LaCinema HD Connect
User Manual
Sharing Files Throughout Your Home Network
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7.1.1.STEP 1: Verify Physical Connection
1.First, make sure the LaCinema HD Connect has been connect- ed to the TV and network as described in section 3. Setting Up: Connecting to TV & Network.
2.Next, makes sure the external hard drive has been connected as described in section 4. Setting Up: Connecting USB Hard Drive.
7.1.2.STEP 2: LaCie Network Assistant: Install
LaCie Network Assistant software detects all LaCie network attached storage devices (and external hard drives connected to them) on your network and gives you easy ways to connect to or configure them.
Once installed and running, LaCie Network Assistant (LNA) will ap-
pear in your task bar (Windows users) or in the menu bar (Mac us- Fig. 79 ers) and automatically search for storage devices on your network.
When a new device is found, the icon will blink.
When LNA finds the LaCinema HD Connect on the network, you can access the external hard drive to manage files, and you can use LNA to configure the LaCinema HD Connect’s network settings.
TECHNICAL NOTE: As an alternative to using the LaCie Network Assistant to access the drive, you can use its IP address to open a network (SMB) connection. See section 7.1.4. Alternative Network Connection Methods for more details. The IP address can be found by using the remote control to navigate to Settings > Network > Network Setup.
Install LaCie Network Assistant:
1.Insert the
2.Windows users, the CD should appear in My Computer. Mac users, the CD should appear on the desktop.
3.Follow the Wizard to complete installation.
Now move on to the next step, 7.1.3. STEP 3: LaCie Network As-
sistant: Manage Files.