Pioneer DVR 212D - DVD±RW Drive - Serial ATA Technical Information

Recordable DVD Media for Select Pioneer Recording Drives
Many manufacturers offer a variety of DVD disc formats and speeds. Pioneer is working closely with these
manufacturers to increase performance and the number of media types that are compatible with our writers.
Pioneer has not determined the compatibility of media from manufacturers other than those included in this
document. Please consult your media manufacturer for more information.
This document provides a brief summary of the media manufacturers that Pioneer tested and determined to be
compatible with the DVD recording writers listed below.
 DVR-112D DVD Writer (PATA)
 DVR-212D DVD Writer (SATA)
Test results show that these drives can write speeds exceeding that of the media's rating. However, this list
does not guarantee that a drive will write at the maximum speed in all situations. Speeds are dependent upon
factors such as drive firmware versions, operating system levels, and environmental conditions.
Note: Drive firmware updates often include support for additional manufacturers' media or higher media
speeds so regularly check the
(http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/article/top/0,,2076_4273,00.html)
Media not listed above may be in the testing process - All lists are periodically updated.
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 DVR-1810 DVD Writer (PATA)
 DVR-2810 DVD Writer (SATA)
Pioneer Electronics website for drive Firmware updates.
Updated: 18-Nov 2008