LaCie LaCinema HD Connect user manual Windows Media Player WMP

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LaCinema HD Connect

User Manual

Playing Files From a Networked Media Server

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6.2.2.Windows Media Player (WMP)

IMPORTANT INFO: This software is compatible with Windows only.

Install Windows Media Player (WMP) 11 to allow you to stream con- tent to the LaCinema HD Connect via your Ethernet or wireless net- work. Follow these steps to configure the connection:

1. Make sure that the software is installed on your computer.

TECHNICAL NOTE: WMP is preinstalled on Vista and Windows 7, but XP users may have to download and install the software.

2.Make sure that your computer, the LaCinema HD Connect, and any UPnP devices are properly connected to your network (Fig. 68).

3.In WMP, turn on Media Sharing by clicking on Library > Me- dia Sharing... (Fig. 69).

4.In the Media Sharing dialogue box, select Share My Media to... You must then tell WMP to share content with the LaCin- ema HD Connect. Below the Share My Media check box, select the LaCinema HD Connect and click Allow (Fig. 70).

5.Multimedia content imported into WMP will now be accessible in the various Spaces on the LaCinema HD Connect.

Television

Network Router

LaCinema

Mini HD Connect

PC or Mac with Windows Media Player software installed

Fig. 68

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Fig. 70

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Contents Table of Contents Formatting External USB Hard Drives Troubleshooting Trademarks CopyrightsChanges FCC StatementGeneral Use Precautions Health and Safety 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 1. A/V Audio/Video Cables Cables and ConnectorsDisconnecting the power supply Power ManagementPower modes To install the batteries Using the Remote ControlBattery Installation Button Remote Control Key IndexImportant Button Details On the next Setting Up Connecting to TV & NetworkConnect Hdmi or Composite Cables Composite Video & Stereo Audio Connection Hdmi High-Definition ConnectionPdif connection Optical Audio S/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 Load Files Connect Hard Drive to ComputerMac Users Safely Disconnect Hard Drive from ComputerWindows 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 Shared folders Network SpaceMedia Servers 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 NetworkVerify Physical Connection LaCie Network Assistant InstallInstall LaCie Network Assistant 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 Windows File System Formats Formatting External USB Hard DrivesMac File System Formats HFS+ non-journaledOn next Formatting Windows UsersLaCinema 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 Interval Time Transition EffectContent Aggregation Settings SystemScreensaver Delay Browse ModeAdditional Encoding Support System ResetUpdate using USB Key Update DeviceUpdate through Internet Access AboutNetwork Setup Wired / Wireless Settings NetworkMedia Server Device NameAuto Login Settings ShutdownClear Account Information ShutdownManual Updates TroubleshootingProblem Question Answer Troubleshooting the Television/Stereo Connection’m not sure if my USB Hard Drive ConnectionInformation Location Contacting Customer SupportBefore You Contact Technical Support LaCie Technical Support Contacts Warranty Information