Pioneer DVR-109

[CrisCr0ss]

My First Reviw EVER, I thought I would do one, because someone requested it and because I own one and I really like it. Plus Neowin RULES

I just recently purchased this from a local computer store near my house. I paid precisly (CDN) $110.35.

http://www.canadacomputers.com/cc/index.ph...6516&cid=CR.184

With all the things i have done with it its fabulous. It Writes and reads DVD-R/RW, +R/RW and CD-R/RW formats. Has a Max. writing speed of 16X for DVD-R/+R, a

Max. writing speed for DVD-R Dual Layer and +R Double Layer Discs of 6X, a

Max. writing speed of 6Xfor DVD-RW and a Max. writing speed of 8X for +RW.

Here is a nice list.

Write Support

• DVD-R (Ver 2.0 for General disc only), DVD-R Dual Layer, DVD-RW , +R, +R Double Layer, +RW
  
• CD-R (Type 74/Type 80), CD-RW (including HS, US, US+)
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  Read Support
  
• DVD-ROM (Single and Dual layer)
  
• DVD-RAM (Non-cartridge, Version 2 - 2.1 only)
  
• DVD-R, DVD-R Dual Layer, DVD-RW, +R, +R Double Layer, +RW
  
• CD-ROM Mode 1, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form 1, Form 2)
  
• CD-Text, Photo-CD (Single or Multiple session), CD-DA, CD-Extra
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  Write Speed DVD-R
  
• 16x CAV (22.16 MB/sec)
  
• 12x PCAV (16.62 MB/sec)
  
• 8x PCAV (11.08 MB/sec)
  
• 6x CLV (8.31 MB/sec)
  
• 4x CLV (5.54 MB/sec)
  
• 2x CLV (2.77 MB/sec)
  
• 1x CLV (1.385 MB/sec)
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  Write Speed DVD-R Dual Layer
  
• 6x CLV (8.31 MB/sec)
  
• 4x CLV (5.54 MB/sec)
  
• 2x CLV (2.77 MB/sec)
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  Write Speed DVD-RW
  
• 6x CLV (8.31 MB/sec)
  
• 4x CLV (5.54 MB/sec)
  
• 2x CLV (2.77 MB/sec)
  
• 1x CLV (1.385 MB/sec)
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  Write Speed +R
  
• 16x CAV (22.16 MB/sec)
  
• 12x PCAV (16.62 MB/sec)
  
• 8x PCAV (11.08 MB/sec)
  
• 6x CLV (8.31 MB/sec)
  
• 4x CLV (5.54 MB/sec)
  
• 2.4x CLV (3.32 MB/sec)
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  Write Speed +R Double Layer
  
• 6x CLV (8.31 MB/sec)
  
• 4x CLV (5.54 MB/sec)
  
• 2.4x CLV (3.32 MB/sec)
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  Write Speed +RW
  
• 8x ZCLV (11.08 MB/sec)
  
• 6x CLV (8.31 MB/sec)
  
• 4x CLV (5.54 MB/sec)
  
• 2.4x CLV (3.32 MB/sec)
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  Write Speed CD-R
  
• 40x CAV (6.00 MB/sec)
  
• 32x PCAV (4.80 MB/sec)
  
• 16x CLV (2.40 MB/sec)
  
• 10x CLV (1.50 MB/sec)
  
• 4x CLV (0.60 MB/sec)
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  Write Speed CD-RW
  
• 24x ZCLV (3.60 MB/sec)
  
• 20x ZCLV (3.00 MB/sec)
  
• 16x CLV (2.40 MB/sec)
  
• 10x CLV (1.50 MB/sec)
  
• 4x CLV (0.60 MB/sec)
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  Read Speed DVD-ROM (Single)
  
• Max. 16x CAV (22.16 MB/sec)
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  Read Speed DVD-ROM (Dual)
  
• Max. 12x CAV (16.62 MB/sec)
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  Read Speed DVDVideo (with CSS, Single / Dual Layer)
  
• Max. 5x CAV (6.925 MB/sec)
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  Read Speed DVD-RAM
  
• Max. 2x ZCLV (2.77 MB/sec)
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  Read Speed DVD-R, DVD-R Dual Layer, DVD-RW
  
• Max. 12x CAV (16.62 MB/sec), Max. 8x CAV (11.08 MB/sec), Max. 8x CAV (11.08 MB/sec)
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  Read Speed +R, +R Double Layer, +RW
  
• Max. 12x CAV (16.62 MB/sec), Max. 8x CAV (11.08 MB/sec), Max. 8x CAV (11.08 MB/sec)
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  Read Speed CD-ROM
  
• Max. 40x CAV (6.00 MB/sec)
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  Read Speed CD-R,CD-RW
  
• Max. 40x CAV (6.00 MB/sec), Max. 32x CAV (4.80 MB/sec)
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  Read Speed CD-Audio (DAE)
  
• Max. 40x CAV (6.00 MB/sec)
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  Read Speed Video-CD
  
• Max. 9.3x CAV (1.395 MB/sec)
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  Access Time DVD
  
• 130 msec (Random Average)
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  Access Time CD
  
• 120 msec (Random Average)
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  Interface
  
• ATAPI (ATA/ATAPI-5 and SFFC INF-8090i Ver.5.11)
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  Data Buffer
  
• 2 MB
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  Mounting Orientation
  
• Horizontal and Vertical (+/- 5 degrees)
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  Power Requirement
  
• +5V 1.2A +12V 0.8A (Average during DVD writing process)
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  Power Consumption
  
• 15.6W (Average during DVD writing process)
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  Dimensions (W x H x D)
  
• 148 x 42.3 x 180 mm
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  Net Weight
  
• 1.0 kg
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Final Note: I have been using this in conjunction with the Philips-DVP 642 Player and it has worked flawlessly. It burns virtually onto every DVD type and together with Alcohol 120% or Nero the results are magnificent i truley recomend this burner simply because of the price for such a good piece of equipment.

Only side-effect to this hardware is its max regular burn is 32x and max cd-read is 40x

Other than that its simply outstanding. Im pretty sure thats all the info you need. If you need more pm or ask here.

The Link to the Philips-DVP 642 DivX Player Review Hope you like it.

Edited April 6, 2005 by CrisCr0ss

[Roomiestdruid]

I love you. :)

Thanks for the quick reply! I guess the only question I have is this; do DVDs reach and maintain the advertised 16x speed for a normal write? Other than that, I was already pretty much sold on this drive, just wanted to see if anyone had any experience with it.

[Hypoxiaicon]

Whats difference between this and my DVR-108?

[Pootis Spencer]

I had a 107 and now have a 108.

They are very very good drives for the money.

[chconline Veteran]

DVR-108 has slower dual layer and cd burning speeds

[Doli]

DVR-108 has slower dual layer and cd burning speeds

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and the 108 has a slower CD audio read speed at 9.3x, man was that a big wow when i went to rip a CD of mine to WMA...so slow compared to my old TDK CDRW's fast rip speed. But my 108 is good and my rebate check came in today..took so long i forgot all about it :pinch:

[Hypoxiaicon]

and the 108 has a slower CD audio read speed at 9.3x, man was that a big wow when i went to rip a CD of mine to WMA...so slow compared to my old TDK CDRW's fast rip speed. But my 108 is good and my rebate check came in today..took so long i forgot all about it  :pinch:

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Im using 3rd party Firmeware which removes that limited speed :p

[Doli]

Im using 3rd party Firmeware which removes that limited speed :p

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share........

sharing is good :D

[CrisCr0ss]

@Romest yes for me it seems to reach advertised speed may be off by .1 or .2 either way its a very good dvd burner. Its my first dvd burner and iv'e loved it..

Definatly worth the money, i give it a 10/10..

Ripping with DVDDecrypter is fast as well..

Coming soon the Philips DVP-642 DivX Player Review

[+Warwagon MVC]

who would use the model number DVR that could be very misleading to some. Because before I opened the thread I thought I was going to read a review about a Digital Video Recorder some sort of tivo unti

[paulhaskew]

because thats the name they gave it...

[riahc3]

Sorry for the bump but I bought this drive myself (or so I think). The box says DVR-509 but inside the drive says DVR-109. Are the same?

[nekrosoft13]

its almost the same

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/serv...5659628,00.html

only diffrence i see that its dvr-109 with quietdrive support (normal 109 doesn't support quietdrive

so 509 seem to be something between low end 109 and high end A09

[EZRecovery]

Pioneer has very good DVD burners. I own DVR-A06 (DVR-106) at the moment, and it is a good drive. I wish there was a firmware for the A06 for dual layer capability.

Edited June 27, 2005 by EZRecovery

[riahc3]

its almost the same

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/serv...5659628,00.html

only diffrence i see that its dvr-109 with quietdrive support (normal 109 doesn't support quietdrive

so 509 seem to be something between low end 109 and high end A09

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http://www.pioneerusa.com/pna/printer/frie...sultsComponent&

So is the change REALLY worth it?

[Spammeh]

you can checkout the indepth review of the pioneer 109 at cdfreaks

http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/204

[GrimReeper]

I got this drive not that long ago. I went to burn a DVD and gay thing dont work. I tryed to firmware update and the firmware wont update. :angry: :angry: :angry:

The place I got it from only has a 7 day return day policy, I didnt try to burn anything b4 then. I have Nero Ultra edition which supports DVD burning.

I got mine OEM so no instructions, no software bundle. I asked the guy at the shop and he said they only make DVR-109 OEM drives. If someone got theres in a box with a cd and stuff can you tell me please!!! Thx

I asked for a black one and he said Pioneer dont make Black DVR-109 drives. :angry:

[former1]

Yep I had one in a laptop of mine, it broke... got it RMA'd 2 months later (4 dvds later) it broke aga?n...

DONT get it.

[ReAnimation]

I asked for a black one and he said Pioneer dont make Black DVR-109 drives.  :angry:

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Pioneer do make a black 109(I have one in my PC) - http://www.pioneer-eur.com/eur/product_det...xonomy_id=43-92

I would direct the guy to that webpage and then see what he says!

[CrisCr0ss]

I got this drive not that long ago. I went to burn a DVD and gay thing dont work. I tryed to firmware update and the firmware wont update.  :angry:  :angry:  :angry:

The place I got it from only has a 7 day return day policy, I didnt try to burn anything b4 then. I have Nero Ultra edition which supports DVD burning.

I got mine OEM so no instructions, no software bundle. I asked the guy at the shop and he said they only make DVR-109 OEM drives. If someone got theres in a box with a cd and stuff can you tell me please!!! Thx

I asked for a black one and he said Pioneer dont make Black DVR-109 drives.  :angry:

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u shouldnt be buying from that supplier, i got mine OEM as well they had black beige and silver in it.

iv burned over 300dvds +/-R +/-RW and 500cdrs +/-R +/-RW since i got it with not a problem, for my burnings i use either Nero/Alcohol

[ollie_webbuk]

Heh, I say buy the NEC 3520A over this anyday. It's more unlockable, mine writes disks at double the speed they are rated (not 16x ones, obviously). Like it writes 8x disks at 16x.

[Smigit]

Mines more awsome cos it's black....ohh and the drive is nice, no problems thus far. This one and liteon have both served me well, unlike my old LG..grr.

[GrimReeper]

Stupid store. I'm getting a new case (black) thats why I asked for the black version.

Anyone know if Pioneer sell black face plates 4 there drives?

[Smigit]

I dont think so, they sell a black units of the drive which I have so I doubt they would sell plates.