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LaCie Slim DVD+/-RW Drive

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User’s Manual - FireWire

Table of Contents

Foreword 2 Precautions 4

1. Unpacking Your LaCie Drive 6

1.1. Minimum System Requirements 7

1.1.1. Hardware Requirements 7

1.1.2. Software Requirements 7

2. Getting Connected 8

2.1 Install the Recording Software 9

2.2 Connect the FireWire Cable to the Drive and to Your Computer 10

3. Using Your LaCie Drive 11

3.1. Supported DVD and CD Formats 11

3.1.1. CD and DVD Media Definitions 12

3.1.2. DVD-Video Zone 13

3.2. Inserting Discs 14

3.3. Ejecting Discs 15

3.4. Emergency Ejection of Discs 15

3.5. Accessing Discs 16

3.6. Writing Discs 16

4. Helpful Information 18

4.1. Advice for Optimizing FireWire Connections 18

4.1.1. What Is FireWire? 18

4.1.2. Disconnecting FireWire Devices 19

4.1.3. Data Transfers 20

4.2 User Advice on MPEG-II Decoders 21

4.3 File System Formats - Definitions 21

5. Troubleshooting 22

6. Contacting Customer Support 27

7. Warranty 29

Foreword

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Copyrights

Copyright © 2003 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, 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)

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.

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Tested To Comply With FCC standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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.

Foreword

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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 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, 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 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.

Precautions

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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:

• Read this User's Manual carefully, and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device.

• 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 to the laser inside you drive, you risk damage or loss of your vision or other personal injury.

• 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.

• 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.

• Make sure that the computer and drive are electrically grounded. If the devices are not grounded, there is an increased risk of electrical shock.

• 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.

• 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.

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General Use Precautions:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 the drive or use excessive force on its buttons, connectors and tray. Doing so increases the risk of damage to the device.

• 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.

• 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 T

• 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.

• 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.

roubleshooting section.

Unpacking Your LaCie Drive

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1. Unpacking Your LaCie Slim DVD+/-RW Drive

Become the producer, director and star of your own DVD epics, the DJ with the freshest music compilations, and the IT expert that archives all of your important files and data. Use your LaCie DVD+/-RW Drive in conjunction with the included software to create a wide-range of multimedia projects, view DVDs and backup critical volumes and folders.

Within minutes you’ll be connected and creating. There’s no worries about compatibility, either, because the LaCie DVD+/RW Drive supports all the major DVD formats and works with both Macs and PCs.

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FireWire 6-pin to 6-pin cable

LaCie Authoring Utilities CD-ROM (Mac Users)

LaCie DVD Utilities CD-ROM (Windows Users)

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Unpacking Your LaCie Drive LaCie Slim DVD+/-RW Drive User’s Manual - FireWire

1.1. Minimum System Requirements

1.1.1. Hardware requirements:

• Computer equipped with a FireWire/IEEE 1394/iLink interface card* (SBP-2 compatible).

*Tech Note: Your LaCie DVD+/-RW Drive is compatible with the Sony iLink and FireWire 800 interfaces. In order to

use your drive with these interfaces, you must use an appropriate LaCie certified interface cable (sold separately). The iLink interface requires a 4-pin to 6-pin cable, and the FireWire 800 interface requires a 6-pin to 9-pin cable. Consult your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Service to find the appropriate cable.

1.1.2. System requirements:

Minimum:

• Windows 98 SE (Second Edition), Windows Me (Millennium Edition), Windows 2000, or Windows XP

• Intel Pentium II/350MHz compatible processor or greater; 64MB RAM minimum

• 800MB Free Space on Hard Drive for full software install

• Mac OS 9.1(Apple FireWire support 2.2 and greater) and 10.1.2 or later

• Mac G3 processor; 64MB RAM minimum

Recommended:

• Windows 2000, or Windows XP

• 1.2GHz processor or greater; 256MB RAM

• Mac OS 9.2.2 or Mac OS 10.2 or later

• Mac G4 processor; 256MB RAM

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1.1.3. Additional Requirements for DVD Playback and Pre-mastering:

• Video Card supporting DirectDraw Standard

• Audio Card supporting 44.1KHz or 48KHz sampling rate

• Monitor Resolution of 1024 x 768, 24-bit color

• Microsoft DirectShow 6.4 or greater

1.1.4. Additional Requirements for DV Capturing and DVD Authoring:

• Intel Pentium II/600Mhz processor or greater for video capture

• Intel Pentium II/400Mhz processor or greater for video authoring

• 128MB RAM minimum (256MB is recommended)

• Monitor Resolution of 1024 x 768, 16-bit color

• 5GB of free space for temporary caching of 4.7GB of DVD-Video

• 10GB or greater (20GB is suggested) Hard Drive for storing video and audio files

Getting Connected

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2. Getting Connected

Follow these steps to quickly get your LaCie Drive powered on and connected to your computer. Click on a step to get started!

2.1. Install the Recor

2.2. Connect the FireWire Cable to Your LaCie Drive and to Your Computer

Once you’ve gotten the drive powered on and connected to your computer, move on to section 3. Using

Your LaCie Drive for important information on how to utilize your drive.

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