Yamaha CRW-F1DX Owner's Manual - System Requirements

Precautions on Use

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The CRW-F1DX drive is designed to operate in the following computer 

environment. If your computer does not meet these requirements, the CRW-F1DX 

drive may not operate or write at the maximum speed.

For Macintosh

Computer (Macintosh)

• CPU: PowerPC G3, 300 MHz or faster

• RAM: 64MB or more

• Macintosh standard FireWire port

• Macintosh standard USB port

Ultra Speed CD-RW discs

Orange Book Part3 Vol.3-compliant discs

Writing/Rewriting speed

The writing speed settings are available in writing software.

10X, 16X, 24X

• 24X-speed writing/rewriting is enabled with the Partial CAV method.

• Some writing/rewriting speed settings may not be available depending on the 

specification of a disc.

• When using the packet writing method (P. 59) for writing/rewriting onto an Ultra 

Speed CD-RW disc, you can select the 24X Full CAV method. For more details, 

refer to the instruction for the CD writing software. (CD writing software that has 

the feature to select the Full CAV method is required.)

• The Full CAV method is recommended when editing a written file with application 

software.

Device compatibility

Ultra Speed CD-RW discs can be read/played back on a device that supports CD-

RW discs (e.g. CD-ROM drive) or a device that bears the High/Ultra Speed CD-

RW logo.

In order to write or delete an Ultra Speed CD-RW disc, use a CD-RW drive that bears 

the Ultra Speed CD-RW logo. 

A CD-R/RW drive without the logo may not recognize a High/Ultra Speed CD-RW 

disc, resulting in computer malfunction.

Refer to the Yamaha website to check the disc compatibility prior to using a 

YAMAHA CD-R/RW drive without the logo for a High/Ultra Speed CD-RW disc.

URL: http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/computer/

System Requirements

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