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QD-DVD MultiDrive
Series
User’s Manual
www.microboards.com Version 1.2
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Table of Contents Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 5 Unpacking your system ....................................................................................................................... 5 Installation............................................................................................................................................. 5 Basic Instructions .....
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Introduction The QD-DVD MultiDrive Series includes the QD-DVD 123, QD-DVD 125, and QD-DVD 127. Each is a high speed, low cost DVD Recordable duplication system from Microboards Technology, LLC. The QD-DVD MultiDrive is perfect for any user requiring easy copying of audio, video, or Data CDs. Superior technology allows the QD-DVD MultiDrive to ship without a hard drive. LED indicators provide the user with status of the duplication process, minimizing the number of faulty discs. Ap
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Hardware Description Controller Interface DVD Reader Drive DVD Recorder Drives Power LED QD-DVD 123 Power Switch The QD-DVD MultiDrive system consists of a DVD reader, 3, 5, or 7 DVD Recorders (based on model), USB Connection, and Controller module. The master discs always go into the DVD reader drive (top). The blank media will always go into the DVD Recorder drives. The power switch and power LED are also located on the front of the QD-DVD
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Main Menu ENT Load Next Source Disc Copying – 52x 17% 1.0 Copy 1. 0 Copy ENT Analyzing… . 150.4 MB 01:15 OK: 07 Blank Disc ESC ▼ Load Next ENT ENT Source Disc Testing – 52x 17% 2.0 Test Blank Disc 2.0 Test Analyzing… . 150.4 MB 01:15 OK: 07 ESC ▼ Load Next ENT ENT Source Disc Copying – 52x 17% 3.0 Copy Blank Disc 3.0 Test & Copy Analyzing… . 150.4 MB 01:15 OK: 07 ESC ▼ ENT Copied disc is now 4.0 Verify 4. 0 V erify Preparing… ... being read . OK: 07 ESC ▼ ENT Copied disc is now Compar
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Functions There are 9 different functions for the QD-DVD MultiDrive duplicator: Copy, Test, Test & Copy, Verify, Compare, Prescan, Disc Info, Edit Track and Setup. For the Setup options, please refer to pages 14-16. These instructions refer to using 7 DVD recorder drives (available only in the QD-DVD 127), but the QD-DVD MultiDrive will operate using any number of the available recorder drives. Copy The Copy function is used to copy your master disc to the blank media. The QD-DVD Mult
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Test & Copy The Test and Copy function will perform both operations, one after the other. If the Test portion passes without errors, the system will automatically start the Copy process. To run the Test and Copy function, press the ▼▲ buttons until the display reads: 3. Test & Copy Place your master disc into the DVD reader drive. Place your blank media into the DVD recorder drives. Press the ENT button on the controller interface. The duplicator will now simulate writing
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Compare The Compare function is used to compare the master disc with the copied discs. The Compare function will only work with Data masters. If your master disc has audio or video (VCD) on it, the Compare function will not work. To use the Compare function, press the ▼▲ buttons until the display reads: 5. Compare Place your master disc into the DVD reader drive. Place your copied discs into the DVD recorder drives. Press the ENT button on the controller interface. The
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Disc Info The Disc Info function displays information on the type of master disc placed in the DVD reader drive. To use the Disc Info function, press the ▼▲ buttons until the display reads: 7. Disc Info Place the master disc into the DVD reader drive. Press the ENT button. The source is analyzed. The following screen appears: Source Disc (Analyzing) The following 4 screens display a variety of information about the master disc. The screens are reached by pressing th
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5. Once all of your tracks are selected for that master, press the ▼ button until the display reads: Select Track: End 1Track 04:53 This screen shows the total number of tracks selected from the master disc and the total time of those tracks. 6. Press the ENT button. The following screen appears: Note: Pressing the ▼ button and selecting NO takes you back to End Edit Disc Editing track
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Close Session The Close Session function is used only if you did not close an audio CD, as described in the Edit Track / CD to CD Edit section. You can use this function to manually close the discs. To use the Close Session function, press the ▼▲ buttons until the display reads: 8. Edit Track Press the ENT button. The following screen appears: 8-01. Edit Track CD to CD Edit Press the ▼ button until the display reads: 8-03. Edit Track Close Session Make sure yo
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Setup ENT ▲ ENT ▲ 9 -01. Setup Language Idioma Dil 9 .Setup Language English Spanish TURKCE ▼ ▼ ▼ CD Burn Speed ▲ ENT 9-02. Setup CD Burn Speed Available speeds: 48x, 40x, 32x, CD Burn Speed Maximum 24x, 20x, 16x, 10x, 4x ▼ ESC ▼ ▲ DVD Burn Speed ENT 9-03. Setup DVD Burn Speed Available speeds: 16x, 12x, 8x, DVD Burn Speed Maximum 6x, 4x, 2x, 1x ▼ ▼ Read Speed ENT ▲ 9-04. Setup Read Speed DVD Read Speed Available speeds: 48x, Read Speed limited to 16x and 8x. Maximum ▼ 48x, 40x, 1
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Language The QD-DVD MultiDrive duplicator has two language options, English and Spanish. English is the default setting. CD Burn Speed The default CD record speed for the QD-DVD MultiDrive is Maximum (48x). The other available record speed options are: 40x, 32x, 24x, 20x, 16x, 10x, and, 4x. Note that some burn speeds are not supported by CD-R media, and will burn at the next lowest supported speed. DVD Burn Speed The default DVD record speed for the QD-DVD MultiDrive is Maximum (16x).
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Burn Mode There are 3 options for the Burn Mode setting: 1. DAO (Disc At Once) 2. TAO – Not Close (Track At Once, not closed) 3. TAO (Track At Once, closed) The default setting is DAO. It is recommended that this setting be used. Display Time The display time function is used to display the total record time, after the recording is completed. The default setting is Off. Button Sound The Button Sound function is used to turn on or off the beep sound a button makes when pres
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Advanced Setup Menu ▲ ENT ENT 11- 01 Adv Setup Under Run Protect Options are ON or 11. Advanced Setup Under Run Protect ON Off ▼ ▼ ▲ ESC ENT 11- 02 Adv Setup Overburn Options are ON or Overburn Off Off ▼ ▼ ▲ ESC ENT 11- 03 Adv Setup Read Error Skip Options are ON or Read Error Skip OFF Off ▼ ▼ ▲ ESC ENT 11- 04 Adv Setup Burn-In Burn-In To Be Used by Burn-In Erase & Copy Test Service Personnel ▼ ONLY ▼ ESC ENT 11- 05 Adv Setup Update F/W A.321 Firmware is Update Firmware To B.123? YES upda
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UnderRun Protect The UnderRun Protect feature allows the recorder to use Burn Proof during recording. This setting defaults to ON and should remain on. This feature protects against making “coasters” or bad discs. Again, this setting should always remain ON. Overburn The default setting for this feature is OFF. This feature is not supported by the QD-DVD MultiDrive duplicator. Overburn can be used with certain CD recorders, allowing more data to be burned to the disc. Read Error S
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Specifications – QD-DVD MultiDrive Series Model Recorders Dimensions, inches (H x W x D) Weight, lbs QD-123 3 10.5 x 8 x 17 21 lbs QD-125 5 17 x 8 x 18 33 lbs QD-127 7 17 x 8 x 18 37 lbs • Product Interface ATAPI/ IDE • Data Buffer 32 MB • Max Read Speeds: CD 48x, DVD • Firmware Upgrade Via CD-ROM 16X • AC Input: 115/230 VAC; 8/5 AMPS • Max Write Speeds: CD 48x, DVD MAX; 50-60Hz 16X • Maximum Operating Temperature: • System Display LED 25 Degrees C. • Write Method Auto Detec
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Appendix 1 List of Functions 1 Copy 2 Test 3 Test & Copy 4 Verify 5 Compare 6 Prescan 7 Disc Info 8 Edit Track (for CD only) 8-1 CD to CD Edit 8-2 Play Audio Track 8-3 Close Session 9 Setup 9-1 Language (Default is English) 9-2 CD Burn Speed (Default is Maximum) 9-3 DVD Burn Speed (Default is Maximum) 9-4 Master Read Speed (Default is Maximum) 9-5 Auto Start Drive (Default is Off) 9-6 Startup Menu (Default is Copy) 9-7 Auto Verify (Default is Off) 9-8 Auto Compare (Default is
