LaCie LaCinema Classic HD User Manual

LaCinema Classic HD Table of Contents
User Manual page 1
Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 7
1.1. Minimum System Requirements ........................................................................................................ 8
1.1.1. Windows Users ................................................................................................................... 8
1.1.2. Mac Users .......................................................................................................................... 8
1.2. Supported Formats ......................................................................................................................... 9
1.3. Box Content ................................................................................................................................. 10
1.4. Languages ................................................................................................................................... 10
1.5. Views of the LaCinema Classic HD ................................................................................................ 11
1.5.1. Front View ........................................................................................................................ 11
1.5.2. Rear View ......................................................................................................................... 11
1.6. Cables and Connectors ................................................................................................................ 12
1.6.1. A/V (Audio/Video) Cables ................................................................................................. 12
1.6.2. USB Cable ....................................................................................................................... 12
2. Using the Remote Control ......................................................................................... 13
2.1. Battery Installation ........................................................................................................................ 13
2.2. Remote Control Key Index ............................................................................................................. 14
2.2.1. Important Button Details .................................................................................................... 15
3. Setting Up: Transferring Files .................................................................................... 16
3.1. STEP 1: Connect the Power Supply ................................................................................................. 17
3.2. STEP 2: Connect the USB cable ..................................................................................................... 18
3.3. STEP 3: Unmounting Your Drive .................................................................................................... 19
4. Setting Up: Connecting to TV .................................................................................... 20
4.1. STEP 1: Connect HDMI or A/V Cables ........................................................................................... 20
4.1.1. HDMI (High-Definition) Connection .................................................................................... 21
4.1.2. Composite Video & Stereo Audio Cable ............................................................................. 21
4.1.3. Optical Audio (S/PDIF) Connection .................................................................................... 22
4.2. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable .............................................................................................. 23
4.3. STEP 3: Connect the Power Supply ................................................................................................. 24
4.4. STEP 4: Complete the Installation Wizard ....................................................................................... 25
5. Playing Multimedia Files............................................................................................ 27
5.1. Movie Space ................................................................................................................................ 28
5.1.1. Movie Space Options ........................................................................................................ 29
5.2. Photos Space ............................................................................................................................... 31
5.2.1. Photo Space Options ........................................................................................................ 32
5.3. Music Space ................................................................................................................................ 33
5.3.1. Music Space Options ........................................................................................................ 35
6. Sharing Files Throughout Your Home Network ......................................................... 37
6.1. Manage Files from a Networked Computer .................................................................................... 37
6.1.1. STEP 1: Connect the Power Supply ..................................................................................... 38
6.1.2. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable ................................................................................... 39
6.1.3. STEP 3: Connect HDMI or A/V Cables ................................................................................ 39
6.1.4. STEP 4: Configure Network Settings ................................................................................... 40
6.1.5. STEP 5: LaCie Network Assistant: Install .............................................................................. 41
6.1.6. STEP 6: LaCie Network Assistant: Transfer Files ................................................................... 42
6.1.7. Alternative Network Connection Methods ............................................................................ 44
6.2. Play Files on Networked Media Players ........................................................................................... 45
6.2.1. UPnP Usage Example: XBOX ............................................................................................. 46

LaCie LaCinema Classic HD Specifications

General

HDD capacity	1000 GB
Supported file systems	FAT32, HFS+, NTFS
Maximum storage capacity	2 TB
Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Connectivity technology	Wired
Compatible operating systems	Windows XP/Vista/7 Mac X 10.4/10.5/10.6 Linux 2.6
Interface	USB 2.0
DC-in jack	Yes
HDMI version	1.3
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, ITA, JPN, POL, POR, SWE
Networking features	Fast Ethernet
Product color	Black
Audio formats supported	AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Image formats supported	BMP, EXIF, GIF, JPG, PNG, TIF
Video compression formats	ASF, AVI, DAT, DivX, DVR-MS, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPEG, VOB, WMV
Minimum system requirements	Internet Explorer 7.0/8.0 Firefox 3.0 Safari 3.0 Chrome 2.0+

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	45 mm
Width	117 mm
Height	193 mm
Weight	950 g
Depth (imperial)	1.8 \
Width (imperial)	4.6 \
Height (imperial)	7.6 \

Summary

1. Introduction

1.1. Minimum System Requirements

Details the minimum hardware and software specifications for Windows and Mac users to operate the device.

1.2. Supported Formats

Lists all supported video, photo, audio file types, codecs, containers, and file systems for the device.

1.3. Box Content

Details all items included in the LaCinema Classic HD package, including the system, remote, and cables.

1.4. Languages

Lists the user interface languages supported by the LaCinema Classic HD device.

1.5. Views of the LaCinema Classic HD

Provides visual identification and description of the front and rear ports and indicators on the device.

1.6. Cables and Connectors

Explains the different types of cables used for connecting the device, such as A/V and USB.

2. Using the Remote Control

2.1. Battery Installation

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing batteries into the remote control.

2.2. Remote Control Key Index

An illustrated guide detailing the function of each button on the remote control.

2.2.1. Important Button Details

Explains the specific functions of key buttons like OK, Return, and Settings on the remote.

3. Setting Up: Transferring Files

3.1. STEP 1: Connect the Power Supply

Guides the user through connecting the power adapter to the device and a power outlet.

3.2. STEP 2: Connect the USB cable

Details how to connect the device to a computer using the USB cable for file transfer.

3.3. STEP 3: Unmounting Your Drive

Explains the safe procedure for disconnecting the device from the computer via USB.

4. Setting Up: Connecting to TV

4.1. STEP 1: Connect HDMI or A/V Cables

Instructs on connecting the device to a TV using HDMI or composite A/V cables.

4.2. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable

Details connecting the device to a home network via an Ethernet cable.

4.3. STEP 3: Connect the Power Supply

Guides on connecting the power adapter after initial setup steps.

4.4. STEP 4: Complete the Installation Wizard

Details the initial setup wizard for language, aspect ratio, and network configuration.

5. Playing Multimedia Files

5.1. Movie Space

Explains how to navigate and browse video files within the Movie Space interface.

5.1.1. Movie Space Options

Covers playback controls for movies, including audio, subtitles, zoom, and play modes.

5.2. Photos Space

Explains how to navigate and browse photo files within the Photos Space interface.

5.2.1. Photo Space Options

Details playback options for photos, including scrolling, rotation, zoom, and slideshow settings.

5.3. Music Space

Explains how to navigate and browse music files within the Music Space interface.

5.3.1. Music Space Options

Covers music playback controls, including play modes and audio track display.

6. Sharing Files Throughout Your Home Network

6.1. Manage Files from a Networked Computer

Guides on managing files on the device from a networked computer via setup steps.

6.2. Play Files on Networked Media Players

Explains how to stream content to UPnP/DLNA compatible media players on the network.

6.2.1. UPnP Usage Example: XBOX

Provides a specific example of using an XBOX to access content on the device.

7. Playing Files Located on USB Hard Drive

7.1. USB Disk Connection

Details how to connect and transfer files from an external USB hard drive.

7.2. Compatibility

Lists supported file system formats for external USB hard drives and compatible devices.

7.3. Safe USB Disk Removal

Explains the correct procedure for safely removing a USB drive to prevent data corruption.

8. Playing Files From a Networked Media Server

8.1. Network-Attached Storage (NAS)

Describes how to stream content from a NAS device with a media server.

8.2. From Windows or Mac Computers

Explains how to set up computers as UPnP media servers for streaming.

8.2.1. Packet Video TwonkyVision

Instructions for installing and configuring the TwonkyVision media server software.

8.2.2. Windows Media Player (WMP)

Guides on enabling media sharing in Windows Media Player for streaming.

8.2.3. Shared folders on your Computer

Details how to share folders on Windows XP/Vista/7 and Mac OS X for network access.

9. Reformatting the LaCinema Classic HD

9.1. Reformatting: Windows Users

Step-by-step guide for reformatting the drive using Windows Disk Management.

9.2. Reformatting: Mac Users

Instructions for reformatting the drive using Disk Utility on Mac OS X.

10. Settings Menu

10.1. Settings: Audio/Video

Configuration options for video output, display resolution, aspect ratio, and audio output.

10.2. Settings: Video

Settings related to video playback, including video sequence and subtitle font size.

10.3. Settings: Music

Options for music playback, including sequence, play modes, and audio track display.

10.4. Settings: Photo

Customization options for photo slideshows, including scaling and transition effects.

10.5. Settings: System

System-level settings such as content aggregation, screensaver, standby mode, and system reset.

10.6. Settings: Network

Network configuration settings including setup, device name, media servers, and shared folders.

11. Technical Information

11.1. HD File Format Compatibility

Lists the high-definition video formats and compression types supported by the device.

11.2. Optimizing Data Transfers

Provides information on maximizing data transfer speeds, especially regarding USB 2.0.

12. Troubleshooting

12.1. Troubleshooting the Television/Stereo Connection

Addresses common issues related to video and audio output problems when connecting to a TV.

12.2. USB Connection (Mac Users)

Helps resolve problems related to USB connectivity issues on Mac computers.

12.3. USB Connection (Windows Users)

Helps resolve problems related to USB connectivity issues on Windows computers.

13. Contacting Customer Support

13.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts

Provides a list of regional contact information and websites for LaCie technical support.

14. Warranty Information