LaCie user manual Connect Hard Drive to LaCinema HD Connect

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LaCinema HD Connect

User Manual

Setting Up: Transferring Files

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4.5.STEP 4: Connect Hard Drive to LaCinema HD Connect

Once you loaded multimedia files onto your external hard drive and disconnected it from your computer, you are ready to connect it to the LaCinema HD Connect. If you haven’t already connect the LaCinema HD Connect to your TV and network, first follow the steps outlined in 3. Setting Up: Connecting to TV & Network before at- tached the external hard drive to the LaCinema HD Connect.

1.Connect the hard drive’s power cable (if it has one).

2.Connect the hard drive’s USB cable to the drive and to the front or rear USB port on the LaCinema HD Connect (Fig. 36 - left). If you’re using a USB flash drive, connect it directly to one of the LaCinema HD Connect’s USB ports (Fig. 36 - right).

3.Turn on the hard drive (if it has a power button).

4.You’re done! Use the remote control to navigate to one of the Media Spaces (Movies, Photos, or Music). Files located on the external USB hard drive can be accessed either according to the file type (i.e. Music Space for music files) or under the USB1 heading (Fig. 37).

For more details on playing files on your TV, see 5. Playing Multi- media Files.

IMPORTANT INFO: Make sure to properly disconnect your exter- nal hard drive from the LaCinema HD Connect to avoid damaging its file system.

4.6.Safely Disconnect Hard Drive from LaCinema HD Connect

In order to avoid damaging your external hard drive’s file system, it is important to properly disconnect it from the LaCinema HD Con- nect.

To do so, click the (Eject) button on the remote control, confirm (Fig. 38), and then disconnect the drive.

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Contents Table of Contents Formatting External USB Hard Drives Troubleshooting FCC Statement CopyrightsTrademarks ChangesGeneral Use Precautions Health and Safety PrecautionsOperating Environment Temperatures Introduction Quick LinksClick a topic Minimum System Requirements Windows UsersMac Users Supported Formats Box Content LanguagesSupported Languages Views of the LaCinema HD Connect Front ViewRear View 1. A/V Audio/Video Cables Cables and ConnectorsPower Management Power modesDisconnecting the power supply Using the Remote Control Battery InstallationTo install the batteries Button Remote Control Key IndexImportant Button Details Setting Up Connecting to TV & Network Connect Hdmi or Composite CablesOn the next Composite Video & Stereo Audio Connection Hdmi High-Definition ConnectionPdif connection Optical Audio S/PDIF ConnectionWiFi Connection Connect to the NetworkEthernet Connection Connect the Power Supply Complete the Installation Wizard LaCinema HD Connect Setting Up Connecting USB Hard Drive About External USB Hard DrivesCompatibility Load Files Connect Hard Drive to ComputerSafely Disconnect Hard Drive from Computer Windows UsersMac Users Safely Disconnect Hard Drive from LaCinema HD Connect Connect Hard Drive to LaCinema HD ConnectPlaying Multimedia Files System Content Aggregation and select On FigRight Movie SpaceMovie Space Options LaCinema HD Connect Photos Space Photo Space Options Change play mode Choose fromMusic Space LaCinema HD Connect Music Space Options During playback, you can adjust several parameters­ . PressLaCinema HD Connect Network Space Media ServersShared folders Network-Attached Storage NAS Playing Files From a Networked Media ServerPacket Video TwonkyVision From Windows or Mac ComputersWindows Media Player WMP Make sure that the software is installed on your computerWindows XP Shared folders on your ComputerWindows Vista Mac OS X Mac OS X 10.5.xManage Files from a Networked Computer Sharing Files Throughout Your Home NetworkLaCie Network Assistant Install Install LaCie Network AssistantVerify Physical Connection Windows Users LaCie Network Assistant Manage FilesLaCinema HD Connect Alternative Network Connection Methods Play Files on Networked Media Players Enable the Media Server FunctionUPnP Usage Example Xbox HFS+ non-journaled Formatting External USB Hard DrivesWindows File System Formats Mac File System FormatsOn next Formatting Windows UsersLaCinema HD Connect Formatting Mac Users Settings Menu Settings Audio/VideoVideo Output Display Resolution Aspect RatioAudio Output Settings Video NTSC/PALVideo Sequence Subtitle Font Size Settings Music Music SequenceAudio Track Display Settings Photo SlideshowPicture Scaling Interval Time Transition EffectBrowse Mode Settings SystemContent Aggregation Screensaver DelayAdditional Encoding Support System ResetAbout Update DeviceUpdate using USB Key Update through Internet AccessNetwork Setup Wired / Wireless Settings NetworkMedia Server Device NameShutdown Settings ShutdownAuto Login Clear Account InformationManual Updates TroubleshootingProblem Question Answer Troubleshooting the Television/Stereo Connection’m not sure if my USB Hard Drive ConnectionContacting Customer Support Before You Contact Technical SupportInformation Location LaCie Technical Support Contacts Warranty Information