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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.
•  Supports LightScribe Direct Label Printing Technology - *Optional.
*  You can use a variety of Drive 

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.

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

7, Windows Vista

TM 

(32 bit, 64 bit), 

Windows

R

XP (SP2 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, Maxell, That’s 

DVD-RW

: Victor. JVC, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, TDK

DVD+R

: Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, That’s, Maxell

DVD+RW

: TDK, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Ricoh

DVD-RAM

: Maxell, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media

DVD+R DL

: Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim, Ritek

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.LGE.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, 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, 24X, 40X, 48X

(CD-RW)

: 4X, 10X, 16X, 24X, 32X

(DVD-R)

: 2X, 4X, 8X, 12X, 16X, 18X, 20X, 22X, 24X

(DVD-RW)

: 1X, 2X, 4X, 6X

(DVD+R)

: 2.4X, 4X, 8X, 12X, 16X, 18X, 20X, 22X, 24X

(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

(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)

: 13X max 

(DVD+/-R)

: 16X max 

(DVD+R DL)

: 12X max

(DVD-R DL)

: 12X max

(DVD-RAM)

: 12X 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

2 MB

MTBF

125,000 Power On Hours (Duty Cycle 10 %)

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 Super Multi DVD Rewriter

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 

Super Multi DVD Rewriter

GE24

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. 3828HN1010N  

Ver. A

Package Items

GE24LU20 GE24NU20

Light Scribe

X

I/F

USB 2.0 only

USB 2.0 only

Cautions

Summary of Contents for GE24LU20

Page 1: ...e CD into the External Super Multi DVD Rewriter and install the software Please do not connect the AC adapter and USB 2 0 converter cable by any means other than specified above The machine does not have an ON OFF switch As soon as it is connected to the AC power the power up sequence begins The power supply cord is intended to serve as the main disconnect device The power outlet shall be near the...

Page 2: ...and play not swap function of Windows and can be removed and inserted by performing the following operation 1 Stop the application software being currently used 2 Click the icon of the taskbar located on your screen s bottom right side 3 Click Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device Drive x 4 Click Ok and then remove the USB converter cable 1 2 3 4 This following is the general figure of the design ...

Page 3: ...ransfer 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...

Page 4: ...isk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture a VORSICHT Der in diesem External Super Multi DVD Laufwerk benutzte Laser kann Ihre Augen schädigen Versuchen Sie keinesfalls die Abdeckung zu öffnen Um die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schocks zu reduzieren sollten Sie die Abdeckung oder Rückseite keinesfalls entfernen Im Inneren des Geräts befinden sich keine Teile die v...

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