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LaCinema PlayHD Technical Information
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9. Technical Information
9.1. HD File Format Compatibility
The LaCinema PlayHD is fully compatible with the high definition
formats below:
✦ AVC HD
✦ H.264 (MPEG-4 P10)
✦ MPEG-2 HD
✦ MPEG-4.2
✦ WMV9
✦ VC-1
✦ Xvid
9.2. Optimizing Data Transfers
Data transfers for the LaCinema PlayHD are the flow of data from
computer RAM to storage, or between storage devices. With exter-
nal drives, such as the LaCinema PlayHD, the data is transferred
from the computer to the drive via the USB interface.
USB
For Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance, your computer must be
equipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 host bus adapter card. The USB
2.0 port can be integrated into your computer’s motherboard or
sold separately as a peripheral device. Operating systems compat-
ible with the PlayHD include drivers that support USB 2.0 disk drives.
For information about Hi-Speed USB 2.0 peripheral cards, visit our
website: www.lacie.com.