QD-MultiDrive Series User’s Manual www.microboards.com Version 1.
Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 5 Unpacking your system ............................................................................................................. 5 Installation.................................................................................................................................. 5 Basic Instructions.....................................................
Introduction The QD-MultiDrive Series includes the QD-123, QD-125, and QD-127. Each is a high speed, low cost CD Recordable duplication system from Microboards Technology, LLC. The QD-MultiDrive is perfect for any user requiring easy copying of audio, video, or Data CDs. Superior technology allows the QD-MultiDrive to ship without a hard drive. LED indicators provide the user with status of the duplication process, minimizing the number of faulty discs.
Hardware Description Controller Interface Reader Drive Recorder Drives QD-123 Power Switch Power LED The QD-MultiDrive system consists of a CD reader, 3, 5, or 7 CD recorders (based on model) and Controller module. The master discs always go into the TOP CD Reader drive. The blank CD media will always go into the CD Recorder drives below the Reader. The power switch and power LED are also located on the front of the QD-MultiDrive duplicator.
Main Menu ENT Source Disc Analyzing…. 1.0 Copy Copying – 52x 17% 150.4MB 01:15 1.0 Copy OK: 07 Load Next Blank Disc ENT Load Next Blank Disc ENT Load Next Blank Disc ENT ESC ▼ 2.0 Test ENT Source Disc Analyzing…. Testing– 52x 17% 150.4MB 01:15 2.0 Test OK: 07 ESC ▼ ENT Source Disc Analyzing…. 3.0 Test & Copy Copying – 52x 17% 150.4MB 01:15 3.0 Copy OK: 07 ESC ▼ 4.0 Verify ENT Copied disc is now being read. Preparing…... 4.0 Verify OK: 07 ESC ▼ ENT 5.
Functions There are 9 different functions for the QD-MultiDrive duplicator: Copy, Test, Test & Copy, Verify, Compare, Prescan, Disc Info, Edit Track and Setup. For the Setup options, please refer to page 12. These instructions refer to using 7 recorder drives (available only in the QD-127), but the QDMultiDrive will operate using any number of the available recorder drives.
When this operation completes, the unit will start the Copy process: Copying – 52x 150.4MB 18% 01:15 3.0 Copy OK: 07 When the job is completed, the recorded discs will be ejected from the recorder drives. The display will read: Verify The Verify function will check to see if the recorded disc can be read. This is different from the Compare function. The Verify function will not compare itself with the master disc. It is only checking to see if the disc that was recorded can be read back.
Place the master disc into the TOP reader drive. Press the ENT button. The source is analyzed. The following screen appears: Source Disc (Analyzing) The following 4 screens display a variety of information about the master disc. The screens are reached by pressing the ▼▲ buttons. Total 01 Sessions Total 01 Tracks Total: 04:15 Total: 37.0MB Session 01 Track 01 - 01 Track 01 CDXA 37.
8. Press the ESC button to take you to this screen: If you wish to continue to add more audio tracks to the disc in the recorder drive, press the ▼ button to change the NO to YES. Then press Enter. Continue Edit Next disc? NO The TOP reader drive will open and ask you to put in the next master disc. Place the new disc into the drive and close the tray. Go to step 3 and repeat the process. Once you have completed copying the audio tracks to the Recorder drives, you will need to close the discs. 9.
Setup ENT 9.Setup ENT 9-01. Setup Language Language English ▲ ▼ Idioma Spanish ▼ ENT 9-02. Setup CD Burn Speed ESC CD Burn Speed Maximum ▼ ENT 9-03. Setup Read Speed Read Speed Maximum ▲ ▼ ▲ ▼ Dil TURKCE CD Burn Speed Available speeds: 48x, 40x, 32x, 24x, 20x, 16x, 10x, 4x ▲ ▼ Read Speed Available speeds: 48x, 48x, 40x, 16x, 8x DVD Read Speed limited to 16x and 8x. ▼ 9-04. Setup Auto Start Drive ESC ENT Auto Start Drive OFF ▲ ▼ ENT Start Up Menu 1.
Setup Menu The Setup menu includes many setting the user can select to customize the use of the QDMultiDrive duplicator. Here is a description of the options in the setup menu. Language The QD-MultiDrive duplicator has two language options, English and Spanish. English is the default setting. CD Burn Speed The default record speed for the QD-MultiDrive is Maximum (52x). The other record speed options are: 48x, 40x, 32x, 24x, 16x, 12x, 10x, 8x and 4x. NOTE: 12x is currently the minimum burn speed.
Display Time The display time function is used to display the total record time, after the recording is completed. The default setting is Off. Button Sound The Button Sound function is used to turn on or off the beep sound a button makes when pressed. The default setting is On. Device Info The Device Info function displays a variety of information about the CD reader and writer, including model number and firmware revision. Please review the Setup Menu on page 12 for more details.
Adv Setup 11. Advanced Setup ENT 11-01 Adv Setup Under Run Protect ENT Under Run Protect ON ▼ Options are ON or Off ▼ ESC 11-02 Adv Setup Overburn ENT Overburn Off ▲ ▼ Options are ON or Off ▼ ESC 11-03 Adv Setup ENT Read Error Skip Read Error Skip OFF ▼ ESC 11-04 Adv Setup Burn-In ENT Burn-In Erase & Copy ▲ ▼ ▲ ▼ Options are ON or Off Burn-In Test ▼ ESC 11-05 Adv Setup Update Firmware ENT Update F/W A.321 To B.123? YES 11-06 Adv Setup Compare Firmware Firmware is updated.
Advanced Setup Menu To get to the Advanced Setup Menu, press and hold the ESC button for three seconds. The Advanced Setup menu includes options for the more advanced user. Normally these functions are not used in the daily operation of the QD-MultiDrive duplicator. If you have any questions about using these functions, please contact the Microboards technical support department. UnderRun Protect The UnderRun Protect feature allows the recorder to use Burn Proof during recording.
CD+G The CD+G feature, when set to ON in the Advanced Setup Menu, will allow you to copy a CD+G Karaoke master disc. The default setting is OFF. Important Note: The CD+G value must be set to OFF to use the Track Extraction feature. To enable CD+G duplication, perform the following steps: 1. Press and HOLD the ESC button for 3 seconds to enter the Advanced Setup Menu 2. Press the UP or DOWN arrows until the display reads 10-9: Adv Setup CD+G 3. Press ENT to adjust the CD+G setting 4.
Specifications – QD-MultiDrive Series Model Recorders Dimensions, inches (H x W x D) Weight, lbs QD-123 QD-125 QD-127 3 5 7 10.5 x 8 x 17 17 x 8 x 18 17 x 8 x 18 21 lbs 33 lbs 37 lbs • • • • • • • Product Interface ATAPI/ IDE Read Speed 52X Write Speed 52X System Display LED Write Method Auto Detect (DAO, TAO ) Operation Mode COPY, TEST, SCAN, SAFE Data Buffer 1 MB • • • • Firmware Upgrade Via CD-ROM AC Input: 115/230 VAC; 8/5 AMPS MAX; 50-60Hz Maximum Operating Temperature: 25 Degrees C.
Appendix 1 List of Functions 1 Copy 2 Test 3 Test & Copy 4 Verify 5 Compare 6 Prescan 7 Disc Info 8 Edit Track 8-1 CD to CD Edit 8-2 Play Audio Track 8-3 Close Session 9 Setup 9-1 Language (Default is English) 9-2 CD Burn Speed (Default is Maximum) 9-3 CD Read Speed (Default is Maximum) 9-4 Auto Start Drive (Default is Off) 9-5 Startup Menu (Default is Copy) 9-6 Auto Verify (Default is Off) 9-7 Auto Compare (Default is Off) 9-8 Auto Prescan (Default is Off) 9-9 Eject Disc (Default is Eject Good Only) 9-10 B
Appendix 2 LCD Messages Normal Conditions: Initialize SDRAM......................................................................Initialize the memory of the system. Detect Drives....................................................Detect what drives are connected with the system. User Abort!....................................................................................Cancel the job during operation. Analyzing..............................................................................................
