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Pioneer

August 23, 2004
Pioneer Corporation

Pioneer To Introduce New External DVD WriterOffering the industry-leading fast write speeds with quieter operation

DVR-S806-J

August 23, 2004, Tokyo, Japan - Pioneer Corporation announced today the introduction of the DVR-S806-J, the new external DVD writer capable of recording at up to 16x write speed on DVD-R or +R discs^*1 and at up to 4x write speed on DVD+R DL (double-layer) discs*2 with substantially low operation noise. The new model will be available in Japan in early September 2004 at an open price with the monthly production of 4,000 units. Pioneer plans to launch this new writer worldwide almost at the same time.

Pioneer's new external DVD writer realizes not only the industry-leading fast write speeds on DVD-R discs, DVD+R DL discs and +R discs, but also high-quality recording and high reliability with quieter operation owing to Pioneer-developed eminent technologies. Additionally, the writer can sit vertically or horizontally and plugs into standard IEEE1394 and USB 2.0 ports.

The DVR-S806 fully satisfies a wide range of requirements from PC users, such as high productivity, quieter drive, accurate recording and stylized design as well as selected software package that offers both novice and experienced users the ability to easily create professional-looking DVDs.

*1 For 16x write on DVD-R or +R discs, please use Pioneer-recommended 8x discs or media that are designed for this recording speed. (The expected write speed might not be obtained under certain conditions.)

*2 For 4x write on DVD+R DL discs, please use Pioneer-recommended 2.4x discs. (The expected write speed might not be obtained under certain conditions.)

Main features

1 ) Fast write speeds: 16x on DVD-R or +R and 4x on DVD+R DL

The DVR-S806 realizes high-speed recording of up to 16x write speed on DVD-R and +R discs, and up to 4x on DVD+R DL discs by employing Pioneer's original technology. When the writer records at 4x write speed on DVD+R DL discs, the data of 8.5GB can be stored in about 25 minutes (cf. about 45 minutes at 2.4x write speed). It also records at 4x speed^*3 on DVD-RW or +RW, 32x speed^*3 on CD-R, and 24x speed^*3on CD-RW discs.

*3 Please use appropriate media relevant to each write speed.

2 ) Playback Compatibility in all DVD formats

The new writer supports the playback of DVD-RAM^*4, DVD-R, +R and DVD+R DL discs.

*4 Only DVD-RAM Version 2.0 and 2.1 without cartridge supported.

3 ) Standard USB2.0 and IEEE1394 ports

These ports, which realize high-speed processing of a large volume of data, enable users to more smoothly and easier burn a large volume of data onto a DVD disc and playback it. ^*5

*5 With the USB1.1 used, the maximum performance may not be obtained due to insufficient transfer rate. (Sound skip or image skip may occur in DVD playback mode.)

4 ) Stylish design - a silver body with black bezel

This new writer can sit horizontally or vertically when the stand is used.

5 ) Other outstanding features

Various original technologies to improve quality and reliability in recording, including:
- Liquid Crystal Tilt/Thickness Compensator
- Smart Laser Driver technology
- Ultra Dynamic Resonance Absorber
- Buffer Under-run Protection
- Precision Recording Technology
High-speed recording and low noise operation
- Pioneer's original "honeycomb structure" and other improvements to the internal structure have drastically reduced operation noise during high speed rotation.
- "Performance Adjusting Firmware^*6" automatically optimizes the disc's rotation speed depending on user's requirements and keep operation noise at the minimum in the write and read modes.
- "Performance Adjusting Utility", application software bundled with the writer, allows users to manually select the disc rotation mode and more effectively utilize "Performance Adjusting Firmware".
*6 Patent pending
CD-ROM containing a variety of application software, and "DVD Handbook" (in PDF data) supplied with the drive.

Bundled Software provided with the DVR-S806-J (for the Japanese market):

Sonic Solutions "MyDVD", personal authoring software, allows users to easily create a personal DVD title with simple operations.
Sonic Solutions "RecordNow" is easy-to-use disc recording software for DVDs and CDs.
Sonic Solutions "DLA" is packet writing software that supports the popular "quick format" and offers an easy, floppy disk-style writing operation with its drag-and-drop function.
Sonic Solutions "Simple Backup" simplifies irritating backup tasks, making it easy to back up important data, including system data.
Sonic Solutions "CinePlayer" is DVD-Video playback software.
DVD handbook is a guidebook in PDF format, which explains how to use the bundled software, easy to understand even for DVD writer beginners.
"Performance Adjusting Utility" allows users to manually select the disc rotation mode from three modes (Quite, Performance, and Standard) to change the read speed (disc rotation).

DVR-S806-J Specifications:

Supported Discs	Write/record	DVD-R for General, Version 2.0 /4x-speed DVD-R Revision 1.0 (for Video, for Data) /6x-speed DVD-R Revision 2.0 (for Video, for Data) /8x-speed DVD-R Revision 3.0 (for Video, for Data)
		DVD-RW Version 1.1 /2x-speed DVD-RW Revision 1.0 (for Video, for Data)
		DVD-RW Version 1.2 /2x-speed DVD-RW Revision 1.0 (for Video, for Data) /4x-speed DVD-RW Revision 2.0 (for Video, for Data)
		DVD+R Version 1.2
		DVD+RW Version 1.2
		DVD+R DL Version 1.0
		CD-R, CD-RW, High Speed CD-RW, Ultra Speed CD-RW
	Read/playback	DVD-ROM/DVD-Video (Single layer, double layer) DVD-R (for Video, for Data, for Authoring) DVD-RW (for Video, for Data) DVD+R DVD+RW DVD+R DL DVD-RAM (Non-cartridge Version 2.0/Version 2.1 only) CD-ROM/Audio CD CD-R CD-RW, High Speed CD-RW, Ultra Speed CD-RW
Loading Method	Power tray loading
Write/record speed^*7	DVD-R 16x-speed (Zone CLV), 12x-speed (Zone CLV), 8x-speed (Zone CLV), 6x-speed, 4x-speed, 2x-speed, 1x-speed
	DVD-RW 4x-speed, 2x-speed, 1x-speed
	DVD+R 16x-speed (Zone CLV), 12x-speed (Zone CLV), 8x-speed (Zone CLV), 6x-speed, 4x-speed, 2.4x-speed
	DVD+RW 4x-speed, 2.4x-speed
	DVD+R DL 4x-speed, 2.4x-speed
	CD-R 32x-speed (Zone CLV), 24x-speed (Zone CLV), 16x-speed , 10x-speed, 4x-speed
	CD-RW 24x-speed (Zone CLV) ^8, 16x-speed^8, 10x-speed^*9, 4x-speed
Read/playback speed	DVD-ROM/DVD-Video (Single Layer) Quiet mode: Max.5x-speed Performance mode: Max.16x-speed
	DVD-ROM/DVD-Video (Dual Layer) Quiet mode:Max.5x-speed Performance mode: Max.12x-speed
	DVD-R Max.12x-speed
	DVD-RW Max.8x-speed
	DVD+R Max.12x-speed
	DVD+RW Max.8x-speed
	DVD+R DL Max.8x-speed
	DVD-RAM 2x-speed (Zone CLV)
	CD-ROM/Audio CD (Data extraction) Quiet mode: Max.9.3x-speed Performance mode: Max.40x-speed
	Video CD Max.9.3x-speed
	CD-R Max.40x-speed
	CD-RW Max.32x-speed
Data Buffer Capacity	2MB
Interface	USB2.0/USB1.1^*10, IEEE1394
External Size	167(W)×56.2(H)×272.8(D) mm
Net Weight	2.1kg

*7 Please use appropriate media relevant to each write speed.

*8 When an Ultra Speed CD-RW disc is used.

*9 When a High Speed CD-RW disc is used.

*10 With the USB1.1 used, the desired recording speed may not be obtained due to insufficient transfer rate.

Required PC Environment:

Interface	IEEE1394/USB2.0/USB1.1 (IEEE1394/USB2.0 is recommended)
OS	Windows XP^11, Windows 2000^12
CPU	Pentium III 800MHz or higher
Memory	256MB or higher
Hard Disc Size	10GB or more is recommended.
Sound Card	16 bit or higher
Monitor Resolution	1024x768 32bit color is recommended.
Drive Mounting Position	Horizontal/Vertical Mounting
Other Equipment	Video equipments (i.e. VCR, Camcorder) and Capture Card are required.