LG GDR-8162B Service Manual

Internal ATAPI (E-IDE) Drive

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CS: Cable Select (CSEL)
SL: Slave

MA: Master

CS: Cable Select (CSEL)
SL: Slave

MA: Master

CS: sélection de câble (CSEL)
SL: esclave
MA: maître

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❶ Power Cable
❷ IDE Cable
❸ Audio Cable

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❶ Netzkabel
❷ IDE-Kabel

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❸ Audiokabel

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❶ Câble d’alimentation
❷ Câble IDE
❸ Câble audio

❶ Cavetto di alimentazione
❷ Cavetto di interfaccia IDE
❸ Cavetto di uscita segnale

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❶ Cable de alimentación
❷ Cable IDE
❸ Cable de audio

❶ Cabo de alimentação
❷ Cabo IDE
❸ Cabo de áudio

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CS: Selezione automatica (CSEL)
SL: Configurazione Slave
MA: Configurazione Master

CS: Selección de Cable (CSEL)
SL: Esclavo

MA: Maestro

CS: seleção de cabo
SL: Slave
MA: Master

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Features

• E-IDE interface

• Data transfer rate (DVD-ROM max-16X-speed:

22,100KB/sec, CD-ROM max-48X-speed :
7,200KB/sec)

• Motorized tray loading system

• Designed for internal mounting

• Emergency eject support

• Supports Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME & XP

Plug-and-Play ATAPI protocol

• Read compatible for DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW
& DVD-RAM discs

• Supports Region playback control Phase II

System Requirements*

• IBM PC AT or compatible, Pentium-266MHz
processor or higher (higher recommended).

• A minimum of 16MB memory
(higher recommended).

• A suitable free standard 5

• MS-DOS version 3.1 or higher. (Windows 95 and

above recommended).

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1.44 MB Floppy Drive.

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/2”

• An existing IDE controller with an available cable
connector or a new IDE controller (recommended
with IDE PIO Mode 4 capability) that you will need
to install.

Please note: Certain software (i.e. particularly

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those including Video playback) may require a
considerably increased specification PC to give
acceptable results. While this DVD-ROM 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 decoding done by your
video card), or separate software that you install to
do MPEG decoding. These items are separate and
are not included with this DVD-ROM drive.

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internal drive bay.

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Location and Function of Controls

Front Panel

1. Disc Tray

2. Drive activity indicator

3. Emergency Eject Hole

4. Stop/Eject Button

Rear Panel

1. Digital Audio Output Connector
This connector is not supported.

2. Analog Audio Output Connector

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 the
cable.

5. Power Connector

Supplied Accessories

Owner’s Manual

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Screw (4 pieces)

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Audio Cable

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Installing the Drive

Before installing the drive, turn off the system power.
Follow the steps below to install the DVD-ROM drive:

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1. Remove the cover from your computer system.
Refer to manual for the computer for details about
removing the cover.

2. Adjust the Master/Slave jumpers on the back of
the DVD-ROM drive as necessary.

Connect the DVD-ROM drive to the IDE ports of
your motherboard. In general, the hard drive will
connected to the Primary IDE port and its jumper
set to Master for booting the operating system.
There are two possible alternate connections for
DVD-ROM drive installation.

A) When using a Primary IDE port

If you need to connect your DVD-ROM drive to the
same Primary IDE port, the DVD-ROM drive
should be set to Slave position.

B) When using a Secondary IDE port

You can also connect DVD-ROM drive to the
Secondary IDE port and set its jumper to Master.

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.

Notes: If there is no spare power cable available in the
computer, you will have to purchase a splitter cable
of a suitable type.
The red edge of the IDE cable corresponds to pin 1
of the IDE interface on the DVD-ROM drive.

Please Note: an IDE cable is not supplied and may
be required to be purchased separately.

If the computer is using a sound card, the drive is
connected to the sound card with an audio cable.
This DVD-ROM drive is supplied with a Creative Labs
SoundBlaster

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compatible audio lead, if this is not
suitable for your sound card, it maybe necessary for
you to purchase a suitable lead from your retailer.
Refer to the manual for the sound card for detailed
information regarding connection.

5. When the installation of the drive unit is complete,

replace the computer cover.

6. Reconnect the computer power cord and turn on

the computer.

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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.

The DOS and Windows 3.1 users can download the
DOS Device drivers anytime via internet.

For your information, please consult the following
internet sites:

http: //www.lgeus.com/service/download.asp
http://www.lgservice.com

For Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP Users

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In order to ensure normal drive operation, please
check the following:

• The drive is displayed in
Windows 95/98/ME : [Control Panel]-[System]­[Device Manager]-[CD-ROM]
Windows 2000/XP : [Control Panel]-[System]­[Hardware]-[Device Manager]-[DVD/CD-ROM-Drive]

• 32-bit is displayed in
[control panel]-[system]-[performance]

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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]­[harddisk controller], you will need to contact
your PC’s manufacturer or the motherboard’s
manufacturer and get the appropriate IDE
controller driver.

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Run ADD NEW HARDWARE in Control Panel to
let the PC search again for the new device.

For Windows NT Workstation Ver. 4.0 Users

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In order to ensure normal drive operation, please
check the following:

• The drive is displayed on the IDE controller in
[control panel] - [SCSI adapter] - [devices]

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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]- [SCSI adapter]­[devices], you will need to contact your PC’s
manufacturer or the motherboard’s manufacturer
and get the appropriate IDE controller driver.

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Open the Disc Tray

Load CD-R Disc

Close Disc Tray

Initialize 48X READ

(Push Eject / button)

(Put CD-R disc on Tray)

(Push and hold the eject button for more
than 3 seconds)

ED indicator turns on for 3 seconds.
8X maximum read speed for this CD-R disc has been enabled.

The LED indicator turns on for 3 seconds.
The 48X maximum read speed for this CD-R disc has been enabled.
Ejecting this disc or turning off the PC will disable the 48X maximum
read speed function.
The drive will default back to the 40X CD-R read speed.

How to Use the Discs

When using CD-ROM discs, DVD-ROM discs, CD-R
discs or CD-RW 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.
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. DO NOT use non-standard discs.
NON-standard discs may not play or store data
properly. Non-standard discs are any discs that are
not the standard 12 cm CD type discs. This includes
Sony Walkman™ discs, non-circular discs including
promotional, business card discs, and other unusual
discs.

Notes on CD-RW/DVD-RW discs

This product can read CD-RW/DVD-RW disc data.
Note the following:

- A little longer time is needed to sense a CD-RW/
DVD-RW disc when the operation starts, compared
with standard CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs.

- Since playback signal level of CD-RW/DVD-RW
is lower than the replicated CD/DVD discs,
reading speed of those discs is lower than that of
the replicated discs to ensure data reading.

- Blank discs, discs that you failed to write data, or
discs that session close processing has not been
made, cannot be used.

- Operation may not start, or the data may not be
read under the following conditions:
The quality of the recorded signal has deteriorated
due to the dirt or scratches on the disc, or frequently
rewritten discs. If the drive fails to read the disc,
open the disc drawer, check the data side of the
disc (side opposite the label side) for dust or
scratches, and reinsert the disc and close the
drawer to try to read the disc again

Read Speed Control for CD-R Data CD

The basic default reading speed for CD-R disc media
in this drive is 40X. The Read Speed Control will
allow you to select the maximum read speed (48X)
for CD-R media, simply by pressing the eject button.
Note that this function is only available with a CD-R
data disc.

To enable 48X CD-R read speed, follow the chart
below:

Flow Chart

CAUTION:

The quality of CD-R data disc varies significantly from
brand to brand (or brandless), as well as disc condition
used over time. A disc that is poorly balanced or that
may have cracks in it greatly increases the chance of
disc failure or disc shatter when being read back at
speeds higher than 40X, possibly causing damage to
the drive. Closely inspect discs you plan to use in the
drive for any abnormalities or cracks.
If you hear strange noise or sounds from the drive
during operation, this could be a sign of an unbalanced
or damaged disc and it should be removed immediately.
LG Electronics does not warranty drive damage
caused by faulty or shattered discs.

Emergency Eject

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This drive has a feature that allows the CD to be
ejected manually if necessary in an emergency, 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.

NOTE: This feature is a last measure to be used
only in an emergency. Using it excessively will cause
malfunction. 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.

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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.

2. Check to be sure your hard disk Interface type is
IDE type.

3. Check your hard disk Master/Slave Jumper setting.
Some old-version IDE type hard disks were set to
Master Only mode.
In that case, contact your hard disk company and
change your hard disk jumper setting to master
mode.

4. If the DVD-ROM drive does not work with above
methods, you may need a secondary IDE card.
If you use the secondary IDE card, you should set
the DVD-ROM drive jumper to the master mode if
the DVD-ROM drive is the first device you are
connecting to the secondary IDE card.

* When the DVD-ROM drive does not install in OS/2

warp.

(SOLUTION)

1.Select NON-LISTED IDE CD.

* DVD-ROM drive is not present in Windows 3.1 or

3.11 or DOSSHELL.

(SOLUTION)

1. When the WIN or DOSSHELL command lines are
present in your AUTOEXEC.BAT, make sure that
the MSCDEX.EXE command line appears before
the WIN or the DOSSHELL command lines.

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 DVD-ROM Drive enables you to change the
regional code up to 5 times.

Important Precautions

Follow these precautions when handling the drive or
discs.

Precautions

• 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.

Installation

• 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.

Operation

• 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 be damaged, causing 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.