- Interface: EIDE (ATAPI).
- Formats supported:
- DVD-ROM : DVD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video
- CD-ROM : CD-R/RW, Photo CD, CD-Extra, CD-I, Video CD, CD-ROM
and CD-DA
- Reads discs of 8 and 12 cm in diameter
- Data buffer: 512 KBytes
- Data rate:
- DVD Transfer Rate 16X(CAV)
- CD Transfer Rate 48X(CAV)
- Access time:
- Installation: horizontal and vertical
- Weight: 0.75KG
The drive came in the OEM package. It is interesting
that this model is shorter and lighter than usual (184.7 mm instead
of 203mm and 750 g instead of 1 kg). The front panel has only a
Load/Eject button.
Test results
Quality of operation with CDs
CDWinBench 99
- CDWinMark99 - 1610
- CD-ROM Transfer Rate
- Inside - 3190 KBytes/s
- Outside - 6660 KBytes/s
- CPU utilization - 8.2%
- CD-ROM Access Time - 89,6 ms
Nero CD-Speed
The following information on the drive is obtained
with the Drive check utility:
- Vendor : LG
- Product : DVD-ROM DRD8160B
- Firmware version : 1.01
- Buffer size : 512 KBytes
- Maximum read speed : 8448 KBytes/sec (48 X)
- CDDA accurate : yes
- C2 pointers : yes
- Speed settings : 8 X
- Read RAW mode : yes
According to these data the drive supports all
functions necessary for accurate capture of audio tracks.
Testing of the drive using a standard
CD
 |
LG DRD-8160B |
| Average Speed |
34.82x |
| Start Speed |
19.81x |
| End Speed |
46.04x |
| Random Seek |
97 ms |
| 1/3 Seek |
109 ms |
| Full Seek |
169 ms |
| Reading type |
CAV |
| CPU usage 1x |
0% |
| Accurate stream |
Yes |
| DAE quality Score |
10 |
| SpinUp Time |
N/A |
| SpinDown Time |
N/A |
| Disc Recognition Time |
0.20 sec |
CD-ROM Drive Analyzer
CD-R reading
CD-RW reading
Damaged CD reading
Advanced DAE Quality(Nero CD-Speed)
| Offset |
2256 bytes (564 samples) |
| Sequential Read Test |
Average Speed: 12.80 X
Data Errors: 0
Sync Errors: 0 |
| Harmonica Read Test |
Average Access Time: 330 ms
Data Errors: 0
Sync Errors: 0
Total Data Errors: 0
Total Sync Errors: 0
Quality Score: 100.0
|
| On The Fly Copying Simulation |
Copying at 1 X
OK
Copying at 2 X
OK
Copying at 4 X
OK
Copying at 6 X
OK
Copying at 8 X
OK
Copying at 10 X
OK
Copying at 12 X
OK
Copying at 16 X
too slow |
| CD Text |
Drive is capable of reading CD Text information |
| Subchannel Data |
Test 1
Track (01): 01
Relative position (01:05.00): 01:05.40 -> incorrect!
Absolute position (01:07.00): 01:07.40 -> incorrect!
Index (5): 5
Test 2
Track (17): 23 incorrect!
Relative position (01:33.00): 01:51.40 -> incorrect!
Absolute position (33:35.00): 51:53.40 -> incorrect!
Index (1): 1
Test 3
Track (36): 53 incorrect!
Relative position (00:00.00): 02:30.40 -> incorrect!
Absolute position (70:02.00): 112:02.40 -> incorrect!
Index (1): 1
|
| Leadin |
Drive cannot read data from the Leadin |
| Leadout |
Drive cannot read data from the Leadout |
Soundtrack extraction from audio CDs (CDDAE
99)
|
Licensed CD |
Pirated CD |
| Average extraction speed |
12.4x |
10.6x |
| Total errors |
0.00% |
0.00% |
Direct copying of data from a 780 MBytes CD-R
onto a hard disc.
The drive read the 780 MBytes disc very good. The
time of full copying is 5 min. 30 sec.
Quality of operation with DVD discs
Nero DVD Speed
Testing with a two-layer DVD disc
|
LG DRD-8160B |
| Average Speed |
6.22x |
| Start Speed |
3.41x |
| End Speed |
4.16x |
| Random Seek |
102 ms |
| 1/3 Seek |
108 ms |
| Full Seek |
178 ms |
| Reading type |
CAV |
| CPU usage 1x |
14% |
| SpinUp Time |
3.31 sec |
| SpinDown Time |
2.74 sec |
| Layer Change Time |
124 ms |
| Disc Recognition Time |
0.04 sec |
DVD-Video playback with the Cyberlink
PowerDVD 2.55
The DVD-Video was played without any problems;
no artifacts were noticed. Changing of the layer didn't affect the
quality of reproduction.
Noise characteristics
- Tray - 7/10
- CD
- Seek - 7/10
- Total noise - 6/10
- DVD
- Seek - 7/10
- Total noise - 6/10
At the maximum and reduced speed the noise level
was quite high. Speed reduction is possible only with the help of
external programs (CDBremse, Nero DriveSpeed): 8x.
Vibration
When working with badly balanced CDs the drive
didn't shine. It vibrated quite much. However, vibration didn't
prevent from reading discs at a high speed.
Thermal conditions.
There are no any complains about its thermal conditions.
The data were read after an intensive 2-hour operation:
T inside the case - 36°C
T of the upper surface - 41°C
T of the lower surface - 43°C
Possibility to make the drive region free
(RPC-1)
According to www.firmware.fr.st
, a small utility can help clear the region counter.
