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.

ACHTUNG

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

ATTENTION

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

PRECAUCION

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

VARO! AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA

OLET ALTTINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

VARNING! OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR

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

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

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VARNING - SYNLIG OCH / ELLER OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA

DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.

VARO ! AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄLLE JA / TAI

NÄKYMÄTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

VARNING - SYNLIG OCH / ELLER OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL

ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

VORSICHT ! SICHTBARE UND / ODER UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG

WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

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

EST OUVERT. EVITEZ TOUTE EXPOSITION AU FAISCEAU.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1

COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.

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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