LG DRD-840B Owner's Manual
LG DRD-840B Owner's Manual

LG DRD-840B Owner's Manual

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DVD-ROM DRIVE
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL : DRD-840B
To enjoy fully all the features and functions of your DVD-ROM Drive,
Please read this Owner's Manual carefully and completely.

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  • Page 1 DVD-ROM DRIVE OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL : DRD-840B To enjoy fully all the features and functions of your DVD-ROM Drive, Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully and completely.
  • Page 2: Fcc Compliance Statement

    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:...
  • Page 3: System Requirements

    FEATURES FEATURES I ATAPI/E-IDE interface I Random access time (DVD-ROM:120ms Typical, CD-ROM:80ms Typical) I Multimedia PC compatible I Photo CD multisession support I Data transfer rate(DVD-ROM max-4x-speed:5400Kbyte/sec, CD-ROM max-32x-speed: 4800 Kbyte/sec) I Intelligent 512KB data buffering system I Horizontal and vertical mounting support I Tray Loading system without caddy I Designed for internal mounting I Emergency Eject Support...
  • Page 4: Location And Function Of Controls

    LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF CONTROLS COMPACT R O M BUSY BUSY Figure 1. Front View FRONT VIEW Headphone Jack 3.5mm jack for monitoring the audio signal from audio CDs. Headphone Volume Control Adjusts the headphone sound level. Emergency Eject Hole Insert a paper clip here to eject the drawer manually or when there is no power.
  • Page 5: Back View

    DIGITAL ANALOG INTERFACE POWER AUDIO AUDIO C S M S L A Figure 2. Back View BACK VIEW Digital Audio Ouput Connector This is a digital audio output connector or Video CD output connector. You can connect this to the digital audio system or Video CD Board. Analog Audio Output Connector The Audio Output Connector connects to a sound card.
  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    HARDWARE INSTALLATION This section describes how to install your DVD-ROM drive into your computer. WARNING: To protect the DVD-ROM Drive, your computer, and peripheral devices from damage, turn off their power before installing the drive. Note: If you are not comfortable about opening your PC and attempting the DVD-ROM drive installation, many local computer shops can perform this service for a reasonable cost.
  • Page 7 WHEN USING A PRIMARY IDE CONTROLLER Most PCs provide one IDE cable to support two devices (one for hard disk, the other for a second hard disk or a DVD-ROM drive). This IDE cable originates either on the motherboard or on a controller card. This controller is termed the primary IDE controller, and the hard disk attached that contains the operating system for boot-up is set up as the Primary Master.
  • Page 8 WHEN USING A SECONDARY CONTROLLER * If your PC has an additional IDE controller on the motherboard or in a system slot, each IDE device connected to the secondary IDE controller must also be set to the Master or Slave mode. If you are connecting your DVD-ROM drive to a secondary IDE port, and it is the 1st device you are connecting to it, then set the DVD-ROM jumper to the Master position.
  • Page 9 MOUNTING THE DVD-ROM DRIVE Step 1. Turn unplug your computer and all peripheral devices attached to it. Step 2. Remove the cover from your computer. Step 3. Remove the front panel from an unused half-height slot. Figure 6. Removing the Blanking plate Step 4.
  • Page 10: Connecting An Audio Cable

    Step 6. Connect the 40-pin IDE Cable to the back of the DVD-ROM Drive. Pin 1 Interface connector Please make sure that the red Red-edge edge of the IDE Cable is connected to Pin 1 on the DVD- ROM Drive. IDE Cable Figure 9.
  • Page 11: Software Setup

    Below is the example installing the driver for Windows 95. For other operating systems, try looking for either a LG Electronics or Goldstar IDE DVD-ROM drive software driver. If none is found, try selecting one of the device drivers for Non-listed IDE CD-ROM.
  • Page 12 RUNNING THE INSTALL PROGRAM (DOS INSTALLATION) Step 1. Insert the DVD-ROM device driver for DOS install diskette into the appropriate drive. Step 2. Go to the floppy drive by typing A: or B: at the DOS prompt, as appropriate. Step 3. Type the word INSTALL and press [ENTER]. Step 4.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 14: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Items CD-ROM DVD-ROM General Data Capacity 553 Mbytes (mode 1), 4.7 Gbytes (single layer/single side), 635 Mbytes (mode 2) 8.5 Gbytes (dual layer/single side) 17.08 Gbytes(dual layer/double side) Rotational Speed 6700 rpm (32X max) 3000 rpm (4X max) Disc Diameter 12cm/8cm Supported Disc DVD, DVD-ROM, CD-Digital Audio &...
  • Page 15 :// www. LGEservice.com DVD-ROM LIMITED WARRANTY LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. will repair or at its option replace, without charge, your product which proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period listed below from the data of original purchase.
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