Pioneer DVR-A03, 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

PERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Version 1.00

March 7, 2001

Pioneer Corporation

Pioneer New Media Technologies, Inc.

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Every effort has been m ade to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Pioneer is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Document No. DVRA03-103__OI Printed in the United States of America.

Mention of third-party prod ucts is for inf ormational purpos es only and c ontributes neith er an endorsement nor a recommendation. Pioneer assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products.

No investigation has been made of common-law trademark rights in any word. W ords that are known to have c urrent r egistrati ons are s hown with a n initia l cap ital. Many, if not all, hardware and/or software pro ducts referenced in this manual are ide ntified by their trade names. Most, if not all, of these designations are claimed a legally protected trademarks by the com panies that m ake the prod uct. It is not P ioneer's intent to use an y of these names gener icall y and c autions t he re ader to inves tigate an y cl aim ed tr adem ark before using it for any purpose other than to refer to the product to which the trademark is attached.

Pioneer makes no warranty of any kind, express ed or implied, about the contents of this manual, the merchantability of the product or the product's fitness for any particular purpose.

Every precaution has been taken in th e preparation of this manual. Althoug h we tried to thoroughly check that all instructions and information in this manual are accurate and correct, Pioneer can n ot b e and is not res ponsi ble, i n whol e or in par t, f or an y dam age or loss to your data and/or equipm ent that results from your use of th is document or from any information contained herein including, but not limited to, any errors, omissions or typos that may have resulted in an incorrect operation or installation.

IMPORTANT

This equipment has been tested and found to c omply with the lim its for a Clas s 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 r adiate radi o frequenc y energy. If not ins talled an d used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications; ther e are no guarantees that int erference will not occur in a particular installation. If this dri ve does cause harm ful interfer ence to radio or television recep tion, which can be determined by turning the equi pment off and on, the user is encourage d to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit which is different from the

receiver’s circuit

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Table of Contents

1.0 General Infor m a tion ........................................................................................................ 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 Positionin g th e Dri ve ............................................................................................... 8

5.2 Connections............................................................................................................ 8

6.0 Specifications.................................................................................................................. 9

6.1 General Functions................................................................................................... 9

6.2 Specific Functions................................................................................................... 9

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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.

DVR-A03/ DVR-103 Operating Instructions

DANGER

EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM!

WARNING

: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN – AVOID DIRECT

: 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

a wall outlet for easy access. The drive is labeled as a

Class 1 Laser Product

equipment, install near

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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