Chapter 1. Overview; Front View Of Dvd-Ram Drive - LG GSA-4167B Installation And Using Manual

Chapter 1. Overview

This chapter describes the features of the 4.7GB SCSI-2 DVD-RAM Drive. The
DVD-RAM is a half-high, 5.25-inch, 8-bit, single-ended, tray-loading drive. Its distinctive
features include the following:
v SCSI-2 interface supports both synchronous and asynchronous data transfer
v DVD-RAM high-speed data transfer rate of 3600KB per second (24X) max at outer
diameter due to constant RPM spin rate
v DVD-RAM high-speed data transfer rate of 2705KB per second (2X DVD)
v High-speed synchronous burst rate of 10MB per second
v Average random access time of 100ms for CD-ROM and 155ms for DVD-RAM
v Can be installed in either a vertical or horizontal orientation
v Loading tray accommodates 8cm discs (in the horizontal orientation only), 12cm
discs (CD-ROM), and 4.7GB DVD cartridges
v Reads multi-session discs
v Reads CD-recordable discs
v Reads CD-RW discs
v Reads/writes 2.6GB, 4.7GB, and 9.4GB (double sided) DVD media
v Supports major CD-ROM formats: Mode 1, Mode 2 Form 1, and XA
v Contains headphone output and line output for audio

Front View of DVD-RAM Drive

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CD/DVD Tray
Emergency Eject Hole
Headphone Jack
Volume Control
Status Light
Load/Unload Button
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