Yamaha CRW2100FXZ Specifications

QUICK START GUIDEExternalCRW2100SXZ & CRW2100FXZ Models

3.2. Rear Panel of CRW2100SXZ (SCSI)Before beginning the short process to install your new Yamaha CD-RW 3-in-1 drive, pleasetake a moment to familiari

3.3.2. SettingsTerminators prevent SCSI signals from being reflected off the last device in the chain. Theterminator setting indicates whether or not

113.4. About SCSI ControllersThis Yamaha CD-RW package does not include a SCSI host adapter. A host adapterprovides the interface between your PC and

12You can purchase SCSI controller cards from your local computer peripheral retailer or you maycontact Yamaha toll-free at 888-926-2426 to purchase a

133. Ground yourself by touching your computer’s chassis or power supply unit to drainany static charge that may have built up inside your body.You c

145. Insert your SCSI adapter card into the slot using both hands. Make sure it is seatedfirmly in the slot. Then, secure the card by re-inserting

153.4.2. SCSI Cables and ConnectorsTo select the proper SCSI cable, check your computer to see which connector it uses. Notethat your CD-RW drive uses

2. Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the rear of your new Yamaha drive. EitherSCSI connector may be used.3. Connect the D-shaped end of the

174. Power up your CRW2100SXZ drive first, then your computer.Always power up the devices in your SCSI chain before powering up yourcomputer. This w

183.6. Verifying the Hardware installation3.6.1. Windows Users.1 When the computer’s operating system is loading, your SCSI adapter card will be reco

Table of Contents1. INTRODUCTION 21.1) Welcome to the Yamaha 3-in-1 CD-RW drives1.2) About your Yamaha 3-in-1 CD-RW drive2. REGISTRATION 63. SCSI MODE

193. Double-click “YAMAHA CRW2100S” “CDROM” (in Windows 95/98/ME) and click the Settings tab. Check the “Sync data transfer” checkbox. With “Sync dat

IBM Compatible or Macintosh Computers20STEP1STEP2STEP4STEP5STEP3STEP3-2STEP3-1YesYesNoNo1. Turn your computer and the drive both on (before connection

21Macintosh UsersSTEP1STEP2STEP3Yes1. Turn your computer and the drive both on (before connection). 2. Connect your computer and the drive using an IE

224.2. About IEEE1394 (FireWire) Interface Card (PCI or Card Bus)For the CRW2100FXZ to work properly with your computer, your IEEE1394 interface cardm

234.4. Connecting the Firewire DriveImportant Note: Before connecting the CRW2100FXZ drive and the computer as described below, make sure that you hav

244. Connect the other end of the power cable to an AC outlet.Importnat Note: The power unit inside the CRW2100FXZ will automatically adjust itself to

256. Connect either IEEE 1394 port on the drive’s rear panel to an IEEE 1394(FireWire or i.LINK) port on the computer using the supplied IEEE 1394 int

26Connection to a Macintosh computerImportant Note: You can connect the interface cable to either IEEE 1394 port on the CRW2100FXZ drive.Important Not

274.4.1. Notes on Connecting IEEE 1394 DevicesRemember the following notes when connecting the CRW2100FXZ drive to the host computer along with other

284.5. Connecting and Disconnecting IEEE1394 Devices4.5.1. Connecting DevicesYour IEEE1394 devices (including the CRW2100FXZ drive) are supposed to be

1. INTRODUCTION1.1. Welcome to Yamaha 3-in-1 CD-RW recorder familyThank you for purchasing a Yamaha 3-in-1 CD-RW recorder. Bringing a new dimension to

294.6. Verifying the Hardware InstallationAfter connecting the CRW2100FXZ drive to the computer (or an IEEE daisy-chain or tree),you can verify that t

304.6.2. Macintosh UsersOn how to verify the CRW2100FXZ installation in your CD writing software, refer to docu-mentation that came with it.Important

315. OPERATING YOUR NEW 3-IN-1 DRIVEIt is important to familiarize yourself with your new Yamaha CD-RW drive. Please study thefollowing illustrations

325.2. Loading a Disc1. Press the Eject button on your CRW2100SXZ or CRW2100FXZ drive’s front panel.2. Place the disc onto the tray with its label o

335.4. Manually Ejecting a Disk in an EmergenceyIf the disc tray fails to open for some reason, such as a power outage, it can be openedmanually.You s

6. INSTALLING SOFTWARE6.1. Operating System recognizes the 3-in-1 CD-RW Drive1. Reconnect your monitor, mouse, keyboard and AC power cord to your PC.2

357. Follow the on-screen instructions to install DirectCD.8. When the dialog box appears asking you: Would you like to install DirectCD’s CD-ReWritab

367. MAKING CDS7.1. Making Audio (Music) CDs (IBM compatibles)Most audio CDs are designed to store up to 74 minutes of music and may contain up to 99t

377.1.2. Making an Audio CD using Easy CD CreatorPlease follow the instructions below to create your first Audio CD using your new Yamaha3-in-1 CD-RW

3814. Select the Write Speed and the Number of copies.15.If you have any questions regarding any subjects in this section, click on the Help button.16

Recommended Requirements:IBM PC and compatibles:• Intel Pentium II or equivalent CPU running at 333 MHz or faster • Fast hard disk drive with 15 ms or

397.2.1. Making a Data CD using Adaptec’s DirectCDThe easiest way to save data files directly to a CD is via DirectCD. DirectCD enables you to write f

40Erasing the Contents on a DirectCD Disc - Using CD-RW media in your CD-RW drive, you may erase the contents on the disc so that you can rewrite new

4110. Click on the Advanced button.11. Select from Create Options box your choice of Test Only, Test & Create CD or CreateCD. Choosing Test &

427.4. Making CDs on Macintosh computersInstall the Adaptec Toast application from your computers internal CD-ROM. The Toastsoftware must be installed

434. If you have selected files and folders that you don't want, click on the data button, findthe files or folders that you don't want, hig

447.4.2. Making a Duplicate CD (Audio or Data) on the Macintosh.1. Insert the CD that you wish to copy into your CD-ROM player. 2. Open the Toast appl

4512. Choose a saving location of the Music folder that you created earlier and name the tracks for identification purposes (The name will not show up

468. TROUBLESHOOTINGIf your new CD-RW drive is not performing as expected, look up the symptoms in the fol-lowing table, and take the appropriate corr

47The computer does not start up.● CRW2100SXZ: Make certain the SCSI card is installed correctly. Please read the instruc-tions that come with your SC

● Does the IEEE1394 interface (bus interface) appear in the operating system’s informationwindow?If not, refer to the documentation that came with the

FireWireTMformat.Buffer Memory: All Yamaha CRW2100 Series CD-ReWritable drives offer 8MB of generousbuffer memory, virtually eliminating buffer underr

49Important Note: When using packet writing on a CD-RW disc, the actual data capacity is 100MB less than thatstated on the cover of the disc. The diff

When I copy data or music, why can’t my CD-ROM drive or CD players see the information or play the music?● It might be because you are using a CD-RW d

51For example, if you try to calculate an average rip speed for this CAV-equipped recorder,depending on system configurations and the quality of the a

529. APPENDIX9.1. Writing Modes9.1.1. Disc-at-Once (DAO)This mode is used when writing a complete disc in a single pass without pausing. Datacannot b

539.1.3. Session-at-Once (SAO)As a writing method that combines the advantages of the above-mentioned “Disc-at-Once” and “Track-at-Once,” you can comb

549.2. About the FirmwareThe “firmware” is a small piece of software built into the CRW2100SXZ and CRW2100FXZdrive, and is used to control its basic o

55FIREWIRE DRIVES:Windows UsersFrom the {start} menu, select {Settings} - {Control Panels} and open the {System} controlpanel. In the {System Properti

5610. SPECIFICATIONSSupported FormatsNote) Excludes ADPCM Encode/Decode & Video Encode/Decode functionsWriting Methods Disc-at-Once (DAO)Session-a

57Interface SCSI-3 (Ultra SCSI)Installing style HorizontalDisc Loading Type Front auto-loading tray loadingAudio Out Line OutFrequency Range: 20 ~ 20,

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this m

Format FunctionCompatibility?CD-RNearly all CD-ROM drivesAudio CD PlayersAll but the earliest DVD drivesCD-RWCD-RW drivesMultiRead(MR) enabled CD-ROMd

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2. REGISTRATIONIt is very important that you register your new Yamaha CD-RW drive. Registration entitlesyou to receive technical support and customer

3. SCSI MODEL HARDWARE INSTALLATION3.1. Setup Flowchart for CRW2100SXZ (SCSI) This flowchart shows the procedure for setting up your new Yamaha 3-in-1

Does your Maintosh have abuilt-in SCSI connector?STEP1Obtain a SCSI adapter cardRecommended models:Adaptec PowerDomain 293OU (PCI)STEP1-1Set up the CR