Introduction

Features of the CRW2100SX Drive

High speed

The CRW2100SX drive supports up to 16X speed writing of a CD-R disc, and up to 10X speed writing of a CD-RW disc. For example, an audio CD (79 minutes/ 700MB) can be created in approximately 5 minutes. With newly adopted Partial CAV writing method (See the following column), you can write a disc by directly transferring content data from a 32X-speed or faster CD-ROM drive. Data reading at up to 40X speed is supported.

CD TEXT support

The CRW2100SX drive is compatible to CD TEXT format. Information such as the song name or artist name can be recorded using writing software. The text data on the disc you create can be displayed by a CD player that is compatible with CD TEXT.

Wide compatibility

Compatibility assurance data obtained through exchange of technical data with major disc manufacturers ensures compatibility with discs from a very wide range of manufacturers. 700MB discs are also supported.

High-fidelity audio

The CRW2100SX supports extracting digital audio data at up to 40X speed, as well as recording digital sound with complete fidelity even when writing at 16X speed.

Reliable writing

Yamaha’s proprietary Pure-Phase Laser System*1 improves jitter values*2 to allow the signal to be recorded accurately. In addition, the 8MB buffer memory and Running OPC*3 technology further enhance reliability.

Optimum speed

The CRW2100SX drive can write at an optimum speed*4 if the CD-R disc does not allow 12X- or 16X-speed writing.

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