Yamaha CRW2200IX manual Before Use, System Requirements, Windows Users

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Before Use

System Requirements

In order to use the CRW2200IX drive, your computer system will need to meet the following requirements.

Notes

The CRW2200IX drive may not write at the maximum speed depending on your computer’s system configuration.

For best performance, refer also to the CD writing software documentation for system requirements (e.g., hardware, OS, etc.).

Windows Users

Computer

PC/AT-compatible computer

CPU: Pentium II, 300 MHz or faster.

RAM: 64 MB or more.

IEEE1394 port: At least one IEEE1394 port is required.

Note

This port may be a built-in (onboard) type, or provided with a PCI expansion card or a CardBus card. If you newly install an IEEE1394 PCI or CardBus interface card, your computer should have an empty PCI expansion slot or a CardBus slot. For more information about the IEEE1394 interface card, refer to “IEEE1394 Interface Card (PCI or CardBus)” shown below.

Operating System (OS)

Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional

CD-ROM Drive

You may need another CD-ROM drive for any CD-related operations (playback of an audio CD, installation from CD-ROM, etc.) until you verify that the CRW2200IX drive is successfully installed. Also you may need another CD- ROM drive if you are planning to copy a CD-ROM directly to a CD-R/RW disc on the CRW2200IX drive.

Note

The CRW2200IX drive cannot be used to install an operating system or to boot your computer from a CD-ROM containing an operating system.

IEEE1394 Interface Card (PCI or CardBus)

For the CRW2200IX drive to work properly with your computer, your IEEE1394 interface card must be OHCI compliant. As of this writing, Yamaha has verified compatibility with the following cards:

Manufacturer

Product

Card Type

Advansys

ASB30400

PCI

SIIG

NN2603

PCI

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Contents Page FCC Information U.S.A Achtung English Safety Precautions Iii Precautions for Transportation About handling CD-R/RW discsCopyrights Table of Contents Features of the CRW2200IX Drive IntroductionHigh-fidelity digital audio CD Text supportAbout IEEE1394 Buffer Underrun Defined Yamaha Buffer Underrun ProtectionBefore Use System RequirementsWindows Users Macintosh Users CD Writing SoftwareHard Drive Space Operating SystemSupported Discs CD-R discs*1CD-RW discs*2 High Speed CD-RW discs*3About CD-ROMs About Partial CAV Constant Angular VelocitySerial Number Serial NoFront and Rear of Unit Front Panel➁ Power switch STANDBY/ON ➂ DC-IN connectorRear Panel ➀ Line OUT jacks L/RSetup Procedures Windows UsersConnecting Macintosh UsersInstall the CD Writing Software Set Up the CRW2200IX DriveElectrical plugs/sockets vary according to country/region Turn on the CRW2200IX drive LEDConnection to a PC desktop or tower type computer Connection to a PC notebook computer via CardBus cardConnection to a Macintosh computer Rear panelConfiguring for the Operating System For Windows 98 Second Edition/MeYou can also check the FireWire version in this window Connecting and Disconnecting IEEE1394 Devices Connecting DevicesDisconnecting Devices OperationLoading a Disc Ejecting a DiscEjecting a Disc in an Emergency Troubleshooting Yamaha CD-R/RW Drive web siteDrive does not turn on Computer does not start upDisc tray does not open Disc keeps being ejectedDisc is not loaded Properties setting of the CRW2200IX drive Setting of the Windows Media PlayerNo sound of CD-DA audio CD disc is audible Other symptoms Buffer Underrun error message is displayedUnstable operations Connecting Multiple IEEE1394 Peripherals Together Connecting in a daisy-chainConnecting in a tree AppendixAppendix Writing Modes Disc-at-Once DAOTrack-at-Once TAO Session-at-Once SAO Packet WritingAbout the Firmware Determining the Firmware Version of the CRW2200IX driveFor Macintosh LED Indicator Messages Status Indicator Messages LED ColorCRW2200IX Specifications Supported FormatsTwo 6-pin connectors power not supplied to connectors ports CRW2200IX series complies with the following specifications AC adapterSymbols IndexYamaha CD-R/RW Drive web site EUROPE, Eastern Europe Russia