Yamaha CRW8824E, CRW8824E-NB User Manual

FCC INFORMATION

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)

Responsible Party: Yamaha Corporation of America

Address: 6600 Orangethorpe Ave.

Buena Park, CA 90620

Telephone: 714-522-9011

Fax: 714-228-3913

Type of Equipment: CD Recordable/Rewritable Drive

Model Name: CRW8824E

CRW8824E-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 Corporation of America, 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620 U.S.A.

LASER INFORMATION

Laser Diode Properties

Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: 780-787 nm Emission Duration: Continuous Laser Output Power: Less than 44.6 µW*

* This output is value measured at a distance 200

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

Eigenschaften der Laserdiode

Material: GaAIAs Wellenlänge: 780-787 nm Strahldauer: Kontinuierlich Laser-Ausgangsleistung: Weniger als 44,6 µW*

* Diese Leistung wurde in einem Abstand von 200

mm ab der Linsenoberfläche des optischen Sensorblocks gemessen. ANSI-Klasse: Klasse 1

Caractéristiques de la diode laser

Matériau: GaAIAs Longueur d'onde: 780-787 nm Durée d'émission: Continue Puissance de sortie du laser: Moins de 44,6 µW*

* Cette valeur de sortie a été mesurée à une

distance de 200 mm depuis la lentille sur le bloc capteur optique. Classe ANSI: Classe 1

Propiedades del diodo láser

Material: GaAlAs Longitud de onda: 780-787 nm Duración de la emisión: Continua Potencia de salida láser: Menos de 44.6 µW*

* Esta salida es el valor medido a una distancia de

200 mm de la superficie del objetivo del bloque captor óptico. Clase ANSI : Clase 1

CAUTION

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

ACHTUNG

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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.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1

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.

CD-REWRITABLE DRIVE MODEL NO. CRW8824E

MADE IN MALAYSIA COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J. YAMAHA CORPORATION 10-1 NAKAZAWA-CHO, HAMAMATSU-SHI, SHIZUOKA-KEN 430-8650, JAPAN MANUFACTURED;

MAY 2000

YAMAHA

CRW8824E

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 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. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1

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.

V565150-1 F

English

OWNER’S MANUAL

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).

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 put it 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.

Table of Contents

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

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

Features of the CRW8824E 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 CRW8824E 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

CRW8824E Specifications................................................................ 33

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

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Setup Flowchart

This flowchart shows the procedure for setting up the CRW8824E drive. For easy cross-referencing, the relevant pages in this manual are also given.

STEP

Set up the CRW8824E 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 CRW8824E 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 CRW8824E drive!

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

Introduction

Features of the CRW8824E Drive

High speed

CD-R/RW discs can be written/rewritten at up to 8X speed. For example, an audio CD (74 minutes/650 MB) can be created in approximately 10 minutes. Data reading at up to 24X speed is supported.

CD TEXT support

CD TEXT is a capability that adds text data to an audio CD. Information such as the song name or artist name can be recorded using writing software. The text data on the disc you create can be displayed by a CD player that is compatible with CD TEXT.

Wide compatibility

Compatibility assurance data obtained through exchange of technical data with major disc manufacturers ensures compatibility with discs from a very wide range of manufacturers. 700 MB discs are also supported.

High-fidelity audio

W riting software can be used to extract digital audio data at up to 24X speed. (This data can be saved in WAVE format in a Windows environment, or in AIFF format in a Macintosh environment.) Digital sound can be recorded with complete fidelity even when writing at 8X speed.

Reliable writing

Yamaha’s proprietary Pure-Phase Laser System*1 improves jitter values*2 to allow the signal to be recorded accurately. In addition, the 4 MB buffer memory and Running OPC*3 technology further enhance reliability.

*1 Pure-Phase Laser System (patent applied for)

Technology that reduces phase interference of the laser beam, so that it shines accurately on the disc.

*2 Jitter value

An important measure of recording quality. This has been improved 25% compared with Yamaha models not using this technology.

*3 Running OPC

CD-R/RW discs vary by manufacturer in their recording characteristics, and the laser output required to write data differs by disc. Running OPC is technology that solves this problem by automatically adjusting the output of the laser according to the material of the disc on which data is being written.

System Configuration

In order to use the CRW8824E drive, your computer system will need to meet the following set of requirements.

Computer

The minimum system requirements for using the CRW8824E drive are as follows:

Any fully PC/AT-compatible computer. A Pentium-class or higher CPU running at 200MHz or faster. OS: Windows 95 (OSR2 or later), Windows 98, Windows 98 SE (Second

Edition), Windows NT4.0 with Service Pack 3 or later, or Windows 2000. RAM: 32MB memory, 64MB or more recommended. A 5.25-inch drive bay for mounting the drive (if the CRW8824E is expanded)

Software

The software requirements for using the CRW8824E drive are as follows:

CD writing software. This software must support the CRW8824E 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/R W, 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 CDROM.

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.

Discs

The CRW8824E can record discs that carry the following logos.

CD-R discs

• The CRW8824E can write these discs at 8X*, 6X*, 4X, and 1X speeds.

• These discs can be played back in a CD-ROM drive or a CD play er.

*Compatible with “Orange Book Part 2.” *When writing at 8X or 6X speeds, please use “high-speed writing capable” discs.

CD-RW discs

• There are two types of CD-RW discs: those that support write/rewrite speeds of 4X, 2X and 1X, and those that support only 2X.

• The CRW8824E can write/rewrite at 4X and 2X speeds on the first type of disc and at 2X on the second type of disc.

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

*Compatible with “Orange Book Part 3 Vol.1.”

High Speed CD-RW discs

• These discs allow writing/rewriting at 4X–10X speeds.

• The CRW8824E can write/rewrite these discs at 8X and 4X speeds.

• These discs can be read/played by a CD-RW drive that bears the High Speed CD-RW logo, or by a device (e.g., CD-ROM drive) that supports “CD-RW.”

*Compatible with “Orange Book Part 3 Vol.2.”

• In order to write, erase, or read these discs using a CD-R/RW drive, a drive bearing the High Speed CD-RW logo must be used. When using a CD-ROM drive to read these discs, the drive must be capable of reading CD-RW discs.

• If these discs are used in a CD-R/RW drive not bearing the High Speed CD-RW logo, the discs may not be recognized, resulting in the computer not operating correctly or other malfunctions occurring.

• Refer to the page at the URL below before attempting to read these discs on a Yamaha CD-R/RW drive not bearing the High Speed CD-RW logo.

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

System Configuration

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.

System Configuration

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

Up to 650 megabytes of computer data is stored in standar d ISO9660 format.

pressed using MPEG-1 technology.

Tools

You will need the following tools at hand when installing the CRW8824E 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 CRW8824E drive.

Front and Rear of Unit

Front Panel

The CRW8824E drive’s front panel features the following:

Manual Eject hole

Only use this if no other method is available for unloading a disc.

Disc tray

The tray is used to hold the disc. It slides out from the drive unit when a disc needs to be loaded or unloaded.

Headphone jack

You can connect stereo headphones to this stereo mini jack and listen to audio CDs loaded in the drive.

Headphone volume control

Adjust this control to set a suitable volume level when listening to an audio CD using the headphone jack. Slide the knob to the left to decrease the volume and to the right to increase it.

Eject button

Press this button when you need to unload a disc. Remove the disc after the tray has opened.

ON/DISC LED

This LED is orange when the drive is powered on, and green when the drive contains a disc.

READ/WRITE LED

This LED is green when data is being read off a disc, and orange when data is being written. It flashes on and off intermittently when the disc is being accessed.

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