3
Macintosh and compatibles:
• Mac OS System 8.0 or newer
• Available SCSI controller port (CRW2100SZ) or available IDE controller port
(CRW2100EZ).
1.1.3) Package Contents
If any of the items 1 through 7 (listed below) are missing from the retail package (excludes
refurbished products), please contact Yamaha Customer Support (see section 7.4). In addi-
tion to the items listed below, this package may contain additional software (see product
box for details) and optional items such as promotional offers.
1.2) About your new Yamaha 3-in-1 CD-RW drive
1.2.1) Major Features of the CRW2100 Series
16X Write Speed:
Write to a blank recordable CD at up to 16X speed, fully recording a 74 minute
CD in under 5 minutes.
10X ReWrite Speed:
CRW2100SZ and CRW2100EZ drives feature rewrite speeds of 10X.
Rewritability feature enables you to re-record a Rewritable CD (CD-RW) up to 999 times.
40X Read Speed:
This drive features 40X Read speed. Now you can simply replace your CD-ROM
drive with a 40X CD-Re-writable model without compromising speed.
Buffer Memory:
All Yamaha CRW2100 Series CD-ReWritable drives offer 8MB of generous
buffer memory, virtually eliminating buffer underrun and preventing wasted time and media.
Pure Phase
TM
Laser System:
Both CRW2100SZ and CRW2100EZ feature this exclusive
Yamaha anti-glare laser technology which eliminates unwanted reflections and glare when
recording a CD, resulting in exceptional reliability.
40X Maximun Audio Ripping Speed:
Ripping is the process of converting CD music
tracks to WAV files for creating music CDs on a PC. CRW2100SZ and CRW2100EZ drive
can rip CDs up to five times faster than conventional CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or other CD-
RW drives.
Flash-ROM Memory:
All Yamaha 3-in-1 drives feature Flash-ROM memory for online
upgradability. You can update your drive’s firmware quickly and easily by visiting
www.Yamaha.com on the World Wide Web.
Tray Loading:
Yamaha CD-RW drives feature the convenient tray loading mechanism,
eliminating the need to search for missing caddies.
RapidLinked™ Packet Writing:
Add files to a CD one at a time with drag and drop, floppy-
disc-like ease using Yamaha’s RapidLinked
™
Packet Writing. Archiving and backing up
to CDs has never been easier or more efficient.
SCSI Interface:
CRW2100SZ supports the reliable, high-performance SCSI format, and include
the latest SCSI-3 (Ultra SCSI) command sets.
E-IDE Interface:
CRW2100EZ supports the popular, easy-to-install, E-IDE format.
1.2.2) Main Applications for Yamaha’s 3-in-1 CD-RW Series of Drives:
Music:
Record your own original music on CDs or compile your favorite songs and
create new Audio CDs.
Images & Graphics:
Most scanned or digital photos, digital video and computer generated
graphics are notoriously large to record on contemporary, portable media. Now you can
1. Internal CD-ReWritable drive
2. Quick Start Guide (this booklet)
3. Yamaha/Adaptec Installation CD-ROM
4. 3mm mounting screws (total of 4)
5. SCSI Ribbon Cable (CRW2100SZ only)
6. E-IDE Ribbon Cable (CRW2100EZ only)
7. Audio Cable (audio output to soundcard input)
8. 1 Blank CD-Recordable (CD-R) media
9. Registration and Warranty Card
10. Adobe Software CD-ROM
11. Late Breaking News
(if applicable)
