Pioneer DVR-A04 User manual

DVR-A04 / DVR-104(OEM)
DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW Writer
DVD-ROM and CD-ROM Reader
ATAPI Tray-load Drive
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Version 1.00
March 21, 2002
Pioneer Corporation
Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc.
Business Solutions Division

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Copyright (c) 2002 Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc.
Document No. DVRA04-104__OI
Printed in the United States of America.
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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.

IMPORTANT
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. If not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio
communications; there are no guarantees that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this drive 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 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 Information ........................................................................................................ 2
2.0 Safety Instructions..........................................................................................................3
2.1 Drive Precautions.................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Disc Precautions ..................................................................................................... 4
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 ....................................................................................................................... 7
5.1 Positioning the Drive ............................................................................................... 7
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 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.
DANGER: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN – AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM!
WARNING: 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
equipment, install near
a wall outlet for easy access. The drive is labeled as a
Class 1 Laser Product
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 uniquely shaped media such as heart, diamond, etc.
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.
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 –Turn OFF the system before installing this or any other hardware
device.
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.
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.
Object & Liquid Entry –Never push inappropriate objects in to the device.
Avoid spilling any liquids in to 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 or removing the cover exposes you to possible electrical
shock or other danger. Contact a Pioneer authorized service representative for
repairing this drive (refer to the enclosed Service & Support Card).

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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.
Non-standard disc shapes are unusable on this drive. These non-standard
shapes include hearts, diamonds, polygons, etc.
3.0 FEATURES
The Pioneer DVR-A04/DVR-104 drive supports many current and upcoming formats.
3.1 Specific Features
•Write Speed:
DVD-R –CLV 1X and 2X
DVD-RW –CLV 1X
CD-R –CLV 4X and 8X
CD-RW –CLV 4X
CD-RW (high-speed) –CLV 4X
•Maximum Read Speed:
DVD-ROM –CAV 6X
CD-ROM –CAV 24X
Note: The data transfer rate may fail to be output if the disc is scratched or damaged in
any way.
•Buffer Memory Size:
Read –2 Mbytes
Write –2 Mbytes
•IDE Data Transfer Mode:
PIO Mode 4
Multi Word DMA Mode 2
Ultra DMA Mode2
•Supports Video CD
•5.25”Half-height built in (internal) drive
•Stereo Audio Output
•Headphone Output & Volume

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•High Accuracy Tilt Servo Mechanism
•Supports CD text format
•Disc Format Read/Write:
–DVD-ROM (single layer/dual layer) 120 & 80 mm –CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form 1, Form 2)
–DVD-R General (also
reads
Authoring media) –CD-ROM Mode 1
–DVD-RW –CD-R
–Photo CD (single & multiple sessions) –CD-RW (standard & high speed)
–CD-Extra (CD PLUS) –CD-DA
3.2 Precautions When Playing 8cm (3.15”) Discs
Although the DVR-A04/104 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.
4.0 INTERFACE
Before connecting the drive, confirm that the drive bay allows horizontal installations.
The DVR-A04/104 drive may only be installed horizontally. The next section provides
information for mounting this drive.
4.1 Front View and Vertical installation
DVR-A04/104 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

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4) Read/Write Indicator
Disc / Status Indicator Activity
During reading steady green
During writing steady orange
When an error occurs blinking orange
* abnormal rise of
internal temperature blinks 1 time, pauses then repeats
* lens or disc is dirty blinks 2 times, pauses then repeats
* other error blinks 3 times, pauses then repeats
5) Ventilation Holes –do not block
6) Eject button
press to open and close the tray
7) 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 is OFF is 60 seconds.
4.2 Back View and Ports
DVR-A04/104 Back View
8) 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

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9) 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
4Reserved
5Reserved
* Pin #1 is active upon initial shipment.
10)Cooling Fan
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 be played on any
player.
5.0 INSTALLATION
The following information provides step-by-step instructions to install the drive.
5.1 Positioning the Drive
The DVR-A04/104 is designed with disc-clamps on the tray so that the drive can
be installed horizontally or vertically. Review all instructions prior to installing the
drive.

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1. Turn OFF the computer and disconnect the power cord.
2. Remove the cover or front panel.
3. Remove the blank drive-bay cover (5.25”slot shield) from the front panel.
4. Attach the slide rails to the drive.
s
lide rails may be purchased from a computer retailer
5. Insert the drive in to the open bay/slot.
6. 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.
Note: When the mounting screws are loose, vibrations from a spinning disc may
cause a ripping sound.
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
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 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 8,100 kBytes/sec *
(sustained) 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
Data Write DVD Average 2,700 Kbytes/sec. (2X DVD-R)
(sustained) CD Average 1,200 Kbytes/sec. (8X CD-R)
Access Time DVD-ROM 200 ms
(Random Average) CD-ROM 180 ms
Seek Time DVD-ROM 150 ms
(Random Average) CD-ROM 130 ms
HOST Interface Specifications
PIO Mode 4, Multi word DMA Mode 2 16.6 Mbytes/sec
Ultra DMA mode 2 33.3 Mbytes/sec
6.2 Specific Functions
Audio Output
Line Out 0.7 Vrms ± 0.1 Vrms (at 10 k Ωload)
Headphone Out 0.6 Vrms ± 0.5 Vrms (at 32 Ωload)
Power Supply DC + 12 V, 0.7 A ; DC + 5 V, 1.4 A
External Dimensions 5 27/32“(W) x 1 11/16”(H) x 7 25/32”(D)
(includes front panel) 148mm (W) x 42.3mm (H) x 197.7mm (D)
Weight 2.65 lbs (1.2 kg)
Temperature Range 40°F to 140°F (+5°C to +85°C)
Humidity Range 5% to 85%
Storage Temperature - 40°F to 140°F (- 40°C to +60°C)
Storage Humidity 5% to 85% (no condensation)
Note: Specifications, due to improvements, subject to modification without notice.

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DVR-A04/DVR-104
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 220th Street
Long Beach, California 90810
United States of America
[phone]
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com