Yamaha CD-Rewritable drive combining CD-R, CD-RW and UDF standard packet writing available in June.SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 1997--The new CRW4001, CD Rewritable drive from Yamaha Systems Technology Inc., based on phase change technology, will be available in production quantities in June, 1997. A hybrid drive, CRW4001, combines CD-Record capability with CD-Rewrite capability with a simple media change. Using standard CD-R (CD-Recordable) A writable CD technology using a type of compact disc that can be recorded, but not erased (CD-Rs are "write once" discs). CD-R discs are used to master CD-ROMs, to back up data and to make copies of data for distribution. media, writing speed is 4X normal input speed; using CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) The only rewritable CD technology. CD-RW disks look like other CD media, but with close inspection, they have a more polished surface with a very dark blue-gray cast. media, writing speed is 2X. Both can be read at 6X. The new hybrid CRW4001 conforms to standard Orange Book Part III, Version 1.0 released in October 1996. The CDs produced by the CDR (1) See CD-R and extension. (2) (Call Detail Reporting) See call accounting. (3) (Common Data Rate) A standard sampling rate for digital video for 480i and 576i systems. The rate is 13.5 MHz. See ITU-R BT. version of the drive can be read on ordinary CD-ROM drives for PCs. The CDs produced by the CD-RW are readable on Multi-Read drives. "The new CD Rewritable drive is expected to open the standard storage markets, especially backup," said Daniel Baca, Manager, Sales and Marketing for Yamaha CD Recorders. "The CD Recordable drives are well accepted in data archiving, data distribution and data backup, as well as in software authoring and multimedia. We expect the rewrite capability of the new product to further expand an already fast growing market." CRW4001 Features The newest drive in the Yamaha CDR family includes all of the features of the CDR400 as well as the ability to rewrite over existing data using phase change technology with CD-RW media. These include: -- The generous 2MB data buffer on the recorder to eliminate buffer underrun. -- RapidLinked Packet Writing for higher performance data transfer. Variable and fixed packet writing provide the user with true floppy disk ease-of-use for back up applications and makes more efficient use of available storage space than multi-session products and facilitates writing files of any size to CD. -- Flash ROM allows simple downloading of firmware upgrades, providing an easier development path for software and hardware integrators and OEMs. -- The new CRW4001 offers packet writing, track-at-once and multisession A compact disc capability in which data are recorded in more than one session. Each subsequent recording session can be linked to the previous so that they all appear as one. Each session adds overhead on the disc, because lead-in and lead-out sectors must be recorded each time, which modes. -- Seven standard formats supported include CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , CD-ROMXA CD-ROMXA Compact Disk-Read Only Memory Extended Architecture (both photo CD and Video CD), CD-I (Compact Disc-Interactive) A compact disc format developed by Philips and Sony that held text, audio and animated graphics. It required a CD-I player that contained its own operating system. , CD-DIGITAL AUDIO, CD-Extra and Video CD. -- Running Optimum Power Control (ROPC ROPC Running Optimum Power Calibration (Yamaha CD writer laser power management feature) ROPC Running Optimum Power Control ) maximizes media writing integrity. During the "write" operation, the CRW4001 will automatically control the "write" power for maximizing the error free recording. Bottom line, more media manufacturers' brands will be supported, thus offering a greater choice for the consumer. -- Yamaha will continue its successful policy of supporting all major platforms with the CRW4001. Note: The earlier CDR100 is supported by 25 software developers with 50 separate applications for UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). , Sun, Windows '95, Windows NT, OS2, Novell, NLS, Macintosh, HP9000, DOS, DEC, Amiga and AIX. History Yamaha's dedication to CD Recordable systems development has a long history. -- In 1988, Yamaha developed the PDS (1) (Processor Direct Slot) A single expansion slot on certain, early Macintosh models that was used to connect high-speed peripherals as well as additional CPUs. Providing a channel directly to the CPU, the PDS coexisted with NuBus slots on some models. 100 CD Recordable system, the first in the world to be used as an authoring tool for CD-ROM software development. -- In 1990, at Comdex Spring, Yamaha announced its second generation 2X CD Recorder for the professional market and started delivery, thus mastering the technology of 2X speed recording. -- In 1994 Yamaha released the first half-height CDR drive with 4X record and read. -- Comdex Fall 1996 saw Yamaha announce the 4X record, 6X read CD-R drive. Deliveries began in January 1997. Price and Availability Yamaha CRW4001 will begin shipping in the June/July time frame. Price for single units has not been determined. Note: First shipments will all feature the IDE (ATAPI (AT Attachment Packet Interface) The specification for ATA (IDE) tape drives and CD-ROMs. See IDE. ATAPI - AT Attachment Packet Interface ) interface. Yamaha CD Recorder products are available through distributors: Law Cypress Distributing Company, Optical Laser, Revelation Products Inc., Consan Storage Solutions, New Wave Technologies, Todd Enterprises, Inc., VAD (Value Added Dealer) Same as VAR. International and Yamaha of Canada. Advanced Optical Distribution of Encino California has just joined the ranks of distributors for the Yamaha CDR family of products. Yamaha Systems Technology Inc. was founded to manufacture and market integrated circuits, board level products and complete systems to OEMs and Distributors. The product line includes multimedia audio, graphics and communications products, as well as custom and semicustom ASICs, and CD Recorder products. http://www.yamahayst.com CONTACT: Yamaha Systems Technology Inc. Daniel Baca, 408/467-2300 (CDR Product Manager) dbaca@yamaha.com or The Lekas Group Joyce Lekas, 415/948-8907 lekas@aol.com |
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