DVR-X122 - External DVD Player PIONEER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DVR-X122 PIONEER

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. The User Manual for this product is on the enclosed CD-ROM. Before using this product, be sure to read and fully understand all warnings, cautions, notices and other important safety information contained in the User Manual. Also, be sure to read the entire User Manual before using this product for other important information, such as operating information, regulatory information, software license agreement(s), product registration information, service information and the manufacturer's limited warranty. If for any reason you cannot access the User Manual on the enclosed CD-ROM, please contact Pioneer at [e-mail] for a free replacement CD-ROM or a free paper copy of the User Manual.

WARNING: Handling the product’s cord or cords

associated with accessories sold with the unit can expose This product is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place a container filled with liquid near this unit or expose it to other sources of moisture. you to lead, a chemical known by the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash Hands After Handling Cords. This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/ECC). Precautions Regarding Use

• Pioneer may not be held liable for the loss of any data or any other direct or indirect damage suffered as the result of the use or breakdown of this product. It is strongly recommended to regularly back up all critical data.
• Care must be taken not to infringe copyright restrictions under the laws of each country. If this device is used to record copyrighted materials, approval must be obtained from the respective copyright holders. The recording of copyrighted materials without the express approval of the respective copyright holders may result in legal penalties. Pioneer disclaims any and all responsibility for any legal damages resulting from the use of this device in the unauthorized copying of copyrighted materials.
• All names of corporations, products, and systems listed herein, even when the (™) or (®) symbols are omitted, are considered the registered trademarks of the respective owners. CAUTION This product is a Class 1 laser product but this product contains a laser diode higher than Class 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of this product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. The caution label shown to the right appears on top of internal drive unit.

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The lightening flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” with the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to individuals. CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE POSSIBLE RISK

INJURY, DO NOT REMOVE THE

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

Information to User: Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. [For Canadian Model] This Class B apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ƒ Reorient or relocate the receiver or receiving antenna. ƒ Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. ƒ Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the receiver. ƒ Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for assistance. DANGER – VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION: The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Federal Communications Commission Declaration or Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause un-desired operation: Product Name: External DVD / CD Writer Model Numbers: DVR-X122 Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. Address: 1925 E. Dominguez Street, Long Beach, CA 90810 U.S.A. Caution: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to join the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electrical appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors. Operating Environment Operating environment temperature and humidity: +41ºF – +95 ºF (+5ºC – +35 ºC); less than 85% RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install in the following locations:

• Exposed to high humidity or poor ventilation IMPORTANT NOTICE – RECORD THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THIS UNIT BELOW. THE NUMBERS ARE ON THE REAR PANEL. MODEL #: DVR-X122 SERIAL #: KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. is a trademark of the DVD Format / Logo Licensing Corporation.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To ensure your personal safety and to maximize the full operating potential of your unit, read and follow these safety instructions. Read & Retain Instructions – Read all operating and user information provided with this drive. Cleaning – Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior housing. Avoid using any fluids including liquid, aerosol or alcohol-based cleaning products. Water or Moisture – Avoid operating or locating this drive near water or other sources of fluid. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall and be seriously damaged. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the chassis are for cooling and proper operation of the unit. Do NOT block or cover the openings. Do NOT place this unit on a bed, rug, etc. as this can block the openings. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless properly ventilated. Environment – Avoid installing this drive in a location with exposure to large quantities of dust, high temperatures, high humidity, or subject to excessive vibrations or shocks. Power Sources – Operate this drive only from the recommended power sources. If you are unsure of the power source, consult an authorized Pioneer representative. Power-Cord Protection – When unplugging the unit, pull on the plug – not on the cord. Do not handle the cord or plug with wet hands; doing so could cause an electric short or shock. Do not allow anything to pinch or rest on the power cord and do not place in a walkway. Power – Turn OFF the system before installing this or any other hardware device. Overloading – Avoid connecting too many devices to a single wall socket or power source as this can cause fires or short circuits. Object & Liquid Entry – Never push inappropriate objects in to the device. Avoid spilling any liquids in to or on the outside of the drive. Condensation – Moisture can form in the operating section of the product if the drive is taken from cool surroundings to a room with a warmer temperature. Let the drive stand for one to two hours in the new location before turning it ON. Servicing – Opening or removing the cover exposes you to possible electrical shock or other danger. Contact a Pioneer authorized service representative for repairing this drive (refer to the enclosed Service & Support Card). Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the unit and refer servicing to qualified service personnel in the following situations: ƒ When the power cord, plug, or chassis is damaged ƒ If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product ƒ If the product has been exposed to rain or water ƒ If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and can require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation. ƒ When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service

About DualDisc Playback – DualDisc is a new two-sided disc with one side containing DVD video / audio / etc. content and the opposite side containing non-DVD content such as digital audio material. The non-DVD audio side is not compliant with the CD Audio Specification; therefore, may not play. The DVD side of DualDisc media plays in this unit. For more details about the DualDisc specification, please refer to the disc manufacturer or your retailer. Note: Some discs may not be playable due to different recording formats or the physical condition of the disc at the time of recording or playback.

32X (please refer to the previous page in this document) ƒ Buffer Size 2 MBytes (Read/Write) ƒ LCD Tilt-Servo Mechanism ƒ Horizontal orientation ƒ Low vibration mechanism by DRA System ƒ Disc Format (Read/Write) DVD single layer/dual layer / 120mm / 80mm disc DVD-R (when writing, use only 650nm – for General use – media) DVD-R (4X, 8X, 16X, 18X write speed) Dual Layer DVD-R and Double Layer DVD+R DVD-RW (1X, 2X, 4X, 6X write speed) DVD+R (2.4X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 18X write speed) DVD+RW (2.4X, 4X, 8X write speed) DVD-RAM (non-cartridge, Version 2.0, Version 2.1) CD-ROM Mode 1 CD-R XA Mode 2 (form 1, form 2) Photo CD (single and multiple sessions) CD-DA CD-Extra (CD PLUS) Video-CD CD Text CD-R CD-RW / High Speed CD-RW / Ultra Speed CD-RW Note: ƒ A specific application program is necessary to write the formats listed above. ƒ Supported media required for specific DVD and CD writing speeds. ƒ When writing to DVD at 12X, 16X, and 18x use Pioneer-tested media. For media brand information, refer to the Pioneer website: www.pioneerelectronics.com

INTERFACE Front View

If the tray fails to eject when the Eject button is pressed, insert a stiff rod into the hole and push to eject the tray. During normal operation, the eject button should be used to unload the tray. Turn the power to the drive OFF then wait approximately one minute until the disc stops spinning before trying to eject the tray using the Forced Ejection Hole.

Operation status is indicated as follows: During reading Lights During writing Lights

Press the button to unload / load the disc.

Press the Eject button to open the loading tray then place a CD or DVD disc onto the tray with the label facing up. Press the Eject button again or gently push the tray to close and load. Do not attempt to pull out the disc tray forcibly – use the Forced Ejection Hole (1).

The region code can only be changed five (5) times, including the initial setting. Please be aware that the fifth change becomes PERMANENT. Therefore, avoid changing the region code unless absolutely necessary. ƒ Region codes are part of the DVD Standard. However, region codes on DVD discs are optional. DVD discs with no specified region code can be played on all compliant players.

4-pin USB 2.0 I/O Connector

CONNECTIONS Connect the unit to the supplied AC adapter and connect the USB. AC Adapter Connection Connect the AC adapter plug for the DC IN connector on the unit’s rear panel. Use the supplied power cord to connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet. connect to wall outlet AC Adapter (supplied) USB Cable Connection This is a hot-plug unit.

Confirm that your computer (PC) has an available USB port.

With your Windows® operating system running, use the supplied USB cable to connect the external drive to the PC. Note: This unit can operate with a USB 1.1 port but will not provide the specified optimum performance.

Warning: Do not disconnect the unit during data transfers.

UBS cable (supplied) OPERATIONS The unit writes to DVD-R/RW media when the supplied software application is installed on your PC. Writing fails if the PC or operating system does not support the software. Begin Writing to DVD-R/RW:

Press the Eject button to open the tray.

Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up.

Press the Eject button again to close the tray.

Start the burning application. End the Writing Session:

Quit the disc burning application.

Press the Eject button to open the tray.

Press the Eject button again to close the tray.

Turn OFF the unit. For details on how to install the software, please refer to the manual available on the software disc included with the external drive. For assistance with writing or playing back discs, see the HELP function within the software application. Manual Disc Ejection Use the manual eject hole to remove discs if the tray fails to open and all other methods have been exhausted.

Wait for the disc to stop spinning.

Insert a straightened paper clip or small wire into the manual eject hole.

Press firmly until the tray protrudes by at least a ½ inch (5mm to 10mm).

Gently pull the tray straight out and remove the disc. Notes: ƒ To prevent injury and damage to the unit, do NOT force the tray open while the disc is spinning. ƒ Do not place objects in front of the tray while in operation.

SPECIFICATIONS [Position] This unit may be operated horizontally. [Disc Size] 12 cm / 8 cm (Drive does not support non-standard shapes such as business cards, diamond, etc.) [Disc Transfer Rate] Data Read (sustained) DVD

Max. 21.6 MBytes/sec. Max. 6.00 MBytes/sec. Data Write (sustained) DVD

Max. 24.3 MBytes/sec. (Max 18X DVD-R) Max. 6.00 MBytes/sec. (Max. 40X CD-R) (6.6X – 16X CAV Mode over 16 block transfer) (16.2X – 40X CAV Mode over 16 block transfer)

• Media that is dirty or damaged can affect the transfer rate. [Access Time / Seek Time] (Random Averages) Access Time Seek Time [Power] AC Adapter (supplied) Source Rated Output [Physical Information] Dimensions (including front panel) Weight DVD-ROM 130 ms DVD-ROM 120 ms CD-ROM 120 ms CD-ROM 110 ms +12 V DC / 0.9 A, +5 V DC / 1.5 A 100 – 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz +12 V DC / 2 A, +5 V DC / 2 A 6.69”W x 2.28”H x 9.13”D 170mmW x 58mmH x 232mmD

Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity +41˚ F to +95˚ F (+5˚ C to +35˚ C) 5% al 85% (no condensation) – 41˚ F to +140˚ F (–40˚ C to +60˚ C) 5% to 90% (no condensation) [Accessories] ƒ Software disc (x 1) ƒ AC Adapter (x 1) ƒ USB Cable (1.0 m) (x 1) ƒ Warranty Card (x1) ƒ Operating Instructions included on software disc Note:

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INTERFACE Front View

AFTER SALES SERVICE FOR PIONEER PRODUCTS

Please contact the dealer or distributor where you purchased this product for its after-sale service (including warranty conditions) or any other information. In case the necessary information is not available, please contact the Pioneer’s subsidiaries (regional service headquarters) listed below. PLEASE DO NOT SHIP YOUR PRODUCT TO THE COMPANIES at the addresses listed below for repair without advance contact as these locations are not repair facilities. UNITED STATES PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. P.O. Box 1760 Long Beach, CA 90801-1760 United States of America CANADA PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. Customer Support 300 Allstate Parkway Markham, Ontario L 3 R – 0 P 2 Canada Published by Pioneer Corporation All Rights Reserved Copyright ® 2007 Pioneer Corporation ® PIONEER CORPORATION PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro, 1-Chrome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Industrial Solutions Business Division 2265 E. 220 Street, Long Beach, CA 90810 USA PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. 1925 East Dominquez Street, Long Beach, CA 90810 USA www.pioneerelectronics.com/DVRX122support/ Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc. Industrial Products Division 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario, L3R-0P2 Canada www.pioneerelectronics.com/DVRX122support/ For software related issues, please contact: NERO www.nero.com email support: [e-mail] Tel: [phone] (toll call) FAQs: http://www.nero.com/enu/Support.html electronic version created in the USA <DVRX122_OI>