LG AP80 User manual

• Please pay attention to handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices, you may use anti-static
products such as wrist straps, heel straps, mats to protect your body from electrostatic.
• Make sure you have a personal computer with one or two open USB ports before
connecting the drive to your computer.
Connect the drive to the computer as shown in figure.
1Connect the USB cable (mini plug) to the drive.
2Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer.
The drive may get its power from the PC USB power. All systems may not meet
USB power requirements and full performance may not be achieved.
In this case, connect to the USB Y type cable (not supplied.).
When the computer is ready, confirm that the drive is detected. And then, insert the
supplied software CD into the drive and install the software.
The drive supports both Windows and Mac®. To use it properly, please follow directions below.
How to Eject Disc from the drive
• When using with Mac
- Click the eject button located on Mac OS menu or toolbar.
• When using with Windows
- Press the eject button in the front of the product.
* Software CD (for Windows only)
- The Software CD includes DVD software for usage for Windows.
• Please do not connect the USB cables by any means other than specified above.
Using the wrong type of cable with this drive can cause it to malfunction.
• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with appliance.
• If the appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or an electrical portable outlet device,
the cord extension set on electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not
subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.
Installation
NOTES
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Connection to computer or A/V Device
Hardware Installation
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1. Disc Tray
2. Drive activity indicator
The LED is used to indicate the operation of drive.
3. Eject Button
4. Emergency Eject Hole
1. USB Connector (mini)
This connector is used to connect to the USB cable.
Location and function of controls
This following is the general figure of the design of the drive.
The drive’s appearance and specifications may change without prior notice.
Front
Rear
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• Normal operation is not guaranteed if you use a USB hub or unspecified USB extension cables.
• Due to compatibility issue of some AV devices and disc, may not work.
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What is TV Connectivity?
TV Connectivity is a function that allows you to enjoy videos, pictures
and music by connecting this product to a compatible A/V device (e.g.
DIGITAL TV, DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME, PC) that supports USB
connectivity.
How to Use TV Connectivity
* This product is defaulted to ODD mode when it is powered on.
11With the tray open, press and hold the ‘Eject’ button for 2 seconds.
(The LED indicator will turn on, switching to TV mode. Press and hold the button again for 2 seconds with the tray open to return to ODD mode.)
22Insert your supported media into the drive.
The disc file system will be converted to FAT32 and will be recognized as USB flash memory.
33Select and play the files from your A/V device to enjoy videos, pictures and music.
Refer to your A/V device owner’s manual for more information.

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, M-Disc
(DVD+R SL) and DVD-RAM drive functions into one drive.
• Supports region playback control Phase II.
• PC USB powered, no AC adapter needed.
• Supports TV Connectivity
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
SP3.
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.
• Under Windows 8 operating system, a specific mainboard with nVidia GeForce 7025 Chipset
may cause an abnormal operation.
System Environment
Computer
This unit can be operated in the system environment explained here.
* For Windows 8.1/8/7/Vista, 1 GB of RAM or large is recommended.
* 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.
* Please visit http://www.m-disc.com to learn more about the M-DISCTM.
Specifications
❋ 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.
Worldwide support ; http://www.LGservice.com
Worldwide corporate site : http://www.LG.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, M-Disc (DVD+R SL),
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) 144 mm x 14 mm x 137.5 mm
Weight About 190 g
Interface USB 2.0 (3.0 Compatible)
Read/Write Speed
Write : DVD-R: 2 x, 4 x, 8 x DVD-R DL: 2 x, 4 x, 6 x
DVD-RW: 2 x, 4 x, 6 x
DVD-RAM: 2 x, 3 x, 5 x (Ver. 2.2 & higher)
M-Disc (DVD+R SL): 4 x DVD+R: 2.4 x, 4 x, 8 x
DVD+R DL: 2.4 x, 4 x, 6 x DVD+RW: 2.4 x, 4 x, 8 x
CD-R: 10 x, 16 x, 24 x CD-RW: 4 x, 10 x, 16 x, 24 x
Read : DVD-R/RW/ROM: 8 x / 8 x / 8 x max.
DVD-R DL: 8 x max.
DVD-RAM (Ver.2.2 & Higher): 6 x max.
M-Disc (DVD+R SL): 8 x max.
DVD-Video (CSS Compliant Disc): 4 x max.
DVD+R/+RW: 8 x / 8 x max. DVD+R DL: 8 x max.
CD-R/RW/ROM: 24 x / 24 x / 24 x max.
CD-DA (DAE): 24 x max.
Data transfer rate
Sustained CD-ROM : 3,600 kB/s (24 x max)
DVD-ROM : 11.08 MB/s (8 x max)
Average Access CD-ROM : 140 ms (Typical)
Time (
1/3Stroke
) DVD-ROM : 160 ms (Typical)
DVD-RAM : 200 ms (Typical)
Buffer capacity 0.75 MB
MTBF 60,000 Power On Hours (Duty Cycle 10 %)
Power Requirement 5 V DC
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
Quick Set-up Guide
Slim Portable DVD Writer
AP80/GP80/SP80
To install of your product, please read this guide manual carefully and completely.
Cautions
Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or Higher(with USB 2.0) for basic performance
(Recommended for optimal performance: Pentium IV 3.2 GHz or Higher).
256 MB or larger (Recommended: 512 MB).
20 GB or more free space. (The free space needed for writing depends on
the quantity of data.)
64 MB (Recommended: 128 MB).
USB 2.0 (3.0 Compatible)
Windows 8.1/Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Vista (32 bit, 64 bit)/
Windows XP SP3, Mac OS X v.10.7.5 or Higher
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-RAM : Maxell, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media are recommended.
M-Disc (DVD+R SL) : Millenniata
DVD±R DL : Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim are recommended.
System
requirements
Hard disk
Video Memory
Interface
Software Required OS
CD-R, CD-RW,
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R,
DVD+RW, DVD-RAM,
DVD±R DL discs
CPU
Memory

Safety Instructions
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
CLASE 1 PRODUCTO LÁSER
CLASSE 1 PRODOTTO LASER
CAUTION : CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED.AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
ADVARSEL : KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING I ÅBEN TILSTAND OG VED
AFBRUDT LÅSEFUNKTION. UNDGÅ AT BLIVE RAMT AF LASERSTRÅLEN.
VARO! : LUOKKA 3B AVATTAESSA JA KUMOTTAESSA LUKITUS NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ
LASERSÄTEILYÄ. VÄLTÄ LASERSÄTEILLE ALTISTUMISTA.
ATTENTION : CLASSE 3B RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE
ET ENCLENCHEMENTS DEFECTUEUX, EVITER L'EXPOSITION AU FAISCEAU.
VORSICHT : SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG DER KLASSE 3B WENN
ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT VERMEIDEN SIE ES,
SICH DEM STRAHL AUSZUSETZEN.
ADVARSEL : KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR ÅPNES OG LÅS BRYTES.
UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
VARNING : KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING FÖREKOMMER NÄR OCH
MELLANLÅSET FÖRSTÖRS. UNDVIK EXPONERING UNDER STRÅLEN.
■Microsoft®and Windows®are trademarks registered in the United States and other
countries by the Microsoft Corporation.
■The company names and product names written in this manual are trademarks or
registered trademarks of the respective companies.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an Authorized Service Center for help.
• FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• This Drive is for use only with UL listed personal computers that have installation
instructions detailing user-installation of card cage accessory.
CAUTION: The laser used in the Drive can damage your eyes. Do not 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.
VORSICHT : Der in diesem 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 vom Benutzer selbst gewartet werden
können. Überlassen Sie die Wartung qualifizierten Kundendiensttechnikern. Beachten Sie
bei der Benutzung von Bedienelementen und der Durchführung von Prozeduren
unbedingt die Anweisungen dieses Handbuchs, da andernfalls gefährliche Strahlung
freigesetzt werden kann.
WARNUNG : Setzen Sie das Laufwerk keinesfalls Regen oder Feuchtigkeit aus, um die
Gefahr eines Brandes oder elektrischen Schocks zu reduzieren.
ATTENTION: l'exposition au laser utilisé dans le graveur présente un danger pour les yeux.
N'essayez pas d'ouvrir le capot. Afin de réduire les risques de chocs électriques, ne retirez
pas le capot (ni l'arrière du dispositif). Aucune pièce interne ne peut être remplacée
par l'utilisateur. Pour la maintenance de l'appareil, adressez-vous au personnel qualifié du
service de maintenance. L'utilisation de commandes ou de procédures différentes de celles
spécifiées ci-après peut entraîner une exposition à des rayons dangereux.
AVERTISSEMENT :Ne pas exposer ce matériel à la pluie ou à l’humidité (risques
d’incendie et d’électrocution).
PERICOLO : Il dispositivo di lettura e scrittura utilizzato in questo masterizzatore
utilizza un raggio laser che, se osservato da vicino, può danneggiare la vista. Evitare di
smontare il coperchio dell’apparecchio. Al fine di prevenire eventuali folgorazioni, evitare di
smontare l’apparecchio. All’interno dell’apparecchio non sono presenti parti che richiedono
manutenzione da parte dell’utente. In caso di difetti o guasti, rivolgersi ad un Centro di
Assistenza Tecnica. L’esecuzione di procedure diverse da quella espressamente indicate in
questo manuale può provocare pericolose esposizioni alle radiazioni laser.
ATTENZIONE: Al fine di evitare cortocircuiti o principi di incendio, evitare di esporre questo
apparecchio alla pioggia o ad una eccessiva umidità ambientale.
PRECAUCION: El láser utilizado en la unidad puede dañar sus ojos. No intente abrir la
tapa. Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, no quite la tapa (ni la parte posterior).
No hay piezas internas que deba mantener el usuario. El servicio de mantenimiento debe
efectuarlo personal técnico cualificado. El uso de controles o la ejecución de
procedimientos distintos de los especificados en este manual pueden ser causa de
exposición a radiación peligrosa.
ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de fuego o descarga eléctrica, no exponga este
aparato a la lluvia ni a la humedad.
CUIDADO: O laser utilizado na unidade pode causar lesões oculares. Não tente abrir a
tampa. Para reduzir o risco de choques eléctricos, não retire a tampa (quer frontal quer
superior). A unidade não contém peças que possam ser reparadas pelo utilizador. Deixe a
manutenção para um técnico da assistência qualificado. A utilização de controlos ou a
execução de procedimentos que não sejam os especificados neste manual podem causar a
exposição a radiações perigosas.
AVISO: Para reduzir o risco de incêndio ou choque elétrico não exponha este aparelho á
chuva ou humidade.
EU Conformity Notice
LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these product(s) is/are in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU.
European representative :
LG Electronics Inc. - EU Representative
Krijgsman 1, 1186 DM Amstelveen
The Netherlands