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Pioneer DVR 212D - DVD±RW Drive - Serial ATA Frequently Asked Questions

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DVR-2810 / DVR-212D FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What are the maximum write speeds of the drive?

• DVD-/+ R single layer: 18X

• DVD-/+ R dual layer: 10X

• DVD-RW: 6X

• DVD+RW: 8X

• CD-R/RW: 40X/32X

2. What type of DVD and CD media can the drive read?

• DVD-ROM • DVD-/+R • DVD-Video (ss/sl & ss/dl)

• DVD-RAM • DVD-/+RW • DVD-/+R DL

• CD-R • CD-RW • CD-DA (CD-Audio)

• CD-EXTRA • CD-Text • CD-ROM (Mode 1 & 2)

• Video CD • CD-ROM XA • Photo CD (single/multi session)

3. Will the drive work with Microsoft® Windows® Vista?

Yes, the drive works with All Microsoft Windows versions. This WHQL-certified drive

does not require specific drivers to work in Windows operating systems.

Note: Some bundled software may not work with all Windows versions.

4. Can other Operating Systems (UNIX®, Linux®, etc) control the drive too?

The drive is designed to work with MS Windows operating systems; however, some

customers have successfully installed this model in PCs with UNIX or Linux

Operating systems and with third-party software applications.

Note: Pioneer does not provide technical support for third party drivers. Use

the drivers at your own risk. Contact the driver provider for support.

5. Can the drive be installed Vertically as well as Horizontally?

This drive may be installed in either position.

6. What is the interface of the drive?

• Serial ATA Revision 2.5

• Gen1i Data transfer mode 1.5Gbits/sec

7. How much does the drive weigh?

2 pounds (0.9 kg)

8. How can I get the full 4.7 GB of data on a disc?

The total usable disc space available on 4.7GB DVD-R/RW media is approximately

4.37 Gigabytes. The apparent discrepancy is because DVD formats use one billion

bytes (1000 x 1000 x 1000) to represent a gigabyte, whereas traditional data storage

calculations use a 1024 x 1024 x 1024 value. This amounts to an apparent 7%

difference in the total number of bytes when DVD capacities are compared with the

traditional calculation; in other words, 4.37 GB = 4.7 billion bytes.