Yamaha CDR400c Series User manual

CDR400c
SERIES
READ/
WRITE
ON/
DISC
Recordable
VOL
CD Caddy
User Guide
Guide de I’utilisateur
Bedienungsanleitung

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not
expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/
s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC
authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B”
digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a
residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio
frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful
to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur
in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the product “OFF”
and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-
in to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type
of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Systems Technology, Inc. 100 Century Center
Court, San Jose, CA95112, U.S.A.
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)
Responsible Party: Yamaha SystemsTechnology, Inc.
Address: 100 Century Center Court
San Jose, California 95112
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Type of Equipment: CD Recorder
Model Name: CDR400c
CDR400c-NB
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.
• This manual applies to the CDR400c and CDR400c-NB.
The CDR400c front panel displays theYAMAHA brand name.
The CDR400c-NB front panel does not displays a brand name.

T his output is value measured at a
distance 200mm from the objective lens
surface on the optical pick-up block.
ANSI Class : Class 1
Material : GaAlAs
Wavelength : 780-790 nm
Emission Duration : Continuous
Laser Output Power : Less than 44.6 µW*
*
Laser Diode Properties CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT
This compact disc player is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT label must be
located on the exterior.
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laserstrålning.
VORSICHT : UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENNABDECKUNG
GEOFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
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SPÄRREN ÄR URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTAEJ STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.
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ALTTINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERS TEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTESSEN.
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BYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSETTELS FOR STRÅLING.

WARNING
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❢ WARNING ❢
• The temperature where CDR400c is located
should be between 5ºC and 40ºC (41ºF –
104ºF), when used in a fan-cooled system.
• Do not disassemble the CDR400c cover to
reduce the risk of electric shock.
• Always remove the caddy before transporting
CDR400c.

Important Precautions
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Important Precautions
Please read the following precautions before
attempting to operate CDR400c.
• Always use a caddy marked with a logo .
• CDR400c contains no user serviceable parts.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
• If any of the following should occur, CDR400c
should be serviced by qualified personnel:
Metal objects or liquids get inside CDR400c.
CDR400c does not operate normally or a marked
change in performance is noticed.
• Do not place heavy objects on the caddy, or CD-
R discs.
• Do not open the caddy shutter to touch the disc
surface.
• Do not subject CDR400c and computer to
impact or shock when in use, as this may impair
recording or playback.
• Yamaha is not responsible for any data or infor-
mation losses resulting from the operation of
CDR400c.

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................... 1
CDR400c Features......................................................... 1
Orange Book Compatible Recording ............................ 2
Chapter 1 - System Configuration ............................ 3
For an IBM-PC computer with DOS or Windows........ 3
For a Macintosh computer............................................. 3
About Discs ................................................................... 4
CD Caddy...................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 - Installing the Yamaha CDR400c
Drive ......................................................................................... 5
CDR400c drive settings................................................. 5
Cable Connection .......................................................... 8
Chapter 3 - Operation .................................................... 10
Front Panel................................................................... 10
Inserting a Disc into the Caddy ................................... 11
Loading the Caddy into the CDR400c ........................ 12
Ejecting the Caddy....................................................... 13
Manual Eject (Emergency Use)................................... 13
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 14
Appendix .............................................................................. 15
Specifications............................................................... 15
Front Panel Indicator Key............................................ 16
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Introduction
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing aYamaha CDR400c drive. Please read this
manual before using the drive in order to make the best use of the
superior CDR400c functions.After reading, please retain this manual
for future reference.
CDR400c Features
■ 4xS Recording - 6xS Reading
The CDR400c is a CD-ROM recorder capable of recording at quad
speed (4xS), double speed (2xS), or normal speed (1xS). It can read
discs at up to 6xS.
■ Compatible with Seven Different Formats
The CDR400c can both record and read seven different formats: CD-
ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, CD-DA, CD-Bridge (multisession), CD-
Extra, and Video CD. The CDR400c is also equipped with an analog
audio output terminal (headphones) for CD-DA.
■ SCSI 2 for High-Volume, High-Speed DataTransfer
The CDR400c features SCSI 2, the second generation SCSI interface
for connecting computers and peripheral devices. SCSI 2 provides
high-speed transmission of large quantities of data, which is espe-
cially important when working with image data.
■ Compatible withWindows 95 Plug and Play
SCSI IDs are set automatically by the SCAM protcol (level 1).
■ Orange Book Part 2 Compatible 5-Mode Recording
The CDR400c conforms to the five recording modes outlined in the
Orange Book Part 2: Track at Once, Multisession, Disc at Once, Ses-
sion at Once, and Packet Writing.

Introduction
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Orange Book Compatible Recording
Track at Once
In this mode, data can be recorded to disc one track at a time. Discs
recorded in this mode cannot be played in CD players or CD-ROM
drives other than the CD-R drive until the session is closed.
Multisession
In this mode, data can be recorded to disc in stages (one session at a time).
Additional data can be written later.
Disc at Once
In this mode, data can be recorded to an entire disc in one pass.
It is not possible to write additional data later.
Session at Once
In this mode, data can be recorded to disc one session at a time. To use
this mode, your software must support Session at Once recording.
New sessions can be written later.
PacketWriting
This is useful for data back-up. Smaller units of data can be added to
tracks. To use this mode, your software must support Packet Writing.

Chapter 1 - System Configuration
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Chapter 1 - System Configuration
In order to use the CDR400c, you will require the following.
For an IBM-PC computer with DOS or Windows
The following operating environment is required:
• An IBM/AT or compatible PC with a 486/33MHz or better CPU
• A vacant slot in which to install a SCSI card or a pre-installed
SCSI card
• A vacant half-height bay
• Windows 3.1 or later, or Windows 95
• Sufficient hard disk space
Note: You will need about twice as much space on your hard disk as that
required by the data you wish to write to CD-ROM.
SCSI card and software
Yamaha CDR400c is a “SCSI” device.You will need to install a SCSI
card and some mastering (writing) software in your host computer to
connect the CDR400c.
We recommend the following:
Adaptec SCSI cards: AHA-2940 (PCI),AHA-284x (VL), AHA-2740
(EISA), AHA-154x (ISA), etc.
Use a mastering (writing) software application that supports the
CDR400c.
For a Macintosh computer
The following operating environment is required:
• A Macintosh computer that is equipped with a CPU of 68040 or
higher

Chapter 1 - System Configuration
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About Discs
CD-R Discs
On the CDR400c, you can use conventional CD-R discs that conform
to the Recordable Compact Disc Systems Part II (Orange Book).
Yamaha recommends the followingYamaha CD-R discs:
> CDM12Y63 ( φ 120mm, 63 minutes)
> CDM12Y74 ( φ 120mm, 74 minutes)
> CDM12Y74M (
φ 120mm, 74 minutes)
> CDM12Y74T ( φ 120mm, 74 minutes)
Read-only Discs
You can use discs with the logo which conform to the Compact
Disk Read Only Memory standard (CD-ROM standard,Yellow
Book). If you wish to use the audio functions, use discs with the
logo, which conforms to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard
(Red Book).
CD Caddy
You will require a CD caddy to use
CD-R andAudio CD media.Yamaha’s
optional items do not include a CD
caddy.
Important: Use a caddy marked with the logo
sold in computer stores.

Chapter 2 - Installing the Yamaha CDR400c Drive
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Chapter 2 - Installing the Yamaha
CDR400c Drive
CDR400c drive settings
Before installing the CDR drive into your computer, you will need to
set the following jumpers.You set these jumpers by inserting jumper
connectors into the jumper switch located on the rear panel of the
CDR drive switch.
♦ SCSI ID settings
♦ Parity setting
♦ Terminator setting
♦ Block size setting
Important: Use long-nose pliers to remove or insert jumper connectors.
Rear Panel
Jumper Switch
RGL
AUDIO OUT 124
ID SELECT
PARITY
TERMINATOR
BLOCK SIZE
SER. NO.
SCSI INTERFACE CONNECTOR 1
DC INPUT
+5V G +12V
GL
OUT 124
ID SELECT
PARITY
TERMINATOR
BLOCK SIZE
SCSI IN
PIN 11
PIN 12
PIN 1
PIN 2

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♦ SCSI ID settings
The SCSI ID number is used so that the computer will recognize a
connected SCSI device.You can assign 0 through 7 as the SCSI ID
number. Usually, “7” is reserved for the SCSI card ID number, and
“0” is reserved for the first SCSI device in the chain. Use a number
between 1 and 6 for the CDR400c. Refer to the diagram below for
more information on setting the SCSI ID number. The factory set ID
number is “3”.
Important: If you are using other SCSI devices, be sure to use a unique ID num-
ber for each device.
Note: When you are using Windows 95, and if the SCSI ID setting on the
rear panel is the same as the number assigned to another SCSI device,
the Plug and Play component of Windows 95 will automatically
assign an unused number to the CDR400c (SCAM protcol level 1).
124
SCSI ID 1
124
SCSI ID 2
124
SCSI ID 3
124
SCSI ID 4
124
SCSI ID 5
124
SCSI ID 6
124
SCSI ID 7
SCSI ID Setting
124
SCSI ID 0
SCSIID ID1 ID2 ID4
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0(OPEN) 0(OPEN) 0(OPEN)
0(OPEN) 0(OPEN)
0(OPEN) 0(OPEN)
0(OPEN)
0(OPEN) 0(OPEN)
0(OPEN)
0(OPEN)
1(SHORT)
1(SHORT)
1(SHORT)
1(SHORT)
1(SHORT)1(SHORT)
1(SHORT)
1(SHORT) 1(SHORT)
1(SHORT) 1(SHORT)
1(SHORT)

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♦ Parity setting
Parity ON (with a jumper)
— Parity Check will be performed. Normally, use this setting.
Parity OFF (without a jumper)
— Parity Check will not be performed.
♦ Terminator setting
The terminator setting indicates whether or not this device is the last
connected SCSI device.
Terminator ON (with a jumper)
— Use this setting if the CDR400c is the last device in the internal
SCSI daisy-chain.
Terminator OFF (without a jumper)
— Use this setting if devices other than the CDR400c are in the
internal SCSI daisy-chain and the CDR400c is not the last device.
124
ID SELECT
PARITY
TERMINATOR
BLOCK SIZE 124
ID SELECT
PARITY
TERMINATOR
BLOCK SIZE
Parity ON Parity OFF
124
ID SELECT
PARITY
TERMINATOR
BLOCK SIZE 124
ID SELECT
PARITY
TERMINATOR
BLOCK SIZE
Terminator ON Terminator OFF

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♦ Block size setting
Block size ON (with a jumper)
— Block Size is set to 512Byte/sector. This function is valid only for
workstations, such as those that run UNIX.
Block size OFF (without a jumper)
— Normally, use this setting.
Cable Connection
SCSI cable
Connect a SCSI cable to the SCSI INTERFACE CONNECTOR on
the rear panel of the CDR400c.
At this time, make sure that figure “1” on upper right corner of
the connector will match the red line on the SCSI cable.
124
ID SELECT
PARITY
TERMINATOR
BLOCK SIZE 124
ID SELECT
PARITY
TERMINATOR
BLOCK SIZE
Block Size ON Block Size OFF
RGL
AUDIO OUT 124
ID SELECT
PARITY
TERMINATOR
BLOCK SIZE
SER. NO.
SCSI INTERFACE CONNECTOR 1
DC INPUT
+5V G +12V

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Audio output cable
Connect an audio output cable to the AUDIO OUT connector in the
lower left corner of the rear panel.
Make sure that the projection of the connector is facing upward.
DC power cable
Connect a DC power cable to the DC INPUT connector on the lower
right corner of the rear panel.
Make sure that the notch on the connector is facing upward.
RGL
AUDIO OUT 124
ID SELECT
PARITY
TERMINATOR
BLOCK SIZE
SER. NO.
SCSI INTERFACE CONNECTOR 1
DC INPUT
+5V G +12V
RGL
AUDIO OUT 124
ID SELECT
PARITY
TERMINATOR
BLOCK SIZE
SER. NO.
SCSI INTERFACE CONNECTOR 1
DC INPUT
+5V G +12V

Chapter 3 - Operation
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Chapter 3 - Operation
Front Panel
1CD Caddy insertion slot
The CD caddy is inserted and ejected here. A protective flap covers
the slot.
2Headphone jack
This stereo mini jack allows you to connect headphones and listen to
audio.
3Headphone volume control
This control adjusts the volume level of the headphone output. Rotat-
ing the control clockwise will increase the volume level.
4ON/DISC LED
This indicator lights up in orange when the CDR400c is powered on,
and lights up in green when the CDR400c contains a disc.
5READ/WRITE LED
This indicator lights up in green when data is being read, and flashes
when data is being accessed. It also lights up in orange when data is
being recorded on a disc.
6Manual eject hole
This is used to manually eject a caddy that cannot be ejected in the
usual way. It is for emergency use only.
7Eject button
This button is used to eject the caddy.
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READ/
WRITE
ON/
DISC
VOL
CD Caddy
Recordable

Chapter 3 - Operation
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Inserting a Disc into the Caddy
1. To open the caddy, squeeze the OPEN levers together with
one hand, and lift up the plastic lid with the other hand.
2. Carefully insert the disc, label-side up, into the caddy
while holding the disc by its edge.
Important: Take great care when handling CD-ROM discs. They are more sensi-
tive to damage than audio CDs, and the slightest scratch can render a
disc useless. Do not expose discs to dust, dirt, heat, or moisture.

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3. Make sure that the disc is completely inside the caddy,
then close the lid. Make sure that both catches click shut
and that the lid will not open.
Loading the Caddy into the CDR400c
1. Make sure that the CDR400c does not yet contain a CD
caddy.
2. Hold the caddy with its arrow mark facing up and forward.
3. Insert the caddy into the CD caddy insertion slot slowly.
When the CD Caddy is inserted to the point that 2cm of its
length remains outside the drive, the loading operation
starts, and finishes in a few seconds. (If loading is not fin-
ished successfully, the caddy will be automatically
ejected.)
READ/
WRITE
ON/
DISC
VOL
Recordable

Chapter 3 - Operation
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Ejecting the Caddy
If the CDR400c is powered on:
Press the eject button to eject the caddy.
Note: You cannot eject the caddy if the SCSI command prohibits the eject
operation while the CDR400c is reading data.
Caution: Be sure to remove the CD caddy after it is completely ejected. (Trying
to remove the CD caddy before it is completely ejected may cause the
drive to malfunction.)
If the CDR400c is not powered on:
Pressing the eject button will not eject the CD caddy.
Manual Eject (Emergency Use)
Insert the pin-like tool of 2mm or less in diameter into the manual
eject hole next to the eject button, and push gently in order to eject the
CD caddy manually.
Caution: This technique should be used only as a last resort, for example when
the power is shut off inadvertently, when the loading mechanism fails,
or when the drive does not operate correctly. Frequent use may lead
to malfunction.
Important: After manually ejecting a caddy, you must power off, then power on
the CDR400c before continuing.
READ/
WRITE
ON/
DISC
VOL
Recordable
Press the Eject button

Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
If CDR400c is not performing as expected, look up the symptoms in the following
table, then see what to do.
Symptoms What to Do
The power to the CDR400c is off • Check the DC power cable connection.
The power to the computer is off • Check to see if the SCSI card is correctly
installed.
The CDR400c is not recognized by
the computer. • Check the SCSI cable connection.
• Make sure that SCSI ID numbers are assigned
exclusively.
• Make sure that the last device in the SCSI daisy
chain is terminated correctly.
The CDR400c does not operate cor-
rectly • Install the SCSI driver software again.
The CD caddy cannot be loaded • Check to see if the CDR400c is powered on.
• Make sure that the orientation of the CD caddy
is correct.
• Check to see if you are using a CD caddy with a
logo.
The CD caddy ejects • Make sure that the disc is seated in the caddy
correctly.
Incorrect operation • Make sure that the disc is seated in the caddy
correctly.
• Make sure that the caddy is inserted correctly.
• Make sure that you are using the correct disc.
• Make sure that there is no dust, dirt, or conden-
sation on the disc or caddy.