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How to Use the Discs
When using CD-ROM discs, DVD-ROM discs, CD-R
discs or CD-RW discs, don’t attach any stickers or
labels to the discs. Using discs with them attached
not only causes read and write errors, but data on the
disc may be lost due to damage to the disc itself.
The Discs in this unit operate at a very high speed!
DO NOT use damaged, cracked or warped discs.
The drive’s optical unit may be damaged if they
break. DO NOT use non-standard discs.
NON-standard discs may not play or store data
properly. Non-standard discs are any discs that are
not the standard 12 cm CD type discs. This includes
Sony Walkman™ discs, non-circular discs including
promotional, business card discs, and other unusual
discs.
Notes on CD-RW/DVD-RW discs
This product can read CD-RW/DVD-RW disc data.
Note the following:
- A little longer time is needed to sense a CD-RW/
DVD-RW disc when the operation starts, compared
with standard CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs.
- Since playback signal level of CD-RW/DVD-RW
is lower than the replicated CD/DVD discs,
reading speed of those discs is lower than that of
the replicated discs to ensure data reading.
- Blank discs, discs that you failed to write data, or
discs that session close processing has not been
made, cannot be used.
- Operation may not start, or the data may not be
read under the following conditions:
The quality of the recorded signal has deteriorated
due to the dirt or scratches on the disc, or frequently
rewritten discs. If the drive fails to read the disc,
open the disc drawer, check the data side of the
disc (side opposite the label side) for dust or
scratches, and reinsert the disc and close the
drawer to try to read the disc again
Read Speed Control for CD-R Data CD
The basic default reading speed for CD-R disc media
in this drive is 40X. The Read Speed Control will
allow you to select the maximum read speed (48X)
for CD-R media, simply by pressing the eject button.
Note that this function is only available with a CD-R
data disc.
To enable 48X CD-R read speed, follow the chart
below:
Flow Chart
CAUTION:
The quality of CD-R data disc varies significantly from
brand to brand (or brandless), as well as disc condition
used over time. A disc that is poorly balanced or that
may have cracks in it greatly increases the chance of
disc failure or disc shatter when being read back at
speeds higher than 40X, possibly causing damage to
the drive. Closely inspect discs you plan to use in the
drive for any abnormalities or cracks.
If you hear strange noise or sounds from the drive
during operation, this could be a sign of an unbalanced
or damaged disc and it should be removed immediately.
LG Electronics does not warranty drive damage
caused by faulty or shattered discs.
Emergency Eject
This drive has a feature that allows the CD to be
ejected manually if necessary in an emergency, such
as failure of the drive or a power outage.
NOTE:
Don’t use this feature except in an emergency.
1) Turn the power to OFF.
2) Poke a fine-tipped object (such as a straightened
heavy duty paper clip) into the small hole above
the eject button. The front door will pop open and
the disk tray will come partway out.
3) Pull the front door to open it all the way, then grip
the disc tray between thumb and forefinger and
gently pull it straight out.
NOTE:
This feature is a last measure to be used
only in an emergency. Using it excessively will cause
malfunction. If you cannot get a good grip on the disc
tray with your fingers, use a steel binder clip or spring
clamp to pull it out.
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Open the Disc Tray
Load CD-R Disc
Close Disc Tray
Initialize 48X READ
(Push Eject /
button)
(Put CD-R disc on Tray)
(Push and hold the eject
button for more
than 3 seconds)
ED indicator turns on for 3 seconds.
8X maximum read speed for this CD-R disc has been enabled.
ng this disc or turning off the PC will disable the 48X maximum
speed function.
rive will default back to the 40X CD-R read speed.
The LED indicator turns on for 3 seconds.
The 48X maximum read speed for this CD-R disc has been enabled.
Ejecting this disc or turning off the PC will disable the 48X maximum
read speed function.
The drive will default back to the 40X CD-R read speed.
