ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL Blu-ray/DVD Writer To enjoy fully all the features and functions of your product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and completely.
CAUTION : The laser used in the writer 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.
EU Conformity Notice LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU. European representative : LG Electronics Inc. - EU Representative Krijgsman 1, 1186 DM Amstelveen The Netherlands CAUTION : CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. ADVARSEL : KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
Contents Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Important Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 System Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Location and Function of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Installing the Drive . . .
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.
System Environment Operating Environment This unit can be operated in the system environment explained here. • CPU : Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 (2.66 GHz), AMD Phenom 9450 (2.10 GHz) or above. • O/S : Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7, Vista, XP SP3. • RAM : 2 GB or more • HDD : Needed free space for Blu-ray Disc authoring (BD-R SL/DL: 60 GB, BD-R/RE XL (3 Layer): 100 GB, BD-R XL (4 Layer): 128 GB) Serial ATA Interface Drive bay 13.34 cm (5.
❏ 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 CD-ROMs that can read low reflectance and support Packet Write. ❏ Please note: Certain software (i.e.
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.
PC Connection The Writer connects to the motherboard of the host computer using a SATA interface cable. Power cable Power cable Data 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. Red Connect to the power connector of the PC.
Device Drivers When using Windows XP SP3, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1, no special device driver is required. Your system, upon Power On and bootup after installing and connecting the new Blu-ray Disc Rewriter will recognize and load native software drivers automatically.
How to Use the Discs Don’t attach any stickers or labels to discs, It could cause read/write errors and data loss. 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.
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.
Specifications General Supported Discs *1 BD-ROM(SL/DL), BD-RE*2(SL/DL/XL (3 Layer)), BD-R(SL/DL/XL (3 Layer)/ XL (4 Layer)), BD-R (SL LTH), DVD-ROM(SL/DL), DVD-R(SL/DL), DVD-RW, DVD+R(SL/DL), DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, M-Disc (DVD+R SL), CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Photo-CD (Single & Multi-Session), Video CD, CD-Audio Disc, Mixed mode, CD-ROM disc (data and audio), CD-Extra, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-RW Disc Diameter 12 cm/ 8 cm (8 cm disc can be used only with drive placed horizontally.
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Caution! The disc rotates at high speed in the drive unit. Use of worn, damaged, or non-standard 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 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.
www.LG.com Please visit www.lgservice.com and install the automatic firmware download program, “LG ODD Online F/W update.” This program will automatically check for new firmware releases and download them. It is also included on the software discs that accompany our drives. ©2014 Made by LG Electronics.
