D2 BLU-RAY XL USER MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the User Manual for the LaCie d2 Blu-ray XL. The d2 Blu-ray
XL is ideal for recording and playing large format HD video. A standard
two-hour HD video (AVCHD) requires a minimum of 23.7GB, exceeding
the limits of conventional optical disks. With support for BD XL discs up
to 128GB, the d2 Blu-ray XL is a great solution for professionals and
enthusiasts who wish to record their high-end projects and archive data.
This manual will guide you through the process of connecting your LaCie product and explain its features. If you
have questions, please consult the Getting Help page.
BOX CONTENT
Your box contains the following:
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LaCie d2 Blu-ray XL
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USB 2.0 cable
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FireWire 400 cable (6-pin to 6-pin)
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FireWire 400 to 800 (6-pin to 9-pin)
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Power supply
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LaCie Software Utilities DVD-ROM (with the User Manual)
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Quick Install Guide (printed on the accessory box)
Important info: Please save your packaging. In the event that the optical drive should need to be repaired
or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging.
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MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Your system must meet certain requirements in order for your LaCie product to function properly. For a list of
these requirements, please refer to the product packaging or consult the product support web page at
www.lacie.com/support/.
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VIEWS OF THE DRIVE
Front View
Media Tray1.
Emergency Eject Hole2.
Load/Eject Button3.
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Rear View
On/Off Switch1.
Power supply connection2.
USB 2.0 port3.
FireWire 400 ports4.
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CABLES AND CONNECTORS
USB 2.0
USB is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to each other.
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is the second-to-latest implementation of this standard, and it provides the necessary
bandwidth and data transfer rates to support high speed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital
cameras.
Your LaCie product is shipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance
when connected to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. The cable will also work when connected to a USB 1.1 port, but
performance will be limited to USB 1.1 transfer rates.
Connector Face
(to computer)
Cable End
(to computer)
Cable End
(to product)
Connector Face
(to product)
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FIREWIRE 400
FireWire 400, also known as IEEE 1394, is specifically aimed at multimedia peripherals such as digital video
camcorders, CD-RW drives, DVD drives and hard drives.
FireWire is also a point-to-point interface, meaning that a FireWire device can transmit data to another FireWire
device without having to go through a computer. This lets several computers share a given device, and also
allows up to 63 devices to be daisy-chained to the same FireWire bus (with a max of 16 devices on one branch).
Connector Face
(to computer)
Cable End
(to computer)
Cable End
(to product)
Connector Face
(to product)
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FIREWIRE 400 TO 800 ADAPTER CABLE
FireWire 800 is backwards compatible with FireWire 400, so if you have this adapter cable, you can connect
your LaCie FireWire 400 product to a FireWire 800 port on your computer. In this case, file transfers will be
limited to FireWire 400 speeds. If your product does not include an adapter cable in the package, you can
purchase one from www.lacie.com/accessories/.
Connector Face
(to computer)
Cable End
(to computer)
Cable End
(to product)
Connector Face
(to product)
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BLU-RAY TECHNOLOGY
The blue laser in a Blu-ray optical drive reads from and writes to smaller areas of information. Such precision
allows for more data to fit on a Blu-ray disc than conventional CD/DVD discs. As the illustration below
demonstrates, the red laser in CD/DVD optical drives locates data in wider swaths, thus making it impossible to
read as much information on a single disc.
POPULAR ACRONYMS
Acronym Name
BD Blu-ray Disc
BD-R Blu-ray Disc Recordable
BD-R XL Blu-ray Disc XL Recordable
BD-RE Blu-ray Disc Rewritable
BD-RE XL Blu-ray Disc XL Rewritable
BD-R LTH Blu-ray Disc Recordable Low-to-High
BD-ROM Blu-ray Disc Read Only Memory
BDMV Blu-ray Disc Video
BDAV Blu-ray Disc, Audio Visual
BD-CPS Blu-ray Disc Content Protection System
CPS Content Protection System
MPEG Moving Picture Experts Group
CCI Copy Control Information
ECC Error Correcting Code
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Disc Layers
Layers are added to a BD to accommodate additional storage capacity. All layers are on one side of a disc.
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BD-R and BD-RE: Single layer (25GB) or dual layer (50GB)
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BD-R XL: Triple layer (100GB) and quadruple layer (128GB)
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BD-RE XL: Triple layer (100GB)
Uses
The impressive capacity of Blu-ray discs can be used for:
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HD television recording
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HD video distribution
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HD camcorder archiving
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Mass data storage
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Computer backups (ideal when businesses wish to keep data in a remote location)
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Transferring large files and entire projects from one computer to another
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Database storage
Recording Video
The amount of video that can be recorded to a BD depends upon authoring criteria such as the video bandwidth,
the number of audio tracks, and the codec.
For example, using MPEG-2 as the codec, a single layer disc can hold 135 minutes of HD video plus two hours of
bonus material in standard definition. Alternatively, the same disc can store up to 10 hours of broadcast quality,
standard definition video.
Due to the continued development of new and existing codecs as well as BDs, the total amount of video that
can be stored on a single disc will vary.
COPYING FROM A PROTECTED BLU-RAY DISC
Pre-recorded Blu-ray discs use a strong copy protection scheme that requires playback on compatible devices.
Further, copying from a protected Blu-ray device cannot be guaranteed. A protected Blu-ray can effect the
replicator level of the disc, making it difficult to retrieve data and complete the copy process.
DISC DURABILITY FOR ARCHIVING
Blu-ray discs are a great solution for archiving data due to their hard coatings. With stronger resistance to
scratches and fingerprints than other disc formats, BDs offer post-production facilities, libraries, and businesses
a high level of reliability when archiving data.
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OPTICAL DISCS
OPTICAL DISC MEDIA FORMATS
The LaCie d2 Blu-ray XL allows you to create, save, and share your digital files on most current and legacy
optical discs. Recording performance is based upon the disc type, format, and speed rating as well as its
physical condition (i.e. scratches on the surface, dust, etc.).
BD-R (Single or dual layer) / BD-R XL (Triple or quadruple layer)
Blu-ray Disc Recordable. Record data once and it will never be erased. This is the ideal format for archiving
valuable data or storing and distributing video material.
BD-RE (Single or dual layer) / BD-RE XL (Triple or quadruple layer)
Blu-ray Disc Rewritable. Record over data or video that you do not wish to keep. Good quality Blu-ray discs can
be overwritten approximately 10,000 times. Additionally, you have extensive editing functionality to this type of
disc. This is the ideal format for making sequential backups and recording video for time shifting purposes.
BD-ROM
Blu-ray Disc Read Only Memory. A BD-ROM disc contains pre-recorded data. Although a BD-ROM may store any
form of data, most feature HD movies for playback on Blu-ray Disc players. A BD-ROM can be played back on
your computer using the LaCie d2 Blu-ray XL provided that you have:
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The required playback software
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A compatible computer
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A compatible graphics card
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A compatible monitor
BD-R LTH
Blu-ray Disc Recordable Low to High. Similar to standard BD-R, this is a record once disc. Though it is a less
expensive Blu-ray format, BD-R LTH is compatible with most Blu-ray drives.
DVD-R / DVD-R DL
Digital Versatile Disc Recordable - 4.7GB / Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Dual Layer - 8.5GB. Record data
once and it will never be erased. There are two forms of DVD-R:
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General Media. Good for the home user due to its lower cost and availability.
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Authoring. Precision recording and compatibility with high-end authoring programs offer support for
professional DVD-Video production.
DVD+R / DVD+R DL
Digital Versatile Disc Recordable - 4.7GB / Digital Versatile Disc Recordable Dual Layer - 8.5GB. Record data
once and it will never be erased. Potentially more efficient than DVD-R due to support for “lossless linking”, a
technology that optimizes storage capacity by minimizing the empty data spaces on a disc.
DVD-RW
Digital Versatile Disc Rewritable. Discs can be written, re-written, and erased up to 1,000 times. The Direct
Overwrite (DOW) system available on this disc allows you to write directly over existing data in a single pass.
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