Yamaha CRW-F1DX 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: CRW-F1DX

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: 779

– 789 nm

Pulse Durations and Max. Output
at the Objective Lens of the Laser Pickup Unit

DC Erase Mode: Max. 20 mW (Continuous),
Write Mode: Max.62 mW

(Max. Cycle 111 ns, Min. Cycle 30 ns at Max. Speed)

Laserprodukt-Klasse: Klasse 1
Eigenschaften der Laserdiode

Wellenlänge: 779

– 789 nm

Impulsdauer und max. Ausgang an der
Objektivlinse der Laser-Abtasteinheit

Löschmodus (Gleichstrom): max. 20 mW (kontinuierlich),
Schreibmodus: max. 62 mW

(max. Zyklus 111 ns, min. Zyklus 30 ns bei maximaler Geschwindigkeit)

Classe du produit laser: Classe 1
Caractéristiques de la diode laser

Longueur d’onde: 779

– 789 nm

Durée des impulsions et sortie maximum depuis
la lentille de focalisation du bloc capteur optique

Mode de suppression DC: max. 20 mW (en continu),
Mode de gravure: max. 62 mW

(Cycle max. 111 ns, cycle min. 30 ns à vitesse maximale)

Clase de producto láser: Clase 1
Propiedades del diodo láser

Longitud de onda: 779

– 789 nm

Duración del pulso y potencia de salida máxima
en el objetivo de la unidad captora de láser

Modo de borrado DC: 20 mW máx. (contin ua),
Modo de escritura: máx. 62 mW

(ciclo máx. 111 ns, ciclo mín. 30 ns a velocidad máxima)

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
Bedienungselemente sowie bei der Bedienungsabfolge
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 section, according to the likelihood and nature of any potential injuries or
damage inflicted. They relate to your personal safety, and also help 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 electrical shock.

Do not attempt to open or disassemble the device to avoid the risk of electrical 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 device to high humidity or place liquid containers such as a flower

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vase on the device to avoid the risk of electrical shock, fire, or malfunction.
Do not expose the device to temperature outside the range of 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) to

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avoid the risk of fire, deformation of the device panel, or malfunction.
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 the

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risk of electrical shock, fire, malfunction, or personal injury.
If unusual smells, sounds or smoke come from the device, or if foreign objects such as

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liquid intrude into the device, turn off and unplug the computer immediately to avoid the
risk of electrical shock, fire, or malfunction. Contact the store of purchase or your nearest
Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual).

Be sure that the devices are electrically grounded to avoid 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 fire or malfunction.

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Clean the AC power plug regularly to avoid the risk of fire due to insulation failure such as

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humidity.
Do not unplug the AC adapter by pulling the cable, and do not place objects on the cable

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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 outlet. Maintain the rated power of the

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outlet to avoid the risk of fire due 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 lightning, to avoid the 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 its

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falling down.
Do not place the device with a possibility of excessive vibration to avoid the risk of

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damage to written data or malfunction.
Place the device horizontally to avoid the risk of damage to written data.

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Prior to transporting the device, remove the disc from the disc tray to avoid the risk of

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damage to written data.
Use soft, dry cloths to wipe the device. Do not use benzene, paint thinner, detergents, or

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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 surface of the device.

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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 buttons, switches, or connectors to avoid the risk of damage to the
device or personal injury.

Be careful not to short-circuit the AC power plug with metal objects to avoid the risk of

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malfunction.
Do not wrap the power cable around the AC adapter to avoid the risk of breaking the wire

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or malfunction.
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 disorder

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by a sudden burst of sound at high volume.
Do not place the device near magnets or anything magnetized such as a display to avoid

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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 information and service charges, contact the
store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual).

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WARRANTY

YAMAHA AND ITS SUPPLIERS ACCEPT NO LIABILITY FOR ANY PROBLEMS THAT OCCU R
AS A RESULT OF ANY OPERATIONS CARRIED OUT OTHER THAN THOSE STATED IN THE
MANUAL FOR THIS PRODUCT, OR THE LOSS OR THE DAM AGE OF ANY DATA CAU SED AS
A RESULT OF USING THIS PRODUCT.

Precautions for Transportation

Transporting the device unfixed may damage its internal 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.

• ©2002 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 writ in g from Y amaha.

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

• Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, and FireWire are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

• DiscT@2™ and SafeBurn™ are trademarks of Yamaha Co rporation.

• All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. ™ and ® marks are not
specified in this manual.

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Table of Contents

Features of the CRW-F1DX Drive ................................................. 1

Names and Functions of Parts..................................................... 3

Front Panel.............................................................................................. 3

Rear Panel.............................................................. .................................4

Precautions on Use ................................................................. 5

Handling Discs........................................................................................5

Copyright ................................................................................................5

Disclaimer of Indemnity.........................................................................5

Compatible Discs........................................ ... .........................................6

System Requirements .............................................................................8

Preparing the CRW-F1DX Drive..................................................14

Serial Number........................................................ ... ... .. .......................14

Connect with FireWire (IEEE1394) for Macintosh..............................15

Connect with USB for Macintosh......................................................... 22

Connect with IEEE1394 for Windows ................................................. 29

Connect with USB for Windows..........................................................35

Connecting/Disconnecting the CRW-F1DX Drive to/from the Computer ...42

Loading/Ejecting a Disc ........................................................... 43

Troubleshooting ....................................................................45

Firmware ............................................................................53

CRW-F1DX Drive Specifications .................................................54

Technical Notes ....................................................................58

Buffer Underrun Protection Function...................................................58

Writing Methods...................................................................................58

IEEE1394..............................................................................................60

Connecting Multiple IEEE1394 Devices.............................................. 61

For details about installing and using the CD writing software, refer to the instruction for
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 CRW-F1DX Drive

Advanced Audio Master Quality Recording (High quality audio writing mode)

Audio Master Quality Recording enables you to create high quality audio CDs that
can be played back beautifully on any compatible device including car stereos. In
addition, the data quality of your CDs can be preserved for a long time. (P. 59)
This mode is available for CD-R discs with a capacity of 650MB and 700MB.

DiscT@2

The DiscT@2 function enables you to burn texts/pictures on the data surface of a
CD-R disc. Writing software that supports the function is required to operate it. For
details about this feature, refer to the instruction for the writing software.

Note

• The function cannot be used with a CD-RW disc.

• Appearance of burned images such as pictures varies depending on the material of a
disc.

High speed writing/reading

The CRW-F1DX drive supports up to 44X-speed writing for CD-R discs, up to 24X­speed writing/rewriting for CD-RW discs, and up to 44X-speed data reading or
digital audio data extraction. The Full CAV method enables 44X-speed writing and
high fidelity stable writing at once for CD-R discs.

Tip

The Partial CAV method (P. 60) and the Full CAV method permit 24X-speed writing/
rewriting for CD-RW discs.

SafeBurn™ (Enhanced stability writing technology)

The generous 8MB buffer memory provides sufficient data storage to enable stable
disc writing at high speeds. Even if data transfer from the computer is interrupted,
the Buffer Underrun Protection function is activated to save CD-R discs from a
writing error. (P. 58)
“Optimum Write Speed Control” adjusts the writing speed to the optimum rate for
CD-R discs automatically. The maximum writing speed can be set with CD writing
software.

Note

• “Optimum Write Speed Control” can be activated when the maximum writing speed
is set at 16X or more.

• The minimum w riting spee d to be au tomatically selected is 8X. Ma n ually se t the
optimum writing speed if a writing speed supported by a disc is less than 8X.

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Features of the CRW-F1DX Drive

CD-MRW (CD Mount Rainier ReWriting)

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. 60)

Dual interface

The CRW-F1DX drive uses IEEE1394 and USB (supporting USB 2.0) for the
interface. The interface adjusted to your computer environment can be easily
switched by the selector.
The CRW-F1DX drive supports the hot plug function that enables you to connect/
disconnect the drive while a computer is turned on.

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Names and Functions of Parts

Front Panel

➀

➄➅ ➆

Disc tray

➀

Holds the disc. It is opened or closed by
pressing the eject button. (P. 43)

Power LED

➁

Lights when the drive is turned on.

Manual eject hole

➂

Forcibly opens the disc tray when the tray
cannot be opened by pressing the eject
button. (P. 44)

Eject button

➃

Press to open or close the disc tray. (P. 43)

Headphone jack

➄

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

Headphone volume dial

➅

Controls the volume of the headphones.
The volume increases as the dial is turned
to the right.

➁

➂➃

Status LED

➆

Indicates the operational status of the
CRW-F1DX drive by its colors and
blinking patterns.

Lights or blinks blue

• Lights: Standby (with disc)

• Blinks: Opening/Closing disc tray,
reading disc information (TOC), or
playback audio

• Blinks rapidly: Reading data

Blinks purple

• Blinks: Accessing for writing or test
writing

• Blinks rapidly: Writing

Blinks amber

Firmware update is incomplete. Retry to
update the firmware.

Off

Standby (no disc) or the disc tray is open

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Names and Functions of Parts

Rear Panel

➀

LINE OUT jacks (L/R)

➀

Connect a device such as external speakers
or a sound card.

Power switch (STANDBY/ON)

➁

Turns the power on/off. (P. 15, 18)

DC-IN connector

➂

Connects the included AC adapter. (P. 16)

➁

➄

➅➃

IEEE1394 ports

➃

Connect the included IEEE1394 cable.
(P. 16 for Macintosh, P. 30 for Windows)

1394/USB selector

➄

Switches interface between IEEE1394 and
USB.

USB port

➅

Connects the included USB cable.
(P. 23 for Macintosh, P. 36 for Windows)

➂

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Precautions on Use

Handling Discs

Take the following precautions to avoid trouble, such as writing errors, loss of
recorded data, and malfunction of the drive, 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. Hold the 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 chemicals or detergents.

• Do not bend or drop discs.

Copyright

It is prohibited by law to duplicate copyright material for non-personal 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 third party.

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

• In no event shall Yamaha be liable for any damage to discs due to a buffer
underrun error (P. 58) 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

For the latest information about compatible discs, refer to the following website.
YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website

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

Disc shape

Circular disc 12 cm, 8 cm
Card-type disc Discs confirmed by Yamaha

Note

Do not use any irregular shaped discs such as heart-shaped or star-shaped discs to avoid
the risk of malfunction.

Recordable disc type

The CRW-F1DX drive is compatible with the following discs.

CD-R discs

• Orange Boo k Part2 V ol. 1 Versio n3 .1-compliant discs

• Orange Boo k Part2 V ol. 2 Versio n1 .1-compliant discs

Writing speed

The writing speed settings are available in writing software.
1X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 44X

Note

• 44X-speed writi n g is e na b le d w i th th e F u ll CAV met ho d .

• Some writing spe ed se tting s m ay not b e av aila ble d ep end ing on the s peci ficatio n o f
a disc.

• When the writing speed is set at 16X or 44X, “Optimum Write Speed Control”
automa tically ad justs th e w riting sp eed to the opti mu m rate fo r eac h dis c w ithin the
selected writing speed.

Device compatibility

CD-R discs can be read/played back on a CD-ROM drive or a CD player.

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CD-RW discs

• Orange Book Part3 Vol.1 Version1.0-compliant discs

• Orange Book Part3 Vol.1 Version2.0-compliant discs

Writing/Rewriting speed

The writing speed settings are available in writing software.
2X, 4X

Note

• Some discs support only 2X speed.

• Some writing/rewriting speed settings may not be available depending on the
specificat io n o f a d isc .

Device compatibility

CD-RW discs can be read/played back on a device that supports CD-RW discs
(e.g. CD-ROM drive).

High Speed CD-RW discs

Orange Book Part3 Vol.2-compliant discs

Writing/Rewriting speed

The writing speed settings are available in writing software.
4X, 10X, 12X

Note

• Some writing/rewriting speed settings may not be available depending on the
specificat io n o f a d isc .

• When using the p ac k e t w ri tin g m e th o d (P . 5 9 ) fo r w r itin g /re writing onto a High
Speed CD-RW disc, you can select the 10X Full CAV method. For more details,
refer to the in st ru ctio n fo r th e C D writing software. (CD w riting software th at h a s
the feature to se le c t the F u ll CAV me th od is re q uir ed.)

• The Full CAV m eth od is reco m me nd ed w he n e diting a w ritte n file with app lica tion
software.

Device compatibility

High Speed CD-RW discs can be read/played back on a CD-RW device that bears
the High Speed CD-RW logo or a device that supports CD-RW discs (e.g. CD­ROM drive).

Note

In order to write, delete, read or play back a High Spee d CD -RW disc, use a CD -R/RW
drive that bears the High Speed CD-RW logo.
A CD- R /R W drive without the logo may not reco gn iz e a High Speed C D-RW disc ,
resulting in c o m p uter malfunc tio n .
Refer to th e Y a maha webs ite to ch e ck the disc com p a tib ili ty p rio r to u sin g a
YAM AHA CD -R/RW driv e without the log o fo r a H ig h S p ee d C D-RW disc .
URL: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/

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Precautions on Use

Ultra Speed CD-RW discs

Orange Book Part3 Vol.3-compliant discs

Writing/Rewriting speed

The writing speed settings are available in writing software.
10X, 16X, 24X

Note

• 24X-speed writi n g /re w ri tin g is e n ab le d w ith the Partial CAV metho d .

• Some writing/re w r itin g sp e e d s e ttin g s may not be a va ila b le depending o n th e
specification of a disc.

• When using the pa c k et w riti ng method (P . 5 9) fo r writing/rewritin g onto an Ultra
Speed C D-RW disc , y ou c a n s ele c t th e 24 X Full CAV method. F o r more details,
refer to the ins tru c tio n fo r th e C D writing softw a re . (CD writing so f tw a re that has
the feature to s ele c t th e F u ll C AV metho d is re q u ire d.)

• The Full CAV m eth od is rec om m end ed w h en e ditin g a w ritte n file w ith ap plic ation
software.

Device compatibility

Ultra Speed CD-RW discs can be read/played back on a device that supports CD­RW discs (e.g. CD-ROM drive) or a device that bears the High/Ultra Speed CD­RW logo.

Note

In order to write or delete an Ultra Speed C D-RW disc , use a C D-RW driv e th at b e ars
the Ultra S p e ed C D-RW logo.
A CD-R/RW driv e without the logo may not r ec o g ni ze a H ig h /Ultra Speed C D-RW
disc, resultin g in co mputer malf unction.
Refer to th e Yamaha w e b sit e to c h ec k th e dis c c o mpatibility prio r to u si ng a
YAMAHA CD-R/RW drive without the logo for a High/Ultra Speed CD-RW disc.
URL: h ttp :// w ww.yama h a.c o .jp /e nglish/produc t/c o mputer/

System Requirements

The CRW-F1DX drive is designed to operate in the following computer
environment. If your computer does not meet these requirements, the CRW-F1DX
drive may not operate or write at the maximum speed.

For Macintosh

Computer (Macintosh)

• CPU: PowerPC G3, 300 MHz or faster

• RAM: 64MB or more

• Macintosh standard FireWire port

• Macintosh standard USB port

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Connecting the drive to a USB port

When the CRW -F1D X drive is connected to a Macintosh standard USB port, the drive
operates with USB 1.1 specifications.
For secure data writing, activate Buffer Underrun Protection and set the writing speed
to 8X for a CD -R disc or 1 0X for a CD-RW disc w ith the w riting softw a re. Th e actua l
writing/rewriting speed is approximately 6X. The data reading speed is up to 6X.

•CD-ROM drive

Note

The CRW-F1D X 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 50MB to 100MB 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 to1.1GB).
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 CRW-F1DX drive
(on-the-fly writing).

Image file

An image file is da ta files tha t are co llected to be w ritten on a C D -R /R W disc. T h e file
is useful fo r writing the s a me data ont o m u lt ip le d is c s. F o r d eta il s, r e fe r to th e
instruction for the CD w riting softw are.

IEEE1394 cable

The IEEE1394 standard for maximum length of cable between devices is 4.5 meters.
The length of the included IEEE1394 cable is one meter.

CRW-F1DX drive

Maximum length of cable
between devices: 4.5 m

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Precautions on Use

USB cable

The USB standard for maximum length of cable between devices is five meters.
The length of the included USB cable is one meter.

CRW-F1DX drive

Maximum length of cable
between devices: 5.0 m

Operating system

Mac OS 9.1, 9.2 and Mac OS X (min. v10.1.2)

CD writing software

The CRW-F1DX drive requires CD writing software to write onto a CD-R/RW disc.
Use the CD writing software that supports the CRW-F1DX drive.
For details about installing and using the CD writing software, refer to the
instruction for it.

For Windows

Computer (PC/AT compatible)

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

• RAM: 64MB or more
64MB or more is required (128MB is recommended) for Windows 2000
Professional, while 128MB or more is required (256MB is recommended) for
Windows XP.

• CD-ROM drive

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Note

• A CD-ROM drive other than the CRW-F1DX drive is required to install the device

drivers (for USB connection).

• The CRW-F1DX 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 50MB to 100MB 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 1.1GB).
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 CRW-F1DX drive
(on-the-fly writing).

Image file

An image file is da ta files tha t are co llected to be w ritten on a C D -R /R W disc. T h e file
is useful fo r writing the s a me data ont o m u lt ip le d is c s. F o r d eta il s, r e fe r to th e
instruction for the CD w riting softw are.

For IEEE1394 connection

• A spare PCI expansion slot or a CardBus slot to install an IEEE1394 interface
card (if one has not been installed)

• IEEE1394 port
An optional IEEE1394 interface card (OHCI compatible) is required to connect
the CRW-F1DX drive for the computer without an IEEE1394 port.
The IEEE1394 interface cards that have been already recognized to support the
CRW-F1DX drive are as follows.

Manufacture Product Card Type
Adaptec AFW-4300 PCI
SIIG 1394FireWire (NN-400P22) PCI

For the latest information about IEEE1394 interface cards supporting the CRW­F1DX drive, refer to the following websites.
YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website

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

Note

Some IEEE1394 interface cards may not support the CRW-F1DX drive. Even if the
interface card operates properly in the computer, the interface card may not support
IEEE1394 interface CD-R/RW drives. For details, refer to the instruction for the
IEEE1394 interface card.
Yamaha recommends that you use an IEEE1 394 interface card listed above that has
been recognized to support the CRW-F1DX d rive.

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Precautions on Use

IEEE1394 cable

The IEEE1394 standard for maximum length of cable between devices is 4.5 meters.
The length of the included IEEE1394 cable is one meter.

CRW-F1DX drive

Maximum length of cable
between devices: 4.5 m

For USB connection

• A spare PCI expansion slot or a CardBus slot to install a USB 2.0 interface card (if
one has not been installed)

• USB port (USB 2.0 compatible)
A USB port is required to connect the CRW-F1DX drive to the computer. The
CRW-F1DX drive needs to be connected to the USB port on the computer. The
drive connected to the computer via a USB hub may not operate properly.
To fully utilize the CRW-F1DX drive, a USB 2.0 port and EHCI (Enhanced Host
Controller Interface) compliant driver are required.
If a computer has a USB port with USB 1.1 specifications, Yamaha recommends
that a USB 2.0 interface card be installed in the computer.
The USB 2.0 interface card that has been already recognized to support the CRW­F1DX drive is as follows.

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Manufacture Product Card Type
Adaptec AUA-3100LP PCI

For the latest information about USB 2.0 interface cards supporting the CRW­F1DX drive, refer to the following websites.
YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website

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

Note

For information about where to find an EHCI compliant driver for the USB 2.0
interface card or information about operating systems supporting the card, refer to the
card manufacturer’s website or contact the manufacturer.

Connecting the drive to a USB port with USB 1.1 specifications

When the CRW-F1DX drive is connected to a USB 1.1-compliant port on the
computer, the drive operates with USB 1.1 specifications.
For secure data writing, activate Buffer Underrun Protection and set the writing speed
to 8X for a CD -R disc or 1 0X for a CD-RW disc w ith the w riting softw a re. Th e actua l
writing/rewriting speed is approximately 6X. The data reading speed is up to 6X.

USB cable

The USB standard for maximum length of cable between devices is five meters.
The length of the included USB cable is one meter.

CRW-F1DX drive

Maximum length of cable
between devices: 5.0 m

Operating system

Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows XP (Home Edition/Professional Edition)

CD writing software

The CRW-F1DX drive requires CD writing software to write onto a CD-R/RW disc.
Use the CD writing software that supports the CRW-F1DX drive.
For details about installing and using the CD writing software, refer to the
instruction for it.

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