Installing I want to install a Pioneer DVR 112D burner in my Mac G4 but the unit is to small for the opening The instructions suggest it may be nesceserry to use slide rails what are they and where do I find them? chrisvan

try to re-install a newburning software

This unit has alot of issue with CD reading and writing probably its a problem with the lens of this player, so since its still new better take it to the store and have it replace..

Hope that helps........

try a different data cable to connect it to.

So the driver is either 'malfunctioning' or it's broken...do you know what revision firmware the drive is using? Your disk authoring software may tell you this. The latest version is 1.22 which you can get by Googling PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112D firmware. Or go to the Pioneer website. I do not know how to upgrade the firmware for the recorder in MAC Land, in PC Land the firmware update is a simple executable file.

If you are running this version you can try to reflash it. Have you tried another brand of DVD disc? Some discs are less compatible than others. Try another brand of DVD

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pio/pe/images/portal/cit_3424/426554181POV_DVR-112D.pdf

Hi,
This problem is due to the burning software that you are using.Use the proper software that comes with burner.

Try using another burner use Nero burning ROM or Roxio Creator DE.

most likely...go to the os 10 site, and look around. or you may need to try the pioneer website, find your drive, and check for o/s compatibility

updated firmware will not help. this is a known issue with Pioneer DVR-112D, drive needs to be replaced. Contact Pioneer for a free replacement, here is the url http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Support/Important%3A+Notice+Regarding+CD+Read+and+Write+Functionality+in+Certain+Pioneer+Computer+Drive+Models

The issue occurs only under limited environmental and use conditions that are not typical for most end users, so Pioneer anticipates that most users will not be affected. If you are not experiencing any issues currently, there is no need to take immediate action. The service issue does not pose any health or safety risk.
Pioneer is aware of a potential issue with the above drives’ CD (not DVD) read/write capability. Under certain environmental and heavy use conditions, the above drives may become unable to read or write to CDs. To address this issue, for any of the above model drives that become unable to read and/or write to CDs, Pioneer will provide a replacement unit (which may be a newer model number) at no extra charge, shipping prepaid, subject to the terms and conditions of Pioneer’s standard limited warranty(excluding duration).
Again, we anticipate that most drives will not be affected. However, if your DVR-1810, DVR-2810, DVR-X122, DVR-112D, DVR-112DBK, or DVR-112DSV drive becomes unable to read or write to CDs, please contact Pioneer Customer Service by one of the following methods:
Complete an online replacement request form and submit it online. Once your model and serial number are validated, you will print out the completed form to mail along with the affected drive.
This online form is for United States customers only. For Canadian residents, please contact Pioneer Electronics of Canada customer service directly at 877-283-5901.

have you tried cleaning the lens? i also had this experience with my dvd rom and what i did, was cleaned the lens.

tell us what happen after you clean it ok.

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