Pioneer SOUND VISION SOUL DVR 2910 User Manual

DVR-2910 / DVR-215D Frequently Asked Questions  
1. What are the maximum write speeds of the drive?  
DVD-/+ R single layer: 20X  
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?  
ƒ DVD-ROM  
ƒ DVD-RAM  
ƒ CD-R  
ƒ DVD-/+R  
ƒ DVD-/+RW  
ƒ CD-RW  
ƒ DVD-Video (ss/sl & ss/dl)  
ƒ DVD-/+R DL  
ƒ CD-DA (CD-Audio)  
ƒ CD-EXTRA  
ƒ Video CD  
ƒ CD-Text  
ƒ CD-ROM XA  
ƒ CD-ROM (Mode 1 & 2)  
ƒ 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 the Windows operating systems.  
Note: Some bundled software may not work with all versions of Windows.  
4. Can other Operating Systems (UNIX®, Linux®, etc) control the drive too?  
The drive is designed to work with MS Windows operating systems; however, many  
customers have successfully installed earlier drive models in PCs with UNIX or Linux  
Operating systems and with third-party software applications. It is very likely the drive will  
perform in a similar manner for these operating systems.  
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 (SATA) Revision 2.5  
Gen1i 1.5Gbits/sec  
7. How much does the drive weigh?  
1.8 pounds (0.8 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.  
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release date: 6/24/2008  
19.Is it ok to use a cleaning disc on my Pioneer drive?  
Pioneer does not recommend the use of cleaning disc products for DVD drives. Cleaning  
discs were originally designed for CD drives and could damage DVD drive components.  
For an out-of-warranty drive, if the unit begins to act oddly or looks very dirty, try a short  
blast of Electronics-grade (sterile, filtered, moisture-free) canned air aimed at the center  
of the drive mechanism. If this does not clear the problem, please have the drive serviced  
by a Pioneer-authorized service organization.  
20.What tools can be used to verify/test my drive?  
Nero CD/DVD Speed, is one of several free applications available for download from the  
Internet that can evaluate drive performance. Please use the application of your choice.  
21.Can I use credit card-shape or odd-shape discs with the drive?  
No, the drive supports circular 120MM and 80MM disc types only.  
Note: An 80MM disc cannot be used when the drive is mounted vertically.  
22.Will this drive read or write Blu-ray Discs?  
No, Blu-ray discs require a different type of laser than for CD or DVD discs. This drive is  
equipped with lasers for CD and DVD reading/writing only.  
23.What is LightScribe and does this drive support it?  
LightScribe is a patented method of “burning” a label onto the top side of special media  
created for this purpose. The only Pioneer SATA model that is equipped with this  
capability is the DVR-213LS.  
Note: If a drive supports LightScribe, the logo ( ) usually appears on the box.  
24.Why does the software fail to recognize my DVR-213LS as a LightScribe drive?  
The most common cause for this issue is that an earlier version of Nero was installed on  
the system and may not have been completely removed. To be sure that the system is  
“Clean” from older code Nero has a free utility, appropriately named “CleanTools”  
(http://www.nero.com/enu/downloads-cleantools.html ). After the system is cleaned, the  
issue should be resolved.  
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