Software applications – Pioneer A05 User Manual
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DVR-A05 Software Installation Guide
STEP 1
INSTALL THE DVR-A05 DRIVE
Refer to the operating instructions for detailed information to install the Pioneer DVR-A05 drive.
The Operating Instructions (foldout pamphlet) are included in the box with your drive.
STEP 2
INSTALL SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
After successfully installing the DVR-A05 drive in your computer, insert the software installation
disc in the DVR-A05 drive tray or in another CD/DVD drive installed in your computer. After a
few seconds, the application automatically launches a menu of options,
(Figure 1.1).
Figure 1.1
If the DVR-A05 application menu (pictured above) fails to automatically appear after a few
moments, launch the application by double clicking on the file named Maestro.exe located in
the Maestro folder on the disc.
S
OFTWARE
A
PPLICATIONS
:
The following applications are included on the DVR-A05 Software Installation disc:
Application
Function
ArcSoft
®
Showbiz
®
1.1 *
Video editing and special effects program
Roxio
®
Easy CD Creator 5.3 Basic
CD audio and CD/DVD data recording
Sonic
®
MyDVD
®
Version 4.0
DVD video authoring (creation) and video editing
Sonic
®
CinePlayer
®
1.5 *
DVD Video playback
Pinnacle
®
InstantWrite 4.0.0.14
Packet writing and data back up
* program included under the Sonic installation
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Each of the bundled software programs is available for upgrade from their respective company.
Some of the additional features and advanced options are detailed below.