Yamaha CRW2200UX 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: CRW2200UX

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

(for 166ns, Min. Cycle 86.6ns)

Laserprodukt-Klasse: Klasse 1
Eigenschaften der Laserdiode

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

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

(für 166ns, Zyklusmin. 86,6ns)

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

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

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

(para 166ns, ciclo mínimo 86,6ns)

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

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

COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.

English

OWNER’S MANUAL

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ TH E FO LL OW IN G W A RN ING A ND

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PLEASE READ TH E FO LL OW IN G W A RN ING A ND PLEASE READ TH E FO LL OW IN G W A RN ING A ND
CAUTION CAREFULLY TO PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL

CAUTION CAREFULLY TO PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL

CAUTION CAREFULLY TO PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL CAUTION CAREFULLY TO PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL
SAFETY AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE DEVICE.

SAFETY AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE DEVICE.

SAFETY AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE DEVICE.SAFETY AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE DEVICE.

These precautions explain how to use the device correctly and safely, thereby prevent ing injury to
yourself or to others. This section has been sub-divided int o a WARNING section and a CAU TION
section, according to the like lihood and nat ure of any p otenti al inju ries or damage i nflicte d. They re late
to your pers on al safety, and also help y ou m i nimize the risk of dam a ging the device. Pl ease read these
sections carefully before proceeding.

WARNING

Always follow these basic precautions to prevent short-circuit, damage, fire, or other hazards,
and to prevent serious injury or death from electrical shock.

To avoid risk of el ectrical shock or fire, do not att empt to open or disa ssemble the device.

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To avoid risk of eye dam ag e or blindness, do not look inside the device.

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To avoid the risk of personal injury or electrical shock, do not insert your fingers, or foreign objects

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into the device. Please take particular care if small children are present.
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, fire, or pers onal injury, do not expose the device to r ain, use it

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near water, or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers that contain liquids (they may spill into
the unit) on the device.

To avoid risk of personal injury, electrical shock, fire, or damage to the unit, follow the Owner’s

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Manual caref u lly and set up the un it correctly.
If unusual smells, sounds or smoke come from the devi ce, turn off the comp uter immediately to

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avoid the risk of electrical shock, fire or damage to the device, and return the device to the place of
purchase, or alternatively, to your nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual).

Make sure the computer is electrically grounded to avoid the risk of electrical shock.

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When opening up the computer, unplug it from the electrical outlet (do not touch the plug with wet

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hands) as there is an increased risk of electrical shock.
The drive should not be exposed to temperatures outside the range of 5 – 35 °C (41 – 95 °F) to

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avoid risk of malfunct ion, fire or personal injury.
To avoid the risk of electrical shock or fire, be sure to use the correct voltage rating, or the device

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may not operate properly.
AC adapter Rated Input Voltage SKB2505A : 100 – 120 V AC ± 10%

Clean the AC power p lug r eg ul ar ly, especially the blades, to avo id th e r isk of in su la tio n failure or fire

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due to humidity.
Do not pull on the cord itself when disconnecting from the electrical outlet, or let objects rest or roll

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over the cord, a s the cord can be damage d and cause electri cal shock or fire.

SMB2505A : 220 – 240 V AC ± 10%

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Insert the AC plug firmly, as a poor connection can result in electrical shock or fire.

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Only use the in cluded AC adapter , as malfunction or fire may result.

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Do not connect too many devices to a single electrical outlet, or use voltages exceeding the rated

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voltage as this may cause overheating and fire.

CAUTION

Always follow these basic precautions to prevent physical injury to yourself or others, or damage
to the instrument or other property.

To avoid the risk of elect rica l shoc k or fir e, alw ays un plu g the co mpu ter fro m the ele ct rica l outle t if it

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will not be used for a prolonged period of time, or if there is a risk of lightning.
Do not expose the d evice to e xcessive vibrati on, hea t, cold or d ust, as d oing so m ay resu lt in dama ge

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to the unit’s front panel or its internal components.
Do not use the device near other products such as televisions, radios, or speakers as this may cause

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interference, which can affect the proper operation of the device or other devices.
To avoid damage to the device or personal injury, always place the device in a stable position.

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Always place the device horizontally to avoid the risk of lost written data.

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Always remove any disc from the disc tray before transporting the device as written data may be lost.

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Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the device. Do not use benzene, pai nt thinners, detergents, or

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chemically treated wiping cloths as these may damage the unit.
Do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber objects on the device as chemical reactions can cause damage
to the device.

Do not rest your weight on or pla ce h eavy objects on the device, or use ex cessive force on the

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buttons, switches or connectors, as damage to the unit or personal injury may occur.
Do not listen to audio with headphones at high volume for prolonged periods of time as your hearing

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may be damaged as a result.
Before using the device, always turn down the volume as sudden bursts of sound can result in

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hearing damag e.
Do not place the device anywhere near sources of magnetic interference as operational stability may

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be adversely affected.
Have the device serviced regularly to avoid internal dust buildup that can cause malfunction, damage

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or fire. For se r vice information, and about service charges, contact the store of p urchase, or your
nearest Yamaha dealer (listed in the back of this manual).

Do not allow the plug of the AC adapter to come into contact with metal as a short circuit can result

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and cause a malfunction or damage to the device.
Do not wrap th e powe r cor d arou nd th e AC a dapter as it may b ecome disco nnected and c ause a malfu nction .

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About handling CD-R/RW discs

1. Do not store discs in areas subject to excessive humidity or heat (i.e., in direct sunlight or
near a heater).

2. Do not touch the surface of a disc.
When handling a disc, hold it by the edges.

3. Remove dust and dirt from the surface of a disc.
Use an air-blower (i.e., camera lens blower) to remove dust. 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. Use only circular discs. Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as star, heart or card
shaped, etc., as these could damage your new CD-R/RW drive.

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 a problem that occurs
as a result of any operations carried out other than those stated in
the manual included with the drive.

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

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Precautions for Transportation

Keep the original box for future transportation. Before transporting the device, always put it
in the original box. Yamaha does not bear any responsibility for any problem that occurs
during transportation with the device not in the original box.

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Copyrights

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

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WARRANTY

YAMAHA AND ITS SUPPLIERS ACCEPT NO LIABILITY FOR THE LOSS OF ANY DATA
OR ANY PROBLEMS CAUSED AS A RESULT OF USING THIS PRODUCT. AS A
PRECAUTION, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE DISCS BE TESTED AFTER THEY
HAVE BEEN WRITTEN TO. FURTHERMORE, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DOES
YAMAHA AND ITS SUPPLIERS GUARANTEE THE RELIABILITY OF THE DISCS.

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Table of Contents

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

Features of the CRW2200UX Drive .................................................. 1

Before Use ......................................................................... 4

System Requirements.......................................................................... 4

Supported Discs................................................................................... 6

Serial Number ..................................................................................... 8

Front and Rear of Unit............................................................ 9

Front Panel .......................................................................................... 9

Rear Panel ......................................................................................... 10

Setup Procedures................................................................11

Setup Flowchart................................................................................. 11

STEP 1 Set Up the CRW2200UX Drive......................................... 12

STEP 2 Install the Device Drivers................................................... 15

STEP 3 Configuring for the Operating System................................ 16

STEP 4 Install the CD Writing Software ......................................... 17

Operation..........................................................................18

Loading/Ejecting a Disc.................................................................... 18

Ejecting a Disc in an Emergency ...................................................... 19

Disconnecting the CRW2200UX Drive ........................................... 20

Troubleshooting..................................................................21

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

Recording Methods ........................................................................... 26

About the Firmware .......................................................................... 29

LED Indicator Messages................................................................... 30

CRW2200UX Specifications............................................................ 31

Index.................................................................................................. 34

©2001 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.
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 CRW2200UX Drive

High speed writing/reading

The CRW2200UX drive supports up to 20X-speed writing of CD-R discs,*1 and up
to 10X-speed writing/rewriting of CD-RW discs.
data reading and digital audio data extraction at up to 40X speed.

USB 2.0 compatible

USB 2.0 provides high-speed data transfer capability (max. speed 480 Mbits/sec.).
The transfer speed is about 40 times faster than the conventional USB standard
(USB 1.1).
USB’s hot swapping capability allows the drive to be plugged in and unplugged even
with the computer turned on.

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. (

Optimum Write Speed Control

Before writing to a CD-R, the CRW2200UX drive checks the disc’s capability and
automatically selects the optimum writing speed
you set is the maximum writing speed.

*2

Furthermore, the drive supports

P. 3)

→

*3

for greater reliability. The speed

Reliable writing

Yamaha’s proprietary Pure-Phase Lase r System (patent applied 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 P o we r Con trol)

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.

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Introduction

High-fidelity digital audio

The CRW2200UX 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.

CD TEXT support

Information such as the song name or artist name can be recorded on Audio CDs
using CD creation software. The text data on the created disc can be displayed on a
CD player that is compatible with the CD TEXT format.

*1 16X- or 20X-speed writing is enabled with the Partial CAV method. (→P. 7)

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

*3 The optimal writing speed automatically selected will be between 8X speed and the maximum speed designated

for that disc. If the disc is rated at lower than 8X speed writing, you need to designate the most suitable writing
speed manually.

P. 8)

→

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Introduction

Buffer Underrun Defined

CD-R/RW drives are equipped with buffer memory. This memory temporarily
stores data while a disc is being recorded. When buffer memory becomes empty
(due to unexpected interruptions or the system’s inability to keep up with the
writing process), a writing error occurs. This error is known as a “buffer
underrun error.”

➀➁➂

Data

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.

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If data transfer is
interrupted...

and buffer memory is
about to empty...

writing is suspended writing resumes

Once data transfer
resumes normally...

and enough data has accumulated
in buffer memory...

Yamaha Buffer Underrun Protection ensures error-free results.

Test-w ri ting for Buffer Underru n

Test writing is a function to check for the likely occurrence of Buffer Underrun on your
computer system.
Most writing software includes test writing functions for this purpose.
When the Buffer Underrun Protection is set to ON (Default), test writing cannot be selected
on your writing software.
To use test writing, the Buffer Underrun Protection should be set to OFF.

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Before Use

System Requirements

If your computer doesn’t meet the requirements listed below, the CRW2200UX
drive may not be able to write at the maximum speed.

Computer

• PC/AT-Compatible Computer

• CPU: Pentium II-class or higher, 300 MHz or faster.

• RAM: 64 MB or more

• USB port (USB 2.0 compatible)

• A spare PCI expansion slot or a CardBus slot for a USB interface card (if one hasn’t

been installed yet).

• CD-ROM drive

Notes

• To install the device drivers, you need a CD-ROM drive other than the CRW2200UX drive.

• The CRW2200UX drive cannot be used as a boot drive. Furthermore, the CRW2200UX drive

cannot be used to set up the OS one more time.

USB 2.0 Interface Card (PCI or Ca rdBus )

Your computer requires a USB port in order to connect the CRW2200UX drive.
To fully utilize the performance of the CRW2200UX drive, a USB 2.0 compatible
interface card and EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) compliant driver are
also necessary.
If your computer has a USB port with USB 1.1 specifications, we recommend that
you install a USB 2.0 compatible interface card.

Notes

• For the latest information about approved USB 2.0 interface cards, refer to the YAMAHA CD­R/RW Drive web site.

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

• For information on how to purchase the EHCI compliant driver for the USB interface card, or
information about the OS supporting the card, refer to the interface card manufacturer web site,
or contact user support services.

Connecting the drive to a USB port with U SB 1.1

When the CRW2200UX drive is connected to a USB 1.1-compliant port on your
computer, it operates in accordance with USB 1.1 standard.
For reliable data writing, the Buffer Underrun Protection should be set to ON, and the
writing speed should be set to 8X on the writing software.
Reading is 6X speed at the maximum.

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Before Use

USB cable

The USB standard for maximum length of cable between devices is five meters.

CRW2200UX

Maximum length of cable
between devices : 5.0 m

Operating System (OS)

Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, or Windows 2000 Professional

Notes

• For Windows 98 Second Edition, install the included device drivers (storage class drivers) to the
PC. For details, refer to the separate manual, “Device Driver Installation Guide”, that came with
the CRW2200UX drive.

• The CRW2200UX drive cannot be used with a system that has been booted on MS-DOS or
Safe mode.

CD Writing Software

The CRW2200UX drive requires a CD writing software to write onto a CD-R/RW
disc. Make sure your CD writing software supports the CRW2200UX drive.

Note

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

Hard Drive Space

Writing data on a CD-R/RW disc requires 50 MB to 100 MB of free space as a
working area on the hard drive.
When writing data on a CD-R/RW disc after creating an image file, there must be
enough free space on the hard drive to store the image file in addition to the working
area (a total of up to about 900 MB).
However, this hard drive space for image files is not needed when directly writing
onto a CD-R/RW disc from a hard drive or CD-ROM using the CRW2200UX drive
(on-the-fly writing).

About disk image files

You can collect data files into a single disk image file for a CD-R/RW disc. Also, note that an
image file is useful when writing multiple discs with the same content. For further details, refer to
the documentation that came with your CD writing software.

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Supported Discs

The CRW2200UX drive can write to discs that carry the following logos:

Before Use

CD-R discs

*1

The CRW2200UX drive can write to these discs at 1X, 2X, 4X, 8X, 12X,
16X, or 20X speed. These discs can be played back in a CD-ROM drive or a
CD player.

Notes

• 16X- or 20X-speed writing is enabled with Partial CAV method. (→P. 7)

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

speeds.

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 CRW2200UX 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

*3

These discs allow writing/rewriting at 4X to 10X speeds. The CRW2200UX
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.”

Note

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

→

P. 8)

• 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.

Note

To find current information about approved discs for the drive, refer to the YAMAHA CD-R/RW
Drive web site.

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

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