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DVR-A05 / DVR-105 (OEM) DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW Writer DVD-ROM and CD-ROM Reader ATAPI Tray-load Drive P E R A T I N G N S T R U C T I O N S Version 1.00 November 2002 Pioneer Corporation Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc.
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Pioneer can not be and is not responsible, in whole or in part, for any damage or loss to your data and/or equipment that results from your use of this 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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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...
Table of Contents General Information ......................2 Safety Instructions ......................3 Drive Precautions.......................3 Disc Precautions ......................4 Features..........................4 Accessories........................4 Specific Features .......................5 Precautions When Playing 8cm (3.15”) Discs ............6 Interface..........................6 Front View and Vertical installation ................6 Back View and Ports ....................7 Region Code Information ...................8 Installation...........................8 Positioning the Drive ....................8 Connections .......................8...
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.
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.
• Store discs vertically and in a dust-free case whenever possible. FEATURES The Pioneer DVR-A05/DVR-105 drive supports many current and upcoming formats. Accessories The following items are included in the box with the Pioneer DVR-A05 drive. • Short-circuit socket (1) •...
DVR-A05/ DVR-105 Operating Instructions 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. INTERFACE...
DVR-A05/ DVR-105 Operating Instructions 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: Name Function Left channel audio output Ground Ground...
INSTALLATION The following sections provide step-by-step instructions to install the drive. 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. Turn OFF the computer and disconnect the power cord.
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DVR-A05/ DVR-105 Operating Instructions Connect the cables in the following order: Connect the power cable from the computer. (pay close attention to the polarity on the cable) Connect the IDE interface cable. (confirm that Pin 1 on the drive corresponds to Pin 1 on the cable) Connect the drive’s audio output to the sound card, if applicable.
DVR-A05/ DVR-105 Operating Instructions SPECIFICATIONS 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 DVD Maximum 16.62 MBytes/sec * (sustained) CD Maximum 4.92 MBytes/sec * (13.7 –...
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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 http://www.pioneer.co.jp Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc. Business Solutions Division (BSC) 2265 East 220 Street Long Beach, California 90810 United States of America (310) 952-2000 http://www.pioneerelectronics.com...