Pioneer DVR-116D
1. Introduction, features
Review Pages
2. CD/DVD reading
3. CD error correction
4. DVD error correction
5. CD-R burning - Memorex 48x
6. CD-R burning - Verbatim 48x
7. CD-RW burning - Verbatim 24x
8. Optimal Writing Speed Technology
9. DVD-R burning - CMCMAG AM3 18x
10. DVD-R burning - DAXON 016S 16x
11. DVD-R burning - MCC 03RG20 20x
12. DVD-R burning - RITEK F1 18x
13. DVD-R burning - TTH02 20x
14. DVD-R burning - TYG03 20x
15. DVD+R burning - DAXON AZ3 20x
16. DVD+R burning - MCC 004 16x
17. DVD+R burning - OPTODISC R16 16x
18. DVD+R burning - PRODISC R05 20x
19. DVD+R burning - RICOHJPN R03 18x
20. DVD+R burning - YUDEN T03 20x
21. DVD-R DL burning - MKM 03RD30 10x
22. DVD-R DL burning - MKM04RD30 12x
23. DVD+R DL burning - MKM 003 10x
24. DVD+R DL burning - RITEK S06 12x
25. DVD-RW burning - MKM01RW6X01 6x
26. DVD+RW burning - MKM A03 3.3x
27. Summary of DVD burning tests, Bitsetting, overburning
28. Conclusion
Pioneer just released the all new DVR-116D. This PATA High Speed Dual Format Drive is not just another high speed DVD writer. Bundled with the new Optimal Writing Speed technology, the DVR-116D can adjust the writing speed of every burn, so that the produced disc's data integrity and quality will be as good as possible. All you have to do is one click, and then the drive will take care of the rest, ensuring top burning quality for your media.
The DVR-116D is also Pioneer's first drive capable of burning DVD±R media at 20X and DVD±R DL media at 12X. It's twin brother, the Pioneer DVR-116, will also burn toy DVD-RAM discs and it will be also available soon.
- Drive Features & Specification
Key features | DVR-116D |
• Max 20X writing speed for DVD-R/+R • Max 12X writing speed for DVD-R DL / +R DL (Dual / Double Layer media) • Max 5X reading speed for DVD-RAM |
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• Multi-effect LCD Tilt Servo Compensator Mechanism • Ultra-DRA (Dynamic Resonance Absorber) low vibration mechanism • Performance adusting firmware • Disc-Resonance Stabiliser • Supports "Buffer Under Run" protection (CD and DVD) |
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• Data buffer size: 2MB | |
Specifications | DVR-116D |
Write Support | • DVD-R Ver. 2.0 and 2.1 (for general 4.7GB) • DVD-R DL (Dual layer) Ver.3.0 (8.54GB) • DVD-RW Ver.1.0, 1.1 and 1.2 (4.7GB) • +R Ver 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 (4.7GB) • +R DL (Double Layer) Ver 1.0, 1.1 (8.54GB) • +RW Ver 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 (4.7GB) • +RW High-Speed Ver 1.0 (4.7GB) • Photo CD (single and multiple session) • Video CD • CD-DA • CD-Extra • CD-Text • CD-R (Type 74 - 650MB, Type 80 - 700MB) • CD-RW (Supports AM2) • HS CD-RW (Supports AM2) • US CD-RW (Supports AM2) • US+ CD-RW (Supports AM2) |
Read Support | • DVD (DVD-5; Single layer, single sided 4.7GB) • DVD (DVD-9; Dual layer, single sided 8.54GB) • DVD (DVD-10; single layer, dual sided 9.4GB) • DVD (DVD-18; Dual layer, dual sided 17.09GB) • DVD-R Ver.1.0, 1.1 and 1.2 (4.7GB) • DVD-R Ver. 2.0 and 2.1 (for general 4.7GB) • DVD-R DL (Dual layer) Ver.3.0 (8.54GB) • DVD-RW Ver.1.0, 1.1 and 1.2 (4.7GB) • +R Ver 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 (4.7GB) • +R DL (Double Layer) Ver 1.0, 1.1 (8.54GB) • +RW Ver 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 (4.7GB) • +RW High-Speed Ver 1.0 (4.7GB) • DVD-RAM Ver 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2 (Class0), (non-cartridge) • DVD-RAM Ver 2.2 [RAM2(Class1], (non-cartridge) • CD-ROM Mode 1 • CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (form 1, form 2) • Photo CD (single and multiple session) • Video CD • CD-DA • CD-Extra • CD-Text • CD-R (Type 74 - 650MB, Type 80 - 700MB) • CD-RW (Supports AM2) • HS CD-RW (Supports AM2) • US CD-RW (Supports AM2) • US+ CD-RW (Supports AM2) |
Write Speed DVD-R | 20X CAV (27.70 Mbytes/sec) |
Write Speed DVD-R Dual Layer | 12X Z-CLV (16.62 Mbytes/sec)* Note: * This specification describes the maximum speed in one zone. |
Write Speed DVD-RW | 6X CLV (8.31 Mbytes/sec) |
Write Speed 8cm DVD-R/RW with Adapter | 2X CLV (2.77 Mbytes/sec) |
Write Speed DVD+R | 20X CAV (27.70 Mbytes/sec) |
Write Speed DVD+R Double Layer | 12X Z-CLV (16.62 Mbytes/sec)* Note: * This specification describes the maximum speed in one zone. |
Write Speed DVD+RW | 8X Z-CLV (11.08 Mbytes/sec) |
Write Speed CD-R | 40X CAV (6.00 Mbytes/sec) |
Write Speed CD-RW | • Normal: 4X CLV (0.60 Mbytes/sec) • HS: 10X CLV (1.50 Mbytes/sec) • US: 24X Z-CLV (3.60 Mbytes/sec) • US+: 32X Z-CLV (4.80 Mbytes/sec) |
Write Speed 8cm CD-R/RW with Adapter | 4X CLV (0.60 Mbytes/sec) |
Read Speed DVD-ROM (Single Layer) | 16X CAV (22.16 Mbytes/sec) |
Read Speed DVD-ROM (Dual Layer) | 12X CAV (16.62 Mbytes/sec) |
Read Speed DVD-R/+R | 16X CAV (22.16 Mbytes/sec) |
Read Speed DVD-R DL / +R DL (Dual/Double Layer) |
12X CAV (16.62 Mbytes/sec) |
Read Speed DVD-RW / +RW | 13X CAV (18.00 Mbytes/sec) |
Read Speed DVD-RAM | 5X CLV (6.92 Mbytes/sec) |
Read Speed 8cm DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD-Video with Adapter | 3.4X CAV (4.70 Mbytes/sec) |
Read Speed CD-ROM | 40X CAV (6.00 Mbytes/sec) |
Read Speed CD-R | 40X CAV (6.00 Mbytes/sec) |
Read Speed CD-RW | 32X CAV (4.80 Mbytes/sec) |
Read Speed 8cm CD-ROM CD-R/RW CD-DA with Adapter | 6.1X CAV (0.91 Mbytes/sec) |
Read Speed CD-DA CD-TEXT Mixed CD CD-Extra (Play audio) |
9.3X CAV (1.39 Mbytes/sec) |
Read Speed CD-DA CD-TEXT Mixed CD CD-Extra (Data extraction) |
40X CAV (6.00 Mbytes/sec) |
Read Speed Video-CD | 9.3X CAV (1.39 Mbytes/sec) |
Access Time DVD-ROM | 130 msec (Random Average) |
Access Time DVD-RAM | 210 msec (Random Average) |
Access Time CD-ROM | 120 msec (Random Average) |
Interface | ATA/ATAPI-7, SFF-8090 |
IDE Data Transfer Mode | PIO Mode4, Multi Word DMA Mode2, Ultra DMA Mode2/Mode4* Note: * It is required to use a cable corresponding to U-ATA66 (80-wire conductor cable) |
Mounting Orientation | Horizontal and vertical (+/- 5 Degrees)* Note: * 80mm discs cannot be used when the drive is vertically mounted. The case remains even when an adapter is used. |
Power Requirement | +5V 1.45A +12V 1.40A (Average during 20x CAV DVD-R writing process) |
Power Consumption | 24.05W (Average during 20X CAV DVD-R writing process) |
Regulatory Approval | UL60950-1 Second Edition, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950-1-03, EN60950-1:2001+A11: 2004, CB Report: IEC60950-1:2001, FIMKO, SEMKO (Optional) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) mm | 148 x 180 x 42.3 (Including height of front bezel) |
Net Weight | 0.78 kg |
-The Drive
Our test sample is the black-faced version of the drive, named DVR-116DBK.
The sample was manufactured on May 2008 in China.
The drive's is based on the NEC MC-10043B chip, also met at the Optiarc AD-7200S drive.
- Installation
The drive was identified under Windows XP as "PIONEER DVD_RW DVR-116D", firmware version 1.06.
Review Pages
2. CD/DVD reading
3. CD error correction
4. DVD error correction
5. CD-R burning - Memorex 48x
6. CD-R burning - Verbatim 48x
7. CD-RW burning - Verbatim 24x
8. Optimal Writing Speed Technology
9. DVD-R burning - CMCMAG AM3 18x
10. DVD-R burning - DAXON 016S 16x
11. DVD-R burning - MCC 03RG20 20x
12. DVD-R burning - RITEK F1 18x
13. DVD-R burning - TTH02 20x
14. DVD-R burning - TYG03 20x
15. DVD+R burning - DAXON AZ3 20x
16. DVD+R burning - MCC 004 16x
17. DVD+R burning - OPTODISC R16 16x
18. DVD+R burning - PRODISC R05 20x
19. DVD+R burning - RICOHJPN R03 18x
20. DVD+R burning - YUDEN T03 20x
21. DVD-R DL burning - MKM 03RD30 10x
22. DVD-R DL burning - MKM04RD30 12x
23. DVD+R DL burning - MKM 003 10x
24. DVD+R DL burning - RITEK S06 12x
25. DVD-RW burning - MKM01RW6X01 6x
26. DVD+RW burning - MKM A03 3.3x
27. Summary of DVD burning tests, Bitsetting, overburning
28. Conclusion