DVR-A03 / DVR-103(OEM)
DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW Writer
DVD-ROM and CD-ROM Reader
ATAPI Tray-load Drive
OP E R AT I N G IN S T R U C T I O N S
Version 1.00
March 7, 2001
Pioneer Corporation
Pioneer New Media Technologies, Inc.
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
Table of Contents
1.0 General Information ........................................................................................................ 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 Positioning the Drive ............................................................................................... 8
5.2 Connections ............................................................................................................ 8
6.0 Specifications.................................................................................................................. 9
6.1 General Functions................................................................................................... 9
6.2 Specific Functions ................................................................................................... 9
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DVR-A03/ DVR-103 Operating Instructions
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.
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 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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DVR-A03/ DVR-103 Operating Instructions
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.
Arrangement – This drive may only be installed horizontally. Do not install the
drive vertically.
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).
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.
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DVR-A03/ DVR-103 Operating Instructions
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
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Write Speed:
DVD-R – CLV 1X and 2X
DVD-RW – CLV 1X
CD-R – CLV 4X and 8X
CD-RW – CLV 4X
Maximum Read Speed:
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.
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Buffer Memory Size:
Read – 512 Kbytes
Write – 2 Mbytes
IDE Data Transfer Mode:
PIO Mode 4
Multi Word DMA Mode 2
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Supports Video CD
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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DVR-A03/ DVR-103 Operating Instructions
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Read Only
– DVD-ROM (single layer/dual layer)
– DVD-R (General and Authoring media)
– Photo CD (single & multiple sessions)
– CD-Extra (CD PLUS)
– CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form 1, Form 2)
– CD-ROM Mode 1
– CD-DA
Read/Write:
– DVD-R (writes to General media only)
– DVD-RW
– CD-R
– CD-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.
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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5) DISC Indicator
Disc / Status
Indicator Activity
blinking green
Tray is Open / Closed
Read Only disc
steady green
steady orange
blinking orange
Recordable disc
Unsupported disc
6) Read/Write Indicator
Disc / Status
Reading a disc
Indicator Activity
steady green
steady orange
blinking orange
Writing a disc
When an error occurs
* abnormal rise of
internal temperature
blinks once, pauses then repeats
* lens or disc is dirty
* other error
blinks twice, pauses then repeats
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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9) Audio Output
connector for analog audio output, uses a Modex 70553 connector
Select the appropriate cable from the following chart:
Pin
1
Name Function
L
Left channel audio output
2
G
G
R
Ground
3
Ground
4
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
1
Name Function
MA*
SL
on Drive set to Master mode
2
on Drive set to Slave mode
on Drive set to Cable Select mode
Reserved
3
CS
4
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
1
Name Function
+12
G
Power supply input for DC +12 V
2
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.
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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.
slide 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.
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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DVR-A03/ DVR-103 Operating Instructions
6.0
SPECIFICATIONS
6.1 General Functions
Installation Position Horizontal installations only
Disc Diameter
12 cm (4.72”) 8 cm (3.15”) *
Transfer Rate
Data Read
(sustained)
DVD-ROM
DVD-R/RW
CD-R/RW
CD
Maximum 5400 kBytes/sec *
Maximum 2700 kBytes/sec *
Maximum 2400 kBytes/sec *
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
(sustained)
DVD
CD
Average 2,859 Kbytes/sec. (2X DVD-R)
DVD-R 1x and 2x CLV
DVD-RW 1x CLV
Average 1,200 Kbytes/sec. (8X CD-R)
Access Time
(Random Average)
DVD-ROM
CD-ROM
200 ms
180 ms
Seek Time
(Random Average)
DVD-ROM
CD-ROM
150 ms
130 ms
6.2
Specific Functions
Audio Output
Line Out
Headphone Out
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
(includes front panel)
5 27/32“ (W) x 1 11/16” (H) x 8 7/32” (D)
148mm (W) x 42.3mm (H) x 208.5mm (D)
Weight
2.2 lbs (1.1 kg)
Temperature Range
Humidity Range
41° F to 113° F (+5° C to +45° C)
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
DVD-R/RW Drive
Pioneer Electronic Corporation
4-1, Meguro 1-chome
Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153
JAPAN
Pioneer New Media Technologies, Inc.
2265 East 220th Street
Long Beach, California 90810
United States of America
(310) 952-2111
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