Q U IC K S TART G U I DE External CRW2100SXZ & CRW2100FXZ Models
Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 2 1.1) Welcome to the Yamaha 3-in-1 CD-RW drives 1.2) About your Yamaha 3-in-1 CD-RW drive 2. REGISTRATION 6 3. SCSI MODEL HARDWARE INSTALLATION 7 3.1) Setup Flowchart for CRW2100SXZ (SCSI) 3.2) Rear Panel of CRW2100SXZ (SCSI) 3.3) SCSI Drive Settings 4. FIREWIRE MODEL HARDWARE INSTALLATION 20 4.1) Setup Flowchart for CRW2100FXZ (FireWire IEEE1394) 4.4) Connecting the FireWire drive 4.5) Connecting and Disconnecting IEEE1394 Devices 5.
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Welcome to Yamaha 3-in-1 CD-RW recorder family Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha 3-in-1 CD-RW recorder. Bringing a new dimension to your PC’s capabilities and performance, Yamaha’s 3-in-1 CD-RW recorders are designed for recording, re-writing, and playing CDs. Used primarily for CD duplication, data storage, back-up, and transferring data, CD-RW drives are quickly becoming mainstream in today’s computers. No other storage medium is so cost effective.
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 faster access speed • High Performance CD-ROM drive (with Digital Audio Extraction of at least 1600 kbs) for Audio CD duplication • Available PCI-based SCSI controller card CRW2100SXZ-Yamaha recommends Adaptec AHA-29xx, AHA-39xx families of SCSI controllers or Iwill 2930c SCSI and 2930u+ Ultra SCSI or available IEEE 1394 (FireWireTM) controller port (CRW210
FireWireTM format. Buffer Memory: All Yamaha CRW2100 Series CD-ReWritable drives offer 8MB of generous buffer memory, virtually eliminating buffer underrun and preventing wasted time and media. Pure PhaseTM Laser System: Both CRW2100SXZ and CRW2100FXZ feature this exclusive Yamaha anti-glare laser technology which eliminates unwanted reflections and glare when recording a CD, resulting in exceptional reliability.
Format Function CD-R CD-RW Compatibility? Nearly all CD-ROM drives CD-RW drives Audio CD Players All but the earliest DVD drives MultiRead(MR) enabled CD-ROM drives and CD-Players (MR drives/players are a recent development with a limited installed base) Cost of Media? Very Low 2X that of CD-R Erasable? No - Write Once Yes - May be re-recorded up to 999 times Capacity? 650MB data / 74 min. Audio 650MB data 700 MB data / 80 min. Audio 700 MB data / 80 min.
1.2.6. About CD-R and CD-RW Discs CD-R discs • The CRW2100SX series can write these disks at 1X, 2X, 4X, 8X, 12X, or 16X speeds. • These discs can be played back in a CD-ROM drive or a CD player. • 16X speed writing is enabled with partial CAV method. • When writing at 8X or faster speeds, please use “high-speed writing capable” discs. CRW2100 Series CD-RW discs • There are two types of CD-RW discs: those that support write/rewrite speeds of 1X, 2X and 4X, and those that support only 2X.
3. SCSI MODEL HARDWARE INSTALLATION IBM Compatible or Macintosh Computers 3.1. Setup Flowchart for CRW2100SXZ (SCSI) This flowchart shows the procedure for setting up your new Yamaha 3-in-1 SCSI drive. For easy cross-referencing, the relevant pages in this manual are also provided.
Macintosh Users STEP Does your Maintosh have a 1 built-in SCSI connector? STEP Obtain a SCSI adapter card NO 1-1 Recommended models: Adaptec PowerDomain 293OU (PCI) YES STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 Set up the CRW2100SXZ drive STEP Install the SCSI adapter card 1-2 1. Set the switches t the rear of the drive (Pages 10-11). 2. conect the SCSI and power cables, then switch the drive on (Page 16).
3.2. Rear Panel of CRW2100SXZ (SCSI) Before beginning the short process to install your new Yamaha CD-RW 3-in-1 drive, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the rear panel of the drive as illustrated below: (The layout of your actual drive may be slightly different due to ongoing improvements.) SCSI connectors Connect either of these to your computer’s SCSI adapter card using the SCSI cable. The other connector can be used as a pass-through when daisy-chaining more SCSI devices to it.
Important Note: If you are using Windows 95/98/ME, and the SCSI ID setting on the rear panel is the same as the number assigned to another SCSI device, the Plug and Play component of Windows 95/98/ME will automatically assign an unused number to your new CD-RW drive (SCAM protocol level 1). Press to decrement SCSI ID number SCSI ID number Press to increment SCSI ID number Important Note:The SCSI ID number for each device on the chain must be unique.
Computer Hard disk drive (unterminated) CRW2100SXZ SCSI adapter card Terminator ON Important Note: By factory default, the Terminator switch is set to “ON” 3.4. About SCSI Controllers This Yamaha CD-RW package does not include a SCSI host adapter. A host adapter provides the interface between your PC and various peripheral devices. A wide range of cards are available with various levels of performance, features and price.
You can purchase SCSI controller cards from your local computer peripheral retailer or you may contact Yamaha toll-free at 888-926-2426 to purchase a compatible SCSI controller card. Once you have selected a SCSI host adapter card, install it in your computer following the directions provided in the card manufacturer’s operating manual. 3.4.1. Installing a SCSI Adapter Card 1. Power down your computer and unplug it from the AC outlet.
3. Ground yourself by touching your computer’s chassis or power supply unit to drain any static charge that may have built up inside your body. Drain any static charge You can permanently damage equipment if you touch it while there is any static charge in your body. 4. Locate an available slot for the SCSI adapter card and use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw holding the slot’s blanking plate.
5. Insert your SCSI adapter card into the slot using both hands. Make sure it is seated firmly in the slot. Then, secure the card by re-inserting the screw used for the blanking plate. Re-insert screw Insert SCSI adapter card 6. Attach the outer casing of the computer and any screws that were removed. Then reconnect the computer to the electrical outlet but do not power it up yet.
3.4.2. SCSI Cables and Connectors To select the proper SCSI cable, check your computer to see which connector it uses. Note that your CD-RW drive uses an HD50 Female connector so that whatever cable you use will need to have an HD50 Male connector on at least one end. HD50 Connector: This connector will be found on your CD-RW drive. It is also found on many newer SCSI controller cards and other SCSI peripherals.
2. Connect the other end of the SCSI cable to the rear of your new Yamaha drive. Either SCSI connector may be used. SCSI connector Connect SCSI cable 3. Connect the D-shaped end of the included power cable to the power connector at the rear of your new Yamaha drive. Connect the other end of the cable to an electrical outlet.
4. Power up your CRW2100SXZ drive first, then your computer. Power ON Always power up the devices in your SCSI chain before powering up your computer. This will ensure that they are recognized by the computer’s operating system. Do not disconnect any devices in your SCSI chain while the computer is on.
3.6. Verifying the Hardware installation 3.6.1. Windows Users . 1 When the computer’s operating system is loading, your SCSI adapter card will be recognized and you will be prompted to install the drivers for it. Follow the on-screen instructions and choose to reboot your computer at the end of the driver installation procedure. Important note: For further details about installing the drivers for your SCSI adapter card, refer to the documentation that came with it.
3. Double-click “YAMAHA CRW2100S” “CDROM” (in Windows 95/98/ME) and click the Settings tab. Check the “Sync data transfer” checkbox. With “Sync data transfer” enabled, the data transfer between your CRW2100SXZ drive and your computer is synchronized, meaning that the maximum possible data transfer rate can be achieved. Refer to the documentation that came with your SCSI card for further details. Important Note: When using Windows NT4.
4. FIREWIRE MODEL HARDWARE INSTALLATION IBM Compatible or Macintosh Computers 4.1. Setup Flowchart for CRW2100FXZ (FireWire IEEE1394) This flowchart shows the procedure for setting up your new Yamaha 3-in-1 FireWire IEEE 1394 drive. For easy cross-referencing, the relevant pages in this manual are also provided. Before beginning the installation process, find out if you have an appropriate IEEE 1394 (FireWire or i.Link) interface card or a built-inFireWire port in your PC (see page 22).
Macintosh Users STEP Make sure that system configuration (CPU, RAM, OS and so on) of your computer meets the requirements of the CRW2200FXZ Yes drive (Pgs 2-3). 1 STEP Install the CD writing software. 2 NOTE: Before installing the software, disconnect all IEEE1394 devices. STEP Set up the CRW2200FXZ drive (P. 25-30). 3 1. Turn your computer and the drive both on (before connection). 2. Connect your computer and the drive using an IEEE1394 interface cable that came with the drive.
4.2. About IEEE1394 (FireWire) Interface Card (PCI or Card Bus) For the CRW2100FXZ to work properly with your computer, your IEEE1394 interface card must be OHCI compliant. To date, Yamaha has verified compatibility with followig cads: Manufacturer Product Card Type Advansys ASB30400 PCI SIIG NN2603 PCI IWILL SIDE-eLink 1394 PCI For latest information about approved IEEE1394 interface cards, check YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive web site at http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer.
4.4. Connecting the Firewire Drive Important Note: Before connecting the CRW2100FXZ drive and the computer as described below, make sure that you have installed appropriate CD writing software (P. 34-35). If you are just installing the CD writing software, first disconnect all IEEE1394 devices from your computer. After properly installing the software, you are ready to connect the devices. For information about how to install the software, refer to the documentation that came with it.
4. 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 the local voltage (100 to 240 volts). 5. Press the POWER switch on the drive’s front panel to turn the unit on. Imortant Note: Make sure both LEDs (ON/DISC and READ/WRITE) on the front panel light up when you press the POWER switch.
6. 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 interface cable (with a 6-pin connector at each end).
Connection to a Macintosh computer IEEE1394 (FireWire) ports 1 1 2 2 IEEE1394 ports IEEE1394 interface cable CRW2100FXZ rear panel Important Note: You can connect the interface cable to either IEEE 1394 port on the CRW2100FXZ drive. Important Note: The IEEE 1394 standard defines the maximum cable length of a single interface cable as 4.5 meters. Bear this in mind if using an interface cable longer than the supplied one.
4.4.1. Notes on Connecting IEEE 1394 Devices Remember the following notes when connecting the CRW2100FXZ drive to the host computer along with other IEEE1394 devices. optimum performance of writing a CD, connect the CRW2100FXZ directly or solely • For to the host computer. not connect or disconnect any IEEE1394 devices while the CRW2100FXZ is in • Dooperation (especially when writing to a disc).
Avoid creating a looped connection that sends data output from a device back to the same device. The illustration below shows an example of such a loop (at the host computer). No Good 4.5. Connecting and Disconnecting IEEE1394 Devices 4.5.1. Connecting Devices Your IEEE1394 devices (including the CRW2100FXZ drive) are supposed to be connected to an IEEE1394 chain or tree connection even while the host computer is turned on.
4.6. Verifying the Hardware Installation After connecting the CRW2100FXZ drive to the computer (or an IEEE daisy-chain or tree), you can verify that the drive is correctly recognized from your computer. 4.6.1. Windows Users Make sure that the CRW2100FXZ is recognized by the operating system. From the Windows 98 Second Edition’s [Start] menu, select [Settings]-[Control Panels] and open the [System] control panel. In the [System Properties] window, select the [Device Manager] tab.
4.6.2. Macintosh Users On how to verify the CRW2100FXZ installation in your CD writing software, refer to documentation that came with it. Important Note: Your CD writing software will show a device name, YAMAHA CRW2100E, which corresponds to the CRW2100FXZ drive (product name). Verifying the FireWire Software Version 1. Select Apple System Profiler from Apple menu. 2. In the Apple System Profiler window, click Devices and Volumes tab.
5. OPERATING YOUR NEW 3-IN-1 DRIVE It is important to familiarize yourself with your new Yamaha CD-RW drive. Please study the following illustrations and text carefully. 5.1. Front Panel Your new Yamaha drive’s front panel features the following: Power switch Press this button to power up the drive or to turn it off. Headphone jack You can connect stereo headphones to this stereo mini jack and listen to audio CDs loaded in the drive.
5.2. Loading a Disc 1 2 1. Press the Eject button on your CRW2100SXZ or CRW2100FXZ drive’s front panel. 2. Place the disc onto the tray with its label or printing facing upward. 3. Press the Eject button to close the tray. Important Note: When a disc is loaded, the ON/DISC LED is lit up in orange first, then changes to green. Important Note : Do not push or pull the tray using excessive force. Doing so can damage the drive or the disc. Instead, always use the Eject button to open or close the tray. 5.
5.4. Manually Ejecting a Disk in an Emergencey If the disc tray fails to open for some reason, such as a power outage, it can be opened manually. Manual Eject hole Paper clip You should only attempt to eject a disc manually as a last resort. Malfunctions may occur if you do this too frequently. 1. Power down the computer and your new Yamaha drive. 2. Find a pin-like tool with a diameter of 2mm or less to fit through the Manual Eject hole on the drive’s front panel.
6. INSTALLING SOFTWARE 6.1. Operating System recognizes the 3-in-1 CD-RW Drive 1. Reconnect your monitor, mouse, keyboard and AC power cord to your PC. 2. Turn your computer on by flipping the switch to the ON position. Look for the LED light located on the front panel of the CD-RW drive to lit up. 3. Your computer should now boot-up normally. Wait for Windows 95/98 to load in its usual way. 4. Double click on the "My Computer" Icon.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install DirectCD. 8. When the dialog box appears asking you: Would you like to install DirectCD’s CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) utilities?, select Yes and click Next. 9. Click Yes, adjust read ahead setting and complete installing Direct CD. 6.3. Easy CD Creator To install Easy CD Creator, please follow the instructions below: 1. While running Windows 95/98/ME, Insert the Yamaha/Adaptec CD-ROM into your new CD-RW drive or another connected CD-ROM drive. 2.
7. MAKING CDS 7.1. Making Audio (Music) CDs (IBM compatibles) Most audio CDs are designed to store up to 74 minutes of music and may contain up to 99 tracks (songs). Audio CDs created by your new 3-in-1 CD-RW drive can be played back not only from your CD-RW drive but also from your home or car CD player or from a CD-ROM drive which is connected to multimedia speakers or headphones.
7.1.2. Making an Audio CD using Easy CD Creator Please follow the instructions below to create your first Audio CD using your new Yamaha 3-in-1 CD-RW drive and Adaptec’s Easy-CD Creator: 1. Click the Start button located in the lower left side of your Windows 95/98/ME screen. 2. Select Programs and click on the Adaptec Easy CD Creator, select Create CD and click on it. The Easy CD Creator Wizard window is now displayed. 3. Select Audio and then click on Audio CD.
Important Note: If you would still like to record more tracks on this CD do not click the Close the Session button. 14. 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. Click on the OK button. The system may perform some tests to ensure performance. 17. Easy CD Creator begins recording your CD layout to your blank CD-R or CD-RW disc.
7.2.1. Making a Data CD using Adaptec’s DirectCD The easiest way to save data files directly to a CD is via DirectCD. DirectCD enables you to write files directly to CD-Recordable (CD-R) or CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs just like you would to a floppy disc. In fact, with DirectCD you can read and write files directly to your CD-R or CD-RW disc with any software application that can read and write to a drive letter.
Erasing 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 information to the same CD-RW media. To erase contents on a DirectCD CD-RW disc, select the files you want to erase in your file management system (i.e. Windows Explorer). Select Delete from the file menu. Click Yes to confirm that you want to erase the files from your CD-RW disc. DirectCD will then erase your selected file(s).
10. Click on the Advanced button. 11. Select from Create Options box your choice of Test Only, Test & Create CD or Create CD. Choosing Test & Create CD is more prudent especially if this is the first time you are attempting to create an audio CD. 12. Select from the Write Method box the Track-at-Once and then select Close CD. 13. Select the Write Speed and the Number of copies. 14. If you have any questions regarding any subjects in this section, click on the Help button. 15. Click on the OK button.
7.4. Making CDs on Macintosh computers Install the Adaptec Toast application from your computers internal CD-ROM. The Toast software must be installed prior to the Yamaha drive functioning as a CD-ROM. This is not a plug and play device on the MAC. The Yamaha drive needs the extension Toast CD Reader to function as a CD-ROM player. To install Adaptec Toast, please follow the instructions below: 1.
4. If you have selected files and folders that you don't want, click on the data button, find the files or folders that you don't want, highlight them and click remove. 5. When finished select Done. 6. Once you have selected all the data that you want to put on the CD click Write CD. 7. On the Start Writing now screen you have the option to Write Disc or Write Session. 8. Write session should only be used when writing data. Writing a session will allow you to continue writing to the CD until it's full.
7.4.2. 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 application. 3. Drag the CD icon into the top portion of the Toast window. 4. Toast should automatically select the appropriate format. If it does not, select Audio CD for an Audio Disc or Mac Volume for a Macintosh Data/Program CD. 5. Select Write CD..., then write disc. When making an exact duplicate of a CD, selecting Write Disc is recommended. 6.
12. 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 in an audio CD player). The files will be in an AIFF format (Audio Interchange File Format). 13. When finished with this CD, eject it and insert another audio CD until you have all the songs that you want or 650 Mbytes of music. 14. Close Toast Audio Extractor 1.0 and open Toast. 15. Change the format to Audio CD. 16.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING If your new CD-RW drive is not performing as expected, look up the symptoms in the following table, and take the appropriate corrective action. Systems Corrective action The power to the CD-RW drive is off • Check the DC power cable connection. Drive (SCSI) is not recognized • Check the SCSI cable connection. by the computer • Make sure that SCSI ID numbers are assigned exclusively (see page 8). • Make sure that the last device in the SCSI daisychain is terminated correctly.
The computer does not start up. ● CRW2100SXZ: Make certain the SCSI card is installed correctly. Please read the instructions that come with your SCSI card for details. ● CRW2100FXZ: Is the IEEE1394 interface card installed correctly? Refer to the documentation that came wih the card for details. My SCSI CRW2100SXZ drive is not recognized. ● Are the pins and holes on the SCSI connector straight and not deformed? Check the connectors.
● Does the IEEE1394 interface (bus interface) appear in the operating system’s information window? If not, refer to the documentation that came with the IEEE1394 interface card for details. If the IEEE194 interface is a built-in type, read the documentation that came with your computer. Consult the manufacturer for possible solutions. If the operating system recognizes the IEEE1394 interface, but the CRW2100FXZ drive is not recognized, consult the dealer where you purchased the drive for repair.
Important Note: When using packet writing on a CD-RW disc, the actual data capacity is 100MB less than that stated on the cover of the disc. The difference in capacity is dependent on the writing mode. Do I need a special SCSI-3 cable to connect my new CRW2100XZ to my PC? ● No. The Yamaha SCSI-3 drives are SCSI-3 devices which mean that they support the SCSI-3 command set. They do not, however, use SCSI-3 connectors.Refer to page15 to lear more about SCSI cables and connectors.
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 disc. Most older CD-ROM drives and CD players do not recognize the rewriteable media, so they won’t be able to read the information. What should I do if I get a gray screen on start-up with my new MAC Tower (Blue) G3? ● See details below for work-around. Try starting up the computer with the power OFF on the Yamaha drive.
For example, if you try to calculate an average rip speed for this CAV-equipped recorder, depending on system configurations and the quality of the audio disc used, you will be able to reach an average speed somewhere in the 30x neighborhood (which, in practice, is very fast) allowing you to rip a full disc in about 3 minutes. But, if you would like to measure the maximum rip speed achieved, you will notice that reaching 40x will happen towards the very end of the disc.
9. APPENDIX 9.1. Writing Modes 9.1.1. 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.
9.1.3. Session-at-Once (SAO) As a writing method that combines the advantages of the above-mentioned “Disc-atOnce” 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 audio tracks will be recorded in the first session and the data will be recorded in the second.
9.2. About the Firmware The “firmware” is a small piece of software built into the CRW2100SXZ and CRW2100FXZ drive, and is used to control its basic operation. Since it resides in flash memory, it can be overwritten and updated. To ensure the correct operation of your new 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 site http://www.yamaha.co.
FIREWIRE DRIVES: Windows Users From the {start} menu, select {Settings} - {Control Panels} and open the {System} control panel. In the {System Properties} window, select the {DevieManager} tab. Double-clickon {Yamaha CRW2100FXZ} and open its Properties Window. Imortant Note: Windows 2000 operating system does not display the firmwar vesion. Use your CD writing software to check it. Macintosh Users Use your CD writing software to check the firmware version of your CRW2100SX drive.
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Interface SCSI-3 (Ultra SCSI) Installing style Horizontal Disc Loading Type Front auto-loading tray loading Audio Out Line Out Frequency Range: 20 ~ 20,000Hz Output Level: 700m Vrms Voltage Rating 100 ~ 240V AC ±10% AC Current Draw 0.
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 manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product, use only high quality shielded cables. Cables supplied with the product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
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