QD-DVD Series User’s Manual www.microboards.com Version 3.
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QD-DVD Series Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................ 5 Unpacking your system.............................................................................................. 5 Installation.................................................................................................................. 5 Basic Instructions......................................................................................
Microboards Technology, LLC 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.
QD-DVD Series Introduction The QD-DVD Series includes models containing 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 recorders. Each is a high speed CD and DVD Recordable duplication system from Microboards Technology, LLC. The QD-DVD-H models include an integrated hard drive for master storage. Regardless of the number of drives, the QD-DVD is perfect for any user requiring easy copying of audio, video, or Data DVD/CDs.
Microboards Technology, LLC Hardware Description Controller Interface DVD Reader Drive DVD Recorder Drives QD-DVD 123 Power Switch and LED The QD-DVD system consists of a DVD reader, DVD Recorders (based on model), USB Connection, and Controller module. An optional Hard Drive is included in the QD-DVD-H models. The master discs always go into the DVD reader drive (top). The blank media will always go into the DVD Recorder drives.
QD-DVD Series Main Menu This section provides an overview of the menu options. These menu options are explained in detail in the Using the QD Series Duplicator section starting on page 9. Copy Use the Copy menu to make CD and DVD copies. Before you start a copy, make sure you have selected the correct Master Source. Test Use the Test menu to simulate the copy process. With simulation, write once recordable discs such as DVD-R, or CDR will be reusable.
Microboards Technology, LLC Setup Use the Setup menu options to control how the Duplicator operates. You can scroll between the various options using the ▲ Up or ▼ Down button. 1. Language 2. Auto Start 3. Read Error Skip 4. CD Writing Mode 5. Max Audio, VCD & CDG Speed 6. Buzzer 7. Startup Menu 8. Screen Saver 9. Duplication Mode 10. Counter 11. DVD+R High Compatibility Mode 12. ISRC 13. Disable Drives 14. External Connection 15.
QD-DVD Series Setting Counters The QD DVD Series gives you the option to set a counter so that the machine can keep track of the number of copies made. Follow Microboards B.30 1. Copy 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 duplicator to count the number of successful copies you have made and stop the job when the desired number of copies has been reached.
Microboards Technology, LLC After a few seconds of processing time, one of the following Copy Progress screens will appear. Copying... 4063MB 0/21 12% 488MB or: ¾ “4063MB” indicates the capacity of the master disc. ¾ “0/21” indicates you have a project size of 21 copies and you have made 0 copies so far. ¾ “12%” indicates the current progress of the duplication. ¾ 488MB indicates the amount of data burned so far. Copying... 4063MB 0 12% 488MB ¾ “4063MB” indicates the capacity of the master disc.
QD-DVD Series Test + Copy The Test + Copy function first simulates the burn to the media and then burns to the media if the Test simulation is successful. Microboards B.30 4. Test+Copy DVD +R media does not support test mode. Copy + Compare The Copy + Compare function first burns to the media and then runs a comparison of the burned discs to the master disc. Microboards B.30 5.
Microboards Technology, LLC 2. Load Partition Use this function when you want to add a new master Load Partition[231GB] Load- New Partition disc partition to your hard drive. After pressing ENT when the display reads 2. Load Partition, you will be asked to verify that you want to load a partition. Press ENT to continue loading. Enter in the partition name of up to 14 characters, using the ▼▲ buttons to change the first character. Press ENT when the character you want is in the cursor position.
QD-DVD Series After the master audio disc is analyzed and any blank discs recognized, you will be able to select tracks from the master by using the ▼▲ buttons to navigate through the tracks and pressing ENT to select the tracks you want to burn. The top line of the display will show the number of tracks Total: 0 Trk 0m:00s Track 1: 4m:24s currently selected and the total time of selected tracks. The bottom line of the display will show the track number and time for the current track.
Microboards Technology, LLC The Setup Menu The Setup menu includes many settings the user can select to customize the use of the QD-DVD duplicator. A description of the options in the setup menu follows. Note: You must use either the Shutdown menu or manually run the Save function from the Utilities menu, or any changes you make to the Setup Menu settings will be lost when you turn off your duplicator. Language The QD-DVD duplicator has multiple language options, with English being the default setting.
QD-DVD Series The Load and Copy setting will load the master to the hard drive during the first burn cycle; subsequent burns without leaving Copy mode will use the hard drive image as the source for added stability. To use a new master disc in Load and Copy mode, you must press ESC to return to the Copy menu! The Prompt setting will ask you to specify Load and Copy or On the Fly when the Copy button is pressed.
Microboards Technology, LLC CD+G Support This feature allows CD+G content to be copied from master disc to blank CDs. The default is OFF. Please note that the Mix Audio Tracks function cannot be performed with the CD+G Support setting ON. Remember, you must use the Shutdown menu or manually Save the settings under the Utilities menu if you want any changes you have made to remain after the Duplicator is shut down! The Utilities Menu A description of the options in the Utilities menu follows.
QD-DVD Series Use a disc burning application such as the Zulu2 Disc Burning application provided with your QDDVD to burn the Update files to a CD. Firmware Updates should only be performed after contacting Technical Support to ensure that you are attempting to install the correct firmware for your duplicator. Save This function will save any system settings that you have changed since the last time the duplicator was booted.
Microboards Technology, LLC Specifications – QD-DVD Series Model Recorders Dimensions, inches (H x W x D) Weight (lbs) Buffer (MB) QD-DVD 1 6.75 x 7.5 x 11.5 11 lbs 32 QD-DVD-123 3 11 x 7.5 x 17.5 21 lbs 64 QD-DVD-125 5 17.75 x 7.5 x 17.5 28 lbs 128 QD-DVD-127 7 17.75 x 7.5 x 17.5 31 lbs 128 QD-DVD-1210 10 24.5 x 7.5 x 16.
Appendix 1: List of Functions with Optional Hard Drive 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Copy Test Compare Test + Copy Copy + Compare Select Burn Speed Select Source Erase Hard Drive Setup 1. Select Partition 2. Load Partition 3. Rename Partition 4. Delete Partition 5. Partition Info 6. Select Loading Drive 7. Format Hard Drive Mix Audio Tracks Setup 1. Language 2. Auto Start 3. Read Error Skip 4. CD Writing Mode 5. Max Audio, VCD & CDG Speed 6. Buzzer 7. Startup Menu 8. Screen Saver 9.
Microboards Technology, LLC Appendix 2: List of Functions without Hard Drive 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Copy Test Compare Test + Copy Copy + Compare Select Burn Speed Select Source Erase Mix Audio Tracks Setup 1. Language 2. Auto Start 3. Read Error Skip 4. CD Writing Mode 5. Max Audio, VCD & CDG Speed 6. Buzzer 7. Startup Menu 8. Screen Saver 9. Duplication Mode 10. Counter 11. DVD+R High Compatibility Mode 12. ISRC 13. Disable Drives 14. External Connection 15. CD+G Support 11. Utilities 1.
QD-DVD Series Appendix 3: Error Messages Master Discs should always be clean and free from scratches to reduce the number of duplication failures. If an error situation occurs during duplication, the display will show both an error code and an error message.
Microboards Technology, LLC Error Code Error Message 253 Over Blank Disc Capacity 260 No Update File 261 Wrong Update File 262 Unknown Flash Model 263 User Abort Description and Recommended Solutions Applies to Mix Audio Tracks. The total size of the selected tracks is larger than the remaining capacity of the target discs. Select alternate track of smaller size, or remove selected track. A valid firmware file was not detected on the disc during a Firmware Update attempt. 1.
