Features
• Enhanced-IDE (ATAPI) 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 functions into one drive.
• Supports Region playback control Phase II.
• Automatic buffer underrun error prevention technology.
• Supports SecurDisc
TM
Technology.
•
Supports LightScribe Direct Label Printing Technology - *Optional.
* You can use a variety of Drive
System Environment
Computer
This unit can be operated in the system environment explained here.
* 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 are recommended.
*
For DVD+R DL 16x support media: Ritek is recommended.
* Upon the media condition or some of user’s enviroment the maximum speed sometimes could not
be guaranteed.
Specifications
CPU: Pentium III 1.0GHz (Recommanded system
requirements for optimal performance, CPU: Pentium IV
2.4GHz or faster, Memory: 512MB or greater)
128MB or greater.
20GB or more free space. (The free space needed for
writing depends on the quantity of data.)
Enhanced-IDE interface (as Primary Slave, Secondary
Master or Slave)
5.25-inch half-height bay required
+5V/+12V power socket required
Windows Vista/Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP
(Home Edition/Professional), Direct X 9.0 or Higher is required.
CD-R : LG, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim, That’s,
Ritek or HP discs are recommended.
CD-RW : LG, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim are
recommended.
DVD-R : Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Maxell, That’s are
recommended.
DVD-RW : Victor. JVC, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, TDK are
recommended.
DVD+R : Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, That’s, Maxell are
recommended.
DVD+RW : TDK, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Ricoh are
recommended.
DVD-R DL :
Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim are recommended.
DVD+R DL :
Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim are recommended.
DVD-RAM :
Maxell, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media are recommended.
System
requirements
VGA Card Memory
Hard disk
Interface
Drive bay
Power
Software Required
OS
CD-R, CD-RW,
DVD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD+R, DVD+RW,
DVD±R DL,
DVD-RAM media
Software
Install the appropriate CD/DVD 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 supplied software, you may (if you wish) begin to reinstall
previous software, taking note for errors.
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.LGE.com
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The drive’s appearance and specifications may change without prior notice.
Items
General
Host Interface E-IDE/ATAPI
Supported Discs 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
Supported CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R,
SecureDiscs DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM
Disc Diameter 12cm/ 8cm
(8cm disc can be used only with drive placed horizontally.)
Mounting direction
Horizontal/Vertical
Read/Write Speed
Write : (CD-R) : 16X, 24X, 40X, 48X
(CD-RW) : 4X, 10X, 16X, 24X, 32X
(DVD-R) : 2X, 4X, 8X, 12X, 16X, 20X
(DVD-RW) : 1X, 2X, 4X, 6X
(DVD+R) : 2.4X, 4X, 8X, 12X, 16X, 20X
(DVD+RW) : 2.4X, 4X, 6X, 8X
(DVD-RAM): 2X, 3X, 5X, 6X, 8X, 12X
(Ver. 2.0 & higher)
(DVD+R DL): 2.4X, 4X, 6X, 8X, 10X, 12X, 16X
(DVD-R DL): 4X, 6X, 8X, 10X, 12X
Read : (CD-ROM/R) : 48X max
(CD-RW) : 40X max
(DVD-ROM)(Single/Dual) :16X/12X max
(DVD+/-RW) : 12X max
(DVD+/-R) : 16X max
(DVD+R DL): 12X max
(DVD-R DL): 12X max
(DVD-RAM): 12X max
Items
Performance
Data transfer rate
*Sustained CD-ROM : 7200 Kbytes/s (48X max)
DVD-ROM : 22160 Kbytes/s (16X max)
*Burst(ATAPI)
16.6 Mbytes/s (PIO Mode 4), (MULTI-DMA Mode 2)
66.6 Mbytes/s (Ultra-DMA Mode 4)
Average Access CD-ROM: 120msec (Typical)
DVD-ROM : 140msec (Typical)
Buffer capacity 2 Mbytes
MTBF
125,000 Power On Hours (Duty Cycle 10%)
Environmental
Level
When operating Temperature: 5 °C to 45 °C
Humidity: 10% to 80% R.H.
When not operating
Temperature: -30 °C to 60 °C
Humidity: 10% to 90% R.H.
Electrical
Power
DC 5V, DC 12V
Quick Set-up Guide
Super Multi DVD Rewriter
GH20
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.
P/NO. MFL40014116 Ver. 1
Time (
1
/
3
Stroke
)
You may experience lower write quality in case if you use disc products by some disc
makers which those are not registered with the product's firmware.
Therefore, it is recommended that you use only discs by recommended companies.
And even if the write session is completed successfully, check the write quality before
you put the disc in storage, especially in case of an important data backup.
(Manufacturer is not responsible for any loss resulting from data backup failure.)
* For more
SecurDisc information, visit http://www.securdisc.net
GH20LP20 GH20NP20
LightScribe Supported Not Supported