprodukt-Klasse: Klasse 1
Eigenschaften der Laserdiode

Wellenlänge: 780-787 nm
Impulsdauer und max. Ausgang an der Linse der
Laser-Abtasteinheit

Lesemodus: 0,7mW (kontinuierlich)
Schreibmodus: Max. 38mW

Classe du produit laser: Classe 1
Caractéristiques de la diode laser

Longueur d’onde: 780-787 nm
Durée des impulsions et sortie maximum depuis
la lentille du bloc capteur optique

Mode de lecture: 0,7mW (continue)
Mode de gravure: max. 38mW

Clase de producto láser: Clase 1
Propiedades del diodo láser

Longitud de onda: 780-787 nm
Duración del pulso y potencia de salida máxima
en el objetivo de la unidad captora láser

Modo de lectura: 0,7mW (continua)
Modo de escritura: máx. 38mW

DANGER - VISIBLE AND / OR INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
TO BEAM.

(for 166ns, Min. Cycle 86.6ns)

(für 166ns, Zyklusmin. 86,6ns)

(pour 166ns, cycle min. 86,6ns)

(para 166ns, ciclo mínimo 86,6ns)

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.

ACHTUNG

Halten Sie sich beim Bedienen und Einstellen der
Bedienungselemente sowie bei der Bedienungsabfolge
an die Anleitung, da sonst gefährliche Strahlen austreten
können.

ATTENTION

L’emploi de commandes, de réglages ou un choix de
procédures différents des spécifications de cette
brochure peut entraîner une exposition à d’éventuelles
radiations pouvant être dangereuses.

PRECAUCION

El usar los controles o ajustar o realizar procedimientos
diferentes a los especificados aquí resultará en
peligrosas exposiciones a la radiación.

VARO! AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA

OLET ALTTINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

VARNING! OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR

ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRREN ÄR URKOPPLAD.
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.

CAUTION - VISIBLE AND / OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VARNING - SYNLIG OCH / ELLER OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA

DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.

VARO ! AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄLLE JA / TAI

NÄKYMÄTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

VARNING - SYNLIG OCH / ELLER OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL

ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

VORSICHT ! SICHTBARE UND / ODER UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG

WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

ATTENTION - RADIATION VISIBLE ET / OU INVISIBLE LORSQUE L’APPAREIL

EST OUVERT. EVITEZ TOUTE EXPOSITION AU FAISCEAU.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1

English

OWNER’S MANUAL

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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.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even
death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions
include, but are not limited to, the following:

● Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble or modify it.

Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock or fire. The device contains no user­serviceable parts. If it appears to be malfunctioning, have it inspected by qualified service
personnel.

● Do not look inside the device.

If you expose your eyes to the laser inside the device, you risk damage or loss of your vision.

● Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the device.

Otherwise, there is an increased risk of personal injury, electrical shock, damage to the device or
fire. Please take particular care if small children are present.

● Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions or place containers

on it that contain liquids which might spill into any openings.
Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, fire or personal injury.

● Follow the Owner’s Manual carefully.

Otherwise, there is an increased risk of personal injury, electrical shock, fire or damage to the unit.
Follow the correct procedure when setting up the device.

● If unusual smells, sounds or smoke emanate from the device or if liquids enter the device, switch

the computer off immediately and unplug it from the power outlet.
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).

● Make sure the computer is electrically grounded.

Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock.

● When opening up the computer, always unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Do not

touch the plug with wet hands.
Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock.

● When used in a fan-cooled system, the drive should not be exposed to temperatures outside the
range 5 ~ 35°C (41 ~ 95°F).

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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.

● Do not expose the device to excessive heat or vibrations such as in direct sunlight or near a heater.

Also avoid placing it in extreme cold or much dust.
Otherwise, the front panel may become disfigured or the internal components may be damaged.

● Do not use the device near other electrical products such as televisions, radios or speakers.

Otherwise, this may cause interference which can affect the proper operation of those other
products.

● Do not place the device in an unstable position.

Otherwise, it may accidentally fall down and be damaged or cause personal injury.

● Mount the device horizontally.

Otherwise, written data may be destroyed. Set the device up according to the instructions in the
Owner’s Manual.

● Always remove the disc from the tray before transporting the device.

Otherwise, written data may be destroyed.

● When cleaning the device, never use benzene, paint thinners, detergents or chemical-impregnated

wiping cloths. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the device.
Otherwise, the device may be damaged or its front panel may become discolored. Use a soft, dry
cloth to wipe the device.

● 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 and 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.

● Do not place the device near sources of magnetic interference, such as computer displays.

Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of the device.

● Have the device serviced regularly.

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.

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■ 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. Do not write on disc surfaces except where indicated.

6. Do not clean discs with chemicals or detergents.

7. Do not bend or drop discs.

1. The information contained in this manual is subject to change

without prior notice.

2. All trademarks contained in this manual belong to their respective

owners.

3. Yamaha does not bear any responsibility for any outcome as a

result of using this device.

4. Reproduction of this manual, either in part or in full, is expressly

forbidden.

■ Precautions for Transportation

Before transporting the device, always put it in its original box. If the device is transported
without adequate packing, the internal components may be damaged and cause the device
to malfunction.

■ Copyrights

When writing to CD-R/RW, make sure that you are not infringing any copyrights. It is illegal
to copy audio CDs for non-personal use. When backing up software, please make sure that
you are not infringing any software copyrights for that product.

■ 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 .
FURTHERMORE, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DOES YAMAHA AND SUPPLIERS
GUARANTEE THE RELIABILITY OF THE DISCS.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ....................................................................... 1

Features of the CRW2100IX Drive ................................................. 1

Before Use ......................................................................... 3

System Requirements ...................................................................... 3

Supported Discs .............................................................................. 5

Setup Flowchart .................................................................. 7

Windows Users ............................................................................... 7

Macintosh Users ............................................................................. 8

Setup Procedures ................................................................ 9

Serial Number ................................................................................. 9

Connections .................................................................................. 10

Connecting and Disconnecting IEEE1394 Devices ...................... 15

Verifying the Hardware Installation .............................................. 16

Operations ........................................................................ 18

Front Panel ................................................................................... 18

Rear Panel ..................................................................................... 19

Loading a Disc .............................................................................. 20

Ejecting a Disc .............................................................................. 20

Manually Ejecting a Disc in an Emergency .................................. 21

Troubleshooting ................................................................. 22

Appendix .......................................................................... 26

Writing Modes .............................................................................. 26

About the Firmware ...................................................................... 28

LED Indicator Messages................................................................ 29

CRW2100IX Specifications ........................................................... 30

Index ............................................................................................. 32

©2000 YAMAHA CORPORATION. All Rights Reserved.
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.
Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, and FireWire are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
i.LINK is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

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Introduction

Features of the CRW2100IX Drive

High speed

The CRW2100IX drive supports up to 16X speed writing of a CD-R disc, and up
to 10X speed writing of a CD-RW disc. For example, an audio CD (79 minutes/
700MB) can be created in approximately 5 minutes. With newly adopted Partial
CAV writing method (See the following column), you can write a disc by directly
transferring content data from a 32X-speed or faster CD-ROM drive. Data
reading at up to 40X speed is supported.

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.

CD TEXT support

The CRW2100IX drive is compatible to CD TEXT format. Information such as
the song name or artist name can be recorded using writing software. The text
data on the disc you create can be displayed by a CD player that is compatible
with CD TEXT.

Wide compatibility

To ensure compatibility with a wide range of discs, technical data has been
exchanged with major disc manufacturers. 700MB discs are also supported.

High-fidelity audio

The CRW2100IX supports extracting digital audio data at up to 40X speed, as
well as recording digital sound with complete fidelity even when writing at 16X
speed.

Reliable writing

Yamaha’s proprietary Pure-Phase Laser System*1 improves jitter values*2 to allow
the signal to be recorded accurately. In addition, the 8MB buffer memory and
Running OPC

*3

technology further enhance reliability.

Optimum speed

The CRW2100IX drive can write at an optimum speed*4 if the CD-R disc does not
allow 12X- or 16X-speed writing.

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Introduction

*1. Pure-Phase Laser System (patent applied for)
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. Running OPC is technology that solves this problem by automatically adjusting
the output of the laser according to the material of the disc on which data is being written.

*4 If you attempt to write at 16X or 12X speed but the CRW2100IX drive detects that the quality of a
target CD-R disc and other things are inappropriate for such speeds, the drive will automatically slow
down the writing speed optimally for the disc.

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. Unlike legacy serial
interfaces such as RS-232C, IEEE1394 allows a daisy-chaining (serial
connection) of devices and any two devices in the chain can transfer data to
each other. IEEE1394 also supports a tree (parallel) connection of devices. In
addition to this flexibility, IEEE1394 also eliminates the need for complicated
settings as found in SCSI (Small Computer System Interface), such as device ID
and termination. As of writing, IEEE1394 supports three different data transfer
rates: 100Mbps, 200Mbps, and 400Mbps.

About Partial CAV (Constant Angular Velocity)

Writing to a CD-R disc is normally done using CLV (Constant Linear Velocity)
method. In this method, the disc rotation speed will be so adjusted as to keep
a constant data transfer rate at any portion of the disc. In other words, the disc
rotation speed will vary in CLV writing.
In contrast, CAV (Constant Angular Velocity) method uses a constant disc
rotation speed at any portion of the disc whereas the data transfer rate will vary.
Because CAV method has an advantage to largely increase the data transfer rate
with a minimum load to the drive’s mechanism (compared to CLV’s rotation
speed adjustment), many of current CD-ROM drives use CAV method.
CD formats define the constant linear density of written data (data should be
written onto the disc track in the constant pitch) so that amount of recorded
data per disc rotation will increase as the writing point moves from the inner to
the outer. In other words, in CAV writing the outer portion has an increased
data transfer rate.
The CRW2100IX drive uses CAV method in the inner portions as well as CLV
method in the outer portions (Partial CAV) in order to enable up to 16X-speed
writing. The drive will control the disc rotation speed to start writing at 12X
speed in the inner portions, gradually accelerating up to 16X speed and
maintaining 16X speed in the outer portions.

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Before Use

System Requirements

In order to use the CRW2100IX drive, your computer system will need to meet
the following set of requirements.

n The CRW2100IX 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.
IEEE1394 port: At least one IEEE1394 port is required.

n This port may be a built-in (onboard) type, or provided with a PCI expansion card

or a CardBus card. If you newly install an IEEE1394 PCI or CardBus interface card,
your computer should have an empty PCI expansion slot or a CardBus slot. For
more information about the IEEE1394 interface card, refer to “IEEE1394 Interface
Card (PCI or CardBus)” shown below.

● Operating System (OS)

Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional

● CD Writing Software

The CRW2100IX drive requires CD writing software to write onto a CD-R/RW
disc. When you use the CD writing software, make sure that it supports the
CRW2100IX drive.

n For details about how to install and use the software, refer to the documentation

that came with it.

● CD-ROM Drive

You may need another CD-ROM drive for any CD-related operations
(playback of an audio CD, installation from CD-ROM, and so on) until you
verify that the CRW2100IX is successfully installed. Also you may need
another CD-ROM drive if you are planning to copy a CD-ROM directly to a
CD-R/RW disc on the CRW2100IX drive.

n The CRW2100IX cannot boot your computer with a CD-ROM containing the

operating system, so that the unit cannot be used for installation of the operating
system.

● 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 Card Type

Advansys ASB30400 PCI
SIIG NN2603 PCI

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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.

n If you already have an IEEE1394 interface card installed and working properly on

your computer, there might be cases of incompatibility with your new CRW2100IX
drive. In such cases, make sure that your computer system meets above
requirements, and also the interface card is compatible with the CRW2100IX drive.

Macintosh Users

● Computer

Macintosh computers with a built-in FireWire port
CPU: PowerPC G3, 300MHz or faster.
RAM: 64MB or more.

● Operating System

Mac OS 8.6, 9 or later.

n FireWire software version 2.2.2 or later is recommended for the CRW2100IX to

work properly. The latest software is available from Apple support web site.

● CD Writing Software

The CRW2100IX drive requires CD writing software to write to a CD-R/RW
disc. When you use the CD writing software, make sure that it supports the
CRW2100IX drive.

n For details about how to install and use the software, refer to the documentation

that came with it.

Before Use

● CD-ROM Drive

You may need another CD-ROM drive for any CD-related operations
(playback of an audio CD, installation from CD-ROM, and so on) until you
verify that the CRW2100IX is successfully installed. Also you may need
another CD-ROM drive if you are planning to copy a CD-ROM directly to a
CD-R/RW disc on the CRW2100IX drive.

n The CRW2100IX cannot boot your computer with a CD-ROM containing the

operating system, so that the unit cannot be used for installation of the operating
system.

Hard Drive Space (Windows and Macintosh Users)

When writing to a CD-R/RW disc, you will need a working area (50 to 100MB
free space) on the hard drive. When creating an image file for all data to write to
a CD-R/RW disc, in addition to the working area, you will need as much hard
drive space as that data (up to 900MB in total). However, such hard drive space
for the image file is not needed when you are directly writing from a hard drive,
CD-ROM drive or so on (on-the-fly writing). In any case of writing to a CD-R/
RW disc, you will need a 50 to 100MB working area on your hard drive.

n Data is written to a disc much more reliably when writing from an image file,

eliminating the likelihood of errors occurring. Furthermore, this solution is ideal when
making multiple copies of discs since the original data is backed up in your hard drive as
an image file.

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Before Use

Supported Discs

The CRW2100IX can write to discs that carry the following logos.

CD-R discs

*1

The CRW2100E drive 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.

n 16X-speed writing is enabled with Partial CAV method. (P. 2)

n When writing at 8X or faster speeds, 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 1X, 2X, and 4X, and those that support only 2X. The
CRW2100E drive 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

*3

These discs allow writing/rewriting at 4X to 10X speeds. The
CRW2100E drive 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.”

n 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/

*1 Compatible with Orange Book Part 2.
*2 Compatible with Orange Book Part 3 Vol. 1.
*3 Compatible with Orange Book Part 3 Vol. 2.

n 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.

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