LaCie D2 BLU-RAY XL User Manual
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- Page 1 D2 BLU-RAY XL USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document. Online User Manuals give you the most recent content, expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability. d2 Blu-ray XL User Manual...
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Page 2: Box Content
128GB, the d2 Blu-ray XL is a great solution for professionals and enthusiasts who wish to record their high-end projects and archive data. This manual will guide you through the process of connecting your LaCie product and explain its features. If you have questions, please consult the Getting Help page. -
Page 3: Minimum System Requirements
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Your system must meet certain requirements in order for your LaCie product to function properly. For a list of these requirements, please refer to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at www.lacie.com/support/. d2 Blu-ray XL User Manual... -
Page 4: Views Of The Drive
VIEWS OF THE DRIVE Front View Media Tray Emergency Eject Hole Load/Eject Button d2 Blu-ray XL User Manual... -
Page 5: Rear View
Rear View On/Off Switch Power supply connection USB 2.0 port FireWire 400 ports d2 Blu-ray XL User Manual... -
Page 6: Cables And Connectors
CD/DVD drives and digital cameras. Your LaCie product is shipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. The cable will also work when connected to a USB 1.1 port, but performance will be limited to USB 1.1 transfer rates. - Page 7 63 devices to be daisy-chained to the same FireWire bus (with a max of 16 devices on one branch). Connector Face Cable End Cable End Connector Face (to computer) (to computer) (to product) (to product) d2 Blu-ray XL User Manual...
- Page 8 FireWire 800 is backwards compatible with FireWire 400, so if you have this adapter cable, you can connect your LaCie FireWire 400 product to a FireWire 800 port on your computer. In this case, file transfers will be limited to FireWire 400 speeds. If your product does not include an adapter cable in the package, you can purchase one from www.lacie.com/accessories/.
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Page 9: Blu-Ray Technology
BD-ROM Blu-ray Disc Read Only Memory BDMV Blu-ray Disc Video BDAV Blu-ray Disc, Audio Visual BD-CPS Blu-ray Disc Content Protection System Content Protection System MPEG Moving Picture Experts Group Copy Control Information Error Correcting Code d2 Blu-ray XL User Manual... -
Page 10: Copying From A Protected Blu-Ray Disc
Blu-ray discs are a great solution for archiving data due to their hard coatings. With stronger resistance to scratches and fingerprints than other disc formats, BDs offer post-production facilities, libraries, and businesses a high level of reliability when archiving data. d2 Blu-ray XL User Manual... -
Page 11: Optical Discs
OPTICAL DISC MEDIA FORMATS The LaCie d2 Blu-ray XL allows you to create, save, and share your digital files on most current and legacy optical discs. Recording performance is based upon the disc type, format, and speed rating as well as its physical condition (i.e. -
Page 12: D2 Blu-Ray Xl Supported Bd/Dvd/Cd Formats
Compact Disc Recordable. Record data once and it will never be erased. CD-RW Compact Disc Rewritable. Discs can be written, re-written, and erased multiple times. D2 BLU-RAY XL SUPPORTED BD/DVD/CD FORMATS Disc Write Read Write Speed Read Speed Capacity BD-R XL TL (Triple layer) -
Page 13: Getting Connected
GETTING CONNECTED Please follow the steps below to install your LaCie d2 Blu-ray XL. STEP 1 - CONNECT THE POWER CABLE Connect the appropriate wall plug adapter for your country to the power supply. Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the drive. -
Page 14: Step 2 - Connect The Interface Cable
LaCie recommends daisy chaining powered FireWire devices to your LaCie hard drive. FireWire 800 is backwards-compatible with FireWire 400, which means that you can connect your LaCie FireWire 400 product to a FireWire 800 port on your computer. In this case, file transfers will be limited to FireWire 400 speeds. -
Page 15: Step 3 - Turn On The Drive
Turn the drive's power switch to the On position. The d2 Blu-ray XL is ready for use. To confirm that it is properly connected to your computer, go to the Apple pulldown menu to select About This Mac > More Info. This will open the Apple System Profiler. Your drive should be listed under Hardware. - Page 16 STEP 4 - DVD SOFTWARE UTILITIES Insert the included d2 Blu-ray XL DVD into your optical drive to install the software utilities. For more information about a program, please refer to the software’s Help section. You may be prompted for the software key or serial number the first time you use the application. The number is located on the back of the DVD-ROM sleeve.
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Page 17: Operation
INSERTING A DISC To insert a disc, push the Open/Close (A) button on the LaCie d2 Blu-ray XL. When the disc tray opens, place the BD, DVD, or CD onto the tray with the label side facing up. Make sure the BD, DVD, or CD is correctly placed in the center of the disc tray. -
Page 18: Ejecting Discs
EMERGENCY DISC EJECTION Important info: Only use this method when the Open/Close button is not working. Caution: Make sure the d2 Blu-ray XL is off and the power unplugged before attempting the emergency ejection procedure. In the event that a BD, DVD, or CD cannot be ejected with the Open/Close button and the software is not controlling the drive, use the emergency eject to open the disc tray. -
Page 19: Technical Information
Mac OS Extended (HFS+): The file system native to Macintosh is best used when media is only shared among Apple computers. Hybrid: Another popular format is a hybrid disc, which includes two partitions: one for Mac and one for Windows. d2 Blu-ray XL User Manual... -
Page 20: Optical Disc Writing Methods
A buffer underrun occurs when the stream of data to the rewritable drive is not fast enough to keep the rewritable drive’s buffer full, causing the an error in the recording process. If this problem occurs often, try recording at a slower speed. d2 Blu-ray XL User Manual... -
Page 21: Available Capacity On An Optical Disc
MPEG-4 (H.264) and VC-1 are two other HD video compression standards that can match the best possible MPEG-2 quality at up to half the data rate. Bit rates for HD compression: MPEG-2 = 21Mb/s MPEG-4 (H.264) = 8Mb/s VC-1 (WMV9) = 8Mb/s d2 Blu-ray XL User Manual... -
Page 22: Firewire Questions And Answers
Macs and PCs can have FireWire or i-Link interfaces. If your computer does not include a FireWire interface, an expansion card can be purchased from your LaCie reseller or from the LaCie website Accessories. Can I connect the LaCie Blu-ray XL to a FireWire 800 port? Yes. -
Page 23: Usb Questions And Answers
Yes. Please note that adding slower USB types to faster USB interfaces does not enhance performance. For example, a USB 1.1 device will not go faster than 12Mb/s when attached to a USB 2.0 port. For more information about USB, please visit our Technology Page. d2 Blu-ray XL User Manual... -
Page 24: Firewire Or Usb
Make sure that the FireWire or USB cable is connected tightly and securely on the drive and the computer. If you are using a FireWire cable other than the one supplied with your LaCie drive, check that it is IEEE 1394 certified. -
Page 25: Getting Help
GETTING HELP If you are having problems with your LaCie product, consult the table below for a list of available resources. Order Source Description Location Concise steps to Quick follow for getting your Either a printed leaflet or accessory box and included in the... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting Topics
TROUBLESHOOTING TOPICS Note: Interactive troubleshooting, a highly effective way to resolve problems with your product, is available from www.lacie.com/support/. Select your product, then click the “Troubleshooting” tab. Problem: The drive is not recognized. Q: Is the drive's power on? A: Check to see that all of the power cords are properly connected and that the switch on the rear of the drive is turned on. - Page 27 A: No. Pre-recorded Blu-ray Disc titles will play on any standard definition TV set, even if the video was encoded in HD. Likewise, a Blu-ray Disc recorder can also record standard definition video, for example from regular TV broadcasts or camcorders. d2 Blu-ray XL User Manual...
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Page 28: Health And Safety Precautions
II). Do not expose the LaCie optical drive to temperatures outside the range of 5º C to 30º C (41º F to 86º F); or to operational humidity beyond 10-80%, non-condensing, or non-operating humidity beyond 10-90%, non-condensing. - Page 29 Never use excessive force on your LaCie optical drive. If you detect a problem, consult the troubleshooting section in this manual. Protect your LaCie optical drive from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. Dust can build up inside the device, increasing the risk of damage or malfunction.
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Page 30: Warranty Information
LaCie (“LaCie”) warrants, to the original purchaser, that this equipment shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1), two (2), three (3), or five (5) years, depending on the model, from LaCie's date of original shipment when the equipment is used normally and is properly serviced when needed. If you discover a defect covered by the warranty set forth above, your sole and exclusive remedy will be for LaCie, in its sole discretion to (i) repair or replace the product at no charge to you;... - Page 31 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;...
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Page 32: Note To Australian Customers
Within the 15 calendar days of purchase, should you experience an issue with your new LaCie product, we ask you to return the product to the place where it was originally bought. You will be required to give a proof of purchase. -
Page 33: Legal Information
LEGAL INFORMATION COPYRIGHTS Copyright © 2014 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 34: Canada Compliance Statement
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio/TV receiver, it may cause radio interference. Install the equipment according to the manual. This statement does not apply to the LaCie CloudBox.
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