News Release：Pioneer Ships Industry's First*4.7GB (For Authoring) DVD-R Drive and Media

Tokyo, Japan, June 22, 2000 --- Pioneer Corporation and Pioneer Video Corporation announced today the industry's first industrial use 4.7GB DVD-R drive and media to the Japanese domestic market.

DVR-S201

DVS-R4700SP

< Planning Concept >

DVD-R is a write-once medium that can store any type of digital information such as video, audio, images, multimedia titles and data files. The technology is used widely in the video and multimedia industries for testing, authoring, and developing DVD applications and titles, as well as distribution of DVD content.
In the summer of 1997, the DVD Forum issued the "DVD-R Specification Book Ver. 1.0" to offer a 3.95GB recording capacity. In October 1997, Pioneer announced the industry's first industrial use 3.95GB DVD-R drive, following it's launch of the company's second-generation product in a smaller size and at a lower price in July 1999.
In late May 2000, the DVD Forum issued the "DVD-R for Authoring Specification Book Ver. 2.0" for industrial uses, with the same capacity as other DVD formats of 4.7GB. With it's increased capacity, DVD-R becomes an even more ideal medium for the video and multimedia industries, and also for data intensive storage vertical markets such as medical imaging and document management. Today, Pioneer introduces the industry's first DVD-R Drive and Media complied with 4.7GB DVD-R.

< Main Features >

1 ) An Industry's First 4.7GB DVD-R Drive

The DVR-S201 is the industry's first 4.7GB (for Authoring) DVD-R ready DVD-R drive. A 4.7GB capacity equivalent to that of DVD-ROM and DVD-Video formats can be recorded.

2 ) 3.95GB DVD-R Disc Compatibility

Recording can be made on 3.95GB DVD-R discs, as well as 4.7GB discs.

3 ) Precise Data Recording

By adopting a 635nm short-wave laser, data will be recorded at an error-free precision, which is most ideal for DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, and DVD-Audio software authoring.

< Main Specifications of DVR-S201 >

1. Disc Format Recordable: 3.95GB DVD-R, 4.7GB (For Authoring) DVD-R
   Playback: 3.95GB DVD-R, 4.7GB (For Authoring) DVD-R,
   DVD-ROM (single, dual-layer)
2. Loading System: Tray
3. Continuous Data Transfer Rate:
   DVD-R Recording: 1430Kbyte/sec (1X speed)
   Playback: 2860Kbyte/sec (2X speed)
   DVD-ROM Playback: 2860Kbyte/sec (2X speed)
4. Data Buffer Capacity:
   Recording: 6.75Mbyte
   Playback: 448Mbyte
5. Interface: SCSI-2 (Fast SCSI) Full-pitch 50 pin
6. Dimensions: 198 (W) x 65 (H) x 254 (D) mm
7. Weight: 2.8kg
8. Operating Temperature:+5 to +30 degrees C
9. Operating Humidity: 10% to 80%

< Main Specifications of DVS-R4700SP & DVS-RP4700SP >

1. Structure: Base: Polycarbonate
   Recording Layer: Organic Pigment
   Reflection Layer: Silver
   Protective Layer: UV Coating
2. Recording Capacity: 4.7GB