Pioneer DVR DVR 103 User Manual

DVR-A03 / DVR-103(OEM)  
DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW Writer  
DVD-ROM and CD-ROM Reader  
ATAPI Tray-load Drive  
OP E R AT I N G IN S T R U C T I O N S  
Version 1.00  
March 7, 2001  
Pioneer Corporation  
Pioneer New Media Technologies, Inc.  
 
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  
 
Table of Contents  
1.0 General Information ........................................................................................................ 2  
2.0 Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................... 3  
2.1 Drive Precautions.................................................................................................... 3  
2.2 Disc Precautions ..................................................................................................... 3  
3.0 Features ........................................................................................................................... 4  
3.1 Specific Features..................................................................................................... 4  
3.2 Precautions When Playing 8cm (3.15) Discs.......................................................... 5  
4.0 Interface ........................................................................................................................... 5  
4.1 Front View and Vertical installation.......................................................................... 5  
4.2 Back View and Ports ............................................................................................... 6  
4.3 Region Code Information......................................................................................... 7  
5.0 Installation ....................................................................................................................... 8  
5.1 Positioning the Drive ............................................................................................... 8  
5.2 Connections ............................................................................................................ 8  
6.0 Specifications.................................................................................................................. 9  
6.1 General Functions................................................................................................... 9  
6.2 Specific Functions ................................................................................................... 9  
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DVR-A03/ DVR-103 Operating Instructions  
1.0  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
Thank you for buying this Pioneer DVD-ROM 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.  
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 container or medicine bottles.  
CAUTION: 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. For pluggable equipment, install near  
a wall outlet for easy access. The drive is labeled as a Class 1 Laser Product on the  
top of the cover.  
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 unique shapes such as a heart or diamond.  
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 / 872–4159 for additional information.  
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DVR-A03/ DVR-103 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.  
Arrangement This drive may only be installed horizontally. Do not install the  
drive vertically.  
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).  
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.  
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DVR-A03/ DVR-103 Operating Instructions  
Non-standard disc shapes are unusable on this drive. These non-standard  
shapes include hearts, diamonds, polygons, etc.  
3.0  
FEATURES  
The Pioneer DVR-A03/DVR-103 drive supports many current and upcoming formats.  
3.1  
Specific Features  
Write Speed:  
DVD-R CLV 1X and 2X  
DVD-RW CLV 1X  
CD-R CLV 4X and 8X  
CD-RW CLV 4X  
Maximum Read Speed:  
DVD-ROM CAV 4X  
CD-ROM CAV 24X  
DVD-R/RW CLV 2X  
CD-R/RW CAV 16X  
(10.3 24X CAV Mode over 16 block transfer)  
Note: The data transfer rate may fail to be output if the disc is scratched or damaged in  
any way.  
Buffer Memory Size:  
Read 512 Kbytes  
Write 2 Mbytes  
IDE Data Transfer Mode:  
PIO Mode 4  
Multi Word DMA Mode 2  
Supports Video CD  
5.25Half-height built in (internal) drive  
Stereo Audio Output  
Headphone Output & Volume  
High Accuracy Tilt Servo Mechanism  
Supports CD text format  
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DVR-A03/ DVR-103 Operating Instructions  
Read Only  
DVD-ROM (single layer/dual layer)  
DVD-R (General and Authoring media)  
Photo CD (single & multiple sessions)  
CD-Extra (CD PLUS)  
CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form 1, Form 2)  
CD-ROM Mode 1  
CD-DA  
Read/Write:  
DVD-R (writes to General media only)  
DVD-RW  
CD-R  
CD-RW  
Note: High-speed CD-RW writing is not supported.  
3.2  
Precautions When Playing 8cm (3.15) Discs  
Although the DVR-A03/103 drive provides a built-in ring to play an 8cm (3.15)  
disc, it is recommended to read/write to 12cm discs.  
4.0  
INTERFACE  
Before connecting the drive, confirm that the drive bay allows horizontal installations.  
The DVR-A03/103 drive may only be installed horizontally. The next section provides  
information for mounting this drive.  
4.1  
Front View and Vertical installation  
DVR-A03/103 Front View  
1) 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  
2) Phones Headphone jack  
stereo mini-jack for using headphones  
3) Volume Control Headphone Level  
used to adjust the volume for the headphones  
4) Ventilation Holes do not block  
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5) DISC Indicator  
Disc / Status  
Indicator Activity  
blinking green  
Tray is Open / Closed  
Read Only disc  
steady green  
steady orange  
blinking orange  
Recordable disc  
Unsupported disc  
6) Read/Write Indicator  
Disc / Status  
Reading a disc  
Indicator Activity  
steady green  
steady orange  
blinking orange  
Writing a disc  
When an error occurs  
* abnormal rise of  
internal temperature  
blinks once, pauses then repeats  
* lens or disc is dirty  
* other error  
blinks twice, pauses then repeats  
blinks 3 times, pauses then repeats  
7) Eject button  
press to open and close the tray  
8) 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 if OFF, is 60 seconds.  
4.2  
Back View and Ports  
DVR-A03/103 Back View  
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9) 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  
10) 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 upon initial shipment.  
11) Host IDE Interface  
40-pin I/O connector in accordance with ATA specifications  
12) 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  
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.  
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DVR-A03/ DVR-103 Operating Instructions  
5.0  
INSTALLATION  
The following information provides step-by-step instructions to install the drive.  
5.1  
Positioning the Drive  
Install this unit horizontally ONLY. Review all instructions prior to installing the  
drive.  
1. Turn OFF the computer and remove the cover or front panel.  
2. Remove the blank drive-bay cover from the front panel.  
3. Attach the slide rails to the drive.  
slide rails may be purchased from a computer retailer  
4. Insert the drive in to the open bay/slot.  
5. Place the screws in the appropriate holes and tighten.  
Screws must be 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.  
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 drives audio output to the sound card, if applicable  
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DVR-A03/ DVR-103 Operating Instructions  
6.0  
SPECIFICATIONS  
6.1 General Functions  
Installation Position Horizontal installations only  
Disc Diameter  
12 cm (4.72) 8 cm (3.15) *  
Transfer Rate  
Data Read  
(sustained)  
DVD-ROM  
DVD-R/RW  
CD-R/RW  
CD  
Maximum 5400 kBytes/sec *  
Maximum 2700 kBytes/sec *  
Maximum 2400 kBytes/sec *  
Maximum 3,600 kBytes/sec *  
(10.3 24X CAV Mode over 16 block transfer)  
* data transfer rate may not be output if disc is damaged or dirty  
Data Write  
(sustained)  
DVD  
CD  
Average 2,859 Kbytes/sec. (2X DVD-R)  
DVD-R 1x and 2x CLV  
DVD-RW 1x CLV  
Average 1,200 Kbytes/sec. (8X CD-R)  
Access Time  
(Random Average)  
DVD-ROM  
CD-ROM  
200 ms  
180 ms  
Seek Time  
(Random Average)  
DVD-ROM  
CD-ROM  
150 ms  
130 ms  
6.2  
Specific Functions  
Audio Output  
Line Out  
Headphone Out  
0.7 Vrms ± 0.1 Vrms (at 10 k load)  
0.6 Vrms ± 0.5 Vrms (at 32 load)  
Power Supply  
DC + 12 V, 0.9 A ; DC + 5 V, 1.6 A  
External Dimensions  
(includes front panel)  
5 27/32(W) x 1 11/16(H) x 8 7/32(D)  
148mm (W) x 42.3mm (H) x 208.5mm (D)  
Weight  
2.2 lbs (1.1 kg)  
Temperature Range  
Humidity Range  
41° F to 113° F (+5° C to +45° C)  
5% to 85%  
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-A03/DVR-103  
DVD-R/RW Drive  
Pioneer Electronic Corporation  
4-1, Meguro 1-chome  
Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153  
JAPAN  
Pioneer New Media Technologies, Inc.  
2265 East 220th Street  
Long Beach, California 90810  
United States of America  
(310) 952-2111  
 

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