LaCie 400USB User Manual
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Table of Contents
Health, Safety & General Use Precautions 4
Health & Safety Precautions 4
General Use Precautions 4
Table of Contents
page 1
1. Introduction
1.1. Minimum System Requirements 7
1.2. Box Content 8
1.3. Views of the Drive 9
1.4. Cables and Connections 13
1.5. Supported DVD and CD Formats 14
2. Connecting Your LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive 1
2.1. Installing DVD/CD Burning Software 17
2.2. Connecting the Power Supply 18
2.3. Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable 19
2.4. Connecting the FireWire 400 Cable 20
3. Using Your LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive 21
3.1. Inserting Discs 21
3.2. Accessing Discs 21
3.3. Ejecting Discs 22
3.4. Emergency Disc Ejection 22
4. Helpful Technical Information 23
4.1. File System Formats 23
4.2. DVD±RW Writing Methods 24
4.3. About DVD/CD Available Capacity 25
4.5. FireWire Questions & Answers 26
4.6. USB Questions & Answers 27
4.7. Choosing between FireWire and USB (USB 2.0 & FireWire only) 28
4.8. Data Transfers 28
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5. Troubleshooting 29
5.1. Mac Troubleshooting 30
5.2. Windows Troubleshooting 33
6. Contacting Customer Support 36
6.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts 37
7. Warranty Information 38
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Copyrights
Copyright © 2007 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
FireWire, Apple, Mac, and Macintosh
are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows 98 SE,
Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. All trademarks
mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners.
Changes
e 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.
Canada Compliance Statement
is Class A digital apparatus meets
all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
LaCie d2 DVD±RW
Tested To Comply
With FCC standards
FOR HOME OR
OFFICE USE
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement (FCC)
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 equipment.
is equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. ese limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. is equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed
and used in accordance 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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving an-
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tennas.
Increase the separation between the
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equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an out-
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let on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
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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.
is 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.
Manufacturer’s Declaration for CE Certification
We hereby certify that this device is in
compliance with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by
the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms:
Class B EN60950, EN55022, EN500821, EN61000-3-2
With reference to the following conditions:
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive
89/336/EEC EMC Directive
Class I Laser product
is equipment is certified to comply
with DHHS Rule 21 CFR Chapter I,
subchapter J in effect as of the date of
manufacture.
is equipment is classified as a
Class I Laser product and no hazardous laser radiation is emitted outside the
drive.
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is symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product
must not be disposed of
with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose
of your waste equipment by handing it
over to a designed collection point for
the recycling of waste electrical and
electronic equipment. e separate
collection and recycling of your waste
equipment at the time of disposal will
help to conserve natural resources and
ensure that it is recycled in a manner
that protects human health and the environment. For more information about
where you can drop off your waste
equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service, or the shop
where you purchased the product.
CAUTION: Modifications not
authorized by the manufacturer
may void the user’s authority to
operate this device.
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Health, Safety & General Use Precautions
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e drive you have just purchased
includes a laser diode device, which classifies it as a “Laser Class I” product. is
laser is not dangerous for the user under
normal operating conditions. However,
we strongly advise you not to place any
Health & Safety Precautions
Read this User Manual carefully, and
❖
follow the correct procedure when
setting up the device.
Do not look inside or place your hand
❖
over the open 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 to the laser inside you drive,
you risk damage or loss of your vision
or other injury.
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
Do not open your drive or attempt to
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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.
Never expose your device to rain or
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use it near water or in damp or wet
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. ese include, but are not limited
to, the following precautions.
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.
Make sure that the computer and
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drive are electrically grounded. If the
devices are not grounded, there is an
increased risk of electrical shock.
General Use Precautions
Do not expose the drive to tempera-
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tures 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.
Do not block the ventilation outlets
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on the rear of the drive. ese help
to keep your drive cool during opera-
tion. Blocking the ventilation outlets
may cause damage to your drive and
cause an increased risk of short-circuiting or fire.
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.
Do not place heavy objects on top of
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the drive or use excessive force on its
buttons, connectors and tray.
Always place your drive in a hori-
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zontal position before using it. is
LaCie drive has not been designed to
be used in an upright position. ismay result in damage to the device or
data loss.
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
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loading system; discs should be in-
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serted effortlessly into your drive.
If you detect a problem, consult the
Troubleshooting section and contact
your after-sales department.
Protect your drive from excessive ex-
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posure to dust during use or storage.
ImpOrTANT INfO: Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the
user, and under no circumstances will LaCie be held liable for the recovery or restoration of this data. To help prevent the loss
of your data, LaCie highly recommends that you keep TWO copies of your data; one copy on your external hard drive, for
instance, and a second copy either on your internal hard drive, another external hard drive or some other form of removable
storage media. LaCie offers a complete line of CD and DVD drives. If you would like more information on backup, please
refer to our website.
ImpOrTANT INfO: 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Once formatted, the actual available
storage capacity varies depending on operating environment (typically 5-10% less).
Dust can build up inside the device,
increasing the risk of damage or malfunction.
Never use benzene, paint thinners,
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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.
mANUAl NOTe: Several sections of this user
manual contain information about three different
LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drives. Differences between
drives are noted where applicable. Make sure to
refer to the sections about your specific drive.
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive – your complete DVD and
CD creation solution! is drive gives you maximum
compatibility with the various DVD and CD formats,
reading and writing to all of the popular standards
(DVD±RDL, DVD±RW, CD-R, CD-RW).
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.
Introduction
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On one DVD+R9 DL disc, you’ll be able to store up
to four hours of MPEG-2 video, sixteen hours of VHSquality 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 used as replacement for
tape in some instances.
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.
LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive Capabilities■
Create an record your own music, movie & photo CD/DVDs
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LightScribe: design & etch custom, professional labels
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Optimum performance with fast 20x write speed
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Record to DL DVD±R, DVD±R/RW & CD-R/RW
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1.1. Minimum System Requirements
Windows Users
USB 2.0 & FireWire■ FireWire ■ USB■
FireWire 400 or USB equipped
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computer
Windows 2000, Windows XP or
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Windows Vista
Pentium IV processor or higher
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256MB RAM
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Direct-disc labeling requires LightScribe CD/DVDs (not inlcuded)❖
FireWire 400 equipped computer
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Windows 2000, Windows XP or
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Windows Vista
Pentium IV processor or higher
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256MB RAM
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USB equipped computer
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Windows 2000, Windows XP or
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Windows Vista
Pentium IV processor or higher
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256MB RAMM
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Mac Users
USB 2.0 & FireWire■ FireWire ■ USB■
FireWire 400 or USB equipped
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computer
Mac OS X 10.3.9
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Power PC G4 or higher, Mac Intel
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processor
256MB RAM
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Direct-disc labeling requires LightScribe CD/DVDs (not inlcuded)❖
Linux Users
FireWire 400 equipped computer
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Mac OS X 10.3.9
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Power PC G4 or higher, Mac Intel
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processor
256MB RAM
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USB 2.0 & FireWire■ FireWire ■ USB■
FireWire 400 or USB equipped
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computer
Linux-based system
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256MB RAM
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FireWire 400 equipped computer
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Linux-based system
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256MB RAM
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USB equipped computer
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Mac OS X 10.3.9
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Power PC G4 or higher, Mac Intel
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processor
256MB RAM
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USB equipped computer
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Linux-based system
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256MB RAM
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Direct-disc labeling requires LightScribe CD/DVDs (not inlcuded)❖
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1.2. Box Content
Your LaCie d2 DVD±RW Drive box should contain
the following:
1
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USB 2.0 cable*
2
FireWire 400 cable**
3
Power supply
4
Quick Install Guide
5
LaCie d2 DVD Utilities CD-ROM
6
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ImpOrTANT INfO: Please save your packag-
ing. In the event that the drive should need to
be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its
original packaging.
*USB 2.0 cable not included with LaCie d2
DVD ±RW FireWire-only model.
**FireWire 400 cable not included with LaCie d2
DVD±RW USB-only model.
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1.3. Views of the Drive
Front View (all models)■
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1
Disc Tray - Open the tray by pressing the load/
1
eject button, then place a DVD or CD 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. is drive hasn not been
designed to accept media with cartidges.
Drive Activity LED
2
Emergency Eject Hole – Insert a straightened
3
paper clip (or similar object) and push 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. If you must use the
emergency eject hole, make sure the drive’s power
is turned off and wait until disc rotation has
stopped.
Load/Eject Button – Push this button to open
4
the media tray.
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Rear View (USB 2.0 & FireWire 400)■
On/Off Switch
1
Power Supply Connection - is is where you
2
plug in the AC adapter supplied with the drive.
See section 2.2, Connecting the Power Supply
for more information.
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Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port - is is where you plug
3
in the USB 2.0 cable furnished with the drive.
FireWire 400 Ports - is is where you plug in
4
the FireWire 400 cables supplied with the drive.
See section 2.4, Connecting the FireWire 400
Cable for more information. See section 2.3,
Connecting the USB 2.0 Cable for more infor-
mation.
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On/Off Switch
1
Power Supply Connection - is is where you
2
plug in the AC adapter supplied with the drive.
See section 2.2, Connecting the Power Supply
for more information.
FireWire 400 Ports - is is where you plug in
3
the FireWire 400 cables supplied with the drive.
See section 2.4, Connecting the FireWire 400
Cable for more information.
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