Yamaha CD Player CRW F1 User Manual

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Laser Product Class: Class 1  
CAUTION  
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  
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.  
(Max. Cycle 111 ns, Min. Cycle 30 ns at Max. Speed)  
Laserprodukt-Klasse: Klasse 1  
Eigenschaften der Laserdiode  
Wellenlänge: 779 – 789 nm  
ATTENTION  
Impulsdauer und max. Ausgang an der  
Objektivlinse der Laser-Abtasteinheit  
Löschmodus (Gleichstrom): max. 20 mW (kontinuierlich),  
Schreibmodus: max. 62 mW  
Lemploi 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.  
(max. Zyklus 111 ns, min. Zyklus 30 ns bei maximaler Geschwindigkeit)  
PRECAUCION  
El usar los controles o ajustar o realizar procedimientos  
diferentes a los especificados aquí resultará en  
peligrosas exposiciones a la radiación.  
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  
VARO!  
AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA  
OLET ALTTINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE  
LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.  
(Cycle max. 111 ns, cycle min. 30 ns à vitesse maximale)  
VARNING! OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR  
ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRREN ÄR URKOPPLAD.  
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.  
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. (continua),  
Modo de escritura: máx. 62 mW  
CAUTION  
VARNING  
VARO !  
-
-
VISIBLE AND / OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.  
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.  
SYNLIG OCH / ELLER OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA  
DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.  
AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄLLE JA / TAI  
NÄKYMÄTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.  
SYNLIG OCH / ELLER OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL  
ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.  
(ciclo máx. 111 ns, ciclo mín. 30 ns a velocidad máxima)  
VARNING  
-
VORSICHT ! SICHTBARE UND / ODER UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG  
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.  
ATTENTION - RADIATION VISIBLE ET / OU INVISIBLE LORSQUE LAPPAREIL  
EST OUVERT. EVITEZ TOUTE EXPOSITION AU FAISCEAU.  
CLASS  
LASER KLASSE  
LUOKAN LASERLAITE  
1
LASER PRODUCT  
1
PRODUKT  
1
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT  
PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE  
1
DANGER - VISIBLE AND / OR INVISIBLE LASER  
RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE  
TO BEAM.  
COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.  
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OWNER’S MANUAL  
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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.  
G Do not attempt to open or disassemble the device to avoid the risk of electrical shock,  
fire, or malfunction.  
G Do not look directly at the laser source to avoid the risk of eye damage or blindness.  
G Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the device to avoid the risk of electrical  
shock, fire, malfunction, or personal injury.  
G Do not expose the device to high humidity or place liquid containers such as a flower  
vase on the device to avoid the risk of electrical shock, fire, or malfunction.  
G Do not expose the device to temperature outside the range of 5 to 40 °C (41 to 104 °F) to  
avoid the risk of fire, deformation of the device panel, or malfunction.  
G Do not expose the device to dusty place to avoid the risk of fire or malfunction.  
G 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.  
G 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).  
G Be sure that the computer is electrically grounded to avoid the risk of electrical shock.  
G 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.  
G Always unplug the computer if it will not be used for a prolonged period or if there is  
possibility of lightning, to avoid the risk of electrical shock, fire, or short-circuit.  
G Do not use the device near other electrical appliances such as televisions, radios, or  
speakers to avoid the risk of interferences between each other.  
G Do not place the computer unstably to avoid the risk of malfunction or personal injury by  
its falling down.  
G Do not place the device with a possibility of excessive vibration to avoid the risk of  
damage to written data or malfunction.  
G Place the device horizontally to avoid the risk of damage to written data.  
G Prior to transporting the device, remove the disc from the disc tray to avoid the risk of  
damage to written data.  
G 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.  
G Do not rest your weight on or place heavy objects on the device, and do not apply  
excessive force to the buttons, switches, or connectors to avoid the risk of damage to the  
device or personal injury.  
G Do not listen to audio with headphones at high volume for prolonged period to avoid  
auditory disorder.  
G Prior to turning on the computer, always minimize the volume to avoid auditory disorder  
by a sudden burst of sound at high volume.  
G Do not place the device near magnets or anything magnetized such as a display to avoid  
the risk of interferences between each other.  
G 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).  
G 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 installation. Accessories vary depending on the model.  
To reduce power consumption of the CRW-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 writing from Yamaha.  
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.  
DiscT@2 and SafeBurn™ are trademarks of Yamaha Corporation.  
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  
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 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-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 650MB, 700MB, and  
870MB.  
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-F1 drive supports up to 44X-speed writing for CD-R discs, up to 24X-  
speed 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/  
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. 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” can be activated when the maximum writing speed  
is set at 16X or more.  
• The minimum writing speed to be automatically selected is 8X. Manually set the  
optimum writing speed if a writing speed supported by a disc is less than 8X.  
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. 42)  
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Names and Functions of Parts  
Front Panel  
G
G
G
G
G
G
G Disc tray  
G LED  
Holds the disc. It is opened or closed by  
pressing the eject button. (P. 27)  
Indicates the operational status of the  
CRW-F1 drive by its colors and blinking  
patterns.  
G Manual eject hole  
Lights or blinks blue  
Forcibly opens the disc tray when the tray  
cannot be opened by pressing the eject  
button. (P. 28)  
• Lights: Standby (with disc)  
• Blinks: Opening/Closing disc tray,  
reading disc information (TOC), or  
playback audio  
G Eject button  
Press to open or close the disc tray.  
(P. 27)  
• Blinks rapidly: Reading data  
Blinks purple  
• Blinks: Accessing for writing or test  
writing  
• Blinks rapidly: Writing  
G Headphone jack  
Connects headphones or external speakers  
to the drive; has stereo mini-jack  
specifications.  
Blinks amber  
Firmware update is incomplete. Retry to  
update the firmware.  
G Headphone volume dial  
Controls the volume of the headphones.  
The volume increases as the dial is turned  
to the right.  
Off  
Standby (no disc), the disc tray is open, or  
power saving (operated via computer  
setting)  
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Names and Functions of Parts  
Rear Panel  
G G G  
G
G
G DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
G Jumper switch  
Connects to the sound card in the computer  
using a digital audio cable if the sound card  
has an S/PDIF (digital audio) input jack.  
(P. 21)  
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)  
G ANALOG AUDIO OUT  
G IDE INTERFACE CONNECTOR  
Connects to the sound card in the computer  
using an audio cable. (P. 20)  
Connects a 40-pin IDE cable. (P. 18)  
G 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 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. 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  
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-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 settings are available in writing software.  
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 adjusts the writing speed to the optimum rate for 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 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  
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 instruction for the CD writing software. (CD writing software 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 supports CD-RW discs (e.g. CD-  
ROM drive).  
Note  
In order to write, delete, read or play back a High Speed CD-RW disc, use a CD-R/RW  
drive that bears the High Speed CD-RW logo. When using a CD-ROM 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 computer malfunction.  
Refer to the Yamaha website to check the disc compatibility prior to using a  
YAMAHA CD-R/RW drive without the logo for a High Speed CD-RW disc.  
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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 writing/rewriting is enabled with the Partial CAV method.  
• 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 an Ultra  
Speed CD-RW disc, you can select the 24X Full CAV method. For more details,  
refer to the instruction for the CD writing software. (CD writing software 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 CD-  
RW discs (e.g. CD-ROM drive) or a device that bears the High/Ultra Speed CD-  
RW 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 these requirements, the CRW-F1 drive may not write  
at the maximum speed.  
Computer (PC/AT 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 drive bay (for installing the CRW-F1 drive as an additional  
drive into the computer)  
• 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-F1 drive  
(on-the-fly writing).  
Image file  
An image file is data files that are collected to be written on a CD-R/RW disc. The file  
is useful for writing the same data onto multiple discs. For details, refer to the  
instruction for the CD writing software.  
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 software  
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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Preparing the CRW-F1 Drive  
Preparing tools  
Phillips screwdriver: Use the proper screwdriver for  
the screws to install the CRW-F1 drive into the  
computer.  
Narrow pliers: Insert and remove the included plastic  
shunt for the jumper switch.  
Serial Number  
The serial number, printed on the label on the top of your CRW-F1 drive, is required  
when you have a question about the drive or need user support services.  
Please write the serial number down in the space below prior to installing the CRW-  
F1 drive into your computer. It will be difficult to check the serial number after  
installation.  
Serial number  
(10 characters: 3 letters +  
7 numbers)  
Serial Number  
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The following describes how to install the CRW-F1 drive on the computer by taking  
a tower-type computer for example.  
Note  
The methods of removing the computer cover or panels and installing an internal device  
vary depending on the computer model. Refer to the instruction for the computer.  
1 Decide the Installation Method  
Check the connection of any IDE device installed to decide the installation method  
of the CRW-F1 drive.  
Note  
• The CRW-F1 drive supports Ultra ATA/33. (The CRW-F1 drive is operated with  
Ultra ATA/33 even if the motherboard or the IDE cable support Ultra ATA/66 or  
Ultra ATA/100.)  
• The 40-pin IDE cable (with 40 wires) included in a Yamaha retail kit supports Ultra  
ATA/33. IDE devices connected to the 40-pin IDE cable are operated with Ultra  
ATA/33 even if the devices support Ultra ATA/66 or Ultra ATA/100.  
• Install the CRW-F1 drive horizontally.  
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Turn off and unplug the computer.  
When handling internal computer devices, always turn off the computer to  
avoid the risk of an electrical shock or damage to the drive or computer  
devices. Be sure to unplug the computer prior to handling any internal  
computer device.  
2
Remove all peripheral devices and cables connected to the  
computer prior to removing the computer cover.  
Clothes and body can become charged with static electricity.  
Discharge any static electricity by touching a metallic part of the case or  
power unit.  
For more information, refer to the instruction for the computer.  
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Preparing the CRW-F1 Drive  
Installing the CRW-F1 drive as an additional drive  
Check the IDE channel (primary/secondary and master/slave) connecting the CRW-  
F1 drive. (P. 12 – 14)  
CRW-F1 drive  
Note  
An empty 5 ¼-inch drive bay is required to install the CRW-F1 drive.  
Replacing an existing IDE device with the CRW-F1 drive  
Connect the CRW-F1 drive to the cable that was previously connected to the IDE  
device.  
CD-ROM drive, etc.  
CRW-F1 drive  
Note  
When replacing a SCSI device such as a SCSI type CD-ROM drive, do not connect the  
CRW-F1 drive to the cable that was previously connected to the SCSI device. Use a 40-  
pin IDE cable to connect the CRW-F1 drive to the computer.  
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Examples of connecting the CRW-F1 drive  
The following describes how to connect the CRW-F1 drive for example.  
Example 1: As a secondary slave (For additional drive)  
CD-ROM drive,  
etc. (master)  
Hard drive (master)  
CRW-F1 drive  
(slave)  
IDE cable (primary)  
IDE cable (secondary)  
Example 2: As a secondary master  
(For replacing the existing drive with the CRW-F1 drive)  
CRW-F1 drive  
(master)  
Hard drive (master)  
IDE cable (primary)  
IDE cable (secondary)  
For the best performance of the CRW-F1 drive, connecting the drive as the  
sole secondary master is recommended.  
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Preparing the CRW-F1 Drive  
Note  
• The CRW-F1 drive is set at slave by default. Set the device to master and connect the  
device to the end of the cable when connecting an IDE device to an IDE cable solely.  
• Connecting the CRW-F1 drive as the primary master is recommended if no IDE  
device is connected to the primary IDE cable such as the case that the operating  
system is started up from a SCSI hard drive.  
• Some IDE cables have only one connector to connect the device. Prepare an IDE  
cable with two connectors to connect the devices if another connector is required.  
• Check the master/slave setting prior to connecting the removed device to another  
connector. For more details, refer to the instruction for the device or refer to the  
manufacturer’s website.  
Enhanced-IDE (E-IDE)  
E-IDE is a standard for connecting computers to IDE devices such as hard drives, CD-  
ROM drives and CD-R/RW drives. Most computers have two IDE connectors (primary  
and secondary). Each connector can be connected to two devices with an IDE cable.  
Two IDE devices connected by one IDE cable are called “master” and “slave.”  
Motherboard Primary  
Master  
Master  
Secondary  
Slave  
Slave  
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The master/slave settings for general IDE devices are as follows.  
Hard drive: Change the setting with the jumper switch on the circuit board on the  
rear panel or the hard drive bottom panel. The cable select (CSEL) setting is required  
for some hard drives.  
CD-ROM drive, etc.: Change the setting with the jumper switch on the rear panel.  
Note  
Assign each IDE device to master or slave respectively when two IDE devices are  
connected to one IDE cable. Connect the IDE device to the end of the IDE cable when the  
device is set to master, or connect it to the middle of the cable when it is set to slave.  
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2 Set the Jumper Switch  
Refer to the examples of connecting the CRW-F1 drive on page 12, and set the  
CRW-F1 drive to master/slave to support your computer environment.  
Set the plastic shunt at the jumper switch on the rear panel  
with narrow pliers.  
The position to be inserted the plastic shunt varies depending on the setting.  
Master  
Slave  
(default)  
The CRW-F1 drive is set at slave by default.  
When replacing an IDE device (master) with the CRW-F1 drive, set the  
drive to master.  
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Note  
• The function of a plastic shunt is to electrically connect the jumper switch contacts.  
Inserting and removing the pin turn the settings on and off.  
• Be sure to turn off the computer prior to setting the jumper switch.  
Cable Select (CSEL)  
For the computer supporting a cable select function, insert a plastic shunt into the CSEL  
jumper switch so that the computer will automatically adjust the CRW-F1 drive setting to  
master or slave.  
If the CSEL setting results in any problems to the CRW-F1 drive, set the drive to master  
or slave.  
Refer to the instruction for the computer to find out if it supports the CSEL function.  
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3 Install the CRW-F1 Drive  
The following describes how to install the CRW-F1 drive as an additional drive for  
example.  
1
Prepare to install.  
Installing the CRW-F1 drive as an additional drive  
Remove the front cover from the 5 ¼-inch drive bay.  
Replacing  
Remove all cables connected to the CD-ROM or other devices to be replaced.  
Then remove the device itself from the computer.  
Audio cable  
IDE cable  
4-pin internal power  
cable  
Note  
• Be careful not to damage the various cables connected to the rear panel of the  
CD-ROM drive.  
• The audio cable is usually caught by the hook at the top of the connector.  
Release the hook and remove the connector without using excessive force.  
• Do not apply excessive force to the CD-ROM drive or cables.  
• Hold the cable by the connector to remove the cable. Pulling the cable itself with  
excessive force may damage the wires inside.  
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2
Install the CRW-F1 drive carefully into the drive bay and  
temporarily fasten the screws by hand.  
Be sure that there is enough space to connect the 4-pin internal power cable,  
40-pin IDE cable, and audio cable prior to temporarily fastening the included  
four screws to the fixed position.  
Install the CRW-F1 drive carefully into  
the drive bay from the front  
Note  
Do not apply excessive force to the CRW-F1 drive.  
3
Connect a 40-pin IDE cable.  
Connect a 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector on the motherboard and the  
IDE interface connector on the rear panel of the CRW-F1 drive. Be sure that  
the colored wire is connected to the first pin of the connectors, as shown in the  
diagram below.  
Motherboard  
IDE connector  
40-pin IDE cable  
IDE interface  
connector  
Colored wire  
1
1
Colored wire  
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Preparing the CRW-F1 Drive  
Note  
• The 40-pin IDE cable (with 40 wires) included in a Yamaha retail kit supports  
Ultra ATA/33. IDE devices connected to the 40-pin IDE cable are operated with  
Ultra ATA/33 even if the devices support Ultra ATA/66 or Ultra ATA/100.  
• The CRW-F1 drive is operated with Ultra ATA/33 even if the drive can be  
connected by an IDE cable (with 80 wires) supporting Ultra ATA/66 or Ultra  
ATA/100.  
• Use an IDE cable no longer than 45.7 cm (18 inches).  
• When two IDE devices are connected to one IDE cable, be sure to assign each as  
master/slave respectively.  
4
Connect an audio cable if necessary.  
The sound card of the computer enables you to listen to audio CDs played  
back on the CRW-F1 drive. There are two methods to connect the CRW-F1  
drive and the sound card: analog connection and digital connection.  
Audio CD playback  
• Audio is available from the headphones or speakers connected to the  
headphone jack on the front panel of the CRW-F1 drive (this is convenient  
for the computer without a sound card). In such a case, connecting an audio  
cable is not required.  
• An audio cable is not required to extract an image file from an audio CD  
since data is transferred via the IDE cable.  
• If the CRW-F1 drive is installed as an additional drive and a CD-ROM  
drive or a DVD-ROM drive is already connected to the sound card, using  
the existing drive to play back an audio CD is recommended.  
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Analog connection  
Connect one end of the audio cable (the end with one connector) to the analog  
audio output jack on the rear panel of the CRW-F1 drive. Be sure that the  
connector is in the correct direction prior to connecting it.  
There are two types of connectors at the other end of the audio cable. Select  
the one that fits the sound card: Vertical connector (PH) and Horizontal  
connector (MPC). Use only one of the two connectors, and leave the other  
free. Check the direction of the connector prior to connecting it to the sound  
card.  
Analog audio output  
jack  
Left channel (L)  
Ground (G)  
Right channel (R)  
Audio cable  
Horizontal  
Vertical connector (PH)  
connector  
(MPC)  
Sound card  
Audio input  
jack  
Note  
Some sound cards have more than one audio input jack, including those which do  
not support the specification of the CRW-F1 drive. If playback audio cannot be  
heard from the speakers, refer to the instruction for the sound card.  
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Preparing the CRW-F1 Drive  
Digital connection  
Digital connection enables you to enjoy higher quality audio with less  
distortion since the digital signals recorded on the audio CD are output to the  
sound card with high fidelity.  
Connect the digital audio output jack of the CRW-F1 drive and the S/PDIF  
(digital audio) input jack of the sound card with a digital audio cable. Be sure  
that the connector is in the correct direction prior to connecting it.  
Digital audio output  
jack  
Ground (G)  
Signal (D)  
Digital audio cable  
Sound card  
S/PDIF  
input jack  
Note  
A digital audio cable with a proper connector and a sound card with an S/PDIF  
(digital audio) input jack are required.  
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5
Connect the 4-pin internal power cable of the computer (DC  
5 V and DC 12 V) to the power connector on the rear panel of  
the CRW-F1 drive.  
Top  
Power connector  
Bottom  
4-pin internal power cable  
Note  
The 4-pin internal power cable cannot be connected if it is upside down. If the  
connector does not connect easily, check that it is in the correct direction.  
6
7
Tighten four screws fastened tentatively with a Phillips  
screwdriver.  
Attach the computer cover and reconnect the peripheral  
devices and cables.  
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Preparing the CRW-F1 Drive  
4 Check Recognition of the CRW-F1 Drive  
1
2
Plug in and turn on the computer.  
LED blinks blue, then  
turns off.  
Check that the LED blinks blue, and then turns off.  
Check that the CRW-F1 drive is properly recognized by  
Windows.  
The operation varies depending on your operating system.  
For Windows XP  
1 Select Start on the taskbar, then Control Panel, System, Hardware tab,  
and Device Manager. The Device Manager dialog box appears.  
Note  
If the System icon is not shown in the Control Panel window, click Switch  
to Classic View on the left side of the window.  
2 If there is  
to the left of DVD/CD-ROM drives, click  
.
“YAMAHA CRW-F1E” should be shown when the CRW-F1 drive has  
been recognized properly.  
“YAMAHA CRW-  
F1E” is shown.  
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If the drive name is not shown or there is  
or  
mark.  
The CRW-F1 drive has not been recognized properly. Check the cable  
connections and the master/slave settings of the IDE devices connected to the  
computer.  
For Windows 2000 Professional  
1 Select Start on the taskbar, then Settings, Control Panel, System,  
Hardware tab, and Device Manager. The Device Manager dialog box  
appears.  
2 If there is  
to the left of DVD/CD-ROM Drive, click  
.
“YAMAHA CRW-F1E” should be shown when the CRW-F1 drive has  
been recognized properly.  
For Windows 95/98/98 Second Edition/Me  
1 Select Start on the taskbar, then Settings, Control Panel, System, and  
Device Manager tab. The Device Manager dialog box appears.  
Note  
For Windows Me, if the System icon is not shown in the Control Panel  
window, click view all Control Panel options on the left side of the window.  
2 If there is  
to the left of CDROM, click  
.
“YAMAHA CRW-F1E” should be shown when the CRW-F1 drive has  
been recognized properly.  
3
Change the DMA setting.  
The DMA setting may not be displayed, depending on your computer. In such  
a case, use the CRW-F1 drive without changing the DMA setting.  
Tip  
To maximize the performance of the CRW-F1 drive, changing the DMA setting  
for other IDE devices such as a hard drive or a CD/DVD-ROM drive is  
recommended.  
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Preparing the CRW-F1 Drive  
For Windows XP/2000 Professional  
1 Log on to the administrator account.  
2 In the Device Manager dialog box (P. 23), select the IDE channel  
(primary/secondary) connected to the CRW-F1 drive and then Advanced  
Settings tab.  
3 Set “Transfer Mode” to “DMA if available” in the “Device 0” item (for  
master) or the “Device 1” item (for slave).  
Set  
(This screen is an example  
on Windows XP.)  
Note  
The CRW-F1 drive operation may become unstable, depending on your computer  
environment. In such a case, set “Transfer Mode” to “PIO only.”  
For Windows 95/98/98 Second Edition/Me  
1 In the Device Manager dialog box (P. 24), select YAMAHA CRW-F1E  
Properties and then Settings tab.  
2 Check “DMA.”  
Note  
The CRW-F1 drive operation may become unstable, depending on your computer  
environment. In such a case, uncheck “DMA.” The “Simultaneous Data Transfer”  
setting does not affect CRW-F1 drive operation.  
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Recommended DMA settings (transfer mode settings)  
Operating System  
Recommended  
Remarks  
Windows XP/  
DMA mode  
PIO mode if operation  
becomes unstable  
2000 Professional  
Windows 95/98/  
Check  
Uncheck if operation  
becomes unstable  
98 Second Edition/Me  
Direct Memory Access (DMA)  
DMA is a method that transfers data between various peripheral devices (e.g., a  
hard drive, CD-R/RW drive, etc.) and the computer memory without going  
through the CPU in the computer. DMA transfer setting increases the data transfer  
speed and the processing speed by reducing strain on the CPU.  
5 Install CD Writing Software  
Install the CD writing software. For details about installing the CD writing software,  
refer to the instruction for it.  
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Loading/Ejecting a Disc  
Prior to the operation, check that the computer is turned on.  
1
Open the disc tray by pressing the eject button.  
Press the eject button  
2
Place the disc onto the disc tray properly with its label facing  
upward.  
Or remove the disc from the disc tray carefully so not to damage it.  
Place or remove the disc  
onto/from the disc tray  
3
Close the disc tray by pressing the eject button or by gently  
pushing the disc tray into the computer.  
Note  
• Place or remove the disc after the disc tray has fully opened. Do not push or pull  
the disc tray with applying excessive force to avoid damage to the drive or the  
disc.  
• The disc tray does not open while the application software prohibits ejecting,  
including when the drive accesses the disc.  
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Manually Ejecting a Disc  
If the disc tray fails to open for some reason, such as a power failure, follow the  
steps below to remove the disc from the drive.  
Note  
Frequent use of this operation may cause malfunction of the drive.  
1
Prepare a thin pin-like object, such as a straightened paper  
clip.  
Use an object less than 2 mm in diameter and more than 3 cm in length.  
2
3
Turn off the computer.  
Insert the thin pin-like object straight into the manual eject  
hole, and push it in.  
When the disc tray opens, remove the disc.  
Manual eject  
hole  
4
Turn on the computer, and close the disc tray.  
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Troubleshooting  
Refer to the YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website for the latest support information,  
including the troubleshooting guide.  
YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website  
Europe  
1 The CRW-F1 drive is not recognized by the operating system. (P. 23)  
G Is the 4-pin internal power cable connected properly to the CRW-F1 drive?  
Turn off the computer, and remove the computer cover. Check that the connector of  
the 4-pin internal power cable is connected to the CRW-F1 drive in the correct  
direction, and that the 4-pin internal power cable is fully connected. (P. 10, 22)  
G If the CRW-F1 drive is connected to another 4-pin internal power cable that  
properly conducts power to another device, is the CRW-F1 drive turned on?  
Turn off the computer. Be sure that the CRW-F1 drive is connected to another 4-pin  
internal power cable that properly conducts power to another device, and check that  
the CRW-F1 drive is turned on when turning on the computer. (P. 10, 22)  
If the drive is turned on, the computer’s power unit may be damaged.  
If the drive is not turned on, contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha  
dealer (listed at the back of this manual).  
G Is the IDE cable connected properly to the CRW-F1 drive?  
Turn off the computer and remove the computer cover. Check that the connector of  
the IDE cable connected to the CRW-F1 drive is in the correct direction, and that the  
IDE cable is fully connected. (P. 10, 18)  
Then check that the pins of the IDE interface connector of the CRW-F1 drive are not  
bent.  
G Is the IDE cable connected properly to the motherboard?  
Check that the connector of the IDE cable is connected to the motherboard in the  
correct direction, and that the IDE cable is fully connected. (P. 18)  
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G Is each IDE device set respectively?  
When one IDE device is connected to one IDE cable, be sure that the device is set to  
master or CSEL.  
When two IDE devices are connected to one IDE cable, be sure that both devices are  
not set to master (or slave).  
When the CRW-F1 drive is set to CSEL, reset it to master or slave. (P. 15)  
When you have the problem even if each IDE device is set properly as above,  
contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this  
manual).  
2 The disc tray does not open when you press the eject button.  
G Is the CRW-F1 drive recognized by the operating system? (P. 23)  
Refer to “The CRW-F1 drive is not recognized by the operating system.”  
(Troubleshooting, Item 1)  
G Is any CD writing software being used?  
Some CD writing software prohibits ejecting while accessing. (If you are using such  
a software program, the disc tray does not open even if the eject button is pressed.)  
In such a case, follow the steps in the software window to eject the disc, or quit the  
CD writing software prior to pressing the eject button.  
G Is the disc tray opened when the computer is restarted?  
Quit all running application software, restart your computer, and press the eject  
button of the CRW-F1 drive.  
G Is the disc tray opened if the IDE cable is removed from the CRW-F1 drive?  
Turn off the computer and remove the IDE cable from the IDE interface terminal on  
the rear panel of the CRW-F1 drive. (P. 10, 18)  
Restart the computer, and press the eject button of the CRW-F1 drive once again.  
G Turn off the computer, and remove the disc following Manually Ejecting a Disc.”  
(P. 28)  
If the disc tray is caught in the drive and does not come out, or if it cannot be opened  
or closed using the eject button after it is pulled out manually, contact the store of  
purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual).  
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3 The disc is ejected without order (or it comes out spontaneously).  
G Is the disc set properly (horizontally) on the disc tray?  
Set the disc properly, and close the disc tray.  
G Is the disc dusty or dirty?  
damaging discs, wipe the disc gently from the center to the edge of the disc.  
G Does the drive accept other discs (audio CD, CD-ROM, blank CD-R disc, etc.)?  
If a specific disc is ejected, the disc itself may be damaged or deformed.  
If all discs are ejected, contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer  
(listed at the back of this manual).  
4 No data can be read from a disc.  
G Is the disc ejected without order?  
Refer to “The disc is ejected without order (or it comes out spontaneously).”  
(Troubleshooting, Item 3)  
G Is the disc compatible with the drive? (P. 5, 37)  
Be sure that the disc is compatible with the CRW-F1 drive.  
G Is the disc dusty or dirty?  
Remove dust or dirt from the disc using an air spray or a dry soft cloth. To avoid  
damaging discs, wipe the disc gently from the center to the edge of the disc.  
G Can data be read from other discs (audio CD, CD-ROM, etc.)?  
If no data can be read from a specific disc, data may be written in a format that the  
drive cannot recognize, or the disc itself may be damaged or deformed. Note that no  
data can be read from blank discs, and the CRW-F1 drive infrequently fail to read  
data correctly from a disc even if the disc is compatible with the drive.  
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G Does the LED of the CRW-F1 drive light correctly when a disc is inserted?  
When a disc is inserted, the LED will blink blue for a moment and then light blue.  
(P. 2)  
If no data can be read from a specific disc, data may be written in a format that the  
drive cannot recognize, or the disc may be damaged or deformed.  
If the LED does not light (stating that the drive cannot recognize the disc) no matter  
what type of disc is inserted, contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha  
dealer (listed at the back of this manual).  
5 The playback of an audio CD (CD-DA) is inaudible.  
G Check that the volume is not set to the minimum level.  
G If the playback audio from headphones or external speakers connected to the  
computer is inaudible, be sure that the audio cable is properly connected to the  
CRW-F1 drive and the sound card. If the sound card has more than one audio input  
jack, connect the audio cable to the other input jack. (P. 20, 21)  
G For Windows XP/Me, follow the steps if the playback audio from headphones  
connected to the CRW-F1 drive is inaudible.  
If Windows Media Player 7.0 or later is used with Windows XP/Me, this problem  
can happen since the digital playback option is activated by default setting.  
For Windows XP  
1 In the Device Manager dialog box (P. 23), select YAMAHA CRW-F1E  
Properties and then Properties tab.  
2 Uncheck “Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device” in the “Digital CD  
Playback” item.  
Uncheck  
(This screen is an example  
on Windows XP.)  
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3 Start “Windows Media Player.” In the menu bar, select Tools, Options, Devices  
tab, CD-RW Drive, and Properties.  
4 Select “Analog” in the “Playback” item.  
Select  
(This screen is an  
example on Windows  
Media Player 8.0.)  
For Windows Me  
1 Follow step 1 and 2 on page 32, and uncheck “Enable digital CD audio for this  
CD-ROM device.”  
2 Start “Windows Media Player.” In the menu bar, select Tools, Options and CD  
Audio tab.  
3 Uncheck “Digital playback” in the “Playback Settings” item.  
Uncheck  
(This screen is an  
example on Windows  
Media Player 7.0.)  
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6 No data can be read from any CDs, a disc is ejected spontaneously, or the  
LED does not light when a disc is inserted. (The LED does not change to  
blinking blue and then lighting blue.) (P. 2)  
Remove the IDE cable from the CRW-F1 drive while the 4-pin internal power cable  
is connected to the drive, and insert the disc once again. If a specific disc is  
automatically ejected or cannot be read, the disc itself may have a problem.  
If the drive does not accept any compatible discs (and the LED does not light),  
contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this  
manual).  
7 The error message “ Buffer Underrun” is displayed.  
If your CD writing software supports Buffer Underrun Protection, it is required to be  
activated. For more details, refer to the instruction for the CD writing software.  
To prevent the occurrence of a buffer underrun and to increase the efficiency of data  
writing, try the following:  
– Reduce the data writing speed.  
– Create an image file on the hard drive.  
– Optimize the hard drive. (Defragmentation)  
– Do not start any application software including screen savers during data writing.  
– Deactivate the power management for the hard drive.  
– Set the data transfer mode of any IDE device such as a hard drive or CD-ROM  
drive to “DMA.” (P. 24)  
– Deactivate Windows Active Desktop.  
– Quit all memory-resident software programs.  
– Check your CD writing software settings with the instruction for it.  
Note  
A writing error may happen if the drive is vibrated while data is being written on a CD-R  
or a CD-RW disc.  
8 Other problems  
G Is more than one CD writing software installed on your computer?  
Installing more than one CD writing software on a computer may cause instability of  
operation.  
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Troubleshooting  
For Windows XP  
Windows XP includes the CD writing function as a standard feature. Disable the function  
when the other software that supports the CRW-F1 drive is used.  
1 Select My Computer, YAMAHA CRW-F1 drive icon (Right-click), and  
Properties.  
Select YAMAHA  
CRW-F1 icon  
Note  
Generally, “CD-RW Drive” is displayed at the side of the icon. The display may vary  
depending on the computer environment.  
2 In the CD-RW Drive Properties dialog box, select the Recording tab, and  
uncheck “Enable CD recording on this drive.”  
Uncheck  
G CD writing software must support the CRW-F1 drive in order to recognize the  
drive.  
Contact the manufacturer of your CD writing software to see whether the software  
supports the CRW-F1 drive.  
G Is the power capacity of your computer sufficient?  
The computer may not operate due to insufficient power capacity.  
Check the specifications of your computer and its current environment. The power  
consumption of the CRW-F1 drive is 15 W during writing/reading.  
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Firmware  
Firmware refers to the operating software designed for your CD-R/RW drive. It is  
stored in the drive’s flash memory so that it can be rewritten.  
For the operation reliability, the latest firmware is available on the internet. For more  
information about the latest firmware, refer to the following websites.  
YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website  
Europe  
The latest user support information including firmware information is available on  
the websites.  
Refer to the website regularly to check the latest information.  
Checking the firmware version in your CRW-F1 drive  
For Windows XP/2000 Professional  
Use your CD writing software to check the firmware version.  
For Windows 95/98/98 Second Edition/Me  
In the Device Manager dialog box (P. 24), select YAMAHA CRW-F1E to display  
the YAMAHA CRW-F1E Properties dialog box, and then select the Settings tab.  
The revision number varies  
depending on the default  
firmware version.  
(This screen is an example  
on Windows Me.)  
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CRW-F1 Drive Specifications  
Supported Formats  
Write  
Read  
G
Play back *4  
CD-DA  
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
CD TEXT  
CD-ROM *1  
G
G
Mixed Mode CD-ROM  
(CD-ROM+CD-DA)  
G
CD-ROM XA *1  
Photo CD *1  
Video CD  
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
*2 *3  
GG  
G
*3  
CD-i  
CD EXTRA *1  
G
GG  
G
G
G
CD-MRW  
G
*1  
includes multisession  
proper disc required  
proper application software required  
proper application software may be required depending on the format  
*2  
*3  
*4  
Writing Methods  
Disc-at-Once (DAO)  
Session-at-Once (SAO)  
Track-at-Once (TAO)  
Packet Writing  
Audio Master Quality Recording  
(High quality audio writing mode)  
CD-MRW (CD Mount Rainier ReWriting)  
Writing/Reading  
Speed  
Writing CD-R  
1X, 4X, 8X, 16X CLV  
44X (max.) Full CAV  
CD-RW 2X, 4X, 10X, 12X, 16X CLV  
24X Partial CAV  
10X, 24X Full CAV (Packet writing)  
Reading DATA  
44X (max.) Full CAV  
CD-DA 44X (max.) Full CAV (Audio data extraction)  
1X CLV (Audio playback)  
Video CD 10X (max.) Full CAV  
Note) Session unclosed disc: 12X (max.) CLV  
Data Capacity  
700MB (79 minutes)  
650MB (74 minutes)  
Maximum Recording Time  
in Audio Master Quality  
Recording  
68 minutes (with a 700MB disc)  
63 minutes (with a 650MB disc)  
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Data Transfer Rate (Mode 1)  
Interface  
150KB/s (1X) to 6,600KB/s (44X)  
Enhanced IDE (E-IDE) /ATAPI  
Burst Transfer Rate  
Program I/O (PIO) mode 4: 16.7MB/s  
Multi-word DMA mode 2: 16.7MB/s  
Ultra DMA mode 2: 33.3MB/s (Ultra ATA/33)  
Data Buffer Size  
Average Access Time  
Sector Size  
8MB (3,176 sectors)  
130 ms (random access)  
2,048 to 2,448 bytes  
Horizontal  
Installing Style  
Disc Loading Type  
Audio Out  
Front automatic tray loading  
Analog (Line Out specifications)  
• Frequency range: 20 to 20,000 Hz  
• Output level: 700 mVrms  
Digital  
• S/PDIF format  
• Output level: TTL  
Power Consumption  
15 W (writing/playback)  
4 W (standby)  
1 W (power saving, operated via computer setting)  
Power Supply  
DC 5 V ±5%  
DC 12 V ±10%  
Operating Environment  
Dimensions  
Temperature: 5 to 40 ºC  
Humidity: 25 to 80% RH (no condensation)  
Width: 148.0 mm  
Height: 42.6 mm  
Depth: 198.1 mm  
Weight  
0.9 kg  
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CRW-F1 Drive Specifications  
Safety/EMC Compliance  
The CRW-F1 drive conforms to the following specifications.  
Compliance Specifications  
Country/  
Region  
Remarks  
Category  
Item  
Standard  
USA  
Safety  
Electricity UL60950  
Information Technology  
Equipment  
Laser  
21CFR1040.10  
Class I Laser Product  
FDA Chapter 1,  
Subchapter J  
EMC  
Emission 47CFR15  
FCC Part 15, Subpart B  
Peripheral Device  
Canada  
EU  
Safety  
Electricity CSA C22.2 No. 60950 Information Technology  
Equipment  
EMC  
Emission ICES-003  
Electricity EN60950  
Class B Digital Device  
Safety  
Information Technology  
Equipment  
Laser  
EN60825  
Class 1 Laser Product  
EMC  
Emission EN55022  
Class B Information  
Technology Equipment  
Immunity EN55024  
Australia  
New Zealand  
EMC  
EMC  
EMC  
Emission AS/NZ 3548  
Class B Information  
Technology Equipment  
Taiwan  
Emission CNS13438  
Emission VCCI  
Class B Information  
Technology Equipment  
Japan  
Class B Information  
Technology Equipment  
Note that the specifications of the CRW-F1 drive are subject to change without  
notice due to improvements.  
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Technical Notes  
Buffer Underrun Protection Function  
CD-R/RW drives are equipped with a buffer memory, which temporarily stores data  
that is being transferred. When the buffer memory becomes empty due to a delay of  
data transfer for any reason, a writing error happens. Such condition is defined as  
buffer underrun, and such an error is defined as a buffer underrun error.  
Buffer Underrun Protection is featured in the CRW-F1 drive.  
When buffer underrun almost happens, Buffer Underrun Protection temporarily  
suspends the writing process. Writing resumes when enough data has accumulated  
in the buffer memory. Buffer Underrun Protection in the CRW-F1 drive is extremely  
accurate, resulting in seamless recording before and after suspension.  
Test writing  
Test writing is a function to check for the possible occurrence of buffer underrun in your  
computer environment. When Buffer Underrun Protection of the CD writing software is  
activated, the test writing function cannot be operated. Buffer Underrun Protection  
should be deactivated to operate the test writing function.  
Writing Methods  
Disc-at-Once (DAO)  
This method is used to write all data onto a disc in one operation. It writes multiple  
pieces of data without placing a space between data, starting with the innermost  
track of the disc. Once data is written by this method, no data can be added to the  
same disc even if there is free space available on the disc. This method is useful for  
making a backup copy of an entire disc.  
Track-at-Once (TAO)  
This method is used to write data on a disc on a track-by-track basis. A track can be  
defined as the smallest unit of area that contains an ordinary program, image file,  
text file, etc. This method enables you to add data to the same disc, one track of data  
at a time, as long as there is free space available on the disc. A disc that contains data  
written in several sessions is defined as a multi-session disc.  
An area that records data and management information (Lead-in/Lead-out) is  
defined as a session. Lead-in and Lead-out are signals written for stating the starting  
and ending points of one session.  
Note  
Ordinary audio CD players can only play back single-session discs or the first session on  
a multi-session disc. Do not record audio data on the second and subsequent sessions.  
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Technical Notes  
Session-at-Once (SAO)  
This method is used to write data on a disc on a session-by-session basis. Unlike  
Track-at-Once described above, Session-at-Once enables you to record multiple  
tracks onto a disc at a time. CD EXTRA, for example, uses this method to write  
multiple pieces of audio data (or multiple tracks) in the first session and information  
required for computers in the second session. This method enables you to add data  
into the same disc, one session at a time, as long as there is free space available on  
the disc. A disc that contains data written in several sessions by this method is  
defined as a multi-session disc, like a disc written by the Track-at-Once method.  
Packet Writing  
This method is used to record data onto a disc on a file-by-file basis. This method  
divides a track into small segments called “packets” so that data can be written on a  
packet-by-packet basis, which means that you can write data in much the same way  
as you copy data to a floppy or hard drive. Since the data can be written easily,  
packet writing is proper to daily data backup. Packet writing also enables you to add  
packets to a disc as long as there is free space available on the disc.  
Note  
• Discs need to be formatted for packet writing prior to use.  
• Formatting a CD-RW disc using packet writing software reduces its storage capacity  
by about 100MB since packet writing requires exclusive space for itself.  
• For CD-R discs, deleting data means masking data but not actually removing data.  
Therefore, actual free space in a CD-R never be increased even if data is deleted.  
Audio Master Quality Recording (High quality audio writing mode)  
This method enables you to record high quality data that can be played back with the  
1.4 m/s linear velocity.  
Note  
• Audio Master Quality Recording is enabled with the 1X-, 4X-, or 8X-speed Disc-at-  
Once writing method.  
• Maximum recording time is 63 minutes for a 650MB CD-R disc and 68 minutes for a  
700MB CD-R disc.  
• Audio CDs that are created with Audio Master Quality Recording may not be played  
back on certain audio recorders and CD-R/RW drives.  
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CD-MRW (CD Mount Rainier ReWriting)  
This method is a new standard of packet writing for a CD-RW disc and supports  
defect control by the drive, background formatting, and disc ejecting during  
formatting. It enables you to use a CD-RW disc like a floppy disk.  
Note  
Formatting a CD-RW disc using CD-MRW reduces its storage capacity by about 150MB  
since CD-MRW requires exclusive disc space.  
Constant Linear Velocity (CLV)  
The disc rotation speed is adjusted to keep the data transfer rate constant while  
writing/reading data.  
Constant Angular Velocity (CAV)  
The data transfer rate is adjusted to keep the disc rotation speed constant while  
writing/reading data. The Full CAV method employs CAV all through data writing/  
reading.  
Partial CAV  
The CAV method is employed for inner tracks of a disc and the CLV method for  
outer tracks while writing/reading data.  
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Distributors and Head Offices / Vertriebs- und Hauptgeschäftsstelle  
Distributeurs et sièges sociaux / Distribuidores y Casas matrices  
If you have any questions, please contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer  
listed below. Contact Yamaha Corporation Japan from outside of the listed countries.  
Falls Sie weitere Fragen haben, wenden Sie sich an Ihren Fachhändler oder den örtlichen  
Yamaha-Händler (eine Liste der Yamaha-Händler befindet sich am Ende dieses Handbuchs).  
Aus anderen Ländern als den aufgeführten wenden Sie sich an Yamaha Corporation Japan.  
Si vous avez des questions à poser, veuillez prendre contact avec le magasin où vous avez fait  
l’achat de l’appareil ou un revendeur de matériel Yamaha le plus proche de votre domicile  
parmi ceux énumérés ci-dessous. Prenez contact avec Yamaha Corporation Japan si vous ne  
vous trouvez pas dans un des pays mentionnés:  
Si tiene alguna duda, póngase en contacto con el establecimiento de adquisición o con su  
representante Yamaha más cercano indicado a continuación. En caso de países no  
contemplados en la lista, póngase en contacto con Yamaha Corporation Japan:  
EUROPE, EASTERN EUROPE and  
RUSSIA  
AUSTRALIA  
Yamaha Music Australia Pty., Ltd.  
Level 1, 99 Queensbridge Street  
Southbank, Victoria 3006  
AUSTRALIA  
Yamaha Elektronik Europa GmbH  
IT-Sales Division  
Siemensstrasse 22-34,  
D-25462 Rellingen, GERMANY  
TEL: +61 3 9693 5111  
FAX: +61 3 9699 2332  
TEL: +80092624222  
SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA, KOREA,  
THAILAND, PHILIPPINES, INDIA,  
VIETNAM, CAMBODIA,  
MYANMAR, INDONESIA and IRAN  
Yamaha Electronics Asia Pte Ltd.  
138 Cecil Street  
(AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, DENMARK, FINLAND,  
FRANCE, GERMANY, HUNGARY, ICELAND,  
IRELAND, ITALY, LUXEMBOURG,  
NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, PORTUGAL, SPAIN,  
SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, UNITED KINGDOM)  
TEL: +80093067  
(MONACO)  
#05-02/03 Cecil Court, Singapore 069538 SINGAPORE  
TEL: +65 223 3992  
FAX: +65 223 9810  
If you are calling from outside the countries mentioned  
above, or if you can’t get through on the Yamaha toll-  
free number, use the following number instead:  
TAIWAN  
TEL: +3214400793  
Yamaha KHS Music Co., Ltd.  
11F, No.150, Tun Hua North Rd.  
Taipei,TAIWAN R.O.C.  
TEL: +886 2 2713 8999  
FAX: +886 2 2713 8666  
U.S.A.  
Yamaha Electronics Corporation, USA  
6660 Orangethorpe Avenue,  
Buena Park, CA 90620, U.S.A.  
TEL: +1 714 522 9105  
FAX: +1 714 670 0108  
JAPAN  
Yamaha Corporation  
AV & IT Business Group  
CANADA  
Overseas Sales & Marketing Division  
10-1 Nakazawa-cho, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken  
430-8650, JAPAN  
TEL: +81 53 460 3411  
FAX: +81 53 467 2110  
Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.  
135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough,  
Ontario M1S 3R1, CANADA  
TEL: +1 416 298 5664  
FAX: +1 416 292 0732  
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