USER’S MANUAL User’s Manual Master unit, Nimbie Chorus, Standalone Expandable Automated Disc Duplicating System (Model: NBCH07 Series) Serial Number: ______________________________ (The serial number is labeled on the rear panel of the device.
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Version 9E1 User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 PREFACE Important Safety Notices For your safety, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of damage, electric shock, fire, and personal injury. This includes, but not limit to, the following: • • Read this manual carefully and follow all warnings and instructions. • Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, rain, moisture, water, flammable material, gas, dust, dirt, smoke, pollution or abrupt humidity changes.
User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Version 9E1 Acknowledgments: © 2010, Acronova Technology Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited. Acronova, Nimbie, and NimbieCable are the trademarks of Acronova Technology Inc. All other products, brands, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Version 9E1 User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 This warranty only covers parts made by Acronova Technology Inc. For parts made by other manufacturers, such as hard disks, and disc recorders, the original manufacturer’s warranty applies.
User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Version 9E1 SPECIFICATIONS Auto-Loader Separated loading and unloading mechanism, patent-pending Disc Capacity (Per client): 30 discs; 100 discs or more using extension rods (increased capacity using non-stop refill) Media: Industry standard 120 mm Blu-ray/CD/DVD discs Reject Disc Capacity: 5 discs or more Hard disk Drive: Depend on the configuration Optical Disc Drive: SATA, industry standard 5-1/4" form factor Write Speed: 40x maximum for CD, 20x for DVD, 4
Version 9E1 User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Table of Contents Preface.......................................................................................................3 Specifications............................................................................................6 Unpacking and Overview.........................................................................9 Unpacking.................................................................................................9 The Front Panel....
User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Version 9E1 CLIENT INFO Feature............................................................................34 UPDATE M.BOARD Feature...................................................................34 UPDATE MODULE Feature....................................................................35 RESET TO DEFAULT Feature................................................................35 Appendix.................................................................................
Version 9E1 User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 UNPACKING AND OVERVIEW Congratulations on purchasing the Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 (Master unit). The Nimbie Chorus is a state-of-the-art expandable system, with built-in hard disk and intelligent controller. Nimbie Chorus can be connected up to seven Client units (sold separately) for optical disc duplication use. The Nimbie Chorus is a standalone system with LCD display, LED indicators and control buttons on the front panel.
User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Version 9E1 LINK Indicators (Client Status) Each LINK indicator individually shows the status of a Client unit connected to this Master unit. See the next section for more information. LCD Display The LCD display shows the menu item, the status and/or the system information. ENTER Press to confirm the current selection and move forward to next-level selection or to start the operation. UP ( ) Press to display previous available options.
Version 9E1 User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Voltage Switch (115/230V) Power Switch Properly set the voltage to the power source. **Incorrect voltage supply may instantly damage the unit. Toggle the switch to turn the Master unit on or off. **Incorrect voltage supply may instantly damage the unit. Ventilation These holes allow heat to release. Do not block ventilation holes; otherwise, the unit may overheat.
User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Version 9E1 GET STARTED AND INSTALLATION The Nimbie Chorus is an expandable disc duplication system which consists one Master unit and up to seven Client units. You may start with one Master and one Client, and plug-in additional Client units when more production power is required. Note: It is not necessary to follow the Client number sequence. You may connect the Client unit to any available NimbieCable connectors on the Master unit.
Version 9E1 4) User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Use the NimbieCable that comes with each Client unit to connect it to the Master unit. Note: The notch at the male connector on NimbieCable shall be aligned with the counterpart of the connectors on the Master unit and the Client unit. 5) Use the power cord that comes with the Master unit to connect it to a wall outlet with a reliable power supply. You have now completed the Nimbie Chorus System hardware installation.
User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Version 9E1 Note: To abort a session in progress, press and hold the EXIT key for two seconds; the session will abort after the completion of the current processing disc. Although it is fine to leave the power cord plugged in, it is recommended that you unplug the cord for increased safety when the Nimbie Chorus System is not used for extended period of time.
Version 9E1 User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 MENUS OF THE NIMBIE CHORUS SYSTEM The Nimbie Chorus system provides a LCD display to show menu items, system status and other information to the user, which are accessible through three menu modes: the Main Menu mode, the Tools Menu mode and the Setup Menu mode. See the following sections for details. The following table lists the basic function of control keys. Feel free to press the keys to explore the menu trees.
User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Version 9E1 Main Menu Item HDD COPY HDD COPY+VERIFY MULTI-COPY Description Burn discs using an image stored on the hard disk. HDD COPY feature with disc verification. Set up disc-burning jobs. Each job uses an image on the hard disk to burn discs. MULTICOPY+VERIF MULTI-COPY feature with disc verification. Y LOAD IMAGE Read discs and store images on the hard disk. TOOLS >> Access to image management and other functions. SETUP >> Access to system setting functions.
Version 9E1 User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Tools Menu Item IMAGE INFO Description Display the information of the image file(s) stored on the hard disk. BACKUP IMAGES Use a selected Client unit to backup all the images from hard disk to discs. RENAME IMAGE Rename selected image file(s) on the hard disk. DELETE IMAGE Delete selected image file(s) from the hard disk. DISC EMULATE Select an image file and execute disc emulation on all or selected Client units.
User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Version 9E1 UPDATE M.BOARD Update the system firmware of the Master unit (for service maintenance only). UPDATE MODULE Update the controller firmware of the Master unit (for service maintenance only). RESET TO DEFAULT Reset the system to factory default. 18 @ 2010, Acronova Technology, Inc.
Version 9E1 User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 MAIN MENU OPERATIONS This chapter will guide you through the functions in the Main Menu of Nimbie Chorus System and the steps of the operations. Refer to the flow chart below and use the appropriate key for operation. Press the EXIT key to give up and move upward to the last option or function. HDD COPY Feature ENTER: Start HDD COPY function; or : Scroll to other Main Menu functions.
User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Version 9E1 Job status Information: UNLOADING 0010/ALL MAX 00:00 During the session, the status will be shown on the LCD display. The first line indicates the current progress, for example “LOADING”, “COPYING” and “UNLOADING”, followed by the recording speed. The second line shows the current number of completed discs, separated by a forward slash (‘/’) and followed by the total number of copies required. Estimated time to complete is shown at the end.
Version 9E1 User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 MULTI-COPY Feature This feature allows users to create multiple jobs. Each job will burn images on the hard disc to optical discs. Up to 10 jobs can be entered. ENTER: Start MULTI-COPY function; or : Scroll to other Main Menu functions. The job number will automatically be assigned and incremented. Press ENTER to go on.
User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Version 9E1 Note: Multicopy+Verify feature only supports audio and video format. For the operation, refer to the MULTI-COPY Feature section. MULTICOPY + COMPARE Feature This feature will do the same duplication function as the “MULTI-COPY” feature; furthermore, it will compare disc with the source image. Note: This feature only compares data format. If users want to compare audio format,NB CH07 will automatically verify discs.
Version 9E1 User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 LOAD IMAGE Feature This feature will load disc image(s) from the selected Client units to the hard disk in the Master unit. You may use one or multiple Client units to load discs, with one or multiple discs in each Client unit; however, the Nimbie Chorus system will process one disc at a time in sequence. ENTER: LOAD IMAGE function; or : Scroll to other Main Menu functions. or : Scroll the available Client units; ENTER: Choose the Client and go on.
User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Version 9E1 TOOLS FEATURE The tools menu provides image management and other functions. In this chapter, these functions will be introduced, along with the operation procedures. To go to the Tools menu, turn on the power of Master unit, patiently wait for the system to complete initialization, until HDD COPY is shown on the screen. Then, use the or key to scroll to TOOLS. Refer to the flow chart below and use the appropriate key for operation.
Version 9E1 User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 BACKUP IMAGES Feature This feature uses a selected Client unit to burn the images from the hard disc to the optical discs. ENTER: Start BACKUP IMAGES function; or : Scroll to other Tools Menu function. or : Scroll the available Client units; ENTER: Choose the Client unit and go on. or : Scroll the available options; ENTER: Confirm the selection and start. Job status Information: During the session, the status will be shown on the LCD display.
User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Version 9E1 ENTER: Start RENAME IMAGE function; or : Scroll to other Tools Menu functions. or : Browse the image files one by one; ENTER: Choose the image and go on. or : Scroll the available alphabet or numerals; ENTER: Move the cursor one digit to the right; After editing the names of image, ENETR: Confirm the selection and go on. or : Scroll the available options; ENTER: Confirm the selection and start.
Version 9E1 User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Job completed: When the job is completed, the result will be shown as the screen to the right. Delete Image completed DISC EMULATE Feature This feature is similar to HDD COPY in functionality and process, except that it does not actually write data to discs. The disc will be output to the finished disc bin if it passes the emulation test; or, to the reject disc area if it fails.
User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Version 9E1 Select Clients: The default will use all available Client units to burn discs. You may select some Client units to use. Firstly, continuously press or to browse the current selection of drives. The selected unit will have stars leading and tailing its denotation, for example, **[UNIT NO. 3]**. When the number of the Client is displayed, your may select or deselect it by pressing ENTER to toggle the selection.
Version 9E1 User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 ERASE RW DISC Feature This feature uses all or selected Client units to erase discs. The disc will be output to the finished disc bin if it is successfully erased; or, the failed discs will be output to the reject disc area. ENTER: Start ERASE RW DISC function; or : Scroll to other Tools Menu functions. or : Browse the available options; ENTER: Confirm the selection and go on.
User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Version 9E1 ENTER: Start CHECK UNIT ERROR function; or : Scroll to other Tools Menu functions. or : Scroll the available Client units; ENTER: Toggle to select or deselect the Client unit; when the screen displays OK, press ENETR to confirm the selection and go on. As illustrated to the right, the error message will be displayed for that specific unit. Refer to the Client Error Message section for more information.
Version 9E1 User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 SETUP FEATURE The Setup menu allows users to customize system settings and look up system related information To go to the Setup menu, turn on the power of Master unit, patiently wait for the system to complete initialization, until HDD COPY is shown on the screen. Then, use the or key to scroll to SETUP. Refer to the flow chart below and use the appropriate key for operation. Press the EXIT key to give up and move upward to the last option or function.
User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Version 9E1 ENTER: Start IGNORE ERROR function; or : Scroll to other Setup Menu functions. or : Scroll for available options; ENTER: Confirm the selection and go on; EXIT: Return to the previous screen. READ SPEED Feature This feature sets up a specific read speed for the Nimbie Chorus system. The default setting is MAX, all Client units will read discs at the maximum speed. ENTER: Start READ SPEED function; or : Scroll to other Setup Menu functions.
Version 9E1 User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 The drive information of the selected Client unit is displayed on the screen. HDD INFO Feature This feature displays the information of the hard disk drive in the Master unit. The capacity and free space of the hard disk will be shown on the screen. ENTER: Start HDD INFO feature; or : Scroll to other Setup Menu functions. The information of the hard disk in the Master unit is displayed on the screen.
User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Version 9E1 MASTER INFO Feature This feature displays the version information of the Master unit and its duplication module. ENTER: Start MASTER VERSION feature; or : Scroll to other Setup Menu functions. or : Scroll for available information; EXIT: Return to the upper-level menu item. CLIENT INFO Feature This feature displays the version information of the selected Client unit. Use the or : key to switch the display among the available Client units.
Version 9E1 User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 UPDATE MODULE Feature This feature allows users to update the controller firmware of the Master unit (for service maintenance only). ENTER: Start UPDATE MODULE feature; or : Scroll to other Setup Menu functions. or : Scroll for available options Enter: Confirm selection and go on. RESET TO DEFAULT Feature This feature will reset the Master unit to its factory default settings.
User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Version 9E1 APPENDIX Choosing Reliable Blank Discs The quality of a recordable disc depends on its chemical and coating technology. There are a variety of discs with various degrees of disc quality available on the market. If you encounter a high failure rate, please try a different type, speed, or brand of disc. There are many different brands, speeds and CD/DVD recordable media formats on the market. We do our best to test certain media types.
Version 9E1 User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Insufficient power supply may decrease output rate or increase failure rate. As a general rule, a lower writing speed will improve quality. When creating audio and video discs a lower writing speed is recommended to assure quality. Client Error Message The following table explains what each client error message meant.
User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Version 9E1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why is my duplication failure rate so high? • • • Try a lower writing speed using the software. Use a different brand of blank discs. Check the power source. Why do my discs get stuck in the disc loader during the duplication process? • • • • Check to see if the disc is the standard size (120mm). Make sure discs are level in the loader. Reduce the quantity of discs per load.
Version 9E1 User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Why my brand new DVD+RW disc failed at the duplication process? • The disc recorder does not support non-formatted DVD+RW. Brand new DVD+RW discs are all mostly non-formatted. How come the disc emulation failed with my rewritable DVD? • The “Disc Emulate” feature does not support DVD+R and DVD+RW discs. @ 2010, Acronova Technology, Inc.
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