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The BDR-203BK is Pioneer's
latest CD/DVD/BD media burner. This drive offers 8x Recording for the latest 6x
BD-R media, which means that you will be able to burn 25GB of data in less than
30 minutes. Compared to the previous generation of BD burners, this new drive is
significantly faster and as such, it could be more attractive to consumers at a
time where the Blu-ray format is making some steps forward to become the
successor of the DVD.
Let's now have a look at the
Pioneer BDR-203BK drive. Basic features include 8x burning for both single layer
and dual layer discs (BD-R SL and DL), using the Partial CAV recording mode.
BD-RE are burned at 2x for both DL and SL as well as the new BD-R LTH Type
discs.
The drive also maintains
compatibility with DVD and CD discs for both read and write.

Package Includes:
- 1 SATA CABLE
- CyberLink's Blu-ray Suite 6
- User's Manual
Overview:
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Write
Support |
BD-R (Ver 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3
Single & Dual Layer)
BD-RE (Ver 2.1 Single & Dual Layer)
DVD-R (Ver 2.0 & 2.1 for General)
DVD-R Download
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, Ver 3.0)
DVD-RW (Ver 1.0, 1.1 & 1.2)
+R (Ver 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3)
+R DL (Double Layer, Ver 1.0 & 1.1)
+RW (Ver 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 & High Speed Ver 1.0)
DVD-RAM (Ver.2.0, 2.1 and 2.2 [Class0])
CD-R (Type74 - 650MB & Type80 - 700MB)
CD-RW (Normal, HS, US & US+ (supports AM2)) |
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Read
Support |
BD-ROM (Ver 1.0 Single & Dual
Layer)*
BD-R (Ver 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3 Single & Dual Layer)
BD-RE (Ver 2.1 Single & Dual Layer)
BD-ROM (Ver 1.x, BD9)
DVD-ROM (Single & Dual Layer, Single & Dual Sided)
DVD-Video (Single & Dual Layer)
DVD-R (Ver 1.0 & 2.0 for Authoring)
DVD-R (Ver.2.0 & 2.1 for General)
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, Ver 3.0)
DVD-RW (Ver 1.0, 1.1 & 1.2)
+R (Ver 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3)
+R DL (Double Layer, Ver 1.0 & 1.1)
+RW (Ver 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 & High Speed Ver 1.0)
DVD-RAM (Ver.2.0, 2.1 and 2.2 [Class0])
DVD-RAM (Ver 2.2 [Class1])
CD-ROM Mode1
CD-ROM XA Mode2 (form 1 & 2)
Photo CD (single and multiple session)
Video CD
CD-DA
CD-Extra / CD-Text
CD-R
CD-RW
* Copy protected discs are
supported
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Speed |
Max. 8X writing speed for
BD-R (Single & Dual Layer)*
Max. 2X writing speed for BD-RE (Single & Dual
Layer)
Max. 8X reading speed for BD-R/RE/ROM (Single
Layer)
Max. 6X reading speed for BD-R/RE/ROM (Dual
Layer)
Max. 16X writing speed for DVD-R/+R
Max. 16X reading speed for DVD-R/+R/ROM (Single
Layer)
Max. 8X writing speed for DVD-R DL/+R DL (Dual /
Double Layer)
Max. 12X reading speed for DVD-R DL/+R DL/ROM
(Dual / Double Layer)
Max. 6X writing speed for DVD-RW
Max. 8X writing speed for +RW
Max. 12X reading speed for DVD-RW/+RW
Max. 5X writing speed for DVD-RAM
Max. 5X reading speed for DVD-RAM
Max. 32X reading/writing speed for CD-R
Max. 24X reading/writing speed for CD-RW
Max. 40X reading speed for
CD-ROM
* This
specification is only for certain discs |
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Data Buffer |
4MB |
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Interface |
Serial ATA Revision 2.6 |
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Power
Requirement |
Max. +5V 1.20A, +12V 0.78A
(15.36W)
(Maximum peak during DVD-R (SL) 16X CAV write) |
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Power
Consumption |
Max. 23.37 (Maximum peak
during BD-ROM (SL) Start Up) |
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Regulatory
Approval |
UL60950-1 First Edition, CSA
C22.2 No.60950-1-03, EN60950-1:2001+A11, CB Report: IEC60950-1:2001, FIMKO,
SEMKO (Optional) |
Features:
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Interface |
Serial ATA Revision 2.6
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Data Transfer Mode |
Generation1, 1.5Gbits/sec
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Data Buffer |
4MB
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Software Bundle
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CyberLink’s Blu-ray Disc Suite
6 |
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Quiet Operation (+) |
Yes |
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Anti Dust (+) |
Yes |
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LCT (+) |
Yes |
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Precision Writing Disc
Stabilizer (+) |
Yes |
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Environmental Consideration (+) |
Yes |
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Mounting Orientation |
Horizontal / Vertical (+/- 5
degrees)
*8cm discs cannot be used when the drive is vertically mounted |
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Power Requirement |
Max. +5V 1.20A, +12V 0.78A
(15.36W)
(Maximum peak during DVD-R (SL) 16X CAV write) |
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Power Consumption |
Max. 23.37 (Maximum peak during
BD-ROM (SL) Start Up) |
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Regulatory Approval |
Approval UL60950-1 First
Edition, CSA C22.2 No.60950-1-03, EN60950-1:2001+A11, CB Report:
IEC60950-1:2001, FIMKO, SEMKO (Optional) |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) (+) |
148 x 42.3 x 180 mm
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Net Weight |
0.82 kg |

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Write Speeds:
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BD-R Single Layer |
8x Zone-CLV (36.00 MB/sec)*
6x Zone-CLV (27.00 MB/sec)*
4x CLV (18.00 MB/sec)*
2x CLV (9.00 MB/sec)
* This specification is only for certain discs |
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BD-R Dual Layer |
8x Zone-CLV (36.00 MB/sec)*
6x Zone-CLV (27.00 MB/sec)*
4x CLV (18.00 MB/sec)*
2x CLV (9.00 MB/sec)
* This specification is only for certain discs |
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BD-RE Single Layer |
2x CLV (9.00 MB/sec) |
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BD-RE Dual Layer |
2x CLV (9.00 MB/sec)
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DVD-R |
16x CAV (22.16 MB/sec)
12x Zone-CLV / P-CAV (16.62 MB/sec)
8x Zone-CLV / P-CAV (11.08 MB/sec)*
6x CLV (8.31 MB/sec)*
4x CLV (5.54 MB/sec)*
2x CLV (2.77 MB/sec)*
* The specification for 8cm discs is identical |
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DVD-R Download |
8x Zone-CLV (11.08 MB/sec)*
6x CLV (8.31 MB/sec)
4x CLV (5.54 MB/sec)
* The specification for 8cm discs is identical |
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DVD-R Dual Layer |
8x Zone-CLV (11.08 MB/sec)*
6x CLV (8.31 MB/sec)*
4x CLV (5.54 MB/sec)*
2x CLV (2.77 MB/sec)*
* The specification for 8cm discs is identical |
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DVD-RW |
6x CLV (8.31 MB/sec)*
4x CLV (5.54 MB/sec)*
2x CLV (2.77 MB/sec)*
* The specification for 8cm discs is identical |
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DVD+R |
16x CAV (22.16 MB/sec)
12x Zone-CLV / P-CAV (16.62 MB/sec)
8x Zone-CLV / P-CAV (11.08 MB/sec)*
6x CLV (8.31 MB/sec)*
4x CLV (5.54 MB/sec)*
2.4x CLV (3.32 MB/sec)*
* The specification for 8cm discs is identical |
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DVD+R Double Layer |
8x Zone-CLV (11.08 MB/sec)*
6x CLV (8.31 MB/sec)*
4x CLV (5.54 MB/sec)*
2.4x CLV (3.32 MB/sec)*
* The specification for 8cm discs is identical |
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DVD+RW |
8x Zone-CLV (11.08 MB/sec)*
6x CLV (8.31 MB/sec)*
4x CLV (5.54 MB/sec)*
2.4x CLV (3.32 MB/sec)*
* The specification for 8cm discs is identical |
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DVD-RAM |
5x CLV (6.92 MB/sec)
3x CLV (4.15 MB/sec)
2x CLV (2.77 MB/sec)
* The specification for 8cm discs is identical |
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CD-R |
32x Zone-CLV (4.80 MB/sec)
24x Zone-CLV (3.60 MB/sec)
16x CLV (2.40 MB/sec)*
10x CLV (1.50 MB/sec)*
4x CLV (0.60 MB/sec)*
* The specification for 8cm discs is identical |
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CD-RW |
24x Zone-CLV (US & US+, 3.60 MB/sec)
16x CLV (US & US+, 2.40 MB/sec)*
10x CLV (HS, 1.50 MB/sec)*
4x CLV (Normal & HS, 0.60 MB/sec)*
* The specification for 8cm discs is identical |
TOP
Read Speeds
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BD-ROM Single Layer |
8x CAV (36.00 MB/sec)
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| BD-ROM Dual Layer |
8x CLV (36.00 MB/sec) |
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BD-R/RE Single Layer |
8x CAV (36.00 MB/sec)
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| BD-R/RE Dual Layer |
6x CAV (27.00 MB/sec)
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BD-ROM (BD9) |
8x CAV (11.08 MB/sec)
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| DVD-ROM (Single Layer) |
16x CAV (22.16 MB/sec)
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DVD-ROM (Dual Layer) |
12x CAV (16.62 MB/sec)
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DVD-Video
(with CSS, Single / Dual Layer) |
5x CAV (6.92 MB/s)
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DVD-R Download |
16x CAV (22.16 MB/sec) |
| DVD-R/+R |
16x CAV (22.16 MB/sec)
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DVD-R DL / +R DL
(Dual/Double Layer) |
12x CAV (16.62 MB/sec) |
| DVD-RW / +RW |
12x CAV (16.62 MB/sec) |
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DVD-RAM |
5x CLV (6.92 MB/s)
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| CD-ROM |
40x CAV (6.00 MB/s)
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CD-R |
32x CAV (4.80 MB/s)
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| CD-RW |
24x CAV (3.60 MB/s)
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CD-DA CD-TEXT Mixed CD
CD-Extra (Play audio) |
9.3x CAV (1.39 MB/s)
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CD-DA CD-TEXT Mixed CD
CD-Extra (Data extraction) |
24x CAV (3.60 MB/s)
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Video-CD |
9.3x CAV (1.39 MB/s)
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Read Speeds
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BD-ROM |
250ms |
| DVD-ROM |
160msec |
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CD-ROM |
180ms |
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