LaCinema HD Connect Table of Contents

User Manual page 1

Table of Contents

1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 7
1.1. Minimum System Requirements......................................................................................................... 8
1.1.1. Windows Users.................................................................................................................... 8
1.1.2. Mac Users........................................................................................................................... 8
1.2. Supported Formats.......................................................................................................................... 9
1.3. Box Content.................................................................................................................................. 10
1.4. Languages.................................................................................................................................... 10
1.5. Views of the LaCinema HD Connect............................................................................................... 11
1.5.1. Front View......................................................................................................................... 11
1.5.2. Rear View.......................................................................................................................... 11
1.6. Cables and Connectors................................................................................................................. 12
1.6.1. A/V (Audio/Video) Cables.................................................................................................. 12
1.7. Power Management....................................................................................................................... 13

2. Using the Remote Control.......................................................................................... 14

2.1. Battery Installation......................................................................................................................... 14
2.2. Remote Control Key Index.............................................................................................................. 15
2.2.1. Important Button Details..................................................................................................... 16

3. Setting Up: Connecting to TV & Network.................................................................... 17

3.1. STEP 1: Connect HDMI or Composite Cables.................................................................................. 17
3.1.1. HDMI (High-Definition) Connection..................................................................................... 18
3.1.2. Composite Video & Stereo Audio Connection...................................................................... 18
3.1.3. Optical Audio (S/PDIF) Connection..................................................................................... 19
3.2. STEP 2: Connect to the Network..................................................................................................... 20
3.3. STEP 3: Connect the Power Supply ................................................................................................. 21
3.4. STEP 4: Complete the Installation Wizard........................................................................................ 22

4. Setting Up: Connecting USB Hard Drive..................................................................... 24

4.1. About External USB Hard Drives..................................................................................................... 24
4.1.1. Compatibility..................................................................................................................... 24
4.2. STEP 1: Connect Hard Drive to Computer....................................................................................... 25
4.3. STEP 2: Load Files......................................................................................................................... 25
4.4. STEP 3: Safely Disconnect Hard Drive from Computer...................................................................... 26
4.5. STEP 4: Connect Hard Drive to LaCinema HD Connect.................................................................... 27
4.6. Safely Disconnect Hard Drive from LaCinema HD Connect............................................................... 27

5. Playing Multimedia Files............................................................................................ 28

5.1. Movie Space................................................................................................................................. 29
5.1.1. Movie Space Options......................................................................................................... 30
5.2. Photos Space................................................................................................................................ 32
5.2.1. Photo Space Options......................................................................................................... 33
5.3. Music Space................................................................................................................................. 34
5.3.1. Music Space Options......................................................................................................... 36
5.4. Network Space.............................................................................................................................. 38
5.4.1. Media Servers.................................................................................................................... 38
5.4.2. Shared folders................................................................................................................... 38

6. Playing Files From a Networked Media Server........................................................... 39

6.1. Network-Attached Storage (NAS).................................................................................................... 39
6.2. From Windows or Mac Computers.................................................................................................. 40
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6.2.1. Packet Video TwonkyVision................................................................................................. 40

6.2.2. Windows Media Player (WMP)............................................................................................ 41
6.2.3. Shared folders on your Computer........................................................................................ 42

7. Sharing Files Throughout Your Home Network.......................................................... 45

7.1. Manage Files from a Networked Computer..................................................................................... 45
7.1.1. STEP 1: Verify Physical Connection...................................................................................... 46
7.1.2. STEP 2: LaCie Network Assistant: Install............................................................................... 46
7.1.3. STEP 3: LaCie Network Assistant: Manage Files.................................................................... 47
7.1.4. Alternative Network Connection Methods............................................................................. 49
7.2. Play Files on Networked Media Players............................................................................................ 50
7.2.1. Enable the Media Server Function....................................................................................... 50
7.2.2. UPnP Usage Example: XBOX.............................................................................................. 51

8. Formatting External USB Hard Drives......................................................................... 52

8.1. Formatting: Windows Users............................................................................................................ 53
8.2. Formatting: Mac Users................................................................................................................... 55

9. Settings Menu............................................................................................................ 56
9.1. Settings: Audio/Video.................................................................................................................... 56
9.1.1. Video Output.................................................................................................................... 56
9.1.2. Display Resolution.............................................................................................................. 57
9.1.3. Aspect Ratio...................................................................................................................... 57
9.1.4. Audio Output.................................................................................................................... 57
9.1.5. NTSC/PAL......................................................................................................................... 58
9.2. Settings: Video.............................................................................................................................. 58
9.2.1. Video Sequence................................................................................................................. 58
9.2.2. Subtitle Font Size............................................................................................................... 59
9.3. Settings: Music.............................................................................................................................. 60
9.3.1. Music Sequence................................................................................................................ 60
9.3.2. Audio Track Display........................................................................................................... 60
9.4. Settings: Photo.............................................................................................................................. 61
9.4.1. Slideshow.......................................................................................................................... 61
9.4.2. Picture Scaling................................................................................................................... 61
9.4.3. Transition Effect................................................................................................................. 62
9.4.4. Interval Time..................................................................................................................... 62
9.5. Settings: System............................................................................................................................. 63
9.5.1. Language.......................................................................................................................... 63
9.5.2. Content Aggregation.......................................................................................................... 63
9.5.3. Screensaver Delay............................................................................................................. 63
9.5.4. Browse Mode.................................................................................................................... 63
9.5.5. Additional Encoding Support.............................................................................................. 64
9.5.6. System Reset...................................................................................................................... 64
9.5.7. About............................................................................................................................... 65
9.5.8. Update Device................................................................................................................... 65
9.6. Settings: Network.......................................................................................................................... 66
9.6.1. Network Setup: Wired / Wireless......................................................................................... 66
9.6.2. Device Name.................................................................................................................... 67
9.6.3. Media Server..................................................................................................................... 67
9.6.4. Shared Folders.................................................................................................................. 67
9.6.5. Auto Login........................................................................................................................ 68
9.6.6. Clear Account Information.................................................................................................. 68
9.7. Settings: Shutdown........................................................................................................................ 68
9.7.1. Shutdown.......................................................................................................................... 68
9.7.2. Restart.............................................................................................................................. 68
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10. Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 69
10.1. Troubleshooting the Television/Stereo Connection......................................................................... 70
10.2. USB Hard Drive Connection......................................................................................................... 71

11. Contacting Customer Support.................................................................................... 72

11.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts................................................................................................. 73

12. Warranty Information................................................................................................ 74

LaCinema HD Connect Foreword
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Copyrights FCC Statement ■■ Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which
Copyright © 2011 LaCie. All rights re- the receiver is connected.
served. No part of this publication may be LaCinema HD Connect
Tested to comply with FCC ■■ Consult the dealer or an experienced
reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
standards for home or office radio/TV technician for help.
transmitted in any form or by any means, use
electronic, mechanical, photocopying, re- Modifications to this product not authorized
cording or otherwise, without the prior writ- by LaCie could void the FCC & Industry
ten consent of LaCie. This device complies with Part 15 of the Canada regulations and negate your au-
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- thority to operate the product.
Trademarks lowing conditions:
Canada Compliance Statement
Apple, Mac, and Macintosh are registered
1. The devices may not cause harmful in- This Class B digital apparatus meets all
trademarks of Apple Inc. Microsoft, Win-
terference requirements of the Canadian Interference-
dows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Cor- Causing Equipment Regulations.
2. The devices must accept any interfer-
poration. Other trademarks mentioned in ence received, including interference Manufacturer’s Declara-
this manual are the property of their respec- that may cause undesired operation. tion for CE Certification
tive owners.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested We, LaCie, solemnly declare that this
Manufactured under license from Dolby product conforms to the following Euro-
and found to comply with the limits for a
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D pean directives: 2004/108/EC (EMC), and
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laborato- 2006/95/EC (Safety)
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
ries. to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential instal- CAUTION: Modifications not authorized
lation. This equipment generates, uses and by the manufacturer may void the user’s
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if authority to operate this device.
not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
Changes
ence to radio communications. However,
The material in this document is for infor- CAUTION: The LaCinema HD Connect’s
there is no guarantee that interference will
mation only and subject to change without warranty may be void as a result of the fail-
not occur in a particular installation. If this
notice. While reasonable efforts have been ure to respect the precautions listed above.
equipment does cause harmful interference
made in the preparation of this document to radio or television reception, which can
to assure its accuracy, LaCie assumes no be determined by turning the equipment off
liability resulting from errors or omissions and on, the user is encouraged to try and NOTE: The main cable must be in confor-
in this document, or from the use of the in- correct the interference by one or more of mity with CEI 60227 or CEI 60245 and the
formation contained herein. LaCie reserves the following measures: type of plug must match the standards in
the right to make changes or revisions in the country of use.
the product design or the product manual ■■ Reorient or relocate the receiving an-
without reservation and without obligation tenna.
to notify any person of such revisions and ■■ Increase the separation between the
changes. equipment and receiver.

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This symbol on the product ■■ Make sure that the computer and
or on its packaging indicates LaCinema HD Connect are electri-
that this product must not be cally grounded. If the devices are not
disposed of with your other grounded, there is an increased risk of
electrical shock. Power requirements
household waste. Instead,
100-240 V~, 1.5 A, 60-50 Hz, (Sup-
it is your responsibility to dispose of your
ply voltage fluctuations not exceeding
waste equipment by handing it over to a ± 10% of the nominal, transient over-
designed collection point for the recycling voltages according to over-voltage cat-
of waste electrical and electronic equip- egory II).
ment. The separate collection and recy-
cling of your waste equipment at the time
of disposal will help to conserve natural
resources and ensure that it is recycled in a General Use Precautions
manner that protects human health and the
■■ Do not expose the LaCinema HD Con-
environment. For more information about nect to temperatures outside the range
where you can drop off your waste equip- of 5° C to 30° C (41° F to 86° F); or
ment for recycling, please contact your to operational humidity beyond 5-80%,
local city office, your household waste dis- non-condensing, or non-operating hu-
posal service, or the shop where you pur- midity beyond 10-90%, non-condens-
chased the product. ing. Doing so may damage the LaCin-
ema HD Connect or disfigure its casing.
Avoid placing your LaCinema HD Con-
CAUTION: The LaCinema HD Connect’s nect near a source of heat or exposing
warranty may be void as a result of the fail- it to sunlight (even through a window).
ure to respect the precautions listed above. Inversely, placing your LaCinema HD
Connect in an environment that is too
cold or humid may damage the unit.
■■ Always unplug the LaCinema HD Con-
nect from the electrical outlet if there is
Health and Safety a risk of lightning or if it will be unused
for an extended period of time. Other-
Precautions wise, there is an increased risk of elec-
trical shock, short-circuiting or fire.
■■ Only qualified persons are authorized
to carry out maintenance on this device. ■■ Use only the power supply shipped with
the device.
■■ Read this User Manual carefully and
follow the correct procedure when set- ■■ Do not place objects on top of the
ting up the device. LaCinema HD Connect or use exces-
sive force on it.
■■ Do not open a disk drive or attempt to
disassemble or modify it. Never insert ■■ Never use excessive force on your
any metallic object into the drive to avoid LaCinema HD Connect. If you detect a
any risk of electrical shock, fire, short- problem, see the Troubleshooting sec-
circuiting or dangerous emissions. The tion in this manual.
disk drives shipped with your LaCinema
HD Connect contain no user-service-
CAUTION: A shielded-type power cord
able parts. If it appears to be malfunc-
tioning, have it inspected by a qualified is required in order to meet FCC emission
LaCie Technical Support representative. limits and also to prevent interference to the
nearby radio and television reception. It is
■■ Never expose your device to rain, or use
essential that only the supplied power cord
it near water, or in damp or wet condi-
be used.
tions. Never place objects containing
liquids on the LaCinema HD Connect,
as they may spill into its openings. Do-
ing so increases the risk of electrical
shock, short-circuiting, fire or personal
injury.
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Operating Environment Temperatures

■■ Do not expose the LaCinema HD Connect to temperatures out- 5 cm
side the range of 5° C to 30° C (41° F to 86° F). As high end
audio/video appliance, the LaCinema HD Connect has been
designed with an efficient ventilation system. Allow 5 cm of clear- 5 cm 5 cm
ance for airflow on all sides of the LaCinema HD Connect to
prevent overheating. See Fig. 01.
■■ Do not stack the LaCinema HD Connect on or below another
audio/video appliance such as a TV, VCR or DVD player. Other
audio/video appliances require sufficient airflow and carry the
same precautions of use. See Fig. 02 and Fig. 03. Fig. 01

Fig. 02

Fig. 03
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new LaCinema HD Con-
nect! The LaCinema HD Connect plugs directly into a wide array of
audio/visual equipment for instant playback of stored home mov-
ies, music or photos. And with high-quality video and quality audio,
there’s no compromise on performance.

To get started, simply connect the LaCinema HD Connect to your TV

and use the included remote to easily navigate through the menus,
called Spaces, to listen to music, view photos or watch High defini-
tion movies.

The LaCinema HD Connect allows you to choose from MPG, AVI,

MP4, MKV, WMV, ISO, VOB, IFO, ASF, TS, TP, TRP, MTS, M2TS,
and DAT video formats for easy playback.

Quick Links

Click a topic:
■■ Setting Up: Connecting to TV & Network
■■ Setting Up: Connecting USB Hard Drive
■■ Playing Multimedia Files
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1.1. Minimum System Requirements

1.1.1. Windows Users
■■ 500MHz Intel Pentium II processor or later
■■ Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7
■■ 256MB RAM
■■ USB interface port
■■ Internet connection (for downloading updates)

1.1.2. Mac Users

■■ G5 or later, or Intel Core Duo
■■ Mac OS X 10.4.9
■■ 256MB RAM
■■ USB interface port
■■ Internet connection (for downloading updates)
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1.2. Supported Formats

Video Codecs Photo File Types

■■ MPEG-1 ■■ Xvid ■■ PNG ■■ BMP ■■ TIFF
■■ MPEG-2 / HD ■■ H.264 HD ■■ GIF ■■ JPEG (except
Progressive
■■ MPEG4 ■■ WMV9 HD
JPEG)
■■ DivX / HD ■■ VC-1
Video Outputs
Video File Types (Containers)
■■ Composite (CVBS) ■■ HDMI 1.3
■■ AVI ■■ MOV ■■ TRP
■■ MP4 ■■ MPEG ■■ M2TS Audio Outputs
■■ MKV ■■ VOB ■■ DVR-MS ■■ Optical ■■ Stereo
■■ WMV ■■ ASF ■■ ISO*
■■ DivX ■■ TS ■■ Video_TS*
■■ DAT ■■ TP * DVD Video function is supported via VOB / IFO (Video_TS folder).
If the drive is formatted in FAT32, DVD ISO file size cannot exceed
External Hard Drive File Systems 4GB due to file system format limitation.

■■ NTFS ■■ FAT32 (MS- ■■ HFS+ (not ** Supports iTunes encoded (m4a).

DOS) Journaled)
*** For audio with more than 2 channels, connect the product to
Subtitles a digital home receiver. The audio is passed through the coaxial
connection (see section 3.1.3. Optical Audio (S/PDIF) Connection).
■■ SRT ■■ SSA ■■ SUB

■■ SMI ■■ PSB ■■ ASS TECHNICAL NOTE: A container, such as AVI or MOV, is a file
format that defines how the data stream is stored. They contain data
Audio File Types (Containers) that has been compressed using a codec. For a file to play properly
on your LaCinema HD Connect, both its codec and container type
■■ MP3 ■■ AAC** ■■ AC3 must be supported.
■■ WMA ■■ OGG ■■ MP4
■■ WAV/PMC/ ■■ FLAC ■■ MKA
LPMC TECHNICAL NOTE: You can download third party applications
that will help you to identify a file’s codec, container, and other in-
Playlists formation. LaCie suggests the free application Media Info.

■■ M3U ■■ PLS ■■ WPL

Dolby Digital / DTS

■■ 2 channels decode and 5.1 downmixing to stereo

■■ Multichannel decoding via optical S/PDIF and HDMI to

home amplifier
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1.3. Box Content

1. LaCinema HD Connect
2. Remote control
3. 2 x AAA batteries
4. Video composite + stereo cable
5. Ethernet cable
6. External power supply
7. Quick Install Guide
8. Utilities CD-ROM (includes User Manual and Packet Video
TwonkyMedia Server software for Mac and PC)

IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. In the event that

the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned
in its original packaging.

1.4. Languages
Supported Languages

❖ Chinese (Simplified) ❖ Chinese (Traditional)

❖ Dutch ❖ English
❖ French ❖ German
❖ Greek ❖ Italian
❖ Japanese ❖ Korean
❖ Polish ❖ Portuguese
❖ Russian ❖ Spanish
❖ Swedish

Please check the LaCie website for a complete list of supported lan-
guages.

Genie Backup Assistant PV TwonkyMedia Server 5.0

for Windows XP, Vista for Windows XP, Vista
Mac OS 10.3.9 or higher
Intego Backup Assistant
for Mac OS 10.4.9 or higher

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1.5. Views of the LaCinema HD

Connect
1.5.1. Front View
1. Infrared receiver – Receives the infrared signal from the remote
control. Make sure the receiver is not obstructed.
Stand-by button – By default, pushing this button puts the drive
into stand-by mode or wakes it from standby (this behavior can
be modified; see 1.7. Power Management for more details)
2. Blue status light – If the drive is connected to a TV or computer,
this light will be on. It will turn off when disconnected.
3. USB port (connect disk) – Connect a USB disk, digital camera,
or card reader to access its multimedia files directly from your
TV. Fig. 04

1.5.2. Rear View

1. USB 2.0 host – Connect a USB disk, digital camera, or card
reader
2. Ethernet connector – Connect to your home network via an Eth-
ernet cable to your router
3. Optical audio out – Connect to digital home amplifier
4. Video composite + stereo connector – Connect to any TV (CRT)
5. HDMI – Connect to a High Definition flat screen TV or video
projector
6. Power connector – Must be connected when the drive is at-
tached to a TV. When connected to a computer, the drive is
bus powered through the USB connection, but if your computer
does not provide enough power through the USB port, connect
the power supply.

Fig. 05
CAUTION: Do not stack another electronic device on or below
the LaCinema HD Connect or place it in an enclosed area to avoid
performance and overheating issues (Fig. 06).

Fig. 06
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1.6. Cables and Connectors

1.6.1. A/V (Audio/Video) Cables
These cables provide the audio and video signals to your stereo and
TV. The LaCinema HD Connect supports the following standards:

1. Composite video + stereo audio – This is the most standard

video connection (yellow) as well as left (white) and right (red)
stereo audio inputs. If your TV only has a SCART connector,
you can purchase a SCART-Composite adapter from your local
retailer.

2. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) – This is the best Fig. 07

audio/video method for connecting the LaCinema HD Connect
to HDTVs (not included).

3. Optical Audio (S/PDIF) (not included) – This connection allows Maximum

you to connect your LaCinema HD Connect to a digital ampli- Connection
Resolution
fier.
High HDMI 1080p
Definition

Standard Composite 576p

Definition
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1.7. Power Management

LaCinema Mini HD Connect will start as soon as the power supply
is connected.

Power modes
By default, the LaCinema HD Connect is set to Instant ON mode,
which means that when you press the power button on the remote
control (Fig. 08) or the standby button on the front of the drive (Fig.
09), the user interface will turn off but the drive will remain avail-
able for network connections (including file and UPnP/DLNA server
features).

Alternatively, you can put the drive in low power mode from the
user interface. Go to the Shut Down menu in the Settings Space
and choose Shut Down. This mode will turn off the user interface,
attached hard disk (if connected), and network services (including
UPnP/DLNA server features).
Fig. 08
Disconnecting the power supply
Always enter low power mode by navigating to the shutdown menu
in the Settings Space before disconnecting the power supply. This
will prevent hard disk corruption.

Fig. 09
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2. Using the Remote Control

Some of the buttons of the remote control have different functions or
no function at all depending on the type of file you are viewing. This
chapter discusses the button functions for each type of file (movies,
photos and music) and battery installation.

2.1. Battery Installation

The remote control uses two AAA batteries. The batteries are not
pre-installed, so you will need to install them before you can use the
remote control.

To install the batteries:

1. Remove the battery compartment cover (Fig. 10).

2. Load the batteries onto the battery compartment. Position the

batteries so that the “+” symbols on the batteries face the same
direction as the “+” symbols on the battery compartment.

3. Slide the battery compartment cover back into the remote.

IMPORTANT INFO: If you will not be using the remote control

for an extended period of time, LaCie recommends that you remove
Fig. 10
the batteries.

IMPORTANT INFO: The remote control must be pointed at the

infrared receiver on the LaCinema HD Connect (Fig. 11) no further
away than of 23 feet (7 meters).

IMPORTANT INFO: When replacing batteries, please do not dis-

pose of the used batteries with your normal household waste. Dis-
pose of them by handing them over to a designed collection point
for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Remote control receiver

Fig. 11
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2.2. Remote Control Key Index

The LaCinema HD Connect’s remote control allows you to control the
LaCinema HD Connect while its connected to your TV or home theatre
center.

Button
1. Infrared emitter

2. Stand-by

3. Previous track

4. Next track

5. Back (previous screen)

6. Select

7. Home menu

8. Play

9. Menu up

10. Left/rewind

11. Right/fast forward

12. Menu down

13. Stop

14. Pause

15. Access search menu

16. Option/info menu

17. Safely eject USB disk

Fig. 12