MicroBoards Technology DVD Recorder QD DVD User Manual

QD-DVD  
User’s Manual  
Version 4.2  
 
Table of Contents  
Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 5  
Unpacking your system................................................................................................................ 5  
Installation...................................................................................................................................... 5  
Basic Instructions ......................................................................................................................... 5  
Buttons and LCD......................................................................................................................... 5  
Hardware Description.................................................................................................................. 6  
Main Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 7  
Functions........................................................................................................................................ 8  
Copy............................................................................................................................................ 8  
Test.............................................................................................................................................. 8  
Test & Copy................................................................................................................................. 9  
Verify ........................................................................................................................................... 9  
Compare.................................................................................................................................... 10  
Prescan ..................................................................................................................................... 10  
Disc Info .................................................................................................................................... 11  
Edit Track .................................................................................................................................. 11  
CD to CD Edit ................................................................................................................... 11  
Play Audio Track .............................................................................................................. 12  
Close Session................................................................................................................... 13  
USB Mode.................................................................................................................................. 13  
Setup............................................................................................................................................. 14  
Language .................................................................................................................................. 15  
CD Burn Speed ......................................................................................................................... 15  
DVD Burn Speed....................................................................................................................... 15  
Read Speed .............................................................................................................................. 15  
Auto Start Drive......................................................................................................................... 15  
Startup Menu............................................................................................................................. 15  
Auto Verify................................................................................................................................. 15  
Auto Compare ........................................................................................................................... 15  
Auto Prescan............................................................................................................................. 15  
Eject Disc .................................................................................................................................. 15  
Burn Mode................................................................................................................................. 16  
Display Time.............................................................................................................................. 16  
Button Sound............................................................................................................................. 16  
Device Info ................................................................................................................................ 16  
System Info ............................................................................................................................... 16  
Quick Erase............................................................................................................................... 16  
Full Erase .................................................................................................................................. 16  
Advanced Setup Menu................................................................................................................ 17  
Accessing the Advanced Setup Menu ...................................................................................... 17  
UnderRun Protect...................................................................................................................... 17  
Overburn ................................................................................................................................... 18  
Read Error Skip......................................................................................................................... 18  
Burn-in....................................................................................................................................... 18  
Update Firmware....................................................................................................................... 18  
Compare Firmware.................................................................................................................... 18  
H/W Diagnostic.......................................................................................................................... 18  
Load Default.............................................................................................................................. 18  
ISRC & MCN ............................................................................................................................. 18  
Switch USB Mode ..................................................................................................................... 18  
Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 19  
Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 19  
Appendix 1 List of Functions ..................................................................................................... 20  
Appendix 2 LCD Messages......................................................................................................... 21  
Audio Editing: ............................................................................................................................ 21  
Firmware Update:...................................................................................................................... 21  
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Introduction  
The QD-DVD is a high speed, low cost one to one DVD Recordable duplication system from  
Microboards Technology, LLC.  
The QD-DVD is perfect for any user requiring easy copying of audio, video, or Data discs.  
Superior technology allows the QD-DVD to ship without a hard drive. LED indicators provide the  
user with status of the duplication process, minimizing the number of faulty discs.  
Applications suited for the QD-DVD include Pro Audio, Multimedia, Government / Education,  
Software Development, Medical Imaging, and Data Interchange.  
Unpacking your system  
When unpacking your duplicator, confirm the following items are included:  
QD-DVD 1 to 1 duplicator  
Power cable  
Manual  
DVD-R disc  
USB cable  
Zulu2 CD/DVD recording software Installation Disc  
If any of these items are missing, please contact or Microboards Technology Technical Support at  
952-556-1639.  
IMPORTANT: Please keep all the packing for your QD-DVD duplicator. If your unit ever needs to  
be sent in for service, it must be returned in the original packing or the warranty will be voided.  
Installation  
Connect the power cable to the QD-DVD duplicator and plug in to a protected power  
outlet strip or UPS power supply.  
Note for Installation:  
1) The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible.  
2) Do not block cooling fans.  
Turn on power to the duplicator.  
The system will go through initialization and then display: 1. Copy.  
The system is now ready to use.  
For USB Mode, connect to a PC via an unoccupied USB port. This mode must be  
selected in the Advanced Setup Menu (See pages 16-17).  
Basic Instructions  
Buttons and LCD  
There are four buttons and an LCD on  
the front panel of the QD-DVD  
duplicator.  
LED display: Shows the menu items  
and any status messages that may  
come up during operation  
ENT button: The ENT button, used to start a duplication process or enter into an area in the  
menu structure.  
ESC button: The ESC button, used to stop an operation or move up the menu structure.  
button, used to scroll up in the different menus.  
button, used to scroll down in the different menus.  
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Hardware Description  
Controller Interface  
Reader Drive  
Recorder Drive  
Power Switch  
Power LED  
The QD-DVD system consists of a DVD reader, DVD Writer, USB Connection, and Controller  
module.  
The master discs always go into the TOP DVD Reader drive.  
The blank media will always go into the BOTTOM DVD Recorder drive.  
The power switch and power LED are also located on the front of the QD-DVD duplicator.  
The USB Connection is located on the back of the QD-DVD.  
The LCD display will show the different menu selections and also information pertaining to the  
recording process. Here is a typical example of what is displayed during the COPY process:  
Displays the function being performed,  
Shows the percentage  
such as Copying or Testing, and shows the  
completed for this action.  
record speed during duplication.  
Copying – DVD  
1269.5 MB  
71%  
01:15  
Displays the amount of data left to be  
recorded. This number starts at the capacity  
of the master and counts down.  
Shows the time remaining to  
complete this action. This  
number also counts down.  
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Main Menu  
ENT  
Load Next  
Blank Disc  
Source Disc  
Analyzing.  
Copying52x 17%  
150.4MB 01:15  
1.0 Copy  
OK: 01  
1.0 Copy  
ENT  
ENT  
ESC  
Load Next  
Blank Disc  
ENT  
Source Disc  
Analyzing.  
Testing52x 17%  
150.4MB 01:15  
2.0 Test  
OK: 01  
2.0 Test  
ESC  
Load Next  
Blank Disc  
ENT  
ENT  
Source Disc  
Analyzing.  
Copying52x 17%  
150.4MB 01:15  
3.0 Copy  
OK: 01  
3.0 Test& Copy  
ESC  
ENT  
Copied disc is now  
being read.  
4.0 Verify  
OK: 01  
4.0 Verify  
Preparing...  
Preparing..  
ESC  
ENT  
Copied disc is now  
being compared with  
the master dis.c  
Compare  
Fail: 0  
OK: 1  
Diff: 0  
5.0 Compare  
ESC  
ENT  
ENT  
Source Disc  
Analyzing.  
Scaning 24x 15%  
6.0 Prescan  
PreScan OK!  
620.4MB  
01:15  
ESC  
Source Disc  
Analyzing.  
Total01 Sessions  
Total01 Tracks.  
Total: 04:15  
Total: 37.0 MB  
Session01  
Track01 - 01.  
Track01  
CDXA37.1 MB  
7.0 Disc Info  
ENT  
ESC  
8-01. Track Extraction  
CD to CD Edit  
Select Track:  
8.0 Edit Track  
1/10  
05:14  
ENT= Select that track number  
ENT or  
= Skip that track number  
Select Track:  
+10/10 05:14  
Select Track:  
End 3 Trk 13:36  
ENT  
NO  
YES  
ESC  
YES  
End Edit disc  
And burn? YES  
Copying– 52x Edit  
3/10 ? 2/3  
Burn Complet!e  
OK: 01  
Continue edit  
Next Disc? NO  
Insert Next Master  
NO  
Close all disc’s  
Session?YES  
ENT  
Closing Sesion  
Please wait..  
ESC  
ESC  
ESC  
ENT  
ENT  
YES  
Close Complete  
8-02. Track Extraction  
Play Audio Track  
Select Track:  
1/16 02:45  
Playing Track– 1  
OK: 1  
Fail: 0  
00:15  
/
02:45  
ESC  
ENT  
8-03. Edit Track  
Close Session  
Close all Disc’s  
Sessions? YES  
Closing Session  
Please wait...  
Close Complete  
OK: 1 Fail: 0  
NO  
See the  
Setup Menu  
(page13)  
9. Setup  
▼▲  
YES  
10. USB Mode  
USB L.H Mode  
Back to S.A Mode?  
NO  
Reboots QD-DVD  
Press and Hold the ESC  
button for 3 seconds  
See the Adv  
Setup Menu  
(page16)  
11. Adv Setup  
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Functions  
There are 10 different functions for the QD-DVD duplicator: Copy, Test, Test & Copy, Verify,  
Compare, Prescan, Disc Info, Edit Track, Setup, and USB Mode. For the Setup options, please  
refer to pages 13-15.  
Copy  
The Copy function is used to copy your master disc to the blank media. The QD-DVD duplicator  
will be in Copy mode when it is turned on. The display will read:  
1. Copy  
Place your master disc into the TOP DVD reader drive.  
Place your blank media into the BOTTOM DVD writer drive.  
Press the ENT button on the controller interface.  
The data will now be copied to the blank disc.  
Copying – 52x  
150.4MB  
18%  
01:15  
When the job is completed, the recorded disc will be ejected from the BOTTOM drive.  
The display will read:  
1.0 Copy  
OK: 01  
NOTE: CD masters must be copied to CD media, and DVD masters must be copied to  
DVD media.  
Test  
The Test function is used to simulate copying your master disc to the blank media. To use the  
Test function, press the button on the controller until Test is displayed:  
2. Test  
In Test mode, the blank media will remain blank and can be used again.  
Place your master disc into the TOP DVD reader drive.  
Place your blank media into the BOTTOM DVD writer drive.  
Press the ENT button on the controller interface.  
The duplicator will now simulate writing to the blank disc.  
Testing – 52x  
150.4MB  
18%  
01:15  
When the job is completed, the recordable disc will be ejected from the BOTTOM drive.  
The display will read:  
2.0 Test  
OK: 01  
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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 TOP DVD reader drive.  
Place your blank media into the BOTTOM DVD writer drive.  
Press the ENT button on the controller interface.  
The duplicator will now simulate writing to the blank disc.  
Testing – 52x  
150.4MB  
18%  
01:15  
When this operation completes, the unit will start the Copy process:  
Copying – 52x  
150.4MB  
18%  
01:15  
When the job is completed, the recorded disc will be ejected from the BOTTOM drive.  
The display will read:  
3.0 Copy  
OK: 01  
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.  
To run the Verify function, press the ▼▲ buttons until the display reads:  
4. Verify  
Place the copied disc into the BOTTOM DVD recorder drive.  
Press the ENT button on the controller interface.  
The copied disc will now be read. Once completed, the display will show:  
4. Verify  
OK: 01  
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Compare  
The Compare function is used to compare the master disc with the copied disc. 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 TOP DVD reader drive.  
Place your copied disc into the BOTTOM DVD writer drive.  
Press the ENT button on the controller interface.  
The duplicator will now compare the two discs. When completed, the display will read:  
Compare  
Fail: 0  
OK: 1  
Diff: 0  
Press the button and the following screen will appear:  
Src:01  
CD-RW  
Total: 15.2MB  
Press the button again and the following screen will appear:  
Tgt: 00  
CD-RW  
Identical  
Prescan  
The Prescan function is used to verify the master disc can be read correctly.  
To use the Prescan function, press the ▼▲ buttons until the display reads:  
6. Prescan  
Place the master disc into the TOP reader drive and press ENT.  
The Prescan starts and the following screen appears:  
Scaning – 24x 15%  
620.4MB  
02:15  
Once the scanning is complete, the following screen will appear:  
PreScan OK!  
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Disc Info  
The Disc Info function displays information on the type of master disc placed in the TOP reader  
drive.  
To use the Disc Info function, press the ▼▲ buttons until the display reads:  
7. Disc Info  
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 37.0MB  
Edit Track  
The Edit Track function allows you to select multiple tracks from different master discs and place  
them on one Audio CD. The maximum number of tracks that can be written to the CD is 99. In  
the Edit Track function, there are three options: CD to CD Edit, Play Audio Track and Close  
Session.  
The Edit Track functions are not applicable to DVD media.  
CD to CD Edit  
To use the CD to CD function, press the ▼▲ buttons until the display reads:  
8. Edit Track  
1. Press the ENT button. The following screen appears:  
8-01. Edit Track  
CD to CD Edit  
2. Place the first master audio CD into the TOP reader drive. Place the blank CD into the  
BOTTOM writer drive. Press the ENT button and the following screen appears:  
Select Track:  
1/16  
04:53  
3. To select a track that you want to burn to the blank disc, press the ENT button. This will put a  
+ symbol in front of that track:  
Select Track:  
+ 1/16  
04:53  
4. Press the ▼▲ buttons to scroll through the tracks on that CD, selecting the tracks you wish  
to record.  
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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:  
Note: Pressing the button and selecting NO takes you back to  
End Edit Disc  
And burn? YES  
Editing tracks.  
7. Press the ENT button to begin recording the selected tracks to the blank disc. The following  
screen appears:  
Copying – 52x Edit  
1/16 1/1  
8. Once the tracks are copied to the blank disc, the following screen appears:  
Burn Complete!  
OK: 01  
9. Press the ESC button to take you to this screen:  
Continue Edit  
Next disc? NO  
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.  
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 BOTTOM disc, you will need to close  
the disc.  
Continue Edit  
Next disc? NO  
10. At this screen, leave the selection as NO and press ENT:  
Close all disc’s  
Sessions? Yes  
Once ENT is pressed, the following screen appears:  
Closing Session  
Please wait….  
11. Press the ENT button. The following screen appears:  
Once the disc is closed, the following screen appears:  
Close Complete  
OK: 01  
Fail: 00  
Play Audio Track  
The QD-DVD cannot use this function, as the reader drive does not include a headphone jack.  
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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 disc.  
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. Edit Track  
Close Session  
Make sure your recorded audio CD is in the BOTTOM recorder drive.  
Press the ENT button. The following screen appears:  
Close all disc’s  
Sessions? Yes  
Press the ENT button. The display will indicate that the disc is being closed.  
Once the disc is closed, the following screen appears:  
Close Complete  
OK: 01  
Fail: 00  
The disc is now complete.  
USB Mode  
The USB Mode function is used to enter and exit USB mode, using the recorder drive as an  
external burner for a PC. The other functions of the QD-DVD will not be available until you return  
the unit to Stand-Alone mode. Connect the QD-DVD to a PC with a USB 2.0 connection for  
optimal performance.  
NOTE: If this menu option is not available, please refer to pages 16-17 for instructions on  
how to access the Advanced Setup menu and enable USB Mode.  
To use the USB Mode function, press the ▼▲ buttons until the display reads:  
10. USB Mode  
USB L.H Mode  
Press the ENT button. The following screen appears:  
The QD-DVD is now ready for using as an external burner connected to a PC.  
Exiting USB Mode:  
With the display reading USB L.H MODE, press the ▼▲ buttons to  
exit USB L.H Mode. The display will change to:  
Back to SA-Mode?  
Yes  
The ▼▲ buttons allow you to change from Yes to No. YES will  
reboot the QD-DVD and return you to Stand Alone Mode, NO will allow you to remain in USB  
Mode. Press ENT to make your selection.  
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Setup  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
Language  
English  
Idioma  
Spanish  
9-01. Setup  
Language  
9.Setup  
9-02. Setup  
CD Burn Speed  
Available speeds: 40x, 32x, 24x,  
20x, 16x, 10x, 4x  
ESC  
ESC  
ESC  
CD Burn Speed  
Maximum  
CD Burn Speed  
9-03. Setup  
DVD Burn Speed  
Available speeds: 16x, 12x, 8x,  
6x, 4x, 2x, 1x  
DVD Burn Speed  
Maximum  
DVD Burn Speed  
9-04. Setup  
Read Speed  
Available speeds: 52x,  
48x, 40x, 16x, 8x  
Read Speed  
Maximum  
DVD Read Speed  
limited to 16x and 8x.  
Read Speed  
9-05. Setup  
Auto Start Drive  
Auto Start Drive  
OFF  
Options are Off,  
1 and 2  
Note: Option 2 is not used  
in the QD-DVD duplicator.  
9-06. Setup  
Options are Copy, Test, Test & Copy,  
Verify, Compare, Prescan, Disc Info,  
Edit Track, Setup, Adv Setup  
Start Up Menu  
1. Copy  
Start Up Menu  
Auto Verify  
OFF  
Options are ON  
or OFF  
9-07. Setup  
Auto Verify  
9-08. Setup  
Auto Compare  
OFF  
Options are ON  
or OFF  
Auto Compare  
9-09. Setup  
Auto Prescan  
OFF  
Options are ON  
or OFF  
Auto Prescan  
9-10. Setup  
Eject Disc  
Eject Disc  
Eject Good Only  
Eject Disc  
Eject All Discs  
Eject Disc  
Do Not Eject  
9-11. Setup  
Burn Mode  
9-10. Setup  
DAO  
9-10. Setup  
TAO –Not Close  
9-10. Setup  
TAO  
ESC  
9-12. Setup  
Display Time  
Off  
Options are ON  
or Off  
Display Time  
9-13. Setup  
Button Sound  
ON  
Options are ON  
or Off  
Button Sound  
ESC  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
YES  
YES  
9-14. Setup  
Device Info  
00 IDE1 Master  
DVD-RW Pioneer  
DVD-RW DVD-109  
1.57  
01 IDE2 Master  
DVD-E616P3  
1.06  
DVD-ROM Asus  
ENT  
ENT  
9-15. Setup  
System Info  
CD Duplicator  
1-1 ver: M.10Z  
SST: 39SF040  
2005/07/15 ACARD  
9-16. Setup  
ESC  
All data will be  
Lost, Erase? YES  
Does a quick  
erase of the disc  
Quick Erase  
NO  
9-17. Setup  
ENT  
All data will be  
Lost, Erase? YES  
Does a full erase  
of the disc  
Full Erase  
NO  
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The Setup menu includes many setting the user can select to customize the use of the QD-DVD  
duplicator. Please refer to the chart above for the location and options of these settings. A  
description of the options in the setup menu follows.  
Language  
The QD-DVD 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 is Maximum (40x). The other available  
record speed options are: 32x, 24x, 20x, 16x, 10x, and, 4x.  
DVD Burn Speed  
The default DVD record speed for the QD-DVD is Maximum (16x). The other record speed  
options are: 12x, 8x, 6x, 4x, 2x, and 1x.  
Read Speed  
The default CD read speed for the QD-DVD is Maximum (52x). The other read speed options  
are: 48x, 40x, 16x, and 8x.  
Auto Start Drive  
The Auto Start Drive is used to automatically start recording, once the master disc and blank disc  
are inserted into the drives.  
There are 3 options for this setting, Off, 1 and 2. To use this feature, change the value from OFF  
to 1. The 2 setting is not used. Once the value is set to 1, the system will automatically start  
recording once a master and blank disc are detected.  
Startup Menu  
The Startup Menu selection allows you to select the main menu item that appears when the QD-  
DVD duplicator starts up. The default setting is 1. Copy. Any of the 9 menu items can be  
selected.  
Auto Verify  
The Auto Verify function can be turned On if you wish to verify every copy you make with the QD-  
DVD duplicator. The verify function checks the copied disc, to see if it can be read. It does not  
compare the copy with the master disc. The default setting is Off.  
Auto Compare  
The Auto Compare function can be turned On if you wish to Compare every copy with the master  
disc. The Compare function only works with Data master discs. If there is audio or video on the  
master disc, the Compare function will not work. The default setting is Off.  
Auto Prescan  
The Auto Prescan function can be turned On if you with to Prescan every master disc before  
recording. The default setting is Off.  
Eject Disc  
There are 3 options for the Eject Disc setting:  
1. Eject good discs only  
2. Eject all discs  
3. Do not eject discs  
The default setting is to eject the good discs only.  
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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.  
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 13 for  
more details.  
System Info  
The System Info function displays a variety of information about the controller module, including  
model number and firmware revision. Please review the Setup Menu on page 13 for more  
details.  
Quick Erase  
The Quick Erase function is used to Erase CD-RW and DVD-RW media. This option performs  
the Quick erase of the disc.  
Full Erase  
The Full Erase function is used to Erase CD-RW DVD-RW media. This option performs the Full  
erase of the disc.  
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Advanced Setup Menu  
ENT  
ESC  
ESC  
ESC  
ESC  
ESC  
ESC  
ESC  
ESC  
ESC  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
11-01 Adv Setup  
Under Run Protect  
Under Run Protect  
ON  
Options are ON or  
Off  
11. Advanced Setup  
11-02 Adv Setup  
Overburn  
Overburn  
Off  
Options are ON or  
Off  
11-03 Adv Setup  
Read Error Skip  
Read Error Skip  
OFF  
Options are ON or  
Off  
11-04 Adv Setup  
Burn-In  
Burn-In  
Erase& Copy  
Burn-In  
Test  
To Be Used by  
Service Personnel  
ONLY  
11-05 Adv Setup  
Update Firmware  
Update F/W T.950  
To M.10Z? YES  
Firmware is  
updated.  
YES  
NO  
11-06 Adv Setup  
Compare Firmware  
Last update F/W  
OK!  
11-07 Adv Setup  
H/W Diagnostics  
Runs through  
controller diagnostics  
11-08 Adv Setup  
Load Default  
Load Default  
Config? YES  
Load Default  
OK!  
YES  
NO  
11-09  
Adv Setup  
ISRC & MCN  
Options are ON or  
Off  
ISRC & MCN  
ON  
11-10  
USB L.H Mode  
. Adv Setup  
Options are ON or  
Off  
Switch USB Mode  
Accessing the Advanced Setup Menu  
The Advanced Setup menu includes options for the more advanced user. Normally these  
functions are not used in the daily operation of the QD-DVD duplicator. If you have any questions  
about using these functions, please contact the Microboards technical support department.  
To access the Advanced Setup Menu, press and hold the ESC button for three seconds.  
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.  
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Overburn  
The default setting for this feature is OFF. Overburn can be used with certain CD recorders, to  
allow more data to be writing to the disc. This feature is not supported by the QD-DVD duplicator.  
Read Error Skip  
The Read Error Skip feature is used if you wish to ignore read errors during duplication. The  
default setting is OFF and it is highly recommended that this setting is not changed. If it is turned  
ON, there is the possibility of copying a disc that is not the same as the master.  
Burn-in  
The Burn-in function is used to test the operation of the QD-DVD duplicator and is for service  
purposes only. This function should only be used if directly by Microboards Technical Support.  
Update Firmware  
The Update Firmware feature is used to update the controller firmware.  
1. To update the firmware: Place the firmware CD into the TOP reader drive.  
2. Press the ENT button  
3. The display will show:  
Update F/W A.ABC  
To A.XYZ YES?  
4. Press the ENT button to complete the firmware update.  
5. The duplicator will reboot automatically after installing the new firmware.  
Compare Firmware  
The Compare Firmware function is used to compare the firmware installed on the controller with  
the firmware on the CD.  
H/W Diagnostic  
Hardware Diagnostics runs a number of tests on the controller. Normally this function is used by  
service personnel.  
Load Default  
The Load Default feature will set all the values back to the factory default settings.  
ISRC & MCN  
The ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) & MCN (Media Catalog Number) feature  
allows you to copy this information from a CD audio master to the blank disc. The default setting  
if OFF.  
Switch USB Mode  
The Switch USB Mode allows you to enable or disable the ability to use the QD-DVD recorder  
drive as an external burner for your PC. Selecting ON will allow access to the USB Mode menu,  
which will appear as menu item 10. Selecting OFF will hide the option in the main menu.  
The QD-DVD cannot use any function while operating in USB Mode.  
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Specifications  
Product Name Quic Disc QD-DVD  
Product Interface ATAPI/ IDE  
System Display LED  
Max Read Speeds: CD 52X, DVD 16X  
Max Write Speeds: CD 40X, DVD 16X  
Dimension 6.8 x 7.5 x 11.25 (H x W x D)  
Weight 4.8 kg (10.7 lbs)  
Write Method Auto Detect (DAO, TAO )  
Operation Mode COPY, TEST,  
PRESCAN  
Power Supply: 100-240V~; 2A MAX;  
50/60Hz  
Data Buffer 1 MB  
Firmware Upgrade Via CD-ROM  
Certification CE, FCC  
Recommended Media: Taiyo Yuden  
Supported Formats: CD-ROM Mode 1 & 2 CD-DA, CD-ROM/XA Video CD, Game CD, Mix Mode,  
Multisession, HFS CD Bridge, Photo CD, CD Extra; DVD-ROM, DVD-+R,  
DVD-+RW, DVD-+R DL, DVD-VIDEO  
CAUTION: Disconnect AC Power Cord Before Servicing. High Voltages Present with Unit Powered Off and  
Line Cord Connected.  
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 QD-DVD 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 A digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be  
required to correct the interference at his own expense.  
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 A digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Issue 4:2004. Cet appareil numerique de la classe A est  
conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canade.  
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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  
8-3 Play Audio Track  
8-4 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 is Off)  
9-10 Eject Disc (Default is Eject Good Only)  
9-11 Burn Mode (Default is DAO)  
9-12 Display Time (Default is Off)  
9-13 Button Sound (Default is On)  
9-14 Device Info  
9-15 System Info  
9-16 Quick Erase  
9-17 Full Erase  
10. Adv Setup  
10-1 UnderRun Protect (Default is On)  
10-2 Overburn (Default is Off)  
10-3 Read Error Skip (Default is Off)  
10-4 Burn-in  
10-5 Update Firmware  
10-6 Compare Firmware  
10-7 H/W Diagnostic  
10-8 Load Default  
10-9 ISRC & MCN (Default is Off)  
10-10 Switch USB Mode  
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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...................................................................................................Analyze the source disc.  
Source Drive Not Ready.............................................................Source drive is not ready to read.  
Target Drive Not Ready...............................................................Target drive is not ready to write.  
Source Disc Not Ready.......................................................... Source disc is not ready to be read.  
Target Disc Not Ready.................................................. Target disc is not ready to be written into.  
Erasing disc.................................................................The system is erasing the data on the disc.  
Fail to get Drive Info!.................................................... The drive information cannot be obtained.  
Fail to get Src Disc Info!................................ The information of source disc cannot be obtained.  
Save new config Fail!...................................... The new setting of configuration cannot be saved.  
Load Default Config?.....................................................Do you want to load the default settings?  
Preparing................................................................................... The system is preparing to record.  
Check Target Please Wait ............................................The system is checking the target device.  
Audio Disc!!! Can’t compare!................................. The system cannot compare the audio discs.  
Identical............................................................................... The comparison results are the same.  
Read disc error ..........................................................During comparison the disc cannot be read.  
Cannot read TOC..................................................... The system cannot read the contents of disc.  
TOC not match.............................................................. The comparison results are not the same.  
Target overflow.................................... The target disc hasn’t enough capacity to store new data.  
Target Disc Not Empty!!!.................................................................. The target disc still has data.  
Press a Key to Eject Good Disc………………Press any key to eject the good disc after copying.  
Press a Key to Eject Fail Disc........................Press any key to eject the failed disc after copying.  
CD-RW does not Support the Func.................................... CD-RW doesn’t support this function.  
Hold ESC to exit...................................................... Press ESC for a second to terminate the test.  
All data will be lost, erase?...............All data on the disc will be lost. Confirm the erasing of data.  
Erase Finished..................................................................... The erasing of data comes to an end.  
No Erasable Disc in CD-RW!!...........................The disc on the CD-RW device is not rewritable.  
Audio Editing:  
Lost selected Tracks?................................................. Abort the selected tracks and delete them.  
End edit disc and burn?....................................... Finish the music disc editing and start to copy.  
Continue edit next Disc?................................. Ask if you want to continue the music disc editing.  
Target Overflow Re-Select.............. The disc capacity is not enough to store the selected tracks.  
Close all disc’s session?..................................................... Confirm the closing of disc sessions.  
NO AUDIO track in this disc.................................................. The source disc has no audio track.  
Insert next disc....................................................................................... Insert the next audio disc.  
Sessions were closed already!.............................. The disc sessions have already been closed.  
Tgt overflow, del last trk?............... The disc capacity is not enough to store the selected tracks.  
Ins empty disc Continue?................... Do you want to insert a blank disc and continue copying?  
Firmware Update:  
Invalid firmware Disc.................................................... The disc doesn’t contain a valid firmware.  
Updating F/W.........................................................................The system is updating the firmware.  
Update F/W xxx to yyy?................. Do you want to update the firmware version from xxx to yyy?  
Searching F/W ......................................................... The system is searching for a valid firmware.  
Check Sum Error!...................................................................... The updated firmware has errors.  
Last update F/W OK!........................................................... The firmware is updated successfully.  
Last update F/W Fail!.................................................... The firmware is not updated successfully.  
Flash ROM fail!................................................................. Data cannot be written into Flash ROM.  
 

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