Lacie d2 CD-RW FireWire User Manual
Contents
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Contents
How to use this Manual 2
Foreword 3
1. Introduction 4
1.1 Icons Used In This Manual 4
1.2 What Is FireWire? 5
1.3 LaCie CD Utilities Software 5
2. Getting To Know Your LaCie CD-RW Drive 7
2.1 Minimum System Requirements 7
2.2 LaCie CD-RW Drive - Views 7
2.3 FireWire Cables and Connectors 9
3. Setting Up Your LaCie CD-RW Drive 10
3.1 Installing Your LaCie CD-RW Drive 10
3.1.1 Mac Users 10
3.1.2 PC Users 12
3.2 Installing Multiple FireWire Peripherals 13
3.3 Disconnecting Your LaCie CD-RW Drive 13
4. Using Your LaCie CD-RW Drive 15
5. Technical Information 17
5.1 User Advice When Using FireWire 17
6. Troubleshooting 18
7. Contacting Customer Service 22
7.1 Warranty and registration 24
8. Appendix – FireWire Questions and Answers 25
10. Glossary 27
11. Health, Safety and General Use Precautions 30
How to Use This Manual
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Foreword
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Copyrights
Copyright © 2002 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. Microsoft, Windows, Windows 98 SE, Windows
Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Kensington is a registered
trademark of the Kensington Technology Group. Toast Lite and Easy CD Creator are registered trademarks of Roxio, Inc. 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)
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. This 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This 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 antennas.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• 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.
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, the LaCie Group SA, solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European standards:
Class B EN60950, EN55022, EN50082-1, EN60555-2
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 I, subchapter J in effect as of date of manufacture. This equipment is
classified as a Class I Laser product and no hazardous laser radiation is emitted outside the drive.
Introduction
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new LaCie CD-RW drive. This stylish, high-performance external FireWire drive will
allow you to quickly and easily record audio, video and data on either
CD-R or CD-RW media. For even greater flexibility, your LaCie external drive is also cross-platform, which enables you to use
it on both Macs and PCs.
The LaCie CD-RW was designed to allow you to use your desk-space efficiently. Engineered to be rack mountable, you can
quickly and easily integrate the LaCie drive into your standard 19-inch computer equipment racks, using the LaCie rackmount
kit (sold separately).
With all it can do for you, we’re confident that your LaCie CD-RW drive will quickly become an important tool in your
day-to-day business and personal computing.
This manual will help you to:
• Install your new device properly
• Get your drive up and running
• Quickly learn how to operate it
1.1 Icons Used in This Manual
Italicized paragraphs feature an icon describing the type of information being given.
Important Note Technical Information Warning! (This icon indicates
or News potential hazard).
Precautions
Always follow the basic precautions to use your LaCie CD-RW 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. For a complete list of precautions, please see page 30 of this manual.
A few words about copyright laws…
Your new LaCie drive opens up a whole world of possibilities for copying data and audio onto disc. Please be responsible in
your use of this wonderful technology. Before copying anything onto CD media, make sure you are not violating any
copyright laws. Most software companies allow licensed owners to make one (1) backup or archive copy of their software.
Check your software's license agreement for specific details.
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Warranty
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. As a precaution, it is recommended that the CD-R and CD-RW media be tested after they have been written to.
Under no circumstances do LaCie or its suppliers guarantee the reliability of the CD media used in this drive.
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 exact configurations of the product that you purchased, please check our Web site for the
most current version available. You can access our manuals at: www.lacie.com/support/manuals
1.2 What is FireWire/IEEE 1394?
FireWire is Apple's implementation of IEEE 1394, and is capable of transferring large amounts of data between computers
and peripherals at a high rate of speed. The FireWire standard defines 100, 200 and 400Mb/s devices and can support
multiple speeds on a single bus.
With FireWire, there is no need for terminators, device IDs, screws, or complex setup, and the standard supports free-form
daisy chaining for peer-to-peer implementations. A fast, cross-platform serial bus, FireWire is ideal for use with multimedia
peripherals and high-speed devices such as digital video cameras and hard drives.
FireWire Icons
These icons will help you easily identify the FireWire interface. They appear on FireWire cables and next to the FireWire port
connectors on certain computers.
FireWire (Apple IEEE 1394) icon iLink (Sony IEEE 1394) icon DV icon (IEEE 1394 logo
mainly used on digital
cameras)
1.3 LaCie CD Utilities
The LaCie CD Utilities software enables Windows and Mac users to write to CD media for backup, storage or audio and
video applications. Users need to install this software on their computer before using their LaCie drive to record to CD-R/RW
media.
PC Users
Easy CD Creator Basic
Easy CD Creator Basic allows you to write to CD media. Burn audio, video files or data to CD-R/RW discs with this simple to
use program.
Mac Users
Toast Lite
Toast Lite allows you to write to CD media. Burn audio, video files or data to CD-R/RW discs with this simple to use program.
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2. Getting to Know Your LaCie CD-RW Drive
What can your CD-RW do?
• Archive your photo albums onto CD.
• Master your own audio, video or data CD-R/RWs.
2.1 Minimum System Requirements
Hardware requirements:
• Mac or PC equipped with FireWire/IEEE 1394/iLink interface card (SBP-2 compatible).
Note: If you have a 4-pin connector on your FireWire interface card, you will need to purchase a 4-to-6 pin
FireWire cable.
System requirements:
• Mac OS 9.1 and 10.1.2 or later
• Windows 98 SE (Second Edition), Windows Me (Millennium Edition), Windows 2000, or Windows XP
• Intel Pentium 233MHz compatible processor or greater
• 32MB RAM minimum
• Minimum 100MB hard disk space for installing LaCie CD Utilities
• Minimum 800MB hard disk space for copying a CD onto the hard disk
Supported CD Formats
Your LaCie drive is compatible with most popular CD formats:
Format Type of Disc Record Read
CD CD-R X X
CD-RW (supports AM2) X X
CD-ROM -- X
CD-Extra -- X
2.2 LaCie CD-RW Drive – Views
Front View
1 – On/Off Button / Power LED - Use this button to turn
your drive on and off. The Power LED lights up when the
drive is turned on.
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2 – Media Tray - Open the tray by pressing the load/eject button,
then place a 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.
3 – Load/Eject Button - Push this button to open the disc tray.
4 – Emergency Eject Hole - Insert a straightened 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.
5 – Read/Write LED - Lights in different patterns during operation.
6 – Disc LED - Lights when a disc is loaded into the drive.
7 – Volume Knob - Adjusts headphone volume level. Turn right to increase volume and left to decrease volume.
8 – Headphone Jack - To connect 3.5 mm mini-jack stereo headphones. Set volume to low before inserting headphones.
Back View
1 – Power Supply Connector - This is where you plug in the
AC adapter supplied with the drive. See Chapter 3.
Setting Up Your LaCie CD-RW Drive for details on connecting
the adapter.
2 – FireWire Connectors - This is where you plug
in the FireWire cable furnished with your drive.
3 – Ventilation Outlet - Helps to keep your drive cool during
operation. Be sure not to block this opening when using
your drive.
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4 – Lock Slot - This slot is used to connect a
Kensington-type anti-theft system for maximum protection.
Refer to your anti-theft system documentation for details on
how to connect the lock.
5 – Rackmount Grooves - For mounting your drive with the
rackmount kit (sold separately).
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 regard to the drive’s performance. The serial
number would also come in handy if your drive is lost or stolen.
Side View
1 – Rackmount Grooves - For mounting your drive with
the rackmount kit (sold separately).
2.3 FireWire Cables and Connectors
There are three types of FireWire cables on the market:
6-to-4-pin, 6-to-6-pin and 4-to-4-pin. LaCie FireWire peripherals are supplied with a 6-to-6 pin FireWire cable. Most
FireWire-equipped laptop computers feature 4-pin FireWire connectors, so to connect your LaCie drive to a
laptop, you will need to purchase a 4-to-6-pin cable.
Important Note: If the cable supplied with your LaCie drive
does not meet your requirements, please contact your computer
supply specialist.
6-to-6-pin FireWire cable
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3. Setting Up Your LaCie CD-RW Drive
Connecting the Power Supply
To operate the drive, you must use the AC adapter supplied with it. This adapter features a locking mechanism that will
prevent the power cord from accidentally being unplugged while your drive is operating.
Warning! Use only the AC adapter supplied with your LaCie drive. Using any other power cable may cause
damage to the device and void your warranty.
You may use your LaCie drive when in a foreign country, thanks to its autoswitching 100-240 Volt power
supply. To be able to use this feature, you may need to purchase an appropriate adapter. 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.
Connecting the AC Adapter to the CD-RW Drive
1) Insert the round, four-pin metallic plug of the AC cable into the power input located at the rear of the drive.
2) With the metallic plug correctly inserted in the connector, slide the locking mechanism towards the drive. When you hear a
faint click, the power cable has been locked in place.
3) Connect the wall-side plug to a power socket. Your drive should now turn on automatically when you connect it to a
FireWire port on your computer.
Disconnecting the AC Adapter From the CD-RW Drive
1) Turn the drive off and wait for it to spin down (+/- 10 sec.).
2) Hold the drive steady with one hand and take hold of the black plastic locking mechanism with the other. Gently slide the
locking mechanism back away from the drive until the round, 4-pin metallic plug is visible, then remove the plug from the
connector.
Warning! When removing the AC adapter from your drive, pull only on the black plastic locking mechanism
and not on the cable itself. Pulling on the cable will not unlock the plug, and may damage the adapter.
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.
3.1 Installing Your CD-RW Drive
3.1.1 Mac Users
Mac OS X 10.x
Important Note: Apple is constantly providing update support for drive mechanisms within OS 10.x. In order to
ensure that you have the latest support, be sure to upgrade to the latest version of OS 10. To access the latest
updates and upgrades, pull down the Apple Menu and click on "System Preferences." In the section titled
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