LG Electronics GSA-5120D DVD Player User Manual
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1. LG External Super Multi DVD Rewriter Owner s Manual To enjoy fully all the features and functions of your product please read this owner s manual carefully and completely k i CE amp GSA 5120D A CAUTION The laser used in the External 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 meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur 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 har2. amp Write speed your system may require data to be copied first to the computer s hard drive rather than directly from another source disc or drive System requirements Computer This unit can be operated in the system environment explained here System CPU Pentium 4 1 6GHz or Higher with IBM PC or Compatible requirements Memory 128MB of RAM or greater Hard disk 10GB or more free space The free space needed for writing depends on the quantity of data USB port or IEEE1394 port CD ROM drive For Software installation Software Required OS Windows 2000 Professional XP Home Edition Professional Direct X 9 0 or Higher is required CD R CD RW DVD R CD R LG Mitsubishi Chemical Verbatim Taiyo Yuden TDK or SKC DVD RW DVD R discs are recommended DVD RW DVD RAM __ CD RW LG Ricoh Mitsubishi Chemical Verbatim discs are discs recommended DVD R Maxell Taiyo Yuden JVC are recommended DVD RW JVC Mitsubishi Chemical TDK are recommended DVD R Taiyo Yuden JVC Ricoh are recommended DVD RW TDK FujiFilm are recommended DVD RAM Maxell Panasonic are recommended DVD R DL Mitsubishi Chemical is recommended Compatibility problem in write read function may occur with some DVD R Double Layer media depending on the media manufacturing quality Important precautions Follow these precautions when handling the drive or discs Precautions Please note that the manufacturer of this equipment does n
3. disc is dirty The pick up lens is dirty The disc is scratched or warped The disc uses a region code that cannot be played on the drive AC Plug is not connected to AC outlet Power Switch is not turned on The USB 2 0 converter cable is not properly connected Power Switch is not turned on The disc doesn t match your system Is the media disc the correct format for the type of system that you are using Virus possibility Possible Solution 1 Reinsert the disc correctly 2 Clean the disc surface 3 Clean the pick up lens 4 Change the disc 5 Refer to your system manual for help 1 Connect the AC plug tightly 2 Turn the Power Switch on and try again 1 Make sure USB 2 0 converter cable is connected properly and re install the device driver 2 Turn the Power Switch on and try again 1 Check the disc format on a PC an ISO 9660 IBM compatible PC format as opposed to Apple Mac HFS disc or UNIX disc formats will not function 2 Has the Windows DVD ROM software driver program been corrupted by a virus Run a Virus Scan program and repair if possible Specifications Supported Discs DVD Single Dual DVD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD R Double layer 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 Weight About 1
4. due to lack of data transfer speed For smoother playback of DVDs high speed USB 2 0 should be used Location and function of controls This drive should be used only in its current hardware and software configuration Disc Tray Drive activity indicators The LED used to indicate the operation of External Super Multi DVD Rewriter Read The green color is displayed during disc reading session Write The green color is flashed during disc writing sessions CD R RW DVD R RW The green color is displayed during disc writing session DVD RAM DVD R RW Emergency Eject Hole Stop Eject Button 1394 Connector 6 pin This connector is used to connect to the 1394 FireWire USB Connector This connector is used to connect to the USB converter cable Power Switch Use this switch to turn the drive on and off Power Connector This connector is used to connect to the AC Power adapter cord Installation Hardware Installation e Make sure you have a personal computer with an open USB port or IEEE 1394 port before connecting the drive to your computer e You cannot use the FireWire IEEE 1394 and USB interfaces simultaneously Connecting to computer e Power for all device should be turn off before attaching the cables Connect the drive to the computer as shown in figure To AC wall 1 Connect the USB converter cable or IEEE outlet 1394 cable to the External Super Mult
5. 54Kg Interface USB 2 0 IEEE1394 Read Write Speed Write Read CD R 4X 8X 16X 24X 32X 40X CD ROM R 40X max CD RW 4X 8X 10X 16X 24X CD RW 40X max DVD R 1X 2X 4X 8X DVD ROM Single Dual 16X 8X max DVD RW 1X 2X 4X DVD RW 8X max DVD R 2 4X 4X 8X 12X DVD R 10X max DVD RW 2 4X 4X DVD VIDEO 8X max DVD RAM 2X 3X 5X ver 2 2 DVD RAM 2X 3X 5X ver 2 2 DVD R Double layer 2 4X DVD R Double layer 8X Data transfer rate Sustained CD ROM 6000 Kbytes s 40X max Average Access CD ROM 135msec Typical Time Random DVD ROM 155msec Typical Power Requirement AC Adapter Input 100 240V AC 50 60 Hz Output 5V 12V 1 5A Operating Environment Temperature 5 to 35 degC Humidit 20 to 80 Storage Environment Temperature 20 to 55 degC Humidity 15 to 85 RH The maximum data transfer rate varies according to the performance capabilities of the PC For the sake of periodic improvements specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice We have taken all possible measures to assure the quality of our products but we cannot be responsible for the consequences if defect occurs Copyright 2004 LG LG Electronics U S A Inc 1000 Sylvan Ave Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632 U S A or http www lgusa com LG Electronics Canada Inc 550 MATHESON Blvd East Mississauga Ontario L4Z4G3 Canada LG Electronics Deutschland GMBH Jakob Kaiser StraBe 12 D 47877 Willich G
6. Speed CD RW media Ultra Speed CD RW Media may be recognized by the same Compact Disc ReWritable 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 DVD R Double Layer media may have compatibility problem with other drives ii Introduction Features Package contents System requirements Important precautions Location and function of controls Installation Hardware Installation Removing the USB converter cable Operation Loading and ejecting a disc Playing a music CD Playing DVD video and MPEG2 movie video Appendix Troubleshooting Specifications Microsoft and Windows are trademarks registered in the United States and other countries by the Microsoft Corporation The company names and product names written in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies Introduction Thank you for purchasing the LG External Super Multi DVD Rewriter Features Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 and FireWire IEEE 1394 interface for high speed data transfer Buffer Under Run error protection technology Emergency eject support Bear media loading with power eject Combination of CD R RW DVD R RW DVD R RW DVD R DL Double Layer and DVD RAM drive functions into one drive Supports region playback control Phase II 40X max Writin
7. ermany LG Electronics U K Ltd LG House 250 Bath Road Slough Berkshire SL1 4DX United Kingdom Goldstar France E U R L Paris Nord Il 22 Avenue des Nations B P 50372 VILLEPINTE 95945 ROISSY CDG CEDEX France LG Electronics Italia S P A Centro Direzione IL Quadrate Via Modigliani 20090 Segrate MI Italy LG Electronics Espana Complejo Europa Empressaries Edif Bruselas Ctra N VI 28230 Las Rozas Madrid Spain LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd 23 pike st Rydalmere NSW 2116 or http www ge com au LG Electronics Portugal S A Quinta da Fonte Edificio D Am lia Rua Vitor Camara n 2 Piso 2 2700 229 Pago d Arcos Portugal ou www lge pt Website http www lge com http Awww LGEservice com P NO 3828HM1056A ver a Caution The disc rotates at high speed in the drive unit Use of worn damaged or non standard discs can only 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 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 Do not to use worn cracked damaged warped or poor quality discs as this may cause damage to your drive 2 Check the clear plastic on the center of the disc cracks here are the main cause of disc crush 3 Do not play CDs which are a non standard l e non c
8. g CD R 24X max Writing CD RW 12X max Writing DVD R 8X max Writing DVD R 5X max Writing DVD RAM 4X max Writing DVD RW DVD RW 2 4X Writing DVD R Double layer 40X max Reading CD ROM CD R 40X max Reading CD RW 16X max Reading DVD ROM single 8X max Reading DVD ROM dual 10X max Reading DVD R DVD R 8X max Reading DVD RW DVD RW DVD VIDEO 5X Reading DVD RAM Package contents Quantity A External Super Multi DVD Rewriter B USB 2 0 converter cable C FireWire IEEE 1394 cable 6 pin to 6 pin D FireWire IEEE 1394 cable 6 pin to 4 pin E AC Power Adapter with Power supply cable F Software CD G Quick Guide for Software CD H Manual ee ee ee ee So System meeting the following requirements is needed in order to use USB 2 0 operation with this drive e Computer that is equipped with a USB 2 0 compliant USB connector or PCI adapter card and on which the USB 2 0 EHCI Enhanced Host Controller Interface driver software 1 has been installed 1 The USB 2 0 EHCI driver software is supplied with currently available PCI adapter cards that conform to USB 2 0 Further Microsoft has released the USB 2 0 EHCI driver software for Windows XP therefore it is also possible to use this driver software with Windows XP If you want to know in detail please contact your USB 2 0 adapter dealer or consult your PC manufacturer or consult the Microsoft Corporation Web site To achieve maximum Record
9. i DVD Rewriter 2 Connect the other end of the USB converter cable or IEEE 1394 cable to your computer 3 Connect the AC adapter plug to the power connector at the rear of the drive Attach the AC adapter to the AC wall outlet 4 When the computer is ready confirm that the drive is detected And then insert the supplied software CD into the External Super Multi DVD Rewriter and install the software e Please do not turn off the drive while the computer is searching for the drive If you turn off the drive normal operation of the computer will not be possible Please do not connect the AC adapter and USB 2 0 converter cable by any means other than specified above Removing the USB converter cable The drive supports the plug and play not swap function of Windows and can be removed and inserted by performing the following operation 1 Stop the application software being currently used 2 Click the icon of the taskbar located on your screen s bottom right side 3 Click Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device Drive x 4 Click Ok and then remove the USB converter cable Don t remove the USB converter cable when the busy indicator on the drive blinks or during computer startup Loading and ejecting a disc Remember AC adapter must be connected Make sure the power is turned on Loading a disc 1 Push the Eject Button t
10. installation Follow the wizard After installation remove the PowerDVD software and put it away for safekeeping Inserting a DVD Video disc into the drive and it will play automatically e DVD video region code Each region around the world has a different region number on the DVD video movies being sold in a region The region code can be changed to other regions up to 5 times by using the software decoder PowerDVD If you change the region code 5 times the drive will lock onto the last 5th change region code and cannot change the drive to another region code This limitation is a requirement as licensees of DVD drive technology e When connecting with USB1 1 interface due to it s slow transfer time picture and sound may be disrupted when trying to view a DVD movie Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with the drive verify the following items Since the problem may be caused by a device other than the drive check other things such as system settings or other software being used etc If you cannot resolve the problem after verifying these items contact your dealer or our customer service department Problem Cannot play a DVD or CD in the drive or certain types of discs cannot be read in the drive Disc tray cannot be opened Drive is not detected by the system Drive will not play media or certain types of CD or DVD media Possible Cause 1 The disc is not inserted correctly The
11. ircular 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 in the original packaging 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 form inside the drive 2004 Made by La
12. mful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation 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 External Super Multi DVD Rewriter is for use only with UL listed personal computers that have installation instructions detailing user installation of card cage accessory This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements of EEC DIRECTIVE 89 336 EEC 93 68 EEC and 73 23 EEC A CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT CLASE 1 PRODUCTO LASER CLASSE 1 PRODOTTO LASER WARNING Only drives bearing the logo Compact Disc ReWritable Ultra Speed can write or erase Ultra
13. o open the Disc tray 2 Load a disc Label facing up 3 Close the Disc tray Ejecting a disc 1 Push the Eject Button to open the Disc tray 2 Removing the disc 3 Close the Disc tray after removing the disc Emergency Eject This drive has a feature that allows the CD to be ejected manually in case of a drive failure or a power outage NOTE Don t use this feature except in an emergency Turn the power OFF 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 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 Use this feature for an ermergency purpose only Using it excessively will cause malfunction If you cannot get a good grip on the disc tray with your fingers use a steel binder clip or spring clamp to pull it out Playing a music CD Listening to sound When connected to a computer you can play audio CD s through your computer s audio system after setting Digital Audio mode Check your Windows or Windows Media Player manual for detail Playing DVD video and MPEG2 movie video The drive must be connected to a computer and basic installation already done Install the PowerDVD software to your PC Inserting the disc will automatically start
14. ot offer any warranty against data loss due to inappropriate installation handling direct or indirect damages Please note that the manufacturer will bear no responsibility for direct or indirect damages including lost data caused by the use of this product or its malfunction Please backup copy all important data as protection against data loss Installation Avoid placing the drive in a location subject to high humidity high temperature excessive dust mechanical vibration direct sunlight Operation Don t move the drive suddenly from a cold place to warm one Condensation may cause abnormal operation Make sure to remove the disc before moving the drive to prevent the possible damage to the disc Prevent foreign objects such as liquids or metal from entering the drive and in the 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 While drive is operating don t move the drive or give a shock to the drive since it can cause damages to the disc AC Adapter Don t plug in or remove the AC adapter using wet hands Don t damage the AC adapter by scratching modifying or bending its prongs Use only supplied AC adapter Don t disassemble the AC adapter Operation through a USB hub cannot be guaranteed When connecting with USB1 1 interface picture and sound may be disrupted while watching DVD Video
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