Introduction

Buffer Underrun Defined

CD-R/RW drives are equipped with buffer memory. This memory temporarily stores data while a disc is being recorded. When buffer memory becomes empty (due to unexpected interruptions or the system’s inability to keep up with the writing process), a writing error occurs. This error is known as a “buffer underrun error.”

➀ Data

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Data is stored in

If data transfer is

interrupted...

then buffer memory

When no data is left

buffer memory...

and then written to disc

begins to empty

in buffer memory...

(Buffer Underrun)

writing fails (Buffer Underrun Error)

A Buffer Underrun Error will permanently ruin the disc.

Yamaha Buffer Underrun Protection

Buffer Underrun Protection is featured in Yamaha’s CRW2200 series CD-R/ RW drives. When a buffer underrun is about to occur, a buffer underrun error is prevented by temporarily suspending the writing process. Writing resumes when enough data has accumulated again in buffer memory. Buffer Underrun Protection on the CRW2200 series is extremely accurate, resulting in seamless recording between stop and continuation points.

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If data transfer is

Once data transfer

interrupted...

resumes normally...

and buffer memory is

and enough data has accumulated

about to empty...

in buffer memory...

writing is suspended

writing resumes

Yamaha Buffer Underrun Protection ensures error-free results.

Test-writing for Buffer Underrun

Test writing is a function to check for the likely occurrence of Buffer Underrun on your computer system.

Most writing software includes test writing functions for this purpose.

When the Buffer Underrun Protection is set to ON (Default), test writing cannot be selected on your writing software.

To use test writing, the Buffer Underrun Protection should be set to OFF.

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