Disc at Once (DAO), Session at Once (SAO), Track at
Once (TAO), packet writing (variable and fixed packet), Multisession,
Mt. Rainier, AudioMaster.
Formats Supported
CD-DA, CD-ROM, PhotoCD, VideoCD, CD-MRW, CD-I,
CD-Digital, CD-Extra, and CD-Text
Model Number
CRW-F1ZE
If you'll notice. the drive's write speeds jump from 16x to
44x. Although the lack of write speeds my seem bad, the drive relies
on it's "Optimum Write Speed Control". OWSC (as we'll call it),
adjusts the writing speed to the optimum rate for CD-R discs
automatically. Many people may not like this, but I find it suitable
as I am more concerned about writing quality than speed.
Features:
FULL CAV
To develop the CRW-F1 recorder, Yamaha adopted the Full CAV
method for CD-R writing as well as CD-RW rewriting to ensure high-quality
recording even at high speeds. In the Full CAV (Constant Angular Velocity)
writing/rewriting mode, CRW-F1 maintains a constant disc rotation speed
from start to end. By removing any fluctuation in the disc rotation speed,
unwanted vibrations which may affect the writing quality are eliminated,
thanks to Yamaha's newly developed traverse mechanism with dynamic damper.
The new CRW-F1 recorder features a 2'42" recording time for Full 80-minute
CD-R discs (at Full CAV speeds of 44x) along with up to 24x in CD-RW
rewriting. Reading speed and digital audio extraction speed reaches 44x,
while delivering maximum quality and compatibility.
The CRW-F1 is the first CD-RW recorder to offer the
revolutionary DiscT@2TM Laser Labeling System, which allows graphics and
text to be burnt onto CD-R disc, eliminating the need for labels.
Customers can put graphics, such as signatures, logos, memorandums, and
photo images onto CD-R's unused area after data writing. This unique
feature will certainly enhance the CD-R recording experience for many
users.
Yamaha's original technology - SafeBurn(TM) -
features three resources to prevent writing errors that waste time and
media. An 8MB memory buffer creates enough space to keep data from backing
up when transferring at high speeds, Buffer Underrun Protection works to
prevent data transfer interruption, and disc capabilities are
automatically checked before writing begins in order to select the optimum
writing speed and improve reliability.
The CRW-F1 recorder has an "Advanced Audio Master
Quality Recording" mode for writing audio CDs and Data CDs, with less
digital noise or jitter. This unique feature enables recording music CDs
at quality levels master discs are professionally prepared. In addition to
the sound quality enhancement, the mode extends the life of important data
on media. "Advanced Audio Master Quality Recording" supports 1x and 8x
writing speed in addition to the original 4x writing speed. Digital noise
or jitter deteriorates the bit's edge that naturally occurs over time.
When "Advanced Audio Master Quality Recording" mode is enabled, the system
widens the lands and the pits, significantly reducing jitter created
during CD-R recording. The CRW-F1 supports up to 870MB and can record a
maximum of 79 minutes music data with the "Advanced Audio Master Quality
Recording" mode.
Allows you to write, rewrite and backup
data on CD as quickly and easily as you would on a floppy disk. **Mt.
Rainier support adds true drag-and-drop CD rewriting and on-the-fly
formatting to CD creation, making it the first CD recorder that can write
on a CD as easily as a floppy disc drive.
Disk format time is greatly decreased
from approximately 10 minutes down to about 2.
Management and repair of damaged sectors
greatly improved
Additional Features:
Other important features include the buffer management
features.
Yamaha's Buffer management not only includes buffer
underrun protection, but also offers a hefty 8MB buffer memory. Add the OWSC on top of that and it
virtually eliminates coasters. :)
You can multi-task all you want without the worry of
ruining your blank CD's.
