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LaCinema Classic HD User Manual 11. Technical Information 11.1. HD File Format Compatibility The LaCinema Classic HD is fully compatible with the hi-def formats below, and can play any video encoded with these compression formats: MPEG-2 HD MPEG-4.2 Xvid WMV9 H.264 (MPEG-4 P10) VC-1 11.2. Optimizing Data Transfers Data transfers are the flow of data that accomplishes a task, usually related to moving data from storage to computer RAM, or between storage devices. With external drives, such as the LaCinema Classic HD, the data is transferred from the drive to the computer via the USB interface. The data is fed from the drive through the USB port on the drive, and passes to the computer through the USB host-bus adapter interface. USB To utilize the enhanced Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance, your computer must be equipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 host bus adapter card (either sold separately, or integrated by your computer's manufacturer) and the appropriate drivers. These host bus adapter cards, which include one or more USB ports, are shipped with special HiSpeed USB 2.0 drivers that enable the computer to control the card. These drivers must be installed in order for USB 2.0 devices connected to the port to work at their correct speeds. Computers running Windows XP and Windows Vista automatically manage Hi-Speed USB 2.0 devices and drivers, while Windows 98 SE and Windows Me will require that drivers be installed before a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device is attached. Mac OS 9.x does not support Hi-Speed USB 2.0 functionality, and all Hi-Speed USB 2.0 devices will only operate at the original USB specifications. Mac OS 10.2.7 and later supports Hi-Speed USB 2.0. Contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support for information about Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PCI or PC Cards, or visit our Web site: www.lacie.com. Technical Information page 72

Section	Page
1. Introduction	7
1.1. Minimum System Requirements	8
1.1.1. Windows Users	8
1.1.2. Mac Users	8
1.2. Supported Formats	9
1.3. Box Content	10
1.4. Languages	10
1.5. Views of the LaCinema Classic HD	11
1.5.1. Front View	11
1.5.2. Rear View	11
1.6. Cables and Connectors	12
1.6.1. A/V (Audio/Video) Cables	12
1.6.2. USB Cable	12
2. Using the Remote Control	13
2.1. Battery Installation	13
2.2. Remote Control Key Index	14
2.2.1. Important Button Details	15
3. Setting Up: Transferring Files	16
3.1. STEP 1: Connect the Power Supply	17
3.2. STEP 2: Connect the USB cable	18
3.3. STEP 3: Unmounting Your Drive	19
4. Setting Up: Connecting to TV	20
4.1. STEP 1: Connect HDMI or A/V Cables	20
4.1.1. HDMI (High-Definition) Connection	21
4.1.2. Composite Video & Stereo Audio Cable	21
4.1.3. Optical Audio (S/PDIF) Connection	22
4.2. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable	23
4.3. STEP 3: Connect the Power Supply	24
4.4. STEP 4: Complete the Installation Wizard	25
5. Playing Multimedia Files	27
5.1. Movie Space	28
5.1.1. Movie Space Options	29
5.2. Photos Space	31
5.2.1. Photo Space Options	32
5.3. Music Space	33
5.3.1. Music Space Options	35
6. Sharing Files Throughout Your Home Network	37
6.1. Manage Files from a Networked Computer	37
6.1.1. STEP 1: Connect the Power Supply	38
6.1.2. STEP 2: Connect the Ethernet Cable	39
6.1.3. STEP 3: Connect HDMI or A/V Cables	39
6.1.4. STEP 4: Configure Network Settings	40
6.1.5. STEP 5: LaCie Network Assistant: Install	41
6.1.6. STEP 6: LaCie Network Assistant: Transfer Files	42
6.1.7. Alternative Network Connection Methods	44
6.2. Play Files on Networked Media Players	45
6.2.1. UPnP Usage Example: XBOX	46
7. Playing Files Located on USB Hard Drive	47
7.1. USB Disk Connection	47
7.2. Compatibility	48
7.3. Safe USB Disk Removal	48
8. Playing Files From a Networked Media Server	49
8.1. Network-Attached Storage (NAS)	49
8.2. From Windows or Mac Computers	50
8.2.1. Packet Video TwonkyVision	50
8.2.2. Windows Media Player (WMP)	51
8.2.3. Shared folders on your Computer	52
9. Reformatting the LaCinema Classic HD	55
9.1. Reformatting: Windows Users	56
9.2. Reformatting: Mac Users	58
10. Settings Menu	59
10.1. Settings: Audio/Video	59
10.1.1. Video Output	59
10.1.2. Display Resolution	60
10.1.3. Aspect Ratio	60
10.1.4. Audio Ouput	60
10.1.5. NTSC/PAL	61
10.2. Settings: Video	61
10.2.1. Video Sequence	61
10.2.2. Subtitle Font Size	62
10.3. Settings: Music	63
10.3.1. Music Sequence	63
10.3.2. Audio Track Display	63
10.4. Settings: Photo	64
10.4.1. Slideshow	64
10.4.2. Picture Scaling	64
10.4.3. Transition Effect	65
10.4.4. Interval Time	65
10.5. Settings: System	66
10.5.1. Language	66
10.5.2. Content Aggregation	66
10.5.3. Screensaver Delay	66
10.5.4. Standby Mode	66
10.5.5. Browse Mode	67
10.5.6. Additional Encoding Support	67
10.5.7. System Reset	67
10.5.8. About	68
10.5.9. Update Device	68
10.6. Settings: Network	69
10.6.1. Network Setup	69
10.6.2. Device Name	70
10.6.3. Media Servers	70
10.6.4. Shared Folders	70
10.6.5. Auto Login	71
10.6.6. Clear Account Information	71
10.7. Settings: Restart	71
11. Technical Information	72
11.1. HD File Format Compatibility	72
11.2. Optimizing Data Transfers	72
12. Troubleshooting	73
12.1. Troubleshooting the Television/Stereo Connection	74
12.2. USB Connection (Mac Users)	75
12.3. USB Connection (Windows Users)	77
13. Contacting Customer Support	79
13.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts	80