Benefiting from the enhancements of previous generations, the DVR-A05 takes DVD writing to a new level by burning at twice the speed of the DVR-A04 to meet the new industry media standard² of a 4x write speed to DVD-R and 2x to DVD-RW, ahead of competing brands. The writer is also capable of writing CD-R media with a 16x write speed and CD-RW at 8x, combined with a higher read speed of 32x CD-ROM and 6x DVD-ROM.

² The DVD Forum approved the new standard of 4x write speed for DVD-R and 2x write speed for DVD-RW in August 2002

The DVD-R/RW writer opens up a new horizon.

With the coming of the digital millennium, we will experience daily evolution in both office work and home entertainment. All document flow will come in digital format. Still and motion pictures will be digitised.

Wherever you are, there will be a need for higher data capacity either for storage or for distribution. Ideally, the medium should be light-weight, take less time to create, and remain playable on hardware commonly available in the market. DVD-R/RW media and Pioneer's DVD-R/RW writer are the solution to these needs.

DVD-R/RW media's wide playback compatibility is the key advantage provided by the DVD-R/RW writer. Recorded DVD-R/RW discs can be read by most DVD-ROM equipped PCs. Furthermore, if the video material is recorded in the DVD-Video format, the y can be enjoyed on consumer DVD-Video players. *Not only can Pioneer's DVD-R/RW writer record to DVD-R/RW media, but it can also record to CD-R/RW media, making it a versatile multi-functional writer. ** The barrier between the PC and Home Entertainment is fading, and Pioneer's DVD-R/RW writer will help achieve this ultimate goal.