Pioneer DVR-A05 Firmware update

DVR-A05

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL INFORMATION......................................................................................................... 3

2. ARCSOFT SHOWBIZ............................................................................................................... 5

3. PINNACLE INSTANTWRITE ...................................................................................................... 6

4. ROXIO EASY CD CREATOR 5.3 BASIC .................................................................................... 8

5. SONIC MYDVD VERSION 4.0 WITH CINEPLAYER................................................................... 10

5.1. Sonic MyDVD Installation ............................................................................................ 10

5.2. ArcSoft ShowBiz Installation ........................................................................................ 12

5.3. Sonic CinePlayer Installation ....................................................................................... 12

6. DVD RECORDABLE MEDIA................................................................................................... 14

7. SUPPORT............................................................................................................................. 15

DVR-A05 Software Installation Guide

Thank you for purchasing the Pioneer DVR-A05 combination DVD / CD recordable drive.

The DVR-A05 drive represents Pioneer’s fifth generation of DVD-R recording technology since

introducing the world’s first DVD-R drive in 1997. The DVR-A05 incorporates the latest

innovations in manufacturing and optical recording to ensure the highest levels of quality and

compatibility. With read and write support for DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R and CD-RW media

formats, the Pioneer drive continues to be one of the most versatile drives on the market today

for storage, backup, distribution and playback of digital data and the most popular audio and

video formats in electronic entertainment. Before operating the DVR-A05 software applications,

install the drive in your computer.

DVR-A05 Software Installation Guide

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTENTS:

The following items are included in the Pioneer DVR-A05 retail box.

 One Pioneer DVR-A05 DVD-R/RW drive  One DVD-R blank recordable disc

 DVR-A05 Operating Instructions  One DVD-RW blank recordable disc

 Product Warranty Statement  Audio Connection Cable

 Drive Mounting Screws  Manual Disc Ejection Tool

 Software Installation CD-ROM & Guide  Pin Configuration Jumpers

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

Hardware: Available Half-height ATAPI drive slot

Software: * Microsoft® Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP

* Microsoft Windows Media™Player 6.X or later

* Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.X or later

* Intel® 800 MHz Pentium® III or equivalent (1 GHz or better recommended)

* 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)

* AGP video graphics card with 16 MB RAM minimum

* Monitor with 16-bit color at 1024 x 768 screen area (24/32-bit color recommended)

* Windows-compatible sound card

* At least 10 GB free hard disk space (20 GB or more recommended)

* Disks must be formatted using the FAT32 or NTFS file system

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STEP 1 INSTALL THE DVR-A05 DRIVE

Refer to the operating instructions for detailed information to install the Pioneer DVR-A05 drive.

The Operating Instructions (foldout pamphlet) are included in the box with your drive.

STEP 2 INSTALL SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

After successfully installing the DVR-A05 drive in your computer, insert the software installation

disc in the DVR-A05 drive tray or in another CD/DVD drive installed in your computer. After a

few seconds, the application automatically launches a menu of options, (Figure 1.1).

Figure 1.1

If the DVR-A05 application menu (pictured above) fails to automatically appear after a few

moments, launch the application by double clicking on the file named Maestro.exe located in

the Maestro folder on the disc.

SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS:

The following applications are included on the DVR-A05 Software Installation disc:

Application Function

ArcSoft®Showbiz®1.1 * Video editing and special effects program

Roxio®Easy CD Creator 5.3 Basic CD audio and CD/DVD data recording

Sonic®MyDVD®Version 4.0 DVD video authoring (creation) and video editing

Sonic®CinePlayer® 1.5 * DVD Video playback

Pinnacle ®InstantWrite 4.0.0.14 Packet writing and data back up

* program included under the Sonic installation

Each of the bundled software programs is available for upgrade from their respective company.

Some of the additional features and advanced options are detailed below.

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2. ARCSOFT SHOWBIZ

INTRODUCTION

ArcSoft ShowBiz offers powerful movie making tools through a simple control base. Making

home movies from existing videos and still images is as simple as dragging and dropping files.

The application includes several transitions and animated text effects to make your work look

like it was done by a pro. Also, multiple soundtracks let you add background music and

narration simultaneously.

INSTALLATION

Install the ArcSoft ShowBiz program from within Sonic MyDVD. For detailed installation

instructions, refer to the Sonic MyDVD section in this book.

PROGRAM UPDATES & UPGRADES

The DVR-A05 includes the top of the line ShowBiz application. However, future program

updates or application upgrades will be readily available on-line. With your system connected to

the Internet, launch the ArcSoft ShowBiz program. Click on the Internet button and select

Check for Updates.

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3. PINNACLE INSTANTWRITE

INTRODUCTION

Pinnacle InstantWrite enables you to use your Pioneer DVR-A05 DVD-R/RW drive just like a

hard disk or floppy disk. You can drag and drop files, create new directories right on your media

and even save files from your applications (e.g. word processing, drawing, etc.) directly to your

drive.

Pinnacle’s InstantWrite is a complete Universal Disc Format (UDF) packet writing application

that supports DVD-RW, CD-R/RW, DVD-R and all UDF levels up to 2.01. Whether you're

copying your whole hard disk or just one small file, InstantWrite can do it fast and easy in the

same way as you would on your hard drive. Because InstantWrite writes the data in small

packets, no buffer under-runs can occur. Almost no additional space is needed so you can use

the entire disc capacity for data storage.

INSTALLATION

To install Pinnacle InstantWrite to your computer, follow the directions below.

1) Launch the Pinnacle Installer from the initial splash screen or double-click the setup.exe

file located in the Pinnacle folder on the installation CD.

2) Click on Next to begin installation of the program on your computer.

3) Type in your name and organization (if applicable) in the appropriate fields.

4) Click on the Next button to continue with the installation.

5) Review the License Agreement and select Yes if you agree to the terms.

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6) Choose a destination location for the program.

Default location: C:\Program Files\InstantCD+DVD\

7) Select a Program Folder

Default (new) folder: InstantCD+DVD

8) Click on Finish to exit the installation program and reboot your computer.

PROGRAM UPDATES & UPGRADES

The DVR-A05 includes the current version of Pinnacle InstantWrite. However, you might want to

check Pinnacle’s website for future updates and upgrades. To see these other programs, go to

the Pinnacle website listed in Chapter One of this manual.

DVR-A05 Software Installation Guide

4. ROXIO EASY CD CREATOR 5.3 BASIC

INTRODUCTION

With Roxio’s Easy CD Creator®5.3 Basic, you can share music, photographs and data. Easy

CD Creator is a pre-mastering application for audio, data, mixed mode, enhanced, and bootable

CDs. But now, Easy CD Creator 5 includes support for pre-mastering data to DVD blank media.

Note: Uninstall DirectCD if the program is present on your system.

INSTALLATION

To install Easy CD Creator 5.3 Basic on your computer, follow the directions below.

1) Launch the Roxio Installer from the initial splash screen or double-click the setup.exe file

located in the Roxio folder on the installation CD.

2) Click on Next to add the program to your computer using the InstallShield Wizard.

3) Select Complete to install all of the program’s features and functions.

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4) Click on Next to continue installation the program.

5) Click on the Install button to being installing Easy CD Creator 5 Basic on your computer.

6) Click on the Finish button to exit the installation program.

7) Click on Yes to reboot your computer and activate the program.

PROGRAM UPDATES & UPGRADES

The DVR-A05 includes Easy CD Creator 5 Basic. However, there is a feature-rich upgrade

available from Roxio, Easy CD Creator 5 Platinum. With your system connected to the Internet,

open the Easy CD Creator 5.3 Basic program. Click on the Upgrade button to read about the

advanced features available on Easy CD Creator 5 Platinum.

Easy CD Creator 5 Platinum provides MP3 and other music files burning with transition effects

like fade in/out, reverse the last action, and more. You can also create Video CDs, Photo CDs

and video slide shows that can play back on many DVD players.

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5. SONIC MYDVD VERSION 4.0 WITH CINEPLAYER

INTRODUCTION

Sonic MyDVD combines two simple yet powerful video applications to provide users with

advanced digital video editing and DVD authoring capabilities. From wedding videos to family

vacations, MyDVD and ArcSoft’s ShowBiz let you capture analog or digital video clips, add

titles, transition scenes, include background music and special effects resulting in truly

professional looking DVD titles complete with buttons, menus and backgrounds. DVD discs

created with MyDVD can also be edited at any time without having to locate the original source

materials and start all over again. Whether you produce a direct to disc DVD at the touch of a

button or edit and add Showbiz special effects, MyDVD provides the power of professional DVD

movie making.

5.1. SONIC MYDVD INSTALLATION

If your computer has previous versions of either Sonic MyDVD or ArcSoft ShowBiz, uninstall the

programs before continuing. To obtain help on MyDVD or Showbiz, refer to the User’s Manuals

and HELP menu within each application or check online at http://www.mydvd.com.

To install MyDVD, ShowBiz, and CinePlayer follow the directions below.

1) Confirm that previous versions of MyDVD or ShowBiz are removed from the computer.

2) Click on the Sonic button from the initial splash screen or double-click the setup.exe file

located in the Sonic folder on the installation CD.

3) Click on Next to add the program to your computer using the InstallShield Wizard.

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