LaCie 2 user manual Troubleshooting the Multimedia Server, Windows Media Player, ITunes, Xbox/PS3

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LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON

Troubleshooting

User Manual

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5.6. Troubleshooting the Multimedia Server

5.6.1.Windows Media Player

Problem

Question

Solution

I can’t configure WMP to find

Is the Network Space 2 connected to

Only USBShare will be available if you connect the Network

files on the Network Space 2.

your computer directly via USB?

Space 2 directly to your computer via USB. If you want to play

 

 

files located on other shares, disconnect the USB cable and con-

 

 

nect the Network Space 2 to the network.

 

Did you add the Network Space 2 share

See 3.7.2. Multimedia Server: Windows Media Player.

 

or file inside a share to the WMP library?

 

Certain files located on the

WMP has certain file type restrictions. Click here for a list. Note that WMP is currently incompatible with the

Network Space 2 aren’t rec-

MKV format.

 

ognized by WMP.

 

 

5.6.2. iTunes

 

 

Problem

Question

Solution

Some files files stored on the

Is the file type compatible with iTunes

The iTunes Server Service supports only following file types:

Network Space 2 appear in

music server service?

.mp3, .wav, .aac, .pls, and .m3u. Other files will be ignored.

my iTunes shared playlist, but

 

 

some do not.

 

 

I’ve activated my Network

Have you turned on Library Sharing in

Select Preferences > Sharing > Look for shared libraries.

Space 2’s multimedia service,

iTunes?

 

but I don’t see its machine

 

 

name in iTunes.

 

 

Why aren’t files stored on the

Are the files stored on a password-pro-

iTunes Server Service will only access unprotected shares. There-

Network Space 2 appearing

tected share?

fore, put your music on OpenShare if you wish to play it using

in iTunes?

 

iTunes client.

5.6.3.

Xbox/PS3

 

Problem

Question

Solution

Some files stored on the Net- Xbox and PS3 have certain file type restrictions. Click here for the PS3 list and here for the Xbox list.

work Space 2 appear on my

 

Xbox/PS3, but some do not.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Table of Contents Troubleshooting LaCie Technical Support ContactsTrademarks CopyrightsLicences and free software ChangesUse only the power supply shipped with the device Health and Safety PrecautionsGeneral Use Precautions Click a topic IntroductionQuick Links Minimum System Requirements Box Content Rear View Views of the DriveFront View LED Behavior Indication Power Button FunctionsLED Behavior RessConnecting to a Network Connect the Power Supply Now move on to , .2. Connect the Ethernet CableGigabit Ethernet Cables And Connectors Connect the Ethernet CableFollow the Wizard to complete installation Connect using LaCie Network AssistantInstall LaCie Network Assistant On nextMac Users Connect to the LaCie Network SpaceWindows Users Completing the Setup Wizard General SettingsAssign a Static IP Address Accessing and Transferring Files Activated Share Created Accessibility ConnectionAbout Shares On the next Accessing Shares Using LaCie Network AssistantTo access shared folders Launch LaCie Network AssistantAccessing & Transferring Files Switching User Network Fig Map Shares Using LaCie Network AssistantPassword On the network FigMap Shares Using the Operating System Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 UsersAccessing Shares Using File Browser Dashboard About the File BrowserAccessing USBShare via USB Turn On the Drive Connecting the USB cableTurn On the Drive Connecting the USB cable Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cables And ConnectorsWindows Vista & Windows 7 Users Disconnecting the USB ConnectionWindows XP Users Remote Access Accessing Shares via FTP Instructions on finding your Network Space 2’s IP addressMultimedia Server Bile phone, etcMultimedia Server iTunes Enable Multimedia server on the Network Space 2 DashboardITunes, make sure Library sharing is enabled in Preferences Multimedia Server Windows Media Player Administering Your LaCie Network Space Use a Browser Dashboard AccessingUse LaCie Network Assistant Dashboard Logging Out Dashboard WelcomeDashboard Navigation Dashboard Restart/ShutdownDashboard General Settings Date mm/dd/yy Change the dateDashboard Users Adding a New UserDeleting a User Editing a UserStandard Settings Dashboard NetworkAdvanced Settings Dashboard Drive Information Formatting Your Network SpaceModifying USBShare Capacity Dashboard Eco Management Subsequent use Wake on LANFirst time you use Wake on LAN Paste the MAC address into the field and click Wake UpDashboard Support Email Notification Events Event Description Recipient IdentifierDownload Page Settings Dashboard DownloadAuto Import of the USB Device Creating a Backup JobDashboard Copy Dashboard Front USB Port To eject an external hard disk Connecting an External Hard DiskTo connect an external hard disk Write for all usersUpdate Product Software Method 1 Auto-UpdateMethod 2 Update with LaCie Network Assistant Software Recommendations for Updating Using LaCie Network AssistantReset to Factory Manual Updates TroubleshootingSoftware Updates System LogTroubleshooting the Network Connection Problem Question SolutionEnter my login and password Ethernet for users to access the driveCan not access my account Is your password correct? Receive an error mesTroubleshooting the USB Connection Mac UsersEd via Hi-Speed USB Ticeably faster when connect USB port on your computer?Than 4 GB to the drive Will operate at the slower USB transfer ratesWindows Users Than 4 GB to the drive USB port on your computer? ITunes Troubleshooting the Multimedia ServerWindows Media Player Xbox/PS3Information Location Contacting Customer SupportBefore You Contact Technical Support LaCie Technical Support Contacts Warranty Information
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