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1. double layer recording Windows Users Windows 2000 XP Click on Easy Media Creator and DVDMax Player separately and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation Windows 98SE Me Click on Easy CD amp DVD Creator DVDMax Player and the USB 2 0 Drivers if you will be using the Hi Speed USB 2 0 interface and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation M Important Info Windows 98SE Me do not support double layer recording LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 3 Installing Your LaCie Drive User s Manual page 17 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 Cable B Cable A CD Connect Cable A to your LaCie Drive O Connect Cable B to the Power Supply brick Connect Cable B to a grounded surge protector or wall outlet Your drive should now turn on automatically when you connect it fo a FireWire USB port on your computer another LaCie drive or another manufacturer Using any ofher power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty Always remove the AC adapter before transporting your LaCie drive Failure to remove the adapter may result in damage to your drive and will void your warranty Caution Use only the AC adapter supplied with your specific LaCie drive Do
2. What Is The Difference Between USB And Hi Speed USB 2 0 The main difference is speed The original version of the interface is capable of throughput up to 12Mb s Hi Speed USB 2 0 supports data speeds up to 480 Mb s making it 40 times faster than its predecessor This increased bandwidth translates into higher performance in demanding applications requiring high transfer rates What Are The Ideal Uses For USB USB is perfect for more traditional connections such as keyboards mice joysticks and scanners These types of devices don t require fast data transfer rates and operate very successfully at the slower speeds What Are The Ideal Applications For Hi Speed USB 2 0 Digital cameras CD DVD drives hard drives and scanners will all benefit from the added bandwidth and performance gains of the new implementation of the USB standard Hi Speed USB 2 0 provides the necessary fast data transfer rates that today s devices require and combines the earlier specifications so older devices that operated under the original USB standards will still work with Hi Speed USB 2 0 Will USB Devices Run Faster When Connected To A Hi Speed USB 2 0 Bus Unfortunately no The Hi Speed USB 2 0 specification is specifically written to allow developers to design higher speed peripherals that can take advantage of the extra bandwidth USB devices though will still operate at 12Mb s at full speed and 1 5Mb s at low speed on a Hi Speed USB 2 0 bus Even though
3. 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 documentation to see which recording techniques your computer supports DVD R9 DL Discs e Best suited for recording high quality DVD videos backing up systems and archiving large data DVDs e These discs follow the DVD recording techniques but with 8 5GB of capacity versus 4 7GB for DVD R discs With the increased capacity it is now possible to increase the video bit rate for higher quality DVD videos DVD R Discs e Best sutied for recording DVD videos storing multiple photo albums and data DVDs under 4 7GB e These discs have the same write once concept as CD R media but with 4 7GB of capacity versus ZOOMB for CD R discs e DVD R supports lossless linking and the combination of Constant Angular Velocity CAV and Constant Linear Velocity CLV recording techniques DVD RW Discs e Best sutied for backing up and archiving digital content e These discs are functionally similiar to CD RW and DVD RW discs but utilizes the same recording techniques as DVD R e Incorporates the Direct Overwrite DOW system allowing data to be written directly over existing data in a single pass DVD R Discs e Best sutied for recording DVD videos storing multiple photo albums and data DVDs under 4 7GB e These discs ar
4. Windows Windows 98 SE Windows Millennium Edition Windows 2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners Changes The material in this document is for information only and is subject to change without notice While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy LaCie assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document or from the use of the information contained herein LaCie reserves the right to make changes or revisions in the product design or the product manual without reservation and without obligation to notify any person of such revisions and changes Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement FCC atts dpi BAR Dae WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the f Tested To Comply equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a C With FCC standards Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generotes uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accor
5. Drive User s Manual page 20 Mac OS 9 x and Mac OS 10 x USB Installation Connect the device end of the Hi Speed USB2 0 o cable into the Hi Speed USB 2 0 port on the back of Hi Speed USB 2 0 cable device ed the LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive Tech Note To achieve HiSpeed USB 2 0 data J transfer rates you need to be connected fo a Hi Speed USB 2 0 host interface Otherwise you will be limited to USB 1 1 speeds For more information please see sections 3 6 Optimizing Data Transfers 7 USB Questions amp Answers Important Info Mac OS 9 x Users Apple does not support the HiSpeed USB 2 0 standard under Mac OS 9 x You will be limited to USB 1 1 speeds and will only be able to burn CD media at 4x speed u ll i It may take a few seconds for the drive to Connect the other end of the Hi Speed USB 2 0 cable into an available USB port on your computer USB Cable computer end appear on your desktop and an icon will only appear when there is a DVD or CD in the drive USB port CD and DVD icons are similiar only the name is different A On EP A Untitled CD Mac OS X Mac OS 9 CD DVD Icon CD DVD Icon Computer models vary Please consult your computer s User s Manual for the exact location of your interface LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 3 Installing Your LaCie Drive User s Manual page 21 3 3 2 Windows Users These installation steps are separated by interface To vie
6. Megabit Equivalent to 1 000 000 bits Mb s Megabits per second A means of measuring throughput 480Mb s is equal to 6OMB s MB Megabyte Basically means one million bytes but is actually 1 024 Kilobytes or 1 024 x 1 024 bytes which equals 1 048 576 bytes MB s Megabytes per second A means of measuring throughput Media The material or device used to store information in a storage subsystem such as a tape cartridge CD DVD or disk drive Operating System OS Software that controls the assignment and use of hardware resources such as memory processor time disk space and peripherals An operating system is the basis on which software applications run Windows Mac OS and UNIX are among the most common Overwrite To write data on top of existing data thus erasing the original data Partition ing After formatting the hard drive is not yet ready to store files It must be divided into sections that will contain special information required for a Mac or PC to operate and other sections that will contain the files This process of dividing up the hard drive is called partitioning A partition is just one section of the hard drive that will contain either special data put there by Silverlining or other files and data Peripheral A generic term applied to printers scanners mice keyboards serial ports graphics cords disk drives and other computer subsystems This type of peripheral often relies on its own control so
7. between various optical media compatibility across platforms and among various CD and DVD applications UDF is used by DVD to contain MPEG audio and video streams and is required by DVD ROMs ISO 9660 This is the standard file system for CD ROMs which allows them to be read on a Mac PC or other major computer platform Microsoft created an extension to the format called Joliet which allows for Unicode file character names and file names up to 64 characters in length twice as many as the ISO 9660 Level 2 and 3 specifications Mac OS Extended Also known as HFS this is the file system used by Mac OS 8 1 and higher If you will be using your disc only on Macs this is the preferred file format 5 3 DVD Capacity There are important factors to consider when recording video audio or data to DVD The DVD media specification provides for two physical sizes 4 7 12cm and 3 1 8cm both are 47 1 2cm thick DVD discs can also be single sided SS or double sided DS and each side can have one SL or two DL layers of data The amount of data or video that a disc can hold are dependent upon factors such as the amount of audio and the degree of compression of the data video or audio For example a single layer DVD R disc typically will store just over two hours of MPEG II video but it is possible to put up to eight hours of VHS quality video or one hundred sixty hours of audio on a single layer disc When media compani
8. cable firmly attached Possible Solutions Check section 2 1 Minimum System Requirements Mac Users for more information Make sure that the power supply is properly connected see section 3 2 Connecting The Power Supply and that the outlet the power supply is connected to is also turned on Review the installation steps under 3 3 Connecting The Interface Cable 3 3 1 Mac Users When there is a CD or DVD disc in the drive there should 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 Disconnect the FireWire USB cable wait 10 seconds and then reconnect Ensure that the FireWire USB connectors are properly aligned FireWire USB cables can only be inserted one way Make sure that they are correctly oriented eCheck that the FireWire USB connectors are straight and fully seated int he FireWire USB ports eOnly use certified FireWire USB cables such as the cables provided with your LaCie drive If you have followed all of these steps and the drive is still not recognized shut down your computer wait 3 to 5 minutes restart your computer and try again LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive User s Manual Questions to Ask Is the drive connected to the computer through another drive The Problem The drive is not recognized by the computer Is there a con
9. in order for USB 2 0 devices connected to the port to work at their correct speeds Computers running Windows 2000 and Windows XP 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 and Mac OS 10 x also supports Hi Speed USB 2 0 but you will have to purchase a third party PCI or PC Card and appropriate drivers 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 LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 6 FireWire Questions amp Answers User s Manual page 37 6 FireWire Questions amp 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 There are now two standards IEEE 1394a which refers to the original standard adopted in 1995 and IEEE 1394b which refers to the new standard adopted in 2002 What Is The Relationship Between IEEE 1394 FireWire iLink And DV These four names all refer to the same interface e IEEE 1394 is the
10. running Check your processor Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System gt General tab If your processor does not meet the minimum requirements see section 2 1 Minimum System Requirements you may need to purchase an MPEG 2 decoder card Consult your computer supply specialist for details Check to see if other programs are running If so close them Playback may become smoother when only the DVD player software is running LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive User s Manual Questions to Ask Is the disc already full The Problem The drive s media tray automatically ejects a disc when you try to record on it or the drive is not writing to CD DVD correctly Does the drive support the format of the disc you have inserted Is the disc damaged Has the recording software been installed correctly Has buffer underrun occurred has something interupted the stream of data to the recorder 8 Troubleshooting page 51 Possible Solutions Verifty the contents of the disc by using your recording software or viewing its contents by going to My Computer If after checking and it still won t record try using another piece of media Check section 4 1 Supported DVD amp CD Formats for information about the different formats supported by your drive Carefully inspect the disc Look to see if there are highly visible scratches to the recording surface the bright shiny reflective side of the disc If in do
11. term commonly used in the computer industry e FireWire is the brand name used by Apple e iLink is the brand name used by Sony for both consumer electronics and personal computers e DV is short for Digital Video and is used as the logo for the interface on most video camcorders What Are The Benefits Of The FireWire Interfaces The FireWire interface is a fast cross platform serial bus and is ideal for digital audio video and graphic applications that demand plenty of bandwidth Both versions of FireWire offer Plug amp Play connectivity so all you have to do is plug in your drive and begin using it they also allow up to 63 devices to be connected via a single bus and offer peer to peer connectivity enabling multiple computers and FireWire devices to be connected at the same time FireWire also supports both isochronous and asynchronous capabilities meaning that it can guarantee real time data delivery so there is no danger of inaccurately ordered or delayed frames What Is The Difference Between FireWire 400 And FireWire 800 Essentially the main difference between the two interfaces can be summed up in one word speed FireWire 800 effectively doubles the bandwidth of the original FireWire 400 interface The new FireWire 800 interface offers truly impressive results with speeds up to 800Mb s for a single bus and even greater for several buses in RAID O configurations Other key advancements include the support of increased cab
12. used as dIE oes replacement for tape in some instances 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 1 1 What Your LaCie Drive Can Do e Burn videos for playback on computers and DVD players e Play edit organize and burn your digital music e Save large data projects or make backups LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 2 Your LaCie Drive User s Manual page 9 Tech Note Mac Users USB Connectivity For optimal performance under the Mac OS it is 2 1 Minimum System Requirements recommended that you use the FireWire interface unless you are using a G3 or are ruming Mac OS 10 2 8 or later on a computer with a Hi Speed USB 2 0 PC or PCI card All versions of Hardware Requirements the Mac OS before Mac OS 10 2 8 Computer equipped with a FireWire or USB interface card do not support the transfer rates of Hi Speed USB 2 0 and all data transfers 2 Your LaCie Drive 2 1 1 Mac Users X System Requirements will be made at the slower USB 1 1 Double Layer Recording Single Layer Recording rates e 8 5GB Double Layer disc e 4 7GB Single Layer disc e ZOOMHZz G4 or later e ZOOMHz G4 or later DVD Playback e Mac OS 10 2 or later e Mac OS 9 1 or later At the time of publica
13. 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms Class B EN60950 EN55022 EN50082 1 EN61000 3 2 With reference to the following conditions 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive 89 336 EEC EMC Directive Laser Products This equipment is certified to comply with DHHS Rule 21 CFR Chapter subchapter J in effect as of date of manufacture This equipment is classified as a Class Laser product and no hazardous laser radiation is emitted outside the drive LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive Precautions User s Manual page 6 Health Safety and General Use Precautions The drive you have just purchased includes a laser diode device which classifies it as a Laser Class I product This laser is not dangerous for the user under normal operating conditions However we strongly advise you not to place any reflective objects in the disc loading system due to the risk of exposure to laser emissions that may be reflected by such objects 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 These precautions include but are not limited to the following Health and Safety Precautions e Read this User s Manual carefully and follow the correct
14. 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 AOOMHz or faster The decoder software will give you smoother images when playing DVD Video discs using your drive as with any application the more RAM you have the better playback performance will be 2 Purchase and install a PCI MPEG 2 decoder card if your PC is equipped with a processor that is 4AOOMHz or slower The decoder card should help you obtain better performance during playback with your LaCie drive LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive Foreword User s Manual page 36 5 6 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 LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive the data is transferred from the drive to the computer via the FireWire or USB interface The data is fed from the drive through the FireWire port on the drive and passes fo the computer through the FireWire host bus adapter interface FireWire Computer manufacturer s implementation of the FireWire host bus adapter interfaces vary widely For computers running Windows 2000 and later the FireWire interface which is referred to as either IEEE 1394 or iLink on PCs is less common as a native host bus adapter Nearly all recent A
15. Hi Speed USB 2 0 port on the back of the LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive into an available USB port on your computer transfer rates you need to be connected to a Hi Speed USB 2 0 host interface Otherwise you will be limited to USB 1 1 speeds For more information please see sections 5 6 Optimizing Data Transfers 7 USB Questions amp Answers Connect the other end of the Hi Speed USB 2 0 cable J Tech Note To achieve HiSpeed USB 2 0 data USB Cable computer end USB part It may take a few seconds for your computer to recognize the drive and assign it a letter Windows CD and DVD icons are similiar only the name is different e coDrive p Computer models vary Please consult your computer s User s Manual for the exact location of your interface LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 3 Installing Your LaCie Drive User s Manual page 24 3 4 Connecting Multiple Devices FireWire The FireWire interface standard allows for the connection of up to 63 devices on the bus called daisy chaining with a maximum of 16 devices on one branch FireWire s support of daisy chaining means that you can connect one FireWire device directly to a computer s 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 avail
16. LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive How To Use This Manual User s Manual How To Use This Manual In the toolbar KI 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 Click on any red text to automatically jump to more information about that topic Printing While optimized for onscreen viewing the pages of this manual are formatted for printing on 8 1 2 x 11 and A4 sized paper giving you the option fo print the entire manual or just a specific page or section To Exit From the Menu bar at the top of your screen select File gt Quit Icons Used In This Manual Italicized paragraphs feature an icon describing the type of information being given C Important Info This icon refers to an important step that must be followed Tech Note This icon refers to tips to help maximize performance Caution This icon indicates a potential hazard and gives tips on how fo avoid them LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive User s Manua Table of Contents 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 Cables And Connectors 3 Installing Your LaCie Drive 3 1 Installing The LaCie DVD Utilitie
17. USB devices won t run any faster they can work alongside Hi Speed USB 2 0 devices on the same bus However if you plug in a Hi Speed USB 2 0 device to a USB bus the speed of the Hi Speed USB 2 0 device will decrease to 12Mb s LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 7 USB Questions amp 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 A hub which you hook up directly to a USB connector on your computer usually has 4 or 7 output connections enabling you to connect the same number of peripherals One of the hub s main functions is to regenerate signals that lose part of their strength as they are transmitted via the USB cable By connecting yet another hub to a connector on the existing hub you can then plug in a new set of peripherals and so on up to a maximum of 127 Some hubs have no power supply and others are self powered When you choose a hub opt for the self powered variety as they have their own AC adapter The most powerful hubs provide 0 5A of power to each port If you buy a hub make sure that it supports per port switching This function prevents the entire chain of peripherals from freezing up if one of them is not working properly or is down Will Hi Speed USB 2 0 Devices Work On USB Hubs And Vice Versa You can use your Hi Speed USB 2 0 devices with USB hubs bu
18. a FireWire 800 host port The 4 pin or 6 pin end of the FireWire cable must be connected to the FireWire 400 port of the device and the 9 pin end must be connected to the FireWire 800 port When FireWire 400 and FireWire 800 devices are mixed all transfer rates revert to the original FireWire 400 speed What Do I Do If My Computer Does Not Have A FireWire Port Most computers manufactured today incorporate at least one FireWire port If your computer does not have a native port you can install one by adding a PCI or PCMCIA host bus adapter card Please contact your computer supply specialist for a specific card that will work with your system For more information about the FireWire interface please visit www lacie com technologies LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 7 USB Questions amp Answers User s Manual page 39 7 USB Questions amp Answers What Are The Benefits Of The USB Interfaces e Cross platform Use your USB peripherals on both Mac and Windows platforms e Hot Swappable No need to shut down or restart your computer when adding or removing a USB device Plug it in and its ready e Automatic configuration Once your device is connected your computer recognizes the device and automatically configures the necessary software e Daisy Chaining with USB ports on your computer you can connect up to 127 peripherals using hubs e Easy Installation One standardized port and plug combination makes it simple to connect
19. able FireWire port You can connect a maximum of 16 devices in this manner To optimize performance however you should connect your drive directly to a built in port on your computer USB Technically you can connect up to 127 individual USB peripherals at one time However you probably will not use more than 6 to 8 peripherals on your USB system Most computers only have two USB ports so you would need a hub to connect more than two peripheral drives The hub regenerates the signals generally providing between 4 to 7 connections To add even more drives connect a new hub to a connector of the original hub creating a new series of peripherals etc But the hub slows down the transfer rate by lengthening the path of the signal To optimize performance connect your drive directly to one of the built in ports in your computer be connected to a Hi Speed USB 2 0 port or hub If a Hi Speed USB 2 0 equipped device is connected to a USB 1 1 port or hub all speeds will revert to USB 1 1 data transfer rates For the best performance connect your Hi Speed USB 2 0 equipped device directly to a Hi Speed USB 2 0 port on your computer and avoid connecting USB 1 1 devices to the same port as they may slow all speeds to the USB 1 1 transfer rates C Important Info To achieve Hi Speed USB 2 0 data transfer speeds a Hi Speed USB 2 0 equipped device must LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 3 Installing Your LaCie Drive User s Manual page 25 3 5 Disconnec
20. ace to work correctly To close your LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive press the Open Close button on the front of the drive Caution e Do not force the tray closed You will damage the drive e Always remove discs before transporting the drive e Never move the drive while it is in operation 4 3 Accessing Discs Windows Users The CD or DVD volume will appear in My Computer Click on My Computer to view the contents of the CD or DVD and to have access to the folders and files on it You can also gain access to the files and folders contained on the disc by going into Windows Explorer and clicking on the CD DVD ROM drive icon Mac Users The CD or DVD volume will appear as an icon on the Desktop Click on the icon to have access to the contents of the CD or DVD LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 4 Using Your LaCie Drive User s Manual page 29 4 4 Writing Discs The following is a brief overview of some of the recording terminology to help you understand how to use your drive to write discs Important Note Please refer to your recording software s user s guide for information on how fo best use your 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 Differs from the CD R DAO method because the lead in data area and lead out areas are all written sequentially Increm
21. acie com it contact LaCie Netherlands Contact Us At http www lacie com nl contact LaCie Spain Contact Us At http www lacie com es support request LaCie Switzerland Contact Us At http www lacie com chfr contact LaCie USA Contact Us At http www lacie com contact LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 10 Warranty User s Manual page 54 10 Warranty LaCie warrants your drive against any defect in material and workmanship under normal use for the period designated on your warranty certificate In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period LaCie will at its option repair or replace the defective drive This warranty is void if e The drive was operated stored in abnormal use or maintenance conditions e The drive is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification or alteration is expressly authorized in writing by LaCie e The drive was subjected to abuse neglect lightning strike electrical fault improper packaging or accident e The drive was installed improperly e The serial number of the drive is defaced or missing e The broken part is a replacement part such as a pickup tray etc e 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 LaCie will not under any circumstances be liable for direct special or consequ
22. ake sure that your computer is not accessing the drive and then follow the steps in section 3 5 Disconnecting Your LaCie Drive After you have disconnected the drive push the blue On Off button on the front of the drive to when you turn your computer on and off DVD Video playback will not work The drive s media tray will not open turn the drive off Do you have a DVD ROM Combo or SuperDrive installed in your computer Have you tried dragging the disc s icon to the Trash Has a running software program locked the eject function At the time of publication May 2004 Apple does not support DVD playback over external DVD drives if there is not a DVD drive DVD ROM Combo or SuperDrive installed in the host computer If your system does not have a built in DVD drive in order to enable DVD playback you will need to utilize a third party software utility Drag the disc icon onto the Trash icon The disc should then eject automatically If this does not work try using the eject funtcion of the software program that you are using To check disconnect the interface cable then reconnect and push the Open Close button If the disc still will not eject go to section 4 5 1 Emergency Ejection of Discs for more information on how to eject your media LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive User s Manual Questions to Ask Is the disc already full The Problem The drive s media tray automatically ejects a disc when y
23. 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 e Your LaCie drive s serial number e Operating system Mac OS or Windows and version e Computer brand and model e Names of CD or DVD drives installed on your computer e Amount of memory installed e Names of any other devices installed on your computer LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive User s Manual 9 Contacting Customer Support page 53 LaCie Australia Contact Us Af http www lacie com au contact LaCie Canada Contact Us At http www lacie com caen contact English LaCie Finland Contact Us Af hitp www lacie com fi contact LaCie Germany Contact Us At http www lacie com de contact LaCie Japan Contact Us At hitp www lacie co jp LaCie Norway Contact Us At hitp www lacie com no contact LaCie Sweden Contact Us At http www lacie com se contact LaCie United Kingdom amp Ireland Contact Us At http www lacie com uk support request LaCie Grand Export Contact Us At http www lacie com intl contact LaCie Technical Support LaCie Belgium Contact Us At http www lacie com be contact LaCie Denmark Contact Us At http www lacie com dk contact LaCie France Contact Us At http www lacie com fr contact LaCie Italy Contact Us At http www l
24. ce s icon no longer appears on the desktop the drive can be disconnected F f 4 fe li Trash Mac OS 9 x Mac OS 10 x i i 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 However there are important steps to follow for your drive to function properly When changing from a Hi Speed USB 2 0 connection to a FireWire connection and vice versa follow these steps Q Follow the steps in section 3 5 Disconnecting Your LaCie Drive to unmount the drive Disconnect the USB or FireWire cable Connect either the USB or FireWire cable After switching between interfaces you may need to quit the application that you were using fo access the drive and then reboot the program The drive should then be visible and accessible LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 4 Using Your LaCie Drive User s Manual page 27 4 Using Your LaCie Drive 4 1 Supported DVD CD Formats Your LaCie drive is compatible with most popular DVD and CD formats Format Type of Disc Record Read DVD DVD R9 DL X X DVD R X X DVD RW X X DVD R 4 7GB for General use Ver 2 0 X X DVD ROM X DVD R 3 95GB 4 7GB for Authoring gt X DVD R General use only for write X X DVD RW General use only for w
25. d or destroyed Bit The smallest measure of computerized data either a 1 or a O Eight bits equal one byte or one character Block A very small section of the storage media comprised of one or more sectors A block is the smallest amount of space allocated on a drive for data storage By default a sector of data consists of 512 bytes Buffer RAM cache that is faster than the data that is being delivered Buffers are used so data may be stored and delivered to the receiving item as it is needed Bus Electronic links that enable data to flow between the processor RAM and extension cables peripherals Byte A sequence of adjacent binary digits or bits considered as a unit 8 bits in length There are 8 bits in 1 byte See also MB Megabyte or GB Gigabyte Cache ing This is an area of electronic storage usually RAM set aside to store frequently used data from electro mechanical storage hard drives floppy disks CD DVD ROM tape cartridges etc Therefore storing frequently used data in RAM can enhance your system s overall response to disk intensive operations significantly Configuration When talking about a PC configuration is understood to be the sum of the internal and external components of the system including memory disk drives the keyboard the video subsystem and other peripherals such as the mouse modem or printer The configuration also implies software the operating system and various device mana
26. d more disc space can be utilized because there is no need for gaps between tracks Track at Once TAO A CD writing process where data is added one track at a time and the data can be added at a later time The CD being written to though can only be read in the CD rewritable drive that is recording it until the disc is finalized meaning that no more data can be added There is also a gap of 2 seconds added between tracks which will be heard as noise in some audio players needs a constant stream of data 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 turn down the recording speed and consult section 5 6 Optimizing Data Transfers Tech Note Buffer Underrun The recording of a disc is a system intensive application and the rewritable drive LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 4 Using Your LaCie Drive User s Manual page 31 4 5 Ejecting Discs accessed by the computer You may injure yourself and damage the drive and or your computer system Do not transport the drive with the tray open or with a DVD or CD disc inside it Doing so may damage the drive and or data stored on the disc and will void your warranty Caution Do not attempt to open the drive s disc tray or remove the DVD or CD while the unit is in use and being Windows Users After you have finished using th
27. dance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the reseller or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded cables and I O cards must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 C Voltage Directive 73
28. drive for the first time the hardware or software MPEG II decoder will detect if the setting of your drive is the same as on the DVD Video If not a message will appear on your screen and you will be asked to change the RPC setting of your drive Important Note You can only change the RPC of your drive four times The RPC setting is copied into an internal C component in the drive This chip makes an average of the first five readings and sets the drive to the most read zone After this it will not be possible to change or reset the RPC of the drive Example You change the RPC Zone to play a Zone 1 DVD Video and then you change to a Zone 2 DVD Video You switch back and forth between the zones a total of five times twice in Zone and three times in Zone 2 Your drive will then be set on Zone 2 without the possibility to reset the drive later on in order to view DVD Video discs from Zone 1 LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 5 Tech Tips User s Manual page 35 5 5 User Advice On MPEG 2 Decoders All DVD Video material is compressed using MPEG 2 compression DVD Video with full motion video and multi channel sound multi lingual soundtracks surround sound etc is a data hungry application Without compression you would only be able to fit a 5 minute movie onto a 4 5GB disc the DV format is equivalent to 13GB per hour MPEG 2 compression allows you to fit a full length feature film plus bonus material on just one disc In order to play
29. e Tech Note Your LaCie drive is compatible with the Sony We and DV interfaces 6 pin to 4 pin cables In order to use your drive with these interfaces you must use an appropriate LaCie certified interface cable sold separately Please contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support for the appropriate cable Connect the other end of the FireWire cable into an available FireWireport on your computer FireWire 400 port O It may take a few seconds for your computer to recognize the drive and assign it a letter Windows CD and DVD icons are similiar only the name is different a CD Drive Ds Computer models vary Please consult your computer s User s Manual for the exact location of your interface LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 3 Installing Your LaCie Drive User s Manual page 23 Windows 98SE Me 2000 and XP USB Installation After the first connection of a USB based peripheral Windows 2000 and XP detect the drive and will install it automatically as a new peripheral even if you have previously installed it on another port on the same USB bus Let Windows 2000 and XP install the USB drivers of your LaCie drive Important Info Windows 98SE and Me Users IF you will o be using your drive s USB port you will need to install the USB 2 0 Drivers included on the LaCie DVD Utilities CD Hi Speed USB 2 0 cable device end ROM Connect the device end of the Hi Speed USB2 0 cable into the
30. e also functionally similiar to CD R media and have the same capacity as DVD R discs e There are two types of DVD R discs DVD R General which are intended for home applications and DVD R Authoring which are intended for professional DVD Video development applications DVD RW Discs e Best sutied for backing up and archiving digital content e These discs serve the same general purpose as CD RW media but with 4 7GB of space versus 650MB e Discs can be written and erased up to 1 000 times CD R Discs e Best sutied for recording audio CDs store photos and data CDs e Files can not be deleted from CD R discs and you cannot write over existing files on a CD R disc CD RW Discs e Best suited for passing medium sized files around an office or among students e Discs can be reformated up to 1 000 times and files can be written over e Most CD ROM drives and audio CD players cannot read CD RW discs LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 5 Tech Tips User s Manual page 33 5 2 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 e Universal Disk Format UDF e ISO 9660 e Mac OS Extended UDF This file system was developed to ensure consistency
31. e drive and the computer is no longer accessing it push the Open Close button Fig 4 2 2 When the disc tray is fully open remove the DVD or CD After removing the disc gently push in the disc tray or push on the Open Close button to close it You can also go into My Computer and right click the drive icon In the drop down menu that follows select the Eject option The disc tray will open then you can access your media Mac Users Drag the DVD CD icon on the desktop to the Trash The drive s tray will then open Remove the DVD or CD Gently push in the disc tray or push the Open Close button to close it 4 5 1 Emergency Ejection of Discs In the event that a CD or DVD cannot be ejected with the Open Close button and the software is not controlling the drive use the emergency eject operation to open the disc tray First switch off your computer and the drive and unplug the drive s power Caution Make sure the drive is off and the power unplugged before attempting the emergency ejection procedure On the front of the drive is the Emergency Eject Hole Fig 4 2 2 Insert a small metal poker such as an unbent paper clip into the Emergency Eject Hole until the poker presses against the manual eject mechanism You will feel the mechanism eject the disc tray Only use this method when the Open Close button is not working LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 5 Tech Tips User s Manual page 32 5 Tech Tips 5 1 CD and DVD Media Definitions
32. eWire port connectors speeds on a single bus on certain computers FireWire icon dd O FireWire has the following features e Hot pluggable devices can be added and removed while the bus is active e Isochronous data delivery FireWire supports real time data delivery FireWire e Flexible up to 63 devices can be connected on a single bus iD a i i 6 to 6 pin cable Connects FireWire 400 devices to FireWire 400 ports iLink icon FireWire Cables DV icon IN Hi Speed USB 2 0 USB is a serial input output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a USB Icons computer or to each other Hi Speed USB 2 0 is the latest implementation of this These icons will help you easily standard and it provides the necessary bandwidth and data transfer rates to support identify the USB interfaces They high speed devices such as hard drives CD DVD drives and digital cameras appear on USB cables and next to the USB port connectors on certain Benefits of the USB standard include computers e Backwards compatibility Hi Speed USB 2 0 works with the original USB specifications e Hot swappable no need to shut down or restart your computer when adding or removing devices CERTIFIED USB USB 2 0 icon mm CERTIFIED US USB 1 1 icon Hi Speed USB 2 0 2 0 cable Connects USB devices to USB ports USB Cables LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 3 Installing Your LaCie Drive User s Manua page 15 3 Installing Yo
33. ecorded onto the disc Firmware Permanent or semi permanent instructions and data programmed directly into the circuitry of a programmable read only memory or an electronically erasable programmable read only memory chip Used for controlling the operation of the computer or tape drive Distinct from the software which is stored in random access memory and can be altered Folder A list created on a disk to store files Creating folders and sub folders enables you to organize the storage of your files in a logical hierarchical manner so that you can find and manage them more easily Format ting ted This is a process where a device is prepared to record data In this process the hard disk writes special information onto its own recording surfaces into areas blocks that are ready to accept user data Since this operation causes all current user data stored on the hard disk to be lost this is an infrequent operation that usually only happens at the factory that created the hard disk It is unusual for something to happen to a hard disk that requires the end user to initially perform this operation GB GigaByte This value is normally associated with data storage capacity Basically it means a thousand million or a billion bytes In fact it equals 1 073 741 824 bytes or 1 024 x 1 024 x 1 024 Hardware Physical components of a computer system including the computer itself and peripherals such as printers modems mice etc Ho
34. ect devices directly to the computer For more information see section 5 6 Optimizing Data Transfers LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive User s Manual The Problem DVD Video playback does not work Questions to Ask Have you installed the appropriate MPEG 2 software decoder Do you have a Pentium II 350 MHz or equivalent processor or greater Has the LaCie drive been set as the default DVD drive in your DVD playback software Are you running other software programs simultaneously If using Windows do you have a Pentium II 350 MHz or equivalent processor or greater Are you running other software programs simultaneously 8 Troubleshooting page 50 Possible Solutions Ensure that the MPEG 2 software has been installed correctly See the help section of the software program for more information Check your processor Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System gt General tab If your processor does not meet the minimum requirements see section 2 1 Minimum System Requirements you may need to purchase an MPEG 2 decoder card Consult your computer supply specialist for details Consult the help section of your DVD playback software for information on how to configure your drive as your computer s default DVD player Check to see if other programs are running If so close them Depending on your computer s configuration playback may be possible only if the DVD player software is the only program
35. ed on our Web site www lacie com One of these FAQs may provide an answer to your specific question You can also visit the drivers pages where the most recent software updates will be available If you need further assistance please contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Technical Support see 9 Contacting Customer Service 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 If your manual does not reflect the configurations of the product that you purchased please check our Web site for the most current version available These Troubleshooting tips are divided up by operating system A 8 2 Windows Users click here aa 8 1 Mac Users click here rd COMPATIBLE Mac LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 8 Troubleshooting User s Manual page 42 8 1 Mac Users The Problem The drive is not recognized by the computer Questions to Ask Does your computer s configuration meet the minimum system requirements for use with this drive Is the drive s power supply connected and turned on Did you follow the correct installation steps for the specific interface and operating system Is there an icon for the drive appear on the desktop Are both ends of the FireWire USB
36. ed to a Hi Speed USB 2 0 port on your computer Does your computer or operating system support Hi Speed USB 2 02 Are you using a certified Hi Speed USB 2 0 cable to connect your drive Is the LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive connected directly to the host computer The drive is working slowly 8 Troubleshooting page 49 Possible Solutions If your drive is connected to a USB port or hub this is normal A Hi Speed USB 2 0 device can only operate at Hi Speed USB 2 0 performance levels when it is connected directly to a Hi Speed USB 2 0 port or hub Otherwise the Hi Speed USB 2 0 device will operate at the slower USB transfer rates For more information please see sections 5 6 Optimizing Data Transfers and 7 USB Questions And Answers Check to see that the Hi Speed USB 2 0 drivers for both your host bus adapter and device have been installed correctly If in doubt un install the drivers and re install them See sections 2 1 Minimum System Requirements and 5 6 Optimizing Data Transfers for more information Ensure that the cable you are using has been properly certified The Hi Speed USB 2 0 cable that was shipped with your LaCie drive has been properly certified and tested to comply with USB standards Make sure that your LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive is connected directly to the computer see section 3 3 Connecting The Interface Cable for more information For best performance avoid daisy chain configurations and conn
37. eneral Use Precautions e 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 Inversely placing your drive in an environment that is too cold or humid may damage the unit e Do not block the ventilation outlets on the rear of the drive These help to keep your drive cool during operation Blocking the ventilation outlets may cause damage to your drive and cause an increased risk of short circuiting or fire e Always unplug the drive if there is a risk of lightning or if it will not be used for an extended period of time Otherwise there is an increased risk of electrical shock short circuiting or fire e Do not place heavy objects on top of the drive or use excessive force on its buttons connectors and tray Doing so increases the risk of damage to the device e Always place your drive in a horizontal position before using it Otherwise it may fall causing damage to the device and or corruption or loss of data e Always remove the disc from the disc tray before transporting your drive Otherwise written data may be destroyed or the drive s internal components may be damaged Never use excessive force on the disc loading system discs should be inserted effortlessly into your drive If you detect a problem consult the Troubleshooti
38. ental Recording IR A DVD writing process that is similiar to the Session at Once SAO CD R writing method files may be added directly to the DVD R disc one recording at a time instead of recording the files to a hard drive before writing the disc The minimum recorded size though must be at least 32KB even if the file to be recorded is smaller than that and capacities and write speeds are decreased due to the overhead of combined lead in out areas and data Also the disc must be finalized before it may be played back by a drive other than the drive recording the disc Multi Border Recording MBR A DVD writing process that is very similiar to IR MBR allows you to make an IR disc and then play the disc back on a device that recognizes this type of recording method MBR creates a very short boundary zone around a recording session so a compatible player or DVD ROM drive does not attempt to play beyond the border of the recorded area instead allowing the unfinalized disc to be read by a player that supports this recording method Restricted Overwriting RO A DVD writing process that only applies to DVD RW discs With this method if a disc has already been written to new data segments can be randomly inserted anywhere within the recorded boundary New data however can only be added to an area of the disc that has already been recorded over and from the point where the last session was stopped Session at Once SAO A DVD writing proc
39. ential damages such as but not limited to damage or loss of property or equipment loss of profits or revenues cost of replacement goods or expense or inconvenience caused by service interruptions 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 Under no circumstances will any person be entitled to any sum greater than the purchase price paid for the drive To obtain warranty service call LaCie Technical Support You will be asked to provide your LaCie products serial number and you may be asked to furnish proof of purchase to confirm that the drive is still under warranty All drives returned to LaCie must be securely packaged in their original box and shipped with postage prepaid Important Info Register online for free technical support www lacie com register 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 Backup 1 The act of creating at least one additional copy of data onto a different and safe storage device from where it can be retrieved at a later time if needed 2 A copy of a file directory or volume on a separate storage device from the original for the purposes of retrieval in case the original is erased damage
40. eps in section 3 6 Switching Interfaces hub if you are using USB Your computer will not recognize the daisy chained device if the interfaces are mixed ie a FireWire device attached to a drive that is connected to the computer via the Hi Speed USB 2 0 interface Js Note To connect additional devices you must be using the same interface either FireWire or USB and a e For more information about connecting additional FireWire or USB devices to the LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive please see section 3 4 Connecting Multiple Devices LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 3 Installing Your LaCie Drive User s Manual page 19 Mac OS 9 x and Mac OS 10 x FireWire Installation Connect one end of the FireWire cable into the FireWire port a 1 on the back of the LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive FireWire 400 Cable 6 pin end Connect the other end of the FireWire cable into an available FireWire port on It may take a few seconds for the drive to your computer appear on your desktop and an icon will only appear when there is a DVD or CD in the drive FireWire 400 port CD and DVD icons are similiar only the name is different AR i O i n a k ap oe 2 Untitled CD Mac OS X Mac OS 9 CD DVD Icon CD DVD Icon Computer models vary Please consult your computer s User s Manual for the exact location of your interface LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 3 Installing Your LaCie
41. er Now when you want to use this set simply go back into Extensions Manager choose your new set from the Selected Sets pull down menu LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive User s Manual Questions to Ask Are there other USB or FireWire devices connected to the same port or hub The Problem The drive is not running noticeably faster when connected via Hi Speed USB 2 0 Are you operating in Mac OS 9 x Are you operating in Mac OS 10 x Is the drive connected to a USB port on your computer or to a USB hub Is the drive connected to a Hi Speed USB 2 0 port on your computer Does your computer or operating system support Hi Speed USB 2 02 8 Troubleshooting page 44 Possible Solutions Disconnect any other USB or FireWire devices and see if the drive s performance increases Apple does not support the Hi Speed USB 2 0 standard under Mac OS 9 x You will be limited to the slower transfer rates of the original USB standard For more information please see 5 6 Optimizing Data Transfers Apple has only recently begun incorporating native Hi Speed USB 2 0 ports in their computers To achieve Hi Speed USB 2 0 transfer rates you will need to add a Hi Speed USB 2 0 PCI or PC card to your computer For more information please see 5 6 Optimizing Data Transfers If your drive is connected to a USB port or hub this is normal A Hi Speed USB 2 0 device can only operate at Hi Speed USB 2 0 performance levels when it
42. es reference the amount of data that a disc can hold they represent the total amount in terms of gigabytes GB or a billion bytes 1000 x 1000 x 1000 bytes This number though is not the way in which a computer addresses the data to a computer the value is binary and larger than a billion bytes 1 073 741 824 1024 x 1024 x 1024 bytes Therefore when you put in a 4 7GB DVD disc the actual available capacity is 4 38GB and a 8 5GB Double Layer disc has an actual available capacity of 7 95GB LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 5 Tech Tips User s Manual page 34 5 4 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 This RPC setting may be changed using your hardware or software MPEG II decoder please refer to the documentation supplied with your decoder for more information DVD Video discs that do not feature RPC II encoding may be played on all DVD players set to Zone 1 The worldwide RPC zones are Zone 1 USA and Canada Zone 2 Europe Japan the Middle East and South Africa Zone 3 Southeast Asia including Hong Kong Zone 4 Australia New Zealand Central and South America Zone 5 Northwest Asia North Africa Zone 6 China When you insert a DVD Video disc into your
43. ess which is similar to DAO where all of the information is written in one session but SAO allows for the ability to begin another session and record at a later time This mode allows for greater control of the recording process than Packet Writing PW or TAO and more disc space can be utilized because there is no need for gaps between tracks Packet Writing PW A writing process that is very useful for data backup Buffer underrun is impossible in this mode because the data is written in packets of a few KBs 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 This mode allows for the most control of the recording process for audio CDs because the gap between tracks can be set and the maximum capacity of the CD can be utilized Packet Writing PW A CD writing process that is very useful for data backup but cannot be used to write audio CDs Buffer underrun is impossible in this mode because the data is written in packets of a few KBs Session at Once SAO A CD writing process which is similar to DAO where all of the information is written in one session but SAO allows for the ability to begin another session and record at a later time This mode allows for greater control of the recording process than PW or TAO an
44. flict with other device drivers or extensions Are you running Mac OS 9 x 8 Troubleshooting page 43 Possible Solutions Try connecting the drive directly to the computer For best performance and reliability connect the LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive directly to the computer Contact LaCie Technical Support for help 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 If you do not plan on using iTunes or DiscBurner follow these steps 1 From the Apple Menu go to Control Panels and open the Extensions Manager 2 Scroll down to the Extensions folder and disable uncheck the USB Authoring Support and the FireWire Authoring Support 3 Click on the Restart button to restart your computer A Launch the recording software again and check to see if it recognizes the drive now If you plan on using both the recording software and iTunes or DiscBurner you may want to create a separate Extension Set for the recording software 1 From the Apple Menu go to Control Panels and open the Extensions Manager 2 Press the Duplicate Set button 3 Give the new Extension set a name such as Writing A Scroll down to the Extensions folder and disable uncheck the USB Authoring Support and the FireWire Authoring Support 5 Click on the Restart button to restart your comput
45. ftware known as a peripheral driver Port hardware A connection component SCSI port for example that enables a microprocessor to communicate with a compatible peripheral Port software A memory address that identifies the physical circuit used to transfer information between a microprocessor and a peripheral J RAM Random Access Memory Generally referred to as a computer s memory An integrated circuit memory chip that allows information to be stored and retrieved by a microprocessor or controller The information can be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible 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 Seek time is CPU independent meaning that seek time is the same for a disk drive whether it is attached to a computer or not Software In a nutshell software is a set of instructions for the computer A set of instructions to perform a particular task is called a program There are two main types of software system software an operating system such as Mac OS or Windows which controls the operation of the computer and application software programs such as Word or Excel which enable users to perform tas
46. gers drivers as well as hardware settings and options set by the user via configuration files Controller This is a component or an electronic card referred to in this case as a controller card such as PCI or PCMCIA cards that enables a computer to communicate with or manage certain peripherals The controller manages the operation of the peripheral associated with it and links the PC bus to the peripheral via a ribbon cable inside the PC An external controller is an expansion card which fills one of the free slots inside your PC and which enables a peripheral CD ROM drive scanner or printer for instance to be connected to the computer Cross platform Term that refers to a device that is able to be operated by both Mac and Windows operating systems Data Stream The flow of data that accomplishes a task usually related to moving data from storage to computer RAM or between storage devices 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 Most peripherals will not operate correctly if at all if the appropriate drivers are not installed on the system File System Links the physical map of a disc to its logical structure Thanks to the file system users and computers can easily display path directories and files r
47. is connected directly to a Hi Speed USB 2 0 port or hub Otherwise the Hi Speed USB 2 0 device will operate at the slower USB transfer rates For more information please see sections 5 6 Optimizing Data Transfers and 7 USB Questions And Answers Check to see that the Hi Speed USB 2 0 drivers for both your host bus adapter and device have been installed correctly If in doubt un install the drivers and re install them See sections 2 1 Minimum System Requirements and 5 6 Optimizing Data Transfers for more information LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive User s Manual The Problem The drive is working slowly Questions to Ask Is the LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive connected directly to the host computer 8 Troubleshooting page 45 Possible Solutions Make sure that your LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive is connected directly to the computer see section 3 3 Connecting The Interface Cable for more information For best performance avoid daisy chain configurations and connect devices directly to the computer For more information see section 5 6 Optimizing Data Transfers The drive turns on and off This is normal Your drive has an autoswitching power feature which means that if your drive is connected to your computer turning the computer on will automatically turn the drive on Likewise turning the computer off will automatically turn the drive off If you wish to power off the drive while it is connected to your computer first m
48. ks such as word processing spreadsheet creation graphics etc Storage In computers any equipment in which information may be kept PCs generally use disk units and other external storage media diskettes CD ROMs magnetic disks etc for permanent storage of information Striping Spreading data evenly over multiple disk drives to enhance performance Data striping can be performed on a bit byte or block basis for optimum application performance Transfer Rate The rate at which the drive sends and receives data from the controller Transfer rates for reading data from the disk drive may not be the same as the transfer rate for writing data to the disk drive Transfer rates are CPU dependent meaning that regardless of how great a transfer rate your drive is capable of the actual transfer rate can only be as fast as the slowest of your hard drive and computer Volume A desktop mountable storage area may be a partition of a hard drive a removable disk or a cartridge Typically measured in Megabytes or Gigabytes Utility Software designed to perform maintenance tasks on the system or its components Examples include backup programs programs to retrieve files and data on disk programs for preparing or formatting a disk or and resource editors
49. ling distances and a newly enhanced arbitration architecture Utilizing cables constructed of professional grade glass optical fiber when both devices are connected via a FireWire 800 hub FireWire 800 can burst data across 100 meters of cable The new arbitration scheme greatly improves on the existing architecture by incorporating advanced 8B10B data encoding based on codes used by Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel which reduces signal distortion and also improves the arbitration time by prepping the arbitration while the current data packet is being sent so that data is sent as soon as the current transmission is completed LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 6 FireWire Questions amp 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 amp 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 Whether connecting game consoles personal video recorders home stereo equipment digital TVs hard drives CD DVD RW drives printers scanners tape drives or other digital hardware equipment FireWire is well suited to handle all these various requirements With the advent of the new FireWire 800 standard the revolu
50. nclude but ae nor limited to the sustained data transfer rates for the following speeds following applications Finder iTunes e 8x 11 08MB s e 4x 5 54MB s iPhoto Backup Disk Utility and DVD 2x 2 77MB s 1x 1 385MB s Studio Pro LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 2 Your LaCie Drive User s Manual page 10 2 1 2 Windows Users aa MICROSOFT WINDOWS COMPATIBLE Hardware Requirements Computer equipped with a FireWire IEEE 1394 iLink DV or Hi Speed USB 2 0 interface card Tech Note in order to utilize the USB interface for DVD creation your LaCie drive must be connected to a Hi Speed USB 2 0 interface USB 1 1 does not support the transfer rates required for DVD creation System Requirements Double Layer Recording Single Layer Recording e 8 5GB Double Layer disc e 4 7GB Single Layer disc e Windows 2000 SP4 or later or XP SP1 or later e Windows 98SE Me 2000 or XP e 500 MHz Intel Pentium III or equivalent e 500 MHz Intel Pentium III or equivalent e 128MB of RAM 256MB is recommended e 128MB of RAM Important Info MPEG encoding is a system intensive application and requires most of a CPU s power This process can fake several hours on slower systems Additional Requirements for DVD Playback and Pre Mastering SVGA video card supporting DirectDraw Standard Sound Blaster compatible sound card Microsoft DirectShow 6 4 or greater Monitor resolution of 1024 x 768 24 bit color Additional Requirements fo
51. ng section e Protect your drive from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage Dust can build up inside the device increasing the risk of damage or malfunction e Never use benzene paint thinners detergent or other chemical products to clean the outside of the drive Such products will disfigure and discolor the front panel and casing Instead use a soft dry cloth to wipe the device LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 1 Introduction User s Manual page 8 1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new LaCie d2 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 Supported DVD and CD Logos RW EyD EIE ET DVD ReWritable Rw ReWritable DVD R9 DL Logo DVD R RW Logo DVD R RW Logo CD R RW Logo Double Layer DVD Recording With the same technology that underpins Hollywood style DVD Videos Double Layer DL discs are compatible with most consumer set top DVD players and computer DVD ROM drives On one DVD R9 DL disc you ll be able to store up to four hours of MPEG 2 video sixteen hours of VHS quality video or increase the video bit rate for higher quality movies And with 8 5GB of storage space on a single DL disc they re ideal for archiving and backup applications and could even be
52. not use a power supply from Volt power supply To be able to use this feature you may need to purchase an appropriate adapter or cord Consult LaCie Technical Support for assistance in choosing the right adapter LaCie accepts no responsibility for any damage to the drive resulting from the use of an inappropriate adapter Using an adapter other than one authorized by LaCie will void your warranty C Important Info You may use your LaCie drive when in a foreign country thanks to its autoswitching 100 240 LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 3 Installing Your LaCie Drive User s Manual page 18 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 Important Info Windows Users Move to section 3 3 2 Windows Users to view installation steps for the Windows OS 3 3 1 Mac Users These installation steps are separated by interface To view the installation steps of the interface you plan on using click on the appropriate interface Mac OS 9 x and Mac OS 10 x FireWire Installation Mac OS 9 x and Mac OS 10 x USB Installation Important Info You can not have the FireWire and USB interfaces connected at the same time If you will be switching between interfaces you must also follow the st
53. ou try to record on it or the drive is not writing to CD DVD correctly Does the drive support the format of the disc you have inserted Is the disc damaged Has the recording software been installed correctly Has buffer underrun occurred has something interupted the stream of data to the recorder 8 Troubleshooting page 46 Possible Solutions Verifty the contents of the disc by using your recording software or viewing its contents by going to File and clicking on Get Info If after checking and it still won t record try using another piece of media Check section 4 1 Supported DVD amp CD Formats for information about the different formats supported by your drive Carefully inspect the disc Look to see if there are highly visible scratches to the recording surface the bright shiny reflective side of the disc If in doubt try another disc Double check the installation of your recording software and re install the software if necessary Review the recording software s troubleshooting and help sections for further tips about the recording software For the best recordings follow these tips to avoid buffer underrun interuptions e Quit all other running software programs before starting to record so that there are no other programs operating during the recording e De activate File Sharing if it is active e If you are making a direct recording such as a copy from a CD or a DVD make sure that the
54. pple computers have native FireWire interface ports The FireWire interfaces specify certain requirements filed under the OHCI Open Host Controller Interface standards All LaCie drives comply to OHCI standards and have been rigorously tested on computers that have host bus adapters that also comply to OHCI standards Unfortunately not all manufacturers respect these guidelines and anomalies may arise with computers that have host bus adapters that do not conform to OHCI standards For the best performance connect your LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive directly to a native FireWire port on your computer and avoid daisy chaining 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 LaCie Customer Support for more information or visit our Web site www lacie com 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 Hi Speed USB 2 0 drivers that enable the computer to control the card These drivers must be installed
55. procedure when setting up the device e Do not look inside or place your hand over the open DVD CD media tray Never look directly or indirectly with a mirror at the laser diode even when the device is not in operation If you expose your eyes or skin fo the laser inside you drive you risk damage or loss of your vision or other personal injury e Do not open your drive or attempt to disassemble or modify it Never insert any metallic object into the drive to avoid any risk of electrical shock fire short circuiting or dangerous emissions Your drive contains no user serviceable parts If it appears to be malfunctioning have it inspected by qualified LaCie service staff e Never expose your device to rain or use it near water or in damp or wet conditions Never place containers on it containing liquids that may spill into its openings Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock short circuiting fire or personal injury e Make sure that the computer and drive are electrically grounded If the devices are not grounded there is an increased risk of electrical shock e Do not listen to audio with headphones at an excessive volume for prolonged periods of time Doing so increases the risk of hearing damage or loss e Before listening to music with your drive set the volume control to minimum Sudden bursts of sound at loud volumes can cause immediate hearing damage or loss LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive Precautions User s Manual page 7 G
56. r DV Capturing and DVD Authoring Minimum of 128MB of RAM 256MB is recommended 1GB of free hard disk space for every 5 minutes of DV video capture 4 5GB of free hard disk space for copying a DVD Video disc 8GB of free hard disk space for copying a double layer DVD Video disc Additional Requirements for Roxio Easy CD amp DVD Creator and Easy Media Creator Easy CD amp DVD Creator Easy Media Creator Video Editing Intel Pentium IlI 500 MHz or faster Intel Pentium Ill 1 2 GHz or faster DV Analog to MPEG encoding Intel Pentium IlI 800 MHz or faster Intel Pentium Ill 1 2 GHz or faster hard drive that supports sustained data transfer rates for the following speeds C Important Info To ensure optimal recording results avoid copying from a CD or DVD and record directly from a e 8x 11 08MB s e Ax 5 54MB s e 2x 2 77MB s e Ix 1 385MB s LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 2 Your LaCie Drive User s Manual page 11 2 2 Package Contents Q LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 2 FireWire 6 pin to 6 pin cable 3 Hi Speed USB 2 0 cable 0 LaCie DVD Utilities CD ROM 2 Q Blank LaCie DVD R media Q Power supply and adapter cable be returned in its original packaging C Important Info Please keep your box In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced it must LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 2 Your LaCie Drive User s Manual page 12 2 3 Views Of The Drive Front View 2 3 1 On Off Button Powe
57. r 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 Use this button to turn your drive on and off 2 Media Tray Open the tray by pressing the load eject button then place a CD DVD 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 3 Open Close Button Push this button to open the disc tray 4 Disc LED Lights when a disc is loaded into the drive and lights in different patterns during operation 5 Emergency Eject Hole Used to eject the tray if the load eject button does not work In normal operation the eject button should always be used to unload the tray Please see section 4 5 1 Emergency Ejection Of Discs for more information LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 2 Your LaCie Drive User s Manual page 13 Rear View os dd ES z Qe 70 y 1 Ventilation Outlet These holes help to keep your drive cool during operation Be sure not to block these openings when using your drive 2 FireWire 400 Port This is where you plug in the FireWire 400 or iLink DV cables furnished with the drive See section 3 3 Connecting the Interface Cable for more information 3 Hi Speed USB 2 0 Port This is where you plug in the Hi Speed USB 2 0 cable furnished with the drive See section 3 3 Connec
58. rite X DVD ROM single and dual layer X DVD single and dual layer 80 mm disc X CD CD R X X CD RW supports AM2 X X CD ROM X CD ROM XA Mode form 1 form 2 X CD Extra X LaCie recommends that you use media from one of the following manufacturers Note When recording video audio or data to DVD R DL DVD R RW DVD R RW or CD R RW media e LaCie Apple e Taiyo Yuden e Sony e TDK e Verbatim e Ricoh Ideal recording techniques e Close all other open programs and disconnect from the internet e Copy data to your hard drive first e Use the correct media with the appropriate speed rating e 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 LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 4 Using Your LaCie Drive User s Manual page 28 4 2 Inserting Discs di Media Tray 2 Open Close Button Activity LED a Emergency Eject Hole DVD ReWritable 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 Gently push in the disc tray or push the Open Close button to close it Do not attempt to force the tray open you will damage the drive The power must be on in order to open the drive The drive must be on a flat surf
59. s 3 2 Connecting The Power Supply 3 3 Connecting The Interface Cable 3 3 1 Mac Users 3 3 2 Windows Users 3 4 Connecting Multiple Devices 3 5 Disconnecting Your LaCie Drive 3 6 Switching Interfaces 4 Using Your LaCie Drive 4 1 Supported DVD amp CD Formats 4 2 Inserting Discs 4 3 Accessing Discs 4 4 Writing Discs 4 4 1 DVD Writing Methods 4 4 2 CD Writing Methods 4 5 Ejecting Discs 4 5 1 Emergency Ejection Of Discs LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive Table of Contents User s Manua 5 Tech Tips 32 5 1 DVD amp CD Media Definitions 32 5 2 File System Formats Definitions 33 5 3 DVD Capacity 33 5 4 DVD Video Regional Playback Zones 34 5 5 User Advice On MPEG 2 Decoders 35 5 6 Optimizing Data Transfers 36 6 FireWire Questions amp Answers 37 7 USB Questions amp Answers 39 8 Troubleshooting 41 8 1 Mac Users 42 8 2 Windows Users 47 9 Contacting Customer Support 52 10 Warranty 54 Glossary 55 LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive Foreword User s Manual page 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 Trademarks Apple Mac Macintosh and FireWire are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Sony and iLink are registered trademarks of Sony Electronics Microsoft
60. s Users eDisconnect the FireWire USB cable wait 10 seconds and then reconnect eEnsure that the FireWire USB connectors are properly aligned FireWire USB cables can only be inserted one way Make sure that they are correctly oriented eCheck that the FireWire USB connectors are straight and fully seated int he FireWire USB ports Only use certified FireWire USB cables such as the cables provided with your LaCie drive If you have followed all of these steps and the drive is still not recognized shut down your computer wait 3 to 5 minutes restart your computer and try again LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 8 Troubleshooting User s Manual page 48 The Problem Questions to Ask Possible Solutions The drive is not Have the FireWire USB drivers Windows 98 SE amp Me Users Go to Start gt Settings gt recognized by the been installed correctly and Control Panel gt System gt Device Manager gt USB computer enabled Controller or IEEE 1394 Controller gt click on the plus sign next fo the controller icon and you should see your device listed Windows 98 SE Users Microsoft has released an IEEE 1394 Storage Supplement update to enhance compatibility and help alleviate lock ups Check Microsoft s Web site support microsoft com for more information Windows 2000 Users Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware tab gt Device Manager button gt USB Controller or IEEE 1394 Controller Click on
61. 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 e Reduce the write speed of the LaCie drive using the appropriate menu in the recording software LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive User s Manual 8 Troubleshooting page 47 8 2 Windows Users The Problem The drive is not recognized by the computer Questions to Ask Is there an icon for the drive in My Computer Does your computer s configuration meet the minimum system requirements for use with this drive Is the drive s power supply connected and turned on Did you follow the correct installation steps for the specific interface and operating system Are both ends of the FireWire USB cable firmly attached Possible Solutions Go into My Computer and look for an icon and drive letter assigned to the LaCie drive If the drive does not appear follow the rest of the Troubleshooting tips to isolate the problem Check section 2 1 Minimum System Requirements for more information Make sure that the power supply is properly connected see section 3 2 Connecting The Power Supply and that the outlet the power supply is connected to is also turned on Review the installation steps under 3 3 Connecting The Interface Cable 3 3 2 Window
62. st Bus Adapter HBA A printed circuit board that installs in a standard microcomputer and an interface between the device controller and the computer Also called a controller Initialize ed Initialization After a hard drive or other storage device is formatted and partitioned some special data needs to be written to it that helps the Mac and Windows create files and save data The process is called initialization This process like formatting causes all user data on the storage device to be lost Interface The protocol data transmitters data receivers logic and wiring that link one piece of computer equipment to another such as a hard drive to an adapter or an adapter to a system bus Protocol means a set of rules for operating the physical interface such as do not read or write before the drive is ready 1 O Input Output Refers to an operation program or device whose purpose is to enter data into or to extract data from a computer Isochronous Data transfer method that ensures that data flows continuously and at a steady rate These transfers provide guaranteed transmission opportunities at defined intervals 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 KB s Kilobytes per second A means of measuring throughput Mb
63. t the peripherals will be limited to USB performance levels There are Hi Speed USB 2 0 hubs that are able to communicate in three modes high speed 480Mb s full speed 12Mb s and low speed 1 5Mb s Hi Speed USB 2 0 is backwards compatible so you will be able to connect USB devices to Hi Speed USB 2 0 hubs however the USB devices will still maintain their normal performance levels i e 12 Mb s In order to achieve the fast data transfer rates of Hi Speed USB 2 0 you must connect your Hi Speed USB 2 0 device directly to a Hi Speed USB 2 0 port on either a computer or hub Tech Note e Avoid using USB connectors found on certain peripherals such as keyboards These are passive for pass through connectors that lead to power loss and unstable operation e Only use USB cables shorter than 5 meters approximately 15 feet Using longer cables may cause the peripherals to malfunction due to excessive reduction in electrical signal strength For more information about the USB interface please visit www lacie com technologies LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 8 Troubleshooting User s Manual page 41 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 ing correctly please have a look at the FAQs that are regularly publish
64. the sign next to the controller icon and you should see your device listed Windows XP Users Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Performance and Maintenance gt System gt Hardware tab gt Device Manager button gt USB Controller or IEEE 1394 Controller Click on the sign next to the controller icon and you should see your device listed If you still can t see your device recheck the cables and try the other troubleshooting tips listed here Is there a conflict with other Contact LaCie Technical Support for help device drivers The drive turns on and off This is normal Your drive has an autoswitching power feature which means that if your drive is when you turn your connected to your computer turning the computer on will automatically turn the drive on computer on and off Likewise turning the computer off will automatically turn the drive off If you wish to power off the drive while it is connected to your computer first make sure that your computer is not accessing the drive and then follow the steps in section 3 5 Disconnecting Your LaCie Drive After you have disconnected the drive push the blue On Off button on the front of the drive to turn the drive off LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive User s Manual Questions to Ask Is the drive connected to a USB The Problem The drive is not running noticeably faster when connected via Hi Speed USB 2 0 port on your computer or to a USB hub Is the drive connect
65. ting Your LaCie Drive FireWire and USB external devices feature plug amp 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 the drive is operating could cause the loss of data Make sure that your drive is not reading or writing and that Caution Do not disconnect the USB or FireWire cable when the drive is reading or writing Disconnecting while the activity LED is off before disconnecting the USB or FireWire cable Windows Users have to unmount the drive before disconnecting it or powering it down If you have not installed the update simply disconnect the drive when it is not active No unmounting is required 3 D From the System Tray located in the lower right hand side of your screen click on the Eject icon a small green arrow over a hardware image C Important Info Windows 98 SE Users If you have installed the Windows Storage Supplement Update you will A message will appear detailing the devices that the Eject icon controls i e Safely remove Click on this prompt 2 You will then be given the following message Safe to Remove Hardware or similar It is now safe to disconnect the device Mac Users You must unmount the drive before disconnecting it or powering it down Drag the disc icon to the Trash Once the devi
66. ting the Interface Cable for more information 4 Rackmount Grooves These grooves are used for mounting the drive in standard 19 computer and audio equipment racks using the LaCie Rackmount Kit sold separately 5 Power Supply Connector This is where you plug in the AC adapter supplied with the drive See section 3 2 Connecting The Power Supply for more information 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 The serial number would also come in handy if your drive is lost or stolen 7 Lock Slot This slot is used to connect an anti theft system such as the LaCie Security Lock for maximum protection Refer to your anti theft system documentation for details on how to connect the lock 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 FireWire is Apple s implementation of IEEE 1394 and is capable of transferring large identify the FireWire interface They amounts of data between computers and peripherals at a high rate of speed The appear on FireWire cables and FireWire standard defines 100 200 and 400Mb s devices and can support multiple next fo the Fir
67. tion May 2004 e 64MB of RAM e 16MB of RAM Apple only supports DVD playback on 256MB is recommended 24MB is recommended Macintosh computers with a builtin e QuickTime 6 or later e QuickTime 4 0 or later DES AE di not have a builtin DVD ROM drive in order to enable DVD playback you will need to utilize a third party utility requires most of a CPU s power This process can take several hours on Important Info MPEG encoding is a system intensive application and slower systems Apple Disc Recording Updater In order to provide maximum Additional Requirements for DVD playback and Pre Mastering compatibility with Apple software Monitor resolution of 1024 x 768 24 bit color products LaCie is constantly providing drive support updates Visit our Web Additional Requirements for DV Capturing and DVD Authoring site ww lacie com support choose Minimum of 128MB of RAM 256MB is recommended Optical from the pulldown menu and 1GB of free hard disk space for every 5 minutes of DV video capture download the LaCie DiscRecording 4 5GB of free hard disk space for copying a single layer DVD Video disc Support for Mac OS X 10 3 2 or later 8GB of free hard disk space for copying a double layer DVD Video disc to add LaCie drive support to applications that utilize Apple s Important Info To ensure optimal recording results avoid copying from DiscRecor ding fr atin k These a CD or DVD and record directly from a hard drive that supports i
68. tion created by the original will only grow For those working with digital video the new standard will enable new bandwidth intensive applications such as multiple stream uncompressed standard definition video Will FireWire 400 Devices Run Faster When Connected To A FireWire 800 Port Unfortunately this is not the case In order to attain FireWire 800 speeds both the device and port have to be FireWire 800 enabled For instance an external hard drive with a FireWire 800 9 pin connection will only reach FireWire 800 transfer rates when it is connected to a FireWire 800 9 pin host bus adapter card via a properly certified FireWire 800 9 pin to 9 pin beta cable When a FireWire 400 device is connected to a FireWire 800 port the FireWire 400 device will only operate at the original FireWire 400 speeds Will FireWire 800 Devices Work On FireWire 400 Ports And Vice Versa The new standard was designed to be backwards compatible meaning that FireWire 800 devices will still operate via the original FireWire 400 port To connect a FireWire 800 device to a FireWire 400 port a specific adapter cable must be used though There are two types of FireWire 400 ports 6 pin and 4 pin For FireWire 800 devices to work they must be connected by placing the 9 pin end of the FireWire cable into the FireWire 800 port of the device and the opposite 6 pin or A pin end into the FireWire 400 port The same holds true for FireWire 400 devices being connected to
69. ubt try another disc Double check the installation of your recording software and re install the software if necessary Review the recording software s troubleshooting and help sections for further tips about the recording software For the best recordings follow these tips to avoid buffer underrun interuptions e Quit all other running software programs before starting to record so that there are no other programs operating during the recording e Disconnect from the network if you re connected e 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 e Reduce the write speed of the LaCie drive using the appropriate menu in the recording software LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 9 Contacting Customer Support User s Manual page 52 9 Contacting Customer Support Before You Contact Technical Support 1 Read the manuals and review the Troubleshooting section 2 Try to isolate the problem If possible make the drive the only external device on the CPU and make sure that all of the cables are correctly and firmly attached If you have asked yourself all of the pertinent questions in the troubleshooting checklist
70. ur 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 Connecting The Interface Cable Once you ve gotten the drive powered on and connected to your computer move on to section 4 Using Your LaCie Drive for important information on how to utilize your drive LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 3 Installing Your LaCie Drive User s Manual page 16 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 Mac Users Mac OS 10 2 and later Double click the the LaCie DVD Utilities CD ROM icon and then open the Roxio Toast bs Lite folder Drag and drop the Roxio Toast Lite Roxio Toast Lite 6 X xL 6 x x L application icon into the Applications t folder on your hard drive Drag amp Copy to Disk Drive Mac OS 9 1 and later Double click the the LaCie DVD Utilities CD ROM icon and then open the Roxio Toast m Lite folder Click on the Roxio Toast Lite P 5 2 2L icon on follow the on screen Roxio Toast Lite 5 2 2L instructions to complete the installation M Important Info Mac OS 9 1 and later does not support
71. w the installation steps of the interface you plan on using click on the appropriate interface Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP FireWire Installation Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP USB Installation Important Info You can not have the FireWire and USB interfaces connected at the same timel If you will be switching between interfaces you must also follow the steps in section 3 6 Switching Interfaces hub if you are using USB Your computer will not recognize the daisy chained device if the interfaces are mixed ie a FireWire device attached to a drive that is connected to the computer via the Hi Speed USB 2 0 interface J Note To connect additional devices you must be using the same interface either FireWire or USB and a e If information about connecting additional FireWire or USB devices to the LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive please see section 3 4 Connecting Multiple Devices LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive 3 Installing Your LaCie Drive User s Manual page 22 Windows 98SE Me 2000 and XP FireWire Installation 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 FireWire 400 Cable 6 pin end Connect one end of the FireWire cable into the FireWire port on the back of the LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Driv

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