QD-DVD 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-DVD MultiDrive Series includes the QD-DVD 123, QD-DVD 125, and QD-DVD 127. Each is a high speed, low cost DVD Recordable duplication system from Microboards Technology, LLC. The QD-DVD MultiDrive is perfect for any user requiring easy copying of audio, video, or Data CDs. Superior technology allows the QD-DVD MultiDrive to ship without a hard drive. LED indicators provide the user with status of the duplication process, minimizing the number of faulty discs.
Hardware Description Controller Interface DVD Reader Drive DVD Recorder Drives Power LED Power Switch QD-DVD 123 The QD-DVD MultiDrive system consists of a DVD reader, 3, 5, or 7 DVD Recorders (based on model), USB Connection, and Controller module. The master discs always go into the DVD reader drive (top). The blank media will always go into the DVD Recorder drives. The power switch and power LED are also located on the front of the QD-DVD 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-DVD MultiDrive duplicator: Copy, Test, Test & Copy, Verify, Compare, Prescan, Disc Info, Edit Track and Setup. For the Setup options, please refer to pages 14-16. These instructions refer to using 7 DVD recorder drives (available only in the QD-DVD 127), but the QD-DVD MultiDrive will operate using any number of the available recorder drives. Copy The Copy function is used to copy your master disc to the blank media.
Test & Copy The Test and Copy function will perform both operations, one after the other. If the Test portion passes without errors, the system will automatically start the Copy process. To run the Test and Copy function, press the ▼▲ buttons until the display reads: 3. Test & Copy Place your master disc into the DVD reader drive. Place your blank media into the DVD recorder drives. Press the ENT button on the controller interface. The duplicator will now simulate writing to the blank discs.
Compare The Compare function is used to compare the master disc with the copied discs. The Compare function will only work with Data masters. If your master disc has audio or video (VCD) on it, the Compare function will not work. To use the Compare function, press the ▼▲ buttons until the display reads: 5. Compare Place your master disc into the DVD reader drive. Place your copied discs into the DVD recorder drives. Press the ENT button on the controller interface.
Disc Info The Disc Info function displays information on the type of master disc placed in the DVD reader drive. To use the Disc Info function, press the ▼▲ buttons until the display reads: 7. Disc Info Place the master disc into the DVD reader drive. Press the ENT button. The source is analyzed. The following screen appears: Source Disc (Analyzing) The following 4 screens display a variety of information about the master disc. The screens are reached by pressing the ▼▲ buttons.
5. Once all of your tracks are selected for that master, press the ▼ button until the display reads: Select Track: End 1Track 04:53 This screen shows the total number of tracks selected from the master disc and the total time of those tracks. 6. Press the ENT button. The following screen appears: End Edit Disc And burn? YES Note: Pressing the ▼ button and selecting NO takes you back to Editing tracks. 7. Press the ENT button to begin recording the selected tracks to the blank discs.
Close Session The Close Session function is used only if you did not close an audio CD, as described in the Edit Track / CD to CD Edit section. You can use this function to manually close the discs. To use the Close Session function, press the ▼▲ buttons until the display reads: 8. Edit Track Press the ENT button. The following screen appears: 8-01. Edit Track CD to CD Edit Press the ▼ button until the display reads: 8-03.
Setup ENT 9.Setup ENT 9-01. Setup Language Language English ▲ ▼ Idioma Spanish ▼ 9-02. Setup CD Burn Speed ESC CD Burn Speed Maximum ▲ ▼ CD Burn Speed Available speeds: 48x, 40x, 32x, 24x, 20x, 16x, 10x, 4x ENT DVD Burn Speed Maximum ▲ ▼ DVD Burn Speed Available speeds: 16x, 12x, 8x, 6x, 4x, 2x, 1x ENT Read Speed ▲ ▼ ▼ 9-04. Setup Read Speed Dil TURKCE ENT ▼ 9-03.
Language The QD-DVD MultiDrive duplicator has two language options, English and Spanish. English is the default setting. CD Burn Speed The default CD record speed for the QD-DVD MultiDrive is Maximum (48x). The other available record speed options are: 40x, 32x, 24x, 20x, 16x, 10x, and, 4x. Note that some burn speeds are not supported by CD-R media, and will burn at the next lowest supported speed. DVD Burn Speed The default DVD record speed for the QD-DVD MultiDrive is Maximum (16x).
Burn Mode There are 3 options for the Burn Mode setting: 1. DAO (Disc At Once) 2. TAO – Not Close (Track At Once, not closed) 3. TAO (Track At Once, closed) The default setting is DAO. It is recommended that this setting be used. Display Time The display time function is used to display the total record time, after the recording is completed. The default setting is Off. Button Sound The Button Sound function is used to turn on or off the beep sound a button makes when pressed. The default setting is On.
Advanced Setup Menu 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 To Be Used by Service Personnel ONLY ▼ ESC 11-05 Adv Setup Update Firmware ENT Update F/W A.321 To B.
UnderRun Protect The UnderRun Protect feature allows the recorder to use Burn Proof during recording. This setting defaults to ON and should remain on. This feature protects against making “coasters” or bad discs. Again, this setting should always remain ON. Overburn The default setting for this feature is OFF. This feature is not supported by the QD-DVD MultiDrive duplicator. Overburn can be used with certain CD recorders, allowing more data to be burned to the disc.
Specifications – QD-DVD MultiDrive Series Model Recorders Dimensions, inches (H x W x D) Weight, lbs QD-123 QD-125 QD-127 3 5 7 10.
Appendix 1 List of Functions 1 Copy 2 Test 3 Test & Copy 4 Verify 5 Compare 6 Prescan 7 Disc Info 8 Edit Track (for CD only) 8-1 CD to CD Edit 8-2 Play Audio Track 8-3 Close Session 9 Setup 9-1 Language (Default is English) 9-2 CD Burn Speed (Default is Maximum) 9-3 DVD Burn Speed (Default is Maximum) 9-4 Master Read Speed (Default is Maximum) 9-5 Auto Start Drive (Default is Off) 9-6 Startup Menu (Default is Copy) 9-7 Auto Verify (Default is Off) 9-8 Auto Compare (Default is Off) 9-9 Auto Prescan (Default
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..............................................................................................
