ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL Slim Blu-ray Disc Writer To enjoy fully all the features and functions of your product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and completely.
Safety Instructions AUTION: The laser used in the writer can damage your eyes. Do not C 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. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT AUTION: CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION C WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. Contents Safety Instructions 1 Introduction 3 Using the Drive 4 Drive Connectors 7 Troubleshooting 8 Specifications 10 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2014 HLDS, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: HLDS is a trademark of HLDS, Inc.; LG and the LG logo are trademarks of LG Electronics., Inc.
Introduction Drive Description This drive reads and writes to CD, DVD, and BD media. This drive has a 12.7 mm tray form factor. Features of the Drive • 12.7mm height internal slim BD-RE Drive. • CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-R DL/ -RW/ +R/ +R DL/ +RW, DVD-RAM, BD-RE/R read and write compatible. • CD Family, DVD-ROM and BD-ROM/R/RE read compatible. • Active OPC (Running OPC)1 “Optimum Power Controller” provides for more reliable writes. • Easy-to-use drawer loading mechanism.
Using the Drive Front Panel This following is the general figure of the design of the drive. The drive’s appearance and specifications may change without prior notice. 1. Emergency Eject Hole If the disc tray does not open when you press the eject button, power off the computer, insert a pin or unfolded paper clip in the hole and push firmly. 2. I ndicator Light The light blinks when there is drive activity. 3. D isc Tray The disc tray opens automatically when you press the eject button.
Drive Operation Inserting a Disc • • • • ress the eject button. The disc tray will be ejected. P Place the disc in the center of the tray with the label side facing up. Push disc onto hub until secure. Push the disc tray by hand and close completely. Removing a Disc • Press the eject button. The disc tray will be ejected. • Remove the disc. • Push the disc tray till it closes completely. NOTE: During some drive activities, the drive will not allow the tray to open even when the eject button is pressed.
Emergency Eject The procedure described below can be used to remove a disc from the drive if the eject button is disabled by software or a power failure occurs. 1. Turn the computer off. 2. I nsert a small diameter rod or a stiff wire (a straightened paper clip about 1.2 mm [0.047 in] in diameter) into the emergency eject hole and push firmly. 3. The disc tray is ejected by about 10 mm (0.39 in). Pull the disc tray out. NOTE: Do not insert more than 50 mm (1.9 in) in depth. Inserting more than 50 mm (1.
Drive Connectors Slim SATA Drive Connectors 7
Troubleshooting Please refer to the Introduction section to determine if the drive in your system is a slim device. Symptoms and Solutions Symptoms Solutions 1. Drive is not recognized by system. 1-1. Turn off the system, remove the drive, and re-insert back to the system. 2. Cannot read or play disc. 2-1. If the disc is dirty (fingerprints, etc.), clean it with a non-abrasive cloth from the disc center hole to the outside. 2-2. If the disc is scratched and warped, do not insert it into the drive. 2-3.
Symptoms 7. Cannot write to disc (for drives with write capability). Solutions 7-1. Is the disc loaded in the drive with the read/write surface facing the right direction? The label should be up. If a disc does not have a label, the disc code on the inner side of the disc should be properly oriented for reading when looking from the top of the disc. 7-2. CD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R, and BD-R discs cannot be re-written. 7-3. Please check the type of disc that is being used.
Specifications System Interface Host Interface Applicable disc formats BD DVD CD Disc diameter Performance CD DVD ATA8-ACS Revision 6 INF-8090i Version 7(Mt.Fuji-7) Revision 1.21 INCITS xxx T10/1675D (MMC-5) Revision 4 BD-ROM (SL/DL), BD-R (SL/DL), BD-R (TL/QL), BD-RE (SL/DL), BD-RE TL DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM (Ver. 2.
Specifications BD Read BD-ROM Write BD-R Write BD-RE SATA Gen.1 6x max 6x max 2x 1.5 G bps (150 MB/s) MTBF Voltage Operating °C ( °F) Non-operating °C ( °F) Operating (No condensation) Non-operating (No condensation, Power Off, without disc) 60,000 power on hours (POH) +5 V +/-5 % ripple less than 100 mVp-p 5 °C to 50 °C -30 °C to 60 °C 15 % to 85 % Burst transfer rate Average access BD-ROM 230 ms typ. time (1/3 stroke) DVD-ROM 200 ms typ. CD-ROM 200 ms typ.
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