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1. Introduction .............................................................................................................. 6
1.1. Minimum System Requirements ..................................................................................................... 7
1.2. Supported Formats ....................................................................................................................... 7
1.3. Box Content ................................................................................................................................ 8
1.4. Languages................................................................................................................................... 8
1.5. Views of the LaCinema Black RECORD .......................................................................................... 9
1.5.1. Front View ......................................................................................................................... 9
1.5.2. Status Light Behavior .......................................................................................................... 9
1.5.3. Rear View ........................................................................................................................ 10
2. Using the Remote Control ....................................................................................... 11
2.1. Battery Installation ...................................................................................................................... 11
2.2. Remote Control Key Index ........................................................................................................... 12
2.2.1. Important Button Details ................................................................................................... 13
3. Setting Up the LaCinema Black RECORD ................................................................ 14
3.1. STEP 1: Connect to TV .............................................................................................................. 14
3.1.1. HDMI (High-Definition) Connection ................................................................................... 15
3.1.2. Component & Analog Stereo Audio (High Definition) Connection ........................................ 16
3.1.3. Composite & Analog Stereo Audio (Standard Definition) Connection ................................... 17
3.1.4. Optical Audio (S/PDIF) Connection ................................................................................... 18
3.2. STEP 2: Connect to Set-Top Box or Digital Camcorder (Optional) .................................................. 19
3.3. STEP 3: Connect the Power Supply .............................................................................................. 20
3.4. STEP 4: Turning on the TV .......................................................................................................... 21
3.5. STEP 5: Complete the Installation Wizard ..................................................................................... 21
3.6. STEP 6: Connect to Your Network ............................................................................................... 26
3.6.1. Wireless Network Connection ........................................................................................... 26
3.6.2. Ethernet Network Connection ........................................................................................... 27
4. Playing Multimedia Files ......................................................................................... 28
4.1. Movie Space.............................................................................................................................. 28
4.1.1. Display format ................................................................................................................. 29
4.1.2. Subtitle ........................................................................................................................... 29
4.1.3. Audio Languages ............................................................................................................. 29
4.1.4. Play mode ....................................................................................................................... 30
4.1.5. Repeat ............................................................................................................................ 30
4.2. Photos Space ............................................................................................................................. 31
4.2.1. Transition ........................................................................................................................ 31
4.2.2. Rotate Left / Rotate right ................................................................................................... 31
4.3. Music Space .............................................................................................................................. 32
4.3.1. Repeat ............................................................................................................................ 32
4.3.2. Random .......................................................................................................................... 32
4.4. Playlist Management .................................................................................................................. 33
4.4.1. To Create a New Playlist .................................................................................................. 33
4.4.2. Change Playlist Track Order ............................................................................................. 33
4.4.3. To Remove an Item from the Playlist .................................................................................. 33
4.5. Record Space ............................................................................................................................ 34
4.6. Controlling Access to Files .......................................................................................................... 35
4.7. Deleting Files ............................................................................................................................. 35
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
LaCinema Black RECORD Table of Contents User Manual page 1 Table of Contents 1. Introduction ......................6 1.1. Minimum System Requirements ..................... 7 1.2. Supported Formats ........................7 1.3. Box Content ..........................8 1.4. Languages........................... 8 1.5. Views of the LaCinema Black RECORD ..................9 1.5.1. - Page 2 7.1.4. Settings: Network ......................49 7.1.5. Settings: Advanced ......................49 7.1.6. Settings: Version ......................49 7.2. Firmware Update ........................50 8. Troubleshooting ..................... 51 9. Contacting Customer Support ................. 53 9.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts ....................54 10. Warranty Information ................... 55...
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Page 4: General Use Precautions
If trical shock, short-circuiting or it appears to be malfunctioning, fire. have it inspected by a qualified LaCie Technical Support represen- ✦ Use only the power supply shipped tative. with the device. ✦ Never expose your device to rain, ✦... - Page 5 IMPORTANT INFO: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circumstances will LaCie be held liable for the recov- ery or restoration of this data. To help prevent the loss of your data, LaCie highly recommends that you keep TWO copies of your data;...
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Page 6: Introduction
LaCinema Black RECORD Introduction User Manual page 6 1. Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new LaCinema Black RECORD! A premium media center, LaCinema Black RECORD plugs directly into a wide array of audio/visual equipment for in- stant playback of digital TV, home movies, music or photos. Featuring the most advanced technologies, the LaCinema Black RECORD brings HD Digital TV, Live TV recording, Audio Video encoding and a UPnP network media player together in an el-... -
Page 7: Minimum System Requirements
LaCinema Black RECORD Introduction User Manual page 7 1.1. Minimum System Requirements Mac Users Windows Users ✦ Intel Core Duo ✦ 500 MHz Intel Pentium II or later ✦ Mac OS 10.3.9 ✦ Windows 2000, XP or Vista ✦ 1GB RAM ✦... -
Page 8: Box Content
B L A C K R E C O R D LaCinema Black D E S I G N B Y N E I L P O U L T O N LaCie ‘1-Click’ Backup Software for Mac & Windows Quick Install Guide... -
Page 9: Views Of The Lacinema Black Record
LaCinema Black RECORD Introduction User Manual page 9 1.5. Views of the LaCinema Black RECORD 1.5.1. Front View USB expansion port – Connect a USB flash disk, hard disk or card reader to access its multimedia files directly from your TV. Status light (Red) –... -
Page 10: Rear View
LaCinema Black RECORD Introduction User Manual page 10 1.5.3. Rear View Digital Optical Audio OUT connector – Use an optical S-Video IN connector – connects to an analogue video digital audio cable (not included) to connect to your home source for video capture theater system for digital sound Composite Video (CVBS) IN connector –... -
Page 11: Using The Remote Control
3. Slide the battery compartment cover back into the remote. IMPORTANT INFO: If you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time, LaCie recommends that you re- move the batteries. IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure there is a clear path between... -
Page 12: Remote Control Key Index
LaCinema Black RECORD Using the Remote Control User Manual page 12 2.2. Remote Control Key Index The LaCinema Black RECORD’s remote control allows you to con- trol the LaCinema Black RECORD while its connected to your TV or home theatre center. Button Function Infra-red emitter... -
Page 13: Important Button Details
LaCinema Black RECORD Using the Remote Control User Manual page 13 2.2.1. Important Button Details Mark button: O pti ons/Se ttin gs This button: This button button is used to is used to display the mark or unmark a file available settings or or folder for future action, such as actions in the different media spac-... -
Page 14: Setting Up The Lacinema Black Record
LaCinema Black RECORD Setting Up the LaCinema Black RECORD User Manual page 14 3. Setting Up the LaCinema Black RECORD Setup consists of six steps: ✦ STEP 1: Connect to TV (section 3.1) ✦ STEP 2: Connect to Set-Top Box or Digital Camcorder (Op- tional) (section 3.2) ✦... -
Page 15: Hdmi (High-Definition) Connection
LaCinema Black RECORD Setting Up the LaCinema Black RECORD User Manual page 15 3.1.1. HDMI (High-Definition) Connection IMPORTANT INFO: Before connecting the cable, power off your TV. 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to your television’s HDMI port (Fig. -
Page 16: Component & Analog Stereo Audio (High Definition) Connection
LaCinema Black RECORD Setting Up the LaCinema Black RECORD User Manual page 16 3.1.2. Component & Analog Stereo Audio (High Definition) Connection IMPORTANT INFO: Before connecting the cables, power off your TV. 1. Connect one end of the component (red, green, and blue) video cable to the component ports on your TV (Fig. -
Page 17: Composite & Analog Stereo Audio (Standard Definition) Connection
LaCinema Black RECORD Setting Up the LaCinema Black RECORD User Manual page 17 3.1.3. Composite & Analog Stereo Audio (Standard Definition) Connection IMPORTANT INFO: Before connecting the cables, power off your TV. 1. Connect the yellow connector on one end of a analogue composite/stereo cable to the CVBS port on your TV (Fig. -
Page 18: Optical Audio (S/Pdif) Connection
LaCinema Black RECORD Setting Up the LaCinema Black RECORD User Manual page 18 3.1.4. Optical Audio (S/PDIF) Connection IMPORTANT INFO: Before connecting the cable, power off your digital amplifier. In each of the above connection methods, it is possible to connect the LaCinema Black RECORD to home theater systems by plug- ging the S/PDIF cable (not included) into your digital amplifier via the LaCinema Black RECORD’s digital optical audio connector. -
Page 19: Step 2: Connect To Set-Top Box Or Digital Camcorder (Optional)
LaCinema Black RECORD Setting Up the LaCinema Black RECORD User Manual page 19 3.2. STEP 2: Connect to Set-Top Box or Digital Camcorder (Optional) You can connect the LaCinema Black RECORD to a set-top box or digital camcorder in order to watch and record video using the LaCinema Black remote control. -
Page 20: Step 3: Connect The Power Supply
LaCinema Black RECORD Setting Up the LaCinema Black RECORD User Manual page 20 3.3. STEP 3: Connect the Power Supply Plug one end of the power adapter cord into the back of LaCin- ema Black RECORD and the other end into a power outlet (Fig. -
Page 21: Step 4: Turning On The Tv
LaCinema Black RECORD Setting Up the LaCinema Black RECORD User Manual page 21 3.4. STEP 4: Turning on the TV Turn on the television. If you don’t see the loading screen, adjust the video input on your TV to match the type of video cable you connected above (Fig. - Page 22 LaCinema Black RECORD Setting Up the LaCinema Black RECORD User Manual page 22 1. Setup Wizard: Remote The first screen shows you the main functions of the remote con- trol (Fig. 17). For details on the remote control, see 2. Using the Remote Control.
- Page 23 LaCinema Black RECORD Setting Up the LaCinema Black RECORD User Manual page 23 4. Setup Wizard: Time zone Defines the time zone applicable for your country to allow auto- matic updates for daylight savings time. Use the Down keys to select and Play/Pause/OK to confirm (Fig.
- Page 24 LaCinema Black RECORD Setting Up the LaCinema Black RECORD User Manual page 24 7. Setup Wizard: Parental Control Use the Down keys to select and Play/Pause/OK to confirm (Fig. 23). For more information on controlling ac- cess to files, refer to section 4.6.
- Page 25 LaCinema Black RECORD Setting Up the LaCinema Black RECORD User Manual page 25 You have now completed the main LaCinema Black RECORD configuration. From the Home menu that appears when the wiz- ard has completed, press the Options/Settings button to ac- cess the Settings menu to finish product installation and to define...
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Page 26: Step 6: Connect To Your Network
LaCinema Black RECORD Setting Up the LaCinema Black RECORD User Manual page 26 3.6. STEP 6: Connect to Your Network The LaCinema Black RECORD helps you select and configure your home network connection. Choose to connect with an Ethernet NOTE: Have your network password (if you use one) and your or wireless network and follow the steps below depending on your LaCinema Black RECORD remote control handy. -
Page 27: Ethernet Network Connection
LaCinema Black RECORD Setting Up the LaCinema Black RECORD User Manual page 27 3.6.2. Ethernet Network Connection When connecting to your network via Ethernet, the LaCinema Black RECORD automatically detects your network. Connect the Ethernet cable (not included) to the back of the LaCinema Black RECORD and to an Ethernet port on your router (Fig. -
Page 28: Playing Multimedia Files
LaCinema Black RECORD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 28 4. Playing Multimedia Files Thanks to the LaCinema Black RECORD’s ability to connect to UPnP media servers, host computers, and external USB drives, you can access both files saved on the LaCinema as well as files located on these external sources on your television using the remote control. -
Page 29: Display Format
LaCinema Black RECORD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 29 4.1.1. Display format Select from these choices (Fig. 31): ✦ Original ✦ Full Screen ✦ Cinema Fig. 31 4.1.2. Subtitle ✦ List of available subtitles (Fig. ✦ Off Fig. 32 4.1.3. -
Page 30: Play Mode
LaCinema Black RECORD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 30 4.1.4. Play mode ✦ One > Play selected file (Fig. ✦ List > play all files from the directory Fig. 34 4.1.5. Repeat ✦ Off > play once the select file or list of files (Fig. -
Page 31: Photos Space
LaCinema Black RECORD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 31 4.2. Photos Space You can scroll through the menu using the navigation buttons (Fig. 36). To confirm your choice and enter a menu, press the Play/Pause/OK button. This menu will display all of the image files that you have up- loaded to your LaCinema Black RECORD. -
Page 32: Music Space
LaCinema Black RECORD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 32 4.3. Music Space You can scroll through the menu using the navigation buttons (Fig. 40). To confirm your choice and enter a menu, press the Play/Pause/OK button. This menu will display all of the audio files that you have up- loaded to your LaCinema Black RECORD. -
Page 33: Playlist Management
LaCinema Black RECORD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 33 4.4. Playlist Management Once the music player has started, you can create and edit playl- ists to arrange songs as you want. Press the Right key to enter the playlist management and Left key to close it and return to the player. -
Page 34: Record Space
LaCinema Black RECORD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 34 4.5. Record Space You can scroll through the menu using the navigation buttons (Fig. 44). To confirm your choice and enter a menu, press the Play/Pause/OK button. If you have connected your LaCinema Black to a set top box, when you enter the Record Space, you will see live television. -
Page 35: Controlling Access To Files
LaCinema Black RECORD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 35 4.6. Controlling Access to Files You can control access to files by requiring a password to play files with certain ratings. The procedure consists of activating the service, defining an age threshold, then assigning ratings to files. Follow these steps to control access: 1. -
Page 36: Playing & Copying Files From External Sources
LaCinema Black RECORD External Sources User Manual page 36 5. Playing & Copying Files from External Sources 5.1. USB Hard Drive Simply turn on and plug in external hard disks to the LaCinema Black RECORD’s front (Fig. 45) or rear (Fig. -
Page 37: Copying Files
LaCinema Black RECORD External Sources User Manual page 37 5.1.4. Copying Files 1. Verify the external hard drive is connected (see section 5.1.1) and is recognized by the LaCinema Black RECORD. 2. Files located on the external hard drive will be listed along- side the locally stored files in the various Spaces. -
Page 38: Transferring Files Via Usb (Requires Windows Media Player 11)
LaCinema Black RECORD External Sources User Manual page 38 5.2. Transferring Files via USB (Requires Windows Media Player 11) When you install Windows Media Player, drivers are also installed that allow your LaCinema Black RECORD to be connected to your computer via USB and mount similarly to an external hard drive. -
Page 39: Networked Media Server
LaCinema Black RECORD External Sources User Manual page 39 5.3. Networked Media Server You can stream content to your LaCinema Black RECORD from a Television networked UPnP server located on a host computer (Mac or PC) or a network-attached hard disk (NAS). For details, see below. Network Router NAS Media 5.3.1. -
Page 40: Host Computer
LaCinema Black RECORD External Sources User Manual page 40 5.3.2. Host Computer You can connect your LaCinema Black to a computer in order to Television stream or copy files. ✦ If you wish to connect via USB, you must use Windows Me- Network Router dia Player (see section 5.3.1. -
Page 41: Copying Files Using Twonkymedia Server (All Users)
LaCinema Black RECORD External Sources User Manual page 41 5.3.2.2. Copying Files Using TwonkyMedia Server (All users) 1. Make sure that both the host computer and the LaCinema Black are connected to the network and the TwonkyMedia server has been set up as described in section 5.3.2.1. 2. -
Page 42: Playing Files Via The Network Using Windows Media Player (Windows Only)
LaCinema Black RECORD External Sources User Manual page 42 5.3.2.3. Playing Files via the Network Using Windows Media Player (Windows Only) Windows Media Player (WMP) 11 provides a network media serv- er, which can use your LaCinema Black RECORD as a network media player. -
Page 43: Capturing Video From A Tv Or Camcorder
LaCinema Black RECORD External Sources User Manual page 43 6. Capturing Video from a TV or Camcorder The LaCinema Black RECORD can capture video from external devices such as a camcorder or set-top box. 6.1. Connect the External Video Source Refer to section 3.2. -
Page 44: Scheduled Recording
LaCinema Black RECORD External Sources User Manual page 44 3. You can then stop the recording when you wish to create the video file. TECHNICAL NOTE: The device cannot record protected content sources such as commercial DVD-Video. 6.2.2. Scheduled Recording TECHNICAL NOTE: Pressing pause pauses the video on-screen, Scheduled recording is very useful for recording repeating pro-... -
Page 45: Timeshifting: Taking Control Of Live Tv
LaCinema Black RECORD External Sources User Manual page 45 6.2.3. Timeshifting: Taking Control of Live TV One of the LaCinema Black RECORD’s key benefits is the ability to pause and rewind live TV. The LaCinema Black RECORD auto- matically records TV as you are watching it, keeping the last three hours of recorded television. -
Page 46: Accessing Recorded Video
LaCinema Black RECORD External Sources User Manual page 46 6.3. Accessing Recorded Video Recorded shows are saved in a predefined location that can be accessed from the Movie Space Browser Space. Go to the Home menu, select the Movie Space Browser Space, and open the... -
Page 47: Settings Menu
LaCinema Black RECORD Settings Menu User Manual page 47 7. Settings Menu From the Home menu, access LaCinema Black RECORD settings by pressing the Options/Settings button on the remote con- trol. Fig. 64 7.1. Settings Menu Overview Navigate through the settings categories using the Left Right buttons and confirming using the... -
Page 48: Settings: Video/Photo
LaCinema Black RECORD Settings Menu User Manual page 48 ✦ Access and Protections – • Parental control – Enable or Disable parental control • Set to child mode – Turns Parental control on requiring secret code to enter some menus and some hidden files • Modify secret code –... -
Page 49: Settings: Connection
LaCinema Black RECORD Settings Menu User Manual page 49 7.1.3. Settings: Connection Allows you to specify video connection parameters (Fig. 67): ✦ HDMI/YUV output resolution ✦ Composite output ✦ Component output ✦ HDMI sound ✦ Automatic frame rate ✦ S/PDIF sound ✦... -
Page 50: Firmware Update
If, for any reason, the procedure fails (e.g. a power fail- ure occurs during the update), you may not be able to use your LaCinema Black RECORD. Please contact your reseller or LaCie Customer Support for more information. Fig. 72... -
Page 51: Troubleshooting
LaCinema Black still does not work properly, please check the FAQs that are regularly published on our website – www.lacie.com. One of these FAQs may provide an answer to your specific question. You can also visit the downloads page, where the most recent software updates will be available. - Page 52 LaCinema Black RECORD Troubleshooting User Manual page 52 Problem Question Answer TV picture distortion. Are all of the cables connected Ensure that all of the cables are connected correctly. Make sure that correctly? only one video signal cable is attached at a time. See section 3.1.
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Page 53: Contacting Customer Support
If you have asked yourself all of the pertinent questions in the troubleshooting checklist, and you still can’t get your LaCie drive to work properly, contact us at www.lacie.com. Before contacting us, make sure that you are in front of your computer and that you have the following... -
Page 54: Lacie Technical Support Contacts
LaCinema Black RECORD Contacting Customer Support User Manual page 54 9.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts LaCie Asia, Singapore, and Hong Kong LaCie Australia Contact us at: Contact us at: http://www.lacie.com/asia/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/au/contact/ LaCie Belgium LaCie Canada Contact us at: Contact us at: http://www.lacie.com/be/contact/ (Français) -
Page 55: Warranty Information
Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circum- ✦ The drive was operated/stored in abnormal use or mainte- stances will LaCie be held liable for the recovery or restoration of nance conditions; this data.
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