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LaCinema Black PLAY 

Playing Multimedia Files

User Manual 

page 27

4. Playing Multimedia Files

Thanks to the LaCinema Black PLAY’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.

From the 

Home

 menu, select one of the media spaces – Movie, 

Photo, Music and Browser – to access multimedia files.  

IMPORTANT NOTE:

 Only files supported in the current media 

space will be displayed (i.e., music files in the 

Music Space

).

For details on connecting external sources to the LaCinema Black 
PLAY, such as a UPnP media server, a host computer, and/or an 
external  USB  drive,  refer  to  chapter 

5.  Playing  &  Copying  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/OK 

 

button (

Fig. 25

).

This  menu  will  display  all  of  the  supported  video  files  that  you 
have up loaded to your LaCinema  Black or located on an external 
source.

Only files recognized as video files will be displayed. Music and 
Photo files will not be displayed. To view all file types, select the 

Browser Space

.

You can scroll through the list of video files and folders using the 

Up 

 and 

Down 

 buttons, 

Right 

 button to open a folder and 

Left 

 to move to upper folder level (

Fig. 26

). To confirm your 

choice, press the 

Play/OK 

 button.

In the file list, you can retrieve file information by pressing the 

Information

   button (

Fig. 27

).  To exit the info screen, press 

the 

Information

   button again.

During  the  file  playback,  you  can  adjust  several  playback  pa-
rameters. Press the 

Options/Settings 

 button to display or exit 

the on-screen menu.

Fig. 25 

Fig. 26 

Fig. 27 

Summary of Contents for 301487U - LaCinema PLAY - Digital AV Player

Page 1: ...inition Connection 17 3 1 4 Optical Audio S PDIF Connection 18 3 2 STEP 2 Connect the Power Supply 19 3 3 STEP 3 Turning on the TV 20 3 4 STEP 4 Complete the Installation Wizard 20 3 5 STEP 5 Connect...

Page 2: ...All users 38 5 2 2 3 Playing Files via the Network Using Windows Media Player Windows Only 39 5 2 2 4 Copying Files via the Network Using Windows Media Player Windows Only 39 5 2 2 5 Copying Files via...

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: ...to its openings Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock short circuit ing fire or personal injury Make sure that the computer and LaCinema Black PLAY are electri cally grounded If the devices...

Page 5: ...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 yo...

Page 6: ...efinition multimedia playback and a UPnP net work media player together in an elegant glossy black design To get started simply connect the LaCinema Black PLAY to your TV and use the included remote t...

Page 7: ...onent YUV Composite CVBS Audio Optical Audio Audio Stereo Network Ethernet 10 100 Mbps WiFi 802 11n TV Systems PAL NTSC File Systems external USB drive NTFS read write FAT32 read write HFS read only H...

Page 8: ...RCA Male Male cable 6 HDMI cable 7 USB cable 8 External power supply 9 Quick Install Guide 10 Utilities CD ROM IMPORTANT INFO Please save your packaging In the event that the drive should need to be...

Page 9: ...multimedia files directly from your TV 2 Infrared receiver Receives the infrared signal from the remote control Make sure the receiver is not obstructed 3 Status light See chart below 1 5 2 Status Lig...

Page 10: ...DVI adapter sold separately for a digital video connection to your TV You will need to con nect a separate cable for audio 6 USB 2 0 connector for external disk connection Connect USB external storage...

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: ...2 Stand by Resume stand by 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 t...

Page 13: ...ing the Options Set tings button 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 OK...

Page 14: ...d definition section 3 1 3 In each of the above connection methods it is possible to connect the LaCinema Black PLAY to home theater systems by plugging the S PDIF cable not included to your digital a...

Page 15: ...your television s HDMI port Fig 04 2 Connect the other end to the HDMI port on the back of the LaCinema Black PLAY Move on to the next step 3 2 TECHNICAL NOTE If your TV s HDMI port is being used by a...

Page 16: ...rs you should use are usually located close to the TV s component ports 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 o...

Page 17: ...ellow 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...

Page 18: ...gging the S PDIF cable not included into your digital ampli fier via the LaCinema Black PLAY s digital optical audio connec tor For the Component connection connect EITHER the S PDIF cable or the ster...

Page 19: ...LaCinema Black PLAY User Manual page 19 3 2 STEP 2 Connect the Power Supply Plug one end of the power adapter cord into the back of LaCin ema Black PLAY and the other end into a power outlet Fig 11 M...

Page 20: ...4 3 4 STEP 4 Complete the Installation Wizard The first time you turn on the LaCinema Black PLAY a wizard appears to help you configure your settings The wizard appears only the first time you turn o...

Page 21: ...in functions of the remote con trol Fig 14 For details on the remote control see 2 Using the Remote Control Fig 14 Fig 15 Fig 16 2 Setup Wizard Select your language Use the Up and Down keys to select...

Page 22: ...auto matic updates for daylight savings time Use the Up and Down keys to select and Play OK to confirm Fig 17 5 Setup Wizard Date and Time Use the Up and Down keys to select and Play OK to confirm Fi...

Page 23: ...Play OK to confirm Fig 20 For more information on parental control refer to section 4 5 Controlling Access to Files 8 Setup Wizard Parental Rating Use the Up and Down keys and Play OK to enable ac ces...

Page 24: ...that appears when the wizard has completed press the Options Settings button to access the Settings menu to finish product installation and to define ad vanced parameters Fig 21 Move on to the next s...

Page 25: ...Configure 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 netwo...

Page 26: ...button 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 m...

Page 27: ...al 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 OK button Fig 25 This menu will display all of the suppo...

Page 28: ...er Manual page 28 4 1 1 Display format Select from these choices Fig 28 Original Full Screen Cinema Fig 28 Fig 29 Fig 30 4 1 2 Subtitle List of available subtitles Fig 29 Off 4 1 3 Audio Languages Sel...

Page 29: ...Files User Manual page 29 4 1 4 Play mode One Play selected file Fig 31 List play all files from the directory 4 1 5 Repeat Off play once the select file or list of files Fig 32 On play selected file...

Page 30: ...elect 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 34 To confirm yo...

Page 31: ...level Fig 38 To confirm your choice press the Play 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 using...

Page 32: ...k button You can select files from different folders Fig 40 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 OK butto...

Page 33: ...d 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 lev...

Page 34: ...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 connect card readers digital cameras or digit...

Page 35: ...ed 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 44 3 Then navigate to the di...

Page 36: ...ed to the network see Fig 45 Once con nected files located on the NAS will appear in the various Spaces on the LaCinema Black PLAY 5 2 1 2 Copying Files 1 Make sure that both the NAS and the LaCinema...

Page 37: ...he various Spaces on the LaCinema Black PLAY see Fig 47 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 user...

Page 38: ...bed in section 5 2 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 pre...

Page 39: ...Library Me dia Sharing Fig 50 4 In the Media Sharing dialogue box select 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 th...

Page 40: ...on your computer TECHNICAL NOTE WMP is preinstalled on Vista but XP users may have to download and install the software 2 Connect the LaCinema Black to your computer via the USB cable IMPORTANT INFO...

Page 41: ...onnection and resolution A description of the settings categories follows 6 1 1 Settings General Allows you to specify general parameters Fig 57 Country Select your country for time and broadcasting p...

Page 42: ...ew 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 banner durin...

Page 43: ...e rate S PDIF sound Aspect ratio Fig 59 Fig 60 Fig 61 6 1 4 Settings Network For basic network setup refer to 3 5 STEP 5 Connect to Your Network 6 1 5 Settings Advanced LaCinema Black reset Pressing t...

Page 44: ...or copying files 6 The system will detect the new firmware file and offer to con duct an update Fig 62 7 Accept the offer and the update will begin Fig 63 Do not disconnect the USB external hard disk...

Page 45: ...website 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 chec...

Page 46: ...e 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 sec...

Page 47: ...formation 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 48: ...cie 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 Nethe...

Page 49: ...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 b...

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