Yamaha CRW-F1 CD-Recorder Rebate Offer
Purchase a Yamaha CD-RW Recorder from the list below between 9/20/02 and 5/31/03 and get $20 back. Yamaha CD-RW Burner Mail-in Rebate Offer
To receive your $20.00 rebate you must do the following:
1. Purchase one of the following Yamaha CD-RW Recorders: Model UPC__________ CRW-F1ZE 0-27108-10303-7 CRW-F1ZEN 0-27108-10304-4 2. Fill out all the requested information on this form (limit to one of each model per person, household and/or mailing address) 3. Include the original UPC symbol located on the retail box and Serial # (located on the drive) Serial Number:
4. Include the original Proof of Purchase symbol (located on one of the retail box flaps) 5. Include a copy of the store receipt/invoice (no purchase orders accepted) 6. Mail this rebate claim form, original UPC symbol, original Proof of Purchase, and copy of store receipt (see examples below) to: Mail to: Yamaha CRW-F1 $20 Rebate Offer 02-49782 P.O. Box 028509 Miami, FL 33102-8509 UPC Label Proof of Purchase
ALL REBATE CLAIMS MUST BE POSTMARKED WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE
Receipt, UPC Symbol, Proof of Purchase flap, and Completed Rebate Claim Form must be included to be eligible for rebate.
(PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) Name Address City E-mail (for rebate tracking only)
Terms and Conditions: Rebate is available only on end-user purchases made between 9/20/02 and 5/31/03. Your request must be postmarked 30 days from date of purchase. Offer is void if the Rebate Certificate, original UPC symbol, original Proof of Purchase symbol, and original (or clean copy of) dated cash register receipt or invoice are not included. Offer valid only on products purchased within the U.S. One rebate per household per product purchased. Offer expires 4 weeks after the date of purchase. Offer is subject to availability of product during the promotion period no rain checks will be honored. Offer is void where prohibited, restricted or taxed by law. Please allow 10-12 weeks for delivery. Fraudulent submissions will be reported to the U.S. Postal Service authorities. P.O. box addresses are not acceptable. Yamaha is not responsible for lost, damaged, illegible, misdirected or stolen mail. Visit www.rebateshq.com or call toll free to 877-755-3765 to check on the status of your rebate.

Press contact: YAMAHA Elektronik Europa GmbH IT Sales Division Matthias Lffler Phone.: +49(0)4101/309-407 Fax: +49(0)4101/309-340 E-mail: mloeffler@yamaha-it.de
Yamaha CRW-F1 Series: Introduction of external models
Rellingen, 25 June 2002 The YAMAHA Corporation, market leader in the development and production of high-quality CD-ReWritable drives, introduces the external models of the already announced CRW-F1 drive series. The internal IDE/ATAPI version will be joined at Mid August by three external versions, including the new DX model, with dual interface USB 2.0/1.1 + IEEE1394/FireWire. Furthermore the design of the models is completely new and innovative.
The new design of the external models of CRW-F1 Series

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The versions are: 1) CRW-F1UX: USB 2.0/1.1 interface; incl. Ahead Nero 5.5, InCD, NeroMix 2) CRW-F1DX: Dual interface USB 2.0/1.1 + IEEE1394/FireWire; incl. Ahead Nero 5.5, InCD, NeroMix and Roxio Toast 3) CRW-F1SX: SCSI interface; incl. Ahead Nero 5.5, InCD, NeroMix and Roxio Toast The highlights of the CRW-F1 series are Disc T@2 [disk ttu:], the function for labelling the data side of CD-Rs which was first presented at the CeBIT 2002, and Advanced Audio Master Quality Recording for optimum sound quality of home-burned music CDs. CRW-F1 is the first drive to offer 24x CD-RW recording and 44x high-speed CD recording with maximum data quality using the new Q-MAX quality concept by YAMAHA.
The features at a glance:
Disc T@2 [disk ttu:] Advanced Audio Master quality recording 44x CD-R recording 24x CD-RW recording 44x reading speed 44x high-fidelity audio ripping Yamaha Q-MAX Quality concept CAV writing method CD-MRW (CD-Mount Rainier ReWrite) CD-RW Audio Track edit mode SafeBurn: Buffer Underrun Protection 8 MB Buffer Optimum Write Speed Control Incl. software: Nero, Nero Cover Designer with DiscT@2 function, NeroMIX, InCD, Nero Toolkit and Roxios Toast (with DX and SX models)
Disc T@2 [disk ttu:] CDs simply can not be designed and labelled more indivually than this.
Disc T@2 represents a new technology in the new CRW-F1 series permitting not only data to be written on the data side of the CD-R but also graphic images which are practically tatooed on. This process requires extremely precise laser control which is currently only available from Yamaha. Experts at YAMAHA have now succeeded in developing both laser output and rotation control in such a way that the CD-RW recorder is capable of burning images onto the CD-R as well as content in the form of data. This enables the user to write a practical memo such as a date, index, logo or picture on the unused area of the disk. Disc T@2 offers a variety of different possibilities: Page 2 of 5
Contents: CDs can include information such as the album title, artist or date. Promotion: corporate logos can be burned onto the presentation CD. Security: security information can be imprinted which can not be changed. Creativity: no limits to the imagination home-burned CDs become works of art!
The Nero software included in the scope of supply permits the Disc T@2 CD to be created as easily as a CD cover.
Advanced Audio Master quality recording
This feature offers the best sound quality for home-burned music CDs which are almost comparable with Audio Master CDs! The benchmark is the original is the Audio Master concept. Thanks to this function, any disturbances in the audio-digital data flow, so-called jitter, are reduced considerably in order to achieve the best possible sound quality of audio tracks on CD-R disks. This results in a distinctly audible clarity in the high and medium sound range, full bass reproduction and convincing spatial presentation, thus permitting reproduction which is true to the original. When the CRW-F1 series is in Audio Master mode, longer pits and lands compared to normal audio mode are written at speeds of up to 8x resulting in the following storage capacities of CD blanks: 650 MB 63 mins., 700 MB 68 mins. and 870 MB 79 mins.

High quality & high speed thanks to YAMAHA Q-MAX
Q-MAX is the name of YAMAHAs new Quality concept and this stands for CD-writing technology which offers the highest possible quality without a loss in speed and additional exclusive features. For this, Yamaha has developed its own new LSI chip set: Yamaha YDC-132-V is the heart of the new CRW-F1 drive generation and controls all of the excellent Yamaha features and specifications of the CRW-F1 series: High-quality full CAV writing method for CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM at high speed Yamahas original CAV writing strategy Full digital optical laser pick-up servo control DiscT@2 Advanced Audio Master quality recording
CD-RW technology has displayed rash development in terms of writing speeds over the past few months. CRW-F1 is fast: 44x CD-R, 24x CD-RW and 44x CD reading speed permit high-speed CD recording, not 48x as offered by drives from other manufacturers, but without any compromises in the quality of the data recorded. This is displayed in excellent jitter values for CD-Rs burned using the CRW-F1 as well as significantly fewer C1 errors. Yamaha puts quality before minimum improvements in speed by raising the X-factor for CD-R recording. Page 3 of 5
CD-MRW (CD Mt. Rainier ReWrite)
The CRW-F1 also includes the new industrial standard CD-MRW (CD Mount Rainier ReWrite) which will sooner or later replace the standard diskette drive altogether as the CD-MRW finally permits a CD-RW to be handled just like any other exchange medium. The essential functions are: - formating in the background - CD ejection possible at all times - logical 2K addressing when writing - physical error management by the drive.
CD-RW Audio Track edit mode
The CD-RW is also gaining in popularity as a data carrier for audio data. YAMAHA has realised this feature exclusively included in the CRW-F1 to enable audio tracks recorded on CD-RWs to be edited without requiring the entire CD to be deleted. This permits individual audio tracks to be added to or deleted from the CD-RW at up to 24x speed.

SafeBurn

YAMAHA has created a safety standard in the form of SafeBurn technology which represents a triple safety combination ensuring 100% safety and therefore the very best quality of your data when burning CD-R/RWs. SafeBurn comprises:
Buffer underrun protection For avoiding spoiled CD blanks when the data flow to the recorder is interrupted. The laser notes the last position imprinted and continues from there as soon as the data supply recommences from the source drive. 8 MB buffer Guarantees constant writing at high speed. The advantage of this generous buffer is the fact that the buffer underrun protection included in SafeBurn only acts in emergencies when the internal data flow to the recorder is interrupted. Optimum write speed control This function permits the CRW-F1 series to automatically select the ideal speed for the CD blank inserted in the event of the medium being unsuitable for higher speeds.

Service

The exemplary Yamaha service offers a 48-hour advance exchange, a two-year warranty and a competent, toll-free hotline.

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Scope of supply
The scope of supply includes burn software from Ahead: Nero 5.5, NeroMix, InCD 2.0, Nero Toolkit, Nero Cover Designer with DiscT@2 function as well as Roxios Toast (with DX and SX model). Furthermore 1 CD-R blank and 1 CD-RW blank, a manual and software instructions.
Yamaha the leading supplier in the area of CD recording
In the areas of acoustic and electronic music instruments as well as professional audio systems, Yamaha avails of many years of experience; but Yamaha is also on the ball when it comes to the latest in CD burner technology. As early as 1988, the first CD recording systems were developed and used in professional recording studios. Experience in the production and reproduction of sound and music as well as audio and CD recording from which Yamaha customers benefit! In-house development and production of key components such as chip sets and laser pick-ups permits YAMAHA to offer CD-R/RW drives of maximum quality and availing of unique functions.
This Press Release can be used for reprinting.
More information available for your readers at www.yamaha-it.de

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