LG Electronics WP50NB40 Slim Portable Blu-ray DVD Writer Instructions

: June 16, 2024
: LG Electronics

Table of Contents

LG Electronics WP50NB40 Slim Portable Blu-ray DVD Writer
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Features
THE SUPER MULTI ADVANTAGES
Specifications
Contact
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

LG Electronics WP50NB40 Slim Portable Blu-ray DVD Writer

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Product Information

Specifications

Model: WP50NB40
Connectivity: USB 2.0
Write Speed: 6x BD-R
Disc Support: BDXL (100GB Triple Layer)
Media Compatibility: Blu-ray Disc (Including BDXL, M-Disc), DVD (Including M-DISC & DVD-RAM), and CD Family
Buffer Size: 4MB
RoHS Compliant

FAQ

Q: What types of discs can the WP50NB40 read and write?
- A: The WP50NB40 can read and write the following disc formats: BD-R/RE, DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW.
Q: What is BDXL and how much data can it store?
- A: BDXL is a high-capacity Blu-ray disc format that can store up to 100GB of data on write-once discs.
Q: What is M-DISC and what are its advantages?
- A: M-DISC is a recordable disc that offers superior reliability in data storage, providing a permanent optical data storage solution.
Q: What is Silent Play and Jamless Play?
- A: Silent Play technology controls the disc read speed to reduce noise during playback. Jamless Play automatically skips damaged parts of a disc for smooth playback.

Product Usage Instructions

Connecting the Device

To use the LG WP50NB40 Slim Portable Blu-ray / DVD Writer, follow these steps:

Plug the USB cable into the device’s USB port.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.

Burning Discs

The WP50NB40 allows you to burn various types of discs. Follow these steps to burn a disc:

Open your preferred disc burning software on your computer.
Select the type of disc you want to burn (Blu-ray, DVD, or CD).
Follow the on-screen instructions to add files, photos, or business documents to the disc.
Click the “Burn” or “Write” button to start the burning process.

Playing 3D Blu-ray Discs

The WP50NB40 supports 3D Blu-ray disc playback. To play a 3D Blu-ray disc, follow these steps:

Ensure that your computer is connected to a 3D-compatible display device.
Insert the 3D Blu-ray disc into the WP50NB40.
Open your preferred media player software on your computer.
Select the 3D Blu-ray disc from the media player’s menu.

Features

The LG WP50NB40 Slim Portble Blu-ray / DVD Writer features USB 2.0 connectivity with a 6x BD-R write speed and M-DISC support. Simply plug in and record up to 100GB of files, photos, or business documents onto a BDXL(triple layer) disc. With Blu- ray, DVD and CD burning capabilities, the WP50NB40 gives you the option to choose the media best suited for each task.

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External – Connects VIA USB 2.0
Silent Play
Reduces Noise from Disc Spin During Movie Playback
Supports 3D Blu-ray Disc Playback
Supports BDXL (100GB Triple Layer) Disc
Jamless Play
Smooths Out Playback of Damaged Blu-ray or DVD Discs
Max. 6X BD-R Read and Write Capability
Max. 8X DVD?R Write Speed
Blu-ray Disc (Including BDXL, M-Disc), DVD (Including M-DISC & DVD-RAM), and CD Family Read/Write Compatible
4MB Buffer Under-Run Prevention Function Embedded
RoHS Compliant
TV Connectivity

Features

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THE SUPER MULTI ADVANTAGES

Compatibility

LG Slim Portable Blu-ray / DVD Writer optical drives can read and write all kinds of disc formats in one convenient package:

BD-R/RE
DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW
DVD-RAM
CD-R/RW

This gives you the option to choose the media best suited for each task.

BDXL™

The BDXL format supports high-capacity Blu-ray discs (up to 100GB write-once discs) for users that need to store a large amount of data.

M-DISC™

Compared to other recordable discs on the market today, M-DISC offers superior reliability in data storage that provides the permanent optical data storage solution.

Silent Play

As a disc is being read, Silent Play technology automatically controls the disc read speed for optimal noise reduction.

Jamless Play

A damaged disc can cause interruptions during movie playback.
Jamless play technology automatically skips past damaged parts of a disc to maintain smooth playback while reducing interruptions.

Specifications

TRANSFER
RATESWRITE (MAX)|
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Model| WP50NB40
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Type| Slim Portable Blu-ray / DVDWriter
BD-R (SL)| 2x CLV, 4x PCAV, 6x CAV
M-Disc BD (BD-R SL)| 2x CLV, 4x PCAV
BD-R (DL)| 2x CLV, 4x PCAV, 6x CAV
BD-R(TL)| 2x CLV, 4x PCAV
BD-R(QL)| 2x CLV, 4x PCAV
BD-R(LTH)| 2x CLV, 4x PCAV, 6x CAV
BD-RE(SL/DL/TL)| 2x CLV
DVD-R(SL)| 2x CLV, 4x PCAV, 8x CAV
DVD-R(DL)| 2x CLV, 4x, 6x ZCLV
DVD+R(SL)| 2.4x CLV, 4XPCAV, 8x CAV
M-DiscDVD(DVD+RSL)| 4x PCAV
DVD+R(DL)| 2.4x CLV, 6x ZCLV
DVD+RW| 2.4x, 3.3x CLV, 4x, 6x, 8x ZCLV
DVD-RW| 2x, 3x CLV, 4x, 6x ZCLV
DVD-RAM| 2x, 3x CLV, 5x PCAV
CD-R| 10x CLV, 16x, 24x CAV
CD-RW| 4x, 10x CLV, 16x ZCLV

TRANSFER RATES-READ (MAX)

| Model| WP50NB40
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BD-ROM (SL/DL)| 6x CAV
BD-R (SL/DL)| 6x CAV
BD-R(TL/QL)| 6x CAV
BD-RE (SL/DL)| 6x CAV
BD-RE (TL)| 4x PCAV
BDMV(AACSCompliant

Disc) (SL/DL)

REQUIREMENTS

| CPU| Intel@ Pentium D 3.2GHz or Higher (with USB 2.0)
Recommended| Intel Core 2 Duo P86002.4GHzorhigher
HDD| 30GBormoreofavailablespace(60GBfor Blu-ray Disc authoring)
RAM| 1GBor Higher
BDMovie Playback: CPU| Following CPUrecommended-Intel: E6400 or higher

Graphic Card: Card recommended following GPU (Graphic Processing Unit)

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nVidia

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GeForce 7600GTorhigher/ GeForce 8400 or higher Graphic Card Driver shall meet AACS compliance criteria.

ATI| ATI Radeon HD 2400 or higher Graphic Card Driver shall meet AACS compliance criteria.
DIMENSIONS

(WxHxD)

Blu-ray Drive Install Disc for Windows

| Blu-ray Drive Install Disc for Windows
Power DVD
Power 2 Go
Power Producer
Media Espresso
USB 2.0 Cable| Yes

Dimensions and weights are approximate. Design, specifications, and features subject to change without notice.
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