Yamaha CRW3200IX 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: CRW3200IX

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: 0.85 mW (Continuous)
Write Mode: Max. 48 mW

(for 212 ns, Min. Cycle 57.9 ns)

Laserprodukt-Klasse: Klasse 1
Eigenschaften der Laserdiode

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

Lesemodus: 0,85 mW (kontinuierlich)
Schreibmodus: Max. 48 mW

(für 212 ns, Zyklusmin. 57,9 ns)

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: 0,85 mW (continue)
Mode de gravure: max. 48 mW

(pour 212 ns, cycle min. 57,9 ns)

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: 0,85 mW (continua)
Modo de escritura: máx. 48 mW

(para 212 ns, ciclo mínimo 57,9 ns)

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.

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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

COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.

OWNER’S MANUAL

English

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS CAREFULLY TO
PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE DEVICE.

These precautions explain how to use the device properly and safely, thereby preventing
injury to yourself and others. This section has been sub-divided into a WARNING section
and a CAUTION s ection, accordin g to the li kelihoo d and n ature of any pot ential inju ries o r
damage inflicted. They relate to your pers onal safety, and also he lp you prevent the risk
of damage to the device. Please read these sections carefully prior to proceeding.

WARNING

Always follow these basic precautions to avoid short-circuit, damage, fire, or other
hazards, and to avoid serious injury or fatal accident from elect r ical shock.

Do not attempt to open or dis assem bl e the de vice to avo id the risk of elec tric al shock,

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fire, or malfunction.
Do not look directly at the laser source to avoid the risk of eye damage or blindness.

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Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the device to avoid the risk of electrical

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shock, fire, malfunction, or personal injury.
Do not expose the de vice to high humidity or place liquid containers such as a flower

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vase on the devic e to avoid the risk of electrical shock, fire, or malfunction.
Do not expose the device to temperature outside the range 5 – 35 °C (41 – 95 °F) to

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avoid the risk of fi re, deformation of t he device panel, or malfunction.

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Do not expose the device to dusty place to avoid the risk of fire or malfunction.

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Always follow the owner’s manual to set up or connect the devices properly to avoid

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the risk of electrical shock, fire, malfunction, or personal injury.
If unusual smells, sounds or smoke come from the device, or if foreign objects such

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as liquid get into the device, turn off and unplug the comput er immediately to avoid
the risk of elec trical shock, fire, or malfu nc tio n . Co ntact the store of purch as e or yo u r
nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this m an u al) .

Be sure that the computer is electrically grounded to av oid the risk of electrical shock.

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Prior to cleaning the drive, always unplug the computer or do not handle the plug with

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wet hands to avoid the risk of electrical shock.
Use the included AC adapter to avoid the risk of fi re or malfunction.

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Clean the AC power plug regularly to avoid the risk of fire due to insulation failure

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such as humidity.
Do not unplug the AC adapter by pulling the cable, and do not place objects on the

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cable to avoid the risk of electrical shock, fire, or malfunction.
Plug in the AC adapter fully to avoid the risk of electrical shock or fire.

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Do not connect many devices to an electrical outle t. Maintain the rated power of th e

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outlet to avoid th e ri sk o f fir e du e to overheating.

CAUTION

Always follow these basic precautions to avoid physical injury to yourself or others,
and damage to the device or other property.

Always unplug the computer if it will not be used for a prolonged period or if there is a

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possibility of lig htning, to avoid th e risk of electrical shock, fire, or short-circuit.
Do not use the device near other electrical appliances such as televisions, radios, or

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speakers to avoid the risk of interferences between each other.
Do not place the device unstably to avoid the risk of malfunction or personal injury by

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its falling down.
Do not place the de vice with a possibility of excessive vibration to avoid the ri sk of

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damage to written data or malfunction.
Place the device ho rizontally to avoid the risk of damage to written data.

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Prior to trans portin g th e dev ic e, rem ov e the disc f rom the d isc tra y to av oid t he r isk o f

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damage to written data.
Use soft, dry cloths to wipe the device. Do not use benzene, paint thinner, detergents,

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or chemically treated wiped cloths, and do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber objects
on the device to avoid the risk of malfunction or damage to the surface of the device.

Do not rest your weight on or place heavy objects on the device, and do not apply

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excessive force to the bu tto ns, swi tche s, or co nnec tor s to avo id the r isk of dam ag e to
the device or persona l injury.

Be careful not t o shor t-circui t the AC power plug wi th met al object s to avoi d the ris k of

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malfunction.
Do not wrap the power cable around the AC adapter to avoid the risk of breaking the

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wire or malfun ction.

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Do not listen to audio with headphones at high volume for prolonged period to avoid

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auditory disorder.
Prior to turning on the computer, always minimize the volume to avoid auditory

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disorder by a sudden bu rst of sound at high volume.
Do not place the device near magnets or anything magnetized such as a display to

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avoid the risk of interferences between each other.
Have the device serviced regularly to avoid internal dust buildup that can cause

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malfunction, damage or fire. For service in formation and serv ice charges, contact the
store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha deal er (listed at the back of this manual).

WARRANTY

YAMAHA AND ITS SUPPLIERS ACCEPT NO LIABILITY FOR ANY PROBLEMS THAT OCCUR AS A
RESULT OF ANY OPERATIONS CARRIED OUT OTHER THAN THO SE STATED IN THE MANUAL
THAT COMES WITH THIS PRODUCT, OR THE LOSS OR THE DAMAGE OF ANY DATA CAUSED AS
A RESULT OF USING THIS PRODUCT.

Precautions for Transportation

Transportin g the de vi ce unfixed may damage its int er n al mechanism or circuits.

• Remove the disc from the disc tray of the device.

• Put the device in the original box.

Refer to the original box to check that the complete accessories are included prior to installation.

• © 2001 YAMAHA CORPORATION. All Rights Reserved.

• T h is document may not, in whole or in part, be co pied, photocopied, reproduced, translated,

transmitted, or reduced to any electronic medium of machine readable form without prior consent
in writing from Yamaha.

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

• Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, and FireW ir e are r eg istered trademarks of Apple C omp u ter, Inc.

• i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

• SafeBurn™ is a trademark of Yamaha Cor po r at io n.

• All other trademarks are the property of thei r respective companies. ™ and ® marks are not

specified in this manual.

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Table of Contents

Features of the CRW3200IX Drive ................................................1

Names and Functions of Parts..................................................... 3

Front Panel...............................................................................................3

Rear Panel................................................................................................4

Precautions on Use.................................................................. 5

Handling Discs ........................................................................................5

Copyright.................................................................................................5

Disclaimer of Indemnity..........................................................................5

Compatible Discs.....................................................................................6

System Requirements..............................................................................7

Preparing the CRW3200IX Drive .................................................10

Serial Number........................................................................................10

Set Up the CRW3200IX Drive on Windows.........................................11

Set Up the CRW3200IX Drive on Macintosh.......................................18

Connecting/Disconnecting the CRW3200IX Drive to/from the Computer...21

Loading/Ejecting a Disc ...........................................................22

Troubleshooting.....................................................................24

Firmware.............................................................................30

CRW3200IX Drive Specifications ................................................31

Technical Notes.....................................................................35

IEEE1394...............................................................................................35

Buffer Underrun Protection Function....................................................35

Connecting Multiple IEEE1394 Devices ..............................................36

Writing Methods....................................................................................37

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

• The information contained in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.

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

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Features of the CRW3200IX Drive

High speed writing/reading

The CRW3200IX drive supports up to 24X-speed writing for CD-R discs, and up to
10X-speed writing/rewriting for CD-RW discs. In addition, the drive supports data
reading and digital audio data extraction at up to 40X sp eed.

Tip

• The Par tial CAV method pe rmits 24X -s p eed writing for CD-R discs.

• The CLV method and the 4X – 10X Full CAV method permit 10X-speed writing/

rewritin g for CD-RW discs .

IEEE1394 interface

The CRW3200IX drive uses an IEEE1394 interface that enables you to use the drive
as soon as it is connected to the com puter.
The CRW3200IX drive supports a hot pl ug function that enables you to connect/
disconnect the drive while the co mputer is turned on.

SafeBurn™ (Enhanced stability writ ing technology)

The generous 8 MB buffer memory provides sufficient data storage to enable stable
disc writing at high speeds. Even if data transfer from the computer is interrupted,
the Buffer Underrun Protection function is activated to save CD-R discs from a
writing error. (P. 35)
“Optimum Write Speed Control” adjusts the writing speed to the optimum rate for
every CD-R disc automatically. You can set the maximum writing speed with your
CD writing software.

Note

•“Optimum Write Speed Control” can be activated when the maximum w riting speed
is set at 12X or more.

• The m inimum writing spe ed to be au tomatically selected is 8X. Man ually set the
optimu m writing speed if a writing spe ed suppor ted by a disc is less than 8X.

High fidelity digital audio

The CRW3200IX drive supports extract ion of digital audi o data at up to 40X speed
using CD writing software, as well as recording digit al audio with hig h fidelity eve n
at 24X-speed writing.

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Audio Master Quality Recording (High quality audio writing mode)

Audio Master Quality Recordin g enables you to create high quali ty aud io CDs. This
mode is available f or CD-R discs with a capacit y of 650 MB and 700 MB. (P. 38)

Note

Audio C Ds that are created with Audio Master Quality Re cording may no t be played
back on certain audio record ers and C D -R/R W dr ives.

CD-MRW (CD Mount Rainier ReWriting)

CD-MRW is a new standard of packet writing. Compared to the ordinary packet
writing, CD-MRW provides many useful functions such as background formatting.
(P. 39)

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Names and Functions of Parts

Front Panel

➀➂

➃➄

Disc tray

➀

Holds the disc. It is opened or closed by
pressing the eject button. (P. 22)

Manual eject hole

➁

Forcibly opens the disc tray when the tray
cannot be opened by pressing the eject
button. (P. 23)

Eject button

➂

Press to open or close the disc tr ay. (P. 22)

Headphone jack

➃

Connects headphones or external speakers
to the drive; has stereo mini-jack
specifications.

Headphone volu me dial

➄

Controls the volume of the headphones.
The volume increases as the dial is turned
to the right.

➁

➅

LED

➅

Indicates the operational status of the
CRW3200IX drive by its colors and
blinking patterns.

Lights or blinks blue

• Lights: Standby (with disc)

• Blinks: Opening/Closing disc tray, or

reading disc information (TOC)

• Blinks rapidl y: Playback audio

• Blinks irreg ularly: Reading data

Lights or blinks pu rple

• Lights: Standby (no disc) or the disc tray
is open

• Blinks: Accessing fo r writing or test
writing

• Blinks rapi dly: Writing

Blinks orange

• Malfunction

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Rear Panel

➃

LINE OUT jacks (L/R)

➀

Connect audio devices such as ext ernal
speakers.

Power switch (STANDBY/ON)

➁

Turns the power on/off. (P. 11, 13)

➁➀

DC-IN connector

➂

Connects the included AC adapter. (P. 11)

IEEE1394 ports

➃

Connect the included IEEE1394 cable.
(P. 13 for Windows, P. 18 for Macintosh)

➂

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Precautions on Use

Handling Discs

To avoid trouble , such as writing errors, loss of recorded data, and malfunction of
the drive, take the following precautions when handling discs.

• Do not place discs in a hot or damp place or where they will be exposed to di rect
sunlight.

• Do not touch the disc surface. Hold the disc by the edge when handling it.

• Remove dust and dirt from the disc surface. Use an air spray to remove dust. The

disc surface may be scratched if strongly wiped wi th a dry cloth.

• Do not stick labels to the disc surface or write anything on it except where
designated.

• Do not clean discs with chemicals or de tergents.

• Do not bend or drop di scs.

Copyright

It is prohibited by law to duplicate copyright mater ial for non-personal use without
the prior consent of the copyright holder. When copying material with your CD-R/
RW drive, take due care not to infringe the copyright.

Disclaimer of Indemnity

• Yamaha assumes no liability for the loss of any profits incurred as a result of the
loss or corruption of data written on a CD-R or CD-RW, for any loss or damage
caused by or arising out of extraordinary circumstances (including circumstances
that Yamaha has foreseen or could foresee), nor for any damages incurred or
claimed by a third party.

• After handling important data, make a comparison between the original and the
copied data (to confirm that th e data has been copied properly).

• In no event shall Yama ha be liabl e f or an y da m a ge to di scs du e to a bu f f e r
underrun error (P. 35) or for any other reason, or the inability to use distributed
discs with your drive.

• Yamaha assumes no liability for the inability to write/playback discs because of
their format.

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Compatible Discs

Discs that can be written on

The CRW3200IX drive can write on the follo wing discs.
For the latest information about discs previously checked for compatibility with the
drive, refer to the following website.
YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website

URL: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/en gli sh/p rod u ct/ com pute r/

CD-R discs

• The CRW3200IX drive can write at 1X, 2X, 4X, 8X, 12X, 16X or 24X speed.

• CD-R discs can be played back o n a CD-ROM drive or a CD playe r .

Note

• 24X-speed writing is en ab led with Partial CAV method. (P. 7)

• Check the writing speeds your disc supports prior to writing.

CD-RW discs

• The CRW3200IX drive can write/rewrite at 2X or 4X speed.

• CD-RW discs can be read/played back on a device (e.g. CD-ROM drive) that
supports “CD-RW” discs.

Note

Some discs support only 2X speed.

High Speed CD-RW disc s

• The CRW3200IX drive can write/rewrite at 4X, 8X or 10X speed.

• High Speed CD-RW discs ca n be rea d/ played back on a CD-RW dri ve tha t

bears the High Speed CD-RW logo or a device (e.g. CD-ROM drive) that
supports “CD-RW” discs.

Note

• When using the packet writing method (P. 38) for writing/rewriting onto High
Speed CD-RW discs, you can select the 4X – 10X Full CAV method. For m o re
information refer to the documentation that comes with your CD writing software.
(Your CD writing software must support the Full CAV method, as does the CD
Writing software that comes with the CRW3200IX drive.)

• The Full CAV method is recommended when opening and editing a file on a CD­RW disc with an application softw are.

• In order to write, erase, read or play back High Speed CD-RW discs, use a CD- R /
RW drive th at b ears th e High Speed CD-RW logo. Wh en using a CD-ROM drive
to read/play back High Speed CD-RW discs, use a drive that supports CD-RW
discs.
If these discs are used with a CD -R/R W drive no t bearing the High Sp eed C D-RW
logo, the discs may not be recognized, resulting in a computer not operating
properly or other malfunctions occurring.
Refer to the YAM A H A w ebsite below p rior to attempting to read/play b ack 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/

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Precautions on Use

Partial CAV (Constant Angular Veloc ity)

The CLV (Constant Linear Velocity) method is generally used to write data on a CD-R
disc. In w ritin g usin g the C LV m etho d, the d isc rota tion speed is adju sted to kee p the d ata
writing speed (data transfer rate) constant on all parts of the disc.
In contrast, the CAV (Constant Angular Velocity) method exercises control so as to keep
the disc rotation speed constant. Since the CAV method makes it possible to substantially
increase the maximum data transfer rate without straining of the drive, it is adopted today
for most CD-ROM drives.
CD formats define the constant linear density of written data so that the amount of written
data pe r disc rotatio n will increase as the wr i ting point moves from the inner track to the
outer track.
With th e CAV meth o d, the re for e, d ata is tr an sf erre d at a h igh e r rate w h en it is wr it ten on
the outer tracks of the disc. To achieve 24X-speed writing, the CRW3200IX drive
emplo y s the Pa rtia l C A V m e th od , w h ic h is a c o m bi na tio n o f th e C A V m e th od fo r in ne r
tracks and the CLV method for outer tracks.
The Partial CAV method controls the disc rotation speed so that the CRW3200IX drive
starts w r i ting at 18X speed on inner tracks, increasing the speed to 24X a s the read/write
head moves outward and holds the speed at 24X on outer tracks.

Tip

The CRW3200IX drive supports 8 cm discs.

Note

Use only ci rcular discs. Do not use any irregu la r shaped discs such as heart-shaped or
star-shaped discs to avoid the risk of malfunction.

System Requirements

The CRW3200IX drive is designed to ope ra te in the following computer
environment. If your computer does not meet these requirements, the CRW3200IX
drive may not operate or write at the maximum speed.

For Windows

Computer (PC/AT compatible )

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

• RAM: 64 MB or more

64 MB or more is requir ed (128 MB is recommended) for Windows 2000
Professional, while 128 MB or more is required (256 MB is recommended) for
Windows XP.

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• CD-ROM drive

Note

The CRW3200IX drive cannot be used to boot the computer or to set up an operating
system.

• 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 sto r e
the image file in addition to the working area (a total of up to 900 MB).
However, hard drive space for image files is not required when directly writing
onto a CD-R/RW disc from a hard drive or CD-ROM using the CRW3200IX
drive (on-the-fly writing).

Image file

You c an c olle ct th e data files to b e w rit ten o n a CD - R/R W d isc in to a sin gle im age file .
The im age file is usefu l for writin g th e sam e d ata onto mu ltipl e disc s. Fo r deta ils, re fer
to the d o cumentation that comes with the CD writing sof tware.

• A spare PCI expansion slot or a CardBas slot for an IEEE1394 interface card
(if one hasn’t been installed or built-in)

• IEEE1394 por t
An optional IEEE1394 interface card (OHCI compatible) is required to connect
the CRW3200IX driv e for the computer without an IEEE1394 port .
The IEEE1394 interface cards that have been already recognized to supp ort the
CRW3200IX drive are as follows.

Manufacturer Product Card Type
Advansys ASB30400 PCI
SIIG NN2603 PCI

For the latest information about IEEE1394 interface cards supporting the
CRW3200IX drive, refer to the following websites.
YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website

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

Note

Some IEEE1394 interface cards may not support the CRW3200IX drive. Even if the
interface card operates properly in the computer, the interface card may not support
IEEE1394 interface CD-R/RW drives. For details, refer to the documentation that
come s with the IE E E1394 in terface card .
Yamaha recommends that you use an IEEE1394 interface card listed above that has
been recognized to support the CRW3200IX drive.

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Precautions on Use

Operating system

Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Wi ndows 2000 Professional, or
Windows XP.

CD writing software

The CRW3200IX drive requires CD writing software to write onto a CD-R/RW
disc. Use the CD writing software that supports the CRW3200IX drive.
For details about installing and using the CD writing software, refer to the
documentation that comes with the CD writing software.

For Macintosh

Computer (Macintosh with a FireWire port)

• CPU: PowerPC G3, 300 MHz or faster

• RAM: 64 MB or more

• CD-ROM drive

Note

The CRW3200IX drive cannot be used to boot the computer or to set up an operating
system.

• 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 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 900 MB).
However, hard drive space for image file is not required when directly writing
onto a CD-R/RW disc from hard drive or CD-ROM using the CRW3200IX drive
(on-the-fly writing).

Image file

You c an colle c t the data file s to be w ri tten on a C D -R /RW d isc into a s ing le im ag e f ile.
The im a g e fi le is u se fu l for writing the sa m e da ta o nt o m ul tip le disc s. F or de tail s, re fe r
to the d ocumen ta tion that co mes with t h e CD wri ting softwa re.

Operating system

Mac OS 8.6 and 9 to 9.2 (Classic API with Mac OS X is no t supported.)

CD writing software

The CRW3200IX drive requires CD writing software to write onto a CD-R/RW
disc. Use the CD writing software that supports the CRW3200IX drive.
For details about installing and using the CD writing software, refer to the
documentation that comes with the CD writing software.

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Preparing the CRW3200IX Drive

Serial Number

The serial number is prin te d on the label on the bo ttom of your CRW3200IX drive.
When you have a question about the drive or need user support services , the serial
number is required.
Please write the serial number down in the space below. It may be difficult to check
the serial number after setting up the drive or for any other reason.

Serial number
(10 characters: 3 letters +
7 numbers)

Serial Number

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Preparing the CRW3200IX Drive (Windows)

Set Up the CRW3200IX Drive on Windows

Note

Place the CRW3200IX drive horizontally.

Remove all IE EE1394 devices connected to the com pu ter, and

1

turn on the comp u ter.
Be sure that the pow e r sw itch on the rea r pa nel of the

2

CRW3200IX drive is turned off (STANDBY), and connect the
included AC adapter to the DC-IN co nn ec tor of the dr ive.

The arrow on the adapter plug faces to the screw (the left side of the
connector).

11

DC-IN c o nnector

Screw Arrow

Connect the included po w e r cab le to the A C adapter (➀).

3

Connect the other end of the power cable to the wall socket
(

).

➁

➀

Power cable (included)

➁

Note

• Use the included AC adapter only. Do not use other adapters.

• The AC a da pter may become warm during us e un der normal conditions.

• The AC adapter consumes power, shown in the table below, while connected to

the wall so ck et ev en if the p ow e r sw i tch o f th e C R W3200IX drive is tu rn ed of f.
Remove the power cable from the wall socket when not using the CRW3200IX
drive for a prolonged period.

Power source Power consumption
100 V, 120 V 0.8 W

220 V 0.9 W

230 V, 240 V 1.0 W

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Preparing the CRW3200IX Drive (Windows)

Turn on the p ow er switch of the CRW 32 00IX drive .

4

Note

When turning on the CRW3200IX drive, be sure that the LED on the front panel
blinks blue and then lights purple. (P. 3)

Connect the C RW3200IX drive and the c om p u ter w ith the

5

included IEEE1394 cable.

Blinks blue and then
lights p urple

13

Note

The included IEEE1394 cable has a 6-pin IEEE1394 connector at each end.
Depending on your com pu ter enviro nm ent such as a laptop com pu ter with a 4-pin
type IEEE1394 port, an IEEE1394 cable with a 4-pin IEEE1394 connector at one
end may be required.

6-pin IEEE1394
connector

4-pin IEEE1394
connector

Connecting to a desktop computer

IEEE1394 port

Connecting to a laptop computer

IEEE1394
interface card

IEEE1394 ports

CRW3200IX rear pa nel

IEEE1394 cable

IEEE1394 ports

IEEE1394 ports

IEEE1394 cable

CRW3200IX
rear panel

Note

• You can connect the IEEE1394 cable to either IEEE1394 port of the
CRW3200IX drive.

• The IEEE1394 standards define the maximum length of a single IEEE1394
cable as 4.5 meters.

• To connect multiple IEEE1394 devices, refer to “Connecting Multiple
IEEE1394 Devices.” (P. 36)

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Preparing the CRW3200IX Drive (Windows)

Check recognition of the C R W3200IX drive.

6

After connecting the CRW3200IX drive to the comp uter, follow the steps
below to check that the drive is recog ni zed properly by the computer.

For Windows 98 Second Edition/Me

1

Select Start on the task bar, then Settings, Contr o l Panel, System, and
Device Manager tab. The Device Manager dialog box appears.

Note

For Windows Me, if the
window, click

view all Control Panel options

System

2 Check that the following icons are shown.

a:

“1394 Bus Controller” (Fig.1)

b:

“YAMAHA CRW3200E” in the “CDROM” item (Fig.1)

c:

“SBP2 Compliant IEEE 1394 device” in the “SBP2” item (Fig.2)

Figure 1

icon is not fo un d in th e

on the left side of the w indow.

Control Panel

a

15

b

Figure 2 (scroll down)

c

(This screen is an
example on
Windows Me.)

For Windows 2000 Professional

1 Select Start on the task bar, then Settings, Control Panel, System,

Hardware tab, and Device Manager. Th e Device Manager dialog box

appears.

2 Check that the following icons are shown.

a:

“YAMAHA CRW3200IX IEEE 1394 SBP2 Device” in the “DVD/CD­ROM drives” item

b:

“IEEE 13 94 Bus host controllers”

a

b

For Windows XP

1

Select Start on the task bar, then Control Panel, System, Hardware tab,
and Device Manager. The Device Manager dialog box appears.

Note

If the System icon is not shown in the Control Panel window, click Switch to
Classic View on the left side of the w indow.

Continued on next page

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Preparing the CRW3200IX Drive (Windows/Macintosh)

2

Check that the following icons are shown.

“YAMAHA CRW3200IX IEEE 1394 SBP2 Device” in the “DVD/CD-

a:

ROM drives” item
“IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers”

b:

“SBP2 Compliant IEEE 1394 device” in the “SBP2 IEE E 13 94 D evices”

c:

item

The drive name is not shown or there is or mark.

The CRW3200IX drive has not been recognized properly. Check the cable
connections and settings.

a

b

c

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7

Install CD writing software.

Install the CD writing software. For details about how to install CD writing
software, refer to the documentation that comes with it.

Set Up the CRW3200IX Drive on Macintosh

Note

Place the CRW3200IX drive horizontally.

Follow page 11 – 13, and c onn ect the A C adapter to the

1

CRW3 200IX drive. Turn on the drive.
Connect the C RW3200IX drive and the co mputer with the

2

included IEEE13 94 c able.

IEEE1394 ports

CRW3200IX rear panel

IEEE1394 cable

IEEE1394
(FireWire) ports

Note

• You can connect the IEEE1394 cable to either IEEE1394 port of the
CRW3200IX drive.

• The IEEE1394 standards define the maximum length of a single IEEE1394
cable as 4.5 meters.

• To connect multiple IEEE1394 devices, refer to “Connecting Multiple
IEEE1394 Devices.” (P. 36)

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Preparing the CRW3200IX Drive (Macintosh)

Check recognition of the C R W3200IX drive.

3

After connecting the CRW3200IX drive to the comp uter, follow the steps
below to check that the drive is recognized by the computer properly.

1

Select Apple System Profiler from the Apple menu.

2

Select Devices and Volumes.

3 “fw609e” and “sbp609e” (or drive names in some versions) in the

“FireWire” column should be shown when the CR W3200IX drive has
been recognized properly.
The FireWire version is shown in this window.

The FireWire version is shown.

“sbp609e”

“fw609e”

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“CRW3200E ”

“fw609e”

The Fi reW ire vers ion is s how n .

Note

• In the case that ot he r FireWire storage devices such as a hard drive or an MO
drive are connected to the computer, “fw609e ” and “sbp609e” are shown in the
column when any device is recognized. To check that the CRW3200IX drive is
recognized properly, un-mount icons of those devices, and then remove those
devices temporarily.

• If the “FireW ire ” item is n o t shown, the FireWi re interface of the computer is
not recognized by the Mac OS. Contact the manufacturer of the computer.

• If the “fw609e” and “sbp609e” (or drive names in some versions) are not shown
even with the “FireWire” item shown, the C R W3200IX drive is not rec o gn iz ed
by the Mac OS. In such a case, contact the store of purchase or your nearest
Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual).

• The FireWire version in Mac OS that supports the CRW3200IX drive is 2.0 or
later.

• The extension files that support the CRW 32 00 IX drive are required to mount
and read the disc e ven if the drive is reco g nized by Apple System Profiler. The
extensi o n files com e with the CD writing software. For details, refer to the
documentation t h at comes with the C D writing software.

Install the CD writing software.

4

Install the CD writing software. For details about how to install the CD
writing software, refer to the documentation that comes with it.

“CRW3200E” (device name) corresponding to the CRW3200IX drive (product
name) will be shown on your CD writing software when the drive is recognized
by the CD writing software properly.
For details about how to check rec ognit ion of the CRW3 2 00IX driv e with the CD
writing software, refer to do cume nta tion th at come s with t he CD writing software.

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Connecting/Disconnecting the CRW3200IX Drive to/from the Computer

The CRW3200IX drive can be connected/disconnected while the computer is turned
on (hot plug).
However, follow the steps below to disconnect the CRW3200IX drive while the
computer is turned on.

1

Quit the writing software and the playback software such as Windows Media
Player if they are activated.

2

Be sure to remove any disc from the disc tray .

3 For Windows Me/2000 Professional, select Unplug or Eject Hardware on the

task bar and follow the steps on the screen to disconnect the drive.
For Windows XP, select Safely Remove Hardware on the task bar and follow
the steps on the screen to disconnect the drive.
For Macintosh, disco nnect the CRW3200IX driv e.

(This screen is an example on Windows Me.)

Note

• For Windows 98 Secon d Edition, do not discon nect IEE E1 394 de vice from the
computer turned on to avoid improper operation.

• Be sure not to disconne ct th e CRW3200IX drive or connect/disconnect othe r
IEEE1394 dev ices from th e computer when writing wi th the driv e.

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Be sure not to turn off the CRW3200IX drive when the drive is conn ected to the
computer turned on. The computer or other IEEE1394 devices may not operate
properly depending on a type of host adapter or a CD writing software.
Disconnect the CRW3200IX drive from the computer prior to turning off the
drive.

Loading/Ejecting a Disc

Prior to the operation, check that the CRW3200IX drive is turned on.

Open the disc tray by p ressing the eject bu tton.

1

Press the eject button

Place the disc onto the d isc tray pr oper ly w ith its lab e l facing

2

upward.

Or remove the disc from the disc tray carefully so not to damage it.

Place or remove the disc
onto/from the disc tray

Close the disc tray by pressing th e eject b utton o r by gently

3

pushing the disc tray in to the d rive.

Note

• Place or remove the disc after the disc tray has fully opened. Do not push or pull
the disc tray with applying excessive force to avoid damag e to th e drive or the
disc.

• The disc tray does not open while the application software prohi bi ts ejecting,
including when the drive accesses the disc.

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Loading/Ejecting a Disc

Manually Ejecting a Disc

If the disc tray fails to open for some reason, such as a power failure, follow the
steps below to remove the disc from the drive.

Note

Frequent use of this operation may cause malfunction of the drive.

Prepare a thin pin-like object, such as a straightened paper

1

clip.

Use an object less than 2 mm in diameter an d more than 3 cm in length.

Turn off the CRW3200IX drive.

2

Insert the thin pin-like object straight into the manual eject

3

hole, and push it in.

When the disc tray opens, remove the di sc.

Manual eject hole

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Turn on the C R W3200IX drive, and close the d isc tray.

4

Troubleshooting

Refer to the YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website for the latest support data,
including information on troubleshooting.

YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website

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

Europe

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

1 The CRW3200IX drive is not turned on when the power switch is ON.

(The front panel LED does not light.)

Are the AC adapter and the power cable connected properly?

●

Turn off the power switch and check that the CRW32 00IX drive, the AC adapter,
the power cable, and the AC outlet are co nnected properly. (P. 11, 12)
If not, connect them properly, and then turn on the CRW3200IX drive.
If the CRW3200IX is not turned on (the front pan el LED does not lig ht) even if the y
are connected properly, contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer
(listed at the back of this manual).

2 The operating system does not start up properly.

Is the IEEE1394 interface card installed properly?

●

Refer to the documentation that comes with the IEEE139 4 interface card.

3 The CRW3200IX drive is not recognized by the operating system.

(Refer to page 15 for Windows or page 19 for Macint osh to check recogniti on
of the CRW3200IX drive.)

Are the drive and IEEE1394 int e rface card con nected properly to the computer

●

with a proper IEEE1394 cable?

Turn off the CRW3200IX drive and the computer. Check that the IEEE1394 cable is
fully connected to the CRW3200IX drive. (P. 13 for Windows, P. 18 for Macintosh)

Is the IEEE1394 interface card recognized by the oper ating system properly?

●

Follow the documentation that comes with the IEEE1394 interface card or the
computer, and check that the IEEE1394 inte rface card is recogn ized by th e operating
system properly.
If the IEEE1394 interface card is recognized, contact the store of purchase or your
nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at th e back of this manual).
If not, refer to the documentation that comes with the IEEE1394 interface card or the
computer. If the IEEE1394 interface card is still not recognized, there may be a
problem wi th the device driver or elsewhere.
Contact the manufacturer of the IEEE139 4 interface card or the computer.

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Troubleshooting

4 The disc tray does not open when you press the eject button.

Is the CRW3200IX drive turned on? ( Does the LED on the front panel light?)

●

Refer to “The CRW3200IX drive is not turned on when the power switch is ON.
(The front panel LED does not light.).” (Troubleshooting, Item 1)

Is any CD writing software being used?

●

Some CD writing software prohibits ejecting while accessing. (If you are using such
a software program, the disc tray does not open even if the eject button is pressed.)
In such a case, follow the steps in the software window to eject the disc, or quit the
CD writing software prior to pressing the eject button.

Is the disc icon sho w n on the screen? (For Macintosh)

●

When the disc icon is shown on the screen, the eject button cannot be used. Drag the
disc icon into the Trash and drop it there to unmount the disc to open the disc tray.

Is the disc tray opened when the computer i s restarted?

●

Quit all running application software, restart your computer, and pre ss th e eject
button of the CRW3200IX drive.
For Macintosh, when the disc icon is shown on the screen, the eject button cannot be
used. Drag the disc icon in to the Tra sh and drop it there to unmount the disc to open
the disc tray.

Is the disc tray opened when the IEEE139 4 cable is removed from the CRW3200IX

●

drive?

Remove the IEEE1394 cable from the drive while the AC adapter is conn ected, and
press the eject button.

Turn off the computer and the CRW3200IX drive, and remove the disc following

●

“Manually Ejecti ng a Disc.” (P. 23)

If the disc tray is caught in the drive and does not come out, or if it cannot be opened
or closed using the eject button after it is pulled out manually, contact the store of
purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual).

5 The disc is ejected without order (or it comes out spontaneously).

Is the disc set properly (horizont ally) on the disc tray?

●

Set the disc properly, and clos e th e disc tray.

Is the disc dusty or dir ty?

●

Remove dust or dirt from the disc using an air spray or a dry soft cloth. To avoid
damaging discs, wipe the disc gently from the center perpendicular to the edge of the
disc.

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Does the drive accept other discs (audio CD, CD- ROM, blank CD-R di sc, etc.)?

●

If a specific disc is ejected, the disc itself may be damaged or deformed.
If all discs are ejected, contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer
(listed at the back of this manual).

6 No data can be read from a disc.

Is the disc ejected without order?

●

Refer to “The disc is ejected without order (or it comes out spontaneously).”
(Troubleshooting, Item 5)

Is the disc compat ible with the driv e? (P. 6, 31)

●

Be sure that the disc is compatible with the CRW3200IX drive.

Is the disc dusty or dirty?

●

Remove dust or dirt fr om the disc using an air spray or a dry soft cloth. To avo id
damaging discs, wipe the disc ge ntly from the center perpend icular to the edg e of the
disc.

Can data be read from other discs (audio CD, CD-ROM, etc.)?

●

If no data can be read from a specific disc, data may be written in a format that the
drive cannot recognize, or the disc itself may be damaged or deformed. Note that no
data can be read from blank discs, and the CRW3200IX drive infrequently fail to
read data correctly from a disc even if the disc is compatible with the drive.

Are the extension files supporting the CRW3200IX installed? (For Macintosh)

●

If the extension files supporting the drive are not installed, the disc cannot be
mounted or read. The extension files come with the CD writing software.
For details, refer to the documentation that comes with the CD writing software.

Does the LED on the front panel of the CRW3200IX dr ive light correc tly when a

●

disc is inserted?

When a disc is inserted, the LED will bli nk blue for a moment and then light blue.
(P. 3)
If no data can be read from a specific disc, data may be written in a format that the
drive cannot recogn ize, or the disc may be damaged or deformed.
If the LED on the fr ont p an el re m ains purple (stating that the dr ive c a n not re c ogni ze
the disc) no matter what type of disc is inserted, contact the store of purchase or your
nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at th e back of this manual).

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Troubleshooting

7 The playback of an audio CD (CD-DA) cannot be heard.

Check that the volume is not set to the minimum level.
Be sure that headphones or external speakers are properly connected to the
CRW3200IX drive.
For Windows Me/XP, change the settings as follows. (If Windows Med ia Player 7.0
or later is used with Windows Me/XP, this problem can happen since the digital
playback option is activated by default setting.)

For Windows Me

1

In the Device Manager dialog box (P. 15), select YAMAHA CRW3200E
Properties and then Properties tab.

2 Uncheck the “Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device” in the “Digital

CD Playback” item.

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Uncheck
(This screen is an example
on Windo w s Me.)

3

Start “Windows Media Pla ye r .” In the menu bar, select Tools, Options and CD
Audio tab.

4

Uncheck the “Digital playback” in the “Playback Settings” item.

Uncheck
(This screen is an
example on Windows
Media Player 7.0.)

For Windows XP

1 Follow page 27 “For Windows Me”, and uncheck the “Enable dig it al CD audio

for this CD-ROM device.”

2

Start “Windows Media Player.” In the menu bar, select Tools, Options, Devices
tab, CD-RW Drive, and Properties.

3

Select “Analog” in the “Playback” item.

Select
(This screen is an
example on Windows
Media Player 8.0.)

8 No data can be read from any CDs, a disc is ejected spontaneously, or the

LED remains purple when a disc is inserted. (The LED does not change from
lighting purple to blinking blue and then lighting blue.) (P. 3)

Disconnect the IEEE1394 cable from your drive while the AC adapter is connected.
Insert the disc once again. If a specific disc is automatically ejected or cannot be
read, the disc itself may have a problem. If the drive does not accept any compatible
discs (and the LED remains purple), contact the store of purchase or your nearest
Yamaha dealer (listed at the ba ck of this manual).

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Troubleshooting

9 The error message “Buffer Underrun” is shown.

If your CD writing software supports Buffer Underrun Protection, you must activate
it. For details, refer to the documentation that comes with your CD writing software.

To prevent the occurrence of a buffer underrun and to increase the efficiency of data
writing, try the following:

– Reduce the data writing speed.
– Create an image file on the hard drive.
– Optimize the hard drive. (Defragmentation)
– Do not start any application software including screen savers during data writing.
– Deactivate the power management for the hard drive.
– Set the data transfer mode of any IDE device such as a hard drive or CD-ROM

drive to “DMA.”
– Deactivate Window s Active Desktop.
– Quit all memory-resident software programs.
– Check your CD writing software settings with the d ocu mentat ion tha t come s with

it.

Note

• If there is a n IEEE1394 device with lo wer data transfer spe ed connected betw e en the
computer and the CRW3200IX drive, the data transfer between those two will be
slowed , which m ay cause fa i lu r e in writing a disc.

• A writing error m ay happen if the drive is vibrated while data is bein g written o n a
CD-R or a CD-RW disc.

10

Other problems

Isn’t more than one CD writing software installed in your computer?

●

Installing more than one CD writing software in a computer may ca use i nstab ility o f
operation.

CD writing software must support the CRW3200IX drive in order to recognize the

●

drive.

Contact the manufacturer of your CD writing software to see whether the software
supports the CRW3200IX drive.

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Firmware

Firmware refers to the operating software designed for your CD-R/RW drive. It is
stored in the drive’s flash memory so that it can be rewritten.
To enhance operation reliability, Yamaha continues improving the firmware and
makes updates available on the inte rnet. You can find information about the latest
firmware at the following websites.
YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website

URL: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/en gli sh/p rod u ct/ com pute r/

Europe

URL: http://www.yamaha-it.de/
These websites contain the latest YAMAHA CD-R/RW drive user support
information including information about the firmware.
Refer to the website regularly to check the latest information.

Checking the firmware version in the CRW3200IX drive

For Windows 98 Sec ond Edition/Me

In the Device Manager dialog box (P. 15), select YAMAHA CRW3200E to
display the YAMAHA CRW3200E Properties dialog box, and then select the
Settings tab.

The revision number shown
here varies depending on the
version of the firmware in the
drive as set at default.
(This screen is an example
on Windows Me.)

For Windows 2000 Professional/XP

The firmware version cannot be shown with Device Manager dialog box. Check the
firmware version with the CD writing software. For details about how to use the
software, refer to the documentation that comes with it.

For Macintosh

Check the firmware version with the CD writing software. For details about how to
use the software, refer to the documentation that comes with it.

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CRW3200IX Drive Specifications

Supported Formats

Write Read Play back

CD-DA
CD TEXT
CD-ROM

*1

Mixed Mode CD-ROM
(CD-ROM+CD-DA)

CD-ROM XA
Photo CD

*1

*1

Video CD
CD-i
CD EXTRA

*1

includes multisession

*2

proper disc required

*3

proper application software required

*4

proper application software may be required depending on the format

*1

●●●

●●●

●●●

●●●

●●●

*2 *3

●

●●●

●●

●●●

●●

*4

*3

—

Writing Methods Disc-at-Once (DAO)

Session-at-Once (SAO)
Track-at-Once (TA O)
Packet Writing
Audio Master Quality Recording (High quality audio writing
mode)
CD-M RW (CD Mount Rainier R eWriting)

Writing/R ea din g
Speed

Writing CD-R 1X , 2X, 4X, 8X, 12X, 16X (CLV),

24X (18X – 24X Par tial C AV)

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

4X – 10X Full CAV (Packet w r iting)

Reading 40X (max.) Full CAV

Note) • DATA: 40X (max.)

• CD-D A: 40 X (max .) in audio extraction

• CD-DA: 1X only in audio playback

• Video CD: 10X (max.)

• Session closed disc: 40X (max .)

• Session unclosed disc: 12X (max.)

CD-R 1X, 2X, 4X, 8X, 12X, 16X, 24X (18X – 24X Partia l CAV )

writing: CD-R discs sp ecified in Orange Book Part 2, Ver. 3.1.
Note) Use a CD-R disc that matches the writing sp eed .

CD-RW 2X or 4X writing:

Orange Book Part 3, Vol.1, Ver. 2.0-compliant discs
4X, 8X, 10X, 4X – 10X F u ll CAV (Packet writing) writing:
Orange Book Part 3, Vol.2, Ver. 1.0-compliant discs
Note) For 2X writing, Orange Book Part 3, Vol.1, Ver. 1.0-

compliant discs can be u sed.

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Data Capacity 700 MB (79 min.)

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

Maximum Recording Time
in Audio Master Quality
Recording

Data Transfer Rate
(Mode 1)

Interface IEEE1394-a compliant, 400 Mbps

Data Buffer Size 8 MB (3,176 sectors)

Average Access Time 130 msec. (random access)

Sector Size 2,048 – 2,448 bytes

Installing Style Horizontal

Disc Loading Type Front auto-loading tray loading

Audio Out Line Out specifications

Power Consumption 18 W (writing/playback)

Operating Environment Temperature: +5 – +35 ºC

68 min. (with a 700 MB disc)
63 min. (with a 650 MB disc)

1X: 150 KB/sec. 12X: 1,800 KB/sec.
2X: 300 KB/sec. 16X: 2,400 KB/sec.
4X: 600 KB/sec. 24X: 3,600 KB/sec.
8X: 1,200 KB/sec. 32X: 4,800 KB/sec.

10X: 1,500 KB/sec. 40X: 6,000 KB/sec.

Two 6-pin connectors (power not supplied to connectors [port])

• Frequency range: 20 – 20,000 Hz

• Output level: 700 mVrms

7 W (standby)

Humidity: 25 – 80% RH (no condensation)

Dimensions
(includes projection)

Mass 1.6 kg

Width: 164.0 mm
Height: 56.0 mm
Depth: 265.0 mm

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CRW3200IX Drive Specifications

AC adapter (AD-301205)

Rated Input Voltage 100 – 240 V AC

Rated Input Current 1.0 A or less

Rated Output Voltage +5 V, +12 V DC

Rated Output Current 1.5 A

Terminal Output Polarity 1: +12 V DC

Operating Environment Temperature: +5 – +35 ºC

Dimensions

(includes projection)

Mass

(includes the power cable)

2

4

1

Humidity: 25 – 80% RH (no condensation)

Width: 79.5 mm
Height: 32.0 mm
Depth: 147.0 mm

0.43 kg (approx.)

3

2: GND
3: +5 V DC
4: GND

5

5: +5 V DC

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Safety/EMC Complia nc e

The CRW3200IX drive conforms to the following specifications.

Country/

Region

USA Safety Electricity UL60950 Information Technology

Canada Safety Electricity CSA C22 .2

EU Safety Electricity EN60950 Information Technology

Australia
New Zealand

Japan

Compliance Specifications

Category Item Standard

Laser 21CFR1040.10

FDA Chapter 1,
Subchapter J

EMC Emission 47CFR15

FCC Part 15, Subpart B

No. 60950

EMC Emission ICES-003 Class B Digital Device

Laser EN60825 Class 1 Laser Product

EMC Emission EN55022 Class B Information

Immunity EN55024

EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3

EMC Emission AS/NZ 3548 Class B Information

Safety Electricity Electrical Appliance

and Material Safety

EMC Emission VCCI Class B Inform ation

Remarks

Equipment
Class I L aser Product

Peripheral Device

Information Technology
Equipment

Equipment

Technology Equipment

Technology Equipment

Technology Equipment

Note that the specifications of the CRW3200IX drive are subject to change with ou t
notice due to improvements.

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Technical Notes

IEEE1394

IEEE1394 is a global standard approved by Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE). The serial interface has a broad b andwidth and is fast enough to
transfer large amounts of digital video and audio data bi-directionally between
electronic devices including computer peripherals. Defined as FireWire or i .LI NK,
the IEEE1394 interface enables units to transfer data or various controls over a
single IEEE1394 ca ble. IEEE1394 enables a dai s y-chain of devices (serial
connection) to transfer data between any two devices in the chain. IEEE1394 also
supports a tree (parallel) connection of devic e s. In additio n to thi s flexib ilit y,
IEEE1394 also eliminates the need for complicated settings such as device ID and
termination as found with SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) type interfaces.
As of this writing, IEEE1394 supports three different data transfer rates: 100 Mbps,
200 Mbps, and 400 Mb ps.

Buffer Underrun Protection Function

CD-R/RW drives a re eq uippe d wit h a buffe r mem ory, whic h temp orar il y stor es da ta
that is being transferred. When the buffer memory becomes empty due to a delay of
data transfer for any reason, a writing error happens. Such conditio n is defined as
buffer underrun, and such an error is defined as a buffer underrun error.

Buffer Under run Protection is featured in the CRW3200IX drive.

When buffer underrun almost happens, Buffer Underrun Protection temporarily
suspends the writing process. Writing resumes when enough data has accumulated
in the buffer memory. Buffer Underrun Protection in the CRW3200IX drive is
extremely accurate, resulting in seamless recording before and after suspensio n.

Test writing

Test writing is a function to check for the possible occurrence of buffer underrun in your
computer environment. When Buffer Underrun Protection of the CD writing software is
activate d, the test writing function cann ot be oper at e d. Buffer Underrun P r o tection
should be deactivated to operate the test writing function.

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Connecting Multiple IEEE1394 Devices

The following d escribes how to connect multiple IEEE1394 devices includ ing the
CRW3200IX drive to the computer.

Connecting in a daisy-chain

This method is used to connect in series mu ltiple IEEE1394 devices to one
IEEE1394 port. Up to 17 IEEE1394 devices (including the host adapter) can be
connected through one channel.

A single daisy-chain can contain up to 17 devices including
the host adapter.

CRW3200IX

A maximum single cable length:

4.5 m

Connecting in a tree

This method is used to connect in branches multiple IEEE1394 devices through the
device, host adapte r for example, with more than two IEEE1394 ports. Up to 63
IEEE1394 devices (includin g the host adapter) can be connected.

A

• Each path (A-B, A-C, B-C) can contain up to 17 devices including the host adapter.

• An entire system can contain up to 63 devices including the host adapter.

CRW3200IX

B

C

A maximum single
cable length: 4.5 m

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Technical Notes

Note on Connecting IEEE1394 Devices

• Connect the CRW3200IX drive directly to the computer.

• If there is an IEEE1394 device with lower da ta transfer speed connected between

the computer and the CRW3200IX drive, the data transfer betwe en those two will
be slowed, which may cause failure in writing a disc.

• The IEEE1394 por ts on the CRW3200IX drive have 6-pin connectors, but do not
supply power (IEEE1394 bus power).

• Be sure not to connect the devices with closed-loop as follows.

Writing Methods

Disc-at-Once (DAO)

This method is used to write all data onto a disc in one operation. It writes multiple
pieces of data without placing a space between data, starting with the innermost
track of the disc. Once data is written by this method, no data can be added to the
same disc even if there is free space ava ilable on the disc. This method is useful for
making a backup copy of an ent ire disc.

Track-at-Once (TA O)

This method is used to write data on a disc on a track-by-track basis. A track can be
defined as the smallest unit of area th at contains an ordinary program, image file,
text file, etc. This method enables you to add data to the same disc, one track of data
at a time, as long as there is free space available on the disc. A disc that contains data
written in several sessions is defined as a multi-session disc. An area that records
data and management information (Lead-in/Lead-out) is defined as a session. Lead­in and Lead-out are signals written for stating the starting and ending points of one
session.

Note

Ordinary audio CD players can only play back single-session discs or the first session on
a multi-session disc. Do not record audio data on the second and subsequent sessions.

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Session-at-Once (SAO)

This method is used to write data on a disc on a session-by-session basis. Un like
Track-at-Once described above, Session-at-Onc e enable s you to reco rd multip le
tracks onto a disc at a time. CD EXTRA, for example, uses this method to write
multiple pieces of audio data (or multiple tracks) in the first session and information
required for computers in the second session. This method enables you to add data
into the same disc, one session at a time, as long as there is free space avail able on
the disc. A disc that contains data written in several sessions by this method is
defined as a multi-session disc, like a disc written by the Track-at-Once method.

Packet Writing

This method is used to record data onto a disc on a file-by-file basis. This method
divides a track into small segments called “packets” so that data can be written on a
packet-by-packet basis, whi ch means that you can write data in much the same way
as you copy data to a floppy or hard drive. Since the data can be written ea sily,
packet writing is proper to daily data bac kup. Packe t writing also en ables you to add
packets to a disc as long as there is free space available on the disc.

Note

• Discs need to be formatted for packet writing prior to use.

• Formatting a CD- RW disc using pack et writing s o f tware redu ces its storag e c apacity

by about 100 MB since packet writing requires exclusive space for itself.

• For CD -R discs, d eleting data means masking data but n ot actually r e moving data.
Therefore, actu al f ree s pa ce in a CD-R never be increased even if data is de le ted .

Audio Master Quality Recording (High quality audio writing mode)

This method enables you to rec ord high quality dat a that c an be played back with the

1.4 m/s linear velocity.

Note

• Audio Master Quality Rec ording (High quali ty audio writing mo de) is enab l e d with
the 4X speed Dis c- a t -Once writing meth o d.

• Maximum recording time is 63 minutes for a 650 MB CD-R disc and 68 minutes for a
700 MB CD -R disc .

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Technical Notes

CD-MRW (CD Mount Rainier ReWrit ing )

This method is a new standard of packet writing for a CD-RW disc and supports
defect control by the drive, background formatting, and disc ejecting during
formatting. It enables you to use a CD-RW disc like a floppy disk.

Note

Formatting a C D-RW disc usin g CD-M RW reduc es its storage cap acity by ab out 150 M B
since CD-MRW itself requires exclusive disc space.

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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 the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer
listed below. Contact Yamaha Corporation Japan from outside of the listed countrie s.

Falls Sie weitere Fragen haben, wenden Sie sich an Ihren Fachhändler oder den örtlichen
Yamaha-Händler (eine Liste der Yamaha-Händler befindet sich am Ende dieses Handbuchs).
Aus anderen Ländern als den aufgeführten wenden Sie sich an Yamaha Corporation Japan.

Si vous avez des questions à poser, veuillez prendre contact avec le magasin où vous avez fait
l’achat de l’appareil ou un revendeur de matériel Yamaha le plus proche de votre domicile
parmi ceux énumérés ci-dessous. Prenez contact avec Yamaha Corporation Japan si vous ne
vous trouvez pas dans un des pays mentionnés:

Si tiene alguna du da, póngase en contacto con el establecimiento de adquisición o con su
representante Yamaha más cercano indicado a continuación. En caso de países no
contemplados en la lista, póngase en contacto con Yamaha Corporation Japan:

EUROPE, EASTERN EUROPE and
RUSSIA

Yamaha Elektronik Europa Gm bH
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, KOREA,
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
Overseas Sales & Marketing Division

10-1 Nakazawa-cho, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken
430-8650, JAPAN
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

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