FCC INFORMATION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Fax: Type of Equipment: Model Name: Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620 714-522-9011 714-228-3913 CD Recordable/Rewritable Drive CRW2100E CRW2100E-NB This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING These precautions explain how to use the device correctly and safely, thereby preventing injury to yourself or to others. This section has been sub-divided into a WARNING section and a CAUTION section, according to the likelihood and nature of any potential injuries or damage inflicted. They relate to your personal safety, and also help you minimize the risk of damaging the device. Please read these sections carefully before proceeding.
CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to yourself or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: ● Always unplug the computer from the electrical outlet if it will not be used for a prolonged period of time or if there is a risk of lightning. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting or fire.
■ About CD-R/RW discs Please read the following regarding the handling of CD-R/RW discs. 1. Do not expose discs to excessive heat such as in direct sunlight or near a heater. Also avoid keeping them in a humid place. 2. Do not touch disc surfaces. When handling a disc, hold it by its edges. 3. Remove dust and dirt from disc surfaces. Use air-based dust removers. The surfaces may be scratched if wiped with a dry cloth. 4. Do not stick labels on disc surfaces. 5.
Table of Contents Introduction ....................................................................... 1 Features of the CRW2100E Drive ................................................... 1 Before Use ......................................................................... 3 System Requirements ...................................................................... 3 Supported Discs .............................................................................. 4 Tools .......................................
Introduction Features of the CRW2100E Drive High speed The CRW2100E drive supports up to 16X speed writing of a CD-R disc, and up to 10X speed writing of a CD-RW disc. For example, an audio CD (79 minutes/ 700MB) can be created in approximately 5 minutes. With newly adopted Partial CAV writing method (See the following column), you can write a disc by directly transferring content data from a 32X-speed or faster CD-ROM drive. Data reading at up to 40X speed is supported.
Introduction *1 Pure-Phase Laser System (patent applied for) Technology that reduces phase interference of the laser beam, so that it shines accurately on the disc. *2 Jitter value An important measure of recording quality. This has been improved 25% compared with Yamaha models not using this technology. *3 Running OPC (Optimum Power Control) CD-R/RW discs vary by manufacturer in their recording characteristics, and the laser output required to write data differs by disc.
Before Use System Requirements In order to use the CRW2100E drive, your computer system will need to meet the following set of requirements. n The CRW2100E drive may not write at a maximum speed depending on your computer’s system configuration. PC/AT-Compatible Computer CPU: Pentium II-class or higher, 300MHz or faster. RAM: 32MB memory (64MB or more recommended). n If you are using Windows 2000 operating system, you need 64MB or more memory. A 5.
Before Use Supported Discs The CRW2100E drive can write to discs that carry the following logos.
Before Use About CD-ROM A CD-ROM disc is a compact disc containing high-density read-only data. It has many applications, including the playback of music and video, the archiving of data, as well as on-line documentation. The following are descriptions of each CD-ROM format: CD-DA: Up to 74 minutes of stereo audio is written in 16-bit resolution at a sampling rate of 44.1kHz for a 74 minutes disc. Data CD: Up to 650 megabytes of computer data is stored in standard ISO9660 format for a 650MB disc.
Front and Rear of Unit Front Panel The CRW2100E drive’s front panel features the following: Disc tray The tray is used to hold the disc. It slides out from the drive unit when a disc needs to be loaded or unloaded. Headphone jack You can connect stereo headphones to this stereo mini jack and listen to audio CDs loaded in the drive. Manual Eject hole Only use this if no other method is available for unloading a disc.
Front and Rear of Unit Rear Panel The CRW2100E drive’s rear panel features the following: DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector If your sound card has a digital audio input, you can connect this connector to that digital input using a digital audio cable (sold separately). AUDIO OUT DIGITAL ANALOG DG R G L ANALOG AUDIO OUT connector Connect one end of the 4-pin audio cable to this and the other end to your computer’s sound card or built-in audio. IDE INTERFACE connector Insert the connector of the IDE cable here.
Setup Flowchart This flowchart shows the procedure for setting up the CRW2100E drive. For easy cross-referencing, the relevant pages in this manual are also given. STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 Connecting the CRW2100E Drive 1. 2. 3. 4. Opening the Computer (P. 10) Choosing the Connecting Method (P. 11) Setting the Jumper Switches (P. 15) Installing the CRW2100E Drive (P. 16) Configuring in the Operating System (P. 24) Check that the CRW2100E drive is recognized correctly.
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Setup Procedures Connecting the CRW2100E Drive Opening the Computer 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 CRW2100E drive. 2 Remove the outer casing of the computer. If you need to remove screws in the process, make sure you don’t lose them.
Setup Procedures Choosing the Connecting Method 4 First make sure how existing IDE devices are connected to your computer, and then determine how to connect the CRW2100E drive in conjunction with those devices. Additional Drive ● As an additional drive (set as secondary slave) If the casing of your computer has a spare 5.25-inch drive bay available, such as with many tower-type designs, you can install the CRW2100E drive in addition to the computer’s existing CD-ROM drive.
Setup Procedures 5 Remove the front cover of a vacant 5.25-inch drive bay slot in the computer. n When you finish this step, proceed to Step 8 on page 15. Additional Drive Front panel to page 15 8 5.25-inch drive bay slot Front cover 5 Remove the front panel of the computer.
Additional Drive Setup Procedures 6 Disconnect all the cables connected to the rear of the existing CD-ROM drive, and also disconnect the audio cable from the sound card or motherboard’s audio connector. Replacing Drive n The existing CD-ROM drive in the computer is assumed to be an IDE-type.
Additional Drive Setup Procedures 7 Remove the four screws holding the CD-ROM drive in place, then slide the drive forward and out of the drive bay. Before removing the CD-ROM drive from the computer, make sure that all the cables have been removed from the CD-ROM drive’s rear panel. Replacing Drive n Do not force pulling or apply excessive force to the CD-ROM drive.
Setup Procedures Setting the Jumper Switches 8 Set the CRW2100E drive as master or slave to meet your computer environment by plugging the included plastic shunt to the appropriate jumper switch on the rear panel of the CRW2100E drive. n The CRW2100E drive is shipped with the SLAVE setting. Thus, you do not reset the factory setting if you plan to use the CRW2100E drive as slave.
Setup Procedures Installing the CRW2100E Drive 9 Slide the drive backwards into the slot. Replacing Drive Additional Drive n Do not apply excessive force when sliding the drive back into the drive bay slot.
Setup Procedures Additional Drive ) Leave enough room behind the drive to connect the power, IDE and audio cables. Then tighten the four fastening screws on the sides of the unit by hand to hold the drive in place. Replacing Drive ) Leave enough room behind the drive to connect the power, IDE and audio cables. Then tighten the four fastening screws on the sides of the unit by hand to hold the drive in place.
Setup Procedures ! Connect the IDE cable. Connect the 40-pin IDE cable to the secondary IDE connector on the motherboard and to the IDE interface connector on the rear panel of the CRW2100E drive. Be sure to plug in the cable so that the colored line on the cable corresponds to pin #1 on the right end of the connector.
Setup Procedures @ Connect the audio cable between the CRW2100E drive and the computer’s sound card, or the motherboard’s audio connector if it has built-in audio. One end of the audio cable has two connectors: a vertically-mounted type (PH) and a horizontally-mounted type (MPC). Choose the one that matches your sound card’s connector. The connector at other end of the cable is connected to “ANALOG AUDIO OUT” on the CRW2100E drive. Make sure the connector’s lug is at the top.
Setup Procedures # Connect a 4-pin power cable to the power supply connector of the CRW2100E drive marked “DC INPUT.
Setup Procedures Replacing Drive Additional Drive $ Tighten the four fastening screws on the side of the unit securely using a screwdriver.
Setup Procedures Replacing Drive Additional Drive % Attach the outer casing of the computer and any screws that were removed.
Setup Procedures Replacing Drive Additional Drive ^ Reconnect the computer to the AC outlet and power it up.
Setup Procedures Configuring in the Operating System & When using Windows 95/98/98 Second Edition, after the computer’s operating system has loaded, open the “Control Panel” and double-click on the “System” icon. Select the “Device Manager” tab and double-click on “CDROM.” If the drive has been correctly installed, it should be listed as shown in the figure below. * This is a screen shown in the Windows 98 Second Edition environment.
Setup Procedures * When using Windows 95/98/98 Second Edition, follow Step & to open the “Device Manager” window, then double-click the “YAMAHA CRW2100E” icon to open the “YAMAHA CRW2100E Properties” window, and click the “Settings” tab to select it. A screen similar to the one below appears. Make sure that the “Sync data transfer” check box is not checked. (There is no need to set the “Sync data transfer” check box if it does not appear.
Operation This section explains how to operate the CRW2100E drive after you have installed it. You can load and eject a disc (as described below) only when the computer is powered on.
Operation n The disc tray will not open if the computer is not switched on. With the CRW2100E drive powered on, pressing the Eject button will not open the disc tray if ATAPI commands prohibit ejecting a disc, such as during reading data. n Remove the disc only after the disc tray has opened fully. Otherwise, you risk damaging the drive or the disc. Ejecting a Disc in an Emergency If the disc tray fails to open for some reason, such as a power outage, you can open it manually.
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/ Europe: http://www.yamaha-yste.com/ The drive does not power up. ● Is the 4-pin power cable from the computer’s power supply attached correctly? The CRW2100E drive is not recognized.
Troubleshooting The disc keeps being ejected. ● Has the disc been placed on the disc tray correctly? The drive does not operate correctly. ● Is the disc compatible with the CRW2100E drive? ● Is there dust on the disc tray or on the disc itself? ● Does the computer have a sufficient power supply? The CRW2100E drive has a power consumption of 11W (when reading and writing).
Troubleshooting The “Buffer Underrun” error message is displayed. ● Try the following: • Lower the writing speed setting. • Create an image file of the CD on the computer’s hard disk. • Defragment the hard disk. • Turn hard disk power management off. • Deactivate the Active Desktop (if you are using Internet Explorer 4 or 5). • Disable network access. • Close other applications (including screen savers, task schedulers, etc.). n Errors can occur if you knock the CRW2100E drive while it is writing to disc.
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.
Appendix Session-at-Once (SAO) As a writing method that combines the advantages of the above-mentioned “Discat-Once” and “Track-at-Once,” you can combine multiple tracks into one session and write them, and then add additional data. For example, this is the writing method used to create a CD EXTRA format CD. The music tracks will be recorded in the first session, and the data will be recorded in the second session.
Appendix About the firmware Firmware is a small piece of software built into the CRW2100E drive, and is used to operate the drive. Since it resides in flash memory, it can be overwritten and updated. To ensure more reliable operations and enhanced performance of the drive, updates to the firmware will be made available. You can find information about the most recent firmware for the drive on YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drives web site. URL for YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drives web sites: http://www.yamaha.co.
Appendix LED Indicator Messages The CRW2100E drive properly installed inside the computer will indicate the following LED messages while the drive (and the computer) is turned on.
Appendix Writing Methods Writing/Reading Speed Disc-at-Once (DAO) Session-at-Once (SAO) Track-at-Once (TAO) Packet Writing Writing CD-R CD-RW 1X, 2X, 4X, 8X, 12X (CLV) 16X (12X – 16X Partial CAV) 2X, 4X, 8X (CLV) 10X (4X – 10X Full CAV) Reading 40X (max.) Full CAV Note) • DATA: 40X (max.) • CD-DA: 40X (max.) in audio extraction • CD-DA: 1X only in audio play • Video CD: 10X (max.) • Session closed disc: 40X (max.) • Session unclosed disc: 12X (max.
Appendix Audio Out Analog audio output Frequency range: 20 – 20,000 Hz Output level: 700mVrms Digital audio output Power Consumption 11W (when writing or reading) 4W (standby - during disc spindown) 1W (sleep - combined with the computer’s power saving) Power Supply 5V DC ±5% 12V DC ±10% Operating Environment Temperature +5 – +40°C Humidity 25 – 80% RH (no condensation) Dimension Width: 148.0 mm Height: 42.6 mm Depth: 198.1 mm Weight 0.
Appendix Index Symbols J 4-pin power cable ............................... 20 4-pin power connector ....................... 13 jitter value ......................................... 1, 2 jumper switches .............................. 7, 15 A L additional drive ................................... 11 ANALOG AUDIO OUT connector .. 7, 19 audio cable ................................... 13, 19 lead-in ................................................ 31 lead-out ............................................
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