Features
• Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 interface for high-speed data transfer.
• Buffer Under Run error protection technology
• Emergency eject support
• 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.
System meeting the following requirements is needed in order to use USB
2.0 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.
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.
System Environment
Computer
This unit can be operated in the system environment explained here.
* For Optimal 24x writing, below CPU and Software are recommended.
CPU : Pentium
R
IV 3.4 GHz or higher
[24x writing: intel ICHIO (G45, P45) chipset or higher]
Software : USBFast (“Please install USBFast Program with LG external Drive for DVD±R 24x
writing.” - not support on Mac OS)
* For Mac System: Mac Pro, Mac mini
* Compatibility problem in write/read function may occur with some media depending on the media
manufacturing quality.
* To achieve maximum Record & 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.
* Under Windows 8 operating system, a specific mainboard with nVidia GeForce 7025 Chipset may
cause an abnormal operation.
* Please visit http://www.mdisc.com to learn more about the M-DISC
TM
.
Specifications
Pentium
R
IV 3.4 GHz or higher.
256 MB or larger (Recommended: 1 GB).
20 GB or more free space. (The free space needed for writing
depends on the quantity of data.)
USB 2.0 port
For Software installation
Windows
R
8.1/8, Windows
R
7, Windows Vista
TM
(32 bit, 64 bit),
Windows
R
XP (SP3 or higher), Mac OS X v.10.5.4 or higher
CD-R
: LG, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim, That’s, TDK,
Ritek, HP
CD-RW
: LG, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim
DVD-R
: Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, That’s
DVD-RW
: Victor. JVC, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, TDK
DVD+R
: Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, That’s
DVD+RW
: TDK, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Ricoh
DVD-RAM
: Maxell, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media
M-Disc (DVD+R SL)
: Millenniata
DVD+R DL
: Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim
DVD-R DL
: Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim
System
requirements
Hard disk
Interface
CD-ROM drive
Software Required OS
Recommended Media
manufacturer
CPU
Memory
❋
The drive’s appearance and specifications may change without prior notice.
- 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.
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.
Please visit www.lgservice.com and install the program,
“LG ODD Online F/W update.” By using the program,
you can automatically check the latest information about FirmWares and
update the FirmWare.
Worldwide support ; http://www.LGservice.com
Worldwide corporate site : http://www.LG.com
Supported Discs
DVD-ROM(Single/Dual), DVD-RW, DVD-R,
DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD+R Double layer, DVD-R
Dual layer, DVD- RAM,
M-Disc (DVD+R SL),
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
Dimensions
(WxHxD)
160 x 50 x 230 (mm)
Weight
About 1.2 Kg
Interface
USB 2.0
Read/Write Speed
Write : CD-R
: 16x, 32x, 40x, 48x
CD-RW
: 4x, 10x, 16x, 24x
DVD-R
: 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 24x
DVD-RW
: 2x, 4x, 6x
DVD+R
: 2.4x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 24x
DVD+RW
: 2.4x, 4x, 6x, 8x
DVD-RAM
: 2x, 3x, 5x
(Ver. 2.0 & higher)
DVD+R DL
: 2.4x, 4x, 8x
DVD-R DL
: 4x, 8x
Read : CD-ROM/R
: 48x max
CD-RW
: 40x max
DVD-ROM
(Single/Dual)
:16x/12x max
DVD-RW
: 8x max
DVD+RW
: 13x max
DVD+/-R
: 16x max
DVD+R DL
: 12x max
DVD-R DL
: 12x max
DVD-RAM
: 5x max
Data transfer rate
Sustained
CD-ROM : 7200 kB/s (48X max)
DVD-ROM : 22160 kB/s (16X max)
Average Access
CD-ROM : 125 ms (Typical)
Time (Random)
DVD-ROM : 145 ms (Typical)
DVD-RAM : 270 ms (Typical)
Buffer capacity
0.75 MB
MTBF
100,000 Power On Hours (POH)
Writing Methods
CD:Disc-at-once, Track-at once, Session at once,
Packet Write
DVD:Random write, Sequential write
Power Requirement
AC Adapter
Input
100-240 Vac, 50~60 (Hz)
Output
12 Vdc 3 A
Operating Environment
Temperature
5 °C to 40 °C
Humidity
15 % to 85 %
Storage Environment
Temperature
-30 °C to 60 °C
Humidity
10 % to 90 % RH
Item
Quantity
- External DVD Writer
1
- USB 2.0 converter cable
1
- AC Power Adapter
1
- Software CD (For Windows only/Not support Mac OS)
1
- Quick Guide for Drive
1
Quick Set-up Guide
External DVD Writer
GE24NU40
To install of your product, please read this guide manual carefully and completely. For the detailed owner’s manual of the drive,
please refer to the CD manual.
Package Items
Cautions
