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LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive User Manual

LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive User Manual

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  • Page 1: Icons Used In This Manual

    LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive How To Use This Manual User’s Manual How To Use This Manual In the toolbar: Previous Page / Next Page Go to Previous View / Go to Next View Go to Contents Page / Go to Precautions Page On the page: Click on the text within the Contents page to jump to information on that topic.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents User’s Manual Table of Contents Foreword Precautions 1. Introduction 1.1. What Your LaCie Drive Can Do 2. Your LaCie Drive 2.1. Minimum System Requirements 2.1.1. Mac Users 2.1.2. Windows Users 3. Installing Your LaCie Drive 3.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) 3.2.

  • Page 3: Foreword

    3 Copyrights Copyright © 2004 LaCie. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of LaCie.
  • Page 4 LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive Foreword User’s Manual page 4 Canada Compliance Statement This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Manufacturer’s Declaration for CE Certification We hereby certify that this device is in compliance with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

  • Page 5: Precautions

    Always follow the basic precautions listed below to use your LaCie drive safely and correctly. Respecting these guidelines will help to avoid the possibility of personal injury to yourself or others, as well as to prevent damage to your device and other computer equipment.

  • Page 6: General Use Precautions

    LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive Precautions User’s Manual page 6 General Use Precautions: • Do not expose the drive to temperatures outside the range of 5° C to 40° C (41° F to 104° F) during operation. Doing so may damage the drive or disfigure its casing. Avoid placing your drive near a source of heat or exposing it to sunlight (even through a window).

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new LaCie DL 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+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW) and introduces a brand new standard: DVD+R9 Double Layer (DL).

  • Page 8: Your Lacie Drive

    LaCie DiscRecording Support for Mac OS X 10.3.2 or later • QuickTime 6 or later • QuickTime 4.0 or later to add LaCie drive support to MPEG encoding is a system intensive application and applications that utilize Apple’s Important Info: requires most of a CPU’s power.

  • Page 9: Windows Users

    LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive 2. Your LaCie Drive User’s Manual page 9 2.1.2. Windows Users Hardware Requirements – Available 5.25” drive bay. System Requirements – Double Layer Recording Single Layer Recording • 8.5GB Double Layer disc • 4.7GB Single Layer disc •...

  • Page 10: Installing Your Lacie Drive

    Because we cannot eliminate the generation of static electricity, it is extremely important to follow the proper steps to ground yourself before handling your LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive or touching any internal component of your computer. This can be accomplished by proper grounding in conjunction with the use of ESD safe mats, wrist or shoe straps. Consult your computer...

  • Page 11: Hardware Installation

    Tools: Philips-head and/or flat-head screw driver Computer System Manual It is extremely important that you reference your computer system’s manual when installing your LaCie DL Important Info: DVD±RW Drive. The installation steps that follow are generic steps, and may not directly reflect the unique configurations that are specific to your particular computer system.
  • Page 12 Audio cable, please consult your computer system’s manual for specific details. 5) Remove the existing drive’s mounting screws, then remove the old drive and mount your LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive in its place. Please refer to your computer system’s manual for specific details.
  • Page 13 LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive 3. Installing Your LaCie Drive User’s Manual page 13 7) Next, you will have to connect the drive’s power, IDE and audio cables, as shown in the figures here: Connect the cables in the following order:...

  • Page 14: Windows Users

    Due to the wide variety of computer system manufacturers and varying case designs, it is Important Info: extremely important that you reference your computer system’s manual when installing your LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive. The installation steps that follow are generic steps, and may not directly reflect the unique configurations that are specific to your particular computer system.
  • Page 15 3. Installing Your LaCie Drive User’s Manual page 15 8) Next, set the LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive’s Device Configuration Jumper: Slave Configuration When using one IDE interface cable, place the Device Configuration Jumper on the Slave setting, as shown here:...
  • Page 16 LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive 3. Installing Your LaCie Drive User’s Manual page 16 9) Next, you will have to connect the drive’s power, IDE and audio cables, as shown in the figures here: Connect the cables in the following order:...

  • Page 17: Pin Assignments

    LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive 3. Installing Your LaCie Drive User’s Manual page 17 3.3. Pin Assignments Audio Output Name Function Left channel audio output Ground Ground Right channel audio ouput Device Configuration Jumper Name Function On – Drive set to Master mode On –...

  • Page 18: Installing The Lacie Dvd Utilities

    3.4. Installing The LaCie DVD Utilities Insert your LaCie DVD Utilities CD-ROM into your internal DVD/CD-ROM, and follow the instructions below that are based on each particular operating system. For more information about the various programs, please refer to the Help sections of the specific software program.

  • Page 19: Using Your Lacie Drive

    • Copy data to your hard drive first; • Use the correct media with the appropriate speed rating; • Use media that is free of scratches and fingerprints; Check LaCie’s Web site (www.lacie.com) often for the latest information on creating CDs and DVDs.

  • Page 20: Inserting Discs

    Fig. 4.2 To insert a disc push the Open/Close (#2) button on your LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive. When the disc tray opens, put the DVD or CD media 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: Writing Discs

    Please refer to your recording software’s user's guide for information on how to best use your Important Note: LaCie DL DVD±RW drive in write mode. 4.4.1. DVD Writing Methods Disc at Once (DAO) – A DVD writing process in which the entire DVD is recorded in one session, and data cannot be added after the recording is finished.

  • Page 22: Cd Writing Methods

    LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive 4. Using Your LaCie Drive User’s Manual page 22 4.4.2. CD Writing Methods Disc at Once (DAO) – A CD writing process in which the entire CD is recorded in one session, and data cannot be added after the recording is finished.

  • Page 23: Ejecting Discs

    LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive 4. Using Your LaCie Drive User’s Manual page 23 4.5. Ejecting Discs Do not attempt to open the drive's disc tray or remove the DVD or CD while the unit is in use and being Caution! accessed by the computer.

  • Page 24: Tech Tips

    5. Tech Tips 5.1. CD and DVD Media Definitions Your LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive will let you create, save and share your digital files to CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and DVD+R9 DL media. Please refer to section 2.1. Minimum System Requirements and your recording software’s...

  • Page 25: File System Formats - Definitions

    When writing DVD+R9 DL, DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW discs, you will have the option to assign the disc a particular file format (the way in which a computer names and organizes files for storage and retrieval). There are essentially three file system formats to be concerned with when using a LaCie DVD or CD Drive: • Universal Disk Format (UDF) •...

  • Page 26: Dvd-Video Regional Playback Zones

    Nearly all commercially-available DVD discs feature a Region Protection Code (RPC). In order to watch DVD-Video discs, the RPC needs to match the setting on the DVD player. By default, all LaCie DVD-Video-compatible drives are set to the RPC zone of the country in which it was purchased.

  • Page 27: User Advice On Mpeg-2 Decoders

    In order to play DVD-Video discs using your LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive, you need to have an appropriate MPEG-2 decoder. You have two options: 1) Install the MPEG-2 decoder software if your PC is equipped with a processor that is 400MHz or faster.

  • Page 28: Device Configuration Jumper Settings

    Jumper for instructions as to whether it is the master or slave device. The LaCie Dual DVD Drive offers an option as an alternative to the permanent selection of a master or slave – the Cable Select (CS) option. By using a special type of IDE ribbon cable, CS allows the drive to be auto-configured as either slave or master.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    6. Troubleshooting In the event that your LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive is not working correctly, please refer to the following checklist to find out where the problem is coming from. If you have gone through all of the points on the checklist and your drive is still not work- www.lacie.com...

  • Page 30: Mac Users

    When there is a CD or DVD disc in the drive, there should appear on the desktop? be an icon for the LaCie drive on the desktop. Open Apple System Profiler and click on the Devices and Volumes tab. If your device is not listed, follow the rest of the Troubleshooting tips to isolate the problem.
  • Page 31 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.

  • Page 32: Windows Users

    Go into My Computer and look for an icon and drive letter recognized by the My Computer? assigned to the LaCie drive. If the drive does not appear, computer. follow the rest of the Troubleshooting tips to isolate the problem.
  • Page 33 Requirements), you may need to purchase an MPEG-2 decoder card. Consult your computer supply specialist for details. Has the LaCie drive been set as Consult the help section of your DVD playback software for the default DVD drive in your...
  • Page 34 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.

  • Page 35: 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 via the provided Web link. Before contacting us, make sure that you are in front of your computer and that you have the following information on hand: •...
  • Page 36 Contact Us At: Contact Us At: http://www.lacie.com/es/support/request http://www.lacie.com/no/contact/ LaCie Switzerland LaCie Sweden Contact Us At: Contact Us At: http://www.lacie.com/chfr/contact http://www.lacie.com/se/contact/ LaCie USA LaCie United Kingdom & Ireland Contact Us At: Contact Us At: http://www.lacie.com/uk/support/request http://www.lacie.com/contact/ LaCie Grand Export Contact Us At: http://www.lacie.com/intl/contact/...

  • Page 37: Warranty

    • The broken part is a replacement part such as a pickup tray, etc. • The tamper seal on the drive casing is broken. LaCie and its suppliers accept no liability for any loss of data during the use of this device, or for any of the problems caused as a result.

  • Page 38: Glossary

    LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive Glossary User’s Manual page 38 Glossary Asynchronous – Data transfer method where the data is transferred independently of other processes. With this transfer method, the intervals between transmissions can vary, and data can be resent if it is initially missed.
  • Page 39 LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive Glossary User’s Manual page 39 Digital – Discrete information that can be broken down to zero or one bits. Driver (peripheral manager) – A software component that enables the computer system to communicate with a peripheral.
  • Page 40 LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive Glossary User’s Manual page 40 Kb (Kilobit) – Equivalent to 1,000 bits. Kb/s – Kilobits per second. 480Kb/s is equal to 60KB/s. KB (KiloByte) – Basically, this means 1,000 bytes, but it is actually 1,024 bytes.
  • Page 41 LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive Glossary User’s Manual page 41 Seek Time – The amount of time (in thousandths of a second, or milliseconds) that it takes a hard drive’s read/write head to move to a specific location on the disk. Average seek, then, is the average of a large number of random samplings all over the disk.

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