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LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive User Manual

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  • Page 1: Icons Used In This Manual

    LaCie d2 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 2.2. Package Contents 2.3. Views Of The Drive 2.4.
  • Page 3 LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive Table of Contents User’s Manual 5. Tech Tips 5.1. DVD & CD Media – Definitions 5.2. File System Formats – Definitions 5.3. DVD Capacity 5.4. DVD-Video Regional Playback Zones 5.5. User Advice On MPEG-2 Decoders 5.6.

  • Page 4: Foreword

    4 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 5 LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive Foreword User’s Manual page 5 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 6: 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 7: General Use Precautions

    LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive Precautions User’s Manual page 7 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 8: Introduction

    The LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive can be integrated into standard 19” computer and audio equipment racks, and is equally at home on any desktop. Now you have the tools to make high-impact, professional quality DVD videos, conveniently make system backups and preserve all of your memories for the future.

  • Page 9: Your Lacie Drive

    Support for Mac OS X 10.3.2 or later 4.5GB of free hard disk space for copying a single layer DVD-Video disc to add LaCie drive support to 8GB of free hard disk space for copying a double layer DVD-Video disc applications that utilize Apple’s...

  • Page 10: Windows Users

    Hardware Requirements – Computer equipped with a FireWire/IEEE 1394/iLink/DV or Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface card. In order to utilize the USB interface for DVD creation, your LaCie drive must be connected to a Hi- Tech Note: Speed USB 2.0 interface. USB 1.1 does not support the transfer rates required for DVD creation.

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive 2. Your LaCie Drive User’s Manual page 11 2.2. Package Contents ReWritable DVD Utilities v.6.1 DVD Utilities v.6.1 Windows Windows a s y C D & D V D C r e a t o r o a s t 6 .

  • Page 12: Views Of The Drive

    LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive 2. Your LaCie Drive User’s Manual page 12 2.3. Views Of The Drive Front View – ReWritable 1 – On/Off Button / Power LED – The Power LED automatically lights up after the power supply has been connected and the drive has been attached to the computer via either the FireWire or Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface.
  • Page 13 6 – Serial Number Sticker – This is where you will find your LaCie drive's serial number. Write down the serial number and keep it in a safe place, because you will need to provide the number in the event you have to call LaCie Technical Support for any reason in regards to the drive’s performance.

  • Page 14: Cables And Connectors

    LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive 2. Your LaCie Drive User’s Manual page 14 2.4. Cables And Connectors FireWire Icons FireWire Theses icons will help you easily identify the FireWire interface. They FireWire is Apple's implementation of IEEE 1394, and is capable of transferring large appear on FireWire cables, and amounts of data between computers and peripherals at a high rate of speed.

  • Page 15: Installing Your Lacie Drive

    User’s Manual page 15 3. Installing Your LaCie Drive Follow these steps to quickly get your LaCie Drive powered on and connected to your computer. Click on a step to get started! 3.1. Installing The LaCie DVD Utlities 3.2. Connecting The Power Supply 3.3.

  • Page 16: Installing The Lacie Dvd Utilities

    3.1. 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 17: Connecting The Power Supply

    3.2. Connecting The Power Supply There are two cables that are supplied with the power supply: one cable (A) connects to the LaCie drive; and the other cable (B) connects to a power outlet, such as a wall outlet or a surge protector.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Interface Cable

    3.3. Connecting The Interface Cable There are two interface connectivity options when connecting your LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive to your computer: FireWire and Hi-Speed USB 2.0. The installation steps below follow the connectivity options for each of the specific interfaces, depending on your operating system.
  • Page 19 Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS 10.x – FireWire Installation Connect one end of the FireWire cable into the FireWire port on the back of the LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive. FireWire 400 Cable 6-pin end Connect the other end of the...
  • Page 20 Connect the device end of the Hi-Speed USB2.0 cable into the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port on the back of Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable - device end the LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive. To achieve Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data Tech Note: transfer rates you need to be connected to a Hi- Speed USB 2.0 host interface.

  • Page 21: Windows Users

    FireWire device attached to a drive that is connected to the computer via the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface. • If information about connecting additional FireWire or USB devices to the LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive, please see section 3.4.
  • Page 22 After the first connection of a FireWire-based peripheral, Windows detects the drive, and will install it automatically as a new peripheral, even if you have previously installed it on another port on the same FireWire bus. Let Windows install the FireWire drivers of your LaCie drive. Connect one end of the FireWire cable into the FireWire port on the back of the LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive.
  • Page 23 USB 2.0 Drivers included on the LaCie DVD Utilities CD- ROM. Connect the device end of the Hi-Speed USB2.0 cable into the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port on the back of the LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive. To achieve Hi-Speed USB 2.0 data Tech Note: Connect the other end of the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable...

  • Page 24: Connecting Multiple Devices

    FireWire port, and then connect another FireWire device to the first device’s other remaining FireWire port. For instance, you could connect your LaCie drive directly to your computer, and then connect another FireWire device, such as a scanner or digital camera, to the other available FireWire port. You can connect a maximum of 16 devices in this manner.

  • Page 25: Disconnecting Your Lacie Drive

    LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive 3. Installing Your LaCie Drive User’s Manual page 25 3.5. Disconnecting Your LaCie Drive FireWire and USB external devices feature “plug & play” connectivity, which means that your drive can be connected and disconnected while the computer is running. To prevent failures, it is important you follow these steps when disconnecting your FireWire or USB peripheral device.

  • Page 26: Switching Interfaces

    LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive 3. Installing Your LaCie Drive User’s Manual page 26 3.6. Switching Between USB And FireWire Connections Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and FireWire are “hot-pluggable,” meaning that you can connect a drive to a USB or FireWire port on your computer even when the computer is running.

  • Page 27: 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 28: Inserting Discs

    Fig. 4.2 To insert a disc push the Open/Close (#2) button on your LaCie d2 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 29: Writing Discs

    Please refer to your recording software’s user's guide for information on how to best use your Important Note: LaCie d2 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 30: Cd Writing Methods

    LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive 4. Using Your LaCie Drive User’s Manual page 30 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 31: Ejecting Discs

    LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive 4. Using Your LaCie Drive User’s Manual page 31 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 32: Tech Tips

    5. Tech Tips 5.1. CD and DVD Media Definitions Your LaCie d2 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: Optimizing Data Transfers

    During data transfers, it’s best to wait before launching other applications that will be using the same port. If you do not have a native FireWire port, LaCie offers FireWire host bust adapter cards, also known as PCI or PC/PCMCIA cards, that have been tested and comply with LaCie drives. Please contact your reseller or...

  • Page 37: Firewire Questions & Answers

    LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive 6. FireWire Questions & Answers User’s Manual page 37 6. FireWire Questions & Answers What Does IEEE 1394 Mean? IEEE (the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) refers to the engineering corps that developed the 1394th standard, defining the high-performance serial input/output (I/O) bus used to connect peripheral devices.
  • Page 38 LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive 6. FireWire Questions & Answers User’s Manual page 38 What Are The Ideal Uses For FireWire? FireWire helped fuel a revolution for digital content creators, and was awarded a 2001 Primetime Emmy Engineering Award by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for its contribution. Due to its high bandwidth and support of both isochronous and asynchronous data delivery, FireWire has found a very successful place in both the computer and consumer electronics industries.

  • Page 39: Usb Questions & Answers

    LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive 7. USB Questions & Answers User’s Manual page 39 7. USB Questions & Answers What Are The Benefits Of The USB Interfaces? • Cross-platform: Use your USB peripherals on both Mac and Windows platforms. • “Hot Swappable”: No need to shut down or restart your computer when adding or removing a USB device. Plug it in and its ready.
  • Page 40 LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive 7. USB Questions & Answers User’s Manual page 40 What Is A USB Hub? Technically, you can connect up to 127 devices to a single USB bus. For more than two devices, though, you must make new connections using a peripheral called a "hub.”...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    8. Troubleshooting In the event that your LaCie d2 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 42: 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 43 Are you running Mac OS 9.x? If your LaCie drive is not being recognized by the recording software, you may be experiencing an extension conflict between the software and iTunes or DiscBurner. There are two possible solutions to this problem.
  • Page 44 LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive 8. Troubleshooting User’s Manual page 44 Questions to Ask The Problem Possible Solutions Are there other USB or FireWire The drive is not running Disconnect any other USB or FireWire devices and see if the...
  • Page 45 Questions to Ask The Problem Possible Solutions Is the LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW The drive is working Make sure that your LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive is slowly. Drive connected directly to the connected directly to the computer (see section 3.3.
  • Page 46 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 47: 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 48 LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive 8. Troubleshooting User’s Manual page 48 Questions to Ask The Problem Possible Solutions Have the FireWire/USB drivers The drive is not Windows 98 SE & Me Users: Go to Start > Settings > recognized by the been installed correctly and Control Panel >...
  • Page 49 Speed USB 2.0 cable to connect certified. The Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable that was shipped with your drive? your LaCie drive has been properly certified and tested to comply with USB standards. Is the LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW The drive is working Make sure that your LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive is...
  • Page 50 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 51 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 52: 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 53 LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive 9. Contacting Customer Support User’s Manual page 53 LaCie Technical Support LaCie Belgium LaCie Australia Contact Us At: Contact Us At: http://www.lacie.com/be/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/au/contact/ LaCie Denmark LaCie Canada Contact Us At: Contact Us At: http://www.lacie.com/dk/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/caen/contact/ (English)

  • Page 54: 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 55: Glossary

    LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive Glossary User’s Manual page 55 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 56 LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive Glossary User’s Manual page 56 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 57 LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive Glossary User’s Manual page 57 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 58 LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive Glossary User’s Manual page 58 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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