Yamaha Network Card CRW F1UX 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: Max. 20 mW (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.  
DANGER - VISIBLE AND / OR INVISIBLE LASER  
RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE  
TO BEAM.  
CLASS  
LASER KLASSE  
LUOKAN LASERLAITE  
1
LASER PRODUCT  
1
PRODUKT  
1
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT  
PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE  
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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 35 °C (41 to 95 °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 devices are electrically grounded to avoid the risk of electrical shock.  
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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.  
G Use the included AC adapter to avoid the risk of fire or malfunction.  
G Clean the AC power plug regularly to avoid the risk of fire due to insulation failure such as  
humidity.  
G Do not unplug the AC adapter by pulling the cable, and do not place objects on the cable  
to avoid the risk of electrical shock, fire, or malfunction.  
G Plug in the AC adapter fully to avoid the risk of electrical shock or fire.  
G Do not connect many devices to an electrical outlet. Maintain the rated power of the  
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.  
G Always unplug the computer if it will not be used for a prolonged period or if there is a  
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 device 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.  
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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 Be careful not to short-circuit the AC power plug with metal objects to avoid the risk of  
malfunction.  
G Do not wrap the power cable around the AC adapter to avoid the risk of breaking the wire  
or malfunction.  
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).  
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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.  
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 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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1 Connect the CRW-F1UX Drive........................................................ 13  
2 Install the Device Drivers ................................................................. 17  
Connecting/Disconnecting the CRW-F1UX Drive to/from the Computer ... 20  
Loading/Ejecting a Disc ........................................................... 21  
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 23  
Firmware ............................................................................ 30  
CRW-F1UX Drive Specifications ................................................. 31  
Technical Notes .................................................................... 35  
Buffer Underrun Protection Function................................................... 35  
Writing Methods................................................................................... 36  
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-F1UX 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. 37)  
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-F1UX 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. 38) 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. 35)  
“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.  
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Features of the CRW-F1UX 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. 37)  
USB interface (USB 2.0)  
The CRW-F1UX drive uses USB 2.0 that provides high-speed data transfer  
capability (max. 480 Mbps). The transfer speed is about 40 times faster than the  
USB 1.1.  
In addition, the CRW-F1UX drive supports the hot plug function that enables you to  
connect/disconnect the drive while computer is turned on.  
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Names and Functions of Parts  
Front Panel  
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G Disc tray  
G Status LED  
Holds the disc. It is opened or closed by  
pressing the eject button. (P. 21)  
Indicates the operational status of the  
CRW-F1UX drive by its colors and  
blinking patterns.  
G Power LED  
Lights when the drive is turned on.  
Lights or blinks blue  
• Lights: Standby (with disc)  
• Blinks: Opening/Closing disc tray,  
reading disc information (TOC), or  
playback audio  
G Manual eject hole  
Forcibly opens the disc tray when the tray  
cannot be opened by pressing the eject  
button. (P. 22)  
• Blinks rapidly: Reading data  
Blinks purple  
G Eject button  
• Blinks: Accessing for writing or test  
writing  
• Blinks rapidly: Writing  
Press to open or close the disc tray. (P. 21)  
G Headphone jack  
Connects headphones 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) or the disc tray is open  
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Names and Functions of Parts  
Rear Panel  
G
G
G
G
G LINE OUT jacks (L/R)  
G DC-IN connector  
Connect a device such as external speakers  
or a sound card.  
Connects the included AC adapter. (P. 14)  
G USB port  
G Power switch (STANDBY/ON)  
Connects the included USB cable. (P. 14)  
Turns the power on/off. (P. 13, 16)  
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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. 35) 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-F1UX 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. 37) 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. 37) 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-F1UX drive is designed to operate in the following computer  
environment. If your computer does not meet these requirements, the CRW-F1UX  
drive may not operate or write at the maximum speed.  
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  
Note  
• A CD-ROM drive other than the CRW-F1UX drive is required to install the device  
drivers.  
• The CRW-F1UX 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-F1UX 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.  
• A spare PCI expansion slot or a CardBus slot to install a USB 2.0 interface card (if  
one has not been installed)  
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Precautions on Use  
• USB port (USB 2.0 compatible)  
A USB port is required to connect the CRW-F1UX drive to the computer. The  
CRW-F1UX 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-F1UX 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 CRW-  
F1UX drive is as follows.  
Manufacture  
Adaptec  
Product  
Card Type  
PCI  
AUA-3100LP  
For the latest information about USB 2.0 interface cards supporting the CRW-  
F1UX drive, refer to the following websites.  
YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website  
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-F1UX 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 10X for a CD-RW disc with the writing software. The actual  
writing/rewriting speed is approximately 6X. The data reading speed is up to 6X.  
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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-F1UX 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-F1UX drive requires CD writing software to write onto a CD-R/RW disc.  
Use the CD writing software that supports the CRW-F1UX drive.  
For details about installing and using the CD writing software, refer to the  
instruction for it.  
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Preparing the CRW-F1UX Drive  
Serial Number  
The serial number, printed on the label on the bottom of your CRW-F1UX 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. It may be difficult to check  
the serial number after setting up the drive or for any other reason.  
Serial number  
(10 characters: 3 letters +  
7 numbers)  
Serial Number  
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Note  
Place the CRW-F1UX drive horizontally.  
1 Connect the CRW-F1UX Drive  
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2
Remove all additional USB devices connected to the computer,  
and turn on the computer.  
Be sure that the power switch of the CRW-F1UX drive is  
turned off (STANDBY).  
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Preparing the CRW-F1UX Drive  
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Connect the included USB cable to the CRW-F1UX drive.  
The included USB cable has two types of plugs: Series A plug and Series B  
plug.  
Series A plug  
Series B plug  
Insert the Series B plug (with a quadratic section) of the included USB cable  
to the USB port of the CRW-F1UX drive.  
USB cable  
(included)  
USB port  
Series B plug  
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Connect the included AC adapter to the DC-IN connector of  
the CRW-F1UX drive.  
DC-IN  
connector  
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Connect the included power cable to the AC adapter (G).  
Connect the other end of the power cable to the wall socket  
(G).  
G
Power cable (included)  
G
Note  
• Use the included AC adapter only. Do not use other adapters.  
• The AC adapter may become warm during use under normal conditions.  
• The AC adapter consumes 1 W of power while connected to the wall socket  
even if the power switch of the CRW-F1UX drive is turned off. Remove the  
power cable from the wall socket when not using the CRW-F1UX drive for a  
prolonged period.  
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Preparing the CRW-F1UX Drive  
6
Turn on the power switch of the CRW-F1UX drive.  
Lights  
Note  
When turning on the CRW-F1UX drive, be sure that the power LED lights. (P. 3)  
7
Connect the included USB cable to the computer.  
Connect the Series A plug (with a rectangular section) of the included USB  
cable to the USB port of the USB interface card.  
USB port  
USBcable  
(included)  
Series A plug  
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Note  
• The CRW-F1UX 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.  
• When the CRW-F1UX drive is connected to a USB 1.1-compliant port on the  
computer, the drive operates with USB 1.1 specifications. (P. 10)  
2 Install the Device Drivers  
Installation of the device drivers starts automatically when the CRW-F1UX drive is  
connected to the computer.  
The device drivers need to be installed only once when first installing the device.  
For Windows XP/2000 Professional/Me  
The device drivers of the operating system standard are installed automatically.  
For Windows 98 Second Edition  
Install the device drivers with the included CD-ROM “CRW-F1 SOFTWARE  
DISC.”  
For details, refer to the separate manual “Windows 98 Second Edition USB CD-  
ROM Device Driver Installation Guide” for the CRW-F1UX drive.  
Note  
The device drivers are required to be installed for each USB port. If the drive is connected  
to a USB port where the device drivers have not yet been installed, a message to install  
the device driver will be shown.  
3 Check Recognition of the CRW-F1UX Drive  
After connecting the CRW-F1UX drive to the computer, follow the steps below to  
check that the drive is recognized properly by the computer.  
For Windows XP  
1 Select Start on the task bar, 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.  
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Preparing the CRW-F1UX Drive  
2 Check that the following icons are shown.  
a: “YAMAHA CRW-F1E USB Device” in the “DVD/CD-ROM drives” item.  
b: “USB Mass Storage Device” in the “Universal Serial Bus controllers” item.  
Figure 1  
a
Figure 2 (scroll down)  
b
(This screen is an example  
on Windows XP.)  
The drive name is not shown or there is  
or  
mark.  
The CRW-F1UX drive has not been recognized properly. Check the cable  
connections and settings. In some computer environments, a green  
appear on the left side of checking icons. This is not a malfunction.  
mark may  
For Windows 2000 Professional  
1 Select Start on the task bar, then Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardware  
tab, and Device Manager. The Device Manager dialog box appears.  
2 Check that the following icons are shown.  
a: “YAMAHA CRW-F1E USB Device” in the “DVD/CD-ROM drives” item.  
b: “USB Mass Storage Device” in the “Universal Serial Bus controllers” item.  
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For Windows 98 Second Edition/Me  
1 Select Start on the task bar, 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 found in the Control Panel window, click  
view all Control Panel options on the left side of the window.  
2 Check that the following icons are shown.  
a: “YAMAHA CRW-F1E” in the “CDROM” item.  
b: “USB CD-ROM” in the “Storage device” item.  
c: “USB Mass Storage Device” in the “Universal Serial Bus controllers” item.  
4 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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Connecting/Disconnecting the CRW-F1UX  
Drive to/from the Computer  
The CRW-F1UX drive can be connected/disconnected whether the computer and the  
drive are turned on or off (hot plug).  
However, follow the steps below to disconnect the CRW-F1UX drive from the  
computer turned on or to turn off the drive connected to the computer.  
1 Quit the writing software and the playback software such as Windows Media  
Player if they are activated.  
2 Be sure to remove any disc from the disc tray.  
For Windows XP  
Select Safely Remove Hardware on the task bar and follow the steps on the screen  
to disconnect the drive.  
(This screen is an example on Windows XP.)  
For Windows 2000 Professional/Me  
Select Unplug or Eject Hardware on the task bar and follow the steps on the screen  
to remove the drive.  
For Windows 98 Second Edition  
Disconnect the CRW-F1UX drive.  
Note  
Be sure not to disconnect the USB cable from the CRW-F1UX drive or connect/  
disconnect other USB devices from the computer when writing with the drive.  
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Loading/Ejecting a Disc  
Prior to the operation, check that the CRW-F1UX drive 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 drive.  
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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Loading/Ejecting a Disc  
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 CRW-F1UX drive.  
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 CRW-F1UX drive, 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-F1UX drive is not turned on when the power switch is ON.  
(The power LED does not light.)  
G Are the AC adapter and the power cable connected properly?  
Turn off the power switch and check that the CRW-F1UX drive, the AC adapter, the  
power cable, and the AC outlet are connected properly. (P. 13, 14)  
If not, connect them properly, and then turn on the CRW-F1UX drive.  
If the CRW-F1UX is not turned on (the power LED does not light) even if they are  
connected properly, contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer  
(listed at the back of this manual).  
2 The operating system does not start up properly.  
G Is the USB 2.0 interface card installed properly?  
Refer to the instruction for the USB 2.0 interface card.  
3 The CRW-F1UX drive is not recognized by the operating system. (P. 17)  
G Is the CRW-F1UX drive connected properly to the computer with the USB cable?  
Check that the USB cable is fully connected to the CRW-F1UX drive and the  
computer. (P. 14, 16)  
G Is the USB port recognized properly by the operating system?  
Follow the instruction for the USB 2.0 interface card or the computer, and check that  
the USB port is recognized by the operating system properly.  
If not, refer to the instruction for the USB 2.0 interface card or the computer. If the  
USB port is still not recognized, there may be a problem with the device driver or  
elsewhere. Contact the manufacturer of the USB interface card or the computer.  
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Troubleshooting  
G Is the included Windows 98 Second Edition USB CD-ROM device driver installed  
properly? (For Windows 98 Second Edition)  
Windows 98 Second Edition does not recognize the CRW-F1UX drive unless the  
included Windows 98 Second Edition USB CD-ROM device driver is properly  
installed. Install the device driver following the instructions of the separate manual  
“Windows 98 Second Edition USB CD-ROM Device Driver Installation Guide” for  
the CRW-F1UX drive.  
G Does the CRW-F1UX drive operate properly if the USB cable is connected to the  
other USB port of the computer?  
If it does, the specific USB port of the computer does not operate properly. Contact  
the manufacturer of the USB interface card or the computer.  
If the CRW-F1UX drive does not operate properly with any USB port, contact the  
store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of manual).  
4 The disc tray does not open when you press the eject button.  
G Is the CRW-F1UX drive turned on? (Does the power LED light?)  
Refer to “The CRW-F1UX drive is not turned on when the power switch is ON.  
(The power LED does not light.).” (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.  
G Is the disc tray opened when the USB cable is removed from the CRW-F1UX drive?  
Remove all cables from the drive while the AC adapter is connected. Turn on the  
drive and press the eject button.  
G Turn off the computer and the CRW-F1UX drive, and remove the disc following  
Manually Ejecting a Disc.” (P. 22)  
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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5 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?  
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 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).  
6 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 5)  
G Is the disc compatible with the drive? (P. 6, 31)  
Be sure that the disc is compatible with the CRW-F1UX 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-F1UX drive infrequently fail to  
read data correctly from a disc even if the disc is compatible with the drive.  
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Troubleshooting  
G Does the status LED of the CRW-F1UX drive light correctly when a disc is inserted?  
When a disc is inserted, the status LED will blink blue for a moment and then light  
blue. (P. 3)  
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 status 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).  
7 The playback of an audio CD (CD-DA) is inaudible.  
G Check that the volume is not set to the minimum level.  
G Be sure that headphones or external speakers are properly connected to the CRW-  
F1UX drive.  
G For Windows XP/Me, follow the steps if the playback audio from headphones  
connected to the CRW-F1UX 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. 17), 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 26, 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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Troubleshooting  
8 No data can be read from any CDs, a disc is ejected spontaneously, or the  
status LED does not light when a disc is inserted. (The LED does not change  
to blinking blue and then lighting blue.) (P. 3)  
Disconnect the USB cable from your drive while the AC adapter is connected. 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 status LED does not light), contact the store of purchase or your nearest  
Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual).  
9 The error message Buffer Underrun” is displayed.  
If your CD writing software supports Buffer Underrun Protection, it is required to be  
activated. For 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.”  
– Deactivate Windows Active Desktop.  
– Quit all memory-resident software programs.  
– Check your CD writing software settings with the instruction for it.  
Note  
• When the CRW-F1UX 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 10X for a CD-RW disc with the writing software. (P. 10)  
• A writing error may happen if the drive is vibrated while data is being written on a  
CD-R or a CD-RW disc.  
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10 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.  
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-F1UX drive is used.  
1 Select My Computer, YAMAHA CRW-F1UX drive icon (Right-click), and  
Properties.  
Select YAMAHA  
CRW-F1UX 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-F1UX drive in order to recognize the  
drive.  
Contact the manufacturer of your CD writing software to see whether the software  
supports the CRW-F1UX drive.  
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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  
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 the CRW-F1UX drive  
For Windows XP/2000 Professional  
Check the firmware version with the CD writing software.  
For Windows 98 Second Edition/Me  
In the Device Manager dialog box (P. 19), 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-F1UX Drive Specifications  
Supported Formats  
Write  
G
Read  
G
Play back *4  
CD-DA  
G
G
G
G
CD TEXT  
CD-ROM *1  
G
G
G
G
Mixed Mode CD-ROM  
(CD-ROM+CD-DA)  
G
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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CRW-F1UX Drive Specifications  
Data Transfer Rate (Mode 1)  
Interface  
150KB/s (1X) to 6,600KB/s (44X)  
USB 2.0/1.1  
Burst Transfer Rate  
USB 2.0 (HIGH SPEED MODE): 480 Mbps (max.)  
USB 1.1 (FULL SPEED MODE): 12 Mbps (max.)  
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  
Line Out specifications  
• Frequency range: 20 to 20,000 Hz  
• Output level: 700 mVrms  
Power Consumption  
21 W (writing/playback)  
8 W (standby)  
Operating Environment  
Temperature: 5 to 35 ºC  
Humidity: 25 to 80% RH (no condensation)  
Dimensions  
(includes projection)  
Width: 181.0 mm  
Height: 57.3 mm  
Depth: 275.0 mm  
Weight  
1.7 kg  
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AC adapter (LSE0107A1236)  
Rated Input Voltage  
Rated Input Current  
AC 100 to 240 V  
1.0 A or less  
DC 12 V  
Rated Output Voltage  
Rated Output Current  
Terminal Output Polarity  
Operating Environment  
3.0 A  
DC 12 V  
Temperature: 5 to 35 ºC  
Humidity: 25 to 80% RH (no condensation)  
Dimensions  
(includes projection)  
Width: 51.0 mm  
Height: 31.0 mm  
Depth: 115.0 mm  
Weight  
250 g (approx.)  
(excludes the power cable)  
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CRW-F1UX Drive Specifications  
Safety/EMC Compliance  
The CRW-F1UX 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  
EN61000-3-2  
EN61000-3-3  
Australia  
New Zealand  
EMC  
Safety  
EMC  
Emission AS/NZ 3548  
Class B Information  
Technology Equipment  
Japan  
Electricity Electrical Appliance  
and Material Safety  
Emission VCCI  
Class B Information  
Technology Equipment  
Note that the specifications of the CRW-F1UX 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-F1UX 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-F1UX 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.  
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Technical Notes  
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.  
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.  
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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.  
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 itself requires exclusive disc space.  
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Technical Notes  
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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