Yamaha CRW3200SX 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: CRW3200SX

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, Macinto sh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• 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 CRW3200SX Drive................................................ 1

Names and Functions of Parts..................................................... 2

Front Panel...............................................................................................2

Rear Panel................................................................................................3

Precautions on Use.................................................................. 4

Handling Discs ........................................................................................4

Copyright.................................................................................................4

Disclaimer of Indemnity..........................................................................4

Compatible Discs.....................................................................................5

System Requirements..............................................................................6

Preparing the CRW3200SX Drive .................................................9

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

1 Set up the CRW3200SX Drive............................................................9

2 Connect the CRW3200SX Drive.......................................................12

3 Check Recognition of the CRW3200SX Drive.................................16

4 Install CD Writing Software..............................................................19

Loading/Ejecting a Disc ...........................................................20

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

Firmware.............................................................................29

CRW3200SX Drive Specifications................................................30

Technical Notes.....................................................................34

Buffer Underrun Protection Function....................................................34

Writing Methods....................................................................................34

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 CRW3200SX Drive

High speed writing/reading

The CRW3200SX drive supports up to 24X-speed writing for CD-R d iscs, 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 .

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,
Buffer Underrun Protection is activated to save CD-R discs from a writing error.
(P. 34)
“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 CRW3200SX drive supports extraction of digital audio 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.

Audio Master Quality Recording (High quality audio writing mode)

Audio Master Quality Recording enables you to cr eate high qual ity audio CDs. This
mode is available for CD-R discs with a capacity of 650 MB and 700 MB. (P. 35)

Note

Audio CDs that are created with Audio Master Quality Reco rd in g may not be playe d
back on certain audio recorders and CD-R/RW drives.

CD-MRW (CD Mount Rainier ReWrit ing )

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. 35)

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Names and Functions of Parts

Front Panel

➀➂

➃➄

Disc tray

➀

Holds the disc. It is opened or clos ed by
pressing the ej ec t button. (P. 20)

Manual eject hole

➁

Forcibly opens the disc tray when the tray
cannot be opened by pressing the eject
button. (P. 21)

Eject button

➂

Press to open or close the disc tray. (P. 20)

Headphone jack

➃

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

Headphone volume dial

➄

Controls the volume of the head phones.
The volume increases as the dial is tu rned
to the right.

➁

➅

LED

➅

Indicates the operational status of the
CRW3200SX 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 rapidly: Playba c k au dio

• Blinks irregularly: Read in g da ta

Lights or blinks purple

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

• Blinks: Accessing for writing or test
writing

• Blinks rapidly: Writing

Blinks orange

• Malfunction

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Names and Functions of Parts

Rear Panel

➃➄

LINE OUT jacks (L/R)

➀

Connect audio devices such as external
speakers.

Power switch (STANDBY/ON)

➁

Turns the power on/off. (P. 12, 15)

DC-IN connecto r

➂

Connects the included AC adapter. (P. 14)

➁➀

SCSI connectors

➃

Connect the SCSI cable. (P. 12)
D-sub half-pitch 50-pin pin-type is used.
(P. 13)

Dip switch

➄

Sets the SCSI ID number and the
terminator. (P. 9)

➂

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Precautions on Use

Handling Discs

To avoid trouble, such as writing errors , loss of recorded dat a, 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 direct
sunlight.

• Do not touch the disc surface. Ho ld th e 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 with a dry cloth.

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

• Do not clean discs with chemical s or detergents.

• Do not bend or drop discs.

Copyright

It is prohibited by law to duplicate copyright materia l for non-p ersona l 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 thir d pa r ty .

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

• In no event shall Yama ha be liable for any damage to discs due to a buffer
underrun error (P. 34) 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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Precautions on Use

Compatible Discs

Discs that can be written on

The CRW3200SX drive can write on the following 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/english/product/computer/

CD-R discs

• The CRW3200SX drive can write at 1X, 2X, 4X, 8X, 12X, 16X or 24X speed.

• CD-R di scs can be played back on a CD-ROM drive or a CD player .

Note

• 24X-speed writing is enabled with Partial CAV method. (P. 6)

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

CD-RW discs

• The CRW3200SX 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 di scs

• The CRW3200SX drive can write/rewrite at 4X, 8X or 10X speed.

• High Speed CD-RW discs can be read/played back on a CD-RW drive that

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. 35) for writing/rewriting onto High
Speed CD-RW discs, you can select the 4X – 10X Full CAV method. For more
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 softwa re that com e s w ith the CR W 3 20 0SX dr ive.)

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

• In order to write, erase, read or play back High Speed CD-R W discs, use a CD -R/
RW drive that bears the High Speed CD-RW logo. When 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 w ith a CD -R/R W drive no t bearing th e High Spee d CD -RW
logo, the discs may not be recognized, resulting in a computer not operating
properly or other malfunctions occurring.
Refer to the YAMAHA website below prior to attempting to read/play back 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/co mp uter/

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Partial CAV (Constant Angular Velocity)

The C LV (Con stant Linea r Velocity) method is g enerally used to write data on a CD-R
disc. In w riting using the C LV meth od, th e dis c rota tion sp eed is adju sted to k eep the da ta
writing speed (data transfer rate) c onstant on all parts of th e di sc .
In contrast, th e C A V (C on s tant A ngu lar V el oc ity) m et ho d ex e rcises co ntro l so as t o ke ep
the disc rota tion sp eed con sta nt. S inc e th e C A V m etho d m ak es it po ssib le to su bst antia lly
increase the ma xim u m d at a tran sfer rate w itho ut s train ing o f th e dr ive, it is a do pted tod ay
for mo s t CD-RO M drives.
CD formats define the constant linear density of written data so that the amount of written
data per disc rotation will increase as the writing point moves from the inner track to the
outer track.
With th e CAV meth o d, th e re fo re , da ta is tr an sfe rre d a t a hig h er rate w h en it is w ritt en on
the outer tracks of the disc. T o achieve 2 4X-speed writing, t h e CRW 3 200SX d r ive
emplo ys the Par tial CAV method, which is a combination of the CAV method for inner
tracks and the CLV method for outer tracks.
The P a r tial CAV method controls th e disc rotati o n speed s o that the C RW320 0 SX drive
starts writing at 18 X speed on inner tracks, increasing the speed to 24 X as the r ead/write
head moves outward and holds the speed at 24X on outer tracks.

Tip

The CRW3200SX drive supports 8 cm discs.

Note

Use only circular discs. Do not use any irregular shaped discs such as heart-shaped or
star-shaped discs to avoid the risk of malfun ction.

System Requirements

The CRW3200SX drive is designed to operate in the following computer
environment. If your compute r does not meet these requirements, the CRW3200SX
drive may not operate or write at the maxim um speed.

For Windows

Computer (PC/A T compatible)

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

• RAM: 32 MB (64 MB or more is recommended)

64 MB or more is required (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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Precautions on Use

• 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 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 CRW3200SX
drive (on-the-fly writing).

Image file

You can collect the data files to be written on a CD-R/RW disc into a single image file.
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.

• A spare PCI expansion slot for a SCSI card (if one hasn’t been installed or built­in)

• SCSI card
SCSI is a standard to connect a computer and peripheral devices.
An optional SCSI card is required to connect the CRW3200SX drive for the
computer without a SCSI connector.
Adaptec’s AHA-2940 series SCSI cards (for PCI slot) are recommende d.
For the latest in formation about SC SI cards supporting the CRW3200SX driv e,
refer to the following websites.
YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website

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

Operating system

Windows 95 (OSR2 or later), Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition,
Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP

CD writing software

The CRW3200SX drive requires CD writing software to write onto a CD-R/RW
disc. Use the CD writing software that supports the CRW3200SX 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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For Macintosh

Computer (Macintosh)

• CPU: PowerPC G3, 300 MHz or faster

• RAM: 32 MB (64 MB or more is recommended)

• CD-ROM drive

Note

The CRW3200SX 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 CRW3200SX 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 for a SCSI card (if one hasn’t been installed or built-in)

• SCSI card

SCSI is a standard t o connect a computer and peripheral devices.
An optional SCSI card is required to connect the CRW3200SX drive for the
computer without a SCSI connector.
Adaptec’s PowerDomain 2930 SCSI cards (for PCI slot) are recommended.
For the lat e st informa tion about SCSI cards supporting th e CRW3200SX drive,
refer to the following websites.
YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website

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

Operating system

Mac OS 8.1, 8.5, 8.6 and 9 to 9.2 (Classic API with Mac OS X is not supported.)

CD writing sof tware

The CRW3200SX drive requires CD writing software to write onto a CD-R/RW
disc. Use the CD writing software that supports the CRW3200SX 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 CRW3200SX Drive

Serial Number

The serial number is printed on the label on the bottom of your CRW3200SX drive.
When you have a ques ti on about the drive or need user supp or t s erv ic e s , the seri al
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

1 Set up the CRW3200SX Drive

Prior to connecting the CRW3200SX drive to the computer, set up the following
using the dip switch on the rear panel of the drive.

➀ SCSI ID Number
➁ Termination

Rear panel

Dip switch

124

ID SELECT

TERMINATOR

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➀➀➀➀SCSI ID Number

Each of the SCSI devices connected to the computer needs to be identified by its
own SCSI ID number from “0” to “7.” The SCSI ID number “7” is normally
reserved for the SCSI card. Therefore, assigning a SCSI ID number from “0” to
“6,” except fo r th e ID numbers in use by other SCSI devices, to th e C RW3200SX
drive is recommended.
The dip switch of the C RW3200SX has four switches, and use SW 1, SW 2, and
SW 3 (three switches from the left) to set the SCSI ID number. Th e switches are
set to ON when pulled down. Each switch set to ON counts each ID SELECT
number, and the sum total o f the ID SELECT number d etermines SCSI ID number
as the SCSI ID table shown below.

SCSI ID 0 SC S I ID 1

(default)

OFF

SCSI ID 2 SC S I ID 3

OFF

OFF

OFF

ON

SCSI ID 4 SCSI ID 5 SCSI ID 6 SCSI ID 7

SCSI ID

0
1 (default) ON
2ON
3ONON
4ON
5ON ON
6ONON

∗∗∗∗

7

∗ The SCSI ID number “7” is normally reserved for the SCSI card.

OFF

ON

SW 1

(ID SELECT: 1)

ON ON ON

ON

OFF

ON

SW 2

(ID SELECT: 2)

ON

OFF

ON

SW 3

(ID SELECT: 4)

ON

∗∗∗∗

OFF

ON

Note

• In the case that other SCSI device has been already connected to the computer, be

sure tha t th e CRW32 00 SX drive’s SCSI ID num b er is d iffe rent from other devices’.
The CRW3200SX drive’s SCSI ID numb er is set at “1” by default.

• Set the dip switch completely upward/downward.

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Preparing the CRW3200SX Drive

➁➁➁➁Termination

A terminator prevents the reflection of SCSI sig nals a t th e last dev ice o f the SCS I
chain. The terminators of the first and last devices of the SCS I chain should be set
to ON. If the CRW3200SX drive is not at the last of the SCSI chain, the
TERMINATOR (SW 4) of the dip switch should be set to OFF.

Extenal SCSI
Device
(unterminated)

CRW3200S X
(terminated)

Termination ON (default) Termination OFF

OFF

Computer

SCSI card
(terminated)

OFF

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ON

Set to ON if the CRW3200SX drive
is the last of the SCSI chain

Set to OFF if the CRW3200S X drive
is not the last of the SCSI chain

ON

Note

The TERMINATOR (SW 4) of the dip switch is set at ON by default.

2 Connect the CRW3200SX Drive

Turn off the com puter and all peripheral devices.

1

Check that the powe r switch on the rear panel of the

2

CRW3 200S X drive is turn ed o ff (STANDBY).

Connect the SCSI cab le to either one of the SCSI connectors on

3

the rear panel of the CR W3200SX drive.
Connect the other end of the S CSI cable to the SCSI card
connector of the comp uter or the o ther SCSI device.

SCSI card
connector

CRW3200S X
rear panel

SCSI cable

SCSI connector

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Preparing the CRW3200SX Drive

SCSI cable

• The connector of SCSI cables or SCSI interface cards varies. A SCSI cable with proper
connectors for both the CRW3200SX drive and the SCSI interface card is required.
SCSI connector of the CRW3200SX drive is D-sub half-pitch 50-pin pin-type.

D-sub half-pitch 50-pin pin-type (for the CRW3200SX drive)

Half-pitch 50-pin Centronics

• The maximu m total length of the SCSI c ab les de pe nd s on the number of externa l
SCSI devices conn ected to the co mp uter.

CORRECT

INCORRECT

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The number of external SCSI devices

connected to the computer

The maximum total len gth

of the SCSI cables
1 to 3 SCSI devices 3.0 m
4 to 7 SCSI devices 1.5 m

Note

For proper operation, connecting the devices with isometric SCSI cables is
recommended. (An example of connection: connecting 3 external SCSI devices)

Computer

External SCSI devices

1 m 1 m 1 m

The maximum total length of SCS I cables is 3.0 m .

• An Ultra SC SI m od e co mpa tible high imp eda nce c able (cha racte ristic imp eda nce: 1 00
± 10

) is requ ired.

Ω

Connect the included A C adapter to the DC-IN c onn ector o f

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the CRW3200SX drive.

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

DC-IN
connector

Screw

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

5

Arrow

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

).

➁

➀

Power cable (included)

➁

Continued on next page

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Preparing the CRW3200SX Drive

Note

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

• The AC adap ter ma y get wa rm during us e unde r norm a l cond itions.

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

the wal l soc ke t eve n if th e po w er sw itc h of the CR W 32 00 SX dr ive is turn ed off.
Rem ove the p ow er c able from the wa ll so cke t wh en n ot us in g the C R W 320 0 SX
drive for a prolonged pe riod .

Power source Power consumption
100 V, 120 V 0.8 W

220 V 0.9 W

230 V, 240 V 1.0 W

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

6

15

Blinks blue and
then lights purple

Note

When turning on the CRW3200SX drive, be sure that the LED on the front panel
blinks blue and then lights purple. (P. 2)

3 Check Recognition of the CRW3200SX Drive

After connecting the CRW3200SX drive to the computer, follow the steps below to
check that the drive is recognized properly by the computer.

For Windows

Turn on the com p uter.

1

Check that the CR W3200SX drive and the SCSI card are

2

recognized properly by the computer.

For Windows 95/ 98/98 Second Edition/Me

1

Select Start on the task bar, then Settings, Control 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

icon is not found in the

System

Control Panel

on the left side of the window.

2 Check that the following icons are shown.

a:

“YAMAHA CRW3200S” in the “CDROM” item

b:

“SCSI controllers”

a

b

(This screen is an
example on Windows Me.)

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Preparing the CRW3200SX Drive

For Windows 2000 Pr ofessional

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

Hardware tab, and Device Manager. The Device Manager dialog box

appears.

2 Check that the following icons are shown.

a:

“YAMAHA CRW3200S SCSI CdRom Device” in the “DVD/CD­ROM drives” item

b:

“SCSI and RAID controllers”

a

b

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For Windows X P

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

Classic View

2

Check that the following icons are shown.

a:

“YAMAHA CRW3200S SCSI CdRom Device” in the “DVD/CD­ROM drives” item (Fig. 1)

b:

“SCSI and RAID controllers” (Fig. 2)

Figure 1

icon is not shown in the

System

on the left sid e o f th e w in do w.

Cont ro l P an e l

window, click

Switch to

a

Figure 2 (scroll down)

b

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

The CRW3200SX drive has not been recognized properly. Check the cab le
connections and settings.

Change the Sy n c d ata transfer setting.

3

For Windows 95/ 98/98 Second Edition/Me

1

In the Device Mana ger dialog box (P. 16), select YAMAHA CRW3200S
Properties and then Settings tab.

2 Check the “Sync data transfer.”

With sync data transfer, the data transfer speed between the CRW3200SX
and the computer is faster than asynchronous transfer speed.

Check
(This screen is an example
on Windows M e.)

Note

• For detai ls, refer to the d ocumentation that c o mes with the SCSI c a r d .

• For Windows 2000 Professional/XP, “Sync data transfer” will be

automatically selected if the SCSI card supports this feature.

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Preparing the CRW3200SX Drive

For Macintosh

Turn on the computer.

1

Check that the C R W3200SX drive and the SCSI card are

2

recognized properly by the com puter.

1

Select Apple System Profiler in the Apple menu.

2

Select Devices and Volumes tab (for Mac OS 8.5 or later).

Note

Select

3

In the “SCSI Bus 1” item, select the SCSI ID number set for the
CRW3200SX drive.
“CRW3200S” should be shown in the “Product ID” item when the
CRW3200SX drive has been recognized properly.

in the menu bar, and then

Select

Device Information

“CRW3200S”
(This screen is an
example on Mac OS 9.1.)

(for Mac OS 8/8.1).

Note

The extension files that support the CRW3200SX drive are required to mount
and read the disc even if the drive is recognized by Apple System Profiler. The
extension files come with the CD writing software. For details, refer t o the
documentation that come s with the C D writing software .

4 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.

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“CRW3200S”
(This screen is an
example on Mac OS 8.1.)

Loading/Ejecting a Disc

Prior to the operation, check that the CRW320 0S X dri ve 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 CRW3200SX 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 W3200SX drive, and close the disc 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 CRW3200SX 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 tha t the CRW3200SX drive, the AC adapter,
the power cable, and the AC outlet are co nnected properly. (P. 14)
If not, connect them properly, and then turn on the CRW3200SX dr ive.
If the CRW3200SX is not turned on (the front panel LED do es not light) 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 SCSI card installed properly?

●

Refer to the documentation that comes with the SCSI card.

3 The CRW3200SX drive is not recognized by the operating system.

(Refer to page 16 for Wi ndows or page 1 9 for Mac intosh to che ck recog nition
of the CRW3200SX drive.)

Is the SCSI card recognized by the operating syste m pro pe r ly ?

●

Follow the documentation that comes with the SCSI card, and check that the SCSI
card is recognized by the operating system properly.
If the SCSI card is recognized, contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha
dealer (listed at the back of this manual).
If not, refer to the documentation that comes with the SCSI card. If the SCSI card is
still not recognized, there may be a problem with the SCSI driver (mini-port driver)
or elsewhere. Contact the manufacturer of t he SCSI card.

Note

For PC/AT co mpatible machines, recogni tion of the S CSI card a nd the CD-R/RW drive
may be available on the screen when the SCSI BIOS is activated prior to starting up
Wind o ws. For d e t ails, refer to the docum e ntation tha t c omes with the SCS I card.

Continued on next page

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Troubleshooting

BIOS

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a basic control program for the data access
between a computer and peripheral devices. Generally, the BIOS resides on a computer
motherbo ard, a RO M chip o f an exten sion card , or a flash m em ory. Th e BIO S ch ecks th e
system and recognizes devices (such as serial ports or hard disk controllers) prior to
starting up the operating system.

Is the proper SCSI driver (mini-port driver) installed? (For Wi ndows)

●

Be sure that the latest SCSI driver for the SCSI card is installed. For information
about the latest SCSI driver for the SCSI card, contact manufacturer of the SCSI
card.

Is the CRW3200S X drive connec ted to the SCSI car d properly with the SCSI cable?

●

Turn off the CRW3200SX drive and the computer. Check that the SCSI cable is
fully connected to the CRW3200SX drive. (P. 12)

Is the CRW3200SX drive’s SCSI ID number is different from other devices’?

●

If SCSI devices other than the CRW3200SX drive are used, be sure that th e
CRW3200SX drive’s SCSI ID number is different from other devices’. (P. 10)

Is the CRW3200SX drive’s SCSI ID number is different from the SCSI card’s?

●

If the CRW3200SX drive’s SCSI ID number is set to “7,” set it to other ID number
that are not used by other SCSI devices. (P. 10)

Aren’t the pins of t he SCSI connectors damaged?

●

Check that the pins of the SCSI connectors are not deformed.

Is the terminator set properly?

●

Be sure that the terminator of t he last de vice o f the SCSI chain is set to ON while th e
other devices are set to OFF. (P. 11)
If the CRW3200SX drive is still not recognized, contact the store of purchase or
your nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual).

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

Is the CRW3200SX drive turned on? (Does the LED on the front panel light?)

●

Refer to “The CRW3200SX 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.

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Is the disc icon shown 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 is restarted?

●

Quit all running application software, restart your computer, and press the eject
button of the CRW320 0SX dr iv e .
For Macintosh, when the disc icon is shown on the screen, the eject button cannot be
used. Drag the disc icon in to the Trash and dro p it th ere to u nmoun t the disc to op en
the disc tray.

Is the disc tray opened when the SCSI cable is removed from the CRW3200SX

●

drive?

Remove the SCSI cable from the drive while the AC adapter is connected, and press
the button.

Turn off the comput er and the CRW3200SX drive, and remove the disc following

●

“Manually Ejecting a Disc.” (P. 21)

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 ne arest 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 (horizontally) on the disc tray?

●

Set the disc properly, and close the disc tray.

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.

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).

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Troubleshooting

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 compa tible with the drive? (P. 5, 30)

●

Be sure that the disc is compatible with the CRW3200SX drive.

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.

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 CRW3200SX 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 CRW3200SX 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 CRW3200SX drive light correctly w hen a

●

disc is inserted?

When a disc is inserted, the LED will blink blue for a moment and then light blue.
(P. 2)
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 may be damaged or deformed.
If the LED on the front panel remains purple (stating that the drive canno t recogniz e
the disc) no matter what type of disc is inserted, contact the store of purchase or your
nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual).

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
CRW3200SX 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.)

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For Windows Me

1 In the Device Manager dialog box (P. 16), select YAMAHA CRW3200S

Properties and then Properties tab.

2

Uncheck the “Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device” in the “Digital
CD Playback” item.

Uncheck
(This screen is an
example on Windows Me.)

3

Start “Windows Media Player.” 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.)

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Troubleshooting

For Windows X P

1 Follow “F or Windows Me” on page 26, and uncheck the “Enable digital CD

audio for this CD-ROM device.”

2

Start “Windows Media Player.” In the men u bar, sel ect 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. 2)

Disconnect the SCSI cable from your drive while the AC adapter is connected. Insert
the disc once again. If a specific disc is aut omatically 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 back of this manual).

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9 The error message “Buffer Underrun” is shown.

If your CD writing software supports Buffer Underrun Protectio n, you must acti vate
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 mod e of any SCSI devices such as a hard drive or CD-RO M

drive to “Sync data transfer.” (P. 18)
Set the mode of any IDE devices to “DMA.”

– Deactivate Windows Active Desktop.
– Quit all memory-resident software programs.
– Check your CD writing software settings with the docume ntation that comes with

it.

Note

A writing error may happen if the drive is vibrated while data is being written on a CD-R
or a CD-RW disc.

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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 cause instability of
operation.

Is there any problem w ith other SCSI devices?

●

When multiple SCSI devices are connected to the computer, some reason such as
device drivers or data transfer speed problems may cause improp er operation.
In such a case, disconnect all SC SI devices from the computer while t he
CRW3200SX drive is connected, and then check that the drive i s recognized
properly by the computer.

CD writing software must support the CRW3200SX drive in order to rec ognize the

●

drive.

Contact the manufacturer of your CD writing software to see whether the software
supports the CRW3200SX 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 intern et.
You can find information about the latest firmware at the following websites.
YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website

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

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 CRW3200SX drive

For Windows 95/98/98 Second Edi tion/Me

In the Device Manager dialog box (P. 16), select YAMAHA CRW3200S to
display the YAMAHA CRW3200S Properties dialog box, and then select the
Settings tab.

SCSI ID
number

For Windows 2000 Professional/XP

The firmware version is not shown with Device Manager dialog box. Check the
firmware version with the CD writing software.

For Macintosh

Check the firmware version with Apple System Profiler. (P. 19)

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.)

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CRW3200SX 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

●

●●●

●●

●●●

●●

*3

*4

—

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-MRW (CD M ount Rainier ReWriting)

Writing/Readi ng
Speed

Writin g CD -R 1X, 2X , 4X , 8X , 12X , 16X (C L V ),

24X (18X – 24X Partial CAV)

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

4X – 10X Full CAV (Packet writing)

Reading 40X (max.) Full CAV

Note) • DATA: 40X (max.)

• CD-DA: 40X (max.) in au dio e xtrac tion

• 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 Pa rtial C AV)

writing: CD-R discs specified in Orange Book Part 2, Ver. 3.1.
Note) Use a CD-R disc th at matches the writing spe ed.

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 C AV (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 used.

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CRW3200SX Drive Specifications

Data Capacity 700 MB (79 min.)

Maximum Recording Time
in Audio Master Quality
Recording

Data Transfer Rate
(Mode 1)

Burst Transfer Rate 5 MB/sec. (max, asynchronous)

Interface SCSI-3 (Ultra SCSI)

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

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

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.

20 MB/sec. (max, synchronous)

• Frequency range: 20 – 20,000 Hz

• Output level: 700 mVrms

Power Consumption 17 W (writing/playback)

Operating Environment Temperature: +5 – +35 ºC

Dimension
(includes projection)

Mass 1.6 kg

6 W (standby)

Humidity: 25 – 80% RH (no condensation)

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

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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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CRW3200SX Drive Specifications

Safety/EMC Compliance

The CRW3200SX drive conforms to the following specifications.

Country/

Region

USA Safety Electricity UL60950 Information Technology

Canada Safety E lectricity CSA C2 2.2

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 E lectricity Electrical Appliance

and Mate rial Safe ty

EMC Emission VCCI Class B Information

Remarks

Equipment
Class I Laser Product

Peripheral Device

Informatio n Technology
Equipment

Equipment

Technology Equipment

Technology Equipment

Technology Equipment

Note that the specifications of the CRW32 0 0SX drive are sub je ct to cha nge with out
notice due to improvements.

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Technical Notes

Buffer Underrun Protection Function

CD-R/RW drives are equipped with a buffer memory, which temporarily stores data
that is being transferred. When the buffer memory becomes empty due to a delay of
data transfer for any reason, a writing error h appens. Such condition is defin ed as
buffer underrun, and such an error is defined as a buffer underrun error.

Buffer Underrun Protection is featured in the CRW3200SX 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 CRW3200SX drive is
extremely accurate, resulting in sea ml ess recording before and after suspension.

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
activated, the test writing function cannot be operated. Buffer Underrun Protection
should be deactiv ated to op erate the test writing function.

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 av ailable on the disc. This method is useful for
making a backup copy of an entire disc.

Track-at-Once (TAO)

This method is used to wri te data on a disc on a track-by-t rack basis. A track can be
defined as the smallest unit of area that contains an ordinary program, image file,
text file, etc. This meth od e n able s y ou to a d d da ta to the same disc, one track of da ta
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 managem e nt information (Lead -in/Lead-out) is def ined as a session. Lead ­in and Lead-out are signals written for st at ing 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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Technical Notes

Session-at-Once (SAO)

This method is used to write data on a disc on a session-by-session basis. Unlike
Track-at-Once described above, Session-at-Once enables you to record multiple
tracks onto a disc at a time. CD EXTRA, for example, uses this method to write
multiple pieces of audio da ta (o r m u ltip le tra c ks) in t he 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 available 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-On ce 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, which 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 easily,
packet writing is p r op er to d aily data backup. Packet writi ng a lso e nab le s yo u to a d d
packets to a disc as long as there is free space available on the disc.

Note

• Discs need to be formatted for packet writin g prior to use .

• Forma tti n g a CD-RW disc u s in g packet writing sof tware redu ces its storage capacity

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

• For CD- R disc s, de le tin g data m e an s m a skin g da ta but n o t ac tua lly re m o v ing da ta.
Therefore, actual free space in a CD-R never be increased even if data is deleted.

Audio Master Quality Recording (High quality audio writing mode)

This method enables y ou to record high q uality d ata th at ca n be play ed back wit h the

1.4 m/s linear velocity.

Note

• Audio Master Quality Recording (High quality audio writing mode) is enabled with
the 4X speed Disc-at-Once writing method.

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

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/