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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Buffer Memory Size:
Read – 2 Mbytes
Write – 2 Mbytes
IDE Data Transfer Mode:
PIO Mode 4
Multi Word DMA Mode 2
Ultra DMA Mode2
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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 Ω load)
0.7 Vrms ± 0.2 Vrms (at 32 Ω 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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