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Yamaha CRW8424SX Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Systems Technology, Inc. 100 Century Center Court, San Jose, CA95112, U.S.A.
  • Page 3 Laser Diode Properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: 782-789 nm Emission Duration: Continuous Laser Output Power: Less than 44.6 W* * This output is value measured at a distance 200mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block. ANSI Class : Class 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE...
  • Page 4 CD-R/RW Drive CD-R/RW Drive CRW8424SX CRW8424SX SERIES SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, fire or damage to the device. Return the device immediately to the store at which it was purchased or alternatively, to the nearest Yamaha Service Center (listed at the back of this manual).
  • Page 6 Otherwise, dust can build up inside the device, increasing the risk of fire or damage. For information about servicing charges, contact the store at which the device was purchased or alternatively, the nearest Yamaha Service Center (listed at the back of this manual). The device should be serviced about once a year.
  • Page 7 WARRANTY YAMAHA AND SUPPLIERS ACCEPT NO LIABILITY FOR THE LOSS OF ANY DATA OR ANY PROBLEMS CAUSED AS A RESULT. AS A PRECAUTION, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE DISCS ARE TESTED AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN WRITTEN TO. FURTHERMORE, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DOES YAMAHA AND SUPPLIERS GUARANTEE THE RELIABILITY OF THE DISCS.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    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.

  • Page 9: Setup Flowchart

    Setup Flowchart These flowcharts show the procedure for setting up the CRW8424SX drive. For easy cross-referencing, the relevant pages in this manual are also given. Windows Users STEP Do you have a SCSI adapter card? Check that the SCSI adapter STEP card is recognized correctly Go to Control Panel | System | Device...

  • Page 10: Macintosh Users

    Macintosh Users STEP Does your Macintosh have a built-in SCSI connector? Set up the CRW8424SX drive STEP 1. Set the switches at the rear of the drive. (P.10, 11) 2. Connect the SCSI and power cables, then switch the drive on. (P.16-18) Install the CD writing STEP software...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction Features of the CRW8424SX Drive 8X Speed Writing to CD-R, 4X Speed Writing to CD-RW and 24X Speed Reading The CRW8424SX drive can write to CD-R at 8X, 6X, 4X or 1X speed and write/overwrite to CD-RW at 4X or 2X speed. It can also read from CD-R, CD- RW and CD-ROM discs at up to 24X speed.

  • Page 12: System Configuration

    A SCSI card to connect SCSI devices (including the CRW8424SX) to your computer. Make sure it has a pin-type half-pitch 50-pin D-sub external connector. Yamaha recommends any of Adaptec’ s AHA-2940-series cards (PCI slot). n Many Apple Macintosh computers have built-in SCSI connectors. However, if your Macintosh does not have a built-in SCSI connector, you will need to obtain a PCI bus SCSI adapter card.

  • Page 13: Software

    System Configuration Software The software requirements for using the CRW8424SX drive are as follows: CD writing software. This software must support the CRW8424SX drive for writing to CD-R or CD-RW. n For details about how to install and use the software, refer to the documentation that came with it.

  • Page 14: Discs

    Discs The CRW8424SX drive is compatible with discs which meet the following specifications: CD-R discs: Use discs that conform to the Orange Book Part 2 standards. When writing to CD-R at 6X or faster speed, you should use discs that have been designed for high-speed recording.

  • Page 15: Tools

    System Configuration Tool Phillips Screwdriver You will need to use this when removing the cover of your computer and installing a SCSI adapter card. n Make sure your screwdriver’ s head is the correct size for the screws you need to remove.

  • Page 16: Front And Rear Of Unit

    Front and Rear of Unit Front Panel The CRW8424SX drive’ s front panel features the following: POWER...

  • Page 17: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel The CRW8424SX drive’ s rear panel features the following: SCSI - 1 SCSI - 2 AC IN LINE OUT CDR ID TERMINATOR...

  • Page 18: Installation

    Installation This section gives a step-by-step guide to setting up your CRW8424SX drive. First Steps Before connecting your CRW8424SX drive to your computer, you need to set up the drive using the switches located at the rear of the unit. You’ll need to set the following: SCSI ID number Termination...
  • Page 19 2 Termination Terminators prevent SCSI signals from being reflected off the last device in the chain. The SCSI terminator switch should be set to “ON” if your CRW8424SX drive is the last device on the SCSI chain. If it is not the last device on the chain, the TERMINATOR switch should be set to “OFF .”...

  • Page 20: Setting Up The Crw8424Sx Drive

    Setting Up The CRW8424SX Drive There are three stages to setting up your CRW8424SX drive. Installing a SCSI adapter card You will need to open the casing of your computer and insert a SCSI adapter card (sold separately) if one has not been installed already. n You will need a Phillips screwdriver to open the casing of the computer and to secure the SCSI adapter card in its slot.

  • Page 21: Installing A Scsi Adapter Card

    Setting Up The CRW8424SX Drive Installing a SCSI Adapter Card 1 Power down your computer and unplug it from the AC outlet. If you proceed without doing this, you run the risk of receiving an electric shock and/or short-circuiting and damaging components including the CRW8424SX drive.
  • Page 22 3 Touch a metal part of the computer’ s chassis or power supply unit to drain any static charge that may have built up inside your body. You can permanently damage equipment if you touch it while there is any static charge in your body. 4 Locate a free slot for the SCSI adapter card and use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw holding the slot’...
  • Page 23 5 Insert your SCSI adapter card into the slot using both hands. Make sure it is seated firmly in the slot. Then secure the card by replacing the screw used for the blanking plate. 6 Attach the outer casing of the computer and any screws that were removed. Then reconnect the computer to the electrical outlet but do not power it up yet.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Drive

    Connecting the Drive 1 Connect one end of the SCSI cable to your SCSI adapter card.
  • Page 25 The connector of your SCSI adapter card may vary. The following are the most common types of SCSI connector: The CRW8424SX drive requires a pin-type half-pitch 50-pin D-sub connector. You will need to obtain a SCSI cable with connectors suitable for both your drive and your SCSI adapter card.
  • Page 26 2 Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the rear of your CRW8424SX drive. Either SCSI connector (marked “SCSI-1” and “SCSI-2”) may be used. 3 Connect the D-shaped end of the included power cable to the power connector at the rear of your CRW8424SX drive. Connect the other end of the cable to an electrical outlet.
  • Page 27 Setting Up The CRW8424SX Drive 4 Power up your CRW8424SX drive first, then your computer. Always power up the devices in your SCSI chain before powering up your computer. This will ensure that they are recognized by the computer’s operating system. Do not disconnect any devices in your SCSI chain while the computer is on.

  • Page 28: Verifying The Hardware Installation

    Verifying the Hardware Installation Windows Users 1 When the computer’ s operating system is loading, your SCSI adapter card will be recognized and you will be prompted to install the drivers for it. Follow the on-screen instructions and choose to reboot your computer at the end of the driver installation procedure.
  • Page 29 Setting Up The CRW8424SX Drive 3 Double-click “YAMAHA CRW8424S” listed under “CDROM” (in Windows 95/98) and click the Settings tab. Check the “Sync data transfer” checkbox. With “Sync data transfer” enabled, the data transfer between your CRW8424SX drive and your computer is synchronized, meaning that the maximum possible data transfer rate can be achieved.

  • Page 30: Operation

    Operation This section explains how to operate the CRW8424SX drive after you have installed it. Loading a Disc 1 Press the Eject button on the CRW8424SX drive’ s front panel. 2 Place the disc onto the tray with its label or printing facing upward. 3 Press the Eject button to close the tray.

  • Page 31: Manually Ejecting A Disc In An Emergency

    Manually Ejecting a Disc in an Emergency If the disc tray fails to open for some reason, such as a power outage, it can be opened manually. You should only attempt to eject a disc manually as a last resort. Malfunctions may occur if you do this too frequently.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Please also refer to the YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drives web site for more information. YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drives web site URL: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/ The drive does not power up. Is the drive’ s power cable attached correctly? The computer does not start up.
  • Page 33 There may be problems with the disc itself. If the drive fails to recognize a variety of discs including audio CDs, CD-ROMs and blank CD-R/RW discs (the ON/DISC LED remains lit in orange after any discs have been inserted), you should contact your nearest Yamaha dealer.
  • Page 34 Errors occur when backing up at 6X or 8X speed from a separate CD-ROM drive to the CRW8424SX drive. A possible reason is that the CD-ROM drive is not suitable. Please use a high- speed CD-ROM drive. However, for various possible reasons, you may still encounter errors even if you are using a 32X or 42X speed CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 35: Appendix

    Appendix Writing Modes Disc-at-Once (DAO) This mode is used when writing a complete disc in a single pass without pausing. Data cannot be added later, even if the full capacity of the blank disc has not been used. Example: General CD-ROM Track 1 Session 1 Lead-in...
  • Page 36 Session-at-Once (SAO) This mode is used when writing each session in a single pass without pausing. More sessions can be added later if there is enough space left on the disc. Example: CD-Extra Audio Audio Track 1 Track 2 Session 1 n With CD-Extra, the audio is written in the first session and the data is written in the second.

  • Page 37: About The Firmware

    URL for YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drives web site http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/ The most recent user support information, including firmware updates, can be found in the CD-R area of Yamaha’ s web site. Please check this information regularly. n The firmware is completely unrelated to the CD writing application software.

  • Page 38: Led Indicator Messages

    LED Indicator Messages Status Power on (reset) Ready (no disc) Loading disc Ejecting disc Ready (disc loaded) Seeking Preparing to write Writing Writing (test mode) Reading Lit: Orange Blinking: Orange Lit: Green Blinking: Green POWER ON/DISC LED READ/WRITE LED —: Off Appendix...

  • Page 39: Crw8424Sx Specifications

    Appendix CRW8424SX Specifications Supported Formats CD-DA CD-G CD-Text CD-ROM (*1) Mixed Mode CD-ROM (CD-ROM+CD-DA) CD-ROM XA (*1) Photo-CD (*1) Video-CD CD-I CD-Extra *1: includes multisession *2: suitable media required *3: suitable application Note) Excludes ADPCM Encode/Decode & Video Encode/Decode functions Writing Methods Writing/Reading Speed Writing...

  • Page 40: Audio Out

    Installing style Disc Loading Type Audio Out Voltage Rating Current Draw Power Consumption Operating Environment Dimensions (includes projection) Weight The CRW8424SX series complies with the following specifications Country / Region Category Safety Canada Safety Safety Australia New Zealand Japan Safety...

  • Page 41: Index

    Appendix Index Active Desktop ...26 BIOS ...24 Buffer Underrun ...26 CD-DA ...6 CD-R discs ...6 CD-RW discs ...6 CDR ID selector switch ...9 Data CD ...6 Device Manager...20 Disc tray ...8 Disc-at-Once (DAO) ...27 Eject button ...8 Ejecting a Disc ...22 firmware ...29...
  • Page 42 If you have any questions, please contact your dealer or one of the following companies. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche figurant dans la liste suivante : Bei weiteren Fragen wenden Sie sich Sitte an Ihren Händler oder eine der folgenden Firmen.
  • Page 43 This document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper. XW785A0 XW785A0...

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