Pioneer BDR‑S13U‑X

Description

Pioneer BDR‑S13U‑X

The Pioneer BDR‑S13U‑X is a premium internal SATA III (6 Gb/s) Blu‑ray/DVD/CD writer tailored for high‑end users and enthusiasts. It supports full Blu‑ray rewriting (including BDXL formats), archival M‑DISC media, and features high‑precision audio CD playback support with “PureRead 4+” and “RealTime PureRead” technologies. 
Design‑wise, it features an all‑black housing with vibration & noise‑reduction coatings, honeycomb internal structure, and custom eco‑power saving functions — aiming for both high performance and quiet operation.

Specifications

PRODUCT PERFORMANCE

OPTICAL MAX READ SPEED

About The Product

BDR-S13U-X is a premium computer drive that has further evolved. Ideal for recording and playback of audio and video content. The audio CD playback quality checking function is an exclusive feature for the BDR-S13U-X. BDR-S13U-X also has performance features such as the Custom Eco function available through the Pioneer BDR-S13U-X Drive Utility. Custom Eco helps reduce the device’s power consumption. Pioneer’s excellence in optical disc technology delivers quiet operation, high reliability and superior quality. As to software, CyberLink Media Suite 10 for Windows OS is available for download free of charge. PowerDirector 19 allows you to import, edit and author your home movies.

4K Ultra HD Blu-ray playback

Support 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray playback using included CyberLink software.

Supported Media List

• CyberLink Software

• Firmware Updates

• Drive Utility

• To test that your system is ready to play UHD BD content – CyberLink UHD BD Advisor Tool

Equipped with an audio CD playback quality checking function

This product is equipped with an audio CD checking function that checks the playback quality of the audio CD being played and displays it at one of four levels (A to D). If the quality level is poor (C or D), the function displays methods for dealing with the issues, including changing the unit settings. You can choose from Full Mode, which checks all data for selected song, and Quick Mode, which checks data in a short period of time.

The latest version of PureRead 4+ and RealTime PureRead

When read errors caused by scratches or fingerprints occur when importing (ripping) audio CDs, using this function allows for automatic detection of the disc state, adjustment of the read method using an original algorithm, and then re-reading of the disc. This minimizes error data interpolation. The algorithm utilized in PureRead 4+ is also used in RealTime PureRead, reducing the incidence of data interpolation in real time and playing back audio CDs with the original sound data.

Compatible with high-speed M-DISC writing for long-term data archiving

This product is compatible with M-DISC optical media for archiving, developed by US-based Millenniata Inc. It now also supports 6x writing on M-DISC (BD) SL and M-DISC (DVD).

Custom Eco function reduces the drive’s power consumption

If the drive does not receive any commands (instructions for operation) from the PC for a specified period, this function will reduce the drive’s power consumption, such as by stopping the disc from rotating or reducing the disc rotation speed. Shortening this specified period will make the drive enter the power saving mode earlier.

Discerning Housing

All-black housing with vibration and noise reduction coating: The dignified all-black exterior and interior of the body, which gives it the presence of a premium model, further enhances the drive’s performance with a special coating to reduce vibration, improve heat dissipation, and help suppress the laser’s diffuse reflection.

Low-noise electrolytic capacitors, low-resistance flat cable, anti-vibration cushions and rubber

This product utilizes new low-noise electrolytic capacitors. Paired with the same low-resistance flat cable as in previous models, the result is further improvement in conduction performance and reduction of noise in recording and playback signals. Additionally, anti-vibration cushions and rubber reduce vibration when the disc rotates.

High-quality front design

The simple design of smoked acrylic with a hairline finish from which blue light seems to emerge is accented with copper lines, resulting in a refined appearance appropriate to a premium model.

Copper-plated screws that reduce noise

Using copper-plated screws improves conduction performance and reduces noise during recording and playback.

Unique honeycomb construction and cooling structure

This product features a unique honeycomb structure that increases the rigidity of the housing and minimizes unnecessary vibration. It also commutes airflow generated within the housing by the rotation of the disc, circulating it effectively to alleviate the temperature increase in the pickup and disc surface that occurs when the disc is rotated for extended periods or at high speed.