The DVR-108 is capable of writing at speeds up to 16x maximum on DVD-R and +R discs that are designed for this recording speed, as well as specified 8x media. With 16x media not yet available, Pioneer's DVR-108 is allowing customers to write on currently available 8x media at faster speeds by capitalizing on Pioneer's over specification technology, a writing strategy designed to allow the DVR-108 to record at higher speeds with certain media. The double-layer technology extends data storage capacity on DVD recordable discs from 4.7 gigabytes to 8.5 gigabytes. The new drive is also dual format, which support DVD-R and DVD-RW disc formats as well as the +R and +RW formats to eliminate consumer confusion.
Pioneer engineers focused on improving the writing/recording quality and reliability for high-speed writing. New technology accommodates for variances in blank media. Some of the technological advancements include:
(UL)(LI)Quiet Drive technolgoy which reduces the operating noise by about 75%.(/LI)(LI)Pioneer-developed Liquid Crystal Control System for precise recording onto the surface of discs that may be warped or of uneven thickness.(/LI)(LI)Smart Laser Driver to provide a precise laser pulse control and achieve more reliable recording for high-speed writing.(/LI)(LI)Precision Recording Technology, which utilizes an auto-adjustable writing technique to enable recording under the best conditions for each disc characteristic at all times. This technology, first introduced in the DVR-A06, enables the DVR-108 to achieve optimal initial writing performance and helps to minimize the normal deterioration of re-recordable discs due to repeated writing. As a result, the quality for repeatedly used DVD-RW discs is up to 10 times better than previous writers.(/LI)(LI)An< Ultra Dynamic Resonance Absorber that reduces vibrations that can affect performance during high-speed recording and playback of some discs. With this feature, the high precision servo system remains stable during both high-speed recording and playback.(/LI)(/UL)Write Support
DVD
DVD-R 4.7GB, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
CD
CD-R 700 (type 80), 650MB (type 74), CD-RW, Highspeed CD-RW, Ultraspeed CD-RW
Read Support
DVD DVD-ROM, DVD-VIDEO (Single & Dual layer), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+r, DVD+RW & DVD-RAM CD CD-ROM(Mode1&2), CD-ROM XA, CD-DA (CD Audio), Video CD, PhotoCD (single/multi-session), CD EXTRA, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-RW Interface ATAPI Interface ATA/ATAPI-5 IDE Data Transfer Mode PIO Mode 4, Multi Word DMA Mode 2, Ultra DMA Mode 4 (Ultra DMA 66 Auto Interface Analog Audio Output Write Speed DVD-R 16x, 12x, 8x, 6x, 4x, 2x, 1x DVD - RW 4x*4, 2x, 1x DVD + R 16x, 12x, 8x, 6x, 4x. 2.4x DVD + RW 4x, 2.4x DVD+R DL*2 4x, 2.4x CD - R 32x, 24x , 16x, 10x, 4x CD - RW 24x, 20x, 16x, 10x, 4x Read Speed DVD-ROM (Single) Max 16x CAV DVD-ROM (Dual) Max 12x CAV DVD+R, DVD-R Max 12x CAV DVD+RW, DVD-RW Max 8x CAV DVD+R DL*2 Max 8x CAV DVD-RAM 2x CLV CD-ROM Max 40x CAV CD-R Max 40x CAV CD-RW Max 32x CAV CD-DA (DAE) Max 40x CAV CD-DA Max 9.3x CAV Video-CD Max 9.3x CAV Access Time (random average) CD-ROM 130 msec DVD-ROM 140 msec Seek Time (random average) CD-ROM 120 msec DVD-ROM 130 msec Other Specifications Data Buffer 2 MBytes Mounting Orientation Horizontal and Vertical Maximum Power Consumption 25.25W Dimensions (W x H x D) 148 x 42.3 x 198mm, 5-13/16" x 1-11/16" x 7-13/16" Net Weight 1.1 kg, 2.42lbs