Before Use

Supported Discs

The CRW2100SX drive can write to discs that carry the following logos.

CD-R discs*1

The CRW2100SX drive can write to these discs at 1X, 2X, 4X, 8X, 12X, or 16X speed. These discs can be played back in a CD-ROM drive or a CD player.

n16X-speed writing is enabled with Partial CAV method. (P. 2)

nWhen writing at 8X or faster speeds, use “high-speed writing capable” discs.

CD-RW discs*2

There are two types of CD-RW discs: those that support write/rewrite speeds of 1X, 2X, and 4X, and those that support only 2X. The CRW2100SX drive can write/rewrite at 2X or 4X speed on the first type of disc and at 2X on the second type of disc. These discs can be read/ played on a device (e.g., CD-ROM drive) that supports “CD-RW.”

High Speed CD-RW discs*3

These discs allow writing/rewriting at 4X to 10X speeds. The CRW2100SX drive can write/rewrite these discs at 4X, 8X, or 10X speed. These discs can be read/played by a CD-RW drive that bears the High Speed CD-RW logo, or by a device (e.g., CD-ROM drive) that supports “CD-RW.”

n10X-speed writing is enabled with Full CAV method.

• In order to write, erase, or read these discs using a CD-R/ RW drive, a drive bearing the High Speed CD-RW logo must be used. When using a CD-ROM drive to read these discs, the drive must be capable of reading CD-RW discs.

•If these discs are used in a CD-R/RW drive not bearing the High Speed CD-RW logo, the discs may not be recognized, resulting in the computer not operating correctly or other malfunctions occurring.

•Refer to the page at the URL below before attempting to read these discs on a Yamaha CD-R/RW drive not bearing the High Speed CD-RW logo.

URL: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/

*1 Compatible with Orange Book Part 2.

*2 Compatible with Orange Book Part 3 Vol. 1.

*3 Compatible with Orange Book Part 3 Vol. 2.

nThe Orange Book standard defines how all recordable discs (including CD-R and CD- RW) are written. Part 2 of the Orange Book standard relates to CD-R discs, and Part 3 to CD-RW discs. The standard was named after the color of the book’s pages.

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