LaCie d2 DL DVD RW Drive User manual

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Table of Contents
LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive
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Table of Contents
Foreword 4
Precautions 6
1. Introduction 8
1.1. What Your LaCie Drive Can Do 8
2. Your LaCie Drive 9
2.1. Minimum System Requirements 9
2.1.1. Mac Users 9
2.1.2. Windows Users 10
2.2. Package Contents 11
2.3. Views Of The Drive 12
2.4. Cables And Connectors 14
3. Installing Your LaCie Drive 15
3.1. Installing The LaCie DVD Utilities 16
3.2. Connecting The Power Supply 17
3.3. Connecting The Interface Cable 18
3.3.1. Mac Users 18
3.3.2. Windows Users 21
3.4. Connecting Multiple Devices 24
3.5. Disconnecting Your LaCie Drive 25
3.6. Switching Interfaces 26
4. Using Your LaCie Drive 27
4.1. Supported DVD & CD Formats 27
4.2. Inserting Discs 28
4.3. Accessing Discs 28
4.4. Writing Discs 29
4.4.1. DVD Writing Methods 29
4.4.2. CD Writing Methods 30
4.5. Ejecting Discs 31
4.5.1. Emergency Ejection Of Discs 31

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5. Tech Tips 32
5.1. DVD & CD Media – Definitions 32
5.2. File System Formats – Definitions 33
5.3. DVD Capacity 33
5.4. DVD-Video Regional Playback Zones 34
5.5. User Advice On MPEG-2 Decoders 35
5.6. Optimizing Data Transfers 36
6. FireWire Questions & Answers 37
7. USB Questions & Answers 39
8. Troubleshooting 41
8.1. Mac Users 42
8.2. Windows Users 47
9. Contacting Customer Support 52
10. Warranty 54
Glossary 55

Foreword
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Copyrights
Copyright © 2004 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.
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.
Tested To Comply
With FCC standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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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.

Precautions
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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 Troubleshooting section.
• 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.

1. Introduction
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive – your complete DVD and CD creation solution!
This drive gives you maximum compatibility with the various DVD and CD formats, reading and writing to all of the popular
standards (DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW) and introduces a brand new standard: DVD+R9 Double Layer (DL).
Supported DVD and CD Logos
Double Layer DVD Recording
With the same technology that underpins Hollywood-style DVD-Videos,
Double Layer (DL) discs are compatible with most consumer
set-top DVD players and computer DVD-ROM drives.
On one DVD+R9 DL disc, you’ll be able to
store up to four hours of MPEG-2 video,
sixteen hours of VHS-quality video or
increase the video bit rate for higher
quality movies. And with 8.5GB of
storage space on a single DL disc,
they’re ideal for archiving and backup
applications, and could even be used as
replacement for tape in some instances.
The LaCie d2 DL DVD±RW Drive can be integrated into standard 19” computer and audio equipment racks, and is equally at
home on any desktop. Now you have the tools to make high-impact, professional quality DVD videos, conveniently make
system backups and preserve all of your memories for the future.
1.1. What Your LaCie Drive Can Do
• Burn videos for playback on computers and DVD players
• Play, edit, organize and burn your digital music
• Save large data projects or make backups
ReWritable
DVD+R9 DL Logo DVD+R/RW Logo DVD-R/RW Logo CD-R/RW Logo

2. Your LaCie Drive
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2. Your LaCie Drive
2.1. Minimum System Requirements
2.1.1. Mac Users
Hardware Requirements –
Computer equipped with a FireWire or USB interface card.
System Requirements –
Double Layer Recording Single Layer Recording
• 8.5GB Double Layer disc • 4.7GB Single Layer disc
• 700MHz G4 or later • 700MHz G4 or later
• Mac OS 10.2 or later • Mac OS 9.1 or later
• 64MB of RAM • 16MB of RAM
(256MB is recommended) (24MB is recommended)
• QuickTime 6 or later • QuickTime 4.0 or later
Important Info: MPEG encoding is a system intensive application and
requires most of a CPU’s power. This process can take several hours on
slower systems.
Additional Requirements for DVD playback and Pre-Mastering –
Monitor resolution of 1024 x 768, 24-bit color
Additional Requirements for DV Capturing and DVD Authoring –
Minimum of 128MB of RAM (256MB is recommended)
1GB of free hard disk space for every 5 minutes of DV video capture
4.5GB of free hard disk space for copying a single layer DVD-Video disc
8GB of free hard disk space for copying a double layer DVD-Video disc
Important Info: To ensure optimal recording results, avoid copying from
a CD or DVD and record directly from a hard drive that supports
sustained data transfer rates for the following speeds:
• 8x = 11.08MB/s • 4x = 5.54MB/s
• 2x = 2.77MB/s • 1x = 1.385MB/s
Tech Note: Mac Users!
USB Connectivity: For optimal
performance under the Mac OS, it is
recommended that you use the
FireWire interface unless you are using
a G5 or are running Mac OS 10.2.8
or later on a computer with a Hi-Speed
USB 2.0 PC or PCI card. All versions of
the Mac OS before Mac OS 10.2.8
do not support the transfer rates of Hi-
Speed USB 2.0, and all data transfers
will be made at the slower USB 1.1
rates.
DVD Playback:
At the time of publication (May, 2004),
Apple only supports DVD playback on
Macintosh computers with a built-in
DVD-ROM drive. If your system does
not have a built-in DVD-ROM drive, in
order to enable DVD playback you will
need to utilize a third-party utility.
Apple Disc Recording Updater:
In order to provide maximum
compatibility with Apple software
products, LaCie is constantly providing
drive support updates. Visit our Web
site, www.lacie.com/support, choose
Optical from the pull-down menu and
download the LaCie DiscRecording
Support for Mac OS X 10.3.2 or later
to add LaCie drive support to
applications that utilize Apple’s
DiscRecording framework. These
include, but are not limited to, the
following applications: Finder, iTunes,
iPhoto, Backup, Disk Utility and DVD
Studio Pro.

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2.1.2. Windows Users
Hardware Requirements –
Computer equipped with a FireWire/IEEE 1394/iLink/DV or Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface card.
Tech Note: In order to utilize the USB interface for DVD creation, your LaCie drive must be connected to a Hi-
Speed USB 2.0 interface. USB 1.1 does not support the transfer rates required for DVD creation.
System Requirements –
Double Layer Recording Single Layer Recording
• 8.5GB Double Layer disc • 4.7GB Single Layer disc
• Windows 2000 (SP4 or later) or XP (SP1 or later) • Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
• 500-MHz Intel® Pentium III or equivalent • 500-MHz Intel Pentium III or equivalent
• 128MB of RAM (256MB is recommended) • 128MB of RAM
Important Info: MPEG encoding is a system intensive application and requires most of a CPU’s power. This
process can take several hours on slower systems.
Additional Requirements for DVD Playback and Pre-Mastering –
SVGA video card supporting DirectDraw Standard
Sound Blaster compatible sound card
Microsoft DirectShow 6.4 or greater
Monitor resolution of 1024 x 768, 24-bit color
Additional Requirements for DV Capturing and DVD Authoring –
Minimum of 128MB of RAM (256MB is recommended)
1GB of free hard disk space for every 5 minutes of DV video capture
4.5GB of free hard disk space for copying a DVD-Video disc
8GB of free hard disk space for copying a double layer DVD-Video disc
Additional Requirements for Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator and Easy Media Creator –
Easy CD & DVD Creator Easy Media Creator
Video Editing Intel Pentium III 500-MHz or faster Intel Pentium III 1.2-GHz or faster
DV/Analog to MPEG encoding Intel Pentium III 800-MHz or faster Intel Pentium III 1.2-GHz or faster
Important Info: To ensure optimal recording results, avoid copying from a CD or DVD and record directly from a
hard drive that supports sustained data transfer rates for the following speeds:
• 8x = 11.08MB/s • 4x = 5.54MB/s • 2x = 2.77MB/s • 1x = 1.385MB/s