LaCie LaCinema Black MAX User Manual
Hide thumbs Also See for LaCinema Black MAX:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

LaCie LaCinema Black MAX
User Manual

Table of Contents

1. Introduction .............................................................................................................. 6
1.1. Minimum System Requirements ..................................................................................................... 7
1.2. Supported Formats ....................................................................................................................... 7
1.3. Box Content ................................................................................................................................ 8
1.4. Languages................................................................................................................................... 8
1.5. Views of the LaCinema Black MAX ................................................................................................. 9
1.5.1. Front View ......................................................................................................................... 9
1.5.2. Status Light Behavior .......................................................................................................... 9
1.5.3. Rear View ........................................................................................................................ 10
2. Using the Remote Control ....................................................................................... 11
2.1. Battery Installation ...................................................................................................................... 11
2.2. Remote Control Key Index ........................................................................................................... 12
2.2.1. Important Button Details ................................................................................................... 13
3. Setting Up the LaCinema Black MAX ....................................................................... 14
3.1. STEP 1: Connect to TV .............................................................................................................. 14
3.1.1. HDMI (High-Definition) Connection ................................................................................... 15
3.1.2. SCART (Standard Definition) Connection ........................................................................... 16
3.1.4. Optical Audio (S/PDIF) Connection ................................................................................... 18
3.2. STEP 2: Connect to Digital TV Antenna ........................................................................................ 19
3.3. STEP 3: Connect the Power Supply .............................................................................................. 20
3.4. STEP 4: Turning on the TV .......................................................................................................... 21
3.5. STEP 5: Complete the Installation Wizard ..................................................................................... 21
3.6. STEP 6: Connect to Your Network ............................................................................................... 26
3.6.1. Wireless Network Connection ........................................................................................... 26
3.6.2. Ethernet Network Connection ........................................................................................... 27
4. Playing Multimedia Files ......................................................................................... 28
4.1. Movie Space.............................................................................................................................. 28
4.1.1. Display format ................................................................................................................. 29
4.1.2. Subtitle ........................................................................................................................... 29
4.1.3. Audio Languages ............................................................................................................. 29
4.1.4. Play mode ....................................................................................................................... 30
4.1.5. Repeat ............................................................................................................................ 30
4.2. Photos Menu ............................................................................................................................. 31
4.2.1. Transition ........................................................................................................................ 31
4.2.2. Rotate Left / Rotate right ................................................................................................... 31
4.3. Music Menu .............................................................................................................................. 32
4.3.1. Repeat ............................................................................................................................ 32
4.3.2. Random .......................................................................................................................... 32
4.4. Playlist Management .................................................................................................................. 33
4.4.1. To Create a New Playlist .................................................................................................. 33
4.4.2. Change Playlist Track Order ............................................................................................. 33
4.4.3. To Remove an Item from the Playlist .................................................................................. 33
5. Playing & Copying Files from External Sources ....................................................... 34
5.1. Playing Files from an External USB Hard Drive .............................................................................. 34
5.1.1. Connection ..................................................................................................................... 34
Table of Contents
page 1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the LaCinema Black MAX and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for LaCie LaCinema Black MAX

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    1.1. Minimum System Requirements ..................... 7 1.2. Supported Formats ........................7 1.3. Box Content ..........................8 1.4. Languages........................... 8 1.5. Views of the LaCinema Black MAX ....................9 1.5.1. Front View ......................... 9 1.5.2. Status Light Behavior ......................9 1.5.3. Rear View ........................10 2.
  • Page 2 5.2.2. Host Computer ........................ 36 5.3. Playing Files From a Host Computer Connected Via USB ............... 37 5.4. Copying Files From an External Source to the LaCinema Black MAX ..........38 5.4.1. Copying Files from a NAS to the LaCinema Black MAX ............38 5.4.2.
  • Page 3 FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Trademarks Modifications to this product not autho- following conditions: rized by LaCie could void the FCC & In- Apple, Mac, and Macintosh are regis- 1. The devices may not cause harmful dustry Canada regulations and negate tered trademarks of Apple Inc.
  • Page 4: General Use Precautions

    General Use Precautions waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and en- ✦ Do not expose the LaCie LaCinema sure that it is recycled in a manner that pro- Black MAX to temperatures outside the range of 5°...
  • Page 5 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 recov- ery or restoration of this data. To help prevent the loss of your data, LaCie highly recommends that you keep TWO copies of your data;...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Spaces, to watch and record TV, listen to music, view photos or watch High definition movies. LaCinema Black MAX has been design to offer a new media expe- rience providing ease of use in combination with the latest avail- able technologies.
  • Page 7: Minimum System Requirements

    LaCie LaCinema Black MAX Introduction User Manual page 7 1.1. Minimum System Requirements Mac Users Windows Users ✦ Intel Core Duo ✦ 500 MHz Intel Pentium II or later ✦ Mac OS 10.3.9 ✦ Windows 2000, XP or Vista ✦ 1GB RAM ✦...
  • Page 8: Box Content

    LaCie LaCinema Black MAX Introduction User Manual page 8 1.3. Box Content Your LaCie LaCinema Black MAX package contains the system tower and an accessories box containing the items listed below. LaCie LaCinema Black MAX Remote control 2 x AAA batteries SCART to Video RGB / Stereo Audio cable (Video out) SCART to Composite / S-Video &...
  • Page 9: Views Of The Lacinema Black Max

    LaCie LaCinema Black MAX Introduction User Manual page 9 1.5. Views of the LaCinema Black MAX 1.5.1. Front View USB expansion port – Connect a USB flash disk, hard disk or card reader to access its multimedia files directly from your TV.
  • Page 10: Rear View

    WiFi connection – Antenna is inside the product. Connect the cable. If your TV has a DVI (Digital Video Interface) jack, LaCinema Black MAX through WiFi to a network in order to trans- you can use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (sold separately) for fer multimedia files a digital video connection to your TV.
  • Page 11: Using The Remote Control

    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 re- move the batteries. IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure there is a clear path between...
  • Page 12: Remote Control Key Index

    User Manual page 12 2.2. Remote Control Key Index The LaCie LaCinema Black MAX’s remote control allows you to con- trol the LaCie LaCinema Black MAX while its connected to your TV or home theatre center. Button Function Infra-red emitter...
  • Page 13: Important Button Details

    LaCie LaCinema Black MAX Using the Remote Control User Manual page 13 2.2.1. Important Button Details Mark button: O pti ons/Se ttin gs This button: This button button is used to is used to display the mark or unmark a file...
  • Page 14: Setting Up The Lacinema Black Max

    In each of the above connection methods, it is possible to connect SCART RGB 576p Standard the LaCinema Black MAX to home theater systems by plugging the Definition Composite 576p S/PDIF cable (not included) to your digital amplifier via the digital optical audio connector (see section 3.1.3.
  • Page 15: Hdmi (High-Definition) Connection

    LaCie LaCinema Black MAX Setting Up the LaCinema Black MAX User Manual page 15 3.1.1. HDMI (High-Definition) Connection IMPORTANT INFO: Before connecting the cable, power off your TV. 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to your television’s HDMI port (Fig.
  • Page 16: Scart (Standard Definition) Connection

    (green, blue, red, yellow, white and red connectors) on To the LaCinema Black MAX To the TV the back of the LaCinema Black MAX. Fig. 05 - SCART cable ends Move on to the next step, 3.2. Fig. 06...
  • Page 17: Component & Analog Stereo Audio (High Definition) Connection

    2. Connect the other end of the component connectors to the five RCA ports (red, green, blue, white, and red connec tors) on the back of the LaCinema Black MAX. 3. If you choose to use this connection method you will have to change the Component mode using the remote control.
  • Page 18: Optical Audio (S/Pdif) Connection

    In each of the above connection methods, it is possible to connect the LaCinema Black MAX to home theater systems by plugging the S/PDIF cable (not included) into your digital amplifier via the LaCinema Black MAX’s digital optical audio connector.
  • Page 19: Step 2: Connect To Digital Tv Antenna

    Pass through connection (optional): Connect another coaxial TV cable to the digital TV antenna OUT connector on the back of the LaCinema Black MAX. Then Connect the other end of the cable to your TV’s cable connector (b, Fig. 11).
  • Page 20: Step 3: Connect The Power Supply

    LaCie LaCinema Black MAX Setting Up the LaCinema Black MAX User Manual page 20 3.3. STEP 3: Connect the Power Supply Plug one end of the power adapter cord into the back of LaCin- ema Black MAX and the other end into a power outlet (Fig.
  • Page 21: Step 4: Turning On The Tv

    3.5. STEP 5: Complete the Installation Wizard The first time you turn on the LaCinema Black MAX, a wizard ap- pears to help you configure your settings. The wizard appears only the first time you turn on the LaCinema Black MAX unless you have pressed the reset button on the back of the drive.
  • Page 22 LaCie LaCinema Black MAX Setting Up the LaCinema Black MAX User Manual page 22 1. Setup Wizard: Remote The first screen shows you the main functions of the remote con- trol (Fig. 15). For details on the remote control, see 2.
  • Page 23 LaCie LaCinema Black MAX Setting Up the LaCinema Black MAX User Manual page 23 4. Setup Wizard: Time zone Defines the time zone applicable for your country to allow auto- matic updates for daylight savings time. Use the Down keys to select and...
  • Page 24 LaCie LaCinema Black MAX Setting Up the LaCinema Black MAX User Manual page 24 7. Setup Wizard: Parental Control Use the Down keys to select and Play/Pause/OK to confirm (Fig. 21). 8. Setup Wizard: Parental Rating Use the Down keys and...
  • Page 25 LaCie LaCinema Black MAX Setting Up the LaCinema Black MAX User Manual page 25 You have now completed the main LaCinema Black MAX con- figuration. From the Home menu that appears when the wizard has completed, press the Options/Settings button to access...
  • Page 26: Step 6: Connect To Your Network

    User Manual page 26 3.6. STEP 6: Connect to Your Network The LaCinema Black MAX helps you select and configure your home network connection. Choose to connect with an Ethernet or wireless NOTE: Have your network password (if you use one) and your network and follow the steps below depending on your choice.
  • Page 27: Ethernet Network Connection

    When connecting to your network via Ethernet, the LaCinema Black MAX automatically detects your network. Connect the Ethernet cable (not included) to the back of the LaCinema Black MAX and to an Ethernet port on your router (Fig. 26). 1. Go to...
  • Page 28: Playing Multimedia Files

    28 4. Playing Multimedia Files Thanks to the LaCinema Black MAX’s ability to connect to UPnP me- dia servers, host computers, and external USB drives, you can access both files saved on the LaCinema as well as files located on these external sources on your television using the remote control.
  • Page 29: Display Format

    LaCie LaCinema Black MAX Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 29 4.1.1. Display format Select from these choices (Fig. 31): ✦ Original ✦ Full Screen ✦ Cinema Fig. 31 4.1.2. Subtitle ✦ List of available subtitles (Fig. ✦ Off Fig. 32 4.1.3.
  • Page 30: Play Mode

    LaCie LaCinema Black MAX Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 30 4.1.4. Play mode ✦ One > Play selected file (Fig. ✦ List > play all files from the directory Fig. 34 4.1.5. Repeat ✦ Off > play once the select file or list of files (Fig.
  • Page 31: Photos Menu

    This menu will display all of the image files that you have up- loaded to your LaCie LaCinema Black MAX. Only files recognized as image files will be displayed. Movies and music files will not be displayed. To view all file types, select the Browser Space.
  • Page 32: Music Menu

    This menu will display all of the audio files that you have upload- ed to your LaCie LaCinema Black MAX. Only files recognized as music files will be displayed. Movies and photo files will not be displayed. To view all file types, select the Browser Space.
  • Page 33: Playlist Management

    LaCie LaCinema Black MAX Playing Multimedia Files User Manual page 33 4.4. Playlist Management Once the music player has started, you can create and edit playl- ists to arrange songs as you want. Press the Right key to enter the playlist management and...
  • Page 34: Playing & Copying Files From External Sources

    Fig. 44 - Front USB port Power on the external hard disk and plug its USB cable into ei- ther the LaCinema Black MAX’s front or rear USB expansion slot. Once connected, a pop up message will notify you and show the storage volumes on the selected Space.
  • Page 35: Playing Files From A Networked Media Server

    Fig. 47 If you have a NAS running a media server, it is possible to stream this content to the LaCinema Black MAX. In order to view your NAS content on LaCinema Black MAX, first make sure that both devices are connected to the network (see Fig.
  • Page 36: Host Computer

    You can install software which will enable your PC or Mac to act Television as a UPnP media server. Once the software has been installed and configured, files located on the host computer will appear in the various Spaces on the LaCinema Black MAX (see Fig. 48). Network Router 1.
  • Page 37: Playing Files From A Host Computer Connected Via Usb

    Install Windows Media Player (WMP) 11 to stream content to the LaCinema Black MAX and to enable your LaCinema Black MAX to mount on your computer in the manner of an external hard drive. Follow these steps to configure the connection: Fig.
  • Page 38: Copying Files From An External Source To The Lacinema Black Max

    LaCinema Black MAX It is possible to copy files from an external USB hard disk, NAS, or media server to the LaCinema Black MAX for playback on your television. Note that the process for copying files from a network- attached device or USB hard drive is different than for copying files from/to a USB-connected host computer.
  • Page 39: Copying Files From A Usb-Connected Computer To The Lacinema Black Max

    Connected Computer to the LaCinema Black MAX After you install Windows Media Player, the LaCinema Black MAX can be connected to your computer via USB and will mount simi- larly to an external hard drive. You will see its icon in...
  • Page 40: Recording From Analog Video Sources (Including Camcorders)

    LaCie LaCinema Black MAX External Sources User Manual page 40 5.5. Recording from Analog Video Sources (Including Camcorders) 5.5.1. Recording Videos 1. Connect the analog video source to the LaCinema Black MAX’s video IN port via a CVBS video or S-Video and stereo audio cables.
  • Page 41: Watching And Recording Television

    User Manual page 41 6. Watching and Recording Television The LaCinema Black MAX allows you to watch high quality digital television, pause live TV, and record TV shows immediately or ac- cording to a schedule. To access the television functions from the...
  • Page 42: Tv Control Board

    6.2.3. Timeshifting: Taking Control of Live TV One of the LaCinema Black MAX’s key benefits is the ability to Fig. 62 pause and rewind live TV. The LaCinema Black MAX automati- cally records TV as you are watching it, keeping the last three hours of recorded television.
  • Page 43: About The Tv Screen

    LaCie LaCinema Black MAX Watching and Recording Television User Manual page 43 6.2.4. About the TV Screen Info Bar – When you switch to a TV channel or press the Information button, a banner will be displayed showing information on the current show such as the title and dura- tion.
  • Page 44: Tv Space Icon Details

    LaCie LaCinema Black MAX Watching and Recording Television User Manual page 44 6.3. TV Space Icon Details Icon Meaning Icon Meaning Audiovision (soundtrack for the blind and Live You are watching live TV partially sighted) available You are timeshifting and watching recorded...
  • Page 45: Recording Tv

    LaCie LaCinema Black MAX Watching and Recording Television User Manual page 45 6.4. Recording TV The LaCinema Black MAX can record TV programs in two differ- ent ways: ✦ Instant recording ✦ Scheduled recording TECHNICAL NOTE: Channel changing is not possible while recording because it is impossible to make two recordings at the same time.
  • Page 46: Scheduled Recording

    LaCie LaCinema Black MAX Watching and Recording Television User Manual page 46 6.4.2. Scheduled Recording Scheduled recording is very useful for recording repeating pro- grams, such as a daily or weekly show. To record a program, open the task window by pressing the...
  • Page 47: Settings Menu

    Settings Menu User Manual page 47 7. Settings Menu From the Home menu, access LaCinema Black MAX settings by pressing the Options/Settings button on the remote control. 7.1. Settings Menu Overview Fig. 71 Navigate through the settings categories using the...
  • Page 48: Settings: Television

    LaCie LaCinema Black MAX Settings Menu User Manual page 48 • Parental control – Enable or Disable parental control • Set to child mode – Turns Parental control on requiring secret code to enter some menus and some hidden files • Modify secret code –...
  • Page 49: Settings: Connection

    LaCie LaCinema Black MAX Settings Menu User Manual page 49 7.1.4. Settings: Connection Allows you to specify video connection parameters (Fig. 75): ✦ HDMI/YUV output resolution ✦ Composite output ✦ Component output ✦ HDMI sound ✦ Automatic frame rate ✦ S/PDIF sound ✦...
  • Page 50: Firmware Update

    Firmware Update process! Doing so may damage your device. If, for any reason, the procedure fails (e.g. a power failure occurs during the update), you may not be able to use your LaCie LaCinema Black MAX. Please contact your reseller or LaCie Cus- tomer Support for more information.
  • Page 51: Contacting Customer Support

    If you have asked yourself all of the pertinent questions in the troubleshooting checklist, and you still can’t get your LaCie drive to work properly, contact us at www.lacie.com. Before contacting us, make sure that you are in front of your computer and that you have the following...
  • Page 52: Lacie Technical Support Contacts

    LaCie LaCinema Black MAX Contacting Customer Support User Manual page 52 8.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts LaCie Asia, Singapore, and Hong Kong LaCie Australia Contact us at: Contact us at: http://www.lacie.com/asia/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/au/contact/ LaCie Belgium LaCie Canada Contact us at: Contact us at: http://www.lacie.com/be/contact/ (Français)
  • Page 53: Warranty Information

    Any loss, corruption or destruction of data while using a LaCie drive is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circum- ✦ The drive was operated/stored in abnormal use or mainte- stances will LaCie be held liable for the recovery or restoration of nance conditions; this data.

This manual is also suitable for:

301452kua

Table of Contents