DVR-A06 DVD/CD Writer for PCs

UK, London, 19 May 2003
Introduction of DVD/CD Writer for PCs offering outstanding compatibility and wide-ranging writing and reading functions

Pioneer Europe today confirms the introduction of its new DVD/CD writer with an internal ATAPI connection for Windows. The DVR-A06 will be released in the summer this year and builds on the success of the DVD-R/RW format that accounted for 70 per cent [1] of the DVD writers shipped worldwide in 2002. The launch of the DVR-A06 follows the announcement on 8 May from Microsoft Corporation that the next generation of Windows will support the DVD-R/RW format as standard.

Although the market for DVD writers and in particular, the DVD-R/RW format has developed quickly, the fact that several formats exist in the marketplace, can cause confusion among consumers. Indeed, users have requested that DVD writers should handle various formats. In response, Pioneer's new DVR-A06 DVD/CD writer is compatible with +R and +RW discs, in addition to DVD-R and DVD-RW discs.

Thanks to Pioneer's original Precision Recording Technology, the DVR-A06 dramatically improves the writing precision of DVD-RW and ease-of-use. Writing performance is also improved due to the application of Distributed Real-time Defect Management (DRT-DM)[7], a first [2] for DVD-RW writers. In addition, by supporting writing and reading capabilities of +R/+RW media, this new model meets the wide range of requirements for DVD and CD writing and reading.

Furthermore, through a wide variety of software, it is possible to produce DVD-Video discs and import data from discs recorded in the VR (Video Recording) format onto a personal computer. Other functions include data writing through "drag and drop," just like when using a floppy disc, and the ability for multiborder writing and editing on DVD-R and editing DVD-RW[7]. The DVR-A06 ultimately offers easy-to-use, more convenient DVD high-speed writing for PC users.

Main Features
High-speed writing
The DVR-A06 enables high-speed writing of 4x with DVD-R discs[3], 2x with DVD-RW[4], 4x with +R[5] , and 2.4x with +RW. It also enables 16x writing speed for CD-R and 10x for CD-RW. These permit users to select the appropriate medium, according to data size and application.

New Precision Recording Technology
Based on the results of the overwriting performance of a variety of DVD-RW discs, the DVR-A06 utilizes a sequence that supports recording under optimum conditions at all times by preventing the deterioration of media through repeated recording. Consequently, the DVR-A06 ensures stable writing even on discs that are frequently rewritten and prevents recording errors due to variations in disc quality. The DVR-A06 achieves an improvement in DVD-RW recording performance of approximately 10 times compared with the company's previous products.[6]

The DVR-A06 delivers significant advances in the precision of DVD-RW writing while improving the product's ease of use. Recording reliability is enhanced by the application of Distributed Real-time Defect Management (DRT-DM), a first for DVD-RW.[7]

Various original technologies to enhance reliability
The new product offers reliability and quiet operation through the application of a liquid-crystal tilt mechanism, smart laser driver technology, and dynamic resonance absorber (DRA), which are employed in Pioneer's present DVR-A05. The product also includes Buffer Under-run Prevention Function to prevent transfer errors that occur, albeit rarely, at the time of writing on DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW, CD-R, and CD-RW discs:

5.25-inch 1-bay, vertical/horizontal compatible type
The DVR-A06 supports vertical and horizontal installation and can be used with 1-bay, slim-type PCs for expansion.

Variety of software for a wide range of applications
The DVR-A06 is bundled with a high quality software suite that enables users to effortlessly capture and edit video, combined with easy to use authoring, writing and DVD playback functionality.

Software included:

For further information please contact:
Mark Grotefeld
Terry Weerasinghe
Marketing Communications
Pioneer Europe NV
Tel: +44 (0)1753 789789
mark_grotefeld@mmd.pioneer.be
terry_weerasinghe@mmd.pioneer.be

About Pioneer
Pioneer Corporation is a global leader in electronics and audio/video products for the home, car, commerce and industry, particularly in the two core multimedia technologies - Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) and plasma display panels (PDP). Its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: PIO), Euronext Amsterdam, Tokyo Stock Exchange, and Osaka Securities Exchange.