Yamaha CRW8424SX Owner's Manual

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: CRW8424SX

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 (only applies to

external drives).
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 ANNATSÄTT ÄN I
DENNABRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERATS, KAN
ANVÄNDAREN UTSÄTTAS FÖR OSYNLIG
LASERSTRÅLNING, SOM ÖVERSKRIDER GRÄNSEN
FÖR LASERKLASS 1.

CD-R/RW Drive

English

CD-R/RW Drive

CRW8424SX

CRW8424SX

SERIES

SERIES

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 user­serviceable 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 losing 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 containing 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
you 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 par t or in full, is
expressly 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 can become 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

YAMAHAAND 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 ARE TESTED AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN WRITTEN TO. FURTHERMORE,
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DOES YAMAHAAND SUPPLIERS GUARANTEE THE
RELIABILITY OF THE DISCS.

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Table of Contents

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

Windows Users ................................................................................1

Macintosh Users ..............................................................................2

Introduction ........................................................................3

Features of the CRW8424SX Drive..................................................3

System Configuration ............................................................4

Computer ........................................................................................4

Software............................................................................................5

Discs ................................................................................................6

Tools ................................................................................................7

Front and Rear of Unit ............................................................8

Front Panel ......................................................................................8

Rear Panel ........................................................................................9

Installation........................................................................10

First Steps ......................................................................................10

Setting Up The CRW8424SX Drive ............................................12

Installing a SCSI Adapter Card ......................................................13

Connecting the Drive ....................................................................16

Verifying the Hardware Installation ...............................................20

Operation ..........................................................................22

Loading a Disc ........................................................................22

Ejecting the Disc......................................................................22

Manually Ejecting a Disc in an Emergency ............................23

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

Appendix ..........................................................................27

Writing Modes................................................................................27

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

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

CRW8424SX Specifications............................................................31

Index ..............................................................................33

©1999 Yamaha Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
This document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied,
reproduced, translated, transmitted or reduced to any electronic medium of
machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Yamaha.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Unix is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

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Setup Flowchart

STEP

1

STEP

1-1

STEP

1-2

STEP

2

STEP

3

STEP

4

STEP

5

STEP

6

YES

NO

Do you have a SCSI adapter
card?

Check that the SCSI adapter
card is recognized correctly

Set up the CRW8424SX drive

Install the CD writing software

Check that the CRW8424SX drive
is recognized correctly (P.20)

Obtain a SCSI adapter card

Install the SCSI adapter card

Recommended models:
Adaptec AHA-2940-series (PCI)

Read this manual and insert the
SCSI card into the appropriate
PCI slot on the computer.

Go to Control Panel | System | Device

Manager tab. Double-click on SCSI
controllers to check that the adapter card is

recognized correctly by the computer’s OS.

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.

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

Start using the CRW8424SX
drive!

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

1. Set the switches at the rear of the drive.
(P.10, 11)

2. Connect the SCSI and power cables,

then switch the drive on. (P.16-18)

These flowcharts show the procedure for setting up the CRW8424SX drive. For
easy cross-referencing, the relevant pages in this manual are also given.

Windows Users

1

Macintosh Users

Setup Flowchart

STEP

Does your Macintosh have
a built-in SCSI connector?

1

YES

Set up the CRW8424SX drive

STEP

1. Set the switches at the rear of the drive.

2

(P.10, 11)

2. Connect the SCSI and power cables,
then switch the drive on. (P.16-18)

Install the CD writing

STEP

software

3

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

STEP

Check that the CRW8424SX
drive is recognized correctly

4

Start up the CD writing software and check
that the drive is recognized correctly.

Start using the CRW8424SX

STEP

drive!

5

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

NO

STEP

Obtain a SCSI adapter card

1-1

Recommended model:
Adaptec PowerDomain 2930U (PCI)

Install the SCSI adapter card

STEP

Read this manual and insert the

1-2

SCSI card into the appropriate
PCI slot on the computer.

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Introduction

Features of the CRW8424SX Drive

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

The CRW8424SX 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 from CD-R, CD­RW and CD-ROM discs at up to 24X speed.

Supports a Wide Range of CD Formats

The CRW8424SX drive can read from and write to CD-ROM in standard
ISO9660 format and to audio CD in CD-DA format. 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 6.

SCSI-3 (Ultra SCSI) Compatible

The CRW8424SX is compatible with the SCSI-3 (Ultra SCSI) protocol for
interconnecting computers and peripherals.

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 27.

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System Configuration

In order to use the CRW8424SX drive, your computer system will need to meet
the following set of requirements.

Computer

The minimum system requirements for using the CRW8424SX drive are as
follows:

● Any fully PC/AT-compatible computer.

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

n Macintosh users will require a PowerPC CPU and at least 32MB of memory.

● OS: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE (Second Edition) or

Windows NT4.0 with Service Pack 3/4/5.

n Macintosh users will require System 7.5.3 or above.

● A spare PCI expansion slot for a SCSI card (if one hasn’t been installed yet).

● A SCSI card to connect SCSI devices (including the CRW8424SX) to your

computer. Make sure it has a pin-type half-pitch 50-pin D-sub external
connector. Yamaha recommends any of Adaptec’s AHA-2940-series cards
(PCI slot).

n Many Apple Macintosh computers have built-in SCSI connectors. However, if your Macintosh

does not have a built-in SCSI connector, you will need to obtain a PCI bus SCSI adapter card.
(Yamaha recommends Adaptec’s PowerDomain 2930U card.)

n For details about how to install the SCSI adapter card, refer to the documentation that came with it.

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System Configuration

Software

The software requirements for using the CRW8424SX drive are as follows:

● CD writing software. This software must support the CRW8424SX drive for

writing to CD-R or CD-RW.

n For details about how to install and use the software, refer to the documentation that came

with it.

n Please verify the settings for your system setup (hardware, OS, etc.).

● 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.

n 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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