Yamaha CD Recordable/Rewritable Drive CRW8824E-NB User Manual

IntroductionFeatures of the CRW8824E DriveHigh speedCD-R/RW discs can be written/rewritten at up to 8X speed. For example, an audioCD (74 minutes/650

System ConfigurationIn order to use the CRW8824E drive, your computer system will need to meet thefollowing set of requirements.ComputerThe minimum sy

System ConfigurationDiscsThe CRW8824E can record discs that carry the following logos.4CD-R discs• The CRW8824E can write these discs at 8X*, 6X*, 4X,

System ConfigurationAbout CD-ROMA CD-ROM disc is a compact disc containing high-density read-only data. It has manyapplications, including the playba

Front and Rear of UnitFront PanelThe CRW8824E drive’s front panel features the following:Eject buttonPress this button when you need to unload a disc.

Front and Rear of UnitRear PanelThe CRW8824E drive’s rear panel features the following:AUDIO OUTIDEINTERFACECONNECTORDC INPUT1+5V G+12VRLGCSELSLAVEMAS

InstallationThis section provides a step-by-step guide for installing the CRW8824E drive.Make sure you have all the necessary tools.First StepsOnce yo

InstallationInstalling the CRW8824E DriveYou can install the CRW8824E drive in one of two ways:As an additional driveIf the casing of your computer ha

InstallationDrain any static chargeConnecting the CRW8824E DriveThe following steps explain how to install the CRW8824E as a secondary master onthe to

Installation Additional DriveReplacing Drive4 Remove the front cover of a vacant 5.25-inch drive bay slotin the computer.When you finish this step, pr

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Installation Additional DriveReplacing DriveAbout IDE 1IDE (Enhanced IDE/E-IDE) is one of the standards applied to the connectionbetween personal comp

Installation Additional DriveReplacing DriveAbout IDE 2Yamaha recommends you connect only the CRW8824E as a secondary master.Example-2If you disconnec

Installation7 Set the CRW8824E as master.Plug the included plastic shunt to the MASTER jumper switch onthe rear panel of the CRW8824E.R G LCSELSLAVEMA

Installation Additional DriveReplacing Drive8 Slide the drive backwards into the slot.Do not apply excessive force when sliding the drive back intothe

Installation Additional DriveReplacing Drive9 Leave enough room behind the drive to connect the power, IDEand audio cables. Then tighten the four fas

Installation) Connect the IDE cable.Connect the included 40-pin IDE cable to the secondary IDEconnector on the motherboard and to the IDE interface co

Installation!Connect the audio cable between the CRW8824E drive and the computer’ssound card, or the motherboard’s audio connector if it has built-in

Installation@Connect a 4-pin power cable to the power supply connector of theCRW8824E marked “DC INPUT.”IDEINTERFACECONNECTORDC INPUT1+5VG+12VCSELSLAV

Installation Additional DriveReplacing Drive# Tighten the four fastening screws on the side of the unitsecurely using a screwdriver.# Tighten the four

Installation Additional DriveReplacing Drive$ Attach the outer casing of the computer and any screws thatwere removed.$ Attach the outer casing of the

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Installation Additional DriveReplacing Drive% Reconnect the computer to the AC outlet and power it up.When you power up the computer, make sure both L

Installation^When using Windows 95/98/98SE, after thecomputer’s operating system has loaded,open the “Control Panel” and double-clickon the “System” i

OperationThis section explains how to operate the CRW8824E drive after you have installed it.You can load and eject a disc (as described below) only w

OperationThe disc tray will not open if the computer is not switched on. With theCRW8824E powered on, pressing the Eject button will not open the disc

TroubleshootingPlease also refer to the YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drives web site for more informa-tion.YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drives web site URL:http://www.yamaha.co.j

TroubleshootingThe disc keeps being ejected.Has the disc been placed on the disc tray correctly?The drive does not operate correctly.Is the disc compa

TroubleshootingThe “Buffer Underrun” error message is displayed.Try the following:• Lower the writing speed setting.• Create an image file of the CD o

AppendixWriting ModesDisc-at-Once (DAO)This mode is used when writing a complete disc in a single pass without pausing.Data cannot be added later, eve

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

AppendixAbout the firmwareThe “firmware” is a small piece of software built into the CRW8824E drive. It isused to control basic drive operation. Sinc

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AppendixLED Indicator MessagesStatus ON/DISC LED READ/WRITE LEDPower on (reset) Ready (no disc)Loading discEjecting disc Ready (disc loaded) Seek

AppendixCRW8824E SpecificationsSupported FormatsCD-DACD-GCD TEXTCD-ROM (*1)Mixed Mode CD-ROM(CD-ROM+CD-DA)CD-ROM XA (*1)Photo CD (*1)Video CDCD-iCD EX

AppendixData Buffer Size 4MB (1,332 sectors)Average Random Access Time 140 msec (reading)Sector Size 2,048 ~ 2,352 BInterface Enhanced IDE(E-IDE)/ATAP

AppendixIndexSymbols4-pin power cable ... 19, 264-pin power connector... 12AActiv

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iiSAFETY PRECAUTIONSPLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDINGThese precautions explain how to use the device correctly and safely, thereby preventing in

iiiCAUTIONAlways follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury toyourself or others, or damage to the instrume

ivAbout CD-R/RW discsPlease read the following regarding the handling of CD-R/RW discs.1. Do not expose discs to excessive heat or vibrations or extre

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Setup FlowchartThis flowchart shows the procedure for setting up the CRW8824E drive. For easycross-referencing, the relevant pages in this manual are