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Summary of Contents for LaCie 300978U - d2 DVD±RW With LightScribe
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
1.2. Box Content 1.3. Views of the Drive 1.4. Cables and Connections 1.5. Supported DVD and CD Formats 2. Connecting Your LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive 2.1. Installing DVD/CD Burning Software 2.2. Connecting the Power Supply 2.3. Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable 2.4. -
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Consult the reseller or an experi- Copyrights ❖ LaCie d2 DVD±RW enced radio/TV technician for help. Copyright © 2011 LaCie. All rights re- Tested To Comply With FCC standards served. No part of this publication may Shielded cables and I/O cards must... -
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LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive Forward page 3 User Manual This symbol on the prod- equipment at the time of disposal will Modifications CAUTION: uct or on its packaging help to conserve natural resources and not authorized by the manufac- indicates that this product ensure that it is recycled in a manner turer may void the user’s authority... -
Page 4: Health, Safety & General Use Precautions
Always follow the basic pre- age to your device and other computer normal operating conditions. However, cautions listed below to use your LaCie equipment. These include, but are not we strongly advise you not to place any drive safely and correctly. Respecting limited to, the following precautions. - Page 5 Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the IMPORTANT INFO: 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 copies of your data;...
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Page 6: Introduction
User Manual 1. Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive – your complete DVD and CD creation solution! This drive gives you maximum compatibility with the various DVD and CD formats, reading and writing to all of the popular standards (DVD±RDL, DVD±RW, CD-R, CD-RW). -
Page 7: Minimum System Requirements
LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive Introduction page 7 User Manual 1.1. Minimum System Requirements Windows Users ■ USB 2.0 & FireWire ■ USB FireWire 400 or USB equipped computer USB equipped computer ❖ ❖ Windows XP or Windows Vista Windows XP or Windows Vista ❖... -
Page 8: Box Content
LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive Introduction page 8 User Manual 1.2. Box Content Your LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive box should contain the following: LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive USB 2.0 cable FireWire 400 cable* Power supply R DL ReW rita Quick Install Guide... -
Page 9: Views Of The Drive
LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive Introduction page 9 User Manual 1.3. Views of the Drive ■ Front View (all models) Disc Tray - Open the tray by pressing the load/ eject button, then place a DVD or CD into the tray with the label facing up. Close the tray by pushing the load/eject button or pushing the front part of the tray. - Page 10 LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive Introduction page 10 User Manual ■ Rear View (USB 2.0 & FireWire 400) LaCie Ltd. XXXXXX Serial Number XXXXXXXXX On/Off Switch Power Supply Connection - This is where you plug in the AC adapter supplied with the drive.
- Page 11 LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive Introduction page 11 User Manual ■ Rear View (USB 2.0) LaCie Ltd. XXXXXX Serial Number XXXXXXXXX On/Off Switch Power Supply Connection - This is where you plug in the AC adapter supplied with the drive. See section 2.2.
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Page 12: Cables And Connections
6-to-6-pin and 6-to-4-pin (not included) ca- USB 2.0 Cables bles. Your LaCie drive is shipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance FireWire 400 Cable and Cable End when connected to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. The cable will also work when connected to a USB 1.1 port, but... -
Page 13: Supported Dvd And Cd Formats
LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive Introduction page 13 User Manual 1.5. Supported DVD and CD Formats Format Type of Disc Write Speed Capacity DVD±R DL 16x/12x 8.5GB DVD±R 4.7GB DVD+RW 4.7GB DVD-RW 4.7GB DVD-ROM (Single and dual layer) 4.7/8.5 CD-R 700MB... - Page 14 LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive Introduction page 14 User Manual These discs follow the DVD+ recording tech- ❖ niques, but with 8.5GB of capacity versus 4.7GB for DVD±R discs. With the increased capacity, it is now possible to in- ❖ crease the video bit rate for higher quality DVD videos.
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Page 15: Connecting Your Lacie D2 Dvd±Rw Drive
2. Connecting Your LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive There are three parts to connecting and turning on your LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive. The LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive can be connected to both Macs and PCs; however bundled software varies depending on the model. -
Page 16: Installing Dvd/Cd Burning Software
“Toast Basic” folder. Drag and drop the Roxio Toast Basic application icon into the Applica- LaCie reserves the right to include a higher ver- tions folder on your hard drive. sion of these software or different software. Please check your product packaging for an exact list. -
Page 17: Connecting The Power Supply
2.2. Connecting the Power Supply The power supply kit is composed of two cables: one cable (A) connects to the LaCie drive; and the other cable (B) connects to a power outlet, such as a wall out- let or a surge protector. -
Page 18: Connecting The Usb 2.0 Cable
LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive Getting Connected page 18 User Manual 2.3. Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable 1. Connect the power supply cable (see section 2.2. Connecting the Power Supply). LaCie Ltd. XXXXXX 2. Connect the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable to the USB Serial Number XXXXXXXXX 2.0 port on the back of the drive... -
Page 19: Connecting The Firewire 400 Cable
LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive Getting Connected page 19 User Manual 2.4. Connecting the FireWire 400 Cable 1. Connect the power supply cable (see section 2.2. Connecting the Power Supply). LaCie Ltd. XXXXXX 2. Connect the FireWire 400 cable to a FireWire 400... -
Page 20: Using Your Lacie D2 Dvd±Rw Drive
3. Using Your LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive 3.1. Inserting Discs To insert a disc: 1. Push the open/close button on your LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive. 2. When the disc tray opens, put the DVD or CD me- dia into the tray with the label side facing up. Make sure the DVD or CD is correctly placed in the center of the disc tray. -
Page 21: Ejecting Discs
LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive Using Your d2 DVD±RW Drive page 21 User Manual 3.3. Ejecting Discs Mac Users 1. Drag the DVD/CD icon on the desktop to the Trash. The disc tray will open. 2. Remove the disc. 3. Push the open/close button on the drive to close the disc tray. -
Page 22: Helpful Technical Information
There are essentially three file system formats to be con- custom features of Mac file systems such as long file cerned with when using a LaCie DVD/CD Drive: names or icon options. Microsoft created an extension to the format, called Joliet, which allows for Unicode Universal Disk Format (UDF) ❖... -
Page 23: Dvd±Rw Writing Methods
LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive Helpful Technical Information page 23 User Manual 4.2. DVD±RW Writing Methods Disc at Once (DAO) – A DVD writing process in a very short boundary zone around a recording session which the entire DVD is recorded in one session, and so a compatible player or DVD-ROM drive does not data cannot be added after the recording is finished. -
Page 24: About Dvd/Cd Available Capacity
LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive Helpful Technical Information page 24 User Manual 4.3. About DVD/CD Available Capacity There are important factors to consider when re- cording video, audio or data to CD or DVD discs. The DVD media specification provides for two physical sizes: 4.7”... -
Page 25: Firewire Questions & Answers
IEEE has produced. or i-Link interfaces. If your computer doesn’t include a FireWire interface, an extension card can be purchased from your LaCie reseller or from the LaCie website: ■ What is the relationship between IEEE www.lacie.com 1394, FireWire, iLink and DV? These four names all refer to the same interface: ■... -
Page 26: Usb Questions & Answers
USB 1.1 Hubs and Vice Versa? You can use your Hi-Speed USB 2.0 devices with USB 1.1 hubs, but the peripherals will be limited to USB 1.1 performance levels. For more information about the USB interface, please visit the LaCie website: www.lacie.com/technologies... -
Page 27: Choosing Between Firewire And Usb (Usb 2.0 & Firewire Only)
If you are using a Customer Support) for more information. FireWire or USB cable other than the one supplied with your LaCie drive, check that it is FireWire (IEEE 1394) certified. 2. Check that the power supply and ground connection are seated properly. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
6. Contacting Customer Support for details). Manual Updates LaCie is constantly striving to give you the most up- to-date, comprehensive User’s Manuals available on the market. It is our goal to provide you with a friendly, easy-to-use format that will help you quickly install and utilize the many functions of your new device. -
Page 29: Mac Troubleshooting
Apple menu and click the More Info... button. Check the Hardware category for the LaCie drive. If your device is not listed, follow the rest of the Troubleshooting tips to isolate the problem. Are both ends of the FireWire or •... - Page 30 LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive Troubleshooting page 30 User Manual Problem Question Solution The drive is not Are there other USB or FireWire Disconnect any other USB or FireWire devices and see if the drive’s running notice- devices connected to the same port performance improves.
- Page 31 • If you are making a direct recording, such as a copy, from a CD or a DVD, make sure that the speed of the drive playing the CD or DVD is fast enough to provide a sufficient data stream to the LaCie drive. When making copies, it is recommended that you transfer the mate- rial to be copied to your hard drive, and then make the recording from the data on the hard drive.
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Page 32: Windows Troubleshooting
Go into My Computer and look for an icon and drive letter assigned Computer? to the LaCie drive. If the drive does not appear, follow the rest of the Troubleshooting tips to isolate the problem. Are both ends of the FireWire or •... - Page 33 Has the LaCie drive been set as Consult the Help section of your DVD playback software for informa- the default DVD drive in your tion on how to configure your LaCie drive as your default DVD player. DVD playback software? Are you running other software Check to see if other programs are running.
- Page 34 • If you are making a direct recording, such as a copy, from a CD or a DVD, make sure that the speed of the drive playing the CD or DVD is fast enough to provide a sufficient data stream to the LaCie drive. When making copies, it is recommended that you transfer the material to be copied to your hard drive, and then make the recording from the data on the hard drive.
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Page 35: Contacting Customer Support
If you have asked yourself all of the pertinent ques- tions in the troubleshooting checklist, and you still can’t get your LaCie drive to work properly, contact us via the provided Web link. Before contacting us, make sure that you are in front of your computer and that you have the... -
Page 36: Lacie Technical Support Contacts
LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive Contacting Customer Support page 36 User Manual 6.1. 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 37: Warranty Information
Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while us- The drive is repaired, modified or altered, unless such ❖ ing a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user, repair, modification or alteration is expressly autho- and under no circumstances will LaCie be held liable rized in writing by LaCie;...