Yamaha CRW8424E User Manual

CD-R/RW Drive

CD-R/RW Drive

CRW8424E

CRW8424E

SERIES

SERIES

OWNER’S MANUAL

OWNER’S MANUAL

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

MODE D’EMPLOI

MODE D’EMPLOI

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)

Responsible Party: Yamaha Systems Technology, Inc.

Address: 100 Century Center Court

San Jose, California 95112

Telephone: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

Type of Equipment: CD Recordable/Rewritable Drive

Model Name: CRW8424E

CRW8424E-NB

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 Systems Technology, Inc. 100 Century
Center Court, San Jose, CA95112, U.S.A.

Laser Diode Properties

Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: 782-789 nm
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser Output Power: Less than 44.6 µW*

* This output is value measured at a distance

200mm from the objective lens surface on the
optical pick-up block.
ANSI Class : Class 1

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1

This device is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
label must be located on the exterior.

CAUTION : INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
VORSICHT : UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEOFFNET.

NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
VARNING : OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH

SPÄRREN ÄR URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.
VARO! : AVATAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTINA

NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRALNING VED ÅBNING NÅR SIKKERHETSAF-

BRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING,

Warning instruction for laser radiation.
Varningsanvisning för laserstrålning.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.

VAROITUS

LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ
KÄYTTÖOHJEESA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA
ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1
YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

ADVARSEL

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

VARNING

OM APPARATEN ANVÄNDS PÅ ANNAT SÄTT ÄN I
DENNABRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERATS, KAN
ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS FÖR OSYNLIG
LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN
FÖR LASERKLASS 1.

CD-R/RW Drive

CD-R/RW Drive

CRW8424E

CRW8424E

SERIES

SERIES

English

OWNER’S MANUAL

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

These precautions explain how to use the device correctly and safely, thereby preventing injury to yourself or to
others. This section has been sub-divided into a WARNING section and a CAUTION section, according to the
likelihood and nature of any potential injuries or damage inflicted. They relate to your personal safety, and also
help you minimize the risk of damaging the device. Please read these sections carefully before proceeding.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even
death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions
include, but are not limited to, the following:

Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble or modify it.
Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock or fire. The device contains no user-serviceable parts.
If it appears to be malfunctioning, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.

Do not look inside the device.
If you expose your eyes to the laser inside the device, you risk damage or loss of your vision.

Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the device.
Otherwise, there is an increased risk of personal injury, electrical shock, damage to the device or fire. Please
take particular care if small children are present.

Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions or place containers on it that
contain liquids which might spill into any openings.
Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, fire or personal injury.

Follow the Owner’s Manual carefully.
Otherwise, there is an increased risk of personal injury, electrical shock, fire or damage to the unit. Follow the
correct procedure when setting up the device.

If unusual smells, sounds or smoke emanate from the device or if liquids enter the device, switch the computer
off immediately and unplug it from the power outlet.
Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, fire or damage to the device. Return the device
immediately to the store at which it was purchased or alternatively, to the nearest Yamaha Service Center
(listed at the back of this manual).

Make sure the computer is electrically grounded
Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock.

When opening up the computer, always unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Do not touch the plug
with wet hands.
Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock.

When used in a fan-cooled system, the drive should not be exposed to temperatures outside the range 5 ~
40°C (41 ~ 104°F).

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CAUTION

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

Always unplug the computer from the electrical outlet if it will not be used for a prolonged period of time or if
there is a risk of lightning.
Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting or fire.

Do not expose the device to excessive heat or vibrations or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight or
near a heater).
Otherwise, the front panel may become disfigured or the internal components may be damaged.

Do not use the device near other electrical products such as televisions, radios or speakers.
Otherwise, this may cause interference which can affect the proper operation of those other products.

Do not place the device in an unstable position.
Otherwise, it may accidentally fall down and be damaged or cause personal injury.

Mount the device horizontally.
Otherwise, written data may be destroyed. Set the device up according to the instructions in the Owner’s
Manual.

Always remove the disc from the tray before transporting the device.
Otherwise, written data may be destroyed.

When cleaning the device, never use benzene, paint thinners, detergents or chemical-impregnated wiping
cloths. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the device.
Otherwise, the device may be damaged or its front panel may become discolored. Use a soft, dry cloth to
wipe the device.

Do not rest your weight on or place heavy objects on the device and do not use excessive force on the
buttons, switches or connectors.
Otherwise, there is an increased risk of damage to the device or personal injury.

Do not listen to audio with headphones at high volume and for prolonged periods of time.
Otherwise, there is an increased risk of hearing loss.

Before using the device, set the volume dial to its lowest setting.
Otherwise, sudden bursts of sound can cause hearing loss.

Do not place the device near sources of magnetic interference, such as computer displays.
Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of the device.

Have the device serviced regularly.
Otherwise, dust can build up inside the device, increasing the risk of fire or damage. For information about
servicing charges, contact the store at which the device was purchased or alternatively, the nearest Yamaha
Service Center (listed at the back of this manual). The device should be serviced about once a year.

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About CD-R/RW discs

Please read the following regarding the handling of CD-R/RW discs.

1. Do not expose discs to excessive heat or vibrations or extreme cold or heat (such as in
direct sunlight or near a heater).

2. Do not touch disc surfaces.
When handling a disc, hold it by its edges.

3. Remove dust and dirt from disc surfaces.
Use air-based dust removers. The surfaces may be scratched if wiped with a dry cloth.

4. Do not write or stick labels on disc surfaces except where indicated.

5. Do not clean discs with chemicals or detergents.

6. Do not bend or drop discs.

1. The information contained in this manual is subject to change

without prior notice.

2. All trademarks contained in this manual belong to their

respective owners.

3. Yamaha does not bear any responsibility for any outcome as

a result of using this device.

4. Reproduction of this manual, either in part or in full, is ex-

pressly forbidden.

Precautions for Transportation

Before transporting the device, always place the transportation pad on the disc tray and put
the device back in its original box . If the device is transported without adequate packing, the
internal components may be damaged and cause the device to malfunction.

Distributing Discs

When writing important data or preparing data for distribution to others, make sure that the
disc can be read properly before writing duplicates.

Copyrights

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

Warranty

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

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Table of Contents

Setup Flowchart ............................................................................................. 1

Introduction ..................................................................................................... 2

Features of the CRW8424E Drive ..................................................... 2

System Configuration................................................................................. 3

Computer ......................................................................................... 3

Software ............................................................................................3

Discs .................................................................................................4

Tools .................................................................................................5

Front and Rear of Unit..................................................................................6

Front Panel........................................................................................ 6

Rear Panel .........................................................................................7

Installation .......................................................................................................8

First Steps.......................................................................................... 8

Installing the CRW8424E Drive ....................................................... 9

Operation ........................................................................................................ 24

Loading a Disc ................................................................................24

Ejecting the Disc .............................................................................24

Ejecting a Disc in an Emergency .....................................................25

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 26

Appendix ......................................................................................................... 29

Writing Modes ................................................................................29

About the firmware .........................................................................31

LED Indicator Messages..................................................................32

CRW8424E Specifications .............................................................. 33

Index............................................................................................... 35

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This document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced,
translated, transmitted or reduced to any electronic medium of machine readable form
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All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

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Setup Flowchart

This flowchart shows the procedure for setting up the CRW8424E drive. For easy
cross-referencing, the relevant pages in this manual are also given.

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Set up the CRW8424E drive

1. Remove the outer casing of computer. (P.10)

2. Set the jumper switches (P.14)

3. Fit the drive into the computer (P.15)

Check that the CRW8424E
drive is recognized correctly

Go to Control Panel | System | Device Manager
tab. Double-click on CDROM to check that the
drive is recognized correctly by the computer’s
OS. (P.23)

Install the CD writing software

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

Start using the CRW8424E
drive!

Use the drive to create audio CDs, to back up
data on your hard disk, or for whatever purpose
suits your needs.

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Introduction

Features of the CRW8424E Drive

8X Speed Writing to CD-R, 4X Speed Writing to CD-RW and 24X
Speed Reading

The CRW8424E drive can write to CD-R at 8X, 6X, 4X or 1X speed and write/
overwrite to CD-RW at 4X or 2X speed. It can also read data at up to 24X speed.

Supports a Wide Range of CD Formats

The CRW8424E drive can read from and write to CD-ROM in standard ISO9660
format and to audio CD in CD-DA format. You can use the drive for a wide variety
of purposes, such as backing up data, writing your own audio CDs and creating
multimedia titles (using CD-Extra mode). Just choose the writing/reading format
that suits your needs. For more details, refer to page 4.

Supports all Four CD Writing Modes

These modes are Disc-at-Once (the disc is written in a single pass without pausing, as
used for audio CDs and in premastering), Track-at-Once (data can be written incre­mentally to disc one track at a time), Session-at-Once (each session is written in a
single pass without pausing), and Packet Writing (data can be written to disc in small
increments just like with a floppy or hard disk). For more details, refer to page 29.

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System Configuration

In order to use the CRW8424E drive, your computer system will need to meet the
following set of requirements.

Computer

The minimum system requirements for using the CRW8424E drive are as follows:

Any fully PC/AT-compatible computer.

A Pentium-class or higher CPU running at 200MHz or faster.

OS: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE (Second Edition), or Windows
NT4.0 with Service Pack 3/4/5.

A 5.25-inch drive bay for mounting the drive (if the CRW8424E is expanded)

Software

The software requirements for using the CRW8424E drive are as follows:

CD writing software. This software must support the CRW8424E drive for
writing to CD-R or CD-RW.

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

When temporarily storing data on a hard disk prior to writing to CD-R/RW, you
will need an extra area of 50 ~ 100MB free hard disk space. When creating an
image file of the data on hard disk before writing to CD-R/RW, you will need as
much hard disk space as the original data, plus an extra 50 ~ 100MB. However,
this extra area is not needed when backing up directly from CD-ROM.

Data is written to disc much more reliably when writing from an image file, eliminat­ing the likelihood of errors occurring. Furthermore, this solution is ideal when
making multiple copies of discs since the original data is backed up to hard disk as an
image file.

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System Configuration

Discs

The CRW8424E drive is compatible with discs that meet the following specifica­tions:

CD-R discs:

Use discs that conform to the Orange Book Part 2 standards. When writing to
CD-R at 6X or faster speed, you should use discs designed for high-speed
recording.

CD-RW discs:

Use discs that conform to the Orange Book Part 3 standards. When writing to
CD-RW at 4X speed, you should use discs designed for high-speed recording.

Read-only discs:

You can read from any CD-ROM discs that conform to the Yellow Book stan­dard, and which bear the logo. You can also play back any CD-DA (audio)
discs that conform to the Red Book standards, and which bear the logo.

The Orange Book standard defines how all recordable discs (including CD-R and
CD-RW) are written. Part 2 of the Orange Book standard relates to CD-R discs and
Part 3 to CD-RW discs. The standard was named after the color of the book’s pages.
Similarly, the Red Book standard relates to audio (CD-DA) discs and the Yellow Book
standard relates to CD-ROM discs.

About CD-ROM

A CD-ROM disc is a compact disc containing high-density read-only data. It has many
applications, including the playback of music and video, the archiving of data, as well as
on-line documentation. The following are descriptions of each CD-ROM format:

CD-DA: Up to 74 minutes of stereo audio is written in 16-bit resolution at a

sampling rate of 44.1kHz (for a 74 minutes disc).

Data CD: Up to 650 megabytes of computer data is stored in standard ISO9660

format.

Video-CD: These hold movies in which the video and audio data has been compressed

using MPEG-1 technology.

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System Configuration

Tools

You will need the following tools at hand when installing the CRW8424E drive.

Phillips Screwdriver

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

Make sure your screwdriver’s head is the correct size for the screws you need to
remove.

Long-Nosed Pliers

You will need these to insert or remove the plastic shunts when setting the jumper
switches at the back of the CRW8424E drive.

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