Pioneer 215D - DVR - Disk Drive Frequently Asked Questions Manual

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Page 1 of 3 pages release date: 6/24/2008DVR-2910 / DVR-215D Frequently Asked Questions1. 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/32X2. 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 doesnot 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, manycustomers have successfully installed earlier drive models in PCs with UNIX or LinuxOperating systems and with third-party software applications. It is very likely the drive willperform in a similar manner for these operating systems.Note: Pioneer does not provide technical support for third party drivers. Use thedrivers 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/sec7. 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 4.37Gigabytes. The apparent discrepancy is because DVD formats use one billion bytes(1000 x 1000 x 1000) to represent a gigabyte, whereas traditional data storagecalculations use a 1024 x 1024 x 1024 value. This amounts to an apparent 7% differencein the total number of bytes when DVD capacities are compared with the traditionalcalculation; in other words, 4.37 GB = 4.7 billion bytes.

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