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1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 6
1.1. Computer Minimum System Requirements . ..................................................................................... 7
1.2. Supported Formats . ....................................................................................................................... 8
1.3. Box Content ................................................................................................................................. 9
1.4. Languages ................................................................................................................................... 9
1.5. Supported Subtitles ..................................................................................................................... 10
1.6. Views of the LaCinema PlayHD .................................................................................................... 10
1.6.1. Front View ..................................................................................................................... 10
1.6.2. Rear View ...................................................................................................................... 10
1.7. Cables and Connectors . .............................................................................................................. 11
1.7.1. A/V (Audio/Video) Cables ............................................................................................... 11
1.7.2. USB Cable . .................................................................................................................... 11
2. Using the Remote Control ......................................................................................... 12
2.1. Battery Installation . ...................................................................................................................... 12
2.2. Remote Control Key Index ........................................................................................................... 13
2.2.1. Important Button Details . ................................................................................................. 14
3. Setting Up: Transferring Files .................................................................................... 15
3.1. STEP 1: Connect the Power Supply ............................................................................................... 16
3.2. STEP 2: Connect the USB cable ................................................................................................... 17
3.2.1. Media File Organization on the LaCinema PlayHD . ........................................................... 17
3.3. STEP 3: Unmounting Your Drive . .................................................................................................. 18
4. Setting Up: TV Connection ........................................................................................ 19
4.1. STEP 1: Connect HDMI or Composite Video/Stereo Audio Cables .................................................. 19
4.1.1. HDMI (High Definition) Connection . ................................................................................. 20
4.1.3. Coaxial Audio Connection .............................................................................................. 21
4.2. STEP 3: Connect the Power Supply ............................................................................................... 22
4.2.1. USB and TV Simultaneous Connection Warning ................................................................ 22
4.3. STEP 4: Complete the Installation Wizard . ..................................................................................... 23
5. Playing Multimedia Files............................................................................................ 24
5.1. Movie Space .............................................................................................................................. 24
5.1.1. Movie Space Options ..................................................................................................... 25
5.2. Photos Space . ............................................................................................................................. 27
5.2.1. Music During Your Slide Shows . ....................................................................................... 27
5.2.2. Photo Space Options . ..................................................................................................... 27
5.3. Music Space . .............................................................................................................................. 30
5.3.1. Music Space Options . ..................................................................................................... 30
6. Playing Files Located on a USB Hard Drive ................................................................ 31
6.1. USB Disk Connection .................................................................................................................. 31
6.2. Compatibility . ............................................................................................................................. 32
6.3. Safe USB Disk Removal ............................................................................................................... 32
7. Settings Menu ........................................................................................................... 33
7.1. Settings: General ........................................................................................................................ 33
7.1.1. Menu Language ........................................................................................................... 33
7.1.2. Subtitle Format . .............................................................................................................. 34
7.1.3. Screen Saver .................................................................................................................. 34
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
LaCinema PlayHD Table of Contents User Manual page 1 Table of Contents 1. Introduction......................... 6 1.1. Computer Minimum System Requirements ..................7 1.2. Supported Formats ........................8 1.3. Box Content ..........................9 1.4. Languages ........................... 9 1.5. Supported Subtitles ........................10 1.6. Views of the LaCinema PlayHD ....................10 1.6.1. Front View ........................10 1.6.2. Rear View ........................ - Page 2 7.3.1. Version .......................... 37 7.3.2. Firmware Update ......................37 7.3.3. HDD Format (Formatting the internal hard disk) ..............38 7.3.4. Factory Default ....................... 38 8. Reformatting the LaCinema PlayHD Hard Disk ............39 8.1. Reformatting: Windows ....................... 40 8.1.1. Formatting for Windows XP ....................40 8.1.2. Formatting for Windows Vista/7 ..................43 8.2. Reformatting: Mac Users ......................47 8.3. Reformatting: The LaCinema PlayHD TV Menu ................
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Page 4: General Use Precautions
LaCinema PlayHD Foreword User Manual page 4 This symbol on the product openings. Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting, or on its packaging indicates fire or personal injury. that this product must not be CAUTION: A shielded-type power cord disposed of with your other ✦ Make sure that the computer and is required in order to meet FCC emission household waste. Instead,... - Page 5 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 recovery or restoration of this data. To help prevent the loss of your data, LaCie highly recommends that you keep TWO copies of your data; one copy on your external hard disk, for instance, and a second copy either on your internal hard disk, another external hard disk or some other form of removable storage media. LaCie offers a complete line of CD and DVD drives. If you would like more information on backup, please refer to our website. IMPORTANT INFO: 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Once formatted, the actual available storage capacity varies depending on operating environment (typi- cally 5-10% less).
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Page 6: Introduction
LaCinema PlayHD Introduction User Manual page 6 1. Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new LaCinema PlayHD! Simply connect the LaCinema PlayHD to your TV and use the in- cluded remote for easy navigation. The intuitive PlayHD menus are called Spaces and they give you easy access to watch high definition movies, view photos or listen to music. The LaCinema PlayHD allows you to choose from MPG, AVI, MP4, MKV, WMV, MOV, RMVB, ISO, VOB, IFO, ASF, TS, TP, TRP, MTS, M2TS, and DAT video formats for easy playback. Quick Links Click a topic: Setting Up: Transferring Files ✦... -
Page 7: Computer Minimum System Requirements
LaCinema PlayHD Introduction User Manual page 7 1.1. Computer Minimum System Requirements ✦ Latest version of: • Windows XP , Windows Vista , or Windows 7 ® ® ® • Mac OS X 10.5 or 10.6 ® ✦ USB interface port ✦ Internet connection (for downloading LaCinema PlayHD firm- ware updates) -
Page 8: Supported Formats
✦ WMA ✦ OGG ✦ MP4 that has been compressed using a codec. For a file to play properly on your LaCinema PlayHD, both its codec and container type must ✦ WAV/LPCM ✦ FLAC ✦ MKA be supported. ✦ ALAC ✦ ASF ✦ APE ✦ MP1 ✦ MP2 ✦ MPA TECHNICAL NOTE: To identify the codec and container for a me- Playlists dia file, download LaCie Media Info at http://www.lacie.com/us/ support/drivers/driver.htm?id=10202. ✦ M3U... -
Page 9: Box Content
Power Home LaCinema PlayHD. Box Content b. Connect the LaCinema PlayHD to your PC or Play/Pause Mac® via the included USB 2.0 cable. Previous Next c. Copy multimedia files to the LaCinema PlayHD. -
Page 10: Supported Subtitles
✦ Traditional Chinese (Big5) ✦ Simplified Chinese (GB18030) ✦ Japanese (Shift-JIS) Fig. 04 ✦ Korean (EUC-KR) ✦ Arabic (Windows-1256) 1.6. Views of the LaCinema PlayHD 1.6.1. Front View Infrared receiver – Receives the infrared signal from the re- mote control. Make sure the receiver is not obstructed. Disk status LED – A flickering light indicates disk activity. USB expansion port (host) – Connect a USB flash disk, key, hard disk, or card reader to access its multimedia files directly from your TV. You may also connect a camera with photos... -
Page 11: Cables And Connectors
LaCinema PlayHD Introduction User Manual page 11 1.7. Cables and Connectors 1.7.1. A/V (Audio/Video) Cables Audio/video cables supported by the LaCinema PlayHD: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface - included with the box contents) – The optimal audio/video connection from the LaCinema PlayHD to compatible televisions. Composite video/Stereo audio (not included) – Standard ana- log video and audio connections. The yellow RCA plug is for video while the white (left channel) and red (right channel) are for audio. If your TV only has a SCART connection, you Fig. 06 can purchase a SCART-Composite adapter from your local retailer. -
Page 12: Using The Remote Control
LaCinema PlayHD Using the Remote Control User Manual page 12 2. Using the Remote Control 2.1. Battery Installation Please install the included AAA batteries before using the remote control. To install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery compartment cover. 2. Load the batteries onto the battery compartment. Position the batteries so that the “+” symbols on the batteries face the same... -
Page 13: Remote Control Key Index
LaCinema PlayHD Using the Remote Control User Manual page 13 2.2. Remote Control Key Index The included remote control allows you to set up and use the LaCinema PlayHD while it is connected to your TV. Button Power Previous Stop Play/Pause Back (previous screen) Left/Rewind Info Volume Eject Home Next Mute Favorite Right/Fast Forward Down Settings Search/Go To Page Fig. 09... -
Page 14: Important Button Details
LaCinema PlayHD Using the Remote Control User Manual page 14 2.2.1. Important Button Details Return: Go back to the previous menu. OK: Confirm a selection. Settings button: Display the available settings or actions in the different media spaces. During playback, this button will bring up a contextual menu to adjust the settings. Fig. 10... -
Page 15: Setting Up: Transferring Files
LaCinema PlayHD Setting Up: Transferring Files User Manual page 15 3. Setting Up: Transferring Files This chapter explains how to transfer files to the LaCinema PlayHD from your computer via USB. Learn how to play files stored on a USB disk drive or flash drive in section 6. Playing Files Located on a USB Hard Drive. The USB connection consists of the following steps: 3.1. STEP 1: Connect the Power Supply 3.2. -
Page 16: Step 1: Connect The Power Supply
LaCinema PlayHD Setting Up: Transferring Files User Manual page 16 3.1. STEP 1: Connect the Power Supply 1. Plug one end of the power adapter cord into the back of the LaCinema PlayHD and the other end into an active power outlet (Fig. 12). Move to the next step, 3.2. STEP 2: Connect the USB cable. CAUTION: Only use the AC adapter supplied with your specific La- Cie device. Since each product is unique, do not substitute a power supply from another LaCie device or another manufacturer for the LaCinema PlayHD. -
Page 17: Step 2: Connect The Usb Cable
LaCinema PlayHD Setting Up: Transferring Files User Manual page 17 3.2. STEP 2: Connect the USB cable 1. Make sure the power cable is connected as described in section 3.1. STEP 1: Connect the Power Supply. Connect one end of the USB cable to your computer (Fig. 13) and the other end to the USB port on the rear of the LaCinema PlayHD (Fig. 14). Windows Users a. The drive will mount in My Computer/Computer (Fig. -
Page 18: Step 3: Unmounting Your Drive
LaCinema PlayHD Setting Up: Transferring Files User Manual page 18 3.3. STEP 3: Unmounting Your Drive The LaCinema PlayHD behaves like an external USB device when it is connected to your computer via USB. LaCie highly recommends that you unmount the PlayHD disk drive volume before unplugging the USB cable. Windows XP From the system tray (located in the lower right-hand side of Fig. 16 - Windows XP your screen), click the Eject icon (a small green arrow over a hardware image) (Fig. 16 - Windows XP). -
Page 19: Setting Up: Tv Connection
LaCinema PlayHD Setting Up: Connecting to TV User Manual page 19 4. Setting Up: TV Connection This chapter explains how to connect your LaCinema PlayHD to your television in order to browse and play files. Once the connection is established, go to section 5. Playing Multimedia Files for information on playing files. Setup consists of these steps: LaCinema PlayHD 4.1. STEP 1: Connect HDMI or Composite Video/Stereo Audio Cables 4.2. STEP 3: Connect the Power Supply 4.3. -
Page 20: Hdmi (High Definition) Connection
LaCinema PlayHD Setting Up: Connecting to TV User Manual page 20 4.1.1. HDMI (High Definition) Connection 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to your television’s HDMI port (Fig. 20). 2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the corresponding port on the LaCinema PlayHD (Fig. 20). Go to the next step, 4.2. STEP 3: Connect the Power Supply. 4.1.2. Composite Video & Stereo Audio Cable 1. Connect the three RCA-type ends of composite video and stereo audio cables (not included) to the proper ports on your televi- sion (Fig. -
Page 21: Coaxial Audio Connection
LaCinema PlayHD Setting Up: Connecting to TV User Manual page 21 4.1.3. Coaxial Audio Connection You may use the coaxial audio connection (cable not included) to pass surround sound formats to a digital receiver/pre-amplifier. Please note that you will require an RCA type connector for the co- axial connection (not included). Coaxial Digital Audio Cable Digital Audio Amplifier IMPORTANT INFO: Before connecting the cable, power off your digital receiver/pre-amplifier. Fig. 22 - Coaxial connection 1. Connect one end of a coaxial audio cable to your digital re- ceiver/pre-amplifier (Fig. -
Page 22: Step 3: Connect The Power Supply
LaCinema PlayHD Setting Up: Connecting to TV User Manual page 22 4.2. STEP 3: Connect the Power Supply IMPORTANT INFO: If your power supply cable is already con- nected, turn on your TV and skip to 4.3. STEP 4: Complete the Instal- lation Wizard. 1. Plug one end of the power adapter cord into the back of LaCin- ema PlayHD and the other end into a power outlet (Fig. 26). -
Page 23: Step 4: Complete The Installation Wizard
LaCinema PlayHD Setting Up: Connecting to TV User Manual page 23 4.3. STEP 4: Complete the Installation Wizard The first time you turn on the LaCinema PlayHD, an installation wiz- ard appears to help you configure the basic settings. The wizard will only appear the first time you turn on the LaCinema PlayHD or after a reset to factory default (7.3.4. Factory Default). 1. Make certain that: ✦ The LaCinema PlayHD is connected to the TV ✦ The power supply has been connected Fig. 29 ✦ The TV is turned on 2. A startup screen will appear during product initialization. 3. Select your language using the Up... -
Page 24: Playing Multimedia Files
LaCinema PlayHD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 24 5. Playing Multimedia Files This chapter explains how to use the LaCinema PlayHD interface and play files from its hard disk. For information on playing files from external sources, refer to section 6. Playing Files Located on a USB Hard Drive. -
Page 25: Movie Space Options
LaCinema PlayHD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 25 5.1.1. Movie Space Options While a movie is playing, you can adjust several playback pa- rameters. Press the Setup button to display or exit the on-screen menu. Use the Left and Right buttons to navigate to a setting and click to enter the setting menu. To confirm a setting, click the button. Movie Space Menu (Fig. 33): Audio Subtitles Play Mode Fig. 33 Video Settings... - Page 26 LaCinema PlayHD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 26 Play Mode Choose how to play back a movie: ✦ Normal playback ✦ Repeat one will play back the same file until it is stopped. ✦ Repeat all will play all the movie files in the same folder. The movie files are played back according to their order in the folder. Video Settings (Fig. Modify the display: ✦ Brightness ✦ Contrast Fig. 36 ✦ Saturation ✦...
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Page 27: Photos Space
LaCinema PlayHD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 27 5.2. Photos Space Navigate to the Photo Space using the Left and Right buttons (Fig. 38). Then use the Up and Down buttons to browse within the Photo Space. The Photo Space will display all supported photo files that are acces- sible to the LaCinema PlayHD (1.2. Supported Formats). Music and video files will not be displayed. Files are organized according to their location. For example, wheth- er they are stored on the LaCinema PlayHD internal storage or an external USB hard drive. To load a picture, select the image you wish to display and press Fig. 38 the button. 5.2.1. Music During Your Slide Shows There are two ways to play music while watching a photo slideshow (Fig. - Page 28 LaCinema PlayHD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 28 Timing Select the transition time between photos during a slideshow (Fig. 41). Transition Choose the transition effect between photos during a slideshow (Fig. 42). Repeat Select the playback mode (Fig. 43): ✦ Normal ✦ Shuffle Fig. 41 ✦ Repeat one - the current photo will repeat continuously ✦ Repeat all - all files in the current folder will play in succession until stopped continued on the next page >> Fig. 42 Fig. 43...
- Page 29 LaCinema PlayHD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 29 Select Music (Fig. Play music while watching a slideshow. You will have the option to go directly to the Music Space to select the track that fits best with your slideshow. Photo Settings (Fig. Modify the display: ✦ Brightness ✦ Contrast ✦ Saturation ✦ Hue Fig. 44 Rotate a photo right: Rotate the photo 90° clockwise by pushing the Up button. Rotate a photo left: Rotate the photo 90° counter-clockwise by push- ing the Down button. Display info: Click the i button to display information about the cur- rent file. Exit Setup: To exit the on-screen menu, click the Setup button. Fig. 45...
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Page 30: Music Space
LaCinema PlayHD Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 30 5.3. Music Space Navigate to the Music Space using the Left and Right buttons (Fig. 46). Use the Up and Down buttons to browse within the Music Space. The Music Space will display all of the supported music files that are accessible to the LaCinema PlayHD. Only files recognized as audio files will be displayed (1.2. Supported Formats). Photo and video files will not be displayed. Files are organized according to their location. For example, wheth- er they are stored on the LaCinema PlayHD internal storage or an external USB hard drive. To load a track, select the music file you wish to hear and press the Fig. 46 button. Music During Your Slide Shows There are two ways to play music while watching a photo slideshow: 1. Choose the Select Music option in the Photo Space... -
Page 31: Playing Files Located On A Usb Hard Drive
LaCinema PlayHD Playing Files Located on USB Hard Drive User Manual page 31 6. Playing Files Located on a USB Hard Drive The LaCinema PlayHD can play multimedia files stored on external USB drives. Simply plug an external USB hard disk or flash drive into the front USB 2.0 port (Fig. 49 Fig. 50) and navigate to the files using the LaCinema PlayHD menu. 6.1. USB Disk Connection 1. Connect the external USB hard drive to your computer to trans- fer multimedia files. Unmount the drive safely from your com- puter (Fig. 48). 2. If it is not set up, connect your LaCinema PlayHD to your televi- sion (4. -
Page 32: Compatibility
LaCinema PlayHD Playing Files Located on USB Hard Drive User Manual page 32 4. 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 under USB1 (Fig. 51). 6.2. Compatibility In addition to hard disks, you can connect card readers, digital cam- eras, or digital camcorders with USB Mass storage support. Hard drives with the following file system formats are supported: ✦ NTFS (optimal) Fig. 51 ✦ FAT32 ✦ HFS+/Mac OS Extended (non-journaled) ✦ Linux file systems... -
Page 33: Settings Menu
LaCinema PlayHD Settings Menu User Manual page 33 7. Settings Menu The Setup Space will help you configure and customize your LaCin- ema PlayHD. Access the Setup Space by navigating to the gear icon on the PlayHD menu (Fig. 53). Scroll through the Setup menu using the Up and Down but- tons (Fig. 53). You can select General, Audio/Video, or System. To display the options for a setup category, press the button. All changes are automatically saved. To select another option, press the Return button to return to a previous menu. To exit the setup menu, press the Setup button. Fig. 53 7.1. Settings: General Fig. 54 ✦ Change the menu language, subtitle format, or screen saver settings ✦ Update the Media Library information 7.1.1. -
Page 34: Subtitle Format
LaCinema PlayHD Settings Menu User Manual page 34 7.1.2. Subtitle Format You may change the default subtitle format (Fig. 56). See 1.5. Sup- ported Subtitles for more information on supported subtitle formats. 7.1.3. Screen Saver The LaCinema PlayHD has a screen saver for inactive periods. Se- lect the time of inactivity that will trigger the screen saver (Fig. 57). Fig. 56 7.1.4. Media Library Your LaCinema PlayHD will find all media files copied to its internal hard drive or stored on an external USB storage devices attached to the front USB 2.0 port. However, there may be times when the media is not classified by genre or artist. The LaCinema PlayHD can scan its internal hard disk and external USB disk drives for media files (Fig. 58). For example, you recently attached the LaCinema PlayHD to your computer to copy additional music files. When you reconnect the device to the television, you see the files in the Music Space but they are not listed under the artist’s name. -
Page 35: Settings: Audio/Video
LaCinema PlayHD Settings Menu User Manual page 35 7.2. Settings: Audio/Video Fig. 59 ✦ Adjust settings for video resolution and aspect ratio ✦ Change the HDMI and coaxial audio output settings ✦ View movies at their native rate 7.2.1. Resolution Choose a display resolution to match your television (Fig. 60 - the default is HDMI Auto). Fig. 59 7.2.2. Aspect Ratio Adjust the aspect ratio of the LaCinema PlayHD to match your televi- sion (Fig. 61): ✦ 16:9 ✦ Pan Scan 4:3 ✦ Letterbox 4:3 Fig. 60 Fig. 61... -
Page 36: Hdmi Audio
LaCinema PlayHD Settings Menu User Manual page 36 7.2.3. HDMI Audio Select the audio signal output via HDMI (Fig. 62): ✦ Decode - Best suited when connecting the HDMI cable to your television. Surround formats will be mixed down for stereo output. ✦ Pass through - Best suited when connecting the HDMI cable to a digital receiver/pre-amplifier for surround sound audio. Surround sound formats feature multichannel audio output to more than two speakers. Examples may be 5.1 surround sound (five speakers and one sub-woofer) or 7.1 surround... -
Page 37: Settings: System
LaCinema PlayHD Settings Menu User Manual page 37 7.3. Settings: System Fig. 64 ✦ Review and update the LaCinema PlayHD firmware ✦ Reformat the internal hard disk ✦ Reset the LaCinema PlayHD to factory settings 7.3.1. Version View the firmware version of your LaCinema PlayHD (Fig. 65). Fig. 64 7.3.2. Firmware Update LaCie highly recommends that you search for firmware updates to your LaCinema PlayHD: Find the version of the current firmware (see 7.3.1. Version). Visit www.lacie.com 3. Go to the PlayHD product page. Since there are a range of LaCinema products, please make certain that you are on the PlayHD site. -
Page 38: Hdd Format (Formatting The Internal Hard Disk)
11. A final window prompt will let you know that the update was successful and that the LaCinema PlayHD will restart. 7.3.3. HDD Format (Formatting the internal hard disk) Fig. 67 You can reformat the LaCinema PlayHD in NTFS. See 8.3. Refor- matting: The LaCinema PlayHD TV Menu for further details. CAUTION: Formatting will erase all media files from the LaCinema PlayHD. Back up all media that you want to protect or continue to use before you format the disk drive. Please note that your PlayHD settings will be preserved (i.e. language). 7.3.4. Factory Default For troubleshooting purposes, you may revert the LaCinema PlayHD to its initial settings (Fig. -
Page 39: Reformatting The Lacinema Playhd Hard Disk
LaCinema PlayHD Reformatting the LaCinema PlayHD User Manual page 39 8. Reformatting the LaCinema PlayHD Hard Disk Your LaCinema PlayHD is preformatted and optimized for NTFS. It is ready to receive media content from a Windows computer straight out of the box. You may reformat the LaCinema PlayHD on a com- puter (8.1. Reformatting: Windows and 8.2. Reformatting: Mac Us- ers) or on the device itself. IMPORTANT INFO: Please note that the Mac disk format HFS+ IMPORTANT INFO FOR MAC USERS: While the PlayHD will (journaled) is not supported on the LaCinema PlayHD. LaCie can- work with the Mac OS HFS+ (non-journaled) format, it offers im- not guarantee performance if you format the LaCinema PlayHD’s... -
Page 40: Reformatting: Windows
LaCinema PlayHD Reformatting the LaCinema PlayHD User Manual page 40 8.1. Reformatting: Windows 8.1.1. Formatting for Windows XP The steps listed below will help you format and partition your LaCin- ema PlayHD disk drive using Windows XP. Please see 8.1.2. Format- ting for Windows Vista/7 or 8.2. Reformatting: Mac Users for instructions on formatting with alternative operating systems. For more information on the optimal file format, go to 8. Reformatting the LaCinema PlayHD Hard Disk. CAUTION: Following these steps will erase all media files from the LaCinema PlayHD. Back up all data that you want to protect or... - Page 41 LaCinema PlayHD Reformatting the LaCinema PlayHD User Manual page 41 9. Specify the partition size. By default, the partition occupies the entire volume (Fig. 72). Click Next. 10. Assign a drive letter or mount path (Fig. 73). Click Next . 11. Select the file format for the disk (FAT32 will only appear as an option if the partition is 32GB or less). Once FAT32 or NTFS has been selected (Fig. 74), you have the option to Perform a quick format, which allows for a much faster format. While Disk Management does not check the drive for errors as ex- tensively with a quick format, the option does save time. Click...
- Page 42 LaCinema PlayHD Reformatting the LaCinema PlayHD User Manual page 42 12. A window appears listing your choices. If all seems well, click Finish to begin the format process (Fig. 75). To make a change, select Back. 13. Windows Disk Management will format and partition the disk according to your settings (Fig. 76), and your drive will appear in My Computer, ready to use. IMPORTANT INFO: MS-DOS (FAT32) is compatible with Win- dows and Mac operating systems. However, it is not the optimal for- mat for high definition multimedia content due to file size restriction. Fig. 75 Fig. 76...
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Page 43: Formatting For Windows Vista/7
LaCinema PlayHD Reformatting the LaCinema PlayHD User Manual page 43 8.1.2. Formatting for Windows Vista/7 Master Boot Record or GUID Partition Table? Master Boot Record (MBR) partitioning has been the hard drive standard for many years. It supports a maximum of four primary partitions with a size limit of 2TB per partition. Due to partition... - Page 44 LaCinema PlayHD Reformatting the LaCinema PlayHD User Manual page 44 3. The New Simple Volume Wizard will appear. To continue choose Next. (Fig. 4. This wizard allows you to create volumes, also known as parti- tions. You can choose to create a single partition or many. Type the size of the partition you want to create in megabytes (MB). For example, a 100GB (gigabyte) partition is 100000MB. (Fig. 81) Once you have chosen a partition size, select Next. continued on next page>> Fig. 80 Fig. 81...
- Page 45 LaCinema PlayHD Reformatting the LaCinema PlayHD User Manual page 45 Assign a drive letter or accept the default. (Fig. 82) Select Next. 6. Choose the file system format for the partition. If the partition size is 32GB or less, the choices will include NTFS and FAT32. Once the format is selected, you may check Perform a quick format, which allows for a much faster format. While Disk Man- agement does not check the drive for errors as extensively with a quick format, the option does save time (Fig. 83). Select Next. continued on next page>> Fig. 82 Fig. 83...
- Page 46 LaCinema PlayHD Reformatting the LaCinema PlayHD User Manual page 46 TECHNICAL NOTE: Windows Vista SP1/SP2 and Windows 7 offer the exFAT file system, which is not limited to partitions less than 32GB (Fig. 83). Used primarily with USB flash drives, the exFAT file system overcomes many of the limitations of FAT32. In addition to Windows Vista SP1 and Windows 7, the exFAT file system can work on Windows XP SP2 with a special driver. Mac OS support is questionable, which limits sharing your LaCie drive between Windows and Apple operat- ing systems. LaCie does not support using the LaCinema PlayHD with the exFAT file system. 7. The last window is a summary of the format options you have just selected. If all looks to be correct, click Finish for the format to begin (Fig. 85). See 3. Setting Up: Transferring Files to begin copying media files to your LaCinema PlayHD. Fig. 84 Fig. 85...
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Page 47: Reformatting: Mac Users
8.2. Reformatting: Mac Users IMPORTANT INFO FOR MAC USERS: While the PlayHD will work with the Mac OS HFS+ (non-journaled) disk format, it offers improved performance when formatted in NTFS. If your Macintosh computer includes third-party applications or drivers that permit writ- ing to NTFS, LaCie highly recommends maintaining NTFS as the drive format for the PlayHD. The steps listed below will help you format and partition your disk drive using Mac OS X. Please see 8.1.1. Formatting for Windows or 8.1.2. Formatting for Windows Vista/7 for instructions on format- ting using alternative operating systems. For more information on the optimal file format, go to 8. - Page 48 LaCinema PlayHD Reformatting the LaCinema PlayHD User Manual page 48 6. From the Volume Scheme: menu, choose the number of partitions for the disk drive using the pull-down menu (Fig. 88 (6a) - Mac OS X gives you the option of dividing the drive into a maximum 16 partitions). You can adjust the size of each partition using the slide bar between the partitions in the Volume Scheme: area (Fig. 88 (6b)) or write the size manually in the Size box. (Fig. 88 (6c)). 7. Click on a volume (partition) in Volume Scheme so that...
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Page 49: Reformatting: The Lacinema Playhd Tv Menu
LaCinema PlayHD Reformatting the LaCinema PlayHD User Manual page 49 8.3. Reformatting: The LaCinema PlayHD TV Menu The LaCinema PlayHD internal hard disk may be formatted using the menu. Choosing this method will reformat the disk in NTFS. CAUTION: Following these steps will erase all media files from the LaCinema PlayHD. Back up all data that you want to protect or continue to use before you format the disk drive. Please note that your PlayHD settings will be preserved (i.e. language). Fig. 91 1. Go to Home > Settings > Setup > HDD > Format. A series of prompts will guide you through the disk format. Make certain... - Page 50 LaCinema PlayHD Reformatting the LaCinema PlayHD User Manual page 50 5. Please do not unplug the power to your LaCinema PlayHD dur- ing the format (Fig. 94). 6. You will receive a window prompt announcing that the format is finished (Fig. 95). Click Restart to reinitialize the LaCinema PlayHD. See 3. Setting Up: Transferring Files to begin copying media files to your LaCinema PlayHD. Fig. 94 Fig. 95...
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Page 51: Technical Information
LaCinema PlayHD Technical Information User Manual page 51 9. Technical Information 9.1. HD File Format Compatibility The LaCinema PlayHD is fully compatible with the high definition formats below: ✦ AVC HD ✦ H.264 (MPEG-4 P10) ✦ MPEG-2 HD ✦ MPEG-4.2 ✦ WMV9 ✦ VC-1 ✦ Xvid 9.2. -
Page 52: Troubleshooting
User Manual page 52 10. Troubleshooting If your LaCinema PlayHD does not work properly, please refer to the Troubleshooting table to find a solution. You may also visit the PlayHD product page on the LaCie website for recent information concerning the device: www.lacie.com. If you need further assistance, please contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support (see section 11. Contacting Customer Support for details). Manual Updates LaCie strives to offer comprehensive, up-to-date User Manuals. It is our goal to provide you with a friendly, easy-to-use format that will help you quickly install and utilize your new device. If your User Manual does not reflect the configuration of the product you purchased, please check our website for a current version. -
Page 53: Troubleshooting The Television/Stereo Connection
LaCinema PlayHD Troubleshooting User Manual page 53 10.1. Troubleshooting the Television/Stereo Connection Problem Question Answer The TV does not rec- Have you properly set the video Click the Info button on the PlayHD remote control to change from HDMI ognize the connected out parameters in the Settings (default) to Composite Video Out mode. When switching, make certain to disk. menu? connect the proper cables to view the image (4.1.1. HDMI (High Definition) Connection 4.1.2. Composite Video & Stereo Audio Cable). Checking the firm- How do you know which firmware See 7.3.1. Version for details on how to check the LaCinema PlayHD ware version. -
Page 54: Usb Connection (Mac Users)
✦ Only use a USB cable provided by LaCie. securely attached? ✦ Check both ends of the USB cable to make sure they are fully seated in their respective ports. ✦ Try disconnecting the cables, waiting 10 seconds, and then recon- necting them. ✦ If the drive is still not recognized, restart your computer and try again. Is there a conflict with other device Contact LaCie Technical Support for help. drivers or extensions? Does your computer’s operating See section 8. Reformatting the LaCinema PlayHD Hard Disk for more system support the hard disk file information. system? Error messages under Is there an “Error –50” message When copying files or folders from Mac OS 10.x to a FAT 32 volume, file Mac OS 10.x. while copying to a FAT 32 (MS- names with certain characters cannot be copied. These characters include,... -
Page 55: Usb Connection (Windows Users)
LaCinema PlayHD Troubleshooting User Manual page 55 10.3. USB Connection (Windows Users) Problem Question Answer The drive is not Has the drive been formatted? Make sure that the drive has been formatted properly. Please see 8. Refor- recognized by the matting the LaCinema PlayHD Hard Disk. computer. Does your operating system sup- Check your computer’s documentation and see 8. Reformatting the LaCin- port the disk file system format? ema PlayHD Hard Disk. Is there an icon for the drive in My Go to My Computer/Computer and look for an icon and drive letter as- Computer/Computer? signed to the LaCie drive. If the drive does not appear, follow the rest of the Troubleshooting tips to isolate the problem. -
Page 56: Contacting Customer Support
Troubleshooting. 2. Try to isolate the problem. If possible, make the drive the only external device on your computer or TV. 3. Make sure that all of the cables are correctly and firmly attached. If you have asked yourself all of the pertinent questions from troubleshooting and the problem persists, contact us at www.lacie. com. Please make certain that you are in front of your computer and that you have the following information on hand: Information Location LaCie hard drive serial num- Located on a sticker at the back of drive or on the origi- nal packaging LaCinema PlayHD firmware See 7.3.1. Version version Macintosh/PC model Mac users: Click on the Apple icon in the menu bar Operating system version and select About This Mac. -
Page 57: Lacie Technical Support Contacts
LaCinema PlayHD Contacting Customer Support User Manual page 57 11.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts LaCie Asia LaCie Australia http://www.lacie.com/cn/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/au/contact/ LaCie Belgium LaCie Brazil http://www.lacie.com/us/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/be/contact/ (Dutch) http://www.lacie.com/befr/contact/ (French) LaCie Canada LaCie Denmark http://www.lacie.com/dk/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/ca/contact/ (English) http://www.lacie.com/cafr/contact/ (French) LaCie Finland LaCie France http://www.lacie.com/fi/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/fr/contact/ LaCie Germany LaCie Ireland http://www.lacie.com/de/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/ie/contact/ LaCie Italy Japan – Elecom CO., LTD. http://www.lacie.com/it/contact/ http://www.lacie.jp... -
Page 58: Warranty Information
LaCinema PlayHD Warranty Information User Manual page 58 12. Warranty Information LaCie warrants your drive against any defect in material and work- To obtain warranty service, call LaCie Technical Support. You will manship, under normal use, for the period designated on your war- be asked to provide your LaCie product’s serial number, and you ranty certificate. In the event this product is found to be defective may be asked to furnish proof of purchase to confirm that the drive within the warranty period, LaCie will, at its option, repair or replace is still under warranty. the defective drive. All drives returned to LaCie must be securely packaged in their origi- This warranty is void if: nal box and shipped with postage prepaid. ✦ The drive was operated/stored in abnormal use or mainte- nance conditions;...