LG GWA-4166B User manual

DVD Writable/CD-RW Drive
English

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CAUTION :The laser used in the DVD Writable/CD-RW 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
Industry Canada requirement
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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 DVD Writable/CD-RW Drive is for use only with UL listed personal computers that
have installation instructions detailing user-installation of card cage accessory.

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This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements of
EEC DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC and 73/23/EEC.
CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID, EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
VARNING - OSYNLIG LASERSTRÄLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD STRÄLEN ÄR
FARLIG.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
CLASE 1 PRODUCTO LÁSER
CLASSE 1 PRODOTTO LASER

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Important Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Location and Function of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing the Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
How to Use the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Contents
■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.
WARNING: Only drives bearing the logo Compact Disc ReWritable Ultra Speed can write or
erase Ultra Speed CD-RW media.
Ultra Speed CD-RW Media may be recognized by the same Compact Disc ReWritable Ultra
Speed logo on the disc label or packaging material.
Attempting to write to Ultra Speed CD-RW media using CD-RW drives NOT bearing the logo
Compact Disc ReWritable Ultra Speed may result in data loss.

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Important Precautions
Follow these precautions when handling the drive or discs.
•Please take notice that the manufacturer of this equipment does not offer any warranty
against data loss due to inappropriate installation or handling or direct or indirect damages.
•Please take notice that the manufacturer will bear no responsibility for direct or indirect
damages caused by the use of this product or its malfunction.
•Please take notice that the manufacturer will bear no responsibility for damage to data caused
by this product.
•Please backup (copy) all important data as a protection against data loss.
•Avoid placing the drive in a location subject to:
- high humidity, high temperature, excessive dust, mechanical vibration, direct sunlight.
•We recommend using the drive in a horizontal or vertical position.
Do not install the drive at an angle.
•Don’t move the drive suddenly from a cold place to a warm one or raise the room temperature
suddenly. Condensation may occur, causing abnormal operation.
•Make sure to remove the disc before moving the drive. The disc may become damaged, caus-
ing data loss.
•Be careful to prevent foreign objects, such as liquids or metal, from entering the drive. In case
a foreign object enters the drive, please consult the dealer where the drive was purchased.
•Don’t interrupt the electric power while the drive is operating.
•When connecting two IDE devices to the Primary or Secondary connectors, make sure that
the two devices are not configured as both Master, or both Slave. If they are both set the
same, Windows may fail to run or recognize the drives.
•The total length of the IDE cable should be no more than 18 inches (about 45 cm).
❏ Occasionally the CD-R and CD-RW discs written by the CD-R/RW drive cannot be read by
other CD drives*. These unreadable discs may need to be read using the CD-R/RW drive on
which they were written.
* The disc written using the CD-R/RW drive might not be readable by CD-ROMs other than
Multi-read compatible (UDF compatible) CD-ROMs.
Multiread compatible (UDF compatible) CD-ROMs are:
1. CD-ROMs that can read low reflectance.
2. CD-ROMs that support Packet Write.
❏ Please note: Certain software (i.e. particularly those including Video playback) may require a
considerably increased specification PC to give acceptable results. While this drive can read
DVD-video discs, decoding them to display on your pc’s monitor requires separate MPEG
decoding that is done by separate hardware (either an MPEG decoder card or MPEG decod-
ing done by your video card), or separate software that you install to do MPEG decoding.

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Location and Function of Controls
Front Panel
Rear Panel
1. Disc Tray
2. Drive activity indicator (Read/Write)
3. Emergency Eject Hole
4. Stop/Eject Button
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1 2 3 4 5
1. Digital Audio Output Connector
This connector is not supported.
2. Analog Audio Output Connector
Connect to a sound card. This connection is normally not required.
3. Jumper Connector
This jumper determines whether the drive is configured as a master or slave. Changing the master-slave
configuration takes effect after power-on reset.
4. IDE Interface Connector
Connect to the IDE (Integrated Device Electronics) Interface using a 40-pin flat IDE cable.
NOTE : Do not connect or disconnect the cable when the power is on, as this could cause a short circuit
and damage the system. Always turn the power OFF when connecting or disconnecting this cable.
5. Power Connector
❋ The drive’s appearance and specifications may change without prior notice.

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Before installing the drive, please note the following points.
■You will need the following:
• A screw driver of a suitable size to fit the securing screws for the drive unit.
• The manual for the computer, so you can find the mounting positions for the IDE
controller cable.
■Turn off all peripheral appliances of the computer and the computer itself, and disconnect
their power cords from the wall sockets.
■
Discharge any static electricity on your person by touching the computer covers, etc.
Removing the Computer Cover
Make sure all peripheral devices of the computer and the computer itself are turned off, and
then remove the cover. Refer to the manual for the computer for details about removing the cover.
NOTE :There may be sharp edges inside the computer so take care to avoid injury.
Mounting the Drive
1. Remove the 51/4″ drive bay panel from the computer. Refer to the manual for the computer for
details.
2. Insert the drive unit into the bay. Do not apply excessive pressure to the cables inside the
computer.
3. Secure the drive with the screws. If there is not enough space behind the drive, connect the
IDE and other cables before securing the drive.
NOTE :This is a general installation guide. If your
PC hardware appears different, please consult your
hardware manual for installing peripheral devices.
Jumper Setup
Before installation, set the jumper on the jumper connector on the rear panel.
The drive can be connected as the Master or Slave on an EIDE (ATAPI) interface. When several
(up to four) EIDE devices are connected, each must be set in a unique way. Specific knowledge
of hardware and software is necessary to install the drive.
Installing the Drive
READ
READ
WRITE
READ
READ
WRITE
NOTE :If two peripheral devices with the same
settings are both connected to the Primary or to the
Secondary EIDE bus, the host computer may fail to
run or may malfunction. Careful attention is necessary.
MA: Master
SL: Slave
CS: Cable Select (CSEL)

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NOTE : Only one jumper should be installed on the jumper connector.
If more than one jumper is installed, the drive may malfunction or be damaged.
Master/Slave setting is determined by jumper installation on the Jumper Connector.
The following table shows the possible jumper settings.
If you use CSEL setting, the MASTER/SLAVE setting will be made automatically, depending
on the hardware configuration. For more details refer to the manual of your computer.
PC Connection
The drive connects to the motherboard of the host computer using an IDE interface cable. You
may connect the Drive as a Slave or Master device, depending on your computer.
To Install as a Master Drive
To install the drive as a Master, the jumper can be left as supplied from the factory.
NOTE : A hard disk is normally installed as the Primary Master on the EIDE (ATAPI) interface. Other EIDE
peripheral devices such as hard drives and DVD Writable/CD-RW Drives are then set differently.
Name Function
Drive set as Master
Drive set as Slave
Drive mode set by CSEL on the host IDE interface
MA
(Master)
SL
(Slave)
CS
(Cable Select)
C
S
S
L
M
A
Primary
connector
Secondary
connector
Master drive (DVD
Writable/CD-RW drive)
(Jumper left as Master)
Motherboard
- OR -
DIGITAL ANALOG
INTERFACEPOWER
DRCSM
SLA
GL
G39
1
+5+12
GND
40
2
AUDIO AUDIO
Master drive
(Booting hard disk)
Primary
connector
Secondary
connector
Master drive (DVD
Writable/CD-RW drive)
(Jumper left as Master)
Slave drive
(Other IDE
drive)
DIGITAL ANALOG
INTERFACEPOWER
DRCSM
SLA
GL
G39
1
+5+12
GND
40
2
AUDIO AUDIO
DIGITAL ANALOG
INTERFACEPOWER
DRCSM
SLA
GL
G39
1
+5+12
GND
40
2
AUDIO AUDIO
Master drive
(Booting hard disk)

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To Install as a Slave Drive
To install the drive as a Slave, change the jumper setting on the rear panel to SL.
Connecting the Power Connector
Connect the power cable from the computer’s power supply to the socket on the drive unit, fitting
the connector firmly into the power in connector. If there is no spare power cable available in the
computer, you will have to purchase a splitter cable of a suitable type.
Connecting the Interface Connector
Connect the 40-pin IDE cable to the back of the Drive, making sure the coloured (red) stripe on
the IDE cable is connected to pin 1 on the drive. Pin 1 is closest to the Power Connector.
Slave drive
(DVD Writable/
CD-RW drive)
(Jumper set to Slave)
Master drive
(Booting hard disk)
- OR -
DIGITAL ANALOG
INTERFACEPOWER
DRCSM
SLA
GL
G39
1
+5+12
GND
40
2
AUDIOAUDIO
Primary
connector
Secondary
connector
Master drive
(Other IDE drive)
Slave drive
(DVD
Writable/CD-
RW drive)
(Jumper set
to Slave)
DIGITALANALOG
INTERFACEPOWER
DRCSM
SLA
GL
G39
1
+5+12
GND
40
2
AUDIO AUDIO
DIGITALANALOG
INTERFACEPOWER
DRCSM
SLA
GL
G39
1
+5+12
GND
40
2
AUDIO AUDIO
Master drive
(Booting hard disk)
NOTE :Improper connection may damage the
drive and void the warranty. Generally, the
power connector can only fit one way.
NOTE :Generally, the IDE connector is keyed
and will only fit one way.
Beveled edge up
Pin1
Red-edge

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Connecting the Sound Card
If the computer is using a sound card, the drive is connected to the sound card with an audio
cable. The supplied analog audio cable fits most sound cards or one can be purchased at a local
computer store.
When using Windows 2000 Pro/XP or Window NT Workstation Ver. 4.0, no special device driver is
required. Your system, upon Power On and bootup after installing and connecting the new drive, will recog-
nize and load native software drivers automatically.
The DOS and Windows 3.1 users can download the DOS Device drivers via the internet.
Please consult the following internet sites:
http://www.lgservice.com (then choose your country from the list), http://www.lgeservice.com/drivers.html
For Windows 2000 Pro/XP Users
■In order to ensure normal drive operation, please check the following:
• The drive is displayed in
Windows 2000 Pro/XP : [Control Panel]-[System]-[Hardware]-[Device Manager]-
[DVD/CD-ROM-Drive]
•32-bit is displayed in [Control Panel]-[System]-[Performance]
■If the drive is not recognized by your computer, please check the following items.
• If an indicator is displayed on the IDE controller in [Control Panel]-[System]-[Device
Manager]-[Hard Disk Controller], you will need to contact your PC’s manufacturer or the
motherboard’s manufacturer and get the appropriate IDE controller driver.
■Run Add New Hardware in Control Panel to let PC search again for new device.
For Windows NT Workstation Ver.4.0 Users
■In order to ensure normal drive operation, please check to see if the drive is displayed on
the IDE controller in [Control Panel]-[SCSI Adapter]-[Device]
■If the drive is not recognized by your computer, an indicator is displayed on the IDE
controller in [Control Panel]-[SCSI Adapter]-[Devices], you will need to contact your PC’s
manufacturer or the motherboard’s manufacturer and get the appropriate IDE controller driver.
Replacing the Computer Cover
When the installation of the drive unit is
complete, replace the computer cover
Device Drivers
Refer to the manual for the sound card
for detailed information regarding this
connection.
LR
INTER
marking L-R
Sound card

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When using CD-ROM discs or DVD 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.
DO NOT use non-standard discs. NON-standard discs may not play or store data properly.
Emergency Eject
This drive has a feature that allows the CD to be ejected manually if necessary 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.
* 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.
How to Use the Discs
NOTE: This feature is a last measure to
be used only in an emergency.
Using it excessively will cause malfunction.
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.

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Before Requesting Service
Before calling for service, check this list.
•The drive doesn’t have power.
•Is the power supply cable from the host computer plugged in?
•Is the Power Connector to the drive securely attached?
•The system doesn’t start.
•Are the Primary and Secondary connections and the Master and Slave settings correct?
•Is the total length of the IDE cable 18 inches or less?
•Is each connector completely attached?
Movement of the PC may loosen connections.
•Cannot Read or Write Discs.
•Is the condition of everything else in the system (CPU, hard disc, and others)
as it should be?
•Does the CD, DVD disc have dirt or scratches?
•Did a screen saver or other application operate while writing to the disc?
•Is there enough free space on the CD, DVD disc?
•Does writing fail even using the simulation test?
•Is the disc loaded in the drive with the read/write surface facing the right direction?
(label up)
•Is the drive installed in the correct orientation?
•Was the drive or disc moved from a low temperature environment to a high temperature
environment? (There is a possibility of condensation on the lens in the drive or on the
surface of the disc.)
When you call for service, be prepared to give as much information as possible of your system,
environment, and the specific problem. (What happened? When? How long? What was going
on? Were there any error messages displayed? etc.)
Please Note: Since this product supports Region Playback Control Phase II, a certain MPEG
decoder card or Software without regional code setting may cause this drive not to read DVD-
ROM discs. This Drive enables you to change the regional code up to 5 times.
Troubleshooting

P/NO. 3828HM1051M Ver. A
Caution!
The disc rotates at high speed in the drive unit.
Use of worn, damaged, or non-standard CD-ROM discs
can adversely affect the drive and cause the disc to
shatter or crush while in use.
Disc crush can only occur when you use a damaged
CD-ROM disc in the drive. It is an extremely rare
occurrence, but there are steps which can be taken to
prevent it.
Always check your discs before inserting them into
the drive.
1. Take care not to use worn, cracked, damaged,
warped or poor quality CD-ROMs, as this may
cause damage to your drive.
2. Check the clear plastic on the center of the disc,
cracks here are the main cause of disc crush.
3. Do not play CD-ROMs which are a non-standard
(I.e. non-circular)shape, such as heart shaped
discs, or discs in the shape of a business card.
How can you keep your discs from becoming
damaged?
1. When not in use, remove discs from the drive.
2. Keep discs in the packaging supplied with them
and out of direct sunlight and away from heat
sources.
Excessive vibration or a sudden jolt to the drive during
operation may cause a malfunction.
Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes in
temperature as it may cause condensation to collect
inside the drive.
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