Yamaha CRW3200SX manual Error message Buffer Underrun is shown, Other problems

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9 The error message “Buffer Underrun” is shown.

If your CD writing software supports Buffer Underrun Protection, you must activate it. For details, refer to the documentation that comes with your 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 SCSI devices such as a hard drive or CD-ROM drive to “Sync data transfer.” (P. 18)

Set the mode of any IDE devices to “DMA.”

Deactivate Windows Active Desktop.

Quit all memory-resident software programs.

Check your CD writing software settings with the documentation that comes with 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.

10 Other problems

Isn’t more than one CD writing software installed in your computer?

Installing more than one CD writing software in a computer may cause instability of operation.

Is there any problem with other SCSI devices?

When multiple SCSI devices are connected to the computer, some reason such as device drivers or data transfer speed problems may cause improper operation.

In such a case, disconnect all SCSI devices from the computer while the CRW3200SX drive is connected, and then check that the drive is recognized properly by the computer.

CD writing software must support the CRW3200SX drive in order to recognize the drive.

Contact the manufacturer of your CD writing software to see whether the software supports the CRW3200SX drive.

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Contents Page FCC Information U.S.A Achtung Page English Safety Precautions Iii Precautions for Transportation WarrantyTable of Contents High speed writing/reading Features of the CRW3200SX DriveSafeBurn Enhanced stability writing technology High fidelity digital audioFront Panel Names and Functions of PartsNames and Functions of Parts Rear PanelHandling Discs Precautions on UseCopyright Disclaimer of IndemnityDiscs that can be written on Compatible DiscsCD-R discs CD-RW discsFor Windows System RequirementsPartial CAV Constant Angular Velocity Computer PC/AT compatibleOperating system Image fileCD writing software Computer Macintosh For MacintoshPreparing the CRW3200SX Drive Set up the CRW3200SX DriveSerial Number Serial NumberScsi ID 7∗ ➀ Scsi ID Number➁Termination Preparing the CRW3200SX DriveTurn off the computer and all peripheral devices Connect the CRW3200SX DriveSub half-pitch 50-pin pin-type for the CRW3200SX drive Scsi cableHalf-pitch 50-pin Centronics DC-IN connector Screw Arrow Turn on the power switch of the CRW3200SX drive For Windows 95/98/98 Second Edition/Me Check Recognition of the CRW3200SX DriveFor Windows XP For Windows 2000 ProfessionalDrive name is not shown or there is or mark Change the Sync data transfer settingPreparing the CRW3200SX Drive For Macintosh Install CD Writing SoftwareLoading/Ejecting a Disc Loading/Ejecting a Disc Manually Ejecting a Disc Are the AC adapter and the power cable connected properly? TroubleshootingIs the Scsi card installed properly? Operating system does not start up properlyAren’t the pins of the Scsi connectors damaged? Disc tray does not open when you press the eject buttonIs the terminator set properly? Is any CD writing software being used?Disc is ejected without order or it comes out spontaneously Is the disc tray opened when the computer is restarted?Is the disc icon shown on the screen? For Macintosh Is the disc set properly horizontally on the disc tray? Playback of an audio CD CD-DA cannot be heard Troubleshooting No data can be read from a disc Is the disc ejected without order? Is the disc compatible with the drive? PFor Windows Me Select Other problems Error message Buffer Underrun is shownIs there any problem with other Scsi devices? Checking the firmware version in the CRW3200SX drive FirmwareFor Windows 2000 Professional/XP For MacintoshSupported Formats Write Read Play back *4 CRW3200SX Drive SpecificationsMode CRW3200SX Drive SpecificationsAC adapter AD-301205 CRW3200SX drive conforms to the following specifications CRW3200SX Drive Specifications Safety/EMC ComplianceBuffer Underrun Protection Function Technical NotesWriting Methods Disc-at-Once DAOPacket Writing Technical Notes Session-at-Once SAOCanada