Pioneer BDR-XD05B User Manual

Pioneer USB Blu-ray Player – BDR-XD05B
This unit lets you play Blu-ray discs with your computer, among other tasks.
You can also play DVDs and CDs. Simply plug the device into your computer to use with DVDs or CDs. Your
computer’s media software (Windows Media Player, VLC, etc.) is sufficient for these disc formats.
Blu-ray Discs require special setup and software. We are providing brief information on playing discs here.
Please refer to the full manual for information on burning discs and performing other tasks.
Kit contains:
 These instructions
 USB Blu-ray drive
 2-port USB cable
 One DVD-R, containing copies of the Blu-Ray manuals and CyberLink Media Suite Installation software
(30 day free trial)
 Plastic DVD case
 One carrying case
Machine and user manual information:
 The brand/model is the Pioneer Blu-ray burner BDR-XD05B.
 Both the Quick Start and Operating Instructions are on the CD contained in this kit.
 The Quick Start and Operating Instructions are also available online:
http://urbanafreelibrary.org/books-more/productivity-collection.
What you will need besides the unit borrowed from the library:
 Use either a Windows laptop or desktop computer. (Please see desktop hardware requirements on
page 3 of the Operating Instructions.)
 Gather Blu-ray discs you want to play.
 Your computer must have at least one available USB port. In some cases, the use of a single USB port
may be insufficient. In those cases, use two USB ports for power enhancement.

Pioneer BDR-XD05B Specifications

General

Interface	USB 3.0
Max Write Speed (BD-R)	6x
BD-RE Write Speed	2x
DVD-R Write Speed	8x
DVD+R Write Speed	8x
CD-R Write Speed	24x
CD-RW Write Speed	24x
DVD-RW Write Speed	6x
DVD+RW Write Speed	8x
Read Speed (BD-ROM)	6x
Read Speed (DVD-ROM)	8x
Read Speed (CD-ROM)	24x
Weight	230 g
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, macOS
Buffer Size	4 MB
Drive Type	Blu-ray Writer
Supported Disc Formats	BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW

Summary

Machine and User Manual Information

User Requirements

Preparation Steps

How to Play a Disc

Troubleshooting Hardware Requirements

HDCP Compliance

Ensures computer and monitor connections support copyright protection for Blu-ray playback.

Software Requirements

Administrative Privileges

Required for installing and modifying software on your computer for playback.