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The specifications of this drive tell us that it should write DVD±R at 8x and DVD+RW/-RW at 4x. In this part, we will measure the write time for various types of DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs. We will also focus on write quality and media compatibility.

DVD+R media compatibility and write quality:

In these tests we will be using a Lite-On SHW-16H5S with firmware LS0W along with K-Probe to measure the disc quality. We will also be using the NEC ND-4570A with firmware 1.02 along with CD-Speed for our read-back tests. 

PI errors are low, but PIF errors are fairly constant throughout the disc. The read-back test is perfect, the result is good. (Thanks to SVP for supplying this media)

PI errors once again are low, but PIF errors are fairly constant throughout the disc. The read-back test is perfect, the result is good. (Thanks to SVP for supplying this media)

PI errors once again are low, but PIF errors are fairly constant throughout the disc. The read-back test is very good, the result is good. (Thanks to Plextor for supplying this media)

PI errors once again are low, but PIF errors are fairly constant throughout the disc. The read-back test is perfect, the result is good.

DVD+ReWritable media:

We used the same test procedures as in our DVD+R tests.
Below are our obtained results

The result is good.

To sum it up: So far the Pioneer BDR-101A writes DVD+R/RW within specification, but the quality needs improving.

 On the next page you will find the DVD-R/RW writing results...