Pioneer A08XLA DL Recorder - Page 8

CDSpeed/PlexTools Scans - Page 5

In order to test the writing quality and readability of the burned media we used two readers with two software packages:

• LiteON SOHD-167T with patched firmware being able to read DVD5 up to 16X CAV and DVD9 up to 10X CAV. For the trasnfer rate tests we used the latest Nero CDSpeed version.
• Plextor PX-712A with the latest available firmware. For scanning the disc we used the latest PlexTools version at 2X CLV reading speed, BURST mode, with middle accuracy.

In general, a "perfect" disc should have a smooth reading curve, very low PIE/POE and zero POF error rates. Most times, even though a disc has very low PIE/POE error rates, the reading curve may not be smooth exhibiting speed drops. Due to the fact that we oversped the reading capabilities of the LiteON SOHD-167T, such drops are expected, especially near the outer area of the disc.

The measurements below should be taken not as the absolute criteria of the burning quality but as an indication level.

8X DVD+R Writing Speed

• BeALL 8X DVD+R @ 8X

• Intenso 8X DVD+R @ 8X

• Optodisc 8X DVD+R @ 8X

• Philips 8X DVD+R @ 8X

- Summary

The general performance of the drive was very good with most tested media. With Optodisc and Philips DVD+R media, we can see several speed dropds near the end, while with Intenso and BeALL 8X +R media, the reading curve was excellent.