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DVD-ROM DRIVE English MODEL : GDR-8161B OWNER’S MANUAL BEDIENUNGSHANDBUCH Deutsch MODE D’EMPLOI MANUALE D’USO Français MANUAL DE USUARIO To enjoy fully all the features and functions of your DVD-ROM Italiano drive, please read this owner’s manual carefully and completely. Spanish website : http//www.LGEservice.com...
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CAUTION : The laser used in the DVD-ROM drive can damage your eyes. Do not attempt to open the cover. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. COMPACT This unit uses CD-ROM discs marked with this symbol:...
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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. This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements of EEC DIRECTIVE 89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC and 73/23/EEC.
Features Features I E-IDE interface I Data transfer rate (DVD-ROM max-16X-speed: 22,100KB/sec, CD-ROM max-48X-speed : 7,200KB/sec) I Access time (DVD-ROM: 120ms Random access-Typical, CD-ROM: 100ms Random access-Typical) I Intelligent 256KB data buffering system I Small CPU bandwidth (MPC spec.) I Motorized tray loading system I Horizontal/Vertical mounting support I Designed for internal mounting I Emergency eject support...
Location and Function of Controls Front View R O M R O M R O M R O M COMPACT COMPACT Back View Supplied Accessories zOwner’s Manual zScrew (4 pieces) z Audio Cable...
Front View 1. Headphone Jack Standard ” (3.5mm) stereo jack for listening to the audio signal from audio CDs. 2. Headphone Volume Control Adjusts the headphone sound level. 3. Disc Drawer Accepts a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM disc on its tray. 4. Busy Indicator The Busy Indicator lights during initialization and data-read operations.
Installing the Drive Before installing the drive, turn off the system power. Follow the steps below to install the DVD-ROM drive: 1. Remove the cover from your computer system. Refer to manual for the computer for details about removing the cover. 2.
3. Insert the DVD-ROM drive unit into a free 5.25-inch drive bay. Secure the DVD-ROM drive to the drive bay rails with the mounting screws (supplied). 4. Connect the 4-pin power cable and 40-pin IDE interface cable to the back of the DVD-ROM drive.
Device Drivers When using Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP or Window NT Workstation Ver. 4.0, the installation of any software driver or special device is not required. DOS and Windows 3.1 users can download the DOS Device drivers anytime via the internet. For your information, please consult the following internet sites: http://www.lge.com http://www.lgservice.com For Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP Users...
Emergency Eject This drive has a function that allows the CD to be ejected manually if this becomes necessary in an emergency, such as failure of the drive or a power outage. Follow this procedure in such a case. NOTE: Don’t use this feature except in an emergency. 1) Turn the power to OFF.
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Installation, Usage and Handling Precautions I Installation Avoid placing the drive in a location subject to : high humidity high temperature mechanical vibration direct sunlight I Operation During operation, excessive vibration or a sudden jolt to the drive may cause a malfunction.
Troubleshooting When the DVD-ROM drive does not work with the hard disk drive in primary IDE channel. (SOLUTION) 1. Check the DVD-ROM drive Master/Slave Jumper setting. The DVD-ROM drive should be set to the Slave mode if it is on the same IDE cable as your Hard Drive that is set to the Primary Master mode.
Jakob-Kaiser-Straße 12, D-47877 Willich, Germany them into the drive. 1. Take care not to use worn, cracked, damaged, LG Electronics U. K. Ltd. warped or poor quality CD-ROMs, as this may LG House, 264 Bath Road, cause damage to your drive.
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