LG GH20 User Manual

Super Multi DVD Rewriter  
GH20  
This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference  
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LUOKAN 1  
KLASS 1  
CLASE 1  
CLASSE 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
LASER PRODUKT  
LASER LAITE  
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The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.  
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Contents  
Important Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
System Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Location and Function of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Installing the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
How to Use the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Important Precautions  
Follow these precautions when handling the drive or discs.  
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 electrostatic.  
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Features  
Serial ATA interface.  
Power tray loading and ejection of disc. (The disc can also be ejected manually.)  
Combination CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R/RW, DVD+R DL,  
DVD-RAM Drive functions into one drive.  
Supports Region playback control Phase II.  
Automatic buffer underrun error prevention technology.  
Supports LightScribe Direct Label Printing Technology - *Optional.  
*
You can use a variety of Drive  
GH20LS10  
GH20NS10  
LightScribe  
Supported  
Not Supported  
System Environment  
Computer  
This unit can be operated in the system environment explained here.  
CPU: Motherboard that supports Serial ATA. (Recommended Pentium IV  
3.2GHz or higher.) RAM:512MB or higher.  
System  
requirements  
VGA Card Memory  
Hard disk  
128MB or greater.  
20GB or more free space.  
(The free space needed for writing depends on the quantity of data.)  
Interface  
Drive bay  
Power  
Serial ATA  
5.25-inch half-height bay required  
+5V/+12V power socket required  
Software Required OS Windows Vista(X86, X64)/Windows 2000 Professional/ Windows XP[Home Edition/  
Professional/Media Center Edition], Direct X 9.0 or Higher is required  
CD-R, CD-RW,  
DVD-R, DVD-RW,  
DVD+R, DVD+RW,  
DVD-RAM,  
CD-R : LG, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim, Taiyo Yuden or TDK discs  
are recommended.  
CD-RW : LG, Ricoh, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim discs are  
recommended.  
DVD-R : Maxell, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Taiyo Yuden are recommended.  
DVD-RW : JVC, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media 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 discs  
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.  
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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.  
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 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  
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2 3  
1 2  
1. SATA Power Connector (15 pin)  
2. SATA Data Connector (7 pin)  
1. Disc Tray  
2. Emergency Eject Hole  
3. Stop/Eject Button  
4. Drive activity indicators  
The LED used to indicate the operation of  
Super Multi DVD Rewriter.  
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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  
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1. Remove the 5 /4drive bay panel from the computer. Refer to the manual for the  
computer for details.  
2. Insert the drive unit into the bay. Do not apply excessive pressure to the cables  
inside the computer.  
3. 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.  
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NOTE : This is a general installation guide. If your PC hardware appears  
different, please consult your hardware manual for installing peripheral devices.  
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PC Connection  
The Super Multi DVD Rewriter connects to the motherboard of the host computer  
using a SATA interface 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.  
Red  
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.  
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Device Drivers  
When using Windows 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional/Vista,  
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:  
For Windows 2000/XP/Vista Users  
In order to ensure normal drive operation, please check the following:  
The drive is displayed in  
Windows 2000/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]  
If the drive is not recognized by your computer, please check the following items.  
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.  
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  
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.  
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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: Don’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.  
*
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.  
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Troubleshooting  
Before Requesting Service  
Before calling for service, check this list.  
The drive doesn’t have power.  
• Is the power supply cable from the host computer plugged in?  
• Is 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?  
• Is each connector completely attached?  
Other connections may have been knocked lose while installing the drive.  
Cannot Read or Write Discs.  
• Is the condition of everything else in the system (CPU, hard disc, and others)  
as it should be? (See system environment page 2.)  
• 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?  
• Is the disc loaded in the drive with the read/write surface facing the right  
direction? (label up)  
• Is 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 was going on? Were there any error messages displayed? etc.)  
Please Note: Since this product supports Region Playback Control Phase II,  
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.  
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Specifications  
Items  
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  
General  
Supported Discs  
Supported  
SecurDiscs  
CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,  
DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM  
Disc Diameter  
12cm/ 8cm (8cm disc can be used only with drive placed horizontally.)  
Serial ATA  
Host Interface  
Read/Write Speed  
Write :  
Read :  
(CD-R) : 4X, 8X, 16X, 24X, 32X, 40X, 48X  
(CD-RW) : 4X, 10X, 16X, 24X, 32X  
(DVD-R) : 2X, 4X, 6X, 8X, 12X, 16X, 18X, 20X  
(DVD-RW) : 1X, 2X, 4X, 6X  
(DVD+R) : 2.4X, 4X, 6X, 8X, 12X, 16X, 18X, 20X  
(DVD+RW) : 2.4X, 4X, 6X, 8X  
(DVD-RAM): 2X, 3X, 3X-5X(Ver.2.2),  
6X, 6X-8X, 6X-12X  
(CD-ROM/R) : 48X max  
(CD-RW) : 40X max  
(CD-DA(DAE)) : 40X max  
(8cm CD) : 10X max  
(DVD-ROM)(Single/Dual) :16X/12X max  
(DVD+/-RW) : 13X max  
(DVD+/-R) : 16X max  
(DVD-RAM) : 12X max  
(DVD+R DL): 12X max  
(DVD-R DL): 12X max  
(DVD+R DL): 2.4X, 4X, 6X, 8X, 10X, 12X  
(DVD-R DL): 2X, 4X, 6X, 8X, 10X, 12X  
Mounting direction  
Horizontal/Vertical  
Performance Data transfer rate  
*Sustained  
CD-ROM : 7200 Kbytes/s (48X max)  
DVD-ROM : 22160 Kbytes/s (16X max)  
*Burst(ATAPI)  
SATA Gen.1 1.5Gbps  
Average Access  
CD-ROM: 125ms (Typical)  
DVD-ROM : 145ms (Typical)  
DVD-RAM : 270ms (Typical)  
Time (Random  
)
Buffer capacity  
2 Mbytes  
MTBF  
100000 Power On Hours (Duty Cycle 10%)  
Environmental When operating  
Temperature: 5 °C to 45 °C Humidity: 15% to 85% R.H.  
Temperature: -30 °C to 60 °C Humidity: 10% to 90% R.H.  
Level  
When not operating  
Electrical  
Power  
DC 5V, DC 12V  
* The drive’s appearance and specifications may change without prior notice.  
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Caution!  
LG Electronics U.S.A. Inc.  
1000 Sylvan Ave.  
Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632  
U. S. A.  
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.  
LG Electronics Canada Inc.  
550 MATHESON Blvd. East Mississauga.  
Ontario L4Z4G3 Canada  
Always check your discs before inserting  
them into the drive.  
LG Electronics Deutschland GMBH  
Jakob-Kaiser-Straße 12,  
D-47877 Willich, Germany  
1. Take care not to use worn, cracked,  
damaged, warped or poor quality  
CD-ROMs, 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.  
LG Electronics U. K. Ltd.  
LG House, 250 Bath Road,  
Slough Berkshire SL1 4DX  
United Kingdom  
3. Do not play CD-ROMs which are a non-  
standard (I.e. non-circular)shape, such as  
heart shaped discs, or discs in the shape  
of a business card.  
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Nations-B.P.50372 VILLEPINTE  
95945 ROISSY CDG CEDEX France  
How can you keep your discs from becoming  
damaged?  
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Centro Direzione “IL Quadrate” Via  
Modigliani, 20090 Segrate (MI) Italy  
1. When not in use, remove discs from the  
drive.  
2. Keep discs in the packaging supplied with  
them and out of direct sunlight and away  
from heat sources.  
LG Electronics España  
Complejo Europa Empressaries (Edif.Bruselas)  
Ctra. N-VI 28230 Las Rozas Madrid Spain  
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.  
LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd.  
2 Wonderland drive, Eastern creek, NSW  
2766  
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