Features of the CRW3200E Drive

High speed writing/reading

The CRW3200E drive supports up to 24X-speed writing for CD-R discs, and up to 10X-speed writing/rewriting for CD-RW discs. In addition, the drive supports data reading and digital audio data extraction at up to 40X speed.

Tip

•The Partial CAV method permits 24X-speed writing for CD-R discs.

•The CLV method and the 4X – 10X Full CAV method permit 10X-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. 38)

“Optimum Write Speed Control” adjusts the writing speed to the optimum rate for every CD-R disc automatically. You can set the maximum writing speed with your CD writing software.

Note

•Optimum Write Speed Control can be activated when the maximum writing speed is set at 12X 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.

High fidelity digital audio

The CRW3200E drive supports extraction of digital audio data at up to 40X speed using CD writing software, as well as recording digital audio with high fidelity even at 24X-speed writing. For higher quality audio, the CRW3200E drive provides a digital audio output jack which can be connected to the sound card with an SPDIF (digital audio) input jack, if your computer has one installed, with an optional digital audio cable.

Audio Master Quality Recording (High quality audio writing mode)

Audio Master Quality Recording enables you to create high quality audio CDs. This mode is available for CD-R discs with a capacity of 650MB and 700MB. (P. 40)

Note

Audio CDs that are created with Audio Master Quality Recording may not be played back on certain audio recorders and CD-R/RW drives.

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. 40)