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bare drive only
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The DVR-218L high speed DVD burner from Pioneer enables computer users
to create personal DVD movies, make digital photo slideshows, burn music
CDs and back up data files onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R and +RW discs with
ease. It also works with dual layer discs, increasing the capacity of a disc
from 4.7 to 8.5 gigabytes for even more storage space.
Features:
- Writing Speeds: 22x for DVD-R/+R and 12x for DVD-R/+R (DL)
- Dual/Double Layer: Nearly double the capacity of a single layer recordable DVD-R (8.5 Gbytes vs 4.7 Gbytes)
- LabelFlash: Allows users to create custom labels by utilizing the drive’s laser to burn images onto blank CD or DVD Labelflash™ media
- RoHS Directive & WEEE Directive Compliant
- Writes up to 22x on DVD-R/+R 4.7GB (single layer), up to 12x on DVDR/+
R (DL) & DVD-RAM, up to 6x on DVD-RW, and up to 8x on DVD+RW
media
- Writes up to 40x on CD-R media and up to 32x on CD-RW media
- Reads DVD-ROM, DVD-VIDEO (single & dual layer), DVD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD+R (single & double layer), DVD+RW & DVD-RAM
- Reads CD-ROM (Mode 1& 2), CD-ROM XA, CD-DA (CD Audio), Video CD,
PhotoCD (single/multi-session), CD EXTRA, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-RW
Installs Vertically or Horizontally
- Serial ATA Interface
- 2MB Buffer memory
- IDE Data Transfer Mode: PIO Mode 4, Multi Word DMA Mode 2, Ultra
DMA Mode 2, Ultra DMA Mode 4
- Plays on both DVD-Video players & DVD-ROM drives (check manufacturer’s website for compatibility with older models)
- Works with Microsoft® Windows® operating systems including: Microsoft Windows Vista® Home/Business/Ultimate, Windows 2000,
Windows XP, and Windows ME
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| Product Specifications |
| Model |
Pioneer DVR-218L 22X DVD Burner (Drive only) |
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| Manufacturer |
Pioneer |
| Mfr Part # |
DVR-218L |
| Color |
Black |
| Buffer |
2MB |
| Data Transfer Rate (Read) |
- DVD-ROM (single) up to 16X
- DVD-ROM (dual) up to 12X
- DVD-R, DVD+R up to 16X
- DVD-RW, DVD+RW up to 13X
- DVD-ROM (DL) up to 12X
- DVD-R (DL), DVD+R (DL) up to 12X
- CD-ROM, CD-R up to 40X
- CD-RW up to 40X
- DVD-RAM 12X
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| Data Transfer Rate (Write) |
- DVD-R up to 22X
- DVD-R (DL) up to 12X
- DVD-RW up to 6X
- DVD+R up to 22X
- DVD+R (DL) up to 12X
- DVD+RW up to 8X
- CD-R up to 40x
- CD-RW up to 32x
- DVD-RAM 12X
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| Disc Format (Read/Write) |
- DVD single layer/dual layer / 120mm / 80mm disc
- DVD-R (when writing, use only 650nm ¡V for General use ¡V media)
- DVD-R (4X, 8X, 16X 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, 16Xwrite speed)
- DVD+RW (2.4X, 4X, 8X write speed)
- DVD-RAM (non-cartridge, Version 2.0, Version 2.1, Version 2.2)
- 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/ Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW
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Data Transfer Rate
(Data Read - Sustained) |
- DVD max 22.16 MB/sec
- CD max 6.14 MB/sec
(17.1 - 32x CAV Mode over 16 block transfer)
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Data Transfer Rate
(Data Write - Sustained) |
- DVD max 27.7 MB/sec (22x DVD-R)
- CD max 6.14 MB/sec (40x CD-R)
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| Access time |
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| Seek Time |
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| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
148 x 42.3 x 180 mm |
| Weight (kg) |
0.78 kg. |
**Specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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*Cautions
- Specific application program(s) that support above format(s) required.
- Supported media required for specific DVD & CD writing speeds.
- To perform DVD writing at 12x or greater speeds, use Pioneer-designate disc media.
Notes
Pioneer maintains a list of compatible media here. Please review it to determine which media best suits your needs.
RPC setting
The DVR-218L includes Regional Playback Control (RPC Phase II Mode). Region changes can be made up to five(5) times including the initial setting. Be aware that the fifth(5th) change will be PERMANENT. Therefore, please use caution when changing the region code on the DVR-218L The method of changing the region code number may vary on the decoder or operating system used.
Mac OS System Support:
Compatible with any Mac Pro system with a SATA interface. The 'Woodcrest' or 'Harpertown' Mac Pro uses an IDE interface and is not compatible with this drive.
DVD Player Support:
- Mac OS X 10.3 (all versions) - DVD player works perfectly
- Mac OS X previous to OS X 10.3 - DVD player not supported
- Mac OS 9 or earlier - DVD player not supported
PC System Support:
Compatible with any PC system running Windows 2000 or later with a SATA drive interface. Please see your burning software application manufacturer's website for specific support of this drive mechanism. |
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