LaCie LaCinema HD Connect user manual Formatting External USB Hard Drives

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LaCinema HD Connect

User Manual

Table of Contents

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6.2.1.

Packet Video TwonkyVision

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6.2.2. Windows Media Player (WMP)

41

6.2.3. Shared folders on your Computer

42

7. Sharing Files Throughout Your Home Network

45

7.1. Manage Files from a Networked Computer

45

7.1.1. STEP 1: Verify Physical Connection

46

7.1.2. STEP 2: LaCie Network Assistant: Install

46

7.1.3. STEP 3: LaCie Network Assistant: Manage Files

47

7.1.4. Alternative Network Connection Methods

49

7.2. Play Files on Networked Media Players

50

7.2.1. Enable the Media Server Function

50

7.2.2. UPnP Usage Example: XBOX

51

8. Formatting External USB Hard Drives

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8.1. Formatting: Windows Users

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8.2. Formatting: Mac Users

55

9. Settings Menu

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9.1. Settings: Audio/Video

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9.1.1.

Video Output

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9.1.2.

Display Resolution

57

9.1.3.

Aspect Ratio

57

9.1.4.

Audio Output

57

9.1.5. NTSC/PAL

58

9.2. Settings: Video

58

9.2.1.

Video Sequence

58

9.2.2.

Subtitle Font Size

59

9.3. Settings: Music

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9.3.1.

Music Sequence

60

9.3.2.

Audio Track Display

60

9.4. Settings: Photo

61

9.4.1.

Slideshow

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9.4.2.

Picture Scaling

61

9.4.3.

Transition Effect

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9.4.4.

Interval Time

62

9.5. Settings: System

63

9.5.1.

Language

63

9.5.2.

Content Aggregation

63

9.5.3.

Screensaver Delay

63

9.5.4.

Browse Mode

63

9.5.5.

Additional Encoding Support

64

9.5.6.

System Reset

64

9.5.7.

About

65

9.5.8.

Update Device

65

9.6. Settings: Network

66

9.6.1. Network Setup: Wired / Wireless

66

9.6.2. Device Name

67

9.6.3.

Media Server

67

9.6.4.

Shared Folders

67

9.6.5.

Auto Login

68

9.6.6.

Clear Account Information

68

9.7. Settings: Shutdown

68

9.7.1.

Shutdown

68

9.7.2.

Restart

68

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Contents Table of Contents Formatting External USB Hard Drives Troubleshooting Changes CopyrightsTrademarks FCC StatementHealth and Safety Precautions General Use PrecautionsOperating Environment Temperatures Click a topic IntroductionQuick Links Mac Users Minimum System RequirementsWindows Users Supported Formats Supported Languages Box ContentLanguages Rear View Views of the LaCinema HD ConnectFront View Cables and Connectors 1. A/V Audio/Video CablesDisconnecting the power supply Power ManagementPower modes To install the batteries Using the Remote ControlBattery Installation Remote Control Key Index ButtonImportant Button Details On the next Setting Up Connecting to TV & NetworkConnect Hdmi or Composite Cables Hdmi High-Definition Connection Composite Video & Stereo Audio ConnectionOptical Audio S/PDIF Connection Pdif connectionEthernet Connection WiFi ConnectionConnect to the Network Connect the Power Supply Complete the Installation Wizard LaCinema HD Connect Compatibility Setting Up Connecting USB Hard DriveAbout External USB Hard Drives Connect Hard Drive to Computer Load FilesMac Users Safely Disconnect Hard Drive from ComputerWindows Users Connect Hard Drive to LaCinema HD Connect Safely Disconnect Hard Drive from LaCinema HD ConnectSystem Content Aggregation and select On Fig Playing Multimedia FilesMovie Space RightMovie Space Options LaCinema HD Connect Photos Space Change play mode Choose from Photo Space OptionsMusic Space LaCinema HD Connect During playback, you can adjust several parameters­ . Press Music Space OptionsLaCinema HD Connect Shared folders Network SpaceMedia Servers Playing Files From a Networked Media Server Network-Attached Storage NASFrom Windows or Mac Computers Packet Video TwonkyVisionMake sure that the software is installed on your computer Windows Media Player WMPShared folders on your Computer Windows XPWindows Vista Mac OS X 10.5.x Mac OS XSharing Files Throughout Your Home Network Manage Files from a Networked ComputerVerify Physical Connection LaCie Network Assistant InstallInstall LaCie Network Assistant LaCie Network Assistant Manage Files Windows UsersLaCinema HD Connect Alternative Network Connection Methods Enable the Media Server Function Play Files on Networked Media PlayersUPnP Usage Example Xbox Mac File System Formats Formatting External USB Hard DrivesWindows File System Formats HFS+ non-journaledFormatting Windows Users On nextLaCinema HD Connect Formatting Mac Users Video Output Settings MenuSettings Audio/Video Audio Output Display ResolutionAspect Ratio Video Sequence Settings VideoNTSC/PAL Subtitle Font Size Audio Track Display Settings MusicMusic Sequence Picture Scaling Settings PhotoSlideshow Transition Effect Interval TimeScreensaver Delay Settings SystemContent Aggregation Browse ModeSystem Reset Additional Encoding SupportUpdate through Internet Access Update DeviceUpdate using USB Key AboutSettings Network Network Setup Wired / WirelessDevice Name Media ServerClear Account Information Settings ShutdownAuto Login ShutdownTroubleshooting Manual UpdatesTroubleshooting the Television/Stereo Connection Problem Question AnswerUSB Hard Drive Connection ’m not sure if myInformation Location Contacting Customer SupportBefore You Contact Technical Support LaCie Technical Support Contacts Warranty Information