GSA-H55N

Internal Super-Multi 20x DVD Rewriter with SecurDisc Technology

PROTECT

The LG Super-Multi GSA-H55N features SecurDisc and a max 20x DVDR Write Speed. SecurDisc is an innovative technology which provides data protection and content access control through a combined solution. With the ability to store data redundantly and digitally authenticate data, SecurDisc provides the means necessary to protect and share data securely. Designed for storage needs that demand consistency, the Windows Vista Compatible GSA-H55N reads and writes in all CD, DVDR, DVD RW, and DVD RAM formats. Guard your data with SecurDisc, burn it with the LG GSA-H55N. K E Y F E A T U R E S
SecurDisc Technology [Password Protection, Digital Signature, Data Reliability, Data Integrity check, Copy Protection] Max. 20x DVD R Write Speed Enhanced IDE (ATAPI) interface

DVD CD

CD Family and DVD-ROM read compatible

DVD+R Max Write

DVD+RW Max Write

DVDRW Max Write

DVDRAM Max Write

DVDROM Max Read

DVD+R DL Max Write

DVDR DL Max Write

CDR Max Write

CDRW Max Write

CD ROM Max Read
Buffer Under-run prevention function embedded Windows Vista Compatible

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SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE TRANSFER RATES WRITE DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DL DVD-R DL DVD-RAM CD-R CD-RW
Internal DVD-RW/CD-RW Drive 2.4x, 4x (CLV), 8x (ZCLV), 12x (PCAV), 16x, *18x, *20x (CAV) 2.4x, 4x, 6x (CLV), 8x (ZCLV) 2x, 4x(CLV), 8x (ZCLV), 12x (PCAV), 16x, *18x, *20x (CAV) 1x, 2x, 4x, 6x (CLV) 2.4x, 4x (CLV), 6x, 8x(ZCLV), 10x (PCAV) 4x (CLV), 6x, 8x (ZCLV), 10x (PCAV) 2x, 3x (CLV), 5x, 6x, 8x, 12x PCAV (Ver. 2.0 & Higher) 16x (CLV), 24x (ZCLV), 40x, 48x (CAV) 4x, 10x, 16x (CLV), 24x, 32x (ZCLV) (High Speed: 10x. Ultra Speed> 16x) 16x/12x max 8x max. (Single/Dual layer) 16x/12x/12x max. 16x/12x/12x max. 5x, 12x PCAV 48x/40x/48x max. 40x max. DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) External dimensions Front bezel (W x H x D) WEIGHT UPC CODES ACCESS TIME DVD-ROM CD-ROM DVD-ROM (SL/DL) DVD-RAM CD-ROM BUFFER SIZE HOST INTERFACE SOFTWARE 2MB E-IDE/ATAPI 1. Nero Express - to create discs with SecurDisc 2. Nero InCD Reader - to access content on a SecurDisc 3. SecurDisc Viewer - to view copy protected PDFs Windows Vista x86, x64 Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition, Professional, Media Center Edition Windows Millennium Edition (Me) 140ms 120ms 140/175 ms typ. 200 ms typ. (Ver. 2.0 & Higher) 120 ms typ.

SUSTAINED TRANSFER RATE

OPERATING SYSTEMS

TRANSFER RATES READ

DVD-ROM (Single/Dual) DVD-Video (CSS Compliant Disc) DVD-R/-RW/-R DL DVD+R/+RW/+R DL DVD-RAM (Ver. 2.0 & Higher) CD-R/RW/ROM CD-DA (DAE)
5.7 x 1.6 x 6.5 5.8 x 1.7 x 0.2 1.8 lbs
146 x 41.3 x 165 mm 148 x 42 x 5 mm.8 kg
GSA-H55NB (Beige) 048231297332 GSA-H55NK (Black) 048231297325
Super Multi Blue BD Drive
Super-Multi Triple Format DVD Re-Writer
Super Multi optical drives can read and write three types of DVD formats in one convenient package DVD+R, DVD-R and DVD-RAM. This gives you the option to choose the media best suited for each task.

Slim Notebook DVD-RW

CD-RW/ DVD-ROM Combo
WARRANTY 1 Year Warranty on Optical Drives 48 Hour Swap Program Call Toll-Free 1-800-243-0000
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Installing the Drive

Before installing the drive, turn off the system power.
Disconnect the power cord, and remove the cover.
Remove a vacant 5.25 drive bay panel from the computer. Slide the drive into the drive bay.

Method A

Set the jumper on the rear of the drive as necessary.
A. When using a Primary IDE port
If you need to connect your drive to the same primary IDE channel as the hard drive, the drive should be set to SLAVE position.

DIGITAL AUDIO

ANALOG AUDIO

R G L CS M S L A

INTERFACE

+5 GND +12

Super Multi DVD Rewriter

Method B

B. When using a Secondary IDE port
If there is no device connected to the secondary IDE channel, connect the drive to this channel and set the jumper to MASTER. 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.

First Drive

Second Recorder
Connect the IDE data cable/DC power cable to the drive.
Connect the IDE data cable to the back of the drive.
* Using a 40-pin IDE cable might bring the '04/08/03 error (LOGICAL UNIT COMMUNICATION CRC ERROR (ULTRA-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.

Reserved

IDE Cable IDE Cable
Power Cable DC DC Power Cable
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.

Quick Set-up Guide

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 SecurDiscTM Technology. Supports LightScribe Direct Label Printing Technology *Optional. * You can use a variety of Drive
GSA-H55L LightScribe Supported GSA-H55N Not Supported

GSA-H55N GSA-H55L

To install of your product, please read this guide manual carefully and completely. For the detailed owners manual of the drive, please refer to the CD manual.

System Environment

Computer
This unit can be operated in the system environment explained here.
CPU: Pentium III 1.0GHz (Recommanded system requirements for optimal performance, CPU: Pentium IV 2.4GHz or faster, Memory: 512MB or greater) VGA Card Memory 128MB or greater. 20GB or more free space. (The free space needed for Hard disk writing depends on the quantity of data.) Interface Enhanced-IDE interface (as Primary Slave, Secondary Master or Slave) Drive bay 5.25-inch half-height bay required Power +5V/+12V power socket required Software Required Windows Vista/Windows 2000 Professional/ OS XP(Home Edition/Professional), Direct X 9.0 or Higher is required. CD-R : LG, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim, Thats, CD-R, CD-RW, TDK, Ritek or HP discs are recommended. DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-RW : LG, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim are recommended. DVDR DL, DVD-R : Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Maxell, Thats are DVD-RAM media recommended. DVD-RW : Victor. JVC, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, TDK are recommended. DVD+R : Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Thats, Maxell are recommended. DVD+RW : TDK, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Ricoh are recommended. DVDR DL : Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim are recommended. DVD-RAM : Maxell, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media are recommended. System requirements
* Compatibility problem in write/read function may occur with media depending on the media manufacturing quality. * For DVDR 20x support media: Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Taiyo Yuden are recommended. * Upon the media condition or some of users enviroment the maximum speed sometimes could not be guarantee.

Package Items

Item - Internal Super Multi DVD Rewriter - Recording & Authoring Software [Nero, InCD, Power Producer, MPEG-2 Software (PowerDVD)] - Quick Set-up Guide for Drive Quantity 1
* 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

Specifications

Items General Host Interface Supported Discs E-IDE/ATAPI 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 CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM 12cm/ 8cm

(8cm disc can be used only with drive placed horizontally.)
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

Time (1/3 Stroke)

CD-ROM: 120msec (Typical) DVD-ROM : 140msec (Typical) 2 Mbytes 125,000 Power On Hours (Duty Cycle 10%)
Supported SecureDiscs Disc Diameter
Buffer capacity MTBF Environmental Level When operating
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
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

The drives appearance and specifications may change without prior notice.

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

P/NO. 3828HN1011V

Ver. 2

Safety Instructions

CAUTION: The laser used in the Super Multi DVD Rewriter 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. PERICOLO : Il dispositivo di lettura e scrittura utilizzato in questo masterizzatore utilizza un raggio laser che, se osservato da vicino, pu danneggiare la vista. Evitare di smontare il coperchio dellapparecchio. Al fine di prevenire eventuali folgorazioni, evitare di smontare lapparecchio. Allinterno dellapparecchio non sono presenti parti che richiedono manutenzione da parte dellutente. In caso di difetti o guasti, rivolgersi ad un Centro di Assistenza Tecnica. Lesecuzione di procedure diverse da quella espressamente indicate in questo manuale pu 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 umidit ambientale.

CLASS 1 KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 KLASS 1 CLASE 1 CLASSE 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER PRODUKT LASER LAITE LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LSER PRODOTTO LASER
Industry Canada requirement This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 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 users authority to operate the equipment. This Super Multi DVD Rewriter is for use only with UL listed personal computers that have installation instructions detailing user-installation of card cage accessory.
CAUTION : CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM. ADVARSEL : KLASSE 3B SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRLING VED BNING. UNDG UDSTTELSE FOR STRLING. ADVARSEL : KLASSE 3B SYNLING OG USYNLIG LASERSTRLING NR DEKSEL PENS. UNNG EKSPONERING FOR STRLEN. VARNING : KLASSE 3B SYNLING OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRLNING NR DENNAL DEL R PPNAD. STRLEN R FARLIG. VARO! : KURSSI 3B NKYV JA NKYMTN AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA LASERSTEILYLLE. L KATSO STEESEN. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
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