viTable of ContentsFeatures of the CRW-F1DX Drive ... 1Names and Functions of Parts...
1Features of the CRW-F1DX DriveAdvanced Audio Master Quality Recording (High quality audio writing mode)Audio Master Quality Recording enables you to
Features of the CRW-F1DX Drive2CD-MRW (CD Mount Rainier ReWriting)CD-MRW is a new standard of packet writing. Compared to the ordinary packet writing,
3Names and Functions of Parts➀Disc trayHolds the disc. It is opened or closed by pressing the eject button. (P. 43)➁Power LEDLights when the drive is
Names and Functions of Parts4➀LINE OUT jacks (L/R)Connect a device such as external speakers or a sound card.➁Power switch (STANDBY/ON)Turns the power
5Precautions on UseTake the following precautions to avoid trouble, such as writing errors, loss of recorded data, and malfunction of the drive, when
Precautions on Use6For the latest information about compatible discs, refer to the following website. YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive websiteURL: http://www.yama
7CD-RW discs• Orange Book Part3 Vol.1 Version1.0-compliant discs• Orange Book Part3 Vol.1 Version2.0-compliant discsWriting/Rewriting speedThe writing
Precautions on Use8The CRW-F1DX drive is designed to operate in the following computer environment. If your computer does not meet these requirements,
9Connecting the drive to a USB portWhen the CRW-F1DX drive is connected to a Macintosh standard USB port, the drive operates with USB 1.1 specificatio
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Precautions on Use10USB cableThe USB standard for maximum length of cable between devices is five meters.The length of the included USB cable is one m
11• Hard drive spaceWriting 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
Precautions on Use12IEEE1394 cableThe IEEE1394 standard for maximum length of cable between devices is 4.5 meters.The length of the included IEEE1394
13Connecting the drive to a USB port with USB 1.1 specificationsWhen the CRW-F1DX drive is connected to a USB 1.1-compliant port on the computer, the
14Preparing the CRW-F1DX DriveThe serial number, printed on the label on the bottom of your CRW-F1DX drive, is required when you have a question about
15Place the CRW-F1DX drive horizontally.1Remove all additional FireWire (IEEE1394) devices connected to the computer, and turn on the computer.2Be sur
Preparing the CRW-F1DX Drive (Macintosh – FireWire)164Connect the included IEEE1394 cable to the CRW-F1DX drive.The IEEE1394 cable can be connected to
176Connect the included power cable to the AC adapter (➀). Connect the other end of the power cable to the wall socket (➁).• Use the included AC adapt
Preparing the CRW-F1DX Drive (Macintosh – FireWire)187Turn on the power switch of the CRW-F1DX drive.When turning on the CRW-F1DX drive, be sure that
19To connect multiple FireWire (IEEE1394) devices, refer to “Connecting Multiple IEEE1394 Devices.” (P. 61)9Check recognition of the CRW-F1DX drive.Af
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Preparing the CRW-F1DX Drive (Macintosh – FireWire)20• In the case that other FireWire storage devices such as a hard drive or an MO drive are connect
212Check that “CRW-F1DX” is shown in the “FireWire” item. • If the “FireWire” item is not shown, the FireWire interface of the computer is not recogni
Preparing the CRW-F1DX Drive (Macintosh – USB)22Place the CRW-F1DX drive horizontally.1Remove all additional USB devices connected to the computer, an
234Connect the included USB cable to the CRW-F1DX drive.The included USB cable has two types of plugs: Series A plug and Series B plug.Insert the Seri
Preparing the CRW-F1DX Drive (Macintosh – USB)246Connect the included power cable to the AC adapter (➀). Connect the other end of the power cable to t
257Turn on the power switch of the CRW-F1DX drive.When turning on the CRW-F1DX drive, be sure that the power LED lights. (P. 3)8Connect the included U
Preparing the CRW-F1DX Drive (Macintosh – USB)26• The CRW-F1DX drive is required to be connected to the USB port on the computer. The drive connected
27For Mac OS X1Select Go in the menu bar, then Applications, Utilities, Apple System Profiler, and Device and Volume tab.2Check that “YAMAHA (CRW-F1E)
Preparing the CRW-F1DX Drive (Macintosh – USB/Windows – IEEE1394)2810Install the CD writing software.Install the CD writing software. For details abou
29Place the CRW-F1DX drive horizontally.1Remove all additional IEEE1394 devices connected to the computer, and turn on the computer.2Be sure that the
Preparing the CRW-F1DX Drive (Windows – IEEE1394)304Connect the included IEEE1394 cable to the CRW-F1DX drive.• The included IEEE1394 cable has a 6-pi
316Connect the included power cable to the AC adapter (➀). Connect the other end of the power cable to the wall socket (➁).• Use the included AC adapt
Preparing the CRW-F1DX Drive (Windows – IEEE1394)327Turn on the power switch of the CRW-F1DX drive.When turning on the CRW-F1DX drive, be sure that th
339Check recognition of the CRW-F1DX drive.After connecting the CRW-F1DX drive to the computer, follow the steps below to check that the drive is reco
Preparing the CRW-F1DX Drive (Windows – IEEE1394/USB)34For Windows 2000 Professional1Select Start on the task bar, then Settings, Control Panel, Syste
35Place the CRW-F1DX drive horizontally.1Remove all additional USB devices connected to the computer, and turn on the computer.2Be sure that the power
Preparing the CRW-F1DX Drive (Windows – USB)364Connect the included USB cable to the CRW-F1DX drive.The included USB cable has two types of plugs: Ser
376Connect the included power cable to the AC adapter (➀). Connect the other end of the power cable to the wall socket (➁).• Use the included AC adapt
Preparing the CRW-F1DX Drive (Windows – USB)387Turn on the power switch of the CRW-F1DX drive.When turning on the CRW-F1DX drive, be sure that the pow
39• The CRW-F1DX drive is required to be connected to the USB port on the computer. The drive connected to the computer via a USB hub may not operate
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Preparing the CRW-F1DX Drive (Windows – USB)402Check that the following icons are shown.a:“YAMAHA CRW-F1E USB Device” in the “DVD/CD-ROM drives” item.
41For Windows 98 Second Edition/Me1Select Start on the task bar, then Settings, Control Panel, System, and Device Manager tab. The Device Manager dial
42Connecting/Disconnecting the CRW-F1DX Drive to/from the ComputerThe CRW-F1DX drive can be connected/disconnected whether the computer and the drive
43Loading/Ejecting a DiscPrior to the operation, check that the CRW-F1DX drive is turned on.1Open the disc tray by pressing the eject button.2Place th
Loading/Ejecting a Disc44Manually Ejecting a DiscIf the disc tray fails to open for some reason, such as a power failure, follow the steps below to re
45Troubleshooting1 The CRW-F1DX drive is not turned on when the power switch is ON.(The power LED does not light.)●Are the AC adapter and the power ca
Troubleshooting46●Is the IEEE1394 port recognized properly by the operating system?Follow the instruction for the IEEE1394 interface card or the compu
47●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 t
Troubleshooting48●Is the disc tray opened when the computer is restarted?Quit all running application software, restart your computer, and press the e
49●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 dr
iiSAFETY PRECAUTIONSPLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS CAREFULLY TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE DEVICE.These precautions ex
Troubleshooting502Uncheck “Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device” in the “Digital CD Playback” item.3Start “Windows Media Player.” In the men
5110No 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 cha
Troubleshooting5212Other problems●Is more than one CD writing software installed on your computer?Installing more than one CD writing software on a co
53FirmwareFirmware 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 rewrit
54CRW-F1DX Drive Specifications*1includes multisession*2proper disc required*3proper application software required*4proper application software may be
55Data Transfer Rate (Mode 1) 150KB/s (1X) to 6,600KB/s (44X)Interface IEEE1394-a: Two 6-pin connectors (power not supplied to port)USB 2.0/1.1Burst T
CRW-F1DX Drive Specifications56AC adapter (LSE0107A1236) Rated Input Voltage AC 100 to 240 VRated Input Current 1.0 A or lessRated Output Voltage DC 5
57Safety/EMC ComplianceThe CRW-F1DX drive conforms to the following specifications.Note that the specifications of the CRW-F1DX drive are subject to c
58Technical NotesCD-R/RW drives are equipped with a buffer memory, which temporarily stores data that is being transferred. When the buffer memory bec
59Session-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-Onc
iii●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.●Use the in
Technical Notes60CD-MRW (CD Mount Rainier ReWriting)This method is a new standard of packet writing for a CD-RW disc and supports defect control by th
61The following describes how to connect multiple IEEE1394 devices including the CRW-F1DX drive to the computer.Connecting in a daisy-chainThis method
Technical Notes62Note on Connecting IEEE1394 Devices• Connect the CRW-F1DX drive directly to the computer.• If there is an IEEE1394 device with lower
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iv●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
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