LG GSA-2166D Owner’s Manual

External
Super
Super
Multi DVD Rewriter
English
GSA-5166D
GSA-2166D
GSA-2164D
CAUTION
The laser used in the External
:
Do not
attempt
to open the
Multi DVD
Super
damage
can
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer
:
to
qualified
or
performance
Canada
or
personnel.
other than those
procedures
or
electric shock, do not expose this
appliance
requirement
all
digital apparatus meets
Causing Equipment Regulations.
de la classe B
appareil numerique
le materiel
(or back).
moisture
This class B
Cet
of
cover
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To reduce the risk of fire
to rain
Industry
service
servicing
Use of controls
specified
WARNING
your eyes.
cover.
of the Canadian Interference-
requirements
respecte
toutes les
exigences
du
Reglement
sur
brouilleur du Canada.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Note
:
This
tested and found to
B
equipment has been
digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits
can
radiate radio
frequency
no
installation. If this
equipment
on, the
the
-
-
reception,
user
following
Reorient
or
is
encouraged
Connect the
protection against
equipment generates,
a
Class
harmful
uses, and
harmful interference to radio communications.
does
can
to
cause
be determined
try
not
occur
in
a
particular
harmful interference to radio
by turning
the
to correct the interference
or
equipment
by
off and
one or more
of
measures:
relocate the
Increase the
reasonable
guarantee that interference will
which
with the limits for
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
cause
However, there is
television
provide
residential installation. This
a
with the instructions, may
-
to
designed
are
interference in
comply
separation
equipment
receiving
antenna.
between the
into
an
outlet
equipment
on a
and receiver.
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 is for use only with UL listed personal computers
that have installation instructions detailing user-installation of card cage accessory.
i
This
product
is manufactured to
of EEC DIRECTIVE
CAUTION
-
comply
with the radio interference
requirements
89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC and 73/23/EEC.
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
VARNING
-
OSYNLIG
STRALEN
WARNING:
write
Only
or erase
Speed
Ultra
Speed logo
NAR
DENNA DEL
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1
LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1
LASER LAITE
KLASS 1
LASER APPARAT
CLASE 1
PRODUCTO
CLASSE 1
PRODOTTO LASER
AR OPPNAD
LASER
bearing the logo Compact Disc ReWritable Ultra Speed can
Speed CD-RW media.
drives
Ultra
Ultra
LASERSTRALNING
AR FARLIG.
CD-RW Media may be
on
the disc label
or
recognized by the
packaging material.
same
Compact
Attempting to write to Ultra Speed CD-RW media using CD-RW drives
logo Compact Disc ReWritable Ultra Speed may result in data loss.
DVD+R Double
Layer
For DVD-R Dual
capacity
media may have
Layer:
DVD-R Dual
compatibility problem
Layer
to write up 8.5 GB.
ii
is
a
write
once
Disc ReWritable
NOT
bearing
with other drives.
media format with the
the
Contents
Introduction
Features................................................2
Packagecontents.........................................2
Systemrequirements......................................3
Importantprecautions......................................4
Locationandfunctionofcontrols..............................5
Installation
HardwareInstallation......................................6
RemovingtheUSBconvertercable............................7
Operation
Loadingandejectingadisc.................................8
PlayingamusicCD.......................................9
PlayingDVDvideoandMPEG2movievideo....................9
Appendix
Troubleshooting..........................................10
Specifications............................................11
Microsoft
and Windows
registered in the United States and
Corporation.
The company names and product names written in this manual are trademarks
registered trademarks of the respective companies.
other countries
by
are
trademarks
the Microsoft
1
or
Introduction
Thank you for
purchasing
the LG External
Super
Multi DVD Rewriter.
Features
?
Universal Serial Bus
(USB) 2.0 and FireWire IEEE
high-speed data transfer.
Buffer Under Run error protection technology
Emergency eject support
Bear media loading with power eject.
1394
(*Optional)
interface for
?
?
?
?
Combination of
CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD+R DL,
DVD-R DL and DVD-RAM drive functions into
?
?
?
*
one
drive.
Supports region playback control Phase II.
Supports LightScribe Direct Label Printing Technology *Optional.
48X max Writing (CD-R), 32X max Writing (CD-RW), 16X max Writing
(DVD+R, DVD-R), 8X max Writing (DVD+RW), 6X max Writing
(DVD-RW), 8X max Writing (DVD+R DL), 4X Writing (DVD-R DL),
48X max Reading (CD-ROM, CD-R), 32X max Reading (CD-RW),
16X max Reading (DVD-ROM single), 8X max Reading (DVD-ROM dual,
DVD±R DL), 16X max Reading (DVD+R, DVD-R), 8X max Reading
(DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD-VIDEO), 5X Reading (DVD-RAM).
You can use a variety of Drive
-
GSA-5166D
Light
GSA-2166D
GSA-2164D
USB2.0
USB2.0
Scribe
X
I/F
IEEE1394+USB2.0
Package
only
only
contents
Item
A. External
Quantity
Super
Multi DVD Rewriter
B. USB 2.0 converter cable
1
C. FireWire IEEE 1394 cable
(6 pin
D. AC Power
Power
Adapter (with
1
to 4
pin)-*Optional
supply cable)
1
1
E. Software CD
1
F. Quick Guide for Drive
1
2
System meeting the following requirements is needed in order to use USB
operation with this drive.
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.
2.0
?
--
1) The USB 2.0 EHCI driver software is
supplied
with
currently
available PCI
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
adapter
driver software with Windows XP.
If you want to know in detail, please contact your USB 2.0 adapter dealer
your PC manufacturer, or consult the Microsoft Corporation Web site.
?T
o
or
consult
achieve maximum Record & Write
data to be
copied
from another
speed your system may require
computer's hard drive rather than directly
first to the
source
disc
drive.
or
System requirements
Computer
This unit
can
be
operated
System
requirements Memory
CPU
in the
512MB of RAM
10GB
Hard disk
system environment explained here.
Pentium 4 2.8GHz
or more
depends
or
Higher
Interface
USB
For Software installation
Software
Windows 2000
Required
Compatible.
free space. (The free space needed for
quantity of data.)
CD-ROM drive
OS
or
writing
the
on
port
with IBM PC
greater.
or
IEEE1394
or
port
Professional(SP4)/XP(Home Edition/
Professional/SP2), Direct X 9.0 or Higher is required.
CD-R, CD-RW,
DVD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD+R, DVD+RW,
DVD-RAM,
CD-R
DVD±R DL discs
DVD-R
LG, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim, Taiyo Yuden,
TDK, Ritek or HP discs are recommended.
CD-RW : LG, Ricoh, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim discs
:
are
:
recommended.
Mitsubishi
Kagaku Media, Verbatim, Taiyo
Yuden
are
recommended.
DVD-RW
JVC, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, TDK, RITEK
:
are
recommended.
DVD+R
:
Mitsubishi
DVD+RW
:
Kagaku Media, Verbatim are recommended.
TDK, FujiFilm, Ricoh, CMC, Mitsubishi Kagaku
Media
DVD-RAM
are
recommended.
Maxell, Panasonic are recommended.
DVD±R DL : Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim are recommended.
*
Compatibility problem in write/read
manufacturing quality.
the media
:
function may
occur
with
some
media
depending
on
Important precautions
Follow these
precautions
when
handling
the drive
or
discs.
Precautions
Please note that the manufacturer of this
data loss due to
against
damages.
or
indirect
equipment does not offer any warranty
inappropriate installation, handling, direct or indirect
Please note that the manufacturer will bear
damages (including
lost
data)caused by
the
no
responsibility for direct
of this product or its
use
malfunction.
Please
backup(copy)
all
important
data
as
protection against
data loss.
Installation
Avoid
-
-
placing the
high humidity
drive in
a
location
-
mechanical vibration
-
subject to:
high temperature
direct sunlight
-
excessive dust
Operation
Don't
move
the drive
Condensation may
Make
sure
damage
to
suddenly
cause
remove
from
a cold place
operation.
before moving the
to
warm one.
abnormal
the disc
drive to
prevent the possible
to the disc.
Prevent
foreign objects, such as liquids or metal, from entering the drive and in
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
can cause damages to the disc.
the
AC
case a
Adapter
Don't
plug in or remove the AC adapter using wet hands.
damage the AC adapter by scratching, modifying, or bending
Use only supplied AC adapter.
Don't disassemble the AC adapter.
Don't
Operation through
When
a
USB hub cannot be
its prongs.
guaranteed.
connecting with USB1.1 interface, picture and sound may
while watching DVD Video due to lack of data transfer speed.
For smoother playback of DVDs, high-speed USB 2.0 should be
be
disrupted
used.
it
Location and function of controls
This
following
is the
appearance and
general figure of the design of the drive. The
specifications may change without prior notice.
1
5
2 34
drive's
67
(Optional)
1. Disc
Tray
2. Drive
activity indicators
The LED used to indicate the
operation
of External
Super
Multi DVD
Rewriter.
3.
Emergency Eject
4.
Stop/Eject Button
5. 1394 Connector
Hole
(6 pin/4 pin)
-This connector is used to connect to the
1394 FireWire.
Note: GSA-2166D/ GSA-2164D is not
6. USB Connector
-
supported.
This connector is used to connect to the USB
converter cable.
7. Power Connector
-
This connector is used to connect to the AC Power
adapter
cord.
Installation
Hardware Installation
Connecting
to
NOTES
computer
?
Make sure you have a personal
computer with an open USB port or
IEEE 1394 port before connecting the
drive to your computer.
?
You cannot
the FireWire
use
[IEEE 1394] and
simultaneously.
?
Power for all device should be turn off
before
To AC wall
outlet.
USB interfaces
the cables.
attaching
Connect the drive to the
shown in
computer
as
figure.
1. Connect the USB converter cable
IEEE 1394
Super
cable]
[or
to the External
Multi DVD Rewriter.
2. Connect the other end of the USB
converter cable
OR
to your
[or IEEE
computer.
3. Connect the AC
adapter plug
power connector at the
drive.
Attach the AC
1394
adapter
rear
cable]
to the
of the
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.
NOTE
?
Please do not connect the AC
other than
specified
adapter
and USB 2.0 converter cable
above.
6
by
any
means
Removing
The drive
can
1.
the USB converter cable
supports the plug and play(not swap) function of Windows, and
be removed and inserted
the
Stop
application
2. Click the icon
"
"
by performing
software
the
being currently
of the taskbar located
on
following operation.
used.
your screen's bottom
right
side.
3. Click
"Safely
Remove USB Mass
4. Click "Ok" and then
remove
Storage Device-Drive[x:]".
the USB converter cable.
NOTE
Don't
remove
blinks,
or
the USB converter cable when the
during computer startup.
7
busy
indicator
on
the drive
Operation
and
Loading
Remember
Make
AC
adapter
a
Push the
2.
Load
3.
Close the Disc
Ejecting
disc
must be connected.
on.
Eject Button to open the
(Label facing up.)
Disc
tray.
to open the Disc
tray.
disc.
a
tray.
disc
2.
Eject Button
Removing the disc.
3.
Close the Disc
1.
a
disc
1.
a
ejecting
the power is turned
sure
Loading
-
Push the
tray after removing the disc.
Emergency Eject
This drive has
a
drive failure
NOTE: Don't
1)
2)
a
feature that allows the CD to be
or a
use
power
ejected manually
case
of
this feature
except
in
an
emergency.
Turn the power OFF.
Poke
a
fine-tipped object (such as a straightened heavy duty
eject button. The front door will
into the small hole above the
and the disk
3)
in
outage.
tray will
come
partway
paper
clip)
pop open
out.
Pull the front door to open it all the way, then grip the disc
thumb and forefinger and gently pull it straight out.
tray between
NOTE: Use this feature for
an
ermergency purpose only.
Using it excessively will cause
malfunction.
*
If you cannot
binder clip or
a good grip on the disc tray
spring clamp to pull it out.
get
8
with your
fingers,
use a
steel
Playing
Listening
music CD
a
to sound
When connected to
computer's
audio
a computer, you can play audio CD's through your
system after setting Digital Audio mode.
Check your Windows
Playing
or
"Windows Media
Player"
manual for detail.
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
After
the disc will
installation,
safekeeping.
Inserting a DVD
?
DVD video
Each
automatically
remove
start installation. Follow the wizard.
the PowerDVD software and
Video disc into the drive and it will
region
put it away for
play automatically.
code:
a different region number on the DVD
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.
region
around the world has
video movies
?
When
being
sold in
a
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.
Appendix
Troubleshooting
If you are
Since the
experiencing problems with the drive, verify the following items.
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
or
play
a
CD in the drive
certain
Possible Cause
DVD
or
types of discs
Possible Solution
1. The disc is not inserted
1. Reinsert the disc
correctly.
correctly.
2. The disc is
2. Clean the disc surface.
dirty.
pick-up lens
cannot be read in the
3. The
drive.
4. The disc is scratched
is
dirty.
or
3. Clean the
4.
Change
pick-up
lens.
the disc.
warped.
5. The disc
uses a
region
code that cannot be
played
Disc tray
opened
cannot be
the
Plug
is not connected
properly
connected.
Drive will not
media
or
types of CD
media
play
certain
or
DVD
system. Is the media
disc the correct format for
the
you
type of system that
are
1. Connect the AC
1.Make
sure
USB 2.0 converter
cable is connected
properly
1. Check the disc format.
(onaPCanISO9660IBM
compatible PC format as
opposed to Apple/Mac HFS
disc
using.
or
UNIX disc
formats will not
2. Virus
plug
and re-install the device driver.
1. The disc doesn't match
your
system
help.
tightly.
1. The USB 2.0 converter
cable is not
system.
manual for
the drive.
to AC outlet.
Drive is not detected
by
1. AC
on
5. Refer to your
possibility.
function)
2. Has the Windows DVD-ROM
software driver program
been
10
corrupted by
Run
a
and
repair
a
virus?
Virus Scan program
if
possible.
Specifications
Discs
Supported
DVD-ROM(Single/Dual), DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R,
DVD+R Double layer, DVD-R Dual layer, DVD- RAM, CDDigital Audio & CD-Extra, CD-Plus, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XAReady, CD-I FMV, CD-TEXT, CD-Bridge, CD-R, CD-RW,
Photo-CD (Single & Multi-Session), Video CD, DVD-VIDEO
Dimensions (WxHxD)
164.8
Weight
About
x
51.8
x
230mm
1.26Kg
USB 2.0, IEEE1394
Interface
Read/Write
Speed
(GSA-5166D only)
Write
Read
CD-R: 16X, 24X, 40X, 48X
CD-ROM/R: 48X
CD-RW: 4X, 10X, 16X, 24X, 32X
CD-RW: 32X
DVD-R: 2X, 4X, 8X, 12X, 16X
DVD-ROM (Single/Dual):16X/8X
DVD-RW
1X, 2X, 4X, 6X
DVD+R: 2.4X, 4X, 8X, 12X, 16X
DVD+RW: 2.4X, 4X, 8X
DVD-RAM: 2X, 3X, 5X(Ver.2.2)
DVD+R DL: 2.4X, 4X, 6X, 8X
DVD+/-RW: 8X
DVD-R DL: 4X
DVD-R DL: 8X
:
max
max
DVD+/-R: 16X
max
max
max
DVD-VIDEO: 8X
max
DVD-RAM: 2X, 3X, 5X
DVD+R DL: 8X
max
(Ver.2.2)
max
max
Data transfer rate
Sustained
CD-ROM
:
DVD-ROM
Average Access
Time ( 1 / 3 Stroke)
CD-ROM
Buffer
2
:
DVD-ROM
DVD-RAM
capacity
7200
Kbytes/s (48X max)
Kbytes/s (16X max)
120msec (Typical)
: 140msec (Typical)
: 250msec (Typical)
:
22160
Mbytes
MTBF
125000 Power On Hours
Read/Write
CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD±R DL
CD:Disc-at-once, Track-at once, Session at once, Packet Write
DVD:Random write, Sequential write
Writing
Methods
Requirement AC Adapter
100-240Vac, 0.6A 47-63
Input
12Vdc 2A (max 2.5A)
Output
Operating Environment
Temperature
5to35degC
20to80%
Humidity
Storage Environment
-20 to 55 degC
Temperature
15% to 85% RH
Humidity
(Duty Cycle 10%)
Power
-
-
The maximum data transfer rate varies
PC.
For the sake of
to
change
-
Hz
according to the performance capabilities of the
periodic improvements, specifications and appearance are subject
without notice.
We have taken all
cannot be
possible measures to assure the quality of
responsible for the consequences if defect occurs.
our
products,
but
we
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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
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keep your
discs from
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Keep discs in the packaging supplied with
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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
How
or
inserting
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
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or
can
sunlight
and away from
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.
S.A.
Edificio
D. Amelia
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ou www.lge.pt
Please visit
www.lgservice.com and install the program,
update." By using the program,
you can automatically check the latest information about
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