Yamaha CRW8824IX Series Owner's Manual

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1IntroductionFeatures of the CRW8824IX DriveEasy setupImplementation of an IEEE1394 interface (also known as FireWire or i.LINK)eliminates the need fo

IntroductionAbout IEEE1394IEEE1394 is an industry standard approved by IEEE (Institute of Electricaland Electronics Engineers). The serial interface

3Before UseSystem RequirementsIn order to use the CRW8824IX drive, your computer system will need to meetthe following set of requirements.n The CRW88

Before Usen For latest information about approved IEEE1394 interface cards, check YAMAHACD-R/RW Drive web site at http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/prod

Before Use5Supported DiscsThe CRW8824IX can write to discs that carry the following logos.CD-R discs*1The CRW8824IX can write to these discs at 8X, 6X

Before UseAbout CD-ROMA CD-ROM disc is a compact disc containing high-density read-only data.It has many applications, including the playback of music

7Setup FlowchartThe flowcharts below show the procedure for setting up the CRW8824IX drive.For easy cross-referencing, each step includes relevant pag

Setup Flowchart8Macintosh UsersSTEP1STEP2STEP3Yes1 Turn your computer and the drive both on (before connection). 2 Connect your computer and the drive

9Setup ProceduresSerial NumberOnce you have taken the CRW8824IX drive out of its packaging, you shouldimmediately note down the serial number found at

Setup ProceduresConnectionsBefore connecting the CRW8824IX drive and the computer as describedbelow, make sure that you have installed appropriate CD

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Setup Procedures4 Connect the other end of the power cable to an AC outlet.n The power unit inside the CRW8824IX will automatically adjust itself to t

Setup Procedures6 Connect either IEEE1394 port on the drive’s rear panel to an IEEE1394(FireWire or i.LINK) port on the computer using the supplied IE

Setup ProceduresConnection to a Macintosh computer1212IEEE1394 (FireWire) portsIEEE1394 portsIEEE1394 interface cableCRW8824IXrear paneln You can conn

Setup ProceduresNotes on Connecting IEEE1394 DevicesRemember the following notes when connecting the CRW8824IX drive to thehost computer along with ot

Setup ProceduresRestricted ConnectionsAvoid creating a looped connection that sends data output from a device backto the same device. The illustration

Setup ProceduresVerifying the Hardware InstallationAfter connecting the CRW8824IX drive to the computer (or an IEEE daisy-chainor tree), you can verif

Setup Procedures17Macintosh UsersOn how to verify the CRW8824IX installation in your CD writing software, referto documentation that came with it.n Yo

18OperationsFront PanelManual Eject holeOnly use this if no other method is available for unloading a disc. (P. 21)Disc trayThe tray is used to hold t

OperationsRear PanelAC INSER. NO.st2❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋IEEE1394LINE OUTRLSerial number sticker (P. 9)AC IN socketConnect the supplied power cable here. (P. 10)

OperationsLoading a Disc121 Open the tray by pressing the Eject button on the CRW8824IX drive’s frontpanel.2 Place the disc onto the tray with its lab

CAUTIONUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.Laser

Operations21Manually Ejecting a Disc in an EmergencyIf the disc tray fails to open for some reason, such as malfunction of the internalspring-loaded m

22TroubleshootingYou may encounter troubles while using the CRW8824IX drive. This sectiongives symptoms and possible solutions or step-by-step proced

TroubleshootingPressing the Eject button does not open the disc tray.● Is the CRW8824IX drive powered up?If not, go to the previous symptom, “The driv

Troubleshooting24● Does the drive accept other disc (audio CD, CD-ROM, blank CD-R disc andso on)?When the drive does not accept a specific disc, the d

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

26AppendixWriting ModesDisc-at-Once (DAO)This mode is used when writing a complete disc in a single pass without pausing.Data cannot be added later, e

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 FirmwareFirmware is a small piece of software built into the CRW8824IX drive, and isused to control the drive’s basic operations. S

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

AppendixCRW8824IX 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 E

AppendixBurst Transfer Rate 13.3 MB/sec (max) (asynchronous)Data Buffer Size 4MB (1,332 sectors)Average Random Access Time 140 msec (reading)Sector Si

AppendixIndexSymbols1394 bus controller... 164-pin IEEE1394 connector... 136-pin IEEE1394 cennector ...

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iEnglishOWNER’S MANUALCD-R/RW DriveCRW8824IXSERIESCRW8824IXSERIESCD-R/RW Drive

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

iii CAUTIONAlways follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury toyourself or others, or damage to the instrum

iv About CD-R/RW discsPlease read the following regarding the handling of CD-R/RW discs.1. Do not expose discs to excessive heat such as in direct su

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