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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.
• Support 

SecurDisc

TM

Technology.

•  Supports LightScribe Direct Label Printing Technology -

*Optional.

*  You can use a variety of Drive 

Package Items

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, Taiyo Yuden are recommended.
* Upon the media condition or some of user’s enviroment the maximum speed sometimes could not

be guarantee.

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/
XP(Home Edition/Professional), 
Direct X 9.0 or Higher is required. 

CD-R : 

LG, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim, That’s,
TDK, 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-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 supplied 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

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, 18X, 20X

(DVD-RW)

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

(DVD+R)

: 2.4X, 4X, 8X, 12X, 16X, 18X, 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

(DVD-R DL)

: 4X, 6X, 8X, 10X

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-VIDEO)

: 8X 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

Item

Quantity

- Internal Super Multi DVD Rewriter

1

- Recording & Authoring Software 

[Nero, InCD, Power Producer, 
MPEG-2 Software (PowerDVD)]

1

- Quick Set-up Guide for Drive

1

Quick Set-up Guide 

Super Multi DVD Rewriter

GSA-H55N
GSA-H55L

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. 3828HN1011V  

Ver. 2

Time (

1/

3

Stroke)

GSA-H55L

GSA-H55N 

LightScribe

Supported

Not Supported

For Optimal 18x, 20x writing, 80 pin E-IDE cable and Pentium IV 2.4GHz or faster
are recommended.

For more SecurDisc information, visit http://www.securdisc.net

Summary of Contents for GSA-H55L - 20x DVD±RW DL IDE Drive Cribe

Page 1: ...When two drives are connected set one drive to MASTER and the other drive to SLAVE If your operating system encounters interface problems after installing the new drive try swapping the jumpers or move one drive to another IDE channel Installing the Drive Method A Method B DIGITAL ANALOG INTERFACE POWER D R C S M S L A G L G 39 1 5 12 GND 40 2 AUDIO AUDIO Super Multi DVD Rewriter Super Multi DVD R...

Page 2: ...A DMA 32 In this case substitute to 80 pin type IDE cable is highly recommended This kind of error is hardly detected from some specific motherboard Connect a 4 pin power supply cable from the computer to the drive Replace the cover connect the power cord and restart your computer Your computer configuration may different from the illustrations IDE Cable DC Power Cable IDE Cable Reserved DC Power ...

Page 3: ...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 The drive s appearance and specifications may change wit...

Page 4: ...re 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 VORSICHT Der in diesem Super Multi DVD Laufwerk benutzte Laser kann Ihre Augen schädigen Vers...

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