Pioneer DVD Recorder DVR 105 User Manual

DVR-A05 / DVR-105(OEM)  
DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW Writer  
DVD-ROM and CD-ROM Reader  
ATAPI Tray-load Drive  
OP E R A T I N G IN S T R U C T I O N S  
Version 1.00  
November 2002  
Pioneer Corporation  
Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc.  
Business Solutions Division  
 
IMPORTANT  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. There are no guarantees that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this drive does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to  
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit which is different from the  
receiver’s circuit  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help  
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two 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.  
Product Name: DVD-R/RW CD-R/RW Writer  
Model Name: DVR-A05 (or DVR-105)  
Responsible Party Name: Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc.  
Customer Support Division  
Address: 1925 E. Dominguez Street, Long Beach, CA 90810 USA  
Phone: (310) 952-2820  
 
Table of Contents  
1.0 General Information ...........................................................................................................2  
2.0 Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................3  
2.1 Drive Precautions.......................................................................................................3  
2.2 Disc Precautions ........................................................................................................4  
3.0 Features...............................................................................................................................4  
3.1 Accessories................................................................................................................4  
3.2 Specific Features .......................................................................................................5  
3.3 Precautions When Playing 8cm (3.15”) Discs............................................................6  
4.0 Interface...............................................................................................................................6  
4.1 Front View and Vertical installation............................................................................6  
4.2 Back View and Ports..................................................................................................7  
4.3 Region Code Information ...........................................................................................8  
5.0 Installation...........................................................................................................................8  
5.1 Positioning the Drive ..................................................................................................8  
5.2 Connections ...............................................................................................................8  
6.0 Specifications ...................................................................................................................10  
6.1 General Functions....................................................................................................10  
6.2 Specific Functions....................................................................................................10  
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DVR-A05/ DVR-105 Operating Instructions  
1.0  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
Thank you for buying this Pioneer drive. Please read through these operating  
instructions to understand your unit properly. After you have finished reading the  
instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.  
IMPORTANT: Record the model number and serial number below.  
Model Number: DVR-A05  
Serial Number:  
DANGER: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN – AVOID DIRECT  
EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM!  
WARNING: This unit is not waterproof. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose  
drive to rain or moisture. Also, avoid placing near an item that may leak or lose water  
such as a flowerpot, vase, cosmetics containers or medicine bottles.  
CAUTION: The drive is labeled as a Class 1 Laser Product on the top of the cover. This  
product contains a laser diode of a higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do  
not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all  
servicing to qualified personnel.  
Do not remove the cover. Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate  
authorization invalidates the warranty.  
Using controllers, making adjustments or performing procedures other than those  
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
The use of optical instruments with this product increases eye hazard.  
This product complies with the EMC Directives (89/336/EEC amended by 92/31/EEC  
and 93/68/EEC).  
The Generation of Acoustical Noise is less then 70dB (ISO7779/DIN45635).  
(For Canadian model: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.)  
Play only round discs rather than uniquely shaped media such as heart, diamond, etc.  
AFTER-SALES SERVICE FOR PIONEER PRODUCTS:  
Contact your dealer or distributor for after-sales and warranty service. Please provide  
any necessary warranty documents or other pertinent information with the return  
shipment. If the documents are unavailable, please contact the Pioneer regional service  
headquarters listed below.  
Please contact Pioneer Service 800 / 421–1613 for additional information.  
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DVR-A05/ DVR-105 Operating Instructions  
2.0  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
To ensure your personal safety and to maximize the full operating potential of your drive,  
read and follow the precautions listed below.  
2.1  
Drive Precautions  
This section discusses installation concerns and drive maintenance.  
Environment – Avoid installing this drive in a location with exposure to large  
quantities of dust, high temperatures, high humidity, or subject to excessive  
vibrations or shocks.  
Power – Turn OFF the system before installing this or any other hardware  
device.  
Read & Retain Instructions – Read all operating and user information provided  
with this drive.  
Cleaning – Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior housing. Avoid using any  
fluids including liquid, aerosol or alcohol-based cleaning products.  
Water or Moisture – Avoid operating or locating this drive near water or other  
sources of fluid.  
Power Sources – Operate this drive only from the recommended power  
sources. If you are unsure of the power source, consult an authorized Pioneer  
representative.  
Overloading – Avoid connecting too many devices to a single wall socket or  
power source as this can cause fires or short circuits.  
Object & Liquid Entry – Never push inappropriate objects in to the device.  
Avoid spilling any liquids in to or on the outside of the drive.  
Condensation – Moisture can form in the operating section of the product if the  
drive is taken from cool surroundings to a room with a warmer temperature. Let  
the drive stand for one to two hours in the new location before turning it ON.  
Servicing – Opening or removing the cover exposes you to possible electrical  
shock or other danger. Contact a Pioneer authorized service representative for  
repairing this drive (refer to the enclosed Service & Support Card).  
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DVR-A05/ DVR-105 Operating Instructions  
2.2  
Disc Precautions  
Cracked or warped discs may damage the drive. If a disc breaks inside of the  
unit, pieces are likely to strike the optics.  
When working with DVD (or CD) recordable media, follow the guidelines below:  
Avoid touching or scratching the signal side (shinier side) of the disc.  
Hold the disc by the edges or by the center hole.  
Do not affix paper labels to the media.  
Avoid using non-standard disc shapes such as hearts, polygons, etc.  
Remove dust or lint from the disc with a soft dry cloth by wiping from the  
inside to the outside edge rather than in a circular motion.  
Do not apply record cleaning fluids, anti-static solutions or chemicals to  
clean a disc.  
Store discs vertically and in a dust-free case whenever possible.  
3.0  
FEATURES  
The Pioneer DVR-A05/DVR-105 drive supports many current and upcoming formats.  
3.1  
Accessories  
The following items are included in the box with the Pioneer DVR-A05 drive.  
Short-circuit socket (1)  
Audio cable (1)  
Mounting screws (4)  
Operating Instructions (1)  
DVR-A05 bundled software CD-ROM disc  
DVR-A05 Software Installation Guide  
Pioneer DVR-105 drive ships without the bundled software and the Software  
Installation Guide.  
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DVR-A05/ DVR-105 Operating Instructions  
3.2  
Specific Features  
Write Speed:  
DVD-R – CLV 1X and 2X  
DVD-R (high speed) – CLV 1X, 2X and 4X  
DVD-RW – CLV 1X  
DVD-RW (high speed) – CLV 1X and 2X  
CD-R – CLV 4X, 8X, 12X and 16X  
CD-RW – CLV 4X  
CD-RW (high-speed) – CLV 4X and 8X  
Maximum Read Speed:  
DVD-ROM (single) – CAV 12X  
DVD-ROM (dual) – CAV 8X  
DVD-R/RW – CAV 6X  
CD-ROM/R/RW – CAV 32X  
Note: The data transfer rate may fail to be output if the disc is scratched or damaged in  
any way.  
Buffer Memory Size:  
Read – 2 Mbytes  
Write – 2 Mbytes  
IDE Data Transfer Mode:  
PIO Mode 4  
Multi Word DMA Mode 2  
Ultra DMA Mode2  
Supports Video CD  
5.25” Half-height built in (internal) drive  
Stereo Audio Output  
Headphone Output & Volume  
LCD Tilt Servo Mechanism  
Horizontal and Vertical orientation available  
Low vibration mechanism by DRA system  
Supports CD text format  
Disc Format Read/Write:  
DVD-ROM (single layer/dual layer) 12cm & 8cm  
DVD-R General (also reads Authoring media)  
DVD-R 4X high speed General (revision 1.0)  
DVD-RW  
CD-ROM Mode 1  
CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form 1, Form 2)  
CD-R  
CD-RW (standard & high speed)  
CD-Extra (CD PLUS)  
CD-DA  
DVD-RW 2X high speed (revision 1.0)  
Photo CD (single & multiple sessions)  
Note: To burn a disc, install the appropriate application.  
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DVR-A05/ DVR-105 Operating Instructions  
3.3  
Precautions When Playing 8cm (3.15”) Discs  
Although the DVR-A05/105 drive provides a built-in ring to play an 8cm (3.15”)  
disc, it is best to work with 8cm media only when the drive is mounted  
horizontally.  
4.0  
INTERFACE  
4.1 Front View and Vertical installation  
DVR-A05/105 Front View  
1) Forced Ejection hole  
if the eject button fails to function, insert a stiff rod into the hole and push gently and  
steadily until the disc ejects.  
WARNING: Before forcing an ejection, verify that the computer power is OFF and  
that the disc has stopped spinning in the drive. The approximate time for a disc to  
stop spinning once the power is OFF is 60 seconds.  
2) Phones – Headphone jack  
stereo mini-jack for using headphones  
Using the headphones jack does not affect audio output. The audio output on the  
rear panel remains active at all times.  
3) Volume Control Knob – Headphone Level  
Turning the knob to the right increases the volume to the headphones.  
4) Busy Indicator – lights during disc reading or writing  
5) Ventilation Holes – do not block  
6) Eject button  
press to open and close the tray  
7) Disc Tray - Auto-loading using the Eject button  
place a disc on the tray with the label facing up then press again to close the tray  
WARNING: Do not attempt to pull the tray out by using force.  
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DVR-A05/ DVR-105 Operating Instructions  
4.2  
Back View and Ports  
DVR-A05/105 Back View  
8) Audio Output  
connector for analog audio output, uses a Modex 70553 connector  
Select the appropriate cable from the following chart:  
Pin  
1
Name Function  
L
Left channel audio output  
2
G
G
R
Ground  
3
Ground  
4
Right channel audio output  
9) Device Configuration Jumper  
Turn OFF the unit then set this jumper switch to select the drive use mode  
supporting the computer (jumpered = ON; no jumper = OFF)  
Pin  
1
Name Function  
MA*  
SL  
on Drive set to Master mode  
2
on Drive set to Slave mode  
on Drive set to Cable Select mode  
Reserved  
3
CS  
4
5
Reserved  
* Pin #1 is active when shipped from the factory.  
10) Host IDE Interface  
40-pin I/O connector in accordance with ATA specifications  
11) DC Input  
power supply input for DC +5 V and +12 V  
Pin  
1
Name Function  
+12  
G
Power supply input for DC +12 V  
2
Ground  
3
G
Ground  
4
+5  
Power supply input for DC +5 V  
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DVR-A05/ DVR-105 Operating Instructions  
4.3  
Region Code Information  
The maximum number of times the Region Code may be changed is five (5),  
including the initial setting. The fifth change becomes PERMANENT.  
Note: Region Codes are part of the DVD Standard, however, Region Codes on DVD  
discs are optional. DVD discs with no specified Region Code may be played on any  
player.  
5.0  
INSTALLATION  
The following sections provide step-by-step instructions to install the drive.  
5.1  
Positioning the Drive  
The DVR-A05/105 tray is designed with disc-clamps so that the drive can be  
installed horizontally or vertically. Review all instructions prior to installing the  
drive.  
1. Turn OFF the computer and disconnect the power cord.  
2. Remove the bezel or front cover from the computer.  
3. Remove the drive-bay cover (5.25” slot shield) from the PC’ s front panel.  
4. Attach the slide rails to the drive.  
(slide rails may be purchased from a computer retailer)  
5. Insert the drive in to the open bay/slot.  
If the computer requires that the drive be fixed in to place, refer to the PC’s  
operating instructions. When using screws, select screws shorter than 5mm  
(3/16”) in length. Longer screws may damage the drive.  
Note: When the mounting screws are loose, vibrations from a spinning disc may  
cause a ripping sound.  
5.2  
Connections  
The computer provides power for the drive rather than an external power source.  
Do not use any other power supply for this drive. The computer needs to be  
turned OFF during this procedure.  
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DVR-A05/ DVR-105 Operating Instructions  
Connect the cables in the following order:  
1. Connect the power cable from the computer.  
(pay close attention to the polarity on the cable)  
2. Connect the IDE interface cable.  
(confirm that Pin 1 on the drive corresponds to Pin 1 on the cable)  
3. Connect the drive’s audio output to the sound card, if applicable.  
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DVR-A05/ DVR-105 Operating Instructions  
6.0  
SPECIFICATIONS  
6.1 General Functions  
Installation Position Horizontal or Vertical installations  
Disc Diameter  
12 cm (4.72”) 8 cm (3.15”) *  
(not available when drive is mounted vertically)  
Transfer Rate  
Data Read  
(sustained)  
DVD Maximum 16.62 MBytes/sec *  
CD Maximum 4.92 MBytes/sec *  
(13.7 – 32X CAV Mode over 16 block transfer)  
* data transfer rate may not be output if disc is damaged or dirty  
Data Write  
(sustained)  
DVD Average 5.54 MBytes/sec. (4X DVD-R)  
CD Average 2.46 MBytes/sec. (16X CD-R)  
Access Time  
(Random Average)  
DVD-ROM 140 ms  
CD-ROM 130 ms  
Seek Time  
(Random Average)  
DVD-ROM 120 ms  
CD-ROM 100 ms  
HOST Interface Specifications  
PIO Mode 4, Multi word DMA Mode 2  
Ultra DMA mode 2  
16.6 Mbytes/sec  
33.3 Mbytes/sec  
6.2  
Specific Functions  
Audio Output  
Line Out  
Headphone Out  
0.7 Vrms ± 0.1 Vrms (at 10 k load)  
0.7 Vrms ± 0.2 Vrms (at 32 load)  
Power Supply  
DC + 12 V, 0.6 A ; DC + 5 V, 1.1 A  
External Dimensions  
(includes front panel)  
5 27/32“ (W) x 1 11/16” (H) x 7 25/32” (D)  
148mm (W) x 42.3mm (H) x 197.7mm (D)  
Weight  
2.43 lbs (1.1 kg)  
Operation  
Temperature  
41° F to 113° F (+5° C to +45° C)  
5% to 85%  
Humidity Range  
Storage Temperature - 40° F to 140° F (- 40° C to +60° C)  
Storage Humidity 5% to 90% (no condensation)  
Note: Specifications, due to improvements, subject to modification without notice.  
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DVR-A05/DVR-105  
DVD-R/RW & CD-R/RW Writer  
Pioneer Electronic Corporation  
4-1, Meguro 1-chome  
Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153  
JAPAN  
Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc.  
Business Solutions Division (BSC)  
2265 East 220th Street  
Long Beach, California 90810  
United States of America  
(310) 952-2000  
 

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