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CRW2100SXZ &
CRW2100FXZ Models
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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. OPERATING YOUR NEW 3-IN-1
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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. No other medium can be
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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 TM SCSI or available IEEE 1394 (FireWire ) controll
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TM FireWire 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. TM Pure Phase 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. 40X Maximum Ripping Speed: Ripping is the process of converting CD music tracks
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Format Function CD-R CD-RW Compatibility? Nearly all CD-ROM drives CD-RW drives MultiRead(MR) enabled CD-ROM Audio CD Players drives and CD-Players (MR dri- All but the earliest DVD drives ves/players are a recent develop- ment 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. Audio Storage Life? 75-200 years 30
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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. 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. • The CRW100SX drive c
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IBM Compatible or 3. SCSI MODEL HARDWARE INSTALLATION 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. Windows Users Obtain a SCSI adapter card STEP Do you have a SCSI STEP Recommended models: Adaptec AHA-2940-series (PCI) adapter card? 1-1 1 NO Iwill 2930 series (PCI) YES Check that the SCSI adapter STEP card is cor
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Macintosh Users STEP Obtain a SCSI adapter card Does your Maintosh have a STEP Recommended models: 1-1 built-in SCSI connector? Adaptec PowerDomain 293OU (PCI) 1 NO YES STEP Set up the CRW2100SXZ drive STEP Install the SCSI adapter card 1. Set the switches t the rear of the drive Read this manual and insert the 2 1-2 (Pages 10-11). SCSI card into the appropriate 2. conect the SCSI and power cables, PCI slot on the computer. then switch the drive on (Page 16). STEP Check that the CRW2100SXZ dri
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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 LINE OUT connectors connector can be used as To listen to audio CDs with a pa
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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. Make sure the CRW2100SXZ drive’s SCSI ID nu
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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. If you plan to add peripherals such as scanners or external hard drives,
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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. If you proceed without doing this, you run the risk of recei
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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. Remove screw Remove blanking plate Free slot 13
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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. 14
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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. If the connector on you computer looks like the one pictured below, you will need an
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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. Power connector Power cable Electrical outlet 16
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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. 17
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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. Also refer to the docum
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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 NT4.0/2000, “Sync data transfer” will automatically be se
