User manual LG GH20NS15

[. . . ] English Deutsch Français Italiano Español Português Super Multi DVD Rewriter GH20 CAUTION : The laser used in the Super Multi DVD Rewriter can damage your eyes. 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. [. . . ] 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. * Compatibility problem in write/read function may occur with media depending on the media manufacturing quality. * For DVD±R 20x support media: Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, That's, Maxell (MID: MAXELL 003, MXL RG04) are recommended. * Upon the media condition or some of user's environment the maximum speed sometimes could not be guaranteed. 2 * 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. 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 done 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 4 1 23 12 1. Drive activity indicators The LED used to indicate the operation of Super Multi DVD Rewriter. 1. SATA Data Connector (7 pin) 3 Installing the Drive Before installing the drive, please note the following points. You will need the following: · A screw 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 1. Remove the 51/4 drive bay panel from the computer. Refer to the manual for the computer for details. Do not apply excessive pressure to the cables inside the computer. [. . . ] This Drive enables you to change the regional code up to 5 times. 8 Specifications Items General Supported Discs CD/DVD/CD-RW DVD-ROM(Single/Dual), DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD- RAM, CD-Digital Audio & CD-Extra, CD-Plus, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA-Ready, CD-I FMV, CD-TEXT, CD-Bridge, CD-R, CD-RW, Photo-CD (Single & Multi-Session), Video CD, DVD-VIDEO CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM 12cm/ 8cm (8cm disc can be used only with drive placed horizontally. ) Serial ATA Write : Read : (CD-R) : 4X, 8X, 16X, 24X, 32X, 40X, 48X (CD-ROM/R) : 48X max (CD-RW) : 4X, 10X, 16X, 24X, 32X (CD-RW) : 40X max (DVD-R) : 2X, 4X, 6X, 8X, 12X, 16X, 18X, 20X (CD-DA(DAE)) : 40X max (DVD-RW) : 1X, 2X, 4X, 6X (8cm CD) : 10X max (DVD+R) : 2. 4X, 4X, 6X, 8X, 12X, 16X, 18X, 20X (DVD-ROM)(Single/Dual) :16X/12X max (DVD+RW) : 2. 4X, 4X, 6X, 8X (DVD+/-RW) : 13X max (DVD-RAM): 2X, 3X, 3X-5X(Ver. 2. 2), (DVD+/-R) : 16X max 6X, 6X-8X, 6X-12X (DVD-RAM) : 12X max (DVD+R DL): 2. 4X, 4X, 6X, 8X, 10X, (DVD+R DL): 12X max 12X, 16X (DVD-R DL): 12X max (DVD-R DL): 2X, 4X, 6X, 8X, 10X, 12X Horizontal/Vertical CD-ROM : 7200 Kbytes/s (48X max) DVD-ROM : 22160 Kbytes/s (16X max) SATA Gen. 1 1. 5Gbps CD-ROM: 125ms (Typical) DVD-ROM : 145ms (Typical) DVD-RAM : 270ms (Typical) 2 Mbytes 100000 Power On Hours (Duty Cycle 10%) Temperature: 5 °C to 45 °C Humidity: 15% to 85% R. H. Temperature: -30 °C to 60 °C Humidity: 10% to 90% R. H. DC 5V, DC 12V Supported SecurDiscs Disc Diameter Host Interface Read/Write Speed Performance Mounting direction Data transfer rate *Sustained *Burst(ATAPI) Average Access Time (Random) Buffer capacity MTBF Environmental When operating When not operating Level Electrical Power * The drive's appearance and specifications may change without prior notice. 9 Copyright © 2008 LG Electronics U. S. A. or http://www. lgusa. com LG Electronics Canada Inc. [. . . ]