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LaCinema Mini HD Troubleshooting
User Manual page 76
12.1. Troubleshooting the Television/Stereo Connection
Problem Question Answer
The drive is connect-
ed, but the TV doesn’t
recognize it.
Have you properly set the video
out parameters in the Settings
menu?
Using the remote control, click the Info button to change from HDMI (de-
fault) to Composite Video Out mode.
Checking the firm-
ware version.
How do you know which firmware
version your LaCinema Mini HD is
using?
To check which firmware is currently installed on your LaCinema Mini HD,
attach it to your TV and use the remote control to navigate to the Settings
menu. The firmware version is displayed in the bottom right corner of the
Settings menu.
How do you get new firmware,
and how do you install it?
For a detailed explanation, please see section 10.5.8. Update Device or
go to www.lacie.com.
There is no picture
being displayed.
Are all of the cables connected
correctly?
Ensure that all of the cables are connected correctly. See section 4. Setting
Up: Connecting to TV.
The picture is in black
and white or there
is no picture being
displayed.
Is the LaCinema Mini HD’s Video
setting correctly set?
In the event that there is an error with the Video setting, press the Info button
on the remote control until the correct image is displayed. Once the picture
is being displayed, go into the Settings menu and select Video. From there,
you can select the correct settings. For more information, please see section
10.2. Settings: Video.
Optimizing video
connections.
What connectivity method will
produce the best quality?
For optimal quality and performance, the best video connection is the
HDMI cable (included).
There is no sound
when connecting the
LaCinema Mini HD to
a digital stereo.
Have the Audio Settings been
adjusted?
When using the A/V cable to connect the LaCinema Mini HD to a TV, go
into the Settings menu and select Audio Settings. From this menu, you will
need to select the Analog option instead of Digital.
Slideshows are slug-
gish.
Does it take several seconds to
load a picture?
Depending on file size, photos may take several seconds to load properly.
Reducing the photo’s resolution will reduce the file size, as well, and allow
the file to load faster.