LG GH24LS70
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1. For Windows XP Vista Users W In order to ensure normal drive operation please check the following The drive is displayed in Windows XP Control Panel System Hardware Device Manager DVD CD ROM drives Windows Vista Control Panel Device Manager DVD CD ROM drives 32 bit is displayed in Control Panel System Performance Wi Ifthe drive is not recognized by your computer please check the following items e If an indicator is displayed on the IDE controller in Control Panel System Device Manager Hard Disk Controller you will need to contact your PC s manufacturer or the motherboard s manufacturer and get the appropriate IDE controller driver W Run Add New Hardware in Control Panel to let PC search again for new device Software Install the appropriate CD Recording Authoring Software before using this unit Please uninstall any previous CD burning software you may have loaded on your PC in order to prevent possible compatibility issues Once you have installed the application software you may if you wish begin to reinstall previous software taking note for errors We recommend using the drive with the latest software as some problems encountered when using the drive can be solved by updating the software WARNING Only drives bearing the logo Compact Disc ReWritable Ultra Speed can write or erase Ultra Speed CD RW media Ultra Speed CD RW Media may be recognized by the same Compact Disc R2. LG Super Multi DVD Rewriter Owner s Manual To fully enjoy all the features and functions of your product please read this owner s manual carefully and completely GH24 A CAUTION The laser used in the Super Multi DVD Rewriter can damage your eyes Do not attempt to open the cover To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the cover or back There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Use of controls or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Industry Canada requirement This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular install
3. Please take notice that the manufacturer of this equipment does not offer any warranty against data loss due to inappropriate installation or handling or direct or indirect damages Please take notice that the manufacturer will bear no responsibility for direct or indirect damages caused by the use of this product or its malfunction Please take notice that the manufacturer will bear no responsibility for damage to data caused by this product Please backup copy all important data as a protection against data loss Avoid placing the drive in a location subject to high humidity high temperature excessive dust mechanical vibration direct sunlight We recommend using the drive in a horizontal or vertical position Do not use it in tilted position Don t move the drive suddenly from a cold place to a warm one or raise the room temperature suddenly Condensation may occur causing abnormal operation Make sure to remove the disc before moving the drive The disc may become damaged causing data loss Be careful to prevent foreign objects such as liquids or metal from entering the drive In case a foreign object enters the drive please consult the dealer where the drive was purchased Don t interrupt the electric power while the drive is operating Please pay attention to handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices you may use anti static products such as wrist straps heel straps mats to protect your body from electrosta
4. OG USYNLIG LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APENS UNNGA EKSPONERING FOR STRALEN VARNING KLASSE 3B SYNLING OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNAL DEL AR OPPNAD STRALEN AR FARLIG VARO KURSSI 3B NAKYVA JA NAKYMATON AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA LASERSATEILYLLE ALA KATSO SATEESEN CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT CLASE 1 PRODUCTO LASER CLASSE 1 PRODOTTO LASER The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision m Microsoft and Windows are trademarks registered in the United States and other countries by the Microsoft Corporation m DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format Logo Licensing Corp registered in U S Japan and other countries m The company names and product names written in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies Contents Important Precautions sesseeeesee eee 1 x 0 c MITTIT 2 System Environment sseeeee eee 2 Location and Function of Controls 0 0 0 c eee eee 3 Installing the Drive 0 sc ease ner EE RERO AER OR RACE RR n 4 Device Drivers ciusess asesor ee eee ee ee ROO ARCA RR e aa 6 How to Use the Discs 0 c ccc ee 7 Tro bleshootling ask cece eee ae aae Rx Rn Rh ERR RR ii 8 Specifications lseeeeeeee nnn nnl 9 Important Precautions Follow these precautions when handling the drive or discs
5. agaku Media Taiyo Yuden are recommended DVD RW Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Verbatim are recommended DVD R Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Verbatim are recommended DVD RW Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Verbatim are recommended DVD RAM Maxell Panasonic are recommended DVD R DL Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Verbatim are recommended DVD R DL Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Verbatim are recommended Compatibility problem in write read function may occur with media depending on the media manufacturing quality For DVD R 20x 22x 24x support media Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Upon the media condition or some of user s environment the maximum speed sometimes could not be guaranteed 14 Occasionally CD R and CD RW discs written by a CD R RW drive cannot be read by other CD drives These unreadable discs may need to be read using the CD R RW drive they were created with The disc written using the CD R RW drive might not be readable by CD ROMs other than Multi read compatible UDF compatible CD ROMs Multiread compatible UDF compatible CD ROMs are 1 CD ROMs that can read low reflectance 2 CD ROMs that support Packet Write Q Please note Certain software i e particularly those including Video playback may require a considerably increased specification PC to give acceptable results While this Super Multi DVD Rewriter can read DVD video discs decoding them to display on your pc s monitor requires separate MPEG decoding that is don
6. ation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an Authorized Service Center for help FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This Super Multi DVD Rewriter is for use only with UL listed personal computers that have installation instructions detailing user installation of card cage accessory EU Conformity Notice in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004 108 EC 2006 95 EC and 2009 125 EC C LG Electronics hereby declares that this these product s is are European representative LG Electronics Service Europe B V Veluwezoom 15 1327 AE Almere The Netherlands Tel 31 0 36 547 8888 CAUTION CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM ADVARSEL KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTR LING VED ABNING UNDGA UDS ETTELSE FOR STRALING ADVARSEL KLASSE 3B SYNLING
7. e a steel binder clip or spring clamp to pull it out Troubleshooting Before Requesting Service Before calling for service check this list The drive doesn t have power s the power supply cable from the host computer plugged in s the Power Connector to the drive securely attached The system doesn t start Are the power and SATA cables to the PC correctly connected Is the total length of the SATA cable 20 inches or less s each connector completely attached Other connections may have been knocked lose while installing the drive Cannot Read or Write Discs s the condition of everything else in the system CPU hard disc and others as it should be Does the CD or DVD disc have dirt or scratches Did a screen saver or other application operate while writing to the disc Is there enough free space on the CD DVD and DVD RAM disc Does writing fail even using the simulation test e Is the disc loaded in the drive with the read write surface facing the right direction label up s the drive installed in the correct orientation Was the drive or disc moved from a low temperature environment to a high temperature environment There is a possibility of condensation on the lens in the drive or on the surface of the disc When you call for service be prepared to give as much information as possible of your system environment and the specific problem What happened When How long What wa
8. e by separate hardware either an MPEG decoder card or MPEG decoding done by your video card or separate software that you install to do MPEG decoding For further details refer to the documentation that comes with MPEG software Location and Function of Controls Front Panel Rear Panel 1 2 1 Disc Tray 1 SATA Power Connector 15 pin 2 Emergency Eject Hole 2 SATA Data Connector 7 pin 3 Stop Eject Button 4 Drive activity indicator Installing the Drive Before installing the drive please note the following points You will need the following Ascrew driver of a suitable size to fit the securing screws for the drive unit The manual for the computer so you can find the mounting positions for the SATA cable Turn off all peripheral appliances of the computer and the computer itself and disconnect their power cords from the wall sockets Discharge any static electricity on your person by touching the computer covers etc Removing the Computer Cover Make sure all peripheral devices of the computer and the computer itself are turned off and then remove the cover Refer to the manual for the computer for details about removing the cover NOTE There may be sharp edges inside the computer so take care to avoid injury Mounting the Drive Remove the 51 4 drive bay panel from the computer Refer to the manual for the computer for details Insert the drive unit into the bay Do not apply excessive pressure to th
9. e cables inside the computer Secure the drive with the screws If there is not enough space behind the drive connect the SATA and other cables before securing the drive 1 2 3 NOTE This is a general installation guide If your PC hardware appears different please consult your hardware manual for installing peripheral devices PC Connection The Super Multi DVD Rewriter connects to the motherboard of the host computer using a SATA interface cable Power cable Power Data cable cable Data cable Connecting the SATA Power Cable Connect the power cable so the projection of the cable connector side to come to the left side Be careful not to connect upside down NOTE Improper connection may damage the drive and void the warranty Generally the power connector can only fit one way L gt 3 Connect to the power connector of the PC Connecting the SATA Data Cable Connect the data cable Be careful not to connect upside down Connect to the SATA connector on the PC s Motherboard Device Drivers When using Windows XP Home Edition XP Professional Vista Windows 7 no special device driver is required Your system upon Power On and bootup after installing and connecting the new Super Multi DVD Rewriter will recognize and load native software drivers automatically Please consult the following internet sites http www Igservice com then choose your country from the list
10. eWritable Ultra Speed logo on the disc label or packaging material Attempting to write to Ultra Speed CD RW media using CD RW drives NOT bearing the logo Compact Disc ReWritable Ultra Speed may result in data loss How to Use the Discs When using CD ROM discs CD R discs DVD discs or CD RW discs don t attach any stickers or labels to the discs It could cause read and write errors but data on the disc may be lost due to damage to the disc itself The Discs in this unit operate at a very high speed DO NOT use damaged cracked or warped discs The drive s optical unit may be damaged if they break DO NOT use non standard discs NON standard discs may not play or store data properly Emergency Eject This drive has a feature that allows the CD to be ejected manually if this becomes necessary such as failure of the drive or a power outage NOTE Dor t use this feature except in an emergency 1 Turn the power to OFF 2 Poke a fine tipped object such as a straightened heavy duty paper clip into the small hole above the eject button The front door will pop open and the disk tray will come partway out 3 Pull the front door to open it all the way then grip the disc tray between thumb and forefinger and gently pull it straight out NOTE This feature is a last measure to be used only in an emergency Using it excessively will cause malfunction f you cannot get a good grip on the disc tray with your fingers us
11. in the packaging supplied with them and out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources Excessive vibration or a sudden jolt to the drive during operation may cause a malfunction Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes in temperature as it may cause condensation to collect inside the drive Please visit www lgservice com and install the program LG ODD Online F W update By using the program you can automatically check the latest information about FirmWares and update the FirmWare P NO 3828HM1047U vera 92010 Made by Qc
12. kB s 16X max Burst ATAPI SATA Gen 1 1 5 Gbps Average Access CD ROM 125 ms Typical Time Random DVD ROM 145 ms Typical DVD RAM 270 ms Typical Buffer capacity 2MB MTBF 100000 Power On Hours Duty Cycle 10 Environmental When operating Temperature 5 C to 45 C Humidity 15 to 85 R H Level When not operating Temperature 30 C to 60 C Humidity 10 to 90 R H Electrical Power DC 5 V DC 12V The drive s appearance and specifications may change without prior notice ight LG Copyright 2010 Caution The disc rotates at high speed in the drive unit Use of worn damaged or non standard CD ROM discs can adversely affect the drive and cause the disc to shatter or crush while in use Disc crush can only occur when you use a damaged CD ROM disc in the drive It is an extremely rare occurrence but there are steps which can be taken to prevent it Always check your discs before inserting them into the drive 1 Take care not to use worn cracked damaged warped or poor quality CD ROMs as this may cause damage to your drive Check the clear plastic on the center of the disc cracks here are the main cause of disc crush Do not play CD ROMs which are a non standard l e non circular shape such as heart shaped discs or discs in the shape of a business card How can you keep your discs from becoming damaged 1 When not in use remove discs from the drive 2 Keep discs
13. s going on Were there any error messages displayed etc Please Note Since this product supports Region Playback Control Phase Il a certain MPEG decoder card or Software without regional code setting may cause this drive not to read DVD ROM discs This Drive enables you to change the regional code up to 5 times Specifications Items CD DVD CD RW General Supported Discs DVD ROM Single Dual DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW DVD R DVD R DL DVD RAM CD Digital Audio amp CD Extra CD Plus CD ROM CD ROM XA Ready CD I FMV CD TEXT CD Bridge CD R CD RW Photo CD Single amp Multi Session Video CD DVD VIDEO Disc Diameter 12cm 8cm 8cm disc can be used only with drive placed horizontally Host Interface Serial ATA Read Write Speed Write Read DVD R 2X 4X 8X 16X 18X DVD ROM singlebual 16X 12X max noh E ur e RIN DVD R 16X max PUT 1 TA 2A SA DVD RW 13X max DVD R 24X 4X 8X 16X DVD R 16X max DVD RW 2 4X 4X 6X 8X aL a a DVD R DL 2 4X 4X 8X os i DVD R DL 2X 4X 8X DVD R DL 12X max DVD RAM ver 20 amp Higher 2X 3X 5X 6X DVD RAM Ver 2 0 amp Higher 12X max 8X 12X CD R ROM 48X max CD R 4X 8X 16X 24X 32X 40X 48X CD RW 40X max CD RW 4X 10X 16X 24X 32X CD DA DAE 40X max Mounting direction Horizontal Vertical Performance Data transfer rate Sustained CD ROM 7200 kB s 48X max DVD ROM 22160
14. tic Features Serial ATA interface Power tray loading and Combination CD R RW election of disc The disc can also be Sieci manually VD R RW DVD R DL DVD R RW DVD R DL DVD RAM Drive functions into one drive Supports Region playback control Phase Il Automatic buffer underrun error prevention technology Supports LightScribe Direct Label Printing Technology Optional You can use a variety of Drive GH24LS70 GH24NS70 LightScribe Supported Not Supported System Environment Computer This unit can be operated in the system environment explained here System requirements CPU Motherboard that supports Serial ATA Recommended Pentium IV 3 2 GHz or higher RAM 512 MB or higher VGA Card Memory 128 MB or greater Hard disk 20 GB or more free space The free space needed for writing depends on the quantity of data Interface Serial ATA Drive bay 12 34 cm 5 25 inch half height bay required Power 5 V 12 V power socket required Software Required OS Windows 7 Windows Vista X86 X64 Windows XP Home Edition Professional Media Center Edition with SP2 Direct X 9 0 or Higher is required CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD RAM DVD R DL discs CD R LG Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Verbatim Taiyo Yuden or TDK discs are recommended CD RW Ricoh Mitsubishi Kagaku Media Verbatim discs are recommended DVD R Mitsubishi K
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