The existing firmware inside 4K UHD drive (also called 4K Blu-ray drive), either 4K Blu-ray internal drive or external 4K Blu-ray drive, might be unfriendly for reading UHD disc data and further copying UHD discs to hard drive or onto computer, or ripping UHD disc to digital formats for playback on multiple devices. As new formats emerge, update your media player software. Downgrade UHD Unfriendly Firmware for Normal Backup. Note: Depending on your operating system's built-in functionality, additional software may be required to encode/decode Blu-ray formats.
Connect the drive to your computer, install the included software, and start using it. Our Data Storage devices are Plug-and-Play compliant, and do not require drivers. Other versions such as OEM, or for users who have misplaced their original software, may require third-party software for Blu-ray features. Retail versions of these drives include the required software in the box ( DO NOT LOSE). In 2015, some LG Blu-ray drives came with new hardware design, new front (bezel) and started to 'see' the content of UHD discs. The Host Interface for this unit is a USB 2.0 (480Mbits/s), USB 3.0 (5Gbits/s) and its system requirements for the CPU are an IntelPentium D 3.2GHz or Higher (with USB 2.0). Unfortunately, some if not all of them implement AACS2 protection, which will heavily restrict your device, or ‘lock’ its full potential. A: Answer You cannot connect your old VHS directly to the LG External Blu-ray/DVD Writer 3D Blu-ray Disc Playback & M-DISC Support, Model BE16NU50. Note: For users with new machines (first time using the LG Optical Disc Drive on this computer), additional software is required for Blu-ray playback/burning. More Info on 4K UHD Blu-ray Drives 4K UHD Blu-ray discs are new type of Blu-ray discs that are not compatible with old drives (made before the second half of 2015), just like BDXL unable to work with non-XL drives. UHD Blu-ray optical or external 4K Blu-ray drives, such as the LG WH14NS40 4K drives come with their own firmware.
Please uninstall/reinstall the playback/burning software to correct this issue. If experiencing issues related to DVD/Blu-ray playback or burning, your playback software may have been removed or currupted during the update from Windows < 10 to Windows 10. The Archgon 4K UHD Bluray writer is an external drive for PC or Mac that will let you watch 4K Blu-rays and even write data to Blu-ray discs.
LG Optical Disc Drives have been tested with Windows 10 and continue to be recognized as Plug-and-Play devices (no drivers required).