LaCie LaCinema Classic
Technical Information
User Manual
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7. Technical Information
7.1. XviD Compatibility
The LaCie LaCinema Classic is fully compatible with the XviD
format (an ISO, MPEG-4 compliant video codec), and can play
any video encoded with this compression format.
7.2. Optimizing Data Transfers
Data transfers are the flow of data that accomplishes a task, usu-
ally related to moving data from storage to computer RAM, or
between storage devices. With external drives, such as the LaCie
LaCinema Classic, 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
computer must be equipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 host bus
adapter card (either sold separately, or integrated by your com-
puter’s manufacturer) 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 connected to the port to work at their
correct speeds.
Computers running Windows XP and Windows Vista automati-
cally 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 origi-
nal USB specifications. Mac OS 10.2.7 and later supports Hi-
Speed USB 2.0, and Mac OS 10.x also supports Hi-Speed USB
2.0, but you will have to purchase a third-party PCI or PC Card
and appropriate drivers.
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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