Yamaha CRW2200, CRW2200NB User Manual

(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)

Responsible Party: Yamaha Electronics Corporation, USA

Address: 6660 Orangethorpe Avenue

Buena Park, CA 90620

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Type of Equipment: CD Recordable/Rewritable Drive

Model Name: CRW2200

CRW2200NB

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 Electronics Corporation, USA,
6660 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620 U.S.A.

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

(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.

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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

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

COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR CHAPTER1, SUBCHAPTER J.

English

OWNER’S MANUAL

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDINGPLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

These precautions explain how to use the device corre ctly and safely, thereby preventi ng i nj ury to
yourself or to others. This se ct i on has been sub-divided into a WARNI NG section and a CAUTION
section, according to the likelihood and nature of any potential injuries or damage inflicted. They relate
to your pers on al 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, ther e i s an increased risk of electrical shock or fire. The device contains no us er­serviceable 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 to or loss of your vision.

● Do not insert f in gers 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 t he dev ice to rain or use it near water or in damp or wet conditions . Do not 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, th ere is an increased risk of personal injury, ele ctrical 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 where it was purchased, or alternatively, to the nearest Yamaha
dealer (listed at the ba ck 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 – 40°C (41 – 104°F).

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CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of ph ysical injury to
yourself or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but
are not limited to, the following:

● Always unpl ug the computer from the electrical outlet if it wi l l no t be use d for a prolonged period of
time, or if there is a risk of li ght ni ng.
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 areas subject to direct sunlight
or near a heater.
Also avoid placin g i t i n ex tr eme cold or in areas subject to excessive 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 acc i de nta l l y fal l down and be damaged or cause personal injury.

● Mount the dev i ce 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, writte n dat a may be destroyed.

● When cleaning the device, never use benzene, paint thinners, dete rgents, or chemically coated
wiping cloths. Also, do no t plac e 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 pl ace heavy objects on the device and do not use excessiv e 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 au di o wi th hea dphones at high volume or for prolonged periods of tim e.
Otherwise, there is an increased risk of hearing loss.

● Before using the device, set the volume dial to its lowest setting.
Otherwise, sudde n 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 service charges, contact the store where 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.

● This drive is for use only with movable equipment, wei ghing less than 18 kg.

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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 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. Do not stick labels on the surface of a disc.

5. Do not write on the surface of a disc except where indicated.

6. Do not clean discs with chemicals or detergents.

7. Do not bend or drop discs.

8. Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as a star or a heart or a card shaped, etc.
Such discs could damage your new CD-R/RW drive. (Use only circular 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 do es not bear any re sponsibility for any outc ome 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 AN Y DA TA OR
ANY PROBLEMS C AU S ED AS A R E SU LT . AS A PR ECAUTION, IT IS RECOMMEND ED
THAT THE DISCS BE TESTED AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN WRITTEN TO.
FURTHERMORE, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DOES YAMAHA AND SUPPLIERS
GUARANTEE THE RE LIA B I LIT Y O F T H E DISCS.

The CRW2200E conforms to the power-saving mode of a computer to reduce power
consumption. (→P. 39)

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Table of Contents

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

Features of the CRW2200E Drive ......................................................1

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

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

Supported Discs................................................................................... 4

Serial Number ................................ ..................................................... 6

Front and Rear of Unit.............. .............................................. 7

Front Panel ..........................................................................................7

Rear Panel ........................................................................................... 8

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

Tools.................................................................................................... 9

Setup Flowchart................................................................................. 10

Connecting the CRW2200E Drive.................................................... 11

Operation..........................................................................28

Loading a Disc ........................................ .......................................... 28

Ejecting a Disc ........................................ .... ......................................28

Ejecting a Disc in an Emergency .............................. .... ..... ............... 29

Troubleshooting..................................................................30

Appendix...........................................................................34

Writing Modes................................................................................... 34

About the firmware ........................................................................... 36

LED Indicator Messages................................................................... 37

CRW2200E Specifications................................................................37

Index.................................................................................................. 40

©2001 YAMAHA CORPORATION. All Rights Reserved.
This document ma y not, in w hole or in part, b e copied, photoc opied, r eprod uced,
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.
SafeBurn™ is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

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Introduction

Features of the

CRW2200E

Drive

High speed writing/reading

The CRW2200E drive supports up to 20X-speed writing of CD-R discs,*1 and up to
10X-speed writing/rewriting of CD-RW discs.
reading and digital audio data extraction at up to 40X speed.

*2

Furthermore, the drive supports data

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.

●●●● Buffer Underrun Protection

When data transfer from the host PC is interrupted, Buffer Underrun Protection is
activated to keep precious CD-R discs from going to waste. (→P. 2)

●●●● Optimum Write Speed Control

Before writing to CD-R, the CRW2200E drive checks the disc’s capability and
automatically selects the optimum writing speed for greater reliability.

Reliable writing

●●●● Yamaha’s proprietary Pure-Phase Lase r System (pa te nt appli ed for)

This technology reduces phase interference of the laser beam, so that it projects
accurately onto the disc. Jitter value an important measure of recording quality,
has been improved 25% compared with Yamaha models not using this
technology.

●●●● 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 manufacturer’s discs.

High-fidelity digital audio

The CRW2200E drive supports extraction of digital audio data at up to 40X speed,
as well as the recording of digital sound with complete fidelity even when writing at
20X speed. Also, the built-in digital audio output is ideal for the pure transmission o f
an audio signal when connected to the SPDIF (digital audio) input of the computer's
sound card.

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.

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Introduction

*1 16X- or 20X-speed writing is enabled with the Partial CAV method. (→P. 5)

→

*2 10X-speed writing/rewriting is enabled with the CLV method, and the 4X-10X Full CAV method. (

P. 6)

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 write error occurs. This error is known as a “buffer underrun
error.”

Data

➀➁➂

Data is stored in
buffer memory...

and then written
to disc

If data transfer is
interrupted...

then buffer memory
begins to empty

When no data is left
in buffer memory...
(Buffer Underrun)

writing fails
(Buffer Underrun
Error)

A Buffer Underrun Error will permanently ruin the disc.

Yamaha Buffer Underrun Protection

Buffer Underrun Protection is featured in Yamaha’s CRW2200 series CD-R/
RW drives. When a buffer underrun is about to occur, a buffer underrun error is
prevented by temporarily suspending the writing process. Writing resumes when
enough data has accumulated again in buffer memory. Buffer Underrun
Protection on the CRW2200 series is extremely accurate, resulting in seamless
recording between stop and continuation points.

➀➁

If data transfer is
interrupted...

and buffer memory is
about to empty...

writing is suspended writing continues

Once data transfer
resumes normally...

enough data has accumulated in
buffer memory...

Yamaha Buffer Underrun Protection ensures error-fre e results.

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Before Use

System Requirements

In order to use t he CRW2200E drive, your computer system will need to meet the
following requirements.

Note

CRW2200E

The
system configuration.

PC/AT-Compatible Computer

CPU: Pentium II-class or higher, 300MHz or faster.
RAM: 32MB memory (64MB or more recommended).

Note

If you are using Windows 2000 Professional operating system, you need 64MB memory or more.

A vacant 5.25-inch drive bay slot (For supplemental drive).

Operating System (OS)

Windows 95 (OSR2 or later), Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows
Me, Windows NT4.0 with Service Pack 3 or later, Windows 2000 Professional.

CD Writing Software

The CRW2200E 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 CRW2200E drive.

drive may not write at the max im um speed depending on your computer’s

Note

For details about how to install and use the software, refer to the documentation that came with it.

Hard Drive Space

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 or CD-ROM drive, etc.
(on-the-fly writing).

About a disk image file

You can collect data files into a single disk im age file for a CD-R/RW disc. Also, note that an
image file is useful whe n writin g multi ple discs wi th the sa me c onten t. For f urthe r detai ls, refer to
the documentation that came with your writing software.

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Supported Discs

The CRW2200E drive can write to discs that carry the following logos:

Before Use

CD-R discs

The

CRW2200E

*1

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 writin g is enabled with Partial CAV method. (→P. 5)

• For 8X or faster writing, use CD-R discs that match their respective writing
speeds.

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

CRW2200E

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., CD­ROM drive) that supports “CD-RW.”

High Speed CD-RW discs

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

*3

CRW2200E

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 dr iv e) th a t supports “CD-RW.”

Note

10X-speed writing/rewriting is enabled with the CLV method, and the 4X-10X
Full CAV method. (→P. 6)

• 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 dis cs, the
drive must be capa bl e 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 pag e at the URL below befo re atte mpting 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 Oran ge Book Part 2.
*2 Compatible with Orange Book Part 3 Vol. 1.
*3 Compatible with Orange Book Part 3 Vol. 2.

About the Orange Book

The Orange Book standard define s how al l re cordable discs (including CD-R and CD-RW) are
written. Part 2 of the Orange Book standard re la tes to C D-R discs, and Part 3 to CD-RW discs.
The standard was named after th e color of the book’s pages.

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Before Use

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. 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 minute disc.

Data CD: Up to 700 megabytes of computer data is stored in standard ISO9660
format for a 700MB disc.

Video CD: These hold movies in which the video and audio data has been
compressed using MPEG-1 technology.

About Partial CAV (Constant Angular Velocity)

Writing to a CD-R disc is normally done using the 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, the CAV (Constant Angular Velocity) method uses a constant disc
rotation speed for all portions of the disc so that the data transfer rate will vary.
Because the CAV method has the advantage of largely increasing the data
transfer rate with a minimum load to the drive’s mechanism (compared to CLV’s
rotation speed adjustment), many current CD-ROM drives use the 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 the 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 CRW2200E drive uses the CAV method in the inner portions as well as the
CLV method in the outer portions (Partial CAV) in order to enable up to 20X­speed writing. The drive will control the disc rotation speed to start writing at
12X speed in the inner portions, gradually accelerating up to 20X speed and
maintaining 20X speed in the outer portions.

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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, you can also select the Full CAV
method.
For more details, refer to the documentation that came with your writing
software. (Make sure that your writing software supports the Full CAV method.
The supplied writing software is supported.)
When you try to open and compile directly your file of the CD-RW disc with an
application, Yamaha recommends you using the Full CAV method.

Serial Number

Once you have taken the CRW2200E drive out of its packaging, you should
immediately note down the serial number found at the top of the drive with 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 10-character serial
number (consisting of 3 letters followed by 7 digits).

Serial No.

Serial number
(3 letters and 7 digits

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Front and Rear of Unit

Front Panel

The CRW2200E drive’s front panel features the following:

➁ ➂➀

➃ ➄

➀➀➀➀ 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. 28)

➁➁➁➁ Manual Eject hole

Only use this if no other m e thod is available for unloading a disc. (→P. 29)

➂➂➂➂ Eject button

Press this button when you need to open or close the tra y. Remove the disc after the tray
has opened. (→P. 28)

➃➃➃➃ Headphone jack

You can connect st ereo headphones to this stereo mini jack and listen to an audio CD
loaded in the drive.

➄➄➄➄ Headphone volume control

Adjust this control to set a suitable volume level when listening to an audio CD using the
headphone jack . Slide the knob to the left to decrease the volume and to the right to
increase it.

➅➅➅➅ LED

Indicates the operation status of the

CRW2200E

drive. (→P. 37)

➅

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Front and Rear of Unit

Rear Panel

The CRW2200E drive’s rear panel features the following:

➁➀ ➂ ➃ ➄

➀➀➀➀ DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector

If your sound card has a SPDIF (digital audio) input connector, you can connect the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector of the unit to the SPDIF connector using a digital audio
cable (sold separ ately).(→P. 22)

➁➁➁➁ ANALOG AUDIO OUT connector

Connect one end of the 4-p i n audio cable to this and the other end to yo ur computer’s
sound card or built-in audio. (→P. 21)

➂➂➂➂ Jumper switch

Plug a plastic shunt into this jumper switch to select the connection, either IDE master or
slave. The

CRW2200E

➃➃➃➃ IDE INTERFACE CONNECTOR

Insert the connector of t he IDE cable here . Make sure you align the red line of the rib bon cable
with pin 1 of the drive’s connector, marked “IDE INT ER F ACE CONNECTOR 1.” (→P. 20)

➄➄➄➄ DC INPUT connector

Insert the power connector from your computer’s power supply in this socket to feed power
to the drive. (→P. 23)

drive’s factory setting is SLAVE. (→P. 17)

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Setup Procedures

Tools

You will need the following tools at hand when installing the CRW2200E drive.

Phillips Screwdriver

You will need to use this when removing the cover of your computer and when
mounting the drive. You may also need to temporarily remove the sound card to gain
access to the CD audio connectors, in which case, a small screw retaining the sound
card’s face plate has to be removed.

Note

Make sure your screwdriver’s head is t he c orre c t size fo r the screws you ne ed to remove.

Long-Nosed Pliers

You will need these to insert or remove the plastic shunts when setting the jumper
switches at the rear of the CRW2200E drive.

9

Setup Procedures

Setup Flowchart

This flowchart shows the procedure for setting up the CRW2200E drive. For easy
cross-referencing, the relevant pages in this manual are also given.

STEP

Connecting the

1. Opening the Computer (

1

2. Choosing the Conn ect i ng Method (

3. Setting the Jumper Switches (

4. Installing the

STEP

Configuring the Operating System

P. 25)

→→→→

(

2

Check that the
correctly.

STEP

Installing the CD Writing
Software

3

For details about how to install the software,
refer to the documentation that came with it.

CRW2200E

CRW2200E

CRW2200E

P. 11)

→→→→

Drive (

drive is recognized

P. 17)

→→→→

Drive

P. 13)

→→→→

P. 18)

→→→→

STEP

Start Using the

Use the drive to create audio CDs, to back up

4

data on your hard di sk, or for whatever pur pose
suits your needs.

CRW2200E

Drive!

10

Setup Procedures

Connecting the

This section explains how to connect the CRW2200E drive to a tower-type computer.

Note

The way of removing the casing or panel, or installing built-in devices may differ from your
computer. Be sure to follow the procedures in the documentation that came with your computer.

CRW2200E

Drive

Opening the Computer

Power down your computer and unplug it from th e AC outlet.

1111

If you proceed without doing this, you run

the risk of receiving an electric shock and/or
short-circuiting and damaging components,
including the CRW2200E drive .

Remove all attached cables and peripheral devices and the outer casing

2222

of the computer. If you need to remove screws in the process, make sure
you don’t lose them. Remove the cover and front panel of the computer.

Cover

Note

The method for removing the casing and fitting the drive in the drive bay can vary depending
on the manufacturer. For further details, refer to the documentation that c ame with your
computer.

11

Front panel

Setup Procedures

3333 Touch a metal part of the computer’s chassis or power supply unit to

discharge any static charge that may have built up inside your body.
Alternatively, you can wear an anti-static grounding wrist strap.

You can permanently damage

Discharge any static charge

equipment if you touch it while there is
any static charge in your body.

12

Setup Procedures

Choosing the Connection Method

4444 First, check how existing IDE devices are connected to your computer,

and then determine how to connect the CRW2200E drive in conjunction
with those devices.

As a supplemental drive

If the casing of your computer has a spare 5.25-inch drive bay available, such as
with many tower-type computers, you can install the

CRW2200E

supplemental to the computer’s existing CD-ROM drive.

CRW2200E

drive

As a replacement drive

If the casing of your computer does not have a spare 5.25-inch drive bay
available, such as with many desktop-type computers, you can replace the
computer’s existing CD-ROM drive with the

CRW2200E

Note

You cannot replace the com puter’s existing CD-ROM drive with the
using the existing cable if the drive is a SCSI type. In this case, use an IDE cable to connect

CRW2200E

the

drive.

CRW2200E

drive.

CD-ROM drive

CRW2200E

13

drive

Setup Procedures

About IDE

IDE (Enhanced IDE/E-IDE) is one of the standards applied to the connection
between personal computers and their peripherals. A computer motherboard
provides two IDE connectors (primary and secondary). (Although, some
motherboards provide only a primary connector.) You may connect up to two
IDE devices (hard disk, CD-ROM, or CD-R drives) to the connectors using an
IDE cable. One of the devices connected via the IDE cable is called “master” and
the other is called “slave.”

Motherboard

Secondary

Primary

Slave

Master

Slave

Notes

• When you are using the IDE device as a master, connect the device to the connector of the
leading edge of the IDE cable, or you are using the device as a slave, connect the device to
the connector of the middle of the I D E cable.

• When you connect two IDE devices to one IDE cable, assign each as MASTER or SLAVE
respectively. The

CRW2200E

drive is shipped with the SLAVE setting.

Master

Typical IDE-type hardware installation

When replacing an existing IDE-type drive to another Controller Port, you will
need to change the device settings (MASTER/SLAVE).

Note

For details on settings, refer to the documentation that came with the device or the
Manufacturer’s Home Pag e.

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Setup Procedures

Connecting exam p les

Yamaha recommends one of the following connections.

Example-1: As secondary slave (For supplemental drive)

Hard disk
(master)

Hard disk
(slave)

CD-ROM drive
etc. (master)

CRW2200E

(slave)

IDE cable

(primary)

IDE cable

(secondary)

Example-2:As secondary master

(For replacing your existing drive with the unit)

Hard disk
(master)

IDE cable

(primary)

To make the best use of the performance of the CRW2200E drive,
Yamaha recommends you connect it as a sole secondary master.

Note

CRW2200E

The
you connect the drive solely to the secondary IDE cable.

drive is shipped with the SLAVE setting. Reset to MASTER if

IDE cable

(secondary)

CRW2200E

(master)

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Setup Procedures

Notes

• When replacing an IDE-type hardware solely to a IDE cable, select master for the drive,
and connect it at the end of the cable.

• When the operating system starts with the SCSI ha rd drive, a primary IDE connector may
have no IDE devices. In such a case, Y am a ha recommends you connect the CRW2200E
drive as a primary master.

• When you connect the remo ved IDE-type hardware to the other connect o r of th e cable,
some cables may have on ly one connector. In such a cas e, use the cable with two
connectors.

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Setup Procedures

Setting the Jumper Switches

5555 Set the CRW2200E drive as MASTER or SLAVE to meet your

computer environment by plugging the included plastic shunt into the
appropriate jumper switch on the rear panel of the CRW2200E drive.

Rear Panel

Master Slave (factory setting)

The CRW2200E drive is shipped with the SLAVE setting. Thus, you do not
need to reset the factory setting if you plan to use the CRW2200E drive as
SLAVE. If you connect the drive solely to the secondary IDE cable or replace
the drive with an existing master device, you need to reset the CRW2200E drive
as MASTER.

Note

The plastic shunts actually cont ai n metal for bridging the two pins of a jumper switch,
creating an electrical connection between them when attached. When removed, the jumper
switch is set to “OFF ”. Store unused plasti c shu nts in a safe place where they will not be lost.

About CSEL jumper switch

If your computer support s the CSEL function, you can plug a plastic shunt into thi s jum pe r
switch to have the computer automatically select MASTER or SLAVE for the
drive. However, we recommend using the MASTER or SLAVE jumper switch bec a use t he
CSEL function sometimes cre ate s a confli ct . Refe r to the d ocumen tatio n tha t came wit h your
computer to check whet her the computer supports the CSEL function.

Use a pair of long-nosed pliers to attach or detach the plastic shunts

accordingly. However, make sure that the computer is powered down
when doing so.

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CRW2200E

Setup Procedures

Installing the CRW2200E Drive

6666

As a supplemental drive

Remove the front cover of a vacant 5.25-inch drive bay slot in the computer.

5.25-inch drive bay slot

Front cover

As a replacement drive

Disconnect all the cables connected to the rear of the existing CD-ROM drive,
and also disconnect the audio cable from the sound card or motherboard’s audio
connector. Remove the CD-ROM of your computer.

Audio cable

IDE cable 4-pin power cable

Notes

• The existing CD-ROM driv e in the computer is assumed to be an IDE-type.

• Do not apply excessive force to th e CD -ROM drive.

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Setup Procedures

The following explains how to add the drive to the computer as illustrated.
When replacing, the procedure is basically the same.

Note

The way of installing buil t- in de vices may differ, depending on the computer.
Be sure to follow the procedures in the documentation that came with your computer.

7777 Slide the drive backwards into the slot, then tighten the four fastening

screws on the sides of the unit by hand to hold the drive in place.

Notes

• Do not apply excessive force when slidi ng th e drive backwards into the drive bay slot.

• Leave enough room behind the drive to co nnect the power, IDE, and au dio cables.

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Setup Procedures

1

8888 Connect the IDE cable.

Connect the 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector on the motherboard and to the
IDE interface connector on the rear panel of the

CRW2200E

drive. Be sure to
plug in the cable so that the colored line on the cable corresponds to pin 1 on the
right end of the connector.

Motherboard

IDE connector

IDE interface
connector

40-pin IDE cable

Colored line

Notes

• The supplied IDE cable supports the UltraDMA/33 mode, and does not support the
UltraDMA/66 mode a nd t he U l tra D MA / 100 mode. Please note that the IDE devices
connected to the supplie d ID E cable cannot be operated with the UltraDMA/ 66 mode and
the UltraDMA/100 mode.

• Using with a UltraDMA/66 mode compatible IDE cable, the

• When you connect two IDE device s to one ID E cab le, be sure to assign e ac h as MASTER
or SLAVE respectively.

Colored line

CRW2200E

drive is supported.

20

Setup Procedures

9999 Connect the audio cable.

You can play audio CDs on the

CRW2200E

drive and listen through your

computer’s sound card.

Notes on playing a udi o CDs

• Audio is available from the headphones or speakers connected to the headphone ja ck
located on the front panel of the
card in your computer). In this case, you do not need to connect an audio ca ble .

• When creating an audio CD, if you use the IDE cable to send the signal, you do not need to
connect an audio cabl e.

• If you use the
drive or DVD-ROM drive is already connected to the sound card, YAMAHA recommends
you playback a u dio CDs using the existing drive.

CRW2200E

CRW2200E

drive as a supplemental dr ive for t h e unit, and the CD-ROM

drive (this is convenient if you have no sound

There are two methods of connecting the unit and the sound card: an analog
connection and a digital connection.

Connecting the analog audio cable

Connect one end (the end which has one connector) of the supplied audio cable to
the ANALOG AUDIO OUT connector on the rear panel of the

CRW2200E

drive. Make sure to check the connector direction according to the figure below.
There are two connectors at the opposite end of the audio cable: a vertically­mounted type (PH) and a horizontally-mounted type (MPC). Choose the one that
matches your soundcard’s connector and leave the other free.

ANALOG AUDIO
OUT

21

Left (L)
Ground (G)
Right (R)

Audio cable

Vertically- mounted
type (PH)

Audio input
connector

Horizontally­mounted
type (MPC)

Sound card

Setup Procedures

Note

Some sound cards may have one or more audio input connectors.
However, depending on your connectors, the specifications may differ from the
drive. If no sound is audible from the speaker even though the audio cable is connected, refer
to the documentation that came with your sound card for more details, and make sure that
your audio cable is connected correctly.
The ANALOG AUDIO OUT connector of the
the previous page.

CRW2200E

drive is shown in the figure on

CRW2200E

Connecting the digital audio cable

The digital connection for the

CRW2200E

drive is ideal for pure quality audio
playback, outputting digital signals recorded on CDs to the sound card without
any distortion.

Examples of the dig ital connection

To output digital audio signals to ext ernal devices, you must use the digital connection to
connect the unit and the sound c ard. With this connection you can:

• Enjoy music using a digital audio am plifier.

• Record music digitally with a n MD player.

Use the digital audio cable to connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector of
the unit and the SPDIF input connector (digital audio) of the sound card, making
sure of the connector’s direction.

DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT

Ground (G)
Signal (D)

Digital audio cable

SPDIF

Sound card

Note

For the digital connection, you need a digital audio cable with appropriate connectors, and a
sound card with SPDIF (digital audio) input connectors.
The DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector of the

CRW2200E

drive is shown in the figure above.

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Setup Procedures

10

10 Connect a 4-pin power cable to the power supply connector of the

1010

CRW2200E drive marked “DC INPUT.”

Top

Bottom

Notes

• There may be more than one 4-pin power cable available. Any one may be used.

• These connectors are D-shaped, so you can only connect the power cables in the correct
orientation. Do not apply exc essi ve force when making this connection.

11

11 Tighten the four fastening screws on the side of the unit securely using a

1111

4-pin power cable

DC INPUT
connector

screwdriver.

23

Setup Procedures

12

12 Attach the outer casing and all cables and peripheral devices of the

1212

computer and any screws that were removed.

13

13 Reconnect the computer to the AC outlet and power it up.

1313

When you power up the computer, make sure the LED on the panel of the

CRW2200E

information. (→P. 37)

drive blinks in green, which shows that it is attempting to read disc

24

Setup Procedures

Configuring the Operating System

14

14 When using Windows 95/98/98 Second Edition/Me, after the computer’s

1414

operating system has loaded, open “Control Panel” and double-click on
the “System” icon. Select the “Device Manager” tab and double-click on
“CDROM.” If the drive has been correctly installed, it should be listed
as shown in the figure below.

* This is a screen shown in the Windows Me environment.

For Windows NT

You can verify by opening “Control Panel,” double-clicking on “SCSI Adapter” and clicking
on the “Devices” tab.

For Windows 2000 Professional

You can verify by opening “Control Panel,” double-clicking on “System,” selecting the
“Hardware” tab, and clicking on the “Device Manager” button in “System Properties.”

Notes

• For more information on using t he operating system, refer to the document at ion that came
with the operatin g system.

• If there is an or mark, etc., next to the icon for the
that it has not been installed cor re ct ly .

CRW2200E

drive, this means

25

Setup Procedures

15

15 When using Windows 95/98/98 Second Edition/Me, follow Step 14

1515

14 to

1414

open the “Device Manager” window, then double-click on the
“YAMAHA CRW2200E” icon to open the “YAMAHA CRW2200E
Properties” window, and click on the “Settings” tab to select it. A screen
similar to the one below appears. Make sure that the “Sync data
transfer” check box is not checked. (There is no need to set the “Sync
data transfer” check box if it does not appear.) By checking the “DMA”
check box, you can enable high-speed data transfer between the
CRW2200E drive and the computer. However, depending on your
computer system, this may cause operations to become unstable. If this
occurs, uncheck “DMA.”

* This is a screen shown in the Windows Me environment.

About DMA Settings (Setting of Transfer Mode)

OS Recommended Setting Details

Windows 95/98/98 Second Edition/
Me

Windows NT4.0 — No setting
Windows 2000 Professional DMA mode Unstable Operation, set PIO mode

Notes on DMA Settings

• Windows NT does not have the “D MA ” setting. Nor do you need to set the “Sync data
transfer” parameter, sinc e it will not appear.

• For Windows 2000 Professional
To set the “DMA,” log on as an Administrator. Open the “Device Manager” window, and
double-click on “IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers,” then double-click on the IDE Channel icon
connected to your unit. On the displayed window, click on the “Advanced Settings” tab,
and choose “Transfer Mod e” to sel ect it.

• Enabling or disabling the “Sync data transfer” option does not affect the

ON Unstable Operation, set OFF

CRW2200E

drive.

26

Setup Procedures

About DMA

DMA (Direct Memory Access) is a method that transfers data between
various peripheral devices (e.g., a hard drive, CD-R/RW drive, etc.) and the
computer’s memory without using the CPU.
By checking the “DMA” check box, the transmission speed of data will
become high-speed. Furthermore, by decreasing the CPU load, the
processing speed of the computer systems is increased.

Installing the CD Writing Software

16

16 Install the CD writing software.

1616

For details about how to install the software, refer to the documentation that came
with it.

27

Operation

This section expl ai ns how to operate the CRW2200E drive after you have installed it.
You can load and eject a disc (as described below) only when the computer is powered
on.

Loading a Disc

12

Open the tray by pressing the Eject button on the CRW2200E drive’s

1111

front panel.
Place the disc onto the tray with its label or printing facing upward.

2222

Close the disc tray by pressing the Eject button again. You can also

3333

gently push it closed.

Load or unload the disc after the tray has fully opened. Do not push or pull

the tray using excessive force. Doing so can damage the drive or the disc.

Ejecting a Disc

12

Open the tray by pressing the Eject button on the CRW2200E drive’s

1111

front panel.
Remove the disc from the tray.

2222

Close the disc tray by pressing the Eject button again. You can also

3333

gently push it closed.

28

Operation

Notes

• The disc tray will not open if the computer is not turned on. With the
powered on, pressing the Eject bu tton w ill not open the disc tray if ATAPI commands prohibi t
ejecting a disc, such as during data rea di ng.

• Remove the disc only after the disc tray has opened fully. Otherwise, you risk damaging the
drive or the disc.

CRW2200E

drive

Ejecting a Disc in an Emergency

If the disc tray fails to open for some reason, such as a malfunction of the internal
spring-loade d mechanism or power out a ge, it can be opened manua lly.

Manual Eject hole

Paper Clip

You should attempt to eject a disc manually only as a last resort.
Malfunctions may occur if you do this too frequently.

Power down the computer.

1111

Find a pin-like tool with a diameter of 2mm or less to fit through the

2222

Manual Eject hole on the drive’s front panel.

Note

A straightened large paper clip is ideal for this purpose.

Push the tool gently into the Manual Eject hole until the spring-loaded

3333

mechanism ejects the tray and disc.
Power up your computer to close the disc tray.

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29

Troubleshooting

Please refer also to the YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive’s web site for more information.

YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drives web site URL:

http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/

Europe:

http://www.yamaha-it.de/

The drive does not power up.

● Is the 4-pin power cable from the computer’s power supply attached correctly?

CRW2200E

The

● Is the 4-pin power cable from the computer’s power supply attached correctly,

and does the drive power up? Also, is the IDE cable connected correctly?
If the system has started up normally, you will be able to see the CRW2200E
drive listed in Control Panel | System | Device Manager tab. The drive will be
listed when you double-click on CDROM. (→P. 25)

● When you power up the computer, make sure that the drive name, CRW2200E,

appears while Windows is starting up. If the name does not appear, check the
cable connections for the CRW2200E drive.

● Check to see if there are any problems with other IDE devices.

Some problems may occur in a multiple-IDE device system due to
incompatibilities between the IDE devices and the computer, device drivers, data
transfer speed, or other reasons. Make sure that the CRW2200E drive is
recognized by the computer by temporarily removing other IDE devices from the
system.

drive is not recognized.

● Are the pins and holes on the IDE connectors straight and not deformed? Check

the connectors.

● Are your IDE devices connected correctly?

If only one device is connected to one IDE cable, check that the setting of the
device is MASTER or CSEL. When you connect two IDE devices to one IDE
cable, be sure to assign each as MASTER or SLAVE respectively. If the setting
of the CRW2200E drive is CSEL, change the setting to MASTER or SLAVE.

● To write to CD-R/RW discs, your CD writing software must support the

CRW2200E drive.
To find out if it does, contact the manufacturer of your CD writing software.

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Troubleshooting

The disc tray does not open.

● Is the CRW2200E drive powered up?

● Some CD writing software will lock the disc tray once loaded.

In this case, use the eject command from within the software. Alternatively, read
the manual that came with the software.

The disc keeps being ejected.

● Has the disc been placed on the disc tray correctly?

The drive does not operate correctly.

● Is the disc compatible with the CRW2200E drive?

● Is there dust on the disc tray or on the disc itself?

● Does the computer have a sufficient power supply?

The CRW2200E drive has a power consumption of 11W (when reading and
writing).

● Does your computer have several different CD writing software applications

installed?
If you use more than one CD writing software application simultaneously, the
behavior of the drive may become unpredictable.

● Is the CRW2200E drive connected to a high-speed device, such as a hard disk

drive?
If you connect two devices with quite different speeds using the same cable,
operation may become unstable.

The drive ejects or fails to read the disc, or the front panel LED remains lit in
orange after the disc has been loaded (meaning that the disc has not been
recognized). (

● Disconnect the IDE cable from the drive but leave the power cable connected,

then load a disc.

● There may be problems with the disc itself. If the drive fails to recognize a variety

of discs including audio CDs, CD-ROMs, and blank CD-R/RW discs (the front
panel LED remains lit in orange after a disc is inserted), you should contact your
nearest Yamaha dealer.

31

P. 37)

→→→→

Troubleshooting

No sound of CD-DA (audio CD) disc is audible.

● If no sound is audible from the speakers, etc., connected to your computer, make

sure that your audio cable is connected correctly between the sound card and your
computer. (→P. 21)

● For users with Windows Me, no sound is audible from your headphones

connected to the headphone jack located on the front panel of the CRW2200E
drive. Make sure settings are as shown below. (When you are using the Windows
Media Player 7.0 with Windows Me, above symptom is known to exist.)

1111 The “Properties” setting of the CRW2200E drive.

➀ Open the “YAMAHA CRW2200E Properties” window and click on the

“Properties” tab.

➁ Uncheck the “Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM dev ice.” check box .

2222 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.

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Troubleshooting

The “Buffer Underrun” error message is displayed.

● If your CD writing so ftware supports the Buffer Underrun Protection, you must

validate the Buffer Underrun Protection. For more details, refer to the
documentation that came with your writing software.

● For more effective writing, and to avoid causing “Buffer Underrun,” try the

following:

• Lower the writing speed setting.

• Create an image file of the CD on the computer’s hard disk.

• Optimize the hard drive (Defragment the drive).

• When writing, close other applications (including screen savers, etc.).

• Turn hard disk power management off.

• Check the “DMA” check box for the setting of transfer mode of the IDE

devices such as a hard drive or a CD-ROM drive, etc. (→P. 26)

• Deactivate the Active Desktop (if you are using Internet Explorer 4 or later).

• Close residential software.

• Make sure any trouble does not stem form your writing software by referring
to the documentation that came with it.

Note

Errors can occur if you knoc k or m ove the

CRW2200E

drive while it is writing to disc.

Other problems

● Do you have several kinds of CD writing software applications installed in the

same system?
Some CD writing software applications may conflict if installed together,
resulting in unstable operations.

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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

0

Data

Track 1

Session 1

Lead-in Lead-out

Example: Audio CD

0

Audio Audio Audio Audio Audio Audio Audio

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7

Session 1

Lead-in

Any remaining space

cannot be used

Any remaining space

cannot be used

Lead-out

Note

The lead-in and lead-out areas signify the beginning and end points of a session. They are not
part of the data but contain inform at ion about the session itself. Basically, a session consists of a
lead-in, data, and a lead -out.

Track-at-Once (TAO)

This mode is used when writing data to a disc one track at a time. More tracks can be
added later if there is enough space left on the disc. This is why Track-at-Once mode
is sometimes referred to as Multisession.

0

Data

Track 1

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3

Lead-in Lead-out

/Lead-in

Data

Track 2

Lead-out

/Lead-in

Data

Track 3

Lead-out

Any remaining space

can be used

Note

Only the first session of a multisession disc can be played back on a conventional audio CD
player. Single session discs can be played back completely.

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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.

Example: CD EXTRA

0

DataAudio Audio Audio

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4

Session 1 Session 2

Lead-in Lead-outLead-out

/Lead-in

Packet Writing

This mode is used when writing to a track of a disc using small blocks of data called
“packets,” in a manner similar to a floppy disk. This mode is useful when making
small incremental backups of data. You will need to use software that specifically
supports packet writing, such as Adaptec’s Direct CD.

12345678

Packet

............

Same as writing to floppy or hard disk

Notes on Packet Writing

• Discs must be formatted before they can be used for packet writing. With CD-RW , erased data
can be overwritten until the disc is completely full.

• When using pa ck et writing on a CD-RW disc, the actu al data capacity is 100MB less th an that
stated on the cover of the disc. The difference in capacity is depende nt on the writing mode.

• With CD-R, the space used by th e erased data cannot be reused and is “masked” so tha t it is no
longer vis ible. This can be done up to 100 times.

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Appendix

About the firmware

Firmware is a small piece of software built into the CRW2200E 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 YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive’s web site.

URL for YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drives web sites:

http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/

Europe:

http://www.yamaha-it.de/

The most recent user support information, including firmware updates, can be found
in the YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive’s web site. Please check this information
regularly.

Determining the firmware version of the

CRW2200E

drive

(in Windows 95/98/98 Second Edition/Me)

Go to Control Panel | System | Device Manager tab, double-cli ck on CDROM,
then double-click on YAMAHA CRW2200E.

The firmware
revision indica te d
here varies
depending on the
software version of
the drive.

* This is a screen shown in the

Windows Me environment.

For Windows NT

You can verify by opening “C ontrol Panel,” double-clicking on “SCSI Ada pter” and clicking on
the “Devices” tab. Then right-click on “YAMAHA CRW2200E” and select “Properties.”

For Windows 2000 Pr of essional

If you open the “Device Manager” window, the firmware version will not be displayed. Use your
writing software to check the firmw are version.

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Appendix

LED Indicator Messages

The CRW2200E drive properly installed inside the computer will indicate the
following LED messages while the drive (and the computer) is turned on.

Status Indicator Messages LED Color

Ready (with disc) Lit Green
Ready (no disc) Lit Orange
Tray operation (opening/closing) Blinking (constant) Green
Tray fully opened Out —
Reading disc information (TOC) Blinking (constant) Green
Initial access in writing Blinking (constant) Orange
Writing (test mode) Blinking (constant) Orange
Writing Blinking fast (constant) Orange
Reading Flashing (inconstant) Green
Playing Blinking fast (constant) Green
Power saving (combined with

the computer’s power saving)
Failure Flashing (inconstant) Orange

Out —

CRW2200E

Specifications

Supported Formats

Write Read Play

CD-DA ●●● (*4)
CD TEXT ●●●
CD-ROM (*1) ●●●
Mixed Mode CD-ROM

(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

Note

Excludes ADPCM Enc ode/Decode & Video Encode/Decode function s .

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●●● (*4)

software required

*4: suitable appl ication softwa re

required for pla yba ck

Appendix

Writing Methods Disc-at-Once (DAO)

Writing/Reading Speed Writing CD-R 1X, 2X, 4X, 8X, 12X (CLV),

Reading 40X (max.) Full CAV

CD-R 1X, 2X, 4X, 8X, 12X, 16X (12X – 16X Partial CAV),

CD-RW • 2X writing/rewriting: Rewritable disc s spe ci f ie d in Orang e

Session-at-Once (SAO)
Track-at-Once (TAO)
Packet Writing

16X (12X – 16X Partial CAV),
20X (12X – 20X Partial CAV)

CD-RW 2X, 4X, 8X, 10X (CLV),

4X – 10X Full CAV

Note) • DATA: 40X (max.)

• CD-DA: 40X (max.) in audio extracti on

• CD-DA: 1X only in audio play

• Video CD: 10X (max.)

• Session closed disc: 40X (max.)

• Session unclosed disc: 12X (max.)

20X (12X – 20X Partial CAV) writing:
Write Once discs specified in Orange Book Part II Ver. 3.1.
Note) For 8X or faster writing, use CD-R discs matched their

respective writing speeds.

Book Part III Volume 1 Version 1.0.

• 2X or 4X writing/rewriting: Rewritable discs specified in
Orange Book Part III Volume 1 Version 2.0.

• 4X, 8X, 10X (CLV), 4X – 10X Full CAV writing/rewriting:
Rewritable discs specified in Orange Bo ok Part III Volu me 2
Version 1.0.

Data Capacity 700MB (79 min.)

650MB (74 min.)
550MB (63 min.)

Data Transfer Rate (Mode 1) 1X: 150KB/sec. 16X: 2,400KB/sec.

2X: 300KB/ se c. 20X: 3,000KB/sec.
4X: 600KB/ se c. 24X: 3,600KB/sec.
8X:1,200KB/sec. 32X: 4,800KB/sec.
10X:1,500KB/sec. 40X: 6,000KB/sec.
12X: 1,800KB/sec.

Burst Transfer Rate • Programme d I /O mode 4: 16.7MB/sec.

• Multiword DMA mode 2: 16.7MB/sec.

• Ultra DMA mode 2 (Ultra DMA/33): 33.3MB/sec.

Data Buffer Size 8MB (3,224 sectors)

Average Random Access Time 150 msec. (reading)

Sector Size 2,048 – 2,352 bytes

Interface Enhanced IDE (E-IDE)/ATAPI

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Appendix

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

Format: SPDIF
Output level: TTL

Power Consumption 11W ( w he n writing or reading)

4W (standby - during disc spindown)
1W (sleep - combined with the computer’s power saving)

Power Supply 5V DC ±5%

12V DC ±10%

Operating Environment Temperature +5 – +40ºC

Humidity 25 – 80% RH (no condensation)

Dimension Width: 148.0 mm

Height: 42.6 mm
Depth: 198 .1 mm

Weight 0.9 kg

The

CRW2200

Country / Region

USA Safety Electrical UL60950 Information Technology

Canada Safety Electrical CSA C22.2 No. 60950 Information Technology

EU Safety Electrical EN60950 Information Technology

Australia
New Zealand

Japan EMC Emission VCCI Class B Equipment
Taiwan EMC Emission CNS13438 Class B Equipment

series complies with the following specifications

Compliance Specifi cat ion s

Category Item Standards

Equipment

Laser 21CFR1040.10

EMC Emission 47CFR15

EMC Emission ICES-003 Class B Computing Device

Laser EN60825 Class 1 Laser Product

EMC Immunity EN55024 Residential, Commercial and

Emission EN55022 Class B Equipment

EMC Emission AS/NZ 3548 Class B Equipment

FDA Chapter 1,
Subchapter J

FCC Part 15, Subpart B

Class 1 Laser Product

Class B Computing Device

Equipment

Equipment

Light Industrial Areas

Details

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Index

Appendix

Symbols

4-pin power cable...........................18, 23

5.25-inch drive bay slot...... ..................18

A

ANALOG AUDIO OUT connector

.................................................8, 21

Audio cable....................................18, 21

B

Buffer Underrun............................ ......... 2

Buffer Underrun Error...........................2

Buffer Underrun Protection ...............1, 2

C

CD-DA................................................... 5

CD-R discs............................................. 4

CD-ROM................................................5

CD-RW discs................................ .... ..... 4

CLV ............................... .... ....................5

CSEL...................................... ..............17

D

Data CD ............................. ....................5

DC INPUT connector ......................8, 23

Device Manager.............................25, 36

Digital audio cable...............................22

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector

.................................................8, 22

Disc tray...........................................7, 28

Disc-at-Once (DAO)............................ 34

DMA..............................................26, 27

E

Eject button......................................7, 28

Ejecting a Disc.....................................28

Ejecting a Disc in an Emergency......... 29

extraction of digital audio data .............. 1

F

firmware............................................... 36

Front Panel............................................. 7

H

Headphone jack......................................7

Headphone volume control....................7

High Speed CD-RW discs......................4

I

IDE .....................................................14

IDE cable..................................14, 18, 20

IDE INTERFACE connector ...........8, 20

J

jitter value ........................................ ...... 1

jumper switches................................8, 17

L

lead-in................................................... 34

lead-out................................................. 34

LED .................................................7, 37

Loading a disc................ ... ...................28

Long-Nosed Pliers..................................9

M

Manual Eject hole............................ 7, 29

MASTER .......................................14, 17

Multisession.........................................34

O

Orange Book......................... .................4

P

packet...................................................35

Packet Writing...................................... 35

Partial CAV............................................5

Phillips Screwdriver............................... 9

plastic shunt...................................... ....17

primary......... ... ..................................... 14

Pure-Phase Laser System.......................1

R

Rear Panel......................... .... .................8

Running OPC......................................... 1

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Appendix

S

SafeBurn™............................................. 1

secondary.............................................14

Serial Number........................................6

session.................................................. 34

Session-at-Once (SAO)........................35

Single session............................ .... .... ...34

SLAVE...........................................14, 17

sound card............................................21

SPDIF...................................................22

static charge ......................................... 12

Sync data transfer.................................26

T

track .....................................................34

Track-at-Once (TAO)..........................34

V

Video CD...............................................5

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Distributors and Head Offices / Vertriebs- und Hauptgeschäftsstelle
Distributeurs et sièges sociaux / Distribuidores y Casas matrices

If you have any questions, please contact your dealer or one of the following
companies.

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 siguientes empr es as:

EUROPE, EASTERN EUROPE and
RUSSIA

Yamaha Elektronik Europa GmbH
IT-Sales Division

Siemensstrasse 22-34,
D-25462 Rellingen, GERMANY

URL: http://www.yamaha-it.de/

TEL: [phone]

(AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, DENMARK, FINLAND,

FRANCE, GERMANY, HUNGARY, ICELAND,

IRELAND, ITALY, LUXEMBOURG,

NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, PORTUGAL,

SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, UNITED

KINGDOM)

TEL: [phone]

(MONACO)

If you are calling from outside the countries mentioned
above, or if you can’t get through on the Yamaha toll­free number, use the following number instead:

TEL: [phone]

U.S.A.

Yamaha Electronics Corporation, USA

6660 Orangethorpe Avenue,
Buena Park, CA 90620, U.S.A.
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

URL: http://www.yamaha.com/

CANADA

Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.

135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough,
Ontario M1S 3R1, CANADA
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

URL: http://www.yamaha.ca/

AUSTRALIA

Yamaha Music Australia Pty., Ltd.

Level 1, 99 Queensbridge Street
Southbank, Victoria 3006
AUSTRALIA
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA,
THAILAND, PHILIPPINES, INDIA,
VIETNAM, CAMBODIA,
MYANMAR, INDONESIA and IRAN

Yamaha Electronics Asia Pte Ltd.

138 Cecil Street
#05-02/03 Cecil Court, Singapore 069538
SINGAPORE
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

TAIWAN

Yamaha KHS Music Co., Ltd.

11F, No.150, Tun Hua North Rd.
Taipei,TAIWAN R.O.C.
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

URL: http://www.yamahakhs.com/

JAPAN

Yamaha Corporation
AV & IT Business Group
IT Sales & Marketing Division

203 Matsunokijima, Toyooka-mura, Iwata-gun,
Shizuoka-ken 438-0192, JAPAN
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

URL: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/