MicroBoards Technology HCL 4000 User Manual

HCL Series  
Users Manual  
Microboards Technology LLC  
Version 1.1  
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC  
HCL Series  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................. 5  
THE ROBOTIC PLATFORM................................................................................................... 7  
THE LCD CONTROL PANEL ................................................................................................ 7  
MENU OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................. 8  
INTRODUCTION TO MANAGE ACCOUNTS.................................................................... 11  
SINGLE MASTER AND MULTI MASTER MODES........................................................... 11  
SETTING COUNTERS AND ASSIGNING NAMES........................................................... 12  
OPERATION...................................................................................................................... 14  
1. Copy ......................................................................................................................... 14  
2. Test........................................................................................................................... 17  
3. Compare................................................................................................................... 18  
4. Test+Copy ................................................................................................................ 19  
5. Copy+Compare......................................................................................................... 19  
6. Select Burn Speed.................................................................................................... 19  
7. Select Source............................................................................................................ 20  
8. Master Mode............................................................................................................. 20  
9. Erase RW ................................................................................................................. 20  
10. Hard Drive Setup .................................................................................................... 21  
11. Setup ...................................................................................................................... 24  
12. System Utilities ....................................................................................................... 28  
13. Loader Utilities ........................................................................................................ 30  
14. Manage Accounts ................................................................................................... 32  
15. Shutdown................................................................................................................ 34  
TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................................... 35  
ERROR CODES................................................................................................................ 36  
MENU TREE...................................................................................................................... 38  
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 39  
SUPPORTED FORMATS .................................................................................................. 39  
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ...........................................ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.  
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Introduction  
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HCL Series  
Introduction  
The Microboards HCL Series autoloader is a reliable, high performance, high speed, standalone, robotic DVD  
and/or CD autoloader. With its professional industrial design and simple user interface, it makes your  
duplicating experience easier than ever.  
With the Microboards HCL Series, you can have a capacity up to 1000 discs, duplicate continuously for 24  
hours (even with multiple masters), and get the highest quality duplication, all at an extremely affordable  
price.  
The Microboards HCL Series includes the HCL-4000, HCL-6000, and HCL-8000, with 4, 6, and 8 drives,  
respectively. The number of drives will not affect the overall capacity of the HCL Series autoloader. More  
drives, however, will result in increased throughput.  
Before you start using this autoloader, please read the following to ensure proper operation:  
DVD Duplication Limitations  
DVD masters must be copied to blanks of the same capacity. In other words, DVD Dual-Layer must be  
copied to DVD Dual Layer, and DVD Single Layer must be copied to DVD Single Layer.  
DVD +R media does not support Test mode and will be burned if used.  
Temperature Warning  
If the autoloader was stored in a location where the temperature dropped below 32° F (0° C) within the past  
24 hours, leave the autoloader in a warm room with temperatures at least 65° F (19° C) for four hours prior to  
powering it on for the first time. Failure to do so may cause irreparable harm and prevent the autoloader from  
functioning.  
Maintenance  
Dust is the number one killer of CD/DVD recording devices. It is very important to operate the autoloader in a  
dust free, clean environment. Failure to do so can severely damage your autoloader. We strongly suggest  
that you constantly use an Air Duster (Canned Air) to clear off any dust on the surface of the autoloader.  
Note: Do not try to use an Air Duster to clean the autoloader while the writer trays are open. In doing so, you  
may inadvertently blow dust into the recording device and damage it.  
Proper Shutdown  
To avoid possible system failures, you need to shut down the autoloader properly. To shut down the  
autoloader, scroll to menu 15. Shutdown and follow the instructions on the screen. Not performing this  
function increases the risk of damaging the autoloader.  
Double Layer/Dual Layer Partition  
If you have a 16x speed or higher autoloader with DVD Dual Layer capability, the hard drive partitions are set  
to a default size of 9 GB each to accommodate DVD Dual Layer format. If you require more partitions and do  
not plan on using DVD Dual Layer media, you can reduce the size of the partitions using the instructions  
given in “Partition Size” on page 26. Keep in mind that if you alter the partition size, all previous data/video  
stored on the hard drive will be lost and you will only be able to load media with less than 5 GB capacity such  
as DVD Single Layer (4.7 GB), CD (700 MB), etc.  
Disc Static and Sticky Media  
The most common problems when using an autoloader are the disc static and sticky media issues. These  
static charge problems cause multiple discs to stick together, resulting in improper operation and more  
severely, can shock the robotic arm while loading a disc that causes the system to freeze. Even though the  
autoloader has a sticky media separator function to prevent the sticky media, but you should still follow these  
steps to prevent sticky media from disrupting your operation and protect your system from disc static charge.  
This issue is most commonly seen when you buy a 100 pack of blank discs and insert them into the  
autoloader without any treatment. If you have experienced this kind of problem, please do the following to  
remove the adhesive static between the discs:  
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Separate the blank discs before you place them into the autoloader's spindle(s). Separating them will  
greatly reduce the static between discs.  
If this doesn't achieve the desired outcome, use an air duster (canned air) to blow air around the  
circular edge of the blank discs. This process reduces the static between the discs up to 90%. The  
amount of air to use depends on factors specific to your environment.  
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Disc Placement  
Another common problem when using an autoloader is the placement of media onto the spindles. Placing the  
media onto the spindles properly can avoid possible picking errors when operating the autoloader. Even  
though the autoloader is designed with certain tolerance adjustments to prevent mishandling by the picking  
arm, failures may still arise if the spindles are not loaded correctly. All media loaded onto the spindles should  
be flat and not slanted at an angle to ensure the picking arm can securely grab the disc with all 3 vacuum  
suction heads. Do not load too many discs onto the spindle as well, as this may cause errors in placement  
and loading. Diagram 1-1 below demonstrates the proper and incorrect disc placements when loading media  
onto the spindles.  
Figure 1-1 Disc Placement Illustration  
Spindles vs. Bins  
The Microboards HCL Series has five spindles for holding CDs and/or DVD’s. Although the manual refers to  
them as spindles, many of the messages shown on the LCD display refer to them as bins in order to create  
more concise messages. Don’t panic. Spindles and bins are the same.  
Microboards Statement Regarding Improper Duplication  
Microboards Technology fully supports the right of any business, organization, group, or individual to protect  
their property from unlicensed, unauthorized, or illegal duplication.  
As a user of our equipment, we expect you to support that right as well.  
Microboards Technology is neither responsible nor liable for the infringement of any laws regarding the illegal  
duplication of property. Microboards Technology products are in no way intended to encourage or condone  
such duplication.  
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Introduction  
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HCL Series  
The Robotic Platform  
The Microboards HCL Series autoloader has five spindles (see Figure  
1-2) that hold approximately 250 discs each; variations in media  
thickness between brands will change the number of discs you can  
load at any one time.  
Initially, Spindle 1 will be left empty. The robotic arm picks blank discs  
from Spindle 2 first, and places the successful copies onto Spindle 1.  
Once Spindle 2 is empty, it picks blank discs from Spindle 3, and  
places the successful copies onto Spindle 2. It then picks from  
Spindle 4 and places onto Spindle 3, and then picks from Spindle 5  
and places onto Spindle 4. Reject discs are placed on to the deck  
below the drive trays. (Throughout this manual, this area is also  
referred as “Reject Area”).  
Figure 1-2 Five Spindle Robotic  
Duplicator Top View  
The LCD Control Panel  
Figure 1-3 shows the LCD Control Panel. This panel  
has a two-line, 20 character LCD display to provide  
user feedback. Eight push buttons control the  
operation of the Microboards HCL Series. The  
functions for these buttons are shown in Table 1-1.  
Figure 1-3 LCD Control Panel Layout  
Control  
Name  
Up  
Function  
Scroll up through the menu or list.  
Scroll down through the menu or list.  
Down  
OK  
Execute the function. Also called OK in the Menus.  
Go back to the previous function.  
ESC  
Quick key to make a copy. Pressing this key takes you directly to the 1. Copy  
menu.  
Copy  
Hard  
Drive  
Quick key to access the hard drive utilities. Pressing this key takes you directly  
to the 10. Hard Drive Setup menu.  
Single  
Quick key to change the Master Mode to SINGLE. Pressing this sets the unit in  
Master  
Single Master Mode without going into the 8. Master Mode menu..  
Multi  
Quick key to change the Master Mode to MULTI. Pressing this sets the unit in  
Master  
Multi Master Mode without going into the 8. Master Mode menu.  
Table 1-1: Front Panel Controls  
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Menu Overview  
This section provides an overview of the menu options. These menu options are explained in detail on the  
referenced pages.  
Copy  
page 14  
Use the Copy menu or Copy quick key to make CD/DVD copies. Before you start a copy, make sure  
you have selected the correct Master Mode.  
If you plan to use Single Master Mode, please make sure you have successfully loaded your master  
disc to a partition on the Hard Drive.  
If you plan to use Multi Master Mode, please make sure you have placed every master disc on top of  
the corresponding number of blank discs.  
For additional information, see Making Copies in Single Master Mode on page 14 or Making  
Copies in Multi Master Mode on page 16.  
Test  
page 17  
Use the Test menu to simulate the copy process. With simulation, write once recordable discs such  
as DVD-R, or CDR will be reusable. The purpose of simulation is to ensure error free duplication.  
Note: Due to physical limitations of the DVD+R recordable format, if you try to simulate DVD+R  
copying, you will encounter failure messages.  
Warning: If you are using CD/DVD Rewritable discs as your blank media during the simulation, the  
content on those discs will be permanently erased.  
Compare  
page 17  
Use the Compare function to perform a bit-by-bit comparison between the content of your master  
disc(s) in the Hard Drive and the contents of all discs it copied. This ensures that all of your copies  
are identical to original master disc(s).  
Note: The bit-by-bit comparison will only apply on all DVDs and Data CDs. The readability check  
will be applied for other formats like Audio CDs, CD+G, and Video CDs discs due to their lack  
of error correction mechanisms.  
Test + Copy  
page 19  
Use the Test + Copy menu option to simulate the copying process initially. Then, the autoloader  
performs the actual copy process on the blank disc(s) that passed the simulation. For the blank  
disc(s) that didn’t pass the simulation, the autoloader will place it/them to the Reject Area.  
Copy + Compare  
page 19  
Use the Copy + Compare menu option to make 100% reliable copies. After the copy process is done,  
the autoloader automatically compares the copies from the content of your original master disc.  
Select Burn Speed  
page 19  
Use the Select Burn Speed menu option to adjust the duplication speed for the various blank disc  
formats. For additional information, see Select Burn Speed on page 19.  
Select Source  
page 20  
Use the Select Source menu to tell the system where the content of the master disc resides during  
duplication. At this point, Hard Drive is the only place where the content of the master disc resides  
during duplication. For more information, see Select Source on page 20.  
Master Mode  
page 20  
Use the Master Mode menu or Single Master and Multi Master quick keys to select either Single  
Master Mode(SM) or Multi Master Mode (MM). For more information on those modes, see Single  
Master and Multi Master Modes on page 11. For more information on using the Master Mode menu,  
see Master Mode on page 20.  
Erase RW  
page 20  
Use the Erase RW menu to erase your Rewritable discs. There are two options:  
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Full Erase: This option erases the entire disc, destroying all previously written data in the  
process.  
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Quick Erase: This option erases the index (TOC) of the Rewritable disc, not the data section.  
It is much faster than Full Erase. However, the data section is still recoverable. If you prefer  
the old content not to be recovered for security purpose, please perform Full Erase.  
Hard Drive Setup  
page 21  
Use the Hard Drive Setup menu to perform hard drive-related operations. These options include  
loading, renaming, or deleting your images. For more information, see Hard Drive Setup on page 21.  
Setup  
page 24  
Use the Setup menu options to control how the autoloader operates. You can scroll between the  
various options using the Up or Down button.  
1. Language  
Use this setting to choose the language used to navigate the autoloader. The autoloader  
supports English and Spanish menus.  
2. Read Error Skip  
Normally, when the autoloader encounters a read error while reading the master disc, all the  
duplication will be aborted and all the recordable media in the writers will be ruined. However,  
if you believe that your master disc has a small, insignificant error due to physical damage,  
you can enable this setting to allow the autoloader to skip any read errors that it encounters.  
It is ON by default.  
Important: This function does not fix errors; it only skips them to continue copying the rest of  
the readable data. This function is recommended for Video and Audio duplication purposes.  
3. CD Writing Mode  
Use this setting to select the mode you would like use to duplicate a CD. There are two  
different modes: “Disc at Once” and “Track at Once.” Unless you understand completely what  
they mean, we strongly suggest you to set it as “Disc at Once”.  
4. Max Audio, VCD & CDG Speed  
Due to the lack of an error checking mechanism for Audio CD, Video CD and CD+G format,  
duplicating them at too high a speed can cause errors such as glitches and skips. Use this  
setting to adjust the maximum duplication speed for Audio, Video CD and CD+G format to  
ensure the reliable duplication for such formats.  
5. Buzzer  
Use this setting to choose whether you want to hear a beep when you press a button and  
when a task has been completed.  
6. Startup Menu  
Use this setting to choose which menu you would like to see first when you turn on the  
autoloader.  
7. Screen Saver  
Use this setting to enable or disable the Screen Saver feature. When this is enabled, a  
screen saver is displayed whenever your autoloader has been idle for a long period of time.  
8. Counter  
Use the Counter menu to enable or disable the Counter feature. The counter tells you how  
many discs have been copied and how many discs are left to go during the progress and it  
will stop the job once the desired number of copies has been made.  
9. AUTOCOPY Enabled  
This menu option turns on the hidden 16.AUTOCOPY main menu option.  
10. DVD+R Compatibility Mode  
This feature allows you to turn the DVD+R High Compatibility Mode feature ON or OFF. The  
purpose of this feature is to increase the compatibility of DVD+R media with a broader range  
of DVD Video players.  
11. Disable Drives  
Use this utility to allow the system to disable certain drives/trays when certain drives/trays are  
producing high failure rates.  
System Utilities  
page 28  
1. Disc Info  
Use the Disc Info utility to identify the type of blank recordable media. This utility identifies  
your blank recordable Media's format, capacity, manufacture ID, and the Media's certified  
writing speed.  
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2. System Info  
Use this menu option to see data about the autoloader and its resources (firmware version,  
RAM and CPU).  
3. Device Info  
Use this menu option to see data about the drives that are installed in the autoloader.  
4. Load Default  
Use this menu option to reset all of the options back to the manufacturer's default values. You  
can use this function if your autoloader is acting abnormally.  
5. Update Firmware  
Use this utility to update the software in your autoloader. To update, insert the manufacturer’s  
Certified Update CD into the 1st tray and make sure no other discs are in rest of the trays.  
Then you can press the OK button to update.  
Important: You should not upgrade your autoloader's firmware unless your system is  
becoming unstable or you are advised to do so by Tech Support.  
Loader Utilities  
page 30  
Use the Loader Utilities menu options to access the various utilities built into the autoloader. You can  
scroll between the various options using the Up or Down button.  
1. Drive Alignment  
The Drive Alignment menu is used to check the mechanical alignment between the drives  
and the robotic arm. See Drive Alignment on page 30 for more information.  
2. Spindle Alignment  
The Spindle Alignment menu is used to check the mechanical alignment between the  
spindles and the robotic arm. See Spindle Alignment on page 31 for more information.  
3. Disc Separator  
Use this utility to tell the system the number of times for the robotic arm to shake the disc it  
picked up from the input spindle in order to reduce the disc sticking issue. See Disc Static  
and Sticky Media Issues on page 2 for information about disc sticking issue and Disc  
Separator on page 31 for information on using this menu.  
4. Z form Maneuver  
Use this utility to enable or disable the Z form maneuver. See Z form Maneuver on page 32  
for information on using this menu.  
5. Alignment Protection  
Enabling Alignment Protection makes each drive tray quickly slide in and out after a disc has  
been loaded into it. This ensures that the disc sits properly in the disc indentation of the tray  
by “shaking” the disc into place. See Alignment Protection on page 32.  
Manage Accounts  
page 32  
Use this menu option to:  
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Create user accounts and passwords to prevent unauthorized use of the autoloader.  
Edit existing user account information, including name and password.  
Delete existing user account(s).  
Enable/Disable this feature.  
For additional information, refer to Introduction to Manage Accounts on page 11.  
Shutdown  
page 34  
Use this menu option to turn off your system. Once you see the “Ready to Power Off” message, you  
can safely turn off the machine using the power switch. Turning off your autoloader without  
performing this function increases the risk of damaging it.  
AUTOCOPY (Hidden)  
page 26  
The AUTOCOPY function simplifies the copy process by allowing you to stack blank media on a  
spindle(s), place the master on top of the stack on the first spindle, and press the OK button on  
16.AUTOCOPY key in the main menu. It will load the content of the top disc of the 1st input spindle  
(master disc) into the Reserved Partition of the Hard Drive and copy it to blank disc(s) below it and  
any subsequent input spindles.  
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Introduction to Manage Accounts  
This feature allows the administrator to:  
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Create user accounts and passwords to prevent unauthorized use of the autoloader.  
Edit existing user account information, including name and password.  
Delete existing user account(s).  
Enable or disable “Manage Accounts”.  
Manage Accounts is disabled by default. Prior to activating the “Manage Accounts” feature, the autoloader  
recognizes all users as the Administrator.  
The pre-defined password for this function is “0000.”  
By adding additional users, each individual user has specific settings and only has access to the hard drive  
partitions that the individual user loaded to the hard drive. No one else can access their hard drive partitions  
other than the Administrator.  
For example, if USER 1 logs-in and loads a master disc to hard drive Partition A, when USER 2 logs-in,  
USER 2 will not have access to any partitions loaded by USER 1; which includes partition A.  
To take advantage of this feature, follow these instructions:  
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Change the Administrator password. Refer to Edit User Info on page 33 for additional information.  
Create a User Name and Password for each authorized person on this autoloader. Refer to Create  
User on page 33 for additional information.  
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Enable the “Manage Accounts” feature by turning on the “Password on Bootup” setting. Refer to  
Password on Bootup on page 34 for additional information.  
Note: This autoloader comes with a standard license that allows you to create up to 32 users.  
However, if you desire to create more than 32 users, please contact Tech Support Service  
regarding our special 64 user license pack.  
For instructions on how to use “Manage accounts”, see Manage Accounts on page 32.  
Single Master and Multi Master Modes  
There are two ways to make copies using the autoloader:  
Single Master & Multi Master  
Single Master Mode:  
Quick Buttons  
This mode requires that a single master disc is loaded onto the hard drive prior to  
initiating the duplication process. This mode is ideal if your job involves one or  
very few master disc(s).  
Multi Master Mode (Batch Mode):  
This mode does not require you to manually load your master. Simply place the master disc(s) on top of the  
stack of blank discs needed for that particular job of the master disc. This mode is ideal if you have numerous  
master discs and fewer copies for each master disc.  
The Multi Master mode uses the Reserve partition to temporarily store the content of the current master disc.  
Once the task is complete and a new master disc has been detected, the reserve partition's content (the  
previous master disc) will be replaced with the content of the new master disc.  
You can tell immediately which mode you are in by looking at any of the Copy or Test menus:  
Microboards B.30  
1. Copy  
Microboards B.30  
1. Copy  
(SM)  
(MM)  
The (SM) indicates Single Master Mode, and the (MM) indicates Multi Master Mode.  
For example, if you need to make:  
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20 copies of job A  
40 copies of job B  
30 copies of job C  
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Under Multi Master Mode, you would need to follow the steps below:  
1. Make sure all of the spindles are empty.  
2. Place 30 blank discs for job C on to the first input spindle.  
3. Place the master disc for job C on top of those blank discs for job C.  
4. Place 40 blank discs for job B on top of the master disc for job C.  
5. Place the master disc for job B on top of those blank discs for job B.  
6. Place 20 blank discs for job A on top of the master disc for job B.  
7. Place the master disc for job A on top of those blank discs for Job A.  
When you start the copy operation, the robotic arm will pick up discs from the Input Spindle and place them  
into the drives. If any of the discs in the drives contains data, (in this case, that would be the first disc, the  
Master Disc for job A) the autoloader will load the entire content of this disc (Master A) into the reserve  
partition on the Hard Drive. The subsequent discs from the input bin/spindle will be loaded in the empty  
drives.  
Once the loading process is completed, the autoloader will start the duplication process for the blank media in  
the remaining drives. Master disc A will be picked up from the appropriate drive and dropped on to the Output  
Spindle and the empty drive where the master disc was removed will be loaded with the next disc from the  
input bin.  
If a new master is detected before the previous job is finished, the autoloader will complete the first job,  
unload the completed job, and fill the drive trays with blank discs for the next job.  
The robotic arm will continue to load media into the drives as the duplicated discs are placed in the Output  
Spindles. Once a writer drive (any drive) detects another Master disc, the same process is repeated for the  
new Master disc.  
Setting Counters and Assigning Names  
Two frequently used tasks are setting counters and assigning names to partitions. Directions for these tasks  
are given here.  
7.1 Setting Counters  
The autoloader frequently gives you the option to set a counter so that the machine can keep track of the  
number of copies made. Follow these steps when you see a Counter Selection Menu:  
The Counter Selection Menu lets you set how many copies you want to make  
for your project. The Counter Selection feature tells the autoloader to count  
the number of successful copies you have made and stop the job when the  
desired number of copies has been reached.  
Counter:  
No Counter  
You can select “No Counter” if you prefer to copy continuously with no interruption. (It will still count the  
number of copies, but it will not notify you when to stop.) To select the “No Counter”, simply press the OK  
button when you see the screen above.  
Or, you can select “Specify Counter” between 1 to 9999 by pressing the Up or Down button to go to the  
Specify Counter menu:  
Counter:  
Specify Counter  
Press the OK button to select this option. You will see the next Specify  
Counter menu.  
Specify Counter:  
[0 ] OK?  
To specify the number of copies for your project, you need to enter/input a  
four-digit number.  
If you need to specify a number that is less than four digits, fill the leading spaces with zeros (any leading  
zeros will be skipped). Examples of four-digit numbers are “0234” (two hundred and thirty four), or “0010”  
(ten).  
To enter the number, you need to use the Up or Down button to select the number for each digit and use  
the OK button or the ESC button to move the cursor position right or left. Once you've finished, move the  
cursor to “OK” and press the OK button. For example, if you want to specify a counter value of 21 (twenty  
one). The 4-digit value would be “0021.”  
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To input the desired quantity, do the following:  
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Make sure the cursor is located at the first position (First blinking position):  
Specify Counter:  
[0 ] OK?  
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Press the Down button repeatedly until “0” is displayed.  
Press OK button once to move the cursor to the next position.  
Press the Down button repeatedly until “0” is displayed.  
Press OK button once to move the cursor to the next position.  
Press the Down button repeatedly until “2” is displayed.  
Press OK button once to move the cursor to the next position.  
Press the Down button repeatedly until “1” is displayed.  
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Now, “0021” is displayed, press OK button once and the cursor moves to “OK”.  
Then, press the OK button once to submit your counter value. The loader will now start loading disc from  
the input spindles and place them into all drive trays.  
7.2 Editing Names  
When you create either a new user or a partition, you need to assign a name to it. The example shown here  
shows how to name or rename a partition, but the process for naming or renaming the user name is identical.  
During the process of creating a new partition, you will see the Edit Partition Name menu:  
Edit Partition Name  
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To enter the name, use the  
Up or  
Down button to select the character and use the OK or ESC  
button to move the cursor position. Once you've finished, move the cursor to “OK” and press the OK button.  
The name for a partition can be up to eight characters long, and the characters can be any alpha (A...Z) or  
numeric (0...9) value. For example, if you want to name the partition for your master disc as “DVD1”, then  
follow this example:  
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Press the  
Down button repeatedly until “D” is displayed. (You can also hold the  
Down button  
down, and the autoloader will scroll through the alphabet.)  
Press the OK button once to move the cursor to the next position.  
Press the Down button repeatedly until “V” is displayed.  
Press the OK button once to move the cursor to the next position.  
Press the Down button repeatedly until “D” is displayed.  
Press the OK button once to move the cursor to the next position.  
Press the Down button repeatedly until “1” is displayed.  
Once you have the name “DVD1” displayed and then, press the  
cursor is moved to “OK”.  
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OK button repeatedly until the  
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Then press the OK button once to submit your name selection.  
You will now see the following confirmation screen:  
Loading Partition?  
[DVD1 ], OK?  
Press the OK button to confirm.  
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Operation  
This chapter shows each of the menu options and how they are used.  
COPY Quick  
Button  
1. Copy  
The Copy menu option or the front panel Copy quick key have two different modes of operation:  
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Single Master Mode: This mode requires that a single master disc is loaded onto the  
hard drive prior to initiating the duplication process. This mode is ideal if your job involves  
one or very few master disc(s).  
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Multi Master Mode (Batch Mode): This mode does not require you to manually load your master.  
Simply place the master disc(s) on top of the stack of blank discs needed for that particular job of the  
master disc. This mode is ideal if you have numerous master discs and fewer copies for each master  
disc.  
These modes are described in detail in Single Master and Multi Master Modes on page 11. If you are  
making copies in Single Master Mode, continue on to the next section. If you are making copies in Multi  
Master Mode, jump ahead to Making Copies in Multi Master Mode on page 16.  
You can press either the  
Single Master or  
Multi Master Quick Buttons to eliminate the need of going  
into the Master Mode menu.  
1.1 Making Copies in Single Master Mode  
This process will copy your master disc on to several blank discs simultaneously. This mode requires that  
your master disc is loaded into a partition on the Hard Drive. See Load Partition on page 22 for instructions  
on how to do this.  
Turn on your autoloader and wait until it has booted up. It should take several minutes for the autoloader to go  
through its self adaptive test and auto-calibration procedures. You should see the following signifying your  
autoloader is ready:  
Make sure the Master Mode is set to Single Master mode (SM). If it is not,  
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use the Up or Down button to navigate to the 8. Master Mode screen. If  
it is already in Single Master mode (SM), please skip to the step that starts  
the copy process.  
(SM)  
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8. Master Mode  
Press the OK button to enter the Master Mode.  
Use the Up or Down button to select Single Master Mode. Press the  
OK button to submit your selection.  
Go back to the 1. Copy Menu. Use the Up or Down button to navigate to the following screen:  
Start the Copy Process. Insert your blank discs on to the Input Spindle(s)  
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and press the  
OK button to enter the 1. Copy menu. You will see the  
1. Copy  
(SM)  
Choose Partition menu:  
Use the Up or Down button to find the partition where your master disc  
is stored. Press the OK button to select that Partition. Next, you will see  
the Counter Selection menu:  
Choose Partition  
3->[DVD1  
]CD  
Follow the instructions shown in Setting Counters on page 12 to continue.  
Once the counters have been set, press the OK button to confirm. You  
will see the Processing screen:  
Counter:  
No Counter  
After a short interval, the robotic loader will pick the top disc from the input  
spindle and place it into one of the drives. As this is happening, you will see  
a screen similar to below:  
Preparing...  
Please Wait  
This information screen shows what is happening. In this case, the loader  
has taken a disc from the input spindle and is placing it into Drive 1.  
Loader Processing  
Drive 1 <- Input Bin  
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The loader will continue to remove discs from the input spindle and place those into drives until either all of  
the drives are full, or the count that you loaded into the counter is reached.  
Processing...  
Please Wait  
It takes a few seconds for the autoloader to recognize all the discs.  
After two or three seconds of processing time, one of the following Copy Progress screens will appear.  
Copying... H4012MB  
0/21 12%  
Copying... H4012MB  
12%  
or:  
0
¾“H” indicates the source  
of the job resides in the  
Hard Drive.  
¾“4012MB” indicates the  
capacity of the master  
disc.  
¾“H” indicates the source  
of the job resides in the  
Hard Drive.  
¾“4012MB” indicates the  
capacity of the master  
disc.  
¾“12%”  
indicates  
the  
current progress of the  
duplication.  
¾“0/21” indicates you have  
¾“12%”  
current progress of the  
duplication.  
indicates  
the  
a
project size of 21  
¾“0” indicates you have  
made 0 copies so far.  
copies and you have  
made 0 copies so far.  
Note: It is normal to see the progress indicator stay at 0%-10% and 100% for approximately 30  
seconds for CD duplication and up to one minute for DVD duplication. That is caused by the  
initializing and finalizing stages.  
Once the duplication run is completed, the loader will remove the finished  
disc from the drive and place the successful copy on the Output Spindle. If  
there are any unsuccessful, they will be placed in the reject area.  
Loader Processing  
Drive 1 -> Output Bin  
The loader will then pick up another blank disc and load it into the drive. This is then repeated for each disc.  
The copying process will continue until you either run out of blank discs or  
until the count that you loaded into the counter is reached.  
Loader Processing  
Drive 2 <- Input Bin  
If you run out of blank discs and the job is not complete, the autoloader will give you an opportunity to fill the  
spindle:  
Important: When you add discs to the input spindle, be sure to remove your finished discs from the  
Output Spindle.  
At this point you can either put more discs on to the input spindle and press  
the OK button to continue, or press the ESC button to terminate your  
project.  
Input Bin Empty(20)  
Continue?  
Once the autoloader is through, you will see the following screen:  
“PASS 100" indicates that you made 100 successful copies.  
“FAIL 0" indicates that you have no failures for this job.  
PASS 100 FAIL 0  
Job Completed! Press OK to Finish  
At the bottom of the screen, you will see the scrolling message: “Job Complete! Press OK to Finish”  
Press the OK button once again and you shall see the “Access Log” menu. You can press the OK button  
one more time to see the log that indicates the number of passes and fails for every drive/tray, or simply press  
the ESC button to go back to the main menu. It is highly recommended to check the log when your job has  
an abnormal amount of failures.  
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1.2 Making Copies in Multi Master Mode  
This mode does not require you to manually load your master. Simply place the master disc(s) on top of the  
stack of blank discs needed for that particular job of the master disc. This mode is ideal if you have numerous  
master discs and fewer copies for each master disc.  
The Multi Master mode uses the Reserve partition to temporarily store the content of the current master disc.  
Once the task is complete and a new master disc has been detected, the reserve partition's content (of the  
previous master disc) will be replaced with the content of the new master disc.  
For more information on Multi Master Mode, see Single Master and Multi Master Modes on page 11.  
Turn on your autoloader and wait until it has booted up. It should take several minutes for the autoloader to go  
through its self adaptive test and auto-calibration procedures. You should see the following signifying your  
autoloader is ready:  
Make sure the Master Mode is set to Multi Master mode (MM). If it is not,  
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use the Up or Down button to navigate to the 8. Master Mode screen.  
If it is already in Multi Master mode (MM), please skip to the step that starts  
the copy process.  
(MM)  
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8. Master Mode  
Press the OK button to enter the Master Mode Menu and you will see a  
screen similar to one of the following:  
Master Mode:  
Single Master  
Use the Up or Down button to select Multi Master Mode. Press the  
OK button to submit your selection.  
Master Mode:  
Multi Master  
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Use the Up or Down button to navigate back to the 1. Copy Menu.  
(MM)  
Place your master discs and blank discs onto the Input Spindle as described in “Single Master and Multi  
Master Modes” on page 10. In general, the order of the discs on the spindle will be, from top to bottom:  
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The master disc for the first job  
The blank discs for the first job  
The master disc for the second job  
The blank discs for the second job  
The master disc for the third job  
The blank discs for the third job  
etc.  
If your autoloader has more than one Input Spindle, then the job sequence can be spread across the  
spindles, in sequence. CD duplication jobs and DVD duplication jobs can be intermixed. The autoloader will  
automatically detect a job’s master and blank disc format and copy them when they match.  
You should still be at the 1. Copy Menu:  
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Press the OK button to start the duplication job.  
1. Copy  
(MM)  
After a short interval, the robotic loader will pick the top disc (master disc)  
from the Input Spindle and place it into one of the drives. As this is  
happening, you will see a screen similar to below:  
Preparing...  
Please Wait  
This information screen shows what is happening. In this case, the loader  
has taken a disc from the Input Spindle and is placing it into Drive 1.  
Loader Processing  
Drive 1 <- Input Bin  
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The loader will continue to remove discs from the Input Spindle and place those into drives until either all of  
the drives are full or all Input Spindles are empty.  
Processing...  
Please Wait  
It takes a few seconds for the autoloader to recognize all of the discs in the  
trays.  
Loading... RESERVED  
Once all of the discs are detected, the autoloader will detect the master disc  
and read the contents of the master disc into the reserve partition.  
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121MB Loaded  
Once the master disc has been loaded, the autoloader will remove the  
master disc from the drive and place it onto the Output Spindle.  
Loader Processing  
Drive 1 -> Output Bin  
The loader will then pick up another blank disc and load it into the drive  
where the last master disc was placed.  
Loader Processing  
Drive 1 <- Input Bin  
Once the loading process is completed, the duplication process will start. When the duplication process is  
through, the loader will remove the discs from the drives and place successful copies onto the Output  
Spindles and place failed copies into the Reject Area.  
In Multi Master Mode, the robotic arm continues to load more media into the drives from Input Spindles while  
the duplicated discs are placed in the Output Spindle. Once a new Master disc are been detected by any of  
the drives, this process will repeat for the new Master disc.  
When all of the jobs are complete, and the autoloader detects all Input Spindles are empty, it presents you  
with the Input Bin Empty message:  
Press the  
screen:  
OK button to continue and you will see the Access Log File  
Input Bin Empty (20)  
Press OK to Continue  
Press the  
OK button to view the log file or press the  
ESC button to  
Access Log File  
OK?  
return to the 1.Copy menu. If you choose to see the log file, you will see a  
screen similar to below:  
Master #1, Total 20  
Pass 20, Fail 0  
Use the Up or Down buttons to look at the log file for the various jobs.  
Press the ESC button to return to the 1.Copy menu  
Master #2, Total 40  
Pass 40, Fail 0  
Master #3, Total 30  
Pass 30, Fail 0  
2. Test  
Use the Test menu or Test quick key to simulate the copy process. With simulation, write once recordable  
discs such as DVD-R, or CDR will be reusable. The purpose of simulation is to ensure error free duplication.  
Note: Due to physical limitations of the DVD+R recordable format, if you try to simulate DVD+R  
copying, you will encounter failure messages.  
Warning: If you are using CD/DVD Rewritable discs as your media during the simulation, the content  
on those discs will be permanently erased.  
Operation in Test mode is identical to operation in Copy mode. See Copy on page 14 for instructions.  
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3. Compare  
Use the Compare function to perform a bit-by-bit comparison between the content of your master disc(s) in  
the Hard Drive and the contents of all discs it copied. This ensures that all of your copies are identical to  
original master disc(s).  
Note: The bit-by-bit comparison will only apply on all DVDs and Data CDs. The readability check  
will be applied for other formats like Audio CDs, CD+G, and Video CD discs due to their lack  
of error correction mechanisms.  
If you are at the 1. Copy Menu, do the following:  
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Use the Up or Down button to find the 3. Compare menu.  
(MM)  
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3. Compare  
Press the OK button on 3. Compare menu to enter the Choose Partition  
Menu and you will see a screen similar to the following:  
Choose Partition  
Use the Up or Down button to find the partition where your master disc  
is stored. Press the OK button to select that Partition. Next, you will see  
3-> [DVD1  
]DVD  
the Counter Selection menu:  
Counter:  
No Counter  
Follow the instructions shown in Setting Counters on page 12 to continue.  
Once the counters have been set, press the OK button to confirm. You  
will see the Preparing screen.  
Preparing...  
Please Wait  
After a short interval, the robotic loader will pick the top disc from the input  
spindle and place it into one of the drives. As this is happening, you will see  
a screen similar to below:  
This information screen shows what is happening. In this case, the loader  
has taken a disc from the input spindle and is placing it into Drive 1.  
Loader Processing  
Drive 1 <- Input Bin  
The loader will continue to remove discs from the input spindle and place those into drives until either all of  
the drives are full, or the count that you loaded into the counter is reached.  
Processing...  
Please Wait  
It takes a few seconds for the autoloader to recognize all the discs.  
The system will then compare the discs in the trays to the content of the master disc residing in the Hard  
Drive partition you specified. When the comparison job is complete, the autoloader will place the good discs  
and failed discs into corresponding areas and you will see a PASS/FAIL result screen similar to this:  
Counter Specified  
PASS 16 FAIL 0  
Job Completed! Press OK to  
Finish  
No Counter Specified  
Input Bin Empty (20)  
or:  
Reset Hoppers?  
“PASS 16” indicates 16 discs have been  
compared successfully.  
“Input Bin Empty (20)” indicates that the  
system has run out of discs to compare.  
“FAIL 0” indicates none of the discs have  
failed.  
If you have more discs to compare, you  
can empty the Output Spindle; place the  
discs to be compared in the Input Spindle  
and Press the OK button to continue.  
Press the OK button to finish  
If you have no more discs to compare,  
press the  
operation.  
ESC button to terminate the  
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4. Test+Copy  
With the Test + Copy menu option, the autoloader simulates the copying process, and then makes copies if  
everything works correctly. If a failure is encountered on a disc during the simulation, it will not be copied  
during the copying process while the discs that passed the simulation will move on to the copying process.  
After the copying process, the autoloader will place the failure discs into the reject area while the successfully  
copied discs will be placed into the corresponding Output Spindle.  
Operation in Test+Copy menu is identical to operation in Copy menu.  
5. Copy+Compare  
The Copy + Compare menu option is used to make verified copies. After the copy process is done, the  
autoloader automatically compares the copies to the master content residing in the hard drive to ensure that  
they are identical. When the operation is complete, the autoloader automatically places good discs on to the  
Output Spindle and bad discs in the Reject Area.  
Operation in Copy+Compare menu is identical to operation in Copy menu.  
6. Select Burn Speed  
The Select Burn Speed menu option is used to adjust the duplication speed for the various duplication modes.  
By default, the duplication speed will be set to the optimal speed. However, under some circumstances you  
might want to lower the duplication speed. Those circumstances are:  
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Poor Blank Media Quality - When your media quality is sub-par, lowering the duplication speed is  
necessary to make good copies.  
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Duplication Quality - Overall, the lower the speed, the higher the quality of your duplicates. If you  
have time, it is a good choice to lower the speed to produce the best quality duplicates.  
If you are at the 1. Copy Menu, do the following:  
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Use the Up or Down button to find the 6. Select Burn Speed menu.  
(MM)  
Press the OK button on 6. Select Burn Speed menu to set the duplication  
burn speed and you will see the Select Burn Speed type menu similar to  
below:  
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6. Select Burn Speed  
There are two recording speed types that can be set:  
Select Burn Speed  
HDD to CD Speed  
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HDD to CD: Copy Hard Drive CD Content to CD-R/RW Discs speed.  
HDD to DVD: Copy Hard Drive DVD Content to DVD±R/RW Discs.  
Depending upon the type of duplication and your autoloader restrictions, you need to select the correct format  
in order to take effect. To select the recording speed options, use the Up or Down buttons to find the  
OK button to enter the menu. You will see a menu  
desired speed for the appropriate format and press the  
similar to this:  
Use the Up or Down button to find the desired speed. Press the OK  
button to set the desired recording speed.  
HDD to CD Speed  
32x  
The options that are available are shown in Table 2-1.  
Duplication Type Speeds Available  
HDD  
Speed  
to  
CD 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 24x, 32x, 40x, 48x,  
52x  
HDD to DVD  
Speed  
1x, 2x, 2.4x, 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x  
Table 2-1 Duplication Speeds  
These options might change depending on the CD or DVD writers pre-installed in your system.  
Note: The speed that you choose may be adjusted by the drives and/or the media for optimized  
duplication.  
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Once your selection has been changed successfully, you will see the  
display to the left for 2 seconds:  
HDD to CD Speed  
Adjusted to: 8x  
You will automatically be returned to the Main Menu.  
7. Select Source  
The Select Source menu is used to set the Master Reading Source. In the autoloader, the Master Reading  
Source is always the Hard Drive.  
Single Master & Multi Master  
8. Master Mode  
The Master Mode menu is used to select between Single Master mode or  
Quick Buttons  
Multi Master mode. For more information on the modes, see Single Master  
and Multi Master Modes on page 11.  
Press the appropriate Quick Button to set the mode immediately.  
Alternately, you can use the Up or Down button at the Main Menu to  
find the 8. Master Mode menu.  
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8. Master Mode  
Press the OK button on 8. Master Mode to change the mode.  
Use the Up or Down button to choose between Single Master mode and Multi Master mode. Press the  
OK button to enter your selection. The system will return you back to the main menu.  
9. Erase RW  
Use the Erase RW menu to erase your Rewritable discs.  
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Use the Up or Down button to find the 9. Erase RW menu.  
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9. Erase RW  
Press the OK button on 9. Erase RW to enter the menu.  
There are two options:  
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Full Erase: This option erases the entire disc, destroying all previously written data in the process.  
Quick Erase: This option erases the index (TOC) of the Rewritable disc, not the data section. It is  
much faster than Full Erase. However, the data section is still recoverable. In order to ensure all old  
content on the RW disc is completely erased and unable to be recovered for security purposes, you  
must utilize the FULL ERASE function.  
Use the Up or Down buttons to select between the two options and press the OK button to continue.  
Counter:  
No Counter  
Follow the instructions shown in Setting Counters on page 12 to continue.  
Once the counters have been set, press the OK button to confirm.  
The Robotic Arm will pick the discs to be erased from the Input Spindles  
and place them into the drives. As soon as the drives are all full, or the  
number programmed into the counter is reached, you will see the following:  
Loader Processing  
Drive 1 <- Input Bin  
Processing ...  
Please Wait  
The system will check all discs in the drive and prepare them to be erased.  
As soon as the checking process completes, the Erase RW process starts.  
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The “0” indicates that zero discs have been erased so far. The “25”  
indicates the number programmed into the counter. Once all the discs have  
been erased, you will see one of these PASS/FAIL screens:  
Quick Erasing...  
0/25  
Counter Specified  
No Counter Specified  
Input Bin Empty (20)  
PASS 25 FAIL 0  
Job Completed! Press OK to  
or:  
Reset Hoppers?  
Finish  
¾“Input Bin Empty (20)” indicates that the  
system has run out of discs to erase.  
¾“PASS 25” indicates 25 discs have  
been erased successfully.  
If you have more discs to erase, you can  
empty the Output Spindle; place the discs  
to be erased in the Input Spindle and  
Press the OK button to continue.  
¾“FAIL 0” indicates none of the discs  
have failed erase.  
Press the OK button to finish  
If you have no more discs to erase, press  
the  
ESC button to terminate the  
operation.  
10. Hard Drive Setup  
The Hard Drive Setup menu consists of following sub-menus:  
HARD DRIVE  
Quick Button  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Select Partition  
Load Partition  
Rename Partition  
Delete Partition  
Partition Info  
Partition Size  
Format Hard Drive  
Each of these menus is discussed in its own subsection.  
If you are at the 1. Copy Menu, do the following:  
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Use the Up or Down button to find the 10. Hard Drive Setup.  
(SM)  
Press the OK button on 10. Hard Drive Setup to enter the menu. Use the  
Up or Down button to select between those options.  
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10.1 Select Partition  
The Select Partition submenu is used to select the partition on the Hard Drive that will be used as the default  
partition choice for various Hard Drive related tasks.  
Hard Drive Setup  
1. Select Partition  
Press the OK button to enter the Select Partition menu.  
Use the  
Up or  
Down button to select the desired partition. The  
Choose Partition  
1->[RESERVED] CD  
RESERVED partition is reserved for use by the System under Multi-Master  
mode.  
Press the OK button to select the desired partition (named DVD1 in this  
example).  
Choose Partition  
2->[DVD1  
] DVD  
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10.2 Load Partition  
The Load Partition menu is used to load a master disc’s content into the desired partition on the Hard Drive.  
Hard Drive Setup  
2. Load Partition  
Press the OK button to enter the Load Partition menu.  
If you would like to load the master disc into a new partition, press the OK  
Load Partition[2/16]  
Load -> New Partition  
button when the New Partition option is shown. Or, you can use the Up or  
Down button to select one of the existing partitions to be overwritten &  
press the OK button to select it.  
Depending on whether you are loading the master into a new partition, or into an existing partition, you will  
see one of these two screens:  
New Partition  
Existing Partition  
Edit Partition Name  
This will Overwrite  
or:  
[
] OK?  
[DVD1  
],OK?  
OK button to  
the partition  
Press the  
overwrite  
Enter a new partition name  
as described in “Editing  
Names” on page 13. For  
this example, we will name  
it “Happy”.  
named “DVD1”. Before  
continuing, the autoloader  
will ask you again to  
confirm it.  
Edit Partition Name  
[DVD1  
] OK?  
Enter a new partition name  
as described in “Editing  
Names” on page 13. For  
this example, we will name  
it “SAMPLE”.  
The system will display a verification message before continuing. Pres the  
OK button to start loading the partition named “SAMPLE”.  
Load Partition  
[SAMPLE ], OK?  
The master should be placed on the first input spindle. The robotic arm will pick it up and place it into one of  
the drives, and the contents of the master disc will be loaded into the desired partition.  
Load Partition OK!  
Press OK to Finish  
Press the OK button to finish.  
10.3 Rename Partition  
When you load your master disc onto a hard drive partition, you are asked to give it a name. However, you  
can rename it at anytime afterwards. Instructions for this are shown in Editing Names on page 13.  
10.4 Delete Partition  
The Delete Partition option deletes an existing partition. Use the Up or Down button to navigate to the  
4.Delete Partition menu.  
Press the OK button to enter the Delete Partition menu. The autoloader  
will first ask you to choose the partition to be deleted:  
Hard Drive Setup  
4. Delete Partition  
Use the Up or Down button to find the partition that you want to delete.  
Press the OK button to select the partition.  
Choose Partition  
2->[DVD1  
] DVD  
Confirm that the partition is to be deleted. Press the  
continue.  
OK button to  
Delete Partition  
[DVD1 ]DVD, OK?  
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Partition DVD1  
Deleted  
The autoloader displays the Deleted message for two seconds and then  
returns you to the Delete Partition menu.  
10.5 Partition Info  
The Partition Info option provides information about an existing partition. Use the Up or Down button to  
navigate to the 5. Partition Info menu.  
Press the OK button to enter the Partition Info menu, and use the Up or  
Hard Drive Setup  
5. Partition Info  
Down button to find the partition that you want information about.  
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The “(2)” field indicates that it is the second partition on the drive.  
The “From:” field indicates the user that created the partition  
(See Introduction to Manage Accounts on page 11.)  
The “[CD1]” field shows the name of the partition.  
The “CD” field indicates that the master stored in this partition is  
a CD rather than a DVD.  
( 2) From: ADMIN  
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[CD1  
] CD 21MB  
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The “21MB” field indicates that the capacity of the master’s  
content stored in this partition.  
10.6 Partition Size  
The Partition Size option allows you to change the size of the Hard Drive partitions.  
Warning: When you alter the partition size, all previous data or video stored on the hard drive will be  
lost, and you will only be able to load media with less than the specified partition size capacity.  
To change the hard drive partition size, use the Up or Down button to navigate to the 6. Partition Size  
menu:  
Hard Drive Setup  
6. Partition Size  
Press the OK button to enter the Partition Size menu.  
Press the Up or  
Down button to select the desired partition size. Press the OK button to select the  
Partition Size.  
The Hard Drive is divided into a number of equal-sized partitions. Each partition holds ONE and ONLY ONE  
master disc’s content regardless of the size of your master disc.  
The options for partition size are:  
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Auto  
CD: 1 GB  
DVD Single Layer: 5 GB  
DVD Dual/Double Layer: 9 GB  
The number of partitions is determined by dividing your Hard Drive's total capacity by the selected media size:  
1 GB for CD format, 5 GB for DVD Single Layer format, or 9 GB for DVD Dual Layer format, and then  
subtracting one partition for system use. For example, if you have a 160 GB Hard Drive, you can calculate the  
number of Single Layer format partitions by: 160 / 5 = 32. Since one partition is reserved for system use, you  
will have 31 partitions available for use.  
Or you can calculate the number of Dual Layer format partitions using the formula: 160 / 9 = 17.77. Since you  
cannot use an incomplete partition, there will be a total of 17 partitions available for a 160 GB Hard Drive.  
Since one partition is reserved for system use; there will be 16 partitions available for use.  
The Auto option sets the partition to the largest size that the installed CD/ DVD writers can accommodate.  
If you have a 16x speed or higher autoloader with DVD Dual Layer capabilities, the hard drive partitions are  
set at a size of 9 GB each under the Auto option to accommodate DVD Dual Layer format. If you require more  
partitions and do not plan on copying DVD Dual Layer media, you can change the hard drive partition size to  
CD (1 GB) or DVD (5 GB).  
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10.7 Format Hard Drive  
This function formats the Hard Drive. It deletes all disc images and re-initiates the Hard Drive. To format the  
Hard Drive, use the Up or Down button to navigate to the 7. Format Hard Drive menu:  
Hard Drive Setup  
7. Format Hard Drive  
Press the OK button to enter the Format Hard Drive menu.  
Press the OK button to format the Hard Drive. After the Hard Drive has  
been formatted, the system will return you to the Format Hard Drive menu.  
Format Hard Drive  
Press OK to Continue  
11. Setup  
The 11.Setup menu options are used to configure various options on the autoloader. The Setup menu  
consists of the following sub-menus:  
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Language  
Read Error Skip  
CD Writing Mode  
Max Audio, VCD & CDG Speed  
Buzzer  
Startup Menu  
Screen Saver  
Counter  
AUTOCOPY Enabled  
DVD+R Compatibility Mode  
Disable Drives  
Each of these options is discussed in its own subsection.  
11.1 Language  
This setting allows you to choose the language that you prefer to use when navigating the autoloader. The  
autoloader supports multiple languages.  
Setup  
1. Language  
Use the Up or  
the OK button to enter that menu.  
Down button to select the Language menu and press  
Language:  
English  
Use the Up or Down button to select between the languages and press  
the OK button to select that option.  
Language:  
Espanol  
11.2 Read Error Skip  
Normally, when the autoloader encounters a read error while reading your master disc, the duplication is  
aborted and all the recordable media in the writers are ruined. However, if you believe that your master disc  
has a small, insignificant error due to physical damage, you can enable this setting to allow the autoloader to  
skip any read errors it encounters.  
Note: This function does not fix the error; it only skips it to make the rest of the data readable.  
Setup  
2. Read Error Skip  
Use the Up or  
press the OK button to enter that menu.  
Down button to select the Read Error Skip menu and  
Use the Up or Down button to select whether Read Error Skip is on or off, and press the OK button to  
select that option.  
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This setting allows you to select which mode to use to duplicate a CD; “Disc at Once” or “Track at Once.”  
Unless you understand completely what these modes are, we strongly suggest you to set it to “Disc at Once.”  
Use the Up or Down button to select the CD Writing Mode menu and  
press the OK button to enter that menu.  
Setup  
3. CD Writing Mode  
CD Writing Mode  
Disc at Once  
Use the Up or  
Down button to select either Disc at Once or Track at  
Once, and press the OK button to select that option.  
CD Writing Mode  
Track at Once  
11.4 Max Audio, VCD & CDG Speed  
Due to the lack of any error checking mechanism for Audio CD, Video CD and CD+G formats, duplicating  
them at too high a speed can cause frequent errors like glitches and skips. Use this setting to adjust the  
maximum duplication speed for Audio, Video CD and CD+G formats to ensure reliable duplication for such  
formats.  
The options are: 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 24x, 32x, 40x, 48x, and 52x.  
Use the Up or  
CDG Speed menu and press the OK button to enter that menu.  
Down button to select the Max Audio, VCD &  
Setup  
4. Max Audio, VCD & CDG  
Use the  
Up or  
Down button to select the desired maximum  
Max Audio, VCD & CDG Speed  
16x  
writing speed for Audio, VCD and CDG, and press the OK button  
to select that option.  
Note: The actual speed that is selected may be determined by the drives or by the blank media.  
11.5 Buzzer  
This setting will allow you to choose whether you want to hear a beep when you press a button or when a  
task has been completed.  
Use the Up or  
Down button to select the Buzzer menu and press the  
Setup  
5. Buzzer  
OK button to enter that menu.  
Use the  
Up or  
Down button to select whether the Buzzer is on or off, and press the OK button to  
select that option.  
11.6 Startup Menu  
This setting will allow you to choose the menu option that you will see first when you turn on the autoloader.  
The options are:  
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Copy  
Test  
Compare  
Test+Copy  
Copy+Compare  
Select Burn Speed  
Select Source  
Master Mode  
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Erase RW  
Hard Drive Setup  
Setup  
Loader Utilities  
System Utilities  
Manage Accounts  
Shutdown  
Use the Up or  
the OK button to enter that menu.  
Down button to select the Startup Menu option and press  
Setup  
6. Startup Menu  
Use the Up or Down button to select the desired startup menu, and press  
the OK button to select that option.  
Startup Menu  
Copy  
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11.7 Screen Saver  
This menu allows you to choose whether you want to enable the Screen Saver feature. By enabling this  
feature, a screen saver will be displayed when your autoloader has been idle for a long period of time.  
Setup  
7. Screen Saver  
Use the Up or Down buttons to select the Screen Saver menu and press  
the OK button to enter that menu.  
Screen Saver:  
On  
Use the Up or Down button to select whether the Screen Saver is on or  
off, and press the OK button to select that option.  
Screen Saver:  
Off  
11.8 Counter  
This menu allows you to choose whether you want to enable the Counter feature. By enabling this feature, the  
autoloader will prompt you to enter a counter amount and continuously burn discs until it reaches the value  
set into the counter.  
Setup  
8. Counter  
Use the Up or Down button to select the Counter menu and press the  
OK button to enter that menu.  
Counter:  
On  
Use the  
Up or  
Down button to select whether the Counter is on or off,  
and press the OK button to select that option.  
Counter:  
Off  
For information on entering the counters, see Setting Counters and Assigning Names on page 12.  
11.9 AUTOCOPY Enabled  
This option turns on the hidden Autocopy menu. The Autocopy function is the simplest way to make CD/DVD  
copies. It simplifies the copy process by automatically copying from the Master Disc, which should be placed  
on top of the first Input Spindle, to all of the blank discs which follow it. To make copies in Autocopy mode,  
you simply:  
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Fill the input spindle(s) with the required number of blank discs  
Place the Master disc on top of the stack in the first input spindle  
Press the 16. AUTOCOPY button  
When AUTOCOPY Enabled is turned on, it appears as 16.AUTOCOPY, above option 1.Copy and below  
option 15.Shutdown in the main menu structure.  
Use the Up or Down button to select the AUTOCOPY Enabled menu and  
press the OK button to enter that menu.  
Setup  
9. AUTOCOPY Enabled  
Use the Up or Down button to select whether the AUTOCOPY Enabled function is on or off, and press  
the OK button to select that option.  
Once you get back to the main menu, use the Up or Down button to navigate to the following screen:  
Fill the input spindle(s) with the required number of blank discs. Place the  
Master disc on top of the stack in the first input spindle, and press the OK  
button to start the AUTOCOPY process.  
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Loader Processing...  
Please Wait  
The loader will then start the Autocopy process.  
Loader Processing  
Drive 1<-Input Bin  
The loader will load the Master into the next available drive.  
Loading... RESERVED  
The loader will load the contents of the master disc into the RESERVED  
partition.  
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4012MB  
Once the content of the master disc has been loaded, the autoloader removes it from the drive, places it on  
the output spindle, and starts placing blank discs into the writer drives.  
This information screen shows what is happening. In this case, the loader  
Loader Processing  
has taken a disc from the input spindle and is placing it into Drive 2.  
Drive 2<-Input Bin  
The loader will continue to remove discs from the input spindle and place them into drives until either all of the  
drives are full, or until it runs out of blank discs.  
Processing...  
Please Wait  
It takes a few seconds for the autoloader to recognize all the discs.  
After two or three seconds of processing time, the following Copy Progress screen will appear.  
¾“H” indicates the source of the job resides in the Hard Drive.  
¾“4012MB” indicates the capacity of the master disc.  
¾“0” indicates you have made 0 copies so far.  
Copying... H4012MB  
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¾“12%” indicates the current progress of the duplication.  
Note: It is normal to see the progress indicator stay at 0% - 10% and 100% for approximately 30 seconds for  
CD duplication and up to one minute for DVD duplication. That is caused by the initializing and finalizing  
stages.  
Once the duplication run is completed, the loader will remove the disc from the drive and will place either the  
successful copy on the output spindle or the bad copy in the reject area.  
The loader will then pick up another blank disc and load it into the drive. This is then repeated for each drive.  
Loader Processing...  
Drive 2<-Input Bin  
The copying process will continue until you run out of blank discs.  
At this point you can either load more discs on to the input spindle(s) and  
Input Bin Empty(20)  
press the OK button to continue, or press the ESC button to terminate  
Reset Hoppers?  
your project.  
11.10 DVD+R High Compatibility Mode  
This feature allows you to turn the DVD+R High Compatibility Mode feature ON or OFF. The purpose of this  
feature is to increase the compatibility of DVD+R media with a broader range of DVD Video players. This  
process will increase the amount of time required to duplicate your disc(s).  
Use the  
Up or  
Down button to select the DVD+R High  
Setup  
Compatibility Mode menu and press the OK button to enter  
that menu.  
10.DVD+R High Compatibility  
Use the Up or Down button to select whether the DVD+R High Compatibility Mode is on or off, and press  
the OK button to select that option.  
11.11 Disable Drives  
This feature allows you to disable certain drives/trays when those drives/trays are producing high failure rates  
or not functioning properly.  
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Use the  
Up or  
Down button to select the Disable Drives menu and  
Setup  
10. Disable Drives  
press the OK button to enter that menu.  
Drive 1 Port 1  
[*]Enable [ ]Disable  
Use the Up or Down button to select the desired drive/trays you would  
like to enable/disable. Then press or button to move the asterisk in front  
of “Enable” or “Disable”  
Drive 1 Port 1  
[ ]Enable [*]Disable  
Use the Up or  
and press the OK button to save the changes you made.  
Down button until you see the “Save Changes” screen  
Save Changes?  
Setting Saved!  
Please Restart  
Once the changes are saved, you will see the “Please Restart” screen. The  
new settings will not take effect until you restart the system.  
12. System Utilities  
System Utilities is used to provide information pertaining to the autoloader as well as modification to maintain  
proper functioning. The System Utilities are:  
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Disc Info  
System Info  
Device Info  
Load Default  
Update Firmware  
12.1 Disc Info  
If you are uncertain about the type of blank recordable media you are using, the Disc Info function can help  
you identify the type of disc and provide information about the data encoded on the disc. For blank recordable  
discs, it will tell you the media's format, capacity, manufacture ID, and the Media's certified writing speed.  
Note: The Disc Info function does not use the robotic capabilities of the system. You must manually  
insert the discs into the drives.  
Use the Up or Down button to select the Disc Info menu and press the  
OK button to enter that menu. The system will proceed to the Please  
Insert Disc menu.  
System Utilities  
1. Disc Info  
Disc Info  
Please Insert Disc  
Place your disc(s) into the drives.  
After a few seconds, the system will detect the discs and ask you if you want  
to proceed. Wait until all of your discs have been detected and press the  
OK button to continue.  
Disc Info  
3 Disc Detected, GO?  
The information that you see will depend on whether the disc that you inserted has data written on it or if it is  
blank. In this example, three discs have been loaded:  
The results are:  
A data CD was placed in the top tray  
1. CD 21M Data  
¾The “1.” Indicates that the information is for the media  
inserted in tray 1.  
1 Session 1Trk  
¾The “CD” indicates that the media inserted is a CD-  
ROM.  
¾The “21M” indicates that 21Mbytes of data is encoded  
on the disc.  
¾“1Session 1Trk” indicates that the data is all in a single  
session recorded as a single track.  
Press the Down button to see the next disc.  
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A blank 24x CD-RW media was placed in the second tray.  
2. CD-RW 702M Blank  
INFODISC 97m25s31f  
¾The “2.” Indicates that the information is for the media  
inserted in tray 2.  
¾The “CD-RW” indicates that the media inserted is a  
CD-RW.  
¾The “702M” indicates that 702Mbytes of space is  
available on the disc.  
¾“Blank” indicates that the disc is blank.  
¾“INFODISC 97m25s31f”” is the media ID code.  
Press the Down button to see the next disc.  
A blank 8x DVD-R media was placed in the third tray.  
3. DVD-R 4488M Blank  
8x SONY08D1  
¾The “3.” Indicates that the information is for the media  
inserted in tray 3.  
¾The “DVD-R” indicates that the media inserted is a –R  
type of recordable DVD.  
¾The “4488M” indicates that 4488Mbytes of space is  
available on the disc.  
¾“Blank” indicates that the disc is blank.  
¾“8x” indicates that the disc is certified for 8x  
duplication.  
¾“SONY08D1” is the media ID code.  
Press the Down button to go back to the first disc or the ESC button to go back to the System Utilities  
menu.  
12.2 System Info  
The System Info menu provides information about your autoloader including the firmware version, CPU type,  
and RAM capacity. You can scroll through the various specifications by pressing the Up or Down button.  
Use the Up or Down button to select the System Info menu and press  
the OK button to enter that menu.  
System Utilities  
2. System Info  
The first information that is shown is the firmware version. Because the  
information is larger than the line width, the information will scroll. Press the  
Firmware Version  
B.30-08/22/05R06.06  
Down button to go to the next display.  
CPU  
1.6 GHz CPU  
The next screen shows the CPU speed.  
Press the Down button to go to the next display.  
RAM  
128 MB SDRAM  
The next screen shows the amount and type of memory installed. Press the  
Down button to cycle back to the firmware version display.  
The information that you see will differ depending on the system you have.  
12.3 Device Info  
This menu allows you to see information about the devices built inside your autoloader. This information  
includes, but is not limited to, manufacturer, model number, etc.  
System Utilities  
3. Device Info  
Use the Up or Down button to select the Device Info menu and press  
the OK button to enter that menu.  
The first information that is shown is the Hard Drive information. The system  
uses several different kinds of Hard Drives, so the information that you see  
might be different. Press the Down button to go to the next display.  
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The next screen shows information about the first Writer drive. Press the  
Down button to go to the next Writer drive. Press the ESC button to return  
to the System Utilities menu.  
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12.4 Load Default  
This function will reset all of the options back to the manufacturer's default settings. You should only perform  
this function if your autoloader is acting abnormally.  
System Utilities  
4. Load Default  
Use the Up or Down button to select the Load Default menu and press  
the OK button to enter that menu.  
Load Default  
Press OK to Continue  
Press the OK button to load the default parameters or the ESC button  
to return to the System Utilities menu.  
12.5 Update Firmware  
This function will update the software of your autoloader. To update, you need to insert the manufacturer’s  
Certified Update CD into the 1st tray and select this function by pressing the  
OK button. We strongly  
suggest that you not upgrade your autoloader's firmware unless your autoloader has become unstable or you  
are instructed to do so by Tech Support.  
Warning: When you update the firmware on your system, there may be a chance that you will lose all  
of the data (contents of master discs) stored in the user HDD partitions. Make sure that you have all  
of your data on the HDD backed up before attempting this procedure.  
Use the Up or Down button to select the Update Firmware menu and  
System Utilities  
press the OK button to enter that menu.  
5. Update Firmware  
Insert the disc containing the firmware into the 1st tray and make sure there  
are no other discs in any other trays. After a few moments, the system will  
detect the disc.  
Waiting for Update  
Please Insert Disc  
Firmware verified!  
Ready to Update  
The Autoloader will verify the integrity of the firmware disc before continuing.  
Autoloader  
Updating...  
The Autoloader displays a progress screen as the update loads.  
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When the update is complete, the autoloader displays this message. Power  
down the Autoloader and power the system back on to complete the update.  
Update Complete!  
Please restart  
13. Loader Utilities  
The Loader Utilities menu consists of these submenus:  
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Drive Alignment  
Spindle Alignment  
Disc Separator  
Z form maneuver  
Alignment Protection  
Each submenu has a section that describes it.  
13.1 Drive Alignment  
The Drive Alignment menu option is used to check the alignment of the drive trays to the robotic arm. When  
the Drive Alignment function is selected, the system picks a disc from the first input spindle and moves it to  
just (1/4 inch) above the drive tray and holds it there.  
To start the alignment, place a disc on to the first input spindle.  
Use the  
Up or  
Down button to select the Drive Alignment menu and  
Loader Utilities  
1. Drive Alignment  
press the OK button to enter that menu. The system will proceed to the  
Please Select Drive menu.  
Please Select Drive  
Use the Up or  
and press the OK button to select it.  
Down button to select the drive that you want to align  
Drive 1  
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The autoloader will pick a disc from the first input spindle, move it to ¼ inch  
above the drive tray, and hold it there. You will see the Drive Alignment  
screen:  
Drive Alignment  
Alignment Finished?  
Check the alignment of the drive trays and press the OK button when you are finished.  
Note: If the drive trays are not properly aligned and there is a need to re-align them, please contact  
Tech Support Service for information regarding setting alignments.  
Warning: This function is ONLY for checking the alignment, NOT for setting the alignment. Please do  
not move the robotic arm with your hands during this process.  
When you have finished checking the alignment of the drive(s), the robotic arm will move the disc to the arms  
top position and hold it there. You will see the Alignment Next menu.  
Press the  
OK button to return back to the Please Select Drive menu. This allows you to complete the  
alignment checking procedure for each of the installed drives.  
If you are through checking the alignment of drives, press the ESC button to go back to the Loader Utility  
Menu  
When the drive alignment checking process is complete, the robotic arm will drop the disc in the Reject Area.  
13.2 Spindle Alignment  
The Spindle Alignment menu option is used to check the alignment of the spindles to the robotic arm. When  
the Spindle Alignment function is selected, the system picks a disc from the first input spindle and holds it  
approximately one inch above the target spindle.  
To start the alignment, place a disc on to the first input spindle.  
Use the  
and press the  
Select Spindle menu.  
Up or  
Down button to select the Spindle Alignment menu  
OK button. The autoloader will proceed to the Please  
Loader Utilities  
2. Spindle Alignment  
Please Select Spindle  
Use the  
Up or  
Down button to select the spindle that you want to  
Spindle 1  
Go?  
check and press the OK button to select it.  
The autoloader will pick a disc from the input spindle, move it to one inch above the spindle being aligned,  
and hold it there. You will see the Spindle Alignment screen:  
Warning: This function is ONLY for checking the alignment, NOT for setting the alignment. Please do  
not move the robotic arm with your hands during this process.  
Once you are done, press the OK button. This will send you to the Alignment Next menu  
Press the OK button to return back to the Please Select Spindle menu.  
This allows you to complete the alignment checking procedure for each of  
the installed spindles.  
Spindle Alignment  
Alignment Next?  
If you are through checking the alignment of spindles, press the ESC button to go back to the Loader Utility  
Menu.  
When the spindle alignment checking process is complete, the robotic  
arm will drop the disc in the Reject Area.  
Drive Alignment  
Alignment Next?  
13.3 Disc Separator  
The Disc Separator option is used to circumvent the disc static and sticky media problem. See Disc Static  
and Sticky Media on page 5. When this option is enabled, after picking up a disc from the input spindle, the  
robotic arm stops at the top of it’s travel and then bounces down once, twice, or three times to dislodge discs  
that are stuck together.  
To enable the disc separator function:  
Loader Utilities  
3. Disc Separator  
Use the Up or  
press the OK button to enter that menu.  
Down button to select the Disc Separator menu and  
Use the  
Up or  
Down button to select the separator option from the 4 available: Off, Single Vibration,  
Double Vibration, or Triple Vibration. Press the OK button to select the option displayed.  
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13.4 Z form Maneuver  
Some drives have bezels that extend out from the front of the drive face. This can cause the disc to catch on  
the edge of the bezel of a higher drive as it is being lowered into one of the below drives. Enabling the Z form  
Maneuver will allow the robotic arm to lower the disc off center from the front of the drives to clear any  
protruding obstacles like the bezels, and then center the disc directly above the extended writer tray just  
before the disc is loaded.  
To enable the Z form Maneuver function:  
Use the Up or Down button to select the Z form Maneuver menu and  
Loader Utilities  
press the OK button to enter that menu.  
4. Z form Maneuver  
Use the Up or  
Down button to select whether the Z form Maneuver is on or off, and press the OK  
button to select that option.  
13.5 Alignment Protection  
Enabling Alignment Protection causes each drive tray to quickly slide in and out after a disc has been loaded  
into it. This ensures that the disc is set properly in the disc indentation in the tray by “shaking” the disc into  
place.  
For example, if the disc is not placed squarely in the center as it should be, but rather slightly off the lip, the  
“shake” will cause the disc to slide into position in the center of the tray.  
Use the  
Up or  
Down button to select the Alignment Protection  
Loader Utilities  
5.Alignment Protection  
menu and press the OK button to enter that menu.  
Use the  
Up or  
Down button to select whether Alignment Protection is on or off, and press the OK  
button to select that option.  
14. Manage Accounts  
This feature allows the administrator to:  
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Create user accounts and passwords to prevent unauthorized use of this autoloader.  
Edit existing user account information, including name and password.  
Delete existing user account(s).  
For complete information on Manage Accounts, see Introduction to Manage Accounts on page 11.  
To access the Manage Accounts feature, you need to perform the following tasks:  
Use the  
and press the  
Enter Password menu.  
Up or  
Down button to select the Manage Accounts menu  
OK button to enter that menu. You will be shown the  
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Enter PWD  
The system will ask you for the Administrator's Password.  
[
] OK?  
The default Administrator's Password is “0000.” To enter, press the Up or Down button to select the first  
digit of your password and press the OK button to submit the current digit. You will automatically move to  
the next digit. Repeat these steps until you've selected all four digits for your password. After you have  
entered the password, press the OK button to “OK” the submission of your password.  
Once your password is validated, you will be guided to the main Manage Accounts screen:  
The submenus of Manage Accounts are discussed in the sections that follow.  
14.1 View User  
This menu allows you to view current existing user accounts.  
Note: User “Admin” is the administrative account. It will always be there.  
Manage Accounts  
1. View User  
Press the OK button to enter this menu  
Use the Up or Down button to scroll through the list of users. Press  
the ESC button to go back to the Manage Accounts menu.  
View User  
1. [ADMIN ]  
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This menu allows you to create additional user accounts. Each user has their own settings and hard drive  
partitions. During this process, you will be prompted to enter a new username and user password for a new  
account.  
Note: The User name consists of a maximum of eight alphanumeric letters or numbers.  
Note: The User password consists of four numbers.  
Manage Accounts  
2. Create User  
Press the OK button to enter this menu.  
Enter the user’s name using the instructions shown in Setting Counters  
and Assigning Names on page 12. Press the OK button to move on to  
the Enter Password stage.  
Edit User’s Name  
[RALPH ] OK?  
Enter the user’s password using the instructions shown in Setting  
Counters and Assigning Names on page 12.  
Press the OK to complete.  
Enter PWD  
[0 ] OK?  
The autoloader will display a confirmation message and automatically  
return you to the Manage Accounts menu.  
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14.3 Edit User Info  
The Edit User Info menu allows you to change the existing user’s account name and password. During this  
process, you will be asked to select the existing account and then you will be prompted to enter the new user  
name and new user password for this account.  
Note: User “Admin” is the administrative account. You cannot change the user name for this  
account, but can change the password for this account.  
Manage Accounts  
3. Edit User Info  
Press the OK button to enter this menu.  
Edit User Info  
Use the Up or Down button to scroll through the list of users. Press  
1. [ADMIN ]  
the OK button to select the user.  
Edit the user’s name using the instructions shown in Setting Counters  
and Assigning Names on page 12. Press the OK button to move on to  
the Enter Password stage.  
Edit User’s Name  
[RALPH ] OK?  
Enter the new password for this user via the instructions shown in Setting  
Counters and Assigning Names on page 12. Press the OK button to  
complete.  
Enter PWD  
[0 ] OK?  
The autoloader will display a confirmation message, and automatically  
return you to the Manage Accounts menu.  
User Ralph  
Changed!  
14.4 Delete User  
This menu allows you to delete the existing user account. During this process, you will be asked to select the  
existing account to be removed.  
Note: The user “Admin” is the administrative account; you can’t delete this account.  
Manage Accounts  
4. Delete User  
Press the OK button to enter into this menu.  
Use the Up or Down button to scroll through the list of users. Press  
the OK button to select the user to delete.  
The autoloader will ask you to confirm the deletion. Press the OK button  
to delete the user.  
Delete User  
3. [RALPH ]  
The autoloader will display a confirmation message, and return you to the  
Manage Accounts menu.  
Delete User  
[RALPH ] OK?  
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14.5 Password on Bootup  
This menu allows you to enable or disable the Password on Bootup feature. During this process, you will be  
asked to select “Yes” or “No” (enable or disable).  
Press the OK button to enter into this menu.  
Manage Accounts  
5. Password on Bootup  
Use the Up or Down button to select either Yes or No. Press the OK  
button to enter the selection.  
15. Shutdown  
This function will make sure it is safe to turn off your autoloader. Once you see the “Ready to Power Off”  
message, then you can safely turn off the machine using the power switch.  
Turning off your autoloader without performing this function will increase the risk of damaging your  
autoloader.  
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15.Shutdown  
Press the OK button to enter into this menu.  
Press the OK button to shut down the autoloader. The autoloader will do  
all of its internal housekeeping and then display a confirmation message:  
Shutdown  
Press OK to Shutdown  
Shutdown  
Ready to Power Off  
Press the power button to power off the system.  
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Troubleshooting  
No display on LCD or the unit does not operate when the power is on.  
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Check the connections for the power cable and ensure that the power outlet is working correctly.  
Make sure that the rear-panel power voltage setting matches the voltage of your power outlet.  
If the autoloader was stored in a location where the temperature dropped below 32°F (0°C) within the  
past 24 hours, leave the autoloader in a warm room with a temperature of at least 65°F (19°C) for  
four hours prior to powering the autoloader on.  
Drives cannot read disc and shows error message.  
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Check the format of the master CD/DVD  
Check the master CD/DVD itself for damage.  
Your master disc may be copy protected. Normally, most of the DVDs and some of the CDs you  
purchase from stores have been copy protected.  
Buttons do not function.  
The autoloader may still be busy performing a task. Give it some time and press the button again. To  
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interrupt the currently running process, press the ESC button and hold it for several seconds. If it  
still doesn't work, turn the machine off, and then restart the machine after a minute.  
Copy completed, but the copies are not readable / executable.  
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Use the “compare” feature to check the copied disc (data discs only).  
Based on our experience, the quality of your media plays a big role on this part. Try to use high  
quality media to prevent such problems.  
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Use another DVD/CD player/ROM to test the copied media. Sometimes, your DVD/CD Player/ROM  
may not be compatible with recordable DVD/CD disc.  
The failure rate is high.  
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Lower the “write speed” and try again. See Select Burn Speed on page 19.  
The quality of your blank discs may be poor.  
The quality of your master disc may be poor.  
Do I need to upgrade my autoloader's firmware?  
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Unless your system is getting unstable, we strongly suggest not upgrading your autoloader's  
firmware. Please contact our Tech Support if your system is getting unstable.  
Cannot boot-up or fails to upgrade firmware.  
Contact our Tech Support.  
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Can I load data directly from my computer to my autoloader's Hard Drive?  
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No, your autoloader's Hard Drive has a unique file system that computers will not recognize. Thus,  
you can't perform any read/write operations to the Hard Drive from your computer.  
Why won't some drives copy?  
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Reset the system settings back to default. (See Load Default on page 30)  
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Drives are consumable parts and every drives comes with a lifespan. After a period of time, they do  
tend to wear out. Please contact Tech Support Service for assistance.  
F.Y.I - Replacing any component of the autoloader without Tech Support Service’s consent will void  
the autoloader’s warranty instantly.  
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Contact our Tech Support.  
Why does my autoloader stay at “System Bootup”?  
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The reason the autoloader stays at system bootup forever is caused by improper shut down. To solve  
the problem, contact our Tech Support department. Even though this problem can be solved, all the  
hard drive information will be lost due to this failure.  
How do I reset my autoloader back to default?  
See Load Default on page 30.  
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Error Codes  
Code Short Description  
Full Description  
10  
Arm did not return to The vacuum picking arm did not return to the top position within 10  
top position  
seconds after a command was sent out. The vacuum picking arm  
must return to the top position after each action. This indicates an  
obstruction or mechanical failure prevented the vacuum picking arm  
from completing the requested action.  
11  
Arm did not detect when the vacuum picking arm has failed to detect anything  
specified location in the (including the bottom of the bin) within 10 seconds after attempting  
allotted time  
to pick up a disc. This would apply to inserting a disc in a drive and  
not detecting anything within 10 seconds if the Z Maneuver feature  
is disabled. This error indicates that an obstruction, missing  
component or mechanical failure has prevented the vacuum picking  
arm from detecting a disc, drive, etc to perform the assigned task.  
12  
13  
Unable to move to the The vacuum picking arm did not travel to its destination input/output  
next input/output bin  
bin from any other bin within 10 seconds. This error indicates that an  
obstruction or mechanical failure has prevented the vacuum picking  
arm from rotating to the assigned input/output bin.  
Unable to move into the The vacuum picking arm did not reach the “drop” position within 4  
drop disc position  
seconds when placing a disc to output bin. The “drop” position  
represents the safe distance between the vacuum picking arm and  
the spindle where the disc can be placed securely onto the spindle.  
This error indicates that an obstruction, missing component or  
mechanical failure has prevented the vacuum picking arm from  
performing the assigned task.  
14  
15  
Unable to perform the The vacuum picking arm did not reach the horizontal starting  
horizontal Z Maneuver position for placing a disc into the appropriate drive starting from  
from bin # 1 to the spindle bin #1 within 4 seconds during the insert process. (This error  
starting point  
is only shown when the Z Maneuver is enabled).  
Unable to perform the The vacuum picking arm did not reach the drive position within 4  
horizontal Z Maneuver seconds from the Z position starting point. This takes place when the  
from the starting point vacuum picking arm has descended to the appropriate drive location  
to the original position  
and should move horizontally to center the disc over the opened  
drive tray but fails to do so in the specified allotted time. (This error  
is only shown when the Z Maneuver is enabled).  
16  
17  
Unable  
vertical  
to  
Z
perform The vacuum picking arm did not descend and place the disc into the  
Maneuver opened drive tray within 4 seconds after the vacuum picking arm has  
while placing disc in centered the disc above the opened drive tray. (this error is only  
drive tray shown when the Z Maneuver is enabled).  
Unable to perform the The vacuum picking arm did not return to starting horizontal position  
horizontal Z Maneuver for the reverse Z Maneuver within 4 seconds to return the disc to the  
from  
the  
original output bin. (This error is only shown when the Z Maneuver is  
position to the starting enabled).  
point  
20  
21  
Input bin empty  
All of the input bins are empty. This error commonly comes up every  
time the autoloader does not detect any more blank media to load  
into the drives. If this error arises and you are finished, press the left  
arrow to end the copy process. If you are not finished, restack the  
blank media from the first input bin to the remaining bins as needed  
and push the right arrow key to continue the duplicating procedure.  
The current input bin is missing. This error indicates that an  
obstruction, missing component or mechanical failure has prevented  
the vacuum picking arm from detecting the input bin to perform the  
assigned task.  
Input bin missing  
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40  
60  
Unable to locate drive The vacuum picking arm did not detect an opened tray before  
tray for output of the reaching its lowest descending limit when attempting to pick up a  
disc  
finished disc from a specified drive tray.  
Clear previous error  
A new command was received while an error flag is still registered.  
In order to proceed, the previous error needs to be cleared by using  
"c" to remove the previous error flag.  
Unable to locate drive The vacuum picking arm did not detect an opened tray before  
tray for input of the disc reaching its lowest descending limit when attempting to place a  
blank disc into a specified drive tray.  
70  
71  
80  
Disc dropped during A disc was picked from an input bin and the vacuum picking arm  
input procedure  
dropped the disc on the way to one of the drive trays.  
Failure to pick up a disc The vacuum picking arm failed to pick up a disc from an input bin  
from input bin  
after 3 consecutive attempts.  
Disc  
vacuum  
remaining  
block  
on A disc attempting to be placed on a drive tray remained attached to  
not the vacuum block and was not properly dropped from the vacuum  
loaded on to the drive picking arm into the drive tray.  
tray  
90  
A0  
Disc dropped during A disc was picked from a drive tray and the vacuum picking arm  
output procedure  
dropped the disc on the way to the appropriate output bin.  
The output bin is full. This commonly occurs if the input bin was filled  
with more discs while completed discs were deposited to the output  
bins increasing the total disc capacity beyond the maximum output  
capacity.  
Output bin full  
B0  
Cannot detect disc in The vacuum picking arm is attempting to remove a disc from a drive  
drive tray  
tray and cannot detect the disc. This commonly occurs when the  
disc was removed from the tray before the vacuum picking arm had  
an opportunity to pick it up.  
C0 ~ Disc  
misloaded  
in A disc being returned to the output/ng was not properly dropped  
from the vacuum picking arm onto the output bin 0 ~ 5, respectively,  
where bin 0 indicates the position right in front of the drive housing.  
Too much static electricity builds up from the disc. This error occurs  
when the static electricity on the disc is too high. Either the facility  
produces too much static electricity or the current climate is  
conducive to high concentration of static electricity. This error is  
caused by the buildup of an electric static charge which shocks the  
robotic arm while loading a disc. If this error should occur, the user  
must completely reboot the system by turning the unit off at the  
power button. When the unit is turned on again, it should operate  
normally, but you will need to reprogram the job it was running.  
C5  
output bin #  
FF  
High static shock error  
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Menu Tree  
1. Copy  
2. Test  
3. Compare  
4. Test+Copy  
5. Copy+Compare  
6. Select Burn Speed  
7. Select Source  
8. Master Mode  
9. Erase RW  
<Partition>  
<Partition>  
<Partition>  
<Partition>  
<Partition>  
<HDD to CD | HDD to DVD>  
<Hard Drive>  
<SM | MM>  
<Counter>  
<Counter>  
<Counter>  
<Counter>  
<Counter>  
<Quick | Full>  
10. Hard Drive Setup  
10.1  
10.2  
10.3  
10.4  
10.5  
10.6  
10.7  
Select Partition  
Load Partition  
Rename Partition  
Delete Partition  
Partition Info  
Partition Size  
Format Hard Drive  
11. Setup  
11.1  
11.2  
11.3  
11.4  
11.5  
11.6  
11.7  
11.8  
11.9  
Language  
Read Error Skip  
CD Writing Mode  
Max Audio, VCD, and CDG Speed  
Buzzer  
Startup Menu  
Screen Saver  
Counter  
AUTOCOPY Enabled  
11.10 DVD+R Compatibility Mode  
11.11 Disable Drives  
12. System Utilities  
12.1  
Disc Info  
12.2  
12.3  
System Info  
Device Info  
12.4  
12.5  
Load Default  
Update Firmware  
13. Loader Utilities  
13.1  
13.2  
13.3  
13.4  
13.5  
Drive Alignment  
Spindle Alignment  
Disc Separator: <Separator Off | Single Vibration | double | triple>  
Z form Maneuver <On | Off>  
Alignment Protection <On | Off>  
14. Manage Accounts  
14.1  
14.2  
14.3  
14.4  
14.5  
View User  
Create User  
Edit User Info  
Delete User  
Password on Bootup  
15. Shutdown  
16. AUTOCOPY (Hidden)  
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Menu Tree  
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HCL Series  
Specifications  
DVD Recorder Drive: DVD-+R/RW/DL CD-R/RW Recorder  
Power Source:  
Power supply:  
Environment:  
90V/240V 50-60Hz switchable power supply  
400W  
Temperature: 40°C (104°F) / 5°C (41°F)  
Humidity: 20% - 80%  
Actual Size (8-drive)  
W 20"xD 26"xH 29"  
(51x66x73.5cm)  
Packaged Size (8-drive)  
W 25"xD 29"xH 34"  
(63.5x73.5x86.5cm)  
115 lbs (52.3 kg)  
100 lbs (45.5 kg)  
Supported Formats  
CD-ROM Mode 1, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (form 1, form 2),  
Photo CD, CD-DA (Audio CD), CD-Extra, CD-R, CD-RW  
CD  
Recording format  
DVD  
DVD-ROM, DVD-+R/RW/DL, DVD-VIDEO  
700MB  
CD  
Recording capacity  
4.7GB for General DVD  
8.3GB for Dual Layer  
(nominal)  
DVD  
CD  
Applicable media  
DVD  
CD-R, CD-RW  
DVD-+R, DVD-+RW, DVD-+R DL  
Technical Support  
For technical questions or support issues, contact Microboards Technology technical support:  
United States  
PH: 952-556-1639  
FAX: 952-556-1628  
Europe  
PH: +44 (0) 845 230 7800  
Japan  
PH: 03-3561-2266  
Please have the Model and Serial Number of your Microboards Product available when contacting  
Technical Support.  
Any unauthorized modification to this equipment may result in the revocation by the FCC of the user’s authority to  
operate this equipment.  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna  
Increase the separation between the equipment and antenna  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different than that to which the receiver is connected  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help  
This product is in conformity with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) through compliance with the following European standards: EN 55022,  
EN 55024. The CE mark has been affixed in accordance with the CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC.  
Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) Statement  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Issue 4:2004. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la  
norme NMB-003 du Canade.  
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