GH24NSD1 - Computer component LG - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Internal DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive
Interface	SATA
Write Speed (DVD±R)	24x
Write Speed (DVD±R DL)	16x
Write Speed (DVD+RW)	8x
Write Speed (DVD-RW)	6x
Write Speed (CD-R)	48x
Write Speed (CD-RW)	24x
Read Speed (DVD-ROM)	16x
Read Speed (CD-ROM)	48x
Buffer Size	2 MB
Load Mechanism	Tray
Form Factor	5.25 inch internal
Dimensions (W x H x D)	148 x 42 x 170 mm
Weight	0.7 kg
Power Supply	5V / 12V via SATA power connector
Supported Discs	CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±R DL, DVD±RW, DVD-RAM
Operating Systems	Windows, Linux, macOS
Laser Class	Class 1 (IEC 60825-1)
Maintenance	Use lens cleaning disc; avoid dust and liquids
Repairability	No user-serviceable parts; refer to qualified technician

Frequently Asked Questions - GH24NSD1 LG

How do I install the LG GH24NSD1 drive?

Power off your PC, open the case, connect the SATA data and power cables, slide the drive into a 5.25-inch bay, and secure with screws. Then boot up and install drivers if needed.

Can the GH24NSD1 read Blu-ray discs?

No, the GH24NSD1 is a DVD/CD drive and does not support Blu-ray discs.

What is the maximum write speed for a DVD+R DL disc?

The maximum write speed for DVD+R DL (double layer) is 16x.

My drive is not detected by the computer. What should I do?

Check that the SATA cable is firmly connected, try a different SATA port, ensure power is connected, and verify the drive appears in BIOS. If not, test with another cable or port.

Can I use this drive with a laptop?

No, this is an internal 5.25-inch desktop drive. For laptops, use an external USB DVD drive.

How do I clean the lens of the GH24NSD1?

Use a commercially available CD/DVD lens cleaning disc. Insert it and let it run for a few minutes. Do not use liquids or compressed air directly on the lens.

Does the GH24NSD1 support LightScribe or Labelflash?

No, this model does not support disc labeling technologies like LightScribe or Labelflash.

The drive makes noise when reading discs. Is that normal?

Some noise is normal due to high-speed spinning. However, if it's grinding or clicking, the disc may be unbalanced or the drive may be faulty.

Can I write to DVD-RAM discs with this drive?

Yes, the GH24NSD1 supports DVD-RAM discs, but usually only at 5x speed.

Why does my disc burn fail at high speeds?

Ensure you are using quality media rated for the speed. Also, try lowering the write speed in the burning software. If problems persist, update the firmware.

USER MANUAL GH24NSD1 LG

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.

Connecting the SATA Power Cable

- Connect the power cable so the projection of the cable connector side to come to the left side. Be careful not to connect upside down.

NOTE:

Improper connection may damage the drive and void the warranty. Generally, the power connector can only fit one way.

- Connect to the power connector of the PC.

Connecting the SATA Data Cable

- Connect the data cable. Be careful not to connect upside down.

- Connect to the SATA connector on the PC's Motherboard.

Replace the cover, connect the power cord and restart your computer.

- Your computer configuration may different from the illustrations.

NOTE

Please pay attention to handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices, you may use anti-static products such as wrist straps, heel straps, mats to protect your body from electrostatic.

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Quick Set-up Guide

To install of your product, please read this guide manual carefully and completely.

Features

• Serial ATA 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, M-DISC
  (DVD+R SL), DVD-RAM Drive functions into one drive.
  • Supports Region playback control Phase II
  • Automatic buffer underrun error prevention technology.

• You may experience lower write quality in case if you use disc products by some disc makers which those are not registered with the product's firmware.
  Therefore, it is recommended that you use only discs by recommended companies. And even if the write session is completed successfully, check the write quality before you put the disc in storage, especially in case of an important data backup.
  (Manufacturer is not responsible for any loss resulting from data backup failure.)
  Under Windows 8 operating system, a specific mainboard with nVidia GeForce 7025
  Chipset may cause an abnormal operation.

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Super Multi DVD Writer

GH24

System Environment

Computer
This unit can be operated in the system environment explained here.

System requirements	CPU: Motherboard that supports Serial ATA. (Recommended Pentium IV 3.2GHz or higher.) RAM:512MB or higher.
VGA Card Memory	128MB or higher.
Hard disk	20GB or more free space.(The free space needed for writing depends on the quantity of data.)
Interface	Serial ATA
Drive bay	13.34 cm (5.25-inch) half-height bay required
Power	+5V/+12V power socket required
Software Required OS	Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista(X86, X64), XP [Home Edition/ Professional/Media Center Edition] with SP3 or higher,Direct X 9.0 or Higher is required.
Recommended media manufacturer	CD-R : LG, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim, Taiyo Yuden or TDK discs are recommended.CD-RW : Ricoh, Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim discs are recommended.DVD-R : Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim are recommended.DVD-RW : Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim are recommended.DVD+R : Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim are recommended.DVD+RW : Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim are recommended.DVD-RAM : Maxell, Panasonic are recommended.M-Disc (DVD+R SL) : MillenniataDVD+R DL : Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim are recommended.DVD-R DL : Mitsubishi Kagaku Media, Verbatim are recommended.

* Compatibility problem in write/read function may occur with media depending on the media
manufacturing quality
* Upon the media condition or some of user's environment the maximum speed sometimes could not be
guaranteed.
* Please visit http://www.m-disc.com to learn more about the M-DISC™.

Specifications

Items

General

Host Interface Serial ATA

Supported Discs DVD-ROM(Single/Dual), DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R Dual layer, DVD+RW,

DVD+R, DVD+R Double layer, DVD- RAM, M-Disc (DVD+R SL),

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

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

Mounting direction Horizontal/Vertical

Read/Write Speed

Write : DVD-R : 2 x, 4 x, 8 x, 16 x, 24 x	DVD-RW : 2 x, 4 x, 6 x
DVD+R : 2.4 x, 4 x, 8 x, 16 x, 24 x	DVD+RW : 2.4 x, 4 x, 6 x, 8 x
DVD+R DL : 2.4 x, 4 x, 8 x	DVD-R DL: 4 x, 8 x
DVD-RAM: 2 x, 3 x, 5 x	M-Disc (DVD+R SL): 4 x
CD-R: 16 x, 32 x, 40 x, 48 x	CD-RW: 4 x, 10 x, 16 x, 24 x

Read : DVD-ROM (Single/Dual) : 16 x/12 x max.

DVD-R : 16 x max. DVD-RW : 13 x max.

DVD+R: 16 x max. DVD+RW: 13 x max

DVD+R DL : 12 x max. DVD-R DL: 12 x max.

DVD-RAM (Ver. 2.x): 5 x max. M-Disc (DVD+R SL): 12 x max.

CD-R/ROM: 48 x max. CD-RW: 40 x max

CD-DA(DAE): 40 x max.

* The drive's appearance and specifications may change without prior notice.

Items

Burst transfer rate SATA Gen.1 1.5 Gbps

Average Access CD-ROM: 125 ms (Typical)

Time(Random) DVD-ROM : 145 ms (Typical)

DVD-RAM (Ver. 2.x) : 270 ms (Typical)

Buffer capacity 0.5 MB

MTBF 100000 Power On Hours (Duty Cycle 20 %)

Environmental Level

When operating Temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C

Humidity: 15 % to 85 % R.H. (non condensing)

When not operating Temperature: -30 °C to 60 °C

Humidity: 10 % to 90 % R.H. (non condensing)

Electrical

Power DC 5 V, DC 12 V

Software

Install the appropriate CD 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 application software, you may (if you wish) begin to reinstall previous software, taking note for errors.

We recommend using the drive with the latest software as some problems encountered when using the drive can be solved by updating the software.

Worldwide corporate site : http://www.LG.com

Safety Instructions

The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

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■ The company names and product names written in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.

Caution!

The disc rotates at high speed in the drive unit. Use of worn, damaged, or non-standard discs can adversely affect the drive and cause the disc to shatter or crush while in use. Disc crush can only occur when you use a damaged disc in the drive. It is an extremely rare occurrence, but there are steps which can be taken to prevent it.

Always check your discs before inserting them into the drive.

1. Take care not to use worn, cracked, damaged, warped or poor quality discs, as this may cause damage to your drive.
2. Check the clear plastic on the center of the disc, cracks here are the main cause of disc crush.
3. Do not play discs which are a non-standard (i.e. non-circular)shape, such as heart shaped discs, or discs in the shape of a business card.
   How can you keep your discs from becoming damaged?
4. When not in use, remove discs from the drive.
5. Keep discs in the packaging supplied with them and out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.
   Excessive vibration or a sudden jolt to the drive during operation may cause a malfunction. Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes in temperature as it may cause condensation to collect inside the drive.