Yamaha Computer Drive CRW8824IX Series User Manual

CD-R/RW Drive

CRW8824IX

SERIES

OWNER’S MANUAL

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

MODE D’EMPLOI

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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LASER INFORMATION

Laser Diode Properties

CAUTION

Material: GaAlAs

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of

Wavelength: 780-787 nm

procedures other than those specified herein may result

in hazardous radiation exposure.

Emission Duration: Continuous

Laser Output Power: Less than 44.6 µW*

* This output is value measured at a distance 200

mm from the objective lens surface on the optical

pick-up block.

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ANSI Class : Class 1

Eigenschaften der Laserdiode

Material: GaAIAs

Wellenlänge: 780-787 nm

ATTENTION

L’emploi de commandes, de réglages ou un choix de

procédures différents des spécifications de cette

brochure peut entraîner une exposition à d’éventuelles

radiations pouvant être dangereuses.

Strahldauer: Kontinuierlich

Laser-Ausgangsleistung: Weniger als 44,6 µW*

* Diese Leistung wurde in einem Abstand von 200

mm ab der Linsenoberfläche des optischen

Sensorblocks gemessen.

PRECAUCION

ANSI-Klasse: Klasse 1

El usar los controles o ajustar o realizar procedimientos

diferentes a los especificados aquí resultará en

peligrosas exposiciones a la radiación.

Caractéristiques de la diode laser

Matériau: GaAIAs

Longueur d'onde: 780-787 nm

Durée d'émission: Continue

VARO!

AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA

OLET ALTTINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE

Puissance de sortie du laser: Moins de 44,6 µW*

* Cette valeur de sortie a été mesurée à une

distance de 200 mm depuis la lentille sur le bloc

capteur optique.

LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

VARNING! OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR

ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRREN ÄR URKOPPLAD.

BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.

Classe ANSI: Classe 1

Propiedades del diodo láser

Material: GaAlAs

Longitud de onda: 780-787 nm

Duración de la emisión: Continua

Potencia de salida láser: Menos de 44.6 µW*

* Esta salida es el valor medido a una distancia de

200 mm de la superficie del objetivo del bloque

captor óptico.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1

Clase ANSI : Clase 1

CAUTION

VARNING

VARO !

VISIBLE AND / OR INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

SYNLIG OCH / ELLER OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA

DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄLLE JA / TAI

NÄKYMÄTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

VARNING

SYNLIG OCH / ELLER OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL

ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

VORSICHT ! SICHTBARE UND / ODER UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG

WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

ATTENTION - RADIATION VISIBLE ET / OU INVISIBLE LORSQUE L’APPAREIL EST OUVERT.

EVITEZ TOUTE EXPOSITION AU FAISCEAU.

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CD-R/RW Drive

CRW8824IX

SERIES

OWNER’S MANUAL

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

These precautions explain how to use the device correctly and safely, thereby preventing injury to

yourself or to others. This section has been sub-divided into a WARNING section and a CAUTION

section, according to the likelihood and nature of any potential injuries or damage inflicted. They

relate to your personal safety, and also help you minimize the risk of damaging the device. Please

read these sections carefully before proceeding.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even

death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions

include, but are not limited to, the following:

● Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble or modify it.

Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock or fire. The device contains no user-

serviceable parts. If it appears to be malfunctioning, have it inspected by qualified service

personnel.

● Do not look inside the device.

If you expose your eyes to the laser inside the device, you risk damage or loss of your vision.

● Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the device.

Otherwise, there is an increased risk of personal injury, electrical shock, damage to the device or

fire. Please take particular care if small children are present.

● Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions or place containers

on it that contain liquids which might spill into any openings.

Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, fire or personal injury.

● Follow the Owner’s Manual carefully.

Otherwise, there is an increased risk of personal injury, electrical shock, fire or damage to the unit.

Follow the correct procedure when setting up the device.

● If unusual smells, sounds or smoke emanate from the device or if liquids enter the device, switch

the computer off immediately and unplug it from the power outlet.

Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, fire or damage to the device. Return the

device immediately to the store at which it was purchased or alternatively, to the nearest Yamaha

dealer (listed at the back of this manual).

● Make sure the computer is electrically grounded

Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock.

● When opening up the computer, always unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Do not

touch the plug with wet hands.

Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock.

● When used in a fan-cooled system, the drive should not be exposed to temperatures outside the

range 5 ~ 35°C (41 ~ 95°F).

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CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to

yourself or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but

are not limited to, the following:

● Always unplug the computer from the electrical outlet if it will not be used for a prolonged period of

time or if there is a risk of lightning.

Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting or fire.

● Do not expose the device to excessive heat or vibrations such as in direct sunlight or near a heater.

Also avoid placing it in extreme cold or much dust.

Otherwise, the front panel may become disfigured or the internal components may be damaged.

● Do not use the device near other electrical products such as televisions, radios or speakers.

Otherwise, this may cause interference which can affect the proper operation of those other

products.

● Do not place the device in an unstable position.

Otherwise, it may accidentally fall down and be damaged or cause personal injury.

● Mount the device horizontally.

Otherwise, written data may be destroyed. Set the device up according to the instructions in the

Owner’s Manual.

● Always remove the disc from the tray before transporting the device.

Otherwise, written data may be destroyed.

● When cleaning the device, never use benzene, paint thinners, detergents or chemical-impregnated

wiping cloths. Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the device.

Otherwise, the device may be damaged or its front panel may become discolored. Use a soft, dry

cloth to wipe the device.

● Do not rest your weight on or place heavy objects on the device and do not use excessive force on

the buttons, switches or connectors.

Otherwise, there is an increased risk of damage to the device or personal injury.

● Do not listen to audio with headphones at high volume and for prolonged periods of time.

Otherwise, there is an increased risk of hearing loss.

● Before using the device, set the volume dial to its lowest setting.

Otherwise, sudden bursts of sound can cause hearing loss.

● Do not place the device near sources of magnetic interference, such as computer displays.

Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of the device.

● Have the device serviced regularly.

Otherwise, dust can build up inside the device, increasing the risk of fire or damage. For

information about servicing charges, contact the store at which the device was purchased or

alternatively, the nearest Yamaha dealer (listed at the back of this manual). The device should be

serviced about once a year.

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■ About CD-R/RW discs

Please read the following regarding the handling of CD-R/RW discs.

1. Do not expose discs to excessive heat such as in direct sunlight or near a heater.

Also avoid keeping them in a humid place.

2. Do not touch disc surfaces.

When handling a disc, hold it by its edges.

3. Remove dust and dirt from disc surfaces.

Use air-based dust removers. The surfaces may be scratched if wiped with a dry cloth.

4. Do not stick labels on disc surfaces.

5. Do not write on disc surfaces except where indicated.

6. Do not clean discs with chemicals or detergents.

7. Do not bend or drop discs.

1. The information contained in this manual is subject to change

without prior notice.

2. All trademarks contained in this manual belong to their respective

owners.

3. Yamaha does not bear any responsibility for any outcome as a

result of using this device.

4. Reproduction of this manual, either in part or in full, is expressly

forbidden.

■ Precautions for Transportation

Before transporting the device, always put it in its original box. If the device is transported

without adequate packing, the internal components may be damaged and cause the device

to malfunction.

■ Copyrights

When writing to CD-R/RW, make sure that you are not infringing any copyrights. It is illegal

to copy audio CDs for non-personal use. When backing up software, please make sure that

you are not infringing any software copyrights for that product.

■ WARRANTY

YAMAHA AND SUPPLIERS ACCEPT NO LIABILITY FOR THE LOSS OF ANY DATA OR

ANY PROBLEMS CAUSED AS A RESULT. AS A PRECAUTION, IT IS RECOMMENDED

THAT THE DISCS BE TESTED AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN WRITTEN TO.

FURTHERMORE, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DOES YAMAHA AND SUPPLIERS

GUARANTEE THE RELIABILITY OF THE DISCS.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ....................................................................... 1

Features of the CRW8824IX Drive ................................................. 1

Before Use ......................................................................... 3

System Requirements ...................................................................... 3

Supported Discs .............................................................................. 5

Setup Flowchart .................................................................. 7

Windows Users ............................................................................... 7

Macintosh Users ............................................................................. 8

Setup Procedures ................................................................ 9

Serial Number ................................................................................. 9

Connections .................................................................................. 10

Connecting and Disconnecting IEEE1394 Devices ...................... 15

Verifying the Hardware Installation .............................................. 16

Operations ........................................................................ 18

Front Panel ................................................................................... 18

Rear Panel ..................................................................................... 19

Loading a Disc .............................................................................. 20

Ejecting a Disc .............................................................................. 20

Manually Ejecting a Disc in an Emergency .................................. 21

Troubleshooting ................................................................. 22

Appendix .......................................................................... 26

Writing Modes .............................................................................. 26

About the Firmware ...................................................................... 28

LED Indicator Messages................................................................ 29

CRW8824IX Specifications ........................................................... 30

Index ............................................................................................. 32

This document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied,

reproduced, translated, transmitted or reduced to any electronic medium of

machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Yamaha.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, and FireWire are registered trademarks of Apple

Computer, Inc.

i.LINK is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

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Introduction

Features of the CRW8824IX Drive

Easy setup

Implementation of an IEEE1394 interface (also known as FireWire or i.LINK)

eliminates the need for drive configurations (device ID, termination, and so on).

You can connect and start using the drive whenever you wish without restarting

your computer.

High speed

CD-R/RW discs can be written/rewritten at up to 8X speed. For example, an

audio CD (74 minutes/650MB) can be created in approximately 10 minutes. Data

reading at up to 24X speed is supported.

CD TEXT support

CD TEXT is a capability that adds text data to an audio CD. 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

To ensure compatibility with a wide range of discs, technical data has been

exchanged with major disc manufacturers. 700MB discs are also supported.

High-fidelity audio

Writing software can be used to extract digital audio data at up to 24X speed.

(This data can be saved in WAVE format in a Windows environment, or in AIFF

format in a Macintosh environment.) Digital sound can be recorded with

complete fidelity even when writing at 8X speed.

Reliable writing

Yamaha’s proprietary Pure-Phase Laser System^*1improves jitter values^*2to allow

the signal to be recorded accurately. In addition, the 4MB buffer memory and

Running OPC^*3technology further enhance reliability.

*1. Pure-Phase Laser System (patent applied for)

Technology that reduces phase interference of the laser beam, so that it shines accurately on the disc.

*2. Jitter value

An important measure of recording quality. This has been improved 25% compared with Yamaha models

not using this technology.

*3. Running OPC

CD-R/RW discs vary by manufacturer in their recording characteristics, and the laser output required to

write data differs by disc. Running OPC is technology that solves this problem by automatically adjusting

the output of the laser according to the material of the disc on which data is being written.

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Introduction

About IEEE1394

IEEE1394 is an industry standard approved by IEEE (Institute of Electrical

and Electronics Engineers). The serial interface has a broad bandwidth and

is fast enough to bidirectionally transfer large amounts of digital video and

audio data between electronic devices including computer peripherals. Also

known as FireWire and i.LINK, the IEEE1394 interface allows units to

transfer data or various controls over a single IEEE1394 interface cable.

Unlike legacy serial interfaces such as RS-232C, IEEE1394 allows a daisy-

chaining (serial connection) of devices and any two devices in the chain can

transfer data to each other. IEEE1394 also supports a tree (parallel)

connection of devices. In addition to this flexibility, IEEE1394 also

eliminates the need for complicated settings as found in SCSI (Small

Computer System Interface), such as device ID and termination. As of

writing, IEEE1394 supports three different data transfer rates: 100Mbps,

200Mbps, and 400Mbps.

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Before Use

System Requirements

In order to use the CRW8824IX drive, your computer system will need to meet

the following set of requirements.

n The CRW8824IX drive may not write at a maximum speed depending on your

computer’s system configuration.

n For maximum performance, check your system setup (hardware, OS, and so on) for the

CD writing software.

Windows Users

● Computer

PC/AT-compatible computers

CPU: Pentium II, 300MHz or faster.

RAM: 64MB or more.

IEEE1394 port: At least one IEEE1394 port is required.

n 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 2000

● CD Writing Software

The CRW8824IX drive requires CD writing software to write onto a CD-R/RW

disc. When you use the CD writing software, make sure that it supports the

CRW8824IX drive.

n For details about how to install and use the software, refer to the documentation

that came with it.

● CD-ROM Drive

You may need another CD-ROM drive for any CD-related operations

(playback of an audio CD, installation from CD-ROM, and so on) until you

verify that the CRW8824IX 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 CRW8824IX drive.

n The CRW8824IX cannot boot your computer with a CD-ROM containing the

operating system, so that the unit cannot be used for installation of the operating

system.

● IEEE1394 Interface Card (PCI or CardBus)

For the CRW8824IX to work properly with your computer, your IEEE1394

interface card must be OHCI compliant. As of writing, Yamaha has verified

compatibility with following cards:

Manufacturer

Product

Card Type

Advansys

SIIG

ASB30400

NN2603

PCI

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Before Use

n For latest information about approved IEEE1394 interface cards, check YAMAHA

CD-R/RW Drive web site at http://ww w .yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/.

n Some IEEE1394 interface cards may not work properly with your computer. If you

newly purchase and install the interface card, make sure of the compatibility not

only with your computer, but also with the CRW8824IX drive.

n If you already have an IEEE1394 interface card installed and working properly on

your computer, there might be cases of incompatibility with your new CRW8824IX

drive. In such cases, make sure that your computer system meets above

requirements, and also the interface card is compatible with the CRW8824IX drive.

Macintosh Users

● Computer

Macintosh computers with a built-in FireWire port

CPU: PowerPC G3, 300MHz or faster.

RAM: 64MB or more.

● Operating System

Mac OS 8.6, 9 or later.

n FireWire software version 2.2.2 or later is recommended for the CRW8824IX to

work properly. The latest software is available from Apple support web site.

● CD Writing Software

The CRW8824IX drive requires CD writing software to write to a CD-R/RW

disc. When you use the CD writing software, make sure that it supports the

CRW8824IX drive.

n For details about how to install and use the software, refer to the documentation

that came with it.

● CD-ROM Drive

You may need another CD-ROM drive for any CD-related operations

(playback of an audio CD, installation from CD-ROM, and so on) until you

verify that the CRW8824IX 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 CRW8824IX drive.

n The CRW8824IX cannot boot your computer with a CD-ROM containing the

operating system, so that the unit cannot be used for installation of the operating

system.

Hard Drive Space (Windows and Macintosh Users)

When writing to a CD-R/RW disc, you will need a working area (50 to 100MB

free space) on the hard drive. When creating an image file for all data to write to

a CD-R/RW disc, in addition to the working area, you will need as much hard

drive space as that data (up to 800MB in total). However, such hard drive space

for the image file is not needed when you are directly writing from a hard drive,

CD-ROM drive or so on (on-the-fly writing). In any case of writing to a CD-R/

RW disc, you will need a 50 to 100MB working area on your hard drive.

n Data is written to a disc much more reliably when writing from an image file,

eliminating the likelihood of errors occurring. Furthermore, this solution is ideal when

making multiple copies of discs since the original data is backed up in your hard drive as

an image file.

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Before Use

Supported Discs

The CRW8824IX can write to discs that carry the following logos.

CD-R discs^*1

The CRW8824IX can write to these discs at 8X, 6X, 4X, and 1X speeds.

These discs can be played back in a CD-ROM drive or a CD player.

n When writing at 8X or 6X speeds, please 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 4X, 2X and 1X, and those that support only 2X.

The CRW8824IX can write/rewrite at 4X and 2X speeds on the first type

of disc and at 2X on the second type of disk. 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 4~10X speeds. The CRW8824IX

can write/rewrite these discs at 8X and 4X speeds. 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.”

• 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://ww w .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.”

n The 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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Before Use

About CD-ROM

A CD-ROM disc is a compact disc containing high-density read-only data.

It has many applications, including the playback of music and video, the

archiving of data, as well as on-line documentation. The following are

descriptions of each CD-ROM format:

CD-DA: Up to 74 minutes of stereo audio is written in 16-bit resolution at a

sampling rate of 44.1kHz for a 74 minutes disc.

Data CD: Up to 650 megabytes of computer data is stored in standard

ISO9660 format for a 650MB disc.

Video CD: These hold movies in which the video and audio data has been

compressed using MPEG-1 technology.

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Setup Flowchart

The flowcharts below show the procedure for setting up the CRW8824IX drive.

For easy cross-referencing, each step includes relevant pages in this manual.

Windows Users

Make sure that system

STEP

configuration (CPU, RAM, OS and

so on) of your computer meets the

requirements of the CRW8824IX

drive (P. 3).

STEP

STEP Do you have an appropriate

IEEE1394 interface card?

Does your computer have a

built-in IEEE1394 port?

The card should be known compatible

with your computer.

Yes

STEP

Install the CD writing software.

n Before installing the software,

STEP

Install the card to

your computer.

Read the documentation that

came with the card and properly

set up your computer.

disconnect all IEEE1394 devices.

3-2

STEP

5 ^{Set up the CRW8824IX drive}

(P. 10).

1 Turn your computer and the drive both

on (before connection).

STEP

2 Connect your computer and the

drive using an IEEE1394 interface

cable that came with the drive.

n You may need a different cable

depending on the IEEE1394 port

Purchase an IEEE1394 card.

n See page 3 for more information

about approved IEEE1394

3-1

interface cards that has been

tested in compatibility with the

CRW8824IX drive.

connector on your computer (P. 13).

STEP

Make sure that the CRW8824IX

drive is correctly recognized (P. 16).

Start using the CRW8824IX drive.

Use the drive to create an audio CD, to

backup data on your hard drive, or for

whatever purpose suits your needs.

STEP

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Setup Flowchart

Macintosh Users

Make sure that system

STEP

configuration (CPU, RAM, OS and

so on) of your computer meets the

requirements of the CRW8824IX

drive (P. 4).

Yes

STEP

Install the CD writing software.

n Before installing the software,

disconnect all IEEE1394 devices.

STEP

Set up the CRW8824IX drive (P. 10).

1 Turn your computer and the drive both

on (before connection).

2 Connect your computer and the drive

using an IEEE1394 interface cable

that came with the drive.

STEP Make sure that the CRW8824IX

drive is correctly recognized (P. 17).

Before using the drive, make sure that

the drive is recognized by CD writing

software on your computer.

STEP

Start using the CRW8824IX drive.

Use the drive to create an audio CD, to

backup data on your hard drive, or for

whatever purpose suits your needs.

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Setup Procedures

Serial Number

Once you have taken the CRW8824IX drive out of its packaging, you should

immediately note down the serial number found at the rear of the drive under the

bar code. You may need to refer to this number when requesting Customer

Support services. In the box below the following diagram, write down the 10-

character serial number (consisting of 3 letters followed by 7 digits).

Serial number

(3 letters and 7 digits)

Serial Number

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Setup Procedures

Connections

Before connecting the CRW8824IX drive and the computer as described

below, make sure that you have installed appropriate CD writing software

(P. 3, 4). If you newly install the CD writing software, first disconnect all

IEEE1394 devices from your computer. After properly installing the

software, you are ready to connect the devices. For information about how

to install the software, refer to the documentation that came with it.

If your computer has no built-in IEEE1394 port, you will first need to install an

IEEE1394 interface card (purchased separately). For information about how to

install the card, refer to the documentation that came with it.

1 Make sure that the computer is turned on.

2 Make sure that the drive is turned OFF (the POWER switch is not

depressed).

Power ON Power OFF

3 Connect the supplied power cable to the AC IN socket on the drive’s rear

panel.

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Setup Procedures

4 Connect the other end of the power cable to an AC outlet.

n The power unit inside the CRW8824IX will automatically adjust itself to the local

voltage (100 to 240 volts).

5 Press the POWER switch on the drive’s front panel to turn the unit on.

n Make sure both LEDs (ON/DISC and READ/WRITE) on the front panel light up

when you press the POWER switch.

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Setup Procedures

6 Connect either IEEE1394 port on the drive’s rear panel to an IEEE1394

(FireWire or i.LINK) port on the computer using the supplied IEEE1394

interface cable (with a 6-pin connector at each end).

Connection to a PC desktop or tower computer

IEEE1394 port

IEEE1394 ports

IEEE1394

interface cable

CRW8824IX

rear panel

Connection to a PC notebook computer via CardBus card

IEEE1394 ports

IEEE1394

interface card

IEEE1394 ports

IEEE1394

interface cable

CRW8824IX

rear panel

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Setup Procedures

Connection to a Macintosh computer

IEEE1394 (FireWire) ports

IEEE1394 ports

IEEE1394

interface cable

CRW8824IX

rear panel

n You can connect the interface cable to either IEEE1394 port on the CRW8824IX

drive.

n The IEEE1394 standard defines the maximum cable length of a single interface

cable as 4.5 meters. Bear this in mind if using an interface cable longer than the

supplied one.

If your computer has a 4-pin IEEE1394 port connector (especially common

on notebook computers), use a cable with a 6-pin connector on one end and a

4-pin connector on the other.

6-pin IEEE1394 connector

4-pin IEEE1394 connector

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Setup Procedures

Notes on Connecting IEEE1394 Devices

Remember the following notes when connecting the CRW8824IX drive to the

host computer along with other IEEE1394 devices.

● For optimum performance of writing a CD, connect the CRW8824IX directly

or solely to the host computer.

● Do not connect or disconnect any IEEE1394 devices while the CRW8824IX is

in operation (especially when writing to a disc).

● If there is a slower device connected between the host computer and

CRW8824IX drive, the data transfer between CRW8824IX drive and the host

computer will go slow, which may cause failure in writing a CD.

● The IEEE1394 ports on the CRW8824IX drive have 6-pin connectors, but do

not supply power (IEEE1394 bus power).

● If you are using the host computer that does not supply power to the

IEEE1394 bus, turning off the CRW8824IX drive on that bus may cause

“broken communication” between the host computer and the device directly

connected to the CRW8824IX and after. So, do keep all devices turned on

while using them in the chain to avoid such problems.

Connecting Multiple IEEE1394 Peripherals Together

Connecting in a daisy-chain

A single daisy-chain can contain up to

17 devices including the host computer.

CRW8824IX

A maximum single cable length: 4.5m

Connecting in a tree

CRW8824IX

An entire system can contain up to

63 devices including the host computer.

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Setup Procedures

Restricted Connections

Avoid creating a looped connection that sends data output from a device back

to the same device. The illustration below shows an example of such a loop

(at the host computer).

No Good

Connecting and Disconnecting IEEE1394 Devices

Connecting Devices

Your IEEE1394 devices (including the CRW8824IX drive) are supposed to be

connected to an IEEE1394 chain or tree connection even while the host

computer is turned on (hot plug).

n For more information about a IEEE1394 chain or tree connection, refer to page 14.

Disconnecting Devices

When you attempt to disconnect an IEEE1394 device while the computer is

turned on:

● Computers running under Windows 98 Second Edition will freeze.

● Computers running under Windows 2000 allow for disconnection after you

complete the “unplugging” procedure properly.

● Macintosh computers may show an alert message and allow for disconnection

after you properly close the CD writing software and unmount the CD volume

from the desktop.

n For more information about disconnecting IEEE1394 devices while the computer is

turned on, refer to the documentation about your operating system.

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Setup Procedures

Verifying the Hardware Installation

After connecting the CRW8824IX drive to the computer (or an IEEE daisy-chain

or tree), you can verify that the drive is correctly recognized from your computer.

Windows Users

Make sure that the CRW8824IX is recognized by the operating system.

From the Windows 98 Second Edition’s [Start] menu, select [Settings]-[Control

Panels] and open the [System] control panel. In the [System Properties] window,

select the [Device Manager] tab. If you can find a new CD drive icon (YAMAHA

CRW8824E), an IEEE1394 bus controller icon, and an SBP2 icon as shown below,

you have successfully installed both the drive and the IEEE1394 interface card as

Windows OS recognizes both devices.

This screen shot is from Windows 98 Second Edition.

n For more information about how to use the operating system, refer to the

documentation that came with it.

n If there is a

mark next to the icon for the CRW8824IX drive or the IEEE1394 bus

controller, this means that it has not been installed correctly. In either case, the

CRW8824IX drive may not work properly.

n For Windows 2000, double-click [System] in the [Control Panels], select the

[Hardware] tab, and click the [Device Manager] button in [System Properties].

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Setup Procedures

Macintosh Users

On how to verify the CRW8824IX installation in your CD writing software, refer

to documentation that came with it.

n Your CD writing software will show a device name, YAMAHA CRW8824E, which

corresponds to the CRW8824IX drive (product name).

Verifying the FireWire Software Version

1 Select Apple System Profiler from Apple menu.

2 In the Apple System Profiler window, click Devices and Volumes tab.

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Operations

Front Panel

Manual Eject hole

Only use this if no other

method is available for

unloading a disc. (P. 21)

Eject button

Press this button

when you need to

unload a disc.

Remove the disc

after the tray has

opened. (P. 20)

POWER switch

Press this button to

power up the drive

or to turn it off.

Disc tray

The tray is used to

hold the disc. It slides

out from the drive unit

when a disc needs to

be loaded or

unloaded. (P. 20)

READ/WRITE LED

This LED is green

Headphone jack

You can connect

stereo headphones

to this stereo mini

jack and listen to

audio CDs loaded

in the drive.

Headphone

ON/DISC LED

This LED is orange

when the drive is

powered on, and

green when the

drive contains a

disc. (P. 29)

volume control

Adjust this control

to set a suitable

volume level when

listening to an

when data is being

read off a disc, and

orange when data is

being written. It

flashes on and off

intermittently when the

disc is being

audio CD using the

headphone jack.

Slide the knob to

the left to decrease

the volume and to

the right to

accessed. (P. 29)

increase it.

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Operations

Rear Panel

Serial number sticker

(P. 9)

AC IN socket

Connect the supplied

power cable here. (P. 10)

st2

SER. NO.

❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋

LINE OUT

IEEE1394

AC IN

LINE OUT (L/R)

IEEE1394 ports

Analog line level audio

outputs. Connect an external

audio device such as powered

speakers here.

Connect other IEEE1394

devices (including a host

computer) here. (P. 12)

n For more information about how to use the rear panel ports, refer to “Setup Procedures”

(P. 10 to P. 13).

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Operations

Loading a Disc

1 Open the tray by pressing the Eject button on the CRW8824IX drive’s front

panel.

2 Place the disc onto the tray with its label or printing facing upward.

3 Press the Eject button to close the tray.

n When a disc is loaded, the ON/DISC LED is lit up in orange first, then changes to

green. For more details, refer to page 29.

n Do not push or pull the tray using excessive force. Doing so can damage the drive

or the disc. Instead, always use the Eject button to open or close the tray.

Ejecting a Disc

1 Open the tray by pressing the Eject button on the CRW8824IX drive’s front

panel.

2 Remove the disc from the tray.

3 Press the Eject button to close the tray.

n It may not be possible to open the disc tray while a disc is being read or written.

n Only remove the disc after the disc tray has fully opened. Otherwise, you risk

damaging the drive or the disc.

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Operations

Manually Ejecting a Disc in an Emergency

If the disc tray fails to open for some reason, such as malfunction of the internal

spring-loaded mechanism or power outage, it can be opened manually. You

should only attempt to eject a disc manually as a last resort. Malfunctions may

occur if you do this too frequently.

n This operation requires a large paper clip (with a diameter of 2 millimeters or less).

Straighten the clip so that you can insert it into the drive’s Eject hole.

Manual Eject hole

Paper clip

1 Turn the CRW8824IX drive off if it is turned on.

2 Insert a straightened paper clip (with a diameter of 2 millimeters or less)

into the Manual Eject hole on the drive’s front panel.

3 Push the clip gently into the Manual Eject hole until the spring-loaded

mechanism opens the tray. Remove the disc from the tray.

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Troubleshooting

You may encounter troubles while using the CRW8824IX drive. This section

gives symptoms and possible solutions or step-by-step procedures to walk

around. Also refer to the YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drives web sites for more

information.

Visit the YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drives web sites at:

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http://ww w .yamaha-yste.com/ (Europe)

The drive does not power up.

● Make sure that the drive is properly connected to a “live” AC outlet using the

supplied power cable. If necessary, reconnect the cable.

● Make sure that the front panel POWER switch is depressed. As long as the

ON/DISC LED lights up or blinks in green or orange, the drive is successfully

turned on. There may be no hardware trouble (P. 29). If you cannot see any

LED activity, consult your nearest Yamaha dealer for repair.

The computer does not start up.

● Is the IEEE1394 interface card installed correctly?

Refer to the documentation that came with the card for details.

The CRW8824IX drive is not recognized by the operating system.

● Is the drive properly connected to the computer using a known-good

IEEE1394 interface cable?

Make sure the interface cable is fully connected at both ends (P. 12, 13).

● Does the IEEE1394 interface (bus interface) appear in the operating system’s

information window?

Make sure that the IEEE1394 interface is recognized by the operating system

(P. 16, 17).

If not, refer to the documentation that came with the IEEE1394 interface card

or read the documentation that came with your computer for the built-in type

IEEE1394 interface. Consult the manufacturer of your (add-on or built-in)

IEEE1394 interface for possible solutions.

If the operating system recognizes the IEEE1394 interface, but the

CRW8824IX drive is not recognized, consult your nearest Yamaha dealer for

repair.

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Troubleshooting

Pressing the Eject button does not open the disc tray.

● Is the CRW8824IX drive powered up?

If not, go to the previous symptom, “The drive does not power up” (P. 22).

● Are you using the CD writing software?

If so, your CD writing software may lock the tray once the disc is loaded. If

this is the case, try using the eject command from within the software. For

more information, refer to the documentation that came with it. First close

the software, and then try ejecting the disc.

● Can you open the tray after attempting to restart the computer?

Try this sequence: Close all application programs, restart the computer, and

press the Eject button on the drive’s front panel.

● Manually open the tray as a last resort (P. 21).

If this trouble occurs frequently, the drive’s spring-loaded mechanism may be

damaged. Consult your nearest Yamaha dealer for repair.

The disc keeps being ejected.

● Has the disc been placed on the disc tray correctly?

If not, place the disc properly and close the tray.

● Has dust or dirt collected on the disc surface?

If so, clean the disc surface using an air spray or by wiping using a lint-free

cloth. Remember to wipe the surface from the center of the disc to the edge.

Be careful not to scratch it.

● Does the drive accept other disc (audio CD, CD-ROM, blank CD-R disc and

so on)?

When the drive does not accept a specific disc, the disc has a problem such as

scratches on its surface, warping or other reasons. If the drive does not accept

any disc, consult your nearest Yamaha dealer for repair.

The disc is not loaded.

● Does the drive automatically open the tray to eject the disc?

If so, go to the previous symptom, “The disc keeps being ejected.”

● Are you attempting to load a disc supported by the drive?

Make sure that the disc is supported by the drive (P. 5).

● Has dust or dirt collected on the disc surface?

If so, clean the disc surface using an air spray or by wiping using a lint-free

cloth. Remember to wipe the surface from the center of the disc to the edge.

Be careful not to scratch it.

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Troubleshooting

● Does the drive accept other disc (audio CD, CD-ROM, blank CD-R disc and

so on)?

When the drive does not accept a specific disc, the disc has a problem such as

scratches on its surface, warping or other reasons. The drive may also fail to

load even a supported disc if the disc is written improperly.

● Is the drive’s ON/DISC LED lit up correctly?

Normally when loading, the LED will blink in orange when the tray is closed,

then in green when the disc is being loaded, and then finally it will stay lit in

green after the disc has been successfully loaded (P. 29).

If the LED activity is normal and the drive does not accept a specific disc, the

disc has a problem such as scratches on its surface, warping or other reasons.

If the LED activity is abnormal, attempt loading with several discs (supported

by the drive). If the drive does not load any of them with the ON/DISC LED

lit in orange all the time, consult your nearest Yamaha dealer for repair.

No sound is audible when playing back a CD-DA (audio CD) disc.

● Make sure that the LINE OUT (L/R) jacks are properly connected to powered

speakers (optionally available) or other audio equipment. Also make sure all

volume controls are turned up.

The drive ejects or fails to read the disc, or the ON/DISC LED remains lit

in orange after the disc has been set (meaning that the disc has not been

loaded or recognized—P. 29).

● Disconnect the IEEE1394 interface cable from your drive but leave the power

cable connected. Now try loading the disc. If a specific disc is automatically

ejected or not loaded, that disc is a problem. If the drive does not accept any

supported discs (with the ON/DISC LED lit in orange), consult your nearest

Yamaha dealer for repair.

Errors occur when backing up at 6X or 8X speed directly from a separate

CD-ROM drive to the CRW8824IX drive.

● A possible reason is that the CD-ROM drive is not fast enough to transfer data

to the CRW8824IX drive. Please use a high-speed CD-ROM drive. You may

still encounter errors even if you are using a ultra-fast 32X or 42X speed CD-

ROM drive, in which case the problem may be a matter of the reliability in

reading data on that drive. Therefore, before writing directly at 6X or faster

speed on the CRW8824IX drive, you should perform a test by writing a disc

or two.

You can also refer to the following solutions.

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Troubleshooting

The “Buffer Underrun” error message is displayed.

● Try the following:

• Lower the writing speed setting.

• Create an image file of the CD on the computer's hard drive.

• Defragment the hard drive.

• Close other applications such as screensaver, task scheduler, and so on.

• Turn hard drive power management off.

• Deactivate Active Desktop (for Windows users).

• Disable network access.

• Deactivate resident software (Items in Windows task bar or Mac menu bar).

• Make sure that the CD writing software is appropriately configured (See

the documentation for that software).

• Connect the CRW8824IX drive solely to the host computer.

n If there is a slower device connected between the host computer and CRW8824IX

drive, the data transfer between CRW8824IX drive and the host computer will go

slow, which may cause failure in writing a CD.

n Errors can occur if you vibrate the CRW8824IX drive while it is writing to disc.

n When doing packet writing on a CD-RW disc, the actual data capacity becomes

approximately 100MB less than stated on the cover of the disc. It is because packet

writing requires an additional area on the disc.

Unstable operations.

● Do you have several kinds of CD writing software installed to the same

system?

Such a situation may cause conflict, resulting in unstable operations.

● Has dust or dirt collected on the disc surface?

If so, clean the disc surface using an air spray or by wiping using a lint-free

cloth. Remember to wipe the surface from the center of the disc to the edge.

Be careful not to scratch it.

Other symptoms

Your CD writing software does not recognize the CRW8824IX drive.

● That software you are using may not support the drive. Consult the software

manufacturer for compatibility with the CRW8824IX drive.

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Appendix

Writing Modes

Disc-at-Once (DAO)

This mode is used when writing a complete disc in a single pass without pausing.

Data cannot be added later, even if the full capacity of the blank disc has not been

used.

Example: General CD-ROM

650MB

Data

Track 1

Any remaining space

cannot be used

Session 1

Lead-in

Lead-out

Audio

Example: Audio CD

650MB

Audio

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7

Any remaining space

cannot be used

Session 1

Lead-in

Lead-out

n The lead-in and lead-out areas signify the beginning and end points of a session. They

are not part of the data but contain information about the session itself. Basically, a

session consists of a lead-in, data, and a lead-out.

Track-at-Once (TAO)

This mode is used when writing data to a disc one track at a time. More tracks

can be added later if there is enough space left on the disc. This is why Track-at-

Once mode is sometimes referred to as Multisession.

650MB

Data

Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Any remaining space

can be used

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Lead-in

Lead-out

/Lead-in

Lead-out

/Lead-in

Lead-out

n Only the first session of a multisession disc can be played back on a conventional audio

CD player. Single session discs can be played back completely.

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Session-at-Once (SAO)

As a writing method that combines the advantages of the above-mentioned “Disc-

at-Once” and “Track-at-Once,” you can combine multiple tracks into one session

and write them, and then add additional data.

For example, this is the writing method used to create a CD EXTRA format CD.

The audio tracks will be recorded in the first session and the data will be recorded

in the second.

Example: CD EXTRA

650MB

Audio

Track 2

Audio

Data

Track 1

Track 3

Track 4

Session 1

Session 2

Lead-in

Lead-out

/Lead-in

Lead-out

Packet Writing

This mode is used when writing to a track of a disc using small blocks of data

called “packets,” in a manner similar to a floppy disk. This mode is useful when

making small incremental backups of data. You will need to use software which

specifically supports packet writing, such as Adaptec’s DirectCD.

Packet

Same as writing to floppy or hard disk

n Discs must be formatted before they can be used for packet writing. With CD-RW,

erased data can be overwritten until the disc is completely full.

With CD-R, the space used by the erased data cannot be reused and is “masked” so that

it is no longer visible. This can be done up to 100 times.

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Appendix

About the Firmware

Firmware is a small piece of software built into the CRW8824IX drive, and is

used to control the drive’s basic operations. Since it resides in flash memory, it

can be overwritten and updated.

To ensure more reliable operations and enhanced performance of the drive,

updates to the firmware will be made available. You can find information about

the most recent firmware for the drive on YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drives web site.

URL for YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drives web sites:

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http://ww w .yamaha-yste.com/ (Europe)

The most recent user support information, including firmware updates, can be

found in the YAMAHA CD-R/RW Drives web site. Please check this information

regularly.

Verifying the Firmware Version of the CRW8824IX Drive

Windows Users

From the [Start] menu, select [Settings]-[Control Panels] and open the [System]

control panel. In the [System Properties] window, select the [Device Manager]

tab. Double-click on [YAMAHA CRW8824E] and open its Properties window.

The firmware

revision indicated

here varies

depending on the

software version of

the drive.

This screenshot is from Windows 98 Second Edition.

n Windows 2000 operating system does not display the firmware version. Use your CD

writing software to check it.

Macintosh Users

Use your CD writing software to check the firmware version of your CRW8824IX

drive. For details on how to use the software, refer to the documentation that

came with it.

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Appendix

LED Indicator Messages

Status

ON/DISC LED

READ/WRITE LED

Power on (reset)

Ready (no disc)

Loading disc

Ejecting disc

Ready (disc loaded)

Seeking

Preparing to write

Writing

Writing (test mode)

Reading

Lit: Orange

Lit: Green

Blinking: Orange

Blinking: Green

—: Off

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Appendix

CRW8824IX Specifications

Supported Formats

Write

Read

Play

(*4)

CD-DA

CD-G

CD TEXT

CD-ROM (*1)

Mixed Mode CD-ROM

(CD-ROM+CD-DA)

CD-ROM XA (*1)

(*4)

Photo CD (*1)

Video CD

(*2)

CD-i

(*3)

CD EXTRA

(*4)

*1: includes multisession

*2: suitable disc required

*3: suitable application

software required

*4: suitable application software

required for playback

Note) Excludes ADPCM Encode/Decode & Video Encode/Decode functions

Writing Methods

Disc-at-Once (DAO)

Session-at-Once (SAO)

Track-at-Once (TAO)

Packet writing

Writing/Reading Speed

Writing CD-R

CD-RW

1X, 4X, 6X, 8X

2X, 4X, 8X

Reading 24X (max) Full CAV

Note) • Data 10X-24X

• CD-DA extraction: 24X (max)

• Drive can play CD-DA at 1X speed only

• Video CD: 6.9X (max)

• Disc (session closed): 24X (max)

(12 max for packet writing)

• Disc (session not closed): 8X (max)

CD-R 1X, 4X, 6X, 8X Writing: Orange Book Part II Ver. 3.1-specified

WO disc

Note) When writing at 6X or 8X speed, use discs made for

high speed recording

CD-RW 2X, 4X Writing/ReWriting: Orange Book Part III Vol. 1

Version 2.0-specified RW discs

4X, 8X Writing/ReWriting: Orange Book Part III Vol. 2

Version 2.0-specified RW discs

Note) When writing at 2X speed, Orange Book Part III Vol. 1

Version 1.0-specified RW discs available

Data Capacity

700MB (79 min.)

650MB (74 min.)

550MB (63 min.)

Data Transfer Rate

1X: 150 KB/sec

2X: 300 KB/sec

4X: 600 KB/sec

6X: 900 KB/sec

8X: 1,200 KB/sec

10X: 1,500 KB/sec

16X: 2,400 KB/sec

24X: 3,600 KB/sec

Interface

IEEE1394-1995, conformed to P1394a Draft 2.0, 400Mbps

maximum data transfer rate, two 6-pin connector ports (no

power supply to the ports)

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Appendix

Burst Transfer Rate

Data Buffer Size

Average Random Access Time

Sector Size

13.3 MB/sec (max) (asynchronous)

4MB (1,332 sectors)

140 msec (reading)

2,048 ~ 2,352 B

Installing Style

Horizontal

Disc Loading Type

Audio Out

Tray loading

Line Out

Frequency Range: 20 ~ 20,000Hz

Output Level: 1 Vrms

Voltage Rating

100 ~ 240V AC

Current Draw

0.4 A

Power Consumption

Operating Environment

17W

Temperature +5 ~ +35°C

Humidity

25 ~ 80% RH (no condensation)

Dimensions

(includes projection)

Width:

Height:

Depth:

193.2 mm

61.0 mm

266.1 mm

Weight

2.4 kg

The CRW8824IX complies with the following specifications

Compliance Specifications

Details

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