WARNING

Always follow these basic precautions to avoid short-circuit, damage, fire, or other hazards, and to avoid serious injury or fatal accident from electrical shock.
q Do not attempt to open or disassemble the device to avoid the risk of electrical shock,

fire, or malfunction.

q Do not look directly at the laser source to avoid the risk of eye damage or blindness. q Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the device to avoid the risk of electrical
shock, fire, malfunction, or personal injury.
q Do not expose the device to high humidity or place liquid containers such as a flower
vase on the device to avoid the risk of electrical shock, fire, or malfunction.
q Do not expose the device to temperature outside the range of 5 to 35 C (41 to 95 F) to
avoid the risk of fire, deformation of the device panel, or malfunction.
q Do not expose the device to dusty place to avoid the risk of fire or malfunction. q Always follow the owners manual to set up or connect the devices properly to avoid the
risk of electrical shock, fire, malfunction, or personal injury.
q If unusual smells, sounds or smoke come from the device, or if foreign objects such as
liquid intrude into the device, turn off and unplug the computer immediately to avoid the risk of electrical shock, fire, or malfunction. Contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual).
q Be sure that the devices are electrically grounded to avoid the risk of electrical shock.
q Prior to cleaning the drive, always unplug the computer or do not handle the plug with
wet hands to avoid the risk of electrical shock.
q Use the included AC adapter to avoid the risk of fire or malfunction. q Clean the AC power plug regularly to avoid the risk of fire due to insulation failure such as

humidity.

q Do not unplug the AC adapter by pulling the cable, and do not place objects on the cable
to avoid the risk of electrical shock, fire, or malfunction.
q Plug in the AC adapter fully to avoid the risk of electrical shock or fire. q Do not connect many devices to an electrical outlet. Maintain the rated power of the

outlet to avoid the risk of fire due to overheating.
Always follow these basic precautions to avoid physical injury to yourself or others, and damage to the device or other property.
q Always unplug the computer if it will not be used for a prolonged period or if there is a
possibility of lightning, to avoid the risk of electrical shock, fire, or short-circuit.
q Do not use the device near other electrical appliances such as televisions, radios, or
speakers to avoid the risk of interferences between each other.
q Do not place the device unstably to avoid the risk of malfunction or personal injury by its

falling down.

q Do not place the device with a possibility of excessive vibration to avoid the risk of
damage to written data or malfunction.
q Place the device horizontally to avoid the risk of damage to written data. q Prior to transporting the device, remove the disc from the disc tray to avoid the risk of

damage to written data.

q Use soft, dry cloths to wipe the device. Do not use benzene, paint thinner, detergents, or
chemically treated wiped cloths, and do not place vinyl, plastic, or rubber objects on the device to avoid the risk of malfunction or damage to surface of the device.
q Do not rest your weight on or place heavy objects on the device, and do not apply
excessive force to the buttons, switches, or connectors to avoid the risk of damage to the device or personal injury.
q Be careful not to short-circuit the AC power plug with metal objects to avoid the risk of

malfunction.

q Do not wrap the power cable around the AC adapter to avoid the risk of breaking the wire

or malfunction.

q Do not listen to audio with headphones at high volume for prolonged period to avoid

auditory disorder.

q Prior to turning on the computer, always minimize the volume to avoid auditory disorder
by a sudden burst of sound at high volume.
q Do not place the device near magnets or anything magnetized such as a display to avoid
the risk of interferences between each other.
q Have the device serviced regularly to avoid internal dust buildup that can cause

malfunction, damage or fire. For service information and service charges, contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual).

WARRANTY

YAMAHA AND ITS SUPPLIERS ACCEPT NO LIABILITY FOR ANY PROBLEMS THAT OCCUR AS A RESULT OF ANY OPERATIONS CARRIED OUT OTHER THAN THOSE STATED IN THE MANUAL FOR THIS PRODUCT, OR THE LOSS OR THE DAMAGE OF ANY DATA CAUSED AS A RESULT OF USING THIS PRODUCT.
Precautions for Transportation
Transporting the device unfixed may damage its internal mechanism or circuits. Remove the disc from the disc tray of the device. Put the device in the original box.
Refer to the original box to check that the complete accessories are included prior to installation.
2002 YAMAHA CORPORATION. All Rights Reserved. This document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, transmitted, or reduced to any electronic medium of machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Yamaha. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. DiscT@2 and SafeBurn are trademarks of Yamaha Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. and marks are not specified in this manual.

Table of Contents

Features of the CRW-F1UX Drive.. 1 Names and Functions of Parts... 3 Front Panel.... 3 Rear Panel.... 4 Precautions on Use... 5 Handling Discs... 5 Copyright... 5 Disclaimer of Indemnity... 5 Compatible Discs... 6 System Requirements.... 9 Preparing the CRW-F1UX Drive.. 12 Serial Number.... Connect the CRW-F1UX Drive... Install the Device Drivers... Check Recognition of the CRW-F1UX Drive.. Install CD Writing Software... 19 Connecting/Disconnecting the CRW-F1UX Drive to/from the Computer. 20 Loading/Ejecting a Disc... 21 Troubleshooting... 23 Firmware... 30 CRW-F1UX Drive Specifications.. 31 Technical Notes... 35 Buffer Underrun Protection Function... 35 Writing Methods... 36
For details about installing and using the CD writing software, refer to the instruction for it.
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without prior notice. Reproduction of this manual, either in part or in full, is expressly forbidden.
Features of the CRW-F1UX Drive
Advanced Audio Master Quality Recording (High quality audio writing mode)
Audio Master Quality Recording enables you to create high quality audio CDs that can be played back beautifully on any compatible device including car stereos. In addition, the data quality of your CDs can be preserved for a long time. (P. 37) This mode is available for CD-R discs with a capacity of 650MB and 700MB.

DiscT@2

The DiscT@2 function enables you to burn texts/pictures on the data surface of a CD-R disc. Writing software that supports the function is required to operate it. For details about this feature, refer to the instruction for the writing software. Note The function cannot be used with a CD-RW disc. Appearance of burned images such as pictures varies depending on the material of a disc.

Manual eject hole

Forcibly opens the disc tray when the tray cannot be opened by pressing the eject button. (P. 22)

Eject button

Press to open or close the disc tray. (P. 21)

Headphone jack

Connects headphones to the drive; has stereo mini-jack specifications.

Headphone volume dial

Controls the volume of the headphones. The volume increases as the dial is turned to the right.

Rear Panel

LINE OUT jacks (L/R)
Connect a device such as external speakers or a sound card.

DC-IN connector

Connects the included AC adapter. (P. 14)

USB port

Connects the included USB cable. (P. 14)
Power switch (STANDBY/ON)
Turns the power on/off. (P. 13, 16)

Precautions on Use

Handling Discs
Take the following precautions to avoid trouble, such as writing errors, loss of recorded data, and malfunction of the drive, when handling discs. Do not place discs in a hot or damp place or where they will be exposed to direct sunlight. Do not touch the disc surface. Hold the disc by the edge when handling it. Remove dust and dirt from the disc surface. Use an air spray to remove dust. The disc surface may be scratched if strongly wiped with a dry cloth. Do not stick labels to the disc surface or write anything on it except where designated. Do not clean discs with chemicals or detergents. Do not bend or drop discs.

Copyright

It is prohibited by law to duplicate copyright material for non-personal use without the prior consent of the copyright holder. When copying material with your CD-R/ RW drive, take due care not to infringe the copyright.

Disclaimer of Indemnity

Yamaha assumes no liability for the loss of any profits incurred as a result of the loss or corruption of data written on a CD-R or CD-RW, for any loss or damage caused by or arising out of extraordinary circumstances (including circumstances that Yamaha has foreseen or could foresee), nor for any damages incurred or claimed by a third party. After handling important data, make a comparison between the original and the copied data (to confirm that the data has been copied properly). In no event shall Yamaha be liable for any damage to discs due to a buffer underrun error (P. 35) or for any other reason, or the inability to use distributed discs with your drive. Yamaha assumes no liability for the inability to write/playback discs because of their format.

Compatible Discs

For the latest information about compatible discs, refer to the following website. YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website URL: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/

Disc shape

Circular disc Card-type disc 12 cm, 8 cm Discs confirmed by Yamaha
Note Do not use any irregular shaped discs such as heart-shaped or star-shaped discs to avoid the risk of malfunction.

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Ultra Speed CD-RW discs
Orange Book Part3 Vol.3-compliant discs
The writing speed settings are available in writing software. 10X, 16X, 24X
24X-speed writing/rewriting is enabled with the Partial CAV method. Some writing/rewriting speed settings may not be available depending on the specification of a disc. When using the packet writing method (P. 37) for writing/rewriting onto an Ultra Speed CD-RW disc, you can select the 24X Full CAV method. For more details, refer to the instruction for the CD writing software. (CD writing software that has the feature to select the Full CAV method is required.) The Full CAV method is recommended when editing a written file with application software.
Ultra Speed CD-RW discs can be read/played back on a device that supports CDRW discs (e.g. CD-ROM drive) or a device that bears the High/Ultra Speed CDRW logo.

System Requirements

The CRW-F1UX drive is designed to operate in the following computer environment. If your computer does not meet these requirements, the CRW-F1UX drive may not operate or write at the maximum speed. Computer (PC/AT compatible) CPU: Pentium II-class or higher, 300 MHz or faster RAM: 64MB or more 64MB or more is required (128MB is recommended) for Windows 2000 Professional, while 128MB or more is required (256MB is recommended) for Windows XP. CD-ROM drive Note A CD-ROM drive other than the CRW-F1UX drive is required to install the device drivers. The CRW-F1UX drive cannot be used to boot the computer or to set up an operating system. Hard drive space Writing data on a CD-R/RW disc requires 50MB to 100MB of free space as a working area on the hard drive. When writing data on a CD-R/RW disc after creating an image file, there must be enough free space on the hard drive to store the image file in addition to the working area (a total of up to 1.1GB). However, hard drive space for image files is not required when directly writing onto a CD-R/RW disc from a hard drive or CD-ROM using the CRW-F1UX drive (on-the-fly writing). Image file An image file is data files that are collected to be written on a CD-R/RW disc. The file is useful for writing the same data onto multiple discs. For details, refer to the instruction for the CD writing software. A spare PCI expansion slot or a CardBus slot to install a USB 2.0 interface card (if one has not been installed)

USB port (USB 2.0 compatible) A USB port is required to connect the CRW-F1UX drive to the computer. The CRW-F1UX drive needs to be connected to the USB port on the computer. The drive connected to the computer via a USB hub may not operate properly. To fully utilize the CRW-F1UX drive, a USB 2.0 port and EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) compliant driver are required. If a computer has a USB port with USB 1.1 specifications, Yamaha recommends that a USB 2.0 interface card be installed in the computer. The USB 2.0 interface card that has been already recognized to support the CRWF1UX drive is as follows. Manufacture Adaptec Product AUA-3100LP Card Type PCI
For the latest information about USB 2.0 interface cards supporting the CRWF1UX drive, refer to the following websites. YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website URL: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/ Note For information about where to find an EHCI compliant driver for the USB 2.0 interface card or information about operating systems supporting the card, refer to the card manufacturers website or contact the manufacturer. Connecting the drive to a USB port with USB 1.1 specifications When the CRW-F1UX drive is connected to a USB 1.1-compliant port on the computer, the drive operates with USB 1.1 specifications. For secure data writing, activate Buffer Underrun Protection and set the writing speed to 8X for a CD-R disc or 10X for a CD-RW disc with the writing software. The actual writing/rewriting speed is approximately 6X. The data reading speed is up to 6X.
USB cable The USB standard for maximum length of cable between devices is five meters. The length of the included USB cable is one meter.

CRW-F1UX drive

Maximum length of cable between devices: 5.0 m
Operating system Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP (Home Edition/Professional Edition) CD writing software The CRW-F1UX drive requires CD writing software to write onto a CD-R/RW disc. Use the CD writing software that supports the CRW-F1UX drive. For details about installing and using the CD writing software, refer to the instruction for it.
Preparing the CRW-F1UX Drive

Serial Number

The serial number, printed on the label on the bottom of your CRW-F1UX drive, is required when you have a question about the drive or need user support services. Please write the serial number down in the space below. It may be difficult to check the serial number after setting up the drive or for any other reason.
Serial number (10 characters: 3 letters + 7 numbers)
Note Place the CRW-F1UX drive horizontally.
1 Connect the CRW-F1UX Drive
Remove all additional USB devices connected to the computer, and turn on the computer. Be sure that the power switch of the CRW-F1UX drive is turned off (STANDBY).
Connect the included USB cable to the CRW-F1UX drive.

The included USB cable has two types of plugs: Series A plug and Series B plug.

Series A plug

Series B plug
Insert the Series B plug (with a quadratic section) of the included USB cable to the USB port of the CRW-F1UX drive.
USB cable (included) USB port Series B plug
Connect the included AC adapter to the DC-IN connector of the CRW-F1UX drive.

DC-IN connector

Connect the included power cable to the AC adapter (). Connect the other end of the power cable to the wall socket ().

Power cable (included)

Note Use the included AC adapter only. Do not use other adapters. The AC adapter may become warm during use under normal conditions. The AC adapter consumes 1 W of power while connected to the wall socket even if the power switch of the CRW-F1UX drive is turned off. Remove the power cable from the wall socket when not using the CRW-F1UX drive for a prolonged period.
Turn on the power switch of the CRW-F1UX drive.

Lights

Note When turning on the CRW-F1UX drive, be sure that the power LED lights. (P. 3)
Connect the included USB cable to the computer.
Connect the Series A plug (with a rectangular section) of the included USB cable to the USB port of the USB interface card.

USB port

USB cable (included)
Note The CRW-F1UX drive needs to be connected to the USB port on the computer. The drive connected to the computer via a USB hub may not operate properly. When the CRW-F1UX drive is connected to a USB 1.1-compliant port on the computer, the drive operates with USB 1.1 specifications. (P. 10)
2 Install the Device Drivers
Installation of the device drivers starts automatically when the CRW-F1UX drive is connected to the computer. The device drivers need to be installed only once when first installing the device. For Windows XP/2000 Professional/Me The device drivers of the operating system standard are installed automatically. For Windows 98 Second Edition Install the device drivers with the included CD-ROM CRW-F1 SOFTWARE DISC. For details, refer to the separate manual Windows 98 Second Edition USB CDROM Device Driver Installation Guide for the CRW-F1UX drive. Note The device drivers are required to be installed for each USB port. If the drive is connected to a USB port where the device drivers have not yet been installed, a message to install the device driver will be shown.
3 Check Recognition of the CRW-F1UX Drive
After connecting the CRW-F1UX drive to the computer, follow the steps below to check that the drive is recognized properly by the computer. For Windows XP
1 Select Start on the task bar, then Control Panel, System, Hardware tab, and
Device Manager. The Device Manager dialog box appears. Note If the System icon is not shown in the Control Panel window, click Switch to Classic View on the left side of the window.

2 Check that the following icons are shown.
a: YAMAHA CRW-F1E USB Device in the DVD/CD-ROM drives item. b: USB Mass Storage Device in the Universal Serial Bus controllers item.

Figure 1

Figure 2 (scroll down)
(This screen is an example on Windows XP.)
The drive name is not shown or there is or mark. The CRW-F1UX drive has not been recognized properly. Check the cable connections and settings. In some computer environments, a green mark may appear on the left side of checking icons. This is not a malfunction. For Windows 2000 Professional
1 Select Start on the task bar, then Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardware
tab, and Device Manager. The Device Manager dialog box appears.
For Windows 98 Second Edition/Me
1 Select Start on the task bar, then Settings, Control Panel, System, and Device
Manager tab. The Device Manager dialog box appears. Note For Windows Me, if the System icon is not found in the Control Panel window, click view all Control Panel options on the left side of the window.
a: YAMAHA CRW-F1E in the CDROM item. b: USB CD-ROM in the Storage device item. c: USB Mass Storage Device in the Universal Serial Bus controllers item.
4 Install CD Writing Software
Install the CD writing software. For details about installing the CD writing software, refer to the instruction for it.
Connecting/Disconnecting the CRW-F1UX Drive to/from the Computer
The CRW-F1UX drive can be connected/disconnected whether the computer and the drive are turned on or off (hot plug). However, follow the steps below to disconnect the CRW-F1UX drive from the computer turned on or to turn off the drive connected to the computer.
1 Quit the writing software and the playback software such as Windows Media
Player if they are activated.
2 Be sure to remove any disc from the disc tray.
For Windows XP Select Safely Remove Hardware on the task bar and follow the steps on the screen to disconnect the drive.
For Windows 2000 Professional/Me Select Unplug or Eject Hardware on the task bar and follow the steps on the screen to remove the drive. For Windows 98 Second Edition Disconnect the CRW-F1UX drive. Note Be sure not to disconnect the USB cable from the CRW-F1UX drive or connect/ disconnect other USB devices from the computer when writing with the drive.

Is the included Windows 98 Second Edition USB CD-ROM device driver installed properly? (For Windows 98 Second Edition) Windows 98 Second Edition does not recognize the CRW-F1UX drive unless the included Windows 98 Second Edition USB CD-ROM device driver is properly installed. Install the device driver following the instructions of the separate manual Windows 98 Second Edition USB CD-ROM Device Driver Installation Guide for the CRW-F1UX drive. Does the CRW-F1UX drive operate properly if the USB cable is connected to the other USB port of the computer? If it does, the specific USB port of the computer does not operate properly. Contact the manufacturer of the USB interface card or the computer. If the CRW-F1UX drive does not operate properly with any USB port, contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of manual).
The disc tray does not open when you press the eject button.
Is the CRW-F1UX drive turned on? (Does the power LED light?) Refer to The CRW-F1UX drive is not turned on when the power switch is ON. (The power LED does not light.). (Troubleshooting, Item 1) Is any CD writing software being used? Some CD writing software prohibits ejecting while accessing. (If you are using such a software program, the disc tray does not open even if the eject button is pressed.) In such a case, follow the steps in the software window to eject the disc, or quit the CD writing software prior to pressing the eject button. Is the disc tray opened when the computer is restarted? Quit all running application software, restart your computer, and press the eject button. Is the disc tray opened when the USB cable is removed from the CRW-F1UX drive? Remove all cables from the drive while the AC adapter is connected. Turn on the drive and press the eject button. Turn off the computer and the CRW-F1UX drive, and remove the disc following Manually Ejecting a Disc. (P. 22) If the disc tray is caught in the drive and does not come out, or if it cannot be opened or closed using the eject button after it is pulled out manually, contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual).
The disc is ejected without order (or it comes out spontaneously).
Is the disc set properly (horizontally) on the disc tray? Set the disc properly, and close the disc tray. Is the disc dusty or dirty? Remove dust or dirt from the disc using an air spray or a dry soft cloth. To avoid damaging discs, wipe the disc gently from the center to the edge of the disc. Does the drive accept other discs (audio CD, CD-ROM, blank CD-R disc, etc.)? If a specific disc is ejected, the disc itself may be damaged or deformed. If all discs are ejected, contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual).

No data can be read from a disc.
Is the disc ejected without order? Refer to The disc is ejected without order (or it comes out spontaneously). (Troubleshooting, Item 5) Is the disc compatible with the drive? (P. 6, 31) Be sure that the disc is compatible with the CRW-F1UX drive. Is the disc dusty or dirty? Remove dust or dirt from the disc using an air spray or a dry soft cloth. To avoid damaging discs, wipe the disc gently from the center to the edge of the disc. Can data be read from other discs (audio CD, CD-ROM, etc.)? If no data can be read from a specific disc, data may be written in a format that the drive cannot recognize, or the disc itself may be damaged or deformed. Note that no data can be read from blank discs, and the CRW-F1UX drive infrequently fail to read data correctly from a disc even if the disc is compatible with the drive.
Does the status LED of the CRW-F1UX drive light correctly when a disc is inserted? When a disc is inserted, the status LED will blink blue for a moment and then light blue. (P. 3) If no data can be read from a specific disc, data may be written in a format that the drive cannot recognize, or the disc may be damaged or deformed. If the status LED does not light (stating that the drive cannot recognize the disc) no matter what type of disc is inserted, contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual).
The playback of an audio CD (CD-DA) is inaudible.
Check that the volume is not set to the minimum level. Be sure that headphones or external speakers are properly connected to the CRWF1UX drive. For Windows XP/Me, follow the steps if the playback audio from headphones connected to the CRW-F1UX drive is inaudible. If Windows Media Player 7.0 or later is used with Windows XP/Me, this problem can happen since the digital playback option is activated by default setting. For Windows XP
1 In the Device Manager dialog box (P. 17), select YAMAHA CRW-F1E
Properties and then Properties tab.
2 Uncheck Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device in the Digital CD

Playback item.

Uncheck (This screen is an example on Windows XP.)
3 Start Windows Media Player. In the menu bar, select Tools, Options, Devices
tab, CD-RW Drive, and Properties.
4 Select Analog in the Playback item.
Select (This screen is an example on Windows Media Player 8.0.)

For Windows Me

1 Follow step 1 and 2 on page 26, and uncheck Enable digital CD audio for this

CD-ROM device.

2 Start Windows Media Player. In the menu bar, select Tools, Options and CD

Audio tab.

3 Uncheck Digital playback in the Playback Settings item.
Uncheck (This screen is an example on Windows Media Player 7.0.)
No data can be read from any CDs, a disc is ejected spontaneously, or the status LED does not light when a disc is inserted. (The LED does not change to blinking blue and then lighting blue.) (P. 3)
Disconnect the USB cable from your drive while the AC adapter is connected. Insert the disc once again. If a specific disc is automatically ejected or cannot be read, the disc itself may have a problem. If the drive does not accept any compatible discs (and the status LED does not light), contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual).
The error message Buffer Underrun is displayed.
If your CD writing software supports Buffer Underrun Protection, it is required to be activated. For details, refer to the instruction for the CD writing software. To prevent the occurrence of a buffer underrun and to increase the efficiency of data writing, try the following: Reduce the data writing speed. Create an image file on the hard drive. Optimize the hard drive. (Defragmentation) Do not start any application software including screen savers during data writing. Deactivate the power management for the hard drive. Set the data transfer mode of any IDE device such as a hard drive or CD-ROM drive to DMA. Deactivate Windows Active Desktop. Quit all memory-resident software programs. Check your CD writing software settings with the instruction for it. Note When the CRW-F1UX drive is connected to a USB 1.1-compliant port on the computer, the drive operates with USB 1.1 specifications. For secure data writing, activate Buffer Underrun Protection and set the writing speed to 8X for a CD-R disc or 10X for a CD-RW disc with the writing software. (P. 10) A writing error may happen if the drive is vibrated while data is being written on a CD-R or a CD-RW disc.

10 Other problems

Is more than one CD writing software installed on your computer? Installing more than one CD writing software on a computer may cause instability of operation. For Windows XP Windows XP includes the CD writing function as a standard feature. Disable the function when the other software that supports the CRW-F1UX drive is used. 1 Select My Computer, YAMAHA CRW-F1UX drive icon (Right-click), and Properties.
Select YAMAHA CRW-F1UX icon
Note Generally, CD-RW Drive is displayed at the side of the icon. The display may vary depending on the computer environment.
2 In the CD-RW Drive Properties dialog box, select the Recording tab, and
uncheck Enable CD recording on this drive.

Uncheck

CD writing software must support the CRW-F1UX drive in order to recognize the drive. Contact the manufacturer of your CD writing software to see whether the software supports the CRW-F1UX drive.

Firmware

Firmware refers to the operating software designed for your CD-R/RW drive. It is stored in the drives flash memory so that it can be rewritten. For the operation reliability, the latest firmware is available on the internet. For information about the latest firmware, refer to the following websites. YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website URL: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/ Europe URL: http://www.yamaha-it.de/ The latest user support information including firmware information is available on the websites. Refer to the website regularly to check the latest information.
Checking the firmware version in the CRW-F1UX drive
For Windows XP/2000 Professional Check the firmware version with the CD writing software. For Windows 98 Second Edition/Me In the Device Manager dialog box (P. 19), select YAMAHA CRW-F1E to display the YAMAHA CRW-F1E Properties dialog box, and then select the Settings tab.
The revision number varies depending on the default firmware version. (This screen is an example on Windows Me.)
CRW-F1UX Drive Specifications
Supported Formats Write CD-DA CD TEXT CD-ROM *1 Mixed Mode CD-ROM (CD-ROM+CD-DA) CD-ROM XA *1 Photo CD *1 Video CD CD-i CD EXTRA *1 CD-MRW

*1 *2 *3 *4

q q q q q q q q q q

Play back *4

q q q q q q q
q q q q q q *2 *3 q q q q
includes multisession proper disc required proper application software required proper application software may be required depending on the format Disc-at-Once (DAO) Session-at-Once (SAO) Track-at-Once (TAO) Packet Writing Audio Master Quality Recording (High quality audio writing mode) CD-MRW (CD Mount Rainier ReWriting) Writing CD-R CD-RW 1X, 4X, 8X, 16X CLV 44X (max.) Full CAV 2X, 4X, 10X, 12X, 16X CLV 24X Partial CAV 10X, 24X Full CAV (Packet writing)

Writing Methods

Writing/Reading Speed

Reading DATA CD-DA

44X (max.) Full CAV 44X (max.) Full CAV (Audio data extraction) 1X CLV (Audio playback) Video CD 10X (max.) Full CAV Note) Session unclosed disc: 12X (max.) CLV 700MB (79 minutes) 650MB (74 minutes) 68 minutes (with a 700MB disc) 63 minutes (with a 650MB disc)
Data Capacity Maximum Recording Time in Audio Master Quality Recording
Data Transfer Rate (Mode 1) Interface Burst Transfer Rate Data Buffer Size Average Access Time Sector Size Installing Style Disc Loading Type Audio Out 150KB/s (1X) to 6,600KB/s (44X) USB 2.0/1.1 USB 2.0 (HIGH SPEED MODE): 480 Mbps (max.) USB 1.1 (FULL SPEED MODE): 12 Mbps (max.) 8MB (3,176 sectors) 130 ms (random access) 2,048 to 2,448 bytes Horizontal Front automatic tray loading Line Out specifications Frequency range: 20 to 20,000 Hz Output level: 700 mVrms 21 W (writing/playback) 8 W (standby) Temperature: 5 to 35 C Humidity: 25 to 80% RH (no condensation) Width: 181.0 mm Height: 57.3 mm Depth: 275.0 mm 1.7 kg

Track-at-Once (TAO)

This method is used to write data on a disc on a track-by-track basis. A track can be defined as the smallest unit of area that contains an ordinary program, image file, text file, etc. This method enables you to add data to the same disc, one track of data at a time, as long as there is free space available on the disc. A disc that contains data written in several sessions is defined as a multi-session disc. An area that records data and management information (Lead-in/Lead-out) is defined as a session. Lead-in and Lead-out are signals written for stating the starting and ending points of one session. Note Ordinary audio CD players can only play back single-session discs or the first session on a multi-session disc. Do not record audio data on the second and subsequent sessions.

Session-at-Once (SAO)

This method is used to write data on a disc on a session-by-session basis. Unlike Track-at-Once described above, Session-at-Once enables you to record multiple tracks onto a disc at a time. CD EXTRA, for example, uses this method to write multiple pieces of audio data (or multiple tracks) in the first session and information required for computers in the second session. This method enables you to add data into the same disc, one session at a time, as long as there is free space available on the disc. A disc that contains data written in several sessions by this method is defined as a multi-session disc, like a disc written by the Track-at-Once method.

Packet Writing

This method is used to record data onto a disc on a file-by-file basis. This method divides a track into small segments called packets so that data can be written on a packet-by-packet basis, which means that you can write data in much the same way as you copy data to a floppy or hard drive. Since the data can be written easily, packet writing is proper to daily data backup. Packet writing also enables you to add packets to a disc as long as there is free space available on the disc. Note Discs need to be formatted for packet writing prior to use. Formatting a CD-RW disc using packet writing software reduces its storage capacity by about 100MB since packet writing requires exclusive space for itself. For CD-R discs, deleting data means masking data but not actually removing data. Therefore, actual free space in a CD-R never be increased even if data is deleted.
Audio Master Quality Recording (High quality audio writing mode)
This method enables you to record high quality data that can be played back with the 1.4 m/s linear velocity. Note Audio Master Quality Recording is enabled with the 1X-, 4X-, or 8X-speed Disc-atOnce writing method. Maximum recording time is 63 minutes for a 650MB CD-R disc and 68 minutes for a 700MB CD-R disc. Audio CDs that are created with Audio Master Quality Recording may not be played back on certain audio recorders and CD-R/RW drives.

(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Fax: Type of Equipment: Model Name: Yamaha Electronics Corporation, USA. 6660 Orangethorpe Avenue Buena Park, CA 90620 714-522-9105 714-670-0108 CD Recordable/Rewritable Drive CRW-F1 CRW-F1-NB
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.

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 the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA. 3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class B digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the product OFF and ON, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures: Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference. Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable. If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corporation, USA. 6660 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620 U.S.A.
Laser Product Class: Class 1 Laser Diode Properties Wavelength: nm Pulse Durations and Max. Output at the Objective Lens of the Laser Pickup Unit DC Erase Mode: 20 mW Max. (Continuous), Write Mode: Max.62 mW (Max. Cycle 111 ns, Min. Cycle 30 ns at Max. Speed) Laserprodukt-Klasse: Klasse 1 Eigenschaften der Laserdiode Wellenlnge: nm Impulsdauer und max. Ausgang an der Objektivlinse der Laser-Abtasteinheit Lschmodus (Gleichstrom): max. 20 mW (kontinuierlich), Schreibmodus: max. 62 mW (max. Zyklus 111 ns, min. Zyklus 30 ns bei maximaler Geschwindigkeit) Classe du produit laser: Classe 1 Caractristiques de la diode laser Longueur donde: nm Dure des impulsions et sortie maximum depuis la lentille de focalisation du bloc capteur optique Mode de suppression DC: max. 20 mW (en continu), Mode de gravure: max. 62 mW (Cycle max. 111 ns, cycle min. 30 ns vitesse maximale) Clase de producto lser: Clase 1 Propiedades del diodo lser Longitud de onda: nm Duracin del pulso y potencia de salida mxima en el objetivo de la unidad captora de lser Modo de borrado DC: 20 mW mx. (continua), Modo de escritura: mx. 62 mW (ciclo mx. 111 ns, ciclo mn. 30 ns a velocidad mxima)
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High speed writing/reading
The CRW-F1 drive supports up to 44X-speed writing for CD-R discs, up to 24Xspeed writing/rewriting for CD-RW discs, and up to 44X-speed data reading or digital audio data extraction. The Full CAV method enables 44X-speed writing and high fidelity stable writing at once for CD-R discs. Tip The Partial CAV method (P. 42) and the Full CAV method permit 24X-speed writing/ rewriting for CD-RW discs.
SafeBurn (Enhanced stability writing technology)
The generous 8MB buffer memory provides sufficient data storage to enable stable disc writing at high speeds. Even if data transfer from the computer is interrupted, the Buffer Underrun Protection function is activated to save CD-R discs from a writing error. (P. 40) Optimum Write Speed Control adjusts the writing speed to the optimum rate for CD-R discs automatically. The maximum writing speed can be set with CD writing software. Note Optimum Write Speed Control can be activated when the maximum writing speed is set at 16X or more. The minimum writing speed to be automatically selected is 8X. Manually set the optimum writing speed if a writing speed supported by a disc is less than 8X.
CD-MRW (CD Mount Rainier ReWriting)
CD-MRW is a new standard of packet writing. Compared to the ordinary packet writing, CD-MRW provides many useful functions such as background formatting. (P. 42)
Names and Functions of Parts

Front Panel

Disc tray
LED Indicates the operational status of the CRW-F1 drive by its colors and blinking patterns.
Lights or blinks blue Lights: Standby (with disc) Blinks: Opening/Closing disc tray, reading disc information (TOC), or playback audio Blinks rapidly: Reading data Blinks purple Blinks: Accessing for writing or test writing Blinks rapidly: Writing Blinks amber Firmware update is incomplete. Retry to update the firmware. Off Standby (no disc), the disc tray is open, or power saving (operated via computer setting)
Holds the disc. It is opened or closed by pressing the eject button. (P. 27)

Compatible Discs

For the latest information about compatible discs, refer to the following website. YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website URL: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/

Disc shape

Circular disc Card-type disc 12 cm, 8 cm Discs confirmed by Yamaha
Note Do not use any irregular shaped discs such as heart-shaped or star-shaped discs to avoid the risk of malfunction.

Recordable disc type

The CRW-F1 drive is compatible with the following discs. CD-R discs
Orange Book Part2 Vol.1 Version3.1-compliant discs Orange Book Part2 Vol.2 Version1.1-compliant discs

Writing speed

The writing speed settings are available in writing software. 1X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 44X
44X-speed writing is enabled with the Full CAV method. Some writing speed settings may not be available depending on the specification of a disc. When the writing speed is set at 16X or 44X, Optimum Write Speed Control automatically adjusts the writing speed to the optimum rate for each disc within the selected writing speed.

Device compatibility

CD-R discs can be read/played back on a CD-ROM drive or a CD player.

CD-RW discs

Orange Book Part3 Vol.1 Version1.0-compliant discs Orange Book Part3 Vol.1 Version2.0-compliant discs

Writing/Rewriting speed

The writing speed settings are available in writing software. 2X, 4X
Some discs support only 2X speed. Some writing/rewriting speed settings may not be available depending on the specification of a disc.
CD-RW discs can be read/played back on a device that supports CD-RW discs (e.g. CD-ROM drive).

High Speed CD-RW discs

Orange Book Part3 Vol.2-compliant discs
The writing speed settings are available in writing software. 4X, 10X, 12X
Some writing/rewriting speed settings may not be available depending on the specification of a disc. When using the packet writing method (P. 41) for writing/rewriting onto a High Speed CD-RW disc, you can select the 10X Full CAV method. For more details, refer to the instruction for the CD writing software. (CD writing software that has the feature to select the Full CAV method is required.) The Full CAV method is recommended when editing a written file with application software.

High Speed CD-RW discs can be read/played back on a CD-RW device that bears the High Speed CD-RW logo or a device that supports CD-RW discs (e.g. CDROM drive).
In order to write, delete, read or play back a High Speed CD-RW disc, use a CD-R/RW drive that bears the High Speed CD-RW logo. When using a CD-ROM drive to read/ play back a High Speed CD-RW disc, a drive supporting CD-RW discs is required. A CD-R/RW drive without the logo may not recognize a High Speed CD-RW disc, resulting in computer malfunction. Refer to the Yamaha website to check the disc compatibility prior to using a YAMAHA CD-R/RW drive without the logo for a High Speed CD-RW disc. URL: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/

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Ultra Speed CD-RW discs
Orange Book Part3 Vol.3-compliant discs
The writing speed settings are available in writing software. 10X, 16X, 24X
24X-speed writing/rewriting is enabled with the Partial CAV method. Some writing/rewriting speed settings may not be available depending on the specification of a disc. When using the packet writing method (P. 41) for writing/rewriting onto an Ultra Speed CD-RW disc, you can select the 24X Full CAV method. For more details, refer to the instruction for the CD writing software. (CD writing software that has the feature to select the Full CAV method is required.) The Full CAV method is recommended when editing a written file with application software.
Ultra Speed CD-RW discs can be read/played back on a device that supports CDRW discs (e.g. CD-ROM drive) or a device that bears the High/Ultra Speed CDRW logo.

System Requirements

The CRW-F1 drive is designed to operate in the following computer environment. If your computer does not meet these requirements, the CRW-F1 drive may not write at the maximum speed. Computer (PC/AT compatible) CPU: Pentium II-class or higher, 300 MHz or faster RAM: 32MB (64MB or more is recommended) 64MB or more is required (128MB is recommended) for Windows 2000 Professional, while 128MB or more is required (256MB is recommended) for Windows XP. An empty 5 -inch drive bay (for installing the CRW-F1 drive as an additional drive into the computer) Hard drive space Writing data on a CD-R/RW disc requires 50MB to 100MB of free space as a working area on the hard drive. When writing data on a CD-R/RW disc after creating an image file, there must be enough free space on the hard drive to store the image file in addition to the working area (a total of up to 1.1GB). However, hard drive space for image files is not required when directly writing onto a CD-R/RW disc from a hard drive or CD-ROM using the CRW-F1 drive (on-the-fly writing). Image file An image file is data files that are collected to be written on a CD-R/RW disc. The file is useful for writing the same data onto multiple discs. For details, refer to the instruction for the CD writing software. Operating system Windows 95 (OSR2 or later), Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP (Home Edition/Professional Edition) CD writing software The CRW-F1 drive requires CD writing software to write onto a CD-R/RW disc. Use the CD writing software that supports the CRW-F1 drive. For details about installing and using the CD writing software, refer to the instruction for it.

Preparing the CRW-F1 Drive Installing the CRW-F1 drive as an additional drive
Check the IDE channel (primary/secondary and master/slave) connecting the CRWF1 drive. (P. 12 14)

CRW-F1 drive

Note An empty 5 -inch drive bay is required to install the CRW-F1 drive.
Replacing an existing IDE device with the CRW-F1 drive
Connect the CRW-F1 drive to the cable that was previously connected to the IDE device.

CD-ROM drive, etc.

Note When replacing a SCSI device such as a SCSI type CD-ROM drive, do not connect the CRW-F1 drive to the cable that was previously connected to the SCSI device. Use a 40pin IDE cable to connect the CRW-F1 drive to the computer.
Examples of connecting the CRW-F1 drive
The following describes how to connect the CRW-F1 drive for example. Example 1: As a secondary slave (For additional drive)

Hard drive (master)

CD-ROM drive, etc. (master) CRW-F1 drive (slave)

IDE cable (primary)

IDE cable (secondary)
Example 2: As a secondary master (For replacing the existing drive with the CRW-F1 drive)

CRW-F1 drive (master)

For the best performance of the CRW-F1 drive, connecting the drive as the sole secondary master is recommended.
Note The CRW-F1 drive is set at slave by default. Set the device to master and connect the device to the end of the cable when connecting an IDE device to an IDE cable solely. Connecting the CRW-F1 drive as the primary master is recommended if no IDE device is connected to the primary IDE cable such as the case that the operating system is started up from a SCSI hard drive. Some IDE cables have only one connector to connect the device. Prepare an IDE cable with two connectors to connect the devices if another connector is required. Check the master/slave setting prior to connecting the removed device to another connector. For more details, refer to the instruction for the device or refer to the manufacturers website. Enhanced-IDE (E-IDE) E-IDE is a standard for connecting computers to IDE devices such as hard drives, CDROM drives and CD-R/RW drives. Most computers have two IDE connectors (primary and secondary). Each connector can be connected to two devices with an IDE cable. Two IDE devices connected by one IDE cable are called master and slave.
Motherboard Primary Master Master

Secondary

The master/slave settings for general IDE devices are as follows. Hard drive: Change the setting with the jumper switch on the circuit board on the rear panel or the hard drive bottom panel. The cable select (CSEL) setting is required for some hard drives. CD-ROM drive, etc.: Change the setting with the jumper switch on the rear panel. Note Assign each IDE device to master or slave respectively when two IDE devices are connected to one IDE cable. Connect the IDE device to the end of the IDE cable when the device is set to master, or connect it to the middle of the cable when it is set to slave.

Be sure that there is enough space to connect the 4-pin internal power cable, 40-pin IDE cable, and audio cable prior to temporarily fastening the included four screws to the fixed position.
Install the CRW-F1 drive carefully into the drive bay from the front
Note Do not apply excessive force to the CRW-F1 drive.
Connect a 40-pin IDE cable.
Connect a 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector on the motherboard and the IDE interface connector on the rear panel of the CRW-F1 drive. Be sure that the colored wire is connected to the first pin of the connectors, as shown in the diagram below.

Motherboard

IDE connector 40-pin IDE cable Colored wire IDE interface connector 1

Colored wire

Note The 40-pin IDE cable (with 40 wires) included in a Yamaha retail kit supports Ultra ATA/33. IDE devices connected to the 40-pin IDE cable are operated with Ultra ATA/33 even if the devices support Ultra ATA/66 or Ultra ATA/100. The CRW-F1 drive is operated with Ultra ATA/33 even if the drive can be connected by an IDE cable (with 80 wires) supporting Ultra ATA/66 or Ultra ATA/100. Use an IDE cable no longer than 45.7 cm (18 inches). When two IDE devices are connected to one IDE cable, be sure to assign each as master/slave respectively.
Connect an audio cable if necessary.
The sound card of the computer enables you to listen to audio CDs played back on the CRW-F1 drive. There are two methods to connect the CRW-F1 drive and the sound card: analog connection and digital connection. Audio CD playback Audio is available from the headphones or speakers connected to the headphone jack on the front panel of the CRW-F1 drive (this is convenient for the computer without a sound card). In such a case, connecting an audio cable is not required. An audio cable is not required to extract an image file from an audio CD since data is transferred via the IDE cable. If the CRW-F1 drive is installed as an additional drive and a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive is already connected to the sound card, using the existing drive to play back an audio CD is recommended.
Analog connection Connect one end of the audio cable (the end with one connector) to the analog audio output jack on the rear panel of the CRW-F1 drive. Be sure that the connector is in the correct direction prior to connecting it. There are two types of connectors at the other end of the audio cable. Select the one that fits the sound card: Vertical connector (PH) and Horizontal connector (MPC). Use only one of the two connectors, and leave the other free. Check the direction of the connector prior to connecting it to the sound card.

Analog audio output jack Left channel (L) Ground (G) Right channel (R) Audio cable

Vertical connector (PH)

Horizontal connector (MPC) Sound card Audio input jack
Note Some sound cards have more than one audio input jack, including those which do not support the specification of the CRW-F1 drive. If playback audio cannot be heard from the speakers, refer to the instruction for the sound card.
Digital connection Digital connection enables you to enjoy higher quality audio with less distortion since the digital signals recorded on the audio CD are output to the sound card with high fidelity. Connect the digital audio output jack of the CRW-F1 drive and the S/PDIF (digital audio) input jack of the sound card with a digital audio cable. Be sure that the connector is in the correct direction prior to connecting it.
Digital audio output jack Ground (G) Signal (D)

Digital audio cable

Sound card S/PDIF input jack
Note A digital audio cable with a proper connector and a sound card with an S/PDIF (digital audio) input jack are required.
Connect the 4-pin internal power cable of the computer (DC 5 V and DC 12 V) to the power connector on the rear panel of the CRW-F1 drive.
Top Power connector Bottom 4-pin internal power cable
Note The 4-pin internal power cable cannot be connected if it is upside down. If the connector does not connect easily, check that it is in the correct direction.
Tighten four screws fastened tentatively with a Phillips screwdriver.
Attach the computer cover and reconnect the peripheral devices and cables.
4 Check Recognition of the CRW-F1 Drive
Plug in and turn on the computer.
LED blinks blue, then turns off.
Check that the LED blinks blue, and then turns off.
Check that the CRW-F1 drive is properly recognized by Windows.
The operation varies depending on your operating system. For Windows XP
1 Select Start on the taskbar, then Control Panel, System, Hardware tab,
and Device Manager. The Device Manager dialog box appears. Note If the System icon is not shown in the Control Panel window, click Switch to Classic View on the left side of the window.

2 If there is

to the left of DVD/CD-ROM drives, click. YAMAHA CRW-F1E should be shown when the CRW-F1 drive has been recognized properly.

YAMAHA CRWF1E is shown.

If the drive name is not shown or there is or mark. The CRW-F1 drive has not been recognized properly. Check the cable connections and the master/slave settings of the IDE devices connected to the computer. For Windows 2000 Professional

Direct Memory Access (DMA) DMA is a method that transfers data between various peripheral devices (e.g., a hard drive, CD-R/RW drive, etc.) and the computer memory without going through the CPU in the computer. DMA transfer setting increases the data transfer speed and the processing speed by reducing strain on the CPU.
5 Install CD Writing Software
Install the CD writing software. For details about installing the CD writing software, refer to the instruction for it.

Loading/Ejecting a Disc

Prior to the operation, check that the computer is turned on.
Open the disc tray by pressing the eject button.

Press the eject button

Place the disc onto the disc tray properly with its label facing upward.
Or remove the disc from the disc tray carefully so not to damage it.
Place or remove the disc onto/from the disc tray
Close the disc tray by pressing the eject button or by gently pushing the disc tray into the computer.
Note Place or remove the disc after the disc tray has fully opened. Do not push or pull the disc tray with applying excessive force to avoid damage to the drive or the disc. The disc tray does not open while the application software prohibits ejecting, including when the drive accesses the disc.

Manually Ejecting a Disc

If the disc tray fails to open for some reason, such as a power failure, follow the steps below to remove the disc from the drive. Note Frequent use of this operation may cause malfunction of the drive.
Prepare a thin pin-like object, such as a straightened paper clip.
Use an object less than 2 mm in diameter and more than 3 cm in length.
Turn off the computer. Insert the thin pin-like object straight into the manual eject hole, and push it in.
When the disc tray opens, remove the disc.

Manual eject hole

Turn on the computer, and close the disc tray.

Troubleshooting

Refer to the YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website for the latest support information, including the troubleshooting guide. YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website URL: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/ Europe URL: http://www.yamaha-it.de/

The disc is ejected without order (or it comes out spontaneously).
Is the disc set properly (horizontally) on the disc tray? Set the disc properly, and close the disc tray. Is the disc dusty or dirty? Remove dust or dirt from the disc using an air spray or a dry soft cloth. To avoid damaging discs, wipe the disc gently from the center to the edge of the disc. Does the drive accept other discs (audio CD, CD-ROM, blank CD-R disc, etc.)? If a specific disc is ejected, the disc itself may be damaged or deformed. If all discs are ejected, contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual).
No data can be read from a disc.
Is the disc ejected without order? Refer to The disc is ejected without order (or it comes out spontaneously). (Troubleshooting, Item 3) Is the disc compatible with the drive? (P. 5, 37) Be sure that the disc is compatible with the CRW-F1 drive. Is the disc dusty or dirty? Remove dust or dirt from the disc using an air spray or a dry soft cloth. To avoid damaging discs, wipe the disc gently from the center to the edge of the disc. Can data be read from other discs (audio CD, CD-ROM, etc.)? If no data can be read from a specific disc, data may be written in a format that the drive cannot recognize, or the disc itself may be damaged or deformed. Note that no data can be read from blank discs, and the CRW-F1 drive infrequently fail to read data correctly from a disc even if the disc is compatible with the drive.
Does the LED of the CRW-F1 drive light correctly when a disc is inserted? When a disc is inserted, the LED will blink blue for a moment and then light blue. (P. 2) If no data can be read from a specific disc, data may be written in a format that the drive cannot recognize, or the disc may be damaged or deformed. If the LED does not light (stating that the drive cannot recognize the disc) no matter what type of disc is inserted, contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual).

The playback of an audio CD (CD-DA) is inaudible.
Check that the volume is not set to the minimum level. If the playback audio from headphones or external speakers connected to the computer is inaudible, be sure that the audio cable is properly connected to the CRW-F1 drive and the sound card. If the sound card has more than one audio input jack, connect the audio cable to the other input jack. (P. 20, 21) For Windows XP/Me, follow the steps if the playback audio from headphones connected to the CRW-F1 drive is inaudible. If Windows Media Player 7.0 or later is used with Windows XP/Me, this problem can happen since the digital playback option is activated by default setting. For Windows XP
1 In the Device Manager dialog box (P. 23), select YAMAHA CRW-F1E
Properties and then Properties tab.
2 Uncheck Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device in the Digital CD

Playback item.

Uncheck (This screen is an example on Windows XP.)
3 Start Windows Media Player. In the menu bar, select Tools, Options, Devices
tab, CD-RW Drive, and Properties.
4 Select Analog in the Playback item.
Select (This screen is an example on Windows Media Player 8.0.)

For Windows Me

1 Follow step 1 and 2 on page 32, and uncheck Enable digital CD audio for this

CD-ROM device.

2 Start Windows Media Player. In the menu bar, select Tools, Options and CD

Audio tab.

3 Uncheck Digital playback in the Playback Settings item.
Uncheck (This screen is an example on Windows Media Player 7.0.)
No data can be read from any CDs, a disc is ejected spontaneously, or the LED does not light when a disc is inserted. (The LED does not change to blinking blue and then lighting blue.) (P. 2)
Remove the IDE cable from the CRW-F1 drive while the 4-pin internal power cable is connected to the drive, and insert the disc once again. If a specific disc is automatically ejected or cannot be read, the disc itself may have a problem. If the drive does not accept any compatible discs (and the LED does not light), contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual).

The error message Buffer Underrun is displayed.
If your CD writing software supports Buffer Underrun Protection, it is required to be activated. For more details, refer to the instruction for the CD writing software. To prevent the occurrence of a buffer underrun and to increase the efficiency of data writing, try the following: Reduce the data writing speed. Create an image file on the hard drive. Optimize the hard drive. (Defragmentation) Do not start any application software including screen savers during data writing. Deactivate the power management for the hard drive. Set the data transfer mode of any IDE device such as a hard drive or CD-ROM drive to DMA. (P. 24) Deactivate Windows Active Desktop. Quit all memory-resident software programs. Check your CD writing software settings with the instruction for it. Note A writing error may happen if the drive is vibrated while data is being written on a CD-R or a CD-RW disc.

Other problems

Is more than one CD writing software installed on your computer? Installing more than one CD writing software on a computer may cause instability of operation.
For Windows XP Windows XP includes the CD writing function as a standard feature. Disable the function when the other software that supports the CRW-F1 drive is used. 1 Select My Computer, YAMAHA CRW-F1 drive icon (Right-click), and Properties.
Select YAMAHA CRW-F1 icon
Note Generally, CD-RW Drive is displayed at the side of the icon. The display may vary depending on the computer environment.
2 In the CD-RW Drive Properties dialog box, select the Recording tab, and
uncheck Enable CD recording on this drive.

Uncheck

CD writing software must support the CRW-F1 drive in order to recognize the drive. Contact the manufacturer of your CD writing software to see whether the software supports the CRW-F1 drive. Is the power capacity of your computer sufficient? The computer may not operate due to insufficient power capacity. Check the specifications of your computer and its current environment. The power consumption of the CRW-F1 drive is 15 W during writing/reading.

Firmware

Firmware refers to the operating software designed for your CD-R/RW drive. It is stored in the drives flash memory so that it can be rewritten. For the operation reliability, the latest firmware is available on the internet. For more information about the latest firmware, refer to the following websites. YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drive website URL: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/ Europe URL: http://www.yamaha-it.de/ The latest user support information including firmware information is available on the websites. Refer to the website regularly to check the latest information.

Checking the firmware version in your CRW-F1 drive
For Windows XP/2000 Professional Use your CD writing software to check the firmware version. For Windows 95/98/98 Second Edition/Me In the Device Manager dialog box (P. 24), select YAMAHA CRW-F1E to display the YAMAHA CRW-F1E Properties dialog box, and then select the Settings tab.
The revision number varies depending on the default firmware version. (This screen is an example on Windows Me.)
CRW-F1 Drive Specifications
Supported Formats Write CD-DA CD TEXT CD-ROM *1 Mixed Mode CD-ROM (CD-ROM+CD-DA) CD-ROM XA *1 Photo CD *1 Video CD CD-i CD EXTRA *1 CD-MRW

*1 *2 *3 *4

q q q q q q q q q q

Play back *4

q q q q q q q
q q q q q q *2 *3 q q q q
includes multisession proper disc required proper application software required proper application software may be required depending on the format Disc-at-Once (DAO) Session-at-Once (SAO) Track-at-Once (TAO) Packet Writing Audio Master Quality Recording (High quality audio writing mode) CD-MRW (CD Mount Rainier ReWriting) Writing CD-R CD-RW 1X, 4X, 8X, 16X CLV 44X (max.) Full CAV 2X, 4X, 10X, 12X, 16X CLV 24X Partial CAV 10X, 24X Full CAV (Packet writing)

Writing Methods

Writing/Reading Speed

Reading DATA CD-DA

44X (max.) Full CAV 44X (max.) Full CAV (Audio data extraction) 1X CLV (Audio playback) Video CD 10X (max.) Full CAV Note) Session unclosed disc: 12X (max.) CLV 700MB (79 minutes) 650MB (74 minutes) 68 minutes (with a 700MB disc) 63 minutes (with a 650MB disc)
Data Capacity Maximum Recording Time in Audio Master Quality Recording
Data Transfer Rate (Mode 1) Interface Burst Transfer Rate
150KB/s (1X) to 6,600KB/s (44X) Enhanced IDE (E-IDE) /ATAPI Program I/O (PIO) mode 4: 16.7MB/s Multi-word DMA mode 2: 16.7MB/s Ultra DMA mode 2: 33.3MB/s (Ultra ATA/33) 8MB (3,176 sectors) 130 ms (random access) 2,048 to 2,448 bytes Horizontal Front automatic tray loading Analog (Line Out specifications) Frequency range: 20 to 20,000 Hz Output level: 700 mVrms Digital S/PDIF format Output level: TTL 15 W (writing/playback) 4 W (standby) 1 W (power saving, operated via computer setting) DC 5 V 5% DC 12 V 10% Temperature: 5 to 40 C Humidity: 25 to 80% RH (no condensation) Width: 148.0 mm Height: 42.6 mm Depth: 198.1 mm 0.9 kg
Data Buffer Size Average Access Time Sector Size Installing Style Disc Loading Type Audio Out

Power Consumption

Power Supply Operating Environment Dimensions

Weight

CRW-F1 Drive Specifications Safety/EMC Compliance
The CRW-F1 drive conforms to the following specifications.
Country/ Region USA Compliance Specifications Category Safety Item Electricity Laser Standard UL60950 21CFR1040.10 FDA Chapter 1, Subchapter J Remarks Information Technology Equipment Class I Laser Product

The CAV method is employed for inner tracks of a disc and the CLV method for outer tracks while writing/reading data.
Distributors and Head Offices / Vertriebs- und Hauptgeschftsstelle Distributeurs et siges sociaux / Distribuidores y Casas matrices
If you have any questions, please contact the store of purchase or your nearest Yamaha dealer listed below. Contact Yamaha Corporation Japan from outside of the listed countries. Falls Sie weitere Fragen haben, wenden Sie sich an Ihren Fachhndler oder den rtlichen Yamaha-Hndler (eine Liste der Yamaha-Hndler befindet sich am Ende dieses Handbuchs). Aus anderen Lndern als den aufgefhrten wenden Sie sich an Yamaha Corporation Japan. Si vous avez des questions poser, veuillez prendre contact avec le magasin o vous avez fait lachat de lappareil ou un revendeur de matriel Yamaha le plus proche de votre domicile parmi ceux numrs ci-dessous. Prenez contact avec Yamaha Corporation Japan si vous ne vous trouvez pas dans un des pays mentionns: Si tiene alguna duda, pngase en contacto con el establecimiento de adquisicin o con su representante Yamaha ms cercano indicado a continuacin. En caso de pases no contemplados en la lista, pngase en contacto con Yamaha Corporation Japan:
EUROPE, EASTERN EUROPE and RUSSIA
Yamaha Elektronik Europa GmbH IT-Sales Division Siemensstrasse 22-34, D-25462 Rellingen, GERMANY URL: http://www.yamaha-it.de/ TEL: +80092624222 (AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, DENMARK, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, HUNGARY, ICELAND, IRELAND, ITALY, LUXEMBOURG, NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, PORTUGAL, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, UNITED KINGDOM) TEL: +80093067 (MONACO) If you are calling from outside the countries mentioned above, or if you cant get through on the Yamaha tollfree number, use the following number instead: TEL: +3214400793

AUSTRALIA

Yamaha Music Australia Pty., Ltd. Level 1, 99 Queensbridge Street Southbank, Victoria 3006 AUSTRALIA TEL: +FAX: +9699 2332
SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA, KOREA, THAILAND, PHILIPPINES, INDIA, VIETNAM, CAMBODIA, MYANMAR, INDONESIA and IRAN