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LaCinema Black RECORD 

Troubleshooting

User Manual 

page 52

Problem

Question

Answer

TV picture distortion.

Are all of the cables connected 
correctly?

Ensure that all of the cables are connected correctly. Make sure that 
only one video signal cable is attached at a time. See section 

3.1. 

STEP 1: Connect to TV

.

Do your TV video settings cor-
respond to the video connection 
method you have used?

You can modify the video settings in the Settings Space to match your 
TV’s settings and the video connection method.  Using the remote 
control, click 

Options/Settings

 

, then 

Connection

, then choose 

your options.

Audio problems.

Are the audio cables connected 
properly?

For composite, component, SCART, and S-Video connections, make 
sure that the stereo audio (red and white) connectors are plugged in.

Does the file you’re attempting to 
play have sound, or is it compatible 
with the LaCinema Black?

Check the file’s audio codec against the list of compatible files (see 
section 

1.2. Supported Formats

).

My file won’t play.

Is the file compatible with the 
LaCinema Black?

Check the file’s audio codec against the list of compatible files (see 
section 

1.2. Supported Formats

).

Optimizing video 
connections.

What connectivity method will pro-
duce the best quality?

For optimal quality and performance, the best video connection is the 
HDMI cable (included).

Viewing photos.

Does it take several seconds to load 
a picture?

Depending on file size, photos may take several seconds to load prop-
erly. Reducing the photo’s resolution will reduce the file size, as well, 
and allow the file to load faster.

“Empty Folder” mes-
sage appears.

Are there compatible files in the ap-
propriate folder?

If you know that there are compatible files in the folder and they are 
not being displayed, move the power switch on the back of the LaCin-
ema Black to the OFF position, wait several seconds, and then turn 
the LaCinema Black on. Your files should now be displayed.

Make sure also that parental controls have not prevented the file from 
being displayed.  See 

4.6. Controlling Access to Files

.

 

Summary of Contents for 301450U - LaCinema RECORD - Digital AV Recorder

Page 1: ...n Connection 17 3 1 4 Optical Audio S PDIF Connection 18 3 2 STEP 2 Connect to Set Top Box or Digital Camcorder Optional 19 3 3 STEP 3 Connect the Power Supply 20 3 4 STEP 4 Turning on the TV 21 3 5 S...

Page 2: ...a the Network Using Windows Media Player Windows Only 42 5 3 2 4 Copying Files via the Network Using Windows Media Player Windows Only 42 6 Capturing Video from a TV or Camcorder 43 6 1 Connect the Ex...

Page 3: ...imits are designed to pro vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installe...

Page 4: ...o its openings Doing so increas es the risk of electrical shock short circuiting fire or personal injury Make sure that the computer and LaCinema Black RECORD are electrically grounded If the devic es...

Page 5: ...on 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...

Page 6: ...ding Audio Video encoding and a UPnP network media player together in an el egant glossy black design To get started simply connect the LaCinema Black RECORD to your TV and use the included remote to...

Page 7: ...I Component YUV Composite CVBS Audio Optical Audio Audio Stereo Input Video Analog composite video or S Video Audio Analog stereo audio Network Ethernet 10 100 Mbps WiFi 802 11n TV Systems PAL NTSC TV...

Page 8: ...le cable 7 SCART to S Video Composite adapter 8 HDMI cable 9 USB cable 10 External power supply 11 Quick Install Guide 12 Utilities CD ROM IMPORTANT INFO Please save your packaging In the event that t...

Page 9: ...tting 3 Infrared receiver Receives the infrared signal from the remote control Make sure the receiver is not obstructed 4 Status light See chart below 1 5 2 Status Light Behavior LaCinema Black RECORD...

Page 10: ...ctor for external disk connection Connect USB external storage devices such as hard disks or flash keys or memory card readers to browse play and manage content directly from your TV 7 USB 2 0 connect...

Page 11: ...ot pre installed so you will need to install them before you can use the remote control To install the batteries 1 Remove the battery compartment cover 2 Load the batteries onto the battery compartmen...

Page 12: ...3 Volume down Adjust volume down 4 Volume up Adjust volume up 5 Mark Mark items for various actions create playlist 6 Options Settings Action menu Setup 7 Stop Cancel Stop the current file playback 8...

Page 13: ...utton and selecting Show Marked Item List from the contex tual menu The item s list should then be cleared by selecting Unmark Mark er List from the contextual menu Play Pause OK button This button ha...

Page 14: ...onent section 3 1 2 Composite section 3 1 3 In each of the above connection methods it is possible to con nect the LaCinema Black RECORD to home theater systems by plugging an S PDIF cable not include...

Page 15: ...DMI cable to your television s HDMI port Fig 04 2 Connect the other end to the HDMI port on the back of the LaCinema Black RECORD Move on to the next step 3 2 TECHNICAL NOTE If your TV s HDMI port is...

Page 16: ...uld use are usually located close to the TV s component ports 2 Connect the other end of the component connectors to the three corresponding ports red green and blue for video and white and red for au...

Page 17: ...llow connector on one end of a analogue composite stereo cable to the CVBS port on your TV Fig 08 2 Connect the yellow connector on the other end of the com posite stereo cable to the LaCinema Black R...

Page 18: ...e LaCinema Black RECORD to home theater systems by plug ging the S PDIF cable not included into your digital amplifier via the LaCinema Black RECORD s digital optical audio connector 1 Connect one end...

Page 19: ...inema Black and to the set top box or camcorder 2 Connect either the yellow end of the composite cable or the S Video cable show in Fig 11 and Fig 12 to the LaCinema Black and to the set top box or ca...

Page 20: ...LaCinema Black RECORD 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 RECORD and the other end into a power outlet Fig 1...

Page 21: ...The first time you turn on the LaCinema Black RECORD a wizard appears to help you configure your settings The wizard appears only the first time you turn on the LaCinema Black RECORD un less you have...

Page 22: ...unctions of the remote con trol Fig 17 For details on the remote control see 2 Using the Remote Control Fig 17 Fig 18 Fig 19 2 Setup Wizard Select your language Use the Up and Down keys to select and...

Page 23: ...atic updates for daylight savings time Use the Up and Down keys to select and Play Pause OK to confirm Fig 20 5 Setup Wizard Date and Time Use the Up and Down keys to select and Play Pause OK to confi...

Page 24: ...confirm Fig 23 For more information on controlling ac cess to files refer to section 4 6 Controlling Access to Files 8 Setup Wizard Parental Rating Use the Up and Down keys and Play Pause OK to confi...

Page 25: ...u that appears when the wiz ard has completed press the Options Settings button to ac cess the Settings menu to finish product installation and to define advanced parameters Fig 24 Move on to the next...

Page 26: ...gure Network 3 Select Wireless Connection Mode 4 Select your wireless network from the list 5 Enter the password if required 6 Select the connection method Automatic or Manual In automatic network par...

Page 27: ...and se lect Configure Network 3 Select Ethernet Connection Mode 4 Select the connection method Automatic or Manual In automatic network parameters will be defined auto matically If you choose manual...

Page 28: ...Files from External Sources 4 1 Movie Space Scroll through the menu using the navigation buttons To confirm your choice and enter the Movie Space press the Play Pause OK button Fig 28 This menu will...

Page 29: ...ser Manual page 29 4 1 1 Display format Select from these choices Fig 31 Original Full Screen Cinema Fig 31 Fig 32 Fig 33 4 1 2 Subtitle List of available subtitles Fig 32 Off 4 1 3 Audio Languages Se...

Page 30: ...Files User Manual page 30 4 1 4 Play mode One Play selected file Fig 34 List play all files from the directory 4 1 5 Repeat Off play once the select file or list of files Fig 35 On play selected file...

Page 31: ...s select the Browser Space You can scroll through the list of photos and folders using the Up and Down buttons Right button to open a folder and Left to move to a higher folder level Fig 37 To confirm...

Page 32: ...level Fig 41 To confirm your choice press the Play Pause OK button When the music player is started you can pause or stop the cur rent song You can also change the track by scrolling through the list...

Page 33: ...button You can select files from different folders Fig 43 2 Press the Options Settings button and select Create Play list with the Marked Items 3 Give the playlist a name and press the Play Pause OK b...

Page 34: ...n buttons Fig 44 To confirm your choice and enter a menu press the Play Pause OK button If you have connected your LaCinema Black to a set top box when you enter the Record Space you will see live tel...

Page 35: ...ld Mode and confirm this setting 5 Next click Parental rating and define an age threshold out side of which a file can only be played if the correct password is given For example if your Child Mode le...

Page 36: ...to browse through the list of files NOTE Only files supported in the current media space will be displayed i e music files in the Music Space 5 1 2 Compatibility In addition to hard disks you can also...

Page 37: ...on the external hard drive will be listed along side the locally stored files in the various Spaces Select the file or folder to be copied and press the Mark button Fig 48 3 Then navigate to the dire...

Page 38: ...the LaCinema Black to your computer via the USB cable IMPORTANT INFO Connecting your LaCinema Black RE CORD directly to a host computer via USB is not supported for Mac OS X users 3 In My Computer or...

Page 39: ...ted to the network see Fig 52 Once connected files located on the NAS will appear in the vari ous Spaces on the LaCinema Black RECORD 5 3 1 2 Copying Files 1 Make sure that both the NAS and the LaCine...

Page 40: ...on the LaCinema Black RECORD see Fig 54 1 From the Utilities CD ROM install the Packet Video TwonkyVi sion software 2 Once installed launch the server from the Start Menu Win dows users or the Applic...

Page 41: ...ibed in section 5 3 2 1 2 Files located on the host computer will be listed alongside the locally stored files in the various Spaces on the LaCinema Black Select the file or folder to be copied and pr...

Page 42: ...elect Share My Media to You must then tell WMP to share content with the LaCin ema Black Below the Share My Media check box select the LaCinema Black RECORD and click Allow Fig 58 5 Multimedia content...

Page 43: ...and navigate to the channel on which the show you wish to record is playing 2 Using the LaCinema Black RECORD remote control press the Record on your remote control to start capturing the video Fig 60...

Page 44: ...ngs button and selecting Manual Recording and defining the following parameters Fig 61 Channel list containing the available sources Recording date Start and finish times Frequency Number of repetitio...

Page 45: ...allows you to rewind up to three hours If you rewind while watching live television you can then fast forward until you reach the live television time This icon in the information banner shows you tha...

Page 46: ...the Home menu select the Movie Space or Browser Space and open the My Recordings folder Fig 63 This folder contains all recordings made with from Video IN capture see section 6 2 Recording Videofor d...

Page 47: ...k connection TV connection and resolution A description of the settings categories follows 7 1 1 Settings General Allows you to specify general parameters Fig 65 Country Select your country for time a...

Page 48: ...t code and new code Modify answer question Change the question that helps to remember the secret code Parental rating Defines age restriction for broad casted shows Help banner Enable or Disable Help...

Page 49: ...me rate S PDIF sound Aspect ratio Fig 67 Fig 68 Fig 69 7 1 4 Settings Network For basic network setup refer to 3 6 STEP 6 Connect to Your Network 7 1 5 Settings Advanced LaCinema Black reset Pressing...

Page 50: ...ing or copying files 6 The system will detect the new firmware file and offer to con duct an update Fig 70 7 Accept the offer and the update will begin Fig 71 Do not disconnect the USB external hard d...

Page 51: ...ite for the most current version of the user manual www lacie com Problem Question Answer Checking the firm ware version How do you know which firmware version your LaCinema Black is using To check wh...

Page 52: ...he list of compatible files see section 1 2 Supported Formats My file won t play Is the file compatible with the LaCinema Black Check the file s audio codec against the list of compatible files see se...

Page 53: ...nformation on hand Information Where to Find Information 1 LaCie hard drive serial number Located on a sticker at the back of drive or on the original packaging 3 Macintosh PC model Mac users Click on...

Page 54: ...acie com fr contact LaCie Germany Contact us at http www lacie com de contact LaCie Italy Contact us at http www lacie com it contact LaCie Japan Contact us at http www lacie com jp contact LaCie Neth...

Page 55: ...for any loss of data during the use of this device or for any of the problems caused as a result LaCie will not under any circumstances be liable for direct spe cial or consequential damages such as...

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