Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Before using the drive, read all warnings, cautions, notices and other
important safety information contained in these Operating Instructions. Please read the entire manual before using
this drive as it contains important information, such as regulatory data, software license agreement(s), product
registration details, service instructions and guidelines.
WARNING
This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire
or shock hazard, do not place any container filled
with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or
flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain
or moisture.
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WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or
cords associated with accessories sold with the
product may expose you to chemicals listed on
proposition 65 known to the State of California and
other governmental entities to cause cancer and
birth defect or other reproductive harm.
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Wash hands after handling
Precautions Regarding Use
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DANGER – VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
Pioneer may not be held liable for the loss of any data or any other direct or indirect damage suffered as the
result of the use or breakdown of this product. It is strongly recommended to regularly back up all critical data.
Care must be taken not to infringe copyright restrictions under the laws of each country. If this device is used
to record copyrighted materials, approval must be obtained from the respective copyright holders. The
recording of copyrighted materials without the express approval of the respective copyright holders may result
in legal penalties. Pioneer disclaims any and all responsibility for any legal damages resulting from the use of
this device in the unauthorized copying of copyrighted materials.
All names of corporations, products, and systems listed herein, even when the (™) or (®) symbols are omitted,
are considered the registered trademarks of the respective owners.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
IMPORTANT
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CAUTION
This product is a class 1 laser product, but this
product contains a laser diode higher than Class 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.
The following caution label appears on your unit.
Location: bottom of the unit
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION : THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.
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For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
BDR-XD05
IMPORTANT NOTICE
RECORD THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT BELOW.
THE NUMBERS ARE
ON THE BOTTOM.
MODEL NO.
SERIAL NO.
KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE USE.
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Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or
strong artificial light)
Machine Noise Information Regulation 3.
GPSGV: The highest sound-pressure level is 70 dB(A) or less in accordance EN ISO 7779.
This product was classified under the Safety of laser products, IEC 60825-1:2007
[Canadian model only]
is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association.
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Information to User
Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate
the equipment.
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NOTE:
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 and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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CAUTION
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables (with Ferrite-cores attached) and connectors are used to
connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios
and televisions, use shielded cables (with Ferrite-cores attached) and connectors for connections.
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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:
BD/DVD/CD WRITER
Model Number:
BDR-XD05
Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.
Address: P.O. BOX 1760, Long Beach, California 90801-1760, U.S.A.
Phone: 1-800-872-4159
URL: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/
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Safety instructions
To ensure your personal safety and to maximize the full operating potential of your unit, read and follow
these safety instructions.
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.
Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall and
be seriously damaged.
Ventilation – Slots and openings in the chassis are for cooling and proper op
block or cover the openings. Do NOT place this unit on a bed, rug, etc. as this can block the openings.
This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless properly ventilated.
Operation – Avoid moving, lifting or reorienting this drive while a disc is rotating inside.
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 Sources – Operate this drive only from the recommended power sources. If you are unsure of the
power source, consult an authorized Pioneer representative.
Power-Cord Protection – When unplugging the unit, p
the cord or plug with wet hands; doing so could cause an electric short or shock. Do not allow anything
to pinch or rest on the power cord and do not place in a walkway.
Object & Liquid Entry – Never push inappropriate objects into the device. Avoid spilling any liquids into
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 orremoving the cover
Contact a Pioneer authorized service representative for repairing this drive (refer to the enclosed Service
& Support Card).
exposes you to possible electrical shock or other danger.
ull on the plug – not on the cord. Do not handle
eration of the unit. Do NOT
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Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the unit and refer servicing to qualified service personnel in the
• Avoid touching or scratching the signal surface (shiny side) of the
disc.
• Hold the disc by the edges or by the center hold and one edge.
•Do not affix paper or labels to the disc.
•Discard warped or cracked discs as they may cause damage to
the drive.
•Avoid specially shaped discs such as hearts or polygons.
• Remove dust or lint from the disc with a soft cloth by wiping from
the inside to the outside edge rather than in a circular motion.
•Do not use record-cleaning or anti-static agents as the solutions
may cause damage to a disc.
Always be sure to store your discs in proper disc storage cases
when not in use, and always be sure to check for dirt or dust
on discs (especially on the recording side) before use.
following situations:
• When the power cord, plug, or chassis is damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product.
•If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
•If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and can require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
the unit to its nor
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.
About DualDisc Playback – DualDisc is a two-sided disc with one side containing DVD video/audio/etc.
content and the opposite side containing non-DVD content such as digital audio material. The non-DVD
audio side is not compliant with the CD Audio Specification; therefore, may not play. The DVD side of
DualDisc media plays in this unit. For more details about the DualDisc specification, please refer to the
disc manufacturer or your retailer.
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Note
Some discs may not be playable due to different recording formats or the physical condition of the
disc at the time of recording or playback.
*(1) High Speed Media Only
*(2) US, US+CD-RW Only
*(3) When used with a USB 2.0 port, the drive will be unable to write at 6X speed without the installation of the
•A specific application softwar e is necessary to write the formats listed above.
•Supported media required for specific BD, DVD and CD writing speeds.
•Average writing speed may decrease when multiple discs are written during the same session.
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Interface
Front/Top view
1Power/Busy Indicator
Operation status is indicated as follows:
During Power ON: Lights dimly
During reading/writing: Lights
During disc cover open: Lights
2OPEN Button
Press to open the disc cover.
3Disc Cover
Press the OPEN button to open the disc cover
then place a BD, DVD or CD disc onto the tray
with the label facing up. Close the disc cover
gently.
Do not manually force open the disc cover.
Use the Forced Open Lever to open the disc cover during POWER OFF.
Rear/Bottom view
4USB 3.0
USB 3.0 Micro-B Connector
5DC IN
AC Adapter Connector
Some computers may not provide enough power
through two USB ports to operate the drive. An
AC adapter (not included) can be connected to
the drive through the DC IN connector to provide power. For more details, visi
Do not connect any AC adapter other than
specified by Pioneer.
6Forced Open Lever
Use to open the disc cover when the drive is not
powered. If the disc cover fails to open when the
Open button is pressed, turn the power to the
drive OFF and wait approximately one minute until
the disc stops spinning before trying to open the
disc cover. During normal operation, the Open
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About Region codes
•The region code can only be changed five (5) times, including the initial setting.
Please be aware that the fifth change
becomes PERMANENT. Therefore, avoid
changing the region code unless absolutely
necessary.
•Region codes are part of the DVD Standard.
However, region codes on DVD discs are
optional. DVD discs with no specified region
code can be played on all compliant players.
Connection
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Computer
(PC)
USB cable (supplied)
This unit
USB 3.0 port recommended
USB 3.0
For power source
This is a hot-plug unit. Connect the unit to the supplied USB cable.
1Confirm that your computer (PC) has available USB port.
2With your Windows® or Mac® operating system running, use the supplied USB cable to connect
this unit to the PC.
Caution
• Do not disconnect the USB cable during data transfers.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable during the PC start nor any operation with the unit.
Note
• Connection to a USB 3.0 port is recommended, since when a USB 3.0 cable is connected to a USB
2.0 port, the connection will be limited to USB 2.0 performance standards.
• When connecting the unit to a USB 2.0 port, the USB 2.0 high-speed filter driver should be installed.
• This unit can operate with USB 1.1 but will not provide optimum performance.
• Connecting this unit through a USB HUB or using unspecified cables may not guarantee proper
operation.
• In some cases, the use of a single USB port may be insufficient for normal operation.
Use two USB ports for power enhancement.
•If power is insufficient when using two USB ports, connect an AC adapter (not included) through
the DC IN connector on the unit’s rear panel and plug into a wall outlet to deliver power. Connect
the USB cable (included) after connecting the AC adapter for proper operation. For more details
about the AC adapter connection, visit or contact
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/
Phone: 1-800-872-4159
• Do not connect any AC adapter other than specified by Pioneer.
•This BD/DVD/CD WRITER is for use only with compatible UL Listed personal computers that have
Installation Instructions detailing user
• UL Listed, Class 2 AC Adapter (Output 5 V, min. 1.0 A) shall be used.
installation of USB accessories.
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Operations
The unit writes to BD-R/RE media when the supplied software application is installed on your PC. Writing
fails if the PC or operating system does not support the software.
Begin writing to BD-R/RE
1Connect the necessary USB cable.
2Turn on the PC.
3Press the OPEN button, and gently lift the disc cover by hand.
4Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up.
5Close the disc cover gently.
6Start the disc-burning application.
End the writing session
1Quit the disc burning application.
2Press the OPEN button, and gently lift the disc cover by hand.
3Remove the disc.
4Close the disc cover gently.
5Shut down the PC.
•For software installation directions, please refer to the manual available on the software disc included
with your drive. For assistance with writing or playing back discs, see the HELP function within the
software application.
• When the lock mechanism is released, the disc cover needs to be fully opened in order to close again.
Manual disc cover open
Use the Forced Open Lever to remove discs if the disc cover fails to
open and all other methods have been exhausted.
1Shut down the PC.
2Wait for the disc to stop spinning.
3Slide the Forced Open Lever to open the disc cover.
4Gently open the disc cover and remove the disc.
Warning
To prevent injury and damage to the unit, do NOT force the disc
cover to open while the disc is spinning.