Yamaha CRW-F1, CRW-NB 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-F1

CRW-F1-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 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: 20 mW Max. (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)

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1

CAUTION

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

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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.

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.

DANGER - VISIBLE AND / OR INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE
TO BEAM.

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 sect ion has bee n su b-d ivided into a W AR N ING se ction
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,
fire, or malfunction.

●

Do not look directly at the laser source to avoid the risk of eye damage or blindness.

●

Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the device to avoid the risk of electrical
shock, fire, malfunction, or personal injury.

●

Do not expose the device to high humidity or place liquid containers such as a flower
vase on the d e vic e to a void the risk of electrical shock, fire, o r malfunction.

●

Do not expo se the de vice to temp erature o utside the r ange o f 5 to 40 °C ( 41 to 10 4 °F) t o
avoid the risk of fire, deforma tion of the device panel, or malfunction.

●

Do not expose the device to dusty place to avoid the risk of fire or malfunction.

●

Always follow the owner’s manual to set up or connect the devices properly to avoid the
risk of electrical shock, fire, malfunction, or personal injury.

●

If unusual smells, sounds or smoke come from the device, or if foreign objects such as
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 computer is electrically grounded to avoid the risk of electrical shock.

●

Prior to cleaning the drive, always unplug the computer or do not handle the plug with
wet hands to avoid the risk of electrical shock.

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CAUTION

Always follow these basic precautions to avoid physical injury to yourself or others, and
damage to the device or other property.

●

Alwa y s unplug th e comp uter if it will n ot be used for a p rolonged period or if there is
poss ibility of lightning, to avoid the r is k of electrical shock, fire, or short-circuit.

●

Do not use th e device near other electric al ap plia nc es s u c h as televisions, radios, or
speakers to avoid the risk of interf er en ces between each other.

●

Do not place the computer unstably to avoid the risk of malfunction or personal injury by
its fallin g down.

●

Do not place the device with a possibility of excessive vibration to avoid the risk of
damage to written data or malfunction.

●

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

●

Prior to transporting the device, remove the disc from the disc tray to avoid the risk of
damage to written data.

●

Use soft, dry cloths to wipe the device. Do not use benzene, paint thinner, detergents, or
chemically treated wiped cloths, and do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber objects on the
device to avoid the risk of malfunction or damage to surface of the device.

●

Do not rest your weight on or place heavy objects on the device, and do not apply
excessive forc e to the buttons , switches, or connecto rs to avoid the risk of dama ge to the
device or personal injury.

●

Do not listen to audio with headphones at high volume for prolonged period to avoid
auditory disorder.

●

Prior to turning on the computer, always minimize the volume to avoid auditory disorder
by a sudden burst of soun d at high volum e.

●

Do not p lace th e device near magnets or anything m ag netized such as a disp lay to avoid
the risk of interferences between each other.

●

Have the device serviced regularly to avoid internal dust buildup that can cause
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).

●

This drive is for use only with movable equipment, weighing less than 18 kg.

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WARRANTY

YAMAHA AND ITS SUPPLIERS ACCEPT NO LIABILITY FOR ANY PROBLEMS THAT OCCUR
AS A RESULT OF ANY OPERATIONS CARRIED OUT OTHER THAN THOSE STATED IN THE
MANUAL FOR THIS PRODUCT, OR THE LOSS OR THE DAMAGE OF ANY DATA CAUSED 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 .

For the Yamaha retail kit, refer to the original box to check that the complete accessories are
included prior to inst allation . A c ce ss ories vary depending on the model.

To reduce power consumption of the C RW-F1 drive, set your computer to power saving mode.
(P. 38)

• ©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 ing from Yamaha.

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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

• All other trademarks are th e p ro p e rty of th eir r es pe ct ive companies.
™ and ® marks are not spec ified in th is manual.

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Table of Contents

Features of the CRW-F1 Drive..................................................... 1

Names and Functions of Parts..................................................... 2

Front Panel...............................................................................................2

Rear Panel................................................................................................3

Precautions on Use.................................................................. 4

Handling Discs ........................................................................................4

Copyright.................................................................................................4

Disclaimer of Indemnity..........................................................................4

Compatible Discs.....................................................................................5

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

Preparing the CRW-F1 Drive.......................................................9

Serial Number..........................................................................................9

1 Decide the Installation Method..........................................................10

2 Set the Jumper Switch .......................................................................15

3 Install the CRW-F1 Drive..................................................................17

4 Check Recognition of the CRW-F1 Drive........................................23

5 Install CD Writing Software..............................................................26

Loading/Ejecting a Disc ...........................................................27

Troubleshooting.....................................................................29

Firmware.............................................................................36

CRW-F1 Drive Specifications.................................. ...................37

Technical Notes.....................................................................40

Buffer Underrun Protection Function....................................................40

Writing Methods....................................................................................40

For details about installing and usi ng the CD writing software, refe r to the instruc tion 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-F1 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. 41)
This mode is available for CD-R discs with a capacity of 65 0MB, 700MB, and
870MB.

DiscT@2

The DiscT@2 function enables you to burn t exts/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-F1 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. 42) and the Full CAV method permit 24X-speed writing/
rewritin g for CD-R W discs.

SafeBurn™ (Enhanced stability writ ing technology)

The generous 8MB bu ffer memory provide s s ufficient 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. 40)
“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” c a n be activated when the maxi mum wr iting speed
is set at 16X or more.

• The minimum writing spe ed to be au tomatically selected is 8X. Man ually set the
optimu m writing speed if a writing spe ed suppor ted by a disc is less than 8X.

CD-MRW (CD Mount Rainier ReWrit ing )

CD-MRW is a new standard of packet writing. Compared to the ordinary packet
writing, CD-MRW provides many useful functions such as background formatting.
(P. 42)

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Names and Functions of Parts

Front Panel

➀➂

➃➄

➀

Disc tray

Holds the disc. It is opened or clos ed by
pressing the ej ec t button. (P. 27)

➁

Manual eject hole

Forcibly opens the disc tray when the tray
cannot be opened by pressing the eject
button. (P. 28)

➂

Eject button

Press to open or close the disc tray.
(P. 27)

➃

Headphone jack

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

➄

Headphone volume dial

Controls the volume of the head phones.
The volume increases as the dial is tu rned
to the right.

➁

➅

➅

LED

Indicates the operational status of the
CRW-F1 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: Read in g da ta

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), the disc tray is ope n, or
power saving (opera ted via computer
setting)

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Names and Functions of Parts

Rear Panel

➁➀➂ ➃ ➄

➀

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Connects to the sound card in the computer
using a digital audio cable if the sou nd card
has an S/PDIF (digital audio) input jack.
(P. 21)

➁

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

Connects to the sound card in the computer
using an audio cabl e. (P. 20)

➂

Jumper switch

Insert a plastic shunt into the switch to set
the connection of the IDE to master or
slave. The switch is set at slave by default.
(P. 15)

➃

IDE INTERFACE CONNECTOR

Connects a 40-pin IDE cable. (P. 18)

➄

DC INPUT

Connects the 4-pin internal power cable of
the computer. (P. 22)

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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 malfuncti on 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 di scs.

Copyright

It is prohibited by law to duplicate copyright materia l for non-p ersona l use without
the prior consent of the copyright holder. When copying material with your CD-R/
RW drive, take due care not to infringe the copyright.

Disclaimer of Indemnity

• Yamaha assumes no liability for the loss of any profits incurred as a result of the
loss or corruption of data written on a CD-R or CD-RW, for any loss or damage
caused by or arising out of extraordinary circumstances (including circumstances
that Yamaha has foreseen or could foresee), nor for any damages incurred or
claimed by a thir d pa r ty .

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

• In no event shall Yamaha be liable for any damage to discs due to a buffer
underrun error (P. 40) 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 s uc h as h ea rt-sha p e d or star-sh a pe d discs to a void
the risk of malfun c t io n.

Recordable disc type

The CRW-F1 drive is compatible with the following discs.

CD-R discs

• Orange Book Part2 Vol.1 Version3.1-compliant discs

• Orange Book Part2 Vol.2 Version1.1-compliant discs

Writing speed

The writing speed sett in gs are available in writing softw ar e .
1X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 44X

Note

• 44X-speed writing is enabled with the Full CAV method.

• Some writing speed settings may not be available depending on the specification of
a disc.

• When the writing speed is set at 16X or 44X, “Optimum Write Speed Control”
automatically ad justs the writing s peed to the optim um rate fo r each disc within 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
specification of a disc.

Device compatibility

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

High Speed CD-RW disc s

Orange Book Part3 Vol.2-compliant di sc s

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
specification of a disc.

• When using the packet writing method (P. 41) for writing/rewriting onto a High
Speed CD-RW disc, you can select the 10X Full CAV method. For more details,
refer to the in s truction for the CD writing softwa re. (CD writing so ftware that has
the feature to select the Full CAV method is required.)

• The Full CAV method is recommended when editing a written file with application
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 suppor ts CD-RW discs (e.g. CD­ROM drive).

Note

In order to write, delete, read or play back a H igh Sp eed C D -RW disc, use a C D-R /RW
drive that bears the High Speed CD -RW logo. When using a CD -R O M drive to read /
play back a High Speed CD-RW disc, a drive supporting CD-RW discs is required.
A CD-R/RW drive without the logo may not recognize a High Speed CD-RW disc,
resulting in com p uter malfunction.
Refer to the Yamaha website to ch eck the disc compatibility p rior to using a
YAMAHA CD-R/RW drive without the logo for a High Speed CD-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 sett in gs are available in writing softw ar e .
10X, 16X, 24X

Note

• 24X-speed writing/rewriting is en ab led with the Partial CAV method.

• Some writing/rewriting speed settings may not be available depending on the
specification of a disc.

• W hen using the packet writing method (P. 41) for writing/rewriting onto an Ultra
Speed CD-RW disc, you can select the 24X Full CAV method. For more details,
refer to the ins truction for the C D writing softw a re. (CD writing s o ftware that has
the feature to select the Full CAV method is required.)

• The Full CAV method is recommended when editing a written file with application
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.

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System Requirements

The CRW-F1 drive is designed to operate in the following computer environment. If
your computer does not meet th ese requirements, the CRW-F1 drive may not writ e
at the maximum speed.

Computer (PC/A T compatible)

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

• RAM: 32MB (64MB or more is recommended)
64MB or more is required (128MB is recommended) for Windows 2000
Professional, while 128MB or more is required (256MB is recommended) for
Windows XP.

• An empty 5 ¼-inch dr ive bay (for installing the CRW-F1 drive as an additional
drive into the computer)

• Hard drive sp ac e
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 stor e
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-F1 drive
(on-the-fly writing).

Image file

An im a ge fi le is da ta file s th a t ar e co lle ct ed to b e w r itte n on a C D -R /RW disc . T h e fil e
is usefu l for writing the same data onto multiple d isc s. For details, refer to the
instruct ion for the CD writing softwa re.

Operating system

Windows 95 (OSR2 or later), Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition,
Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows XP (Home Edition/Professional Edition)

CD writing sof tware

The CRW-F1 drive requires CD writing software to write onto a CD-R/RW disc.
Use the CD writing software that supports the CRW-F1 drive.
For details about installing and using the CD writing software, refer to the
instruction for it.

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