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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
O
Version 1.00
March 7, 2001
Pioneer Corporation
Pioneer New Media Technologies, Inc.
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This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of this document may be
reprinted, produced, translated or utilized in any form or by any means now known or
hereafter invented including, but not lim ited to, any electronic, mec hanical, photocopying
and recording or information storage and retrieval system means, without the express
written permission from Pioneer New Media Technologies, Inc.
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.
Copyright (c) 2000-2001 Pioneer New Media Technologies, Inc.
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.
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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:
•
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
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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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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.
DVR-A03/ DVR-103 Operating Instructions
Arrangement
drive vertically.
Environment
quantities of dust, high temperatures, high humidity, or subject to excessive
vibrations or shocks.
Power
device.
Read & Retain Instructions
with this drive.
Cleaning
fluids including liquid, aerosol or alcohol-based cleaning products.
Water or Moisture
sources of fluid.
Power Sources
sources. If you are unsure of the power source, consult an authorized Pioneer
representative.
Overloading
power source as this can cause fires or short circuits.
– Turn OFF the system before installing this or any other hardware
– This drive may only be installed horizontally. Do not install the
– Avoid installing this drive in a location with exposure to large
– Read all operating and user information provided
– Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior housing. Avoid using any
– Avoid operating or locating this drive near water or other
– Operate this drive only from the recommended power
– Avoid connecting too many devices to a single wall socket or
Object & Liquid Entry
Avoid spilling any liquids in to or on the outside of the drive.
Condensation
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
shock or other danger. Contact a Pioneer authorized service representative for
repairing this drive (refer to the enclosed Service & Support Card).
– Moisture can form in the operating section of the product if the
– Opening or removing the cover exposes you to possible electrical
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.
– Never push inappropriate objects in to the device.
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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:
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DVD-R – CLV 1X and 2X
DVD-RW – CLV 1X
CD-R – CLV 4X and 8X
CD-RW – CLV 4X
DVR-A03/ DVR-103 Operating Instructions
Maximum Read Speed:
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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:
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Read – 512 Kbytes
Write – 2 Mbytes
IDE Data Transfer Mode:
•
PIO Mode 4
Multi Word DMA Mode 2
Supports Video CD
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5.25” Half-height built in (internal) drive
•
Stereo Audio Output
•
Headphone Output & Volume
•
High Accuracy Tilt Servo Mechanism
•
Supports CD text format
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Read Only
•
DVR-A03/ DVR-103 Operating Instructions
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DVD-ROM (single layer/dual layer)
–
DVD-R (General and Authoring media)
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Photo CD (single & multiple sessions)
–
CD-Extra (CD PLUS)
Read/Write:
•
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DVD-R (writes to General media only)
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DVD-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.
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CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form 1, Form 2)
–
CD-ROM Mode 1
–
CD-DA
–
CD-R
–
CD-RW
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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DVR-A03/ DVR-103 Operating Instructions
5) DISC Indicator
Disc / Status Indicator Activity
Tray is Open / Closed blinking green
Read Only disc steady green
Recordable disc steady orange
Unsupported disc blinking orange
6) Read/Write Indicator
Disc / Status Indicator Activity
Reading a disc steady green
Writing a disc steady orange
When an error occurs blinking orange
* abnormal rise of
blinks once, pauses then repeats
internal temperature
* lens or disc is dirty blinks twice, pauses then repeats
* other error 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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DVR-A03/ DVR-103 Operating Instructions
9) Audio Output
connector for analog audio output, uses a Modex 70553 connector
Select the appropriate cable from the following chart:
Pin Name Function
1 L Left channel audio output
2 G Ground
3 G Ground
4 R 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 Name Function
1 MA* on Drive set to Master mode
2 SL on Drive set to Slave mode
3 CS on Drive set to Cable Select mode
4 Reserved
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 Name Function
1 +12 Power supply input for DC +12 V
2 G 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 b e played on any
player.
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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.
s
lide 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.
DVR-A03/ DVR-103 Operating Instructions
Note: When the mounting screws are loose, vibrations from a spinning disc may
cause a ripping sound.
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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
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3. Connect the drive’s audio output to the sound card, if applicable
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6.0 SPECIFICATIONS
6.1 General Functions
Installation Position
DVR-A03/ DVR-103 Operating Instructions
Horizontal installations only
Disc Diameter
Transfer Rate
Data Read
(sustained)
Data Write
(sustained)
Access Time
(Random Average)
Seek Time
(Random Average)
6.2 Specific Functions
Audio Output
Line Out
Headphone Out
12 cm (4.72”) 8 cm (3.15”) *
DVD-ROM Maximum 5400 kBytes/sec *
DVD-R/RW Maximum 2700 kBytes/sec *
CD-R/RW Maximum 2400 kBytes/sec *
CD 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
DVD Average 2,859 Kbytes/sec. (2X DVD-R)
DVD-R 1x and 2x CLV
DVD-RW 1x CLV
CD Average 1,200 Kbytes/sec. (8X CD-R)
DVD-ROM 200 ms
CD-ROM 180 ms
DVD-ROM 150 ms
CD-ROM 130 ms
0.7 Vrms ± 0.1 Vrms (at 10 k Ω load)
0.6 Vrms ± 0.5 Vrms (at 32 Ω load)
Power Supply DC + 12 V, 0.9 A ; DC + 5 V, 1.6 A
External Dimensions 5
(includes front panel)
148mm (W) x 42.3mm (H) x 208.5mm (D)
27/32
“ (W) x 1
11/16
” (H) x 8
7/32
” (D)
Weight 2.2 lbs (1.1 kg)
Temperature Range 41° F to 113° F (+5° C to +45° C)
Humidity Range 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
Pioneer Electronic Corporation
DVD-R/RW Drive
4-1, Meguro 1-chome
Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153
JAPAN
http://www.pioneer.co.jp
Pioneer New Media Technologies, Inc.
2265 East 220th Street
Long Beach, California 90810
United States of America
(310) 952-2111
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com
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