Yamaha CDR400tx User manual

CDR400tx
CDR-400tx
POWER
Recordable
READ/
WRITE
ON/
DISC
VOL
User Guide
Guide de I’utilisateur
Bedienungsanleitung

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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.
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(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: CDR400tx
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 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.
ADVARSEL
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
VAROITUS
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MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA
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YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1
This compact disc player is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT label must be
located on the exterior.
Varningsanvisning för
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.
ADVARSEL : USYNLIG LASERSTRALNING VED ÅBNING NÄR SIKKERHETSAF-
BYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNDGÅ UDSETTELS FOR STRÅLING.

Important Precautions
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Important Precautions
Please read the following precautions before operat-
ing CDR400tx.
• Do not remove the CDR400tx’s top cover. This
device uses semiconductor laser. Refer all servic-
ing to qualified personnel.
• Do not attempt to touch the inside of the
CDR400tx. Electricity may have been built up
even after you turn off the power.
• CDR400tx is a sophisticated electronic device.
Handle it with care.
• If the fuse blows, CDR400tx should be checked
by a qualified engineer. Do not just replace the
fuse. Replacing the fuse by yourself may cause
the protection circuit to be damaged.
• The CDR400tx uses high-density circuits and
LSIs. Even a small incident may cause malfunc-
tions to occur.
• If CDR400tx operates incorrectly, See “Trouble-
shooting” on page 12. If the problem persists,
consult your CDR400tx dealer.
• Yamaha is not responsible for any data or infor-
mation losses resulting from the operation of
CDR400tx.

Important Precautions
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Installation Precautions
• Install CDR400tx on a level surface.
• Do not install CDR400tx near water, in direct sunlight,
close to heating units, or in areas subject to high or low
temperature extremes, excessive dust, vibration, or severe
shocks.
• Do not expose CDR400tx to extremes of humidity.
• The ambient temperature where CDR400tx is installed
should be between 5 ° C and 40 ° C (41 ° F–104 ° F).
• Using CDR400tx close to a television or radio may cause
interference. Install CDR400tx at least one meter away
from television and radio equipment.
• Do not block the CDR400tx ventilation slots. Install
CDR400tx with at least 10 cm of free space all-around.
• Make sure the CDR400tx power cord is not located in a
position where it is likely to be walked on or pinched by
other equipment.

Important Precautions
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Operating Precautions
• Do not subject CDR400tx to impact or shock when in use.
This may impair recording or playback.
• Do not place heavy objects on CDR400tx.
• Avoid moving CDR400tx from cold to warm places, and
avoid sudden room temperature rises, as condensation that
could cause CDR400tx to malfunction may occur. If con-
densation does occur, wait at least one hour before operat-
ing CDR400tx.
• Do not let liquid or other foreign objects enter CDR400tx.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose
CDR400tx to rain or moisture.
• Always remove the disc before transporting CDR400tx.
• CDR400tx uses an optical pickup that is sensitive to dust
and dirt. Make sure that the disc tray and disc are free of
dust and dirt before loading.
• Use only the power cable supplied. Other cables may cause
interference when CDR400tx is used near to radio and
television equipment.
• CDR400tx should be connected only to an AC receptacle
of the type described in this User Guide or as marked on
the rear panel of CDR400tx.
• Use a soft dry cloth to clean CDR400tx. Stubborn dirt can
be removed using a cloth dampened with water and neutral
detergent solution. Do not use benzine or solvent based
cleaners on CDR400tx.

Preventing Premature Disc Failure
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Preventing Premature Disc Failure
The NUMBER ONE cause of premature disc failure with
recordable CDs is contamination of the recording surface
before recording is completed. To minimize disc failure, use
the following disc-handling guidelines:
• Keep the disc tray and disc as clean and dust-free as
humanly possible during the record process. DO NOT
touch the recording surface, and do not expose the disc tray
and disc to dust or dirt.
• DO NOT BLOW ON THE DISC to remove dust or dirt. To
remove dust from the recording surface use a camera lens
bulb. Be sure to follow the instructions when using the
cloth.
• To remove stubborn dirt or grease from the recording sur-
face use only nonabrasive foam-tipped swabs (such as
Chemtronics Foamtips #120) with a small amount of pure,
denatured alcohol. To avoid scratching the recording sur-
face BE SURE TO USE ONLY LIGHT STROKES, begin-
ning at the disc center, pulling directly towards the disc’s
outer edge.
• Always record in a dust-free environment. If the disc must
be removed from CDR400tx before recording is finished,
store the disc in a clean, dust-free environment.
• If a disc tray accumulates dust, DO NOT USE IT FOR
DISC RECORDING. Always use a clean, dust-free tray
for disc recording.
If CDR400tx is vibrated while recording, the recording may
fail. To avoid such failures observe the following practices:
• Place CDR400tx on a solid, stable surface, away from
high-traffic areas. The surface must allow CDR400tx to
operate in a level, horizontal position.
• Avoid touching or handling CDR400tx when recording.
Note:
Once the disc has been finalized (and no more recording is
possible), it can be handled with the same care that any CD
should be handled.

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................... 1
Accessories.................................................................... 1
CDR400tx Features ....................................................... 2
Orange Book Compatible Recording ............................ 3
Chapter 1 - System Configuration ............................ 4
For an IBM-PC computer with DOS or Windows........ 4
For a Macintosh computer............................................. 4
About Discs ................................................................... 5
Chapter 2 - Touring Around CDR400tx ................... 6
Front Panel..................................................................... 6
Rear Panel...................................................................... 7
Chapter 3 - Installing the Yamaha CDR400tx
Drive ......................................................................................... 8
CDR400tx drive settings ............................................... 8
Cable Connection .......................................................... 9
Chapter 4 - Operation .................................................... 10
Loading a Disc............................................................. 10
Ejecting the Disc.......................................................... 11
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 12
Appendix .............................................................................. 13
Specifications............................................................... 13
Front Panel Indicator Key............................................ 14
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Introduction
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing aYamaha CDR400tx drive. Please read this
manual before using the drive in order to make the best use of the
superior CDR400tx functions. After reading, please retain this man-
ual for future reference.
Accessories
The package should contain the following items along with the drive.
Check to see if you have all these items.
1 Power cable x 1
2 User guide x 1 (this guide)
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CDR400tx
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UserGuide
Guide de l’utilisateur
Bedienungsanleitung
YAMAHA

Introduction
2
CDR400tx Features
■ 4xS Recording - 6xS Reading
The CDR400tx 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 CDR400tx 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 CDR400tx is also equipped with an analog
audio output terminal (headphones) for CD-DA.
■ SCSI 2 for High-Volume, High-Speed DataTransfer
The CDR400tx 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 protocol (level 1).
■ Orange Book Part 2 Compatible 5-Mode Recording
The CDR400tx 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
3
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 can be played in the CDR400tx anytime. They
cannot, however, be played in other CD players until the final record-
ing is made.
Multisession
In this mode, data can be recorded to disc one track at a time and the
disc can be played between recording sessions.
Disc at Once
In this mode, data can be recorded to an entire disc in one pass. To use
this mode, your software must support Disc at Once recording.
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.
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 CDR400tx, 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
• 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 CDR400tx is a “SCSI” device.You will need to install a
SCSI card and some mastering (writing) software in your host com-
puter to connect the CDR400tx.
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
CDR400tx.
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
5
About Discs
CD-R Discs
On the CDR400tx, you can use conventional CD-R discs that con-
form 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 conform to the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard
(Red Book).

Chapter 2 - Touring Around CDR400tx
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Chapter 2 - Touring Around CDR400tx
Front Panel
1 Disc tray
The disc is inserted and ejected here. Pressing the eject button will
open the tray.
2 Headphone jack
This stereo mini jack allows you to connect headphones and listen to
audio.
3 Headphone volume control
This control adjusts the volume level of the headphone output. Rotat-
ing the control clockwise will increase the volume level.
4 ON/DISC LED
This indicator lights up in orange when the CDR400tx is powered on,
and lights up in green when the CDR400tx contains a disc.
5 READ/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.
6 Eject button
This button is used to open or close the tray.
POWER
CDR400tx
1
2 3 4 5
READ/
WRITE
ON/
DISC
Recordable
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Chapter 2 - Touring Around CDR400tx
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Rear Panel
1 AC IN
Connect the included power cable here.
2 CDR ID
Use this switch to set a unique SCSI ID number for the CDR400tx.
3TERMINATOR
This switch is used to set termination. Refer to the terminator setting
section for details.
4LINE OUT (L, R)
These jacks are used to output audio to the amplifier.
5SCSI-1, SCSI-2
These connectors are used to connect the CDR400tx in the SCSI
daisy chain.
4
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Chapter 3 - Installing the Yamaha CDR400tx Drive
8
Chapter 3 - Installing the Yamaha
CDR400tx Drive
CDR400tx drive settings
♦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 CDR400tx.
Use the switch on the rear panel to set a SCSI ID number. The factory
set ID number is “1”.
Caution: If you are using other SCSI devices, be sure to use a unique ID num-
ber for each device. Be sure to turn off the power to the drive before
you set the SCSI ID number.
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 CDR400tx (SCAM protocol level 1).
♦Terminator setting
The terminator setting indicates whether or not this device is the last
connected SCSI device.
Terminator ON
Terminator OFF
CDR ID
1
–
+
Pressing this switch
repeatedly will decrease the
SCSI ID number by one each
Pressing this switch repeatedly
will increase the SCSI ID number
by one each time.
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TERMINATOR
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Chapter 3 - Installing the Yamaha CDR400tx Drive
9
Cable Connection
Power cable
Insert the power cable securely to the “AC IN” connector on the rear
panel.
SCSI cable
Connect the SCSI cable to either of the CDR400tx rear panel SCSI
connectors (1) or (2), and connect the other end of the SCSI cable to
the host computer.
The CDR400tx is not supplied with a SCSI cable.You will need to
obtain one that will fit the drive and the host computer connectors.
SCSI-1
SCSI-2
LINE OUT
CDR ID L
R
ACIN
1TERMINATOR
OFF ON
SCSI-1
SCSI-2
LINE OUT
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OFF ON
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computer,harddiskdrive,etc.

Chapter 4 - Operation
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Chapter 4 - Operation
Loading a Disc
1. Press the eject button to open the tray.
2. Carefully place the disc, label-side up, on the disc tray.
3. Press the disc tray softly or press the eject button again to
close the disc tray.
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.
CDR-400cx
POWER
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DISC
VOL
READ/
WRITE
Recordable

Chapter 4 - Operation
11
Ejecting the Disc
If the CDR400tx is powered on:
Press the eject button to eject the disc.
Note: You cannot eject the disc if the SCSI command prohibits the eject
operation while the CDR400tx is reading data.
Caution: Be sure to remove the disc after it is completely ejected. (Trying to
remove the disc before it is completely ejected may cause the drive to
malfunction.)
If the CDR400tx is not powered on:
Pressing the eject button will not eject the disc.
Press the eject button
CDR-400tx
POWER
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Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
If CDR400tx 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 CDR400tx is off • Check the AC power cable connection.
The power to the computer is off • Check to see if the SCSI card is correctly
installed.
The CDR400tx 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 CDR400tx does not operate
correctly • Install the SCSI driver software again.
The disc tray will not open • Make sure that the power to the drive is turned
on.
The disc ejects • Make sure that the disc is seated in the tray cor-
rectly.
Incorrect operation • Make sure that the disc is seated in the tray cor-
rectly.
• Make sure that you are using the correct disc.
• Make sure that there is no dust, dirt, or conden-
sation on the disc or tray.