LaCinema Rugged HD
Technical Information
User Manual
page 36
7. Technical Information
7.1. HD File Format Compatibility
The LaCinema Rugged HD is fully compatible with the hi-def formats
below, and can play any video encoded with these compression
formats:
MPEG-2 HD
Xvid
H.264 (MPEG-4 P10)
MPEG-4.2
WMV9
VC-1
7.2. Optimizing Data Transfers
Data transfers are the flow of data that accomplishes a task, usually
related to moving data from storage to computer RAM, or between
storage devices. With external drives, such as the LaCinema Rugged
HD, the data is transferred from the drive to the computer via the
USB interface. The data is fed from the drive through the USB port
on the drive, and passes to the computer through the USB host-bus
adapter interface.
USB
To utilize the enhanced Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance, your com-
puter must be equipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 host bus adapter
card (either sold separately, or integrated by your computer’s manu-
facturer) and the appropriate drivers. These host bus adapter cards,
which include one or more USB ports, are shipped with special Hi-
Speed USB 2.0 drivers that enable the computer to control the card.
These drivers must be installed in order for USB 2.0 devices con-
nected to the port to work at their correct speeds.
Computers running Windows XP and Windows Vista automatically
manage Hi-Speed USB 2.0 devices and drivers, while Windows 98
SE and Windows Me will require that drivers be installed before a
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device is attached.
Mac OS 9.x does not support Hi-Speed USB 2.0 functionality, and
all Hi-Speed USB 2.0 devices will only operate at the original USB
specifications. Mac OS 10.2.7 and later supports Hi-Speed USB
2.0. Contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support for in-
formation about Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PCI or PC Cards, or visit our
Web site:
www.lacie.com
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