Acronova NBCH07 User Manual
USER’S MANUAL
User’s Manual
Master unit, Nimbie Chorus, Standalone
Expandable A utomated Disc Duplic a ting Sys tem
(Model: NBCH07 Series)
Serial Number: ______________________________
(The serial number is labeled on the rear panel of the de vice.)
User’s Manual, Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 Version 9E1
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PREFACE
Important Safety N ot ices
For your safety, basic precautions should always be foll owed to red uce risk of
damage, electric shock, fire, and personal in jury. This includes, but not limit
to, the following:
• Read this manual carefully and follow all warnings and instructio ns.
• Operate the unit with only th e p roper electrical specifications as l abeled
on the device. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding plugs and 3-pole grounding receptacles that accept your
device's plug. Make sure the device is connected to a known ground.
• Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, rain, moisture, water, flammable
material, gas, dust, dirt, smoke, pollution or abrupt humidity changes.
• Place this device on a steady level surface in an air-conditioned
environment with sufficient ventilation. Do not move this device while the
power is on. Handle with care.
• This device generates heat during the duplication process. Out-of-
specification or unstable power supply may cause overheating, low
productivity, increased failure rate, and damage to the device.
• Use a reliable power source with correct voltage and ample current
supply. Give this device a dedicated power outlet. Do not share the
outlet with other devices.
• Please make it a habit to always unplug the power cord before
troubleshooting or performing maintenance. Always turn the power
switch to the Off position when connecting the power cord.
• Do not attempt to disassemble this device or touch any of the moving
parts. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Un authorized
disassembly or repair will void all warranty.
DISCLAIMER:
This product, software, and/or documentation are designed to assist you in
reproducing only the material in which you own the copyright or for which you
have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner. You assume full
responsibility for the legal and responsible use of the equipment, software and
information.
Unless you own the cop yright or hold permission to copy from the copyright
owner, you may be violating copyright law and may be subject to payment of
damages and other remedies. If you are uncertain about your rights, you
should contact your legal counsel.
If you ar e neither in possession o f the copyright nor have authorization from
the owner of the copyright, unauthorized cop ying onto recordable media may
violate copyright law and be subject to severe penalties and other remedies.
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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
Technolog y Inc. All other products, bran ds, and trademarks are the property
of their respective owners.
FCC Compliance:
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.
This equipment generates, us es, and can radiate radio frequenc y ener gy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa tion. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interfe rence by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to a n outlet on a circuit different from that t o which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
Use of shielded cables is required to comply with the Class B limits of Part 15
of the F CC Rules. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to op erate and/or
obtain warranty service for this equipment.
Limited Warranty (North America):
The information contained in this document is subject to change without
notice. Acronova Technology Inc. makes no warranty of a n y kind with respect
to this information.
Acronova Technology Inc. guarantees this device for a period of one year from
the date of delivery, free from defects in material and workmanship. In case of
malfunction or fault, Acronova Technology Inc. will, at its option, repair or
replace the product.
Yo u must return the defective product, protected in t he original packaging,
with a valid RMA number, to an authorized dealer or reseller within the
warranty period accompanied with the proof of purchase.
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This warranty only covers parts made by Acronova Technolog y Inc. For parts
made by other manufacturers, such as hard disks, and disc recorders, the
original manufacturer’s warranty applies.
This warranty will not cover abuse, misuse, alteration, modification, tampering,
negligence, faulty installation, accidents, lack of reasonable care,
unauthorized repairs or service, or if instal led to any device not pro vided with
the product, or if the serial number label provided with this product has been
broken or removed.
This warranty d oes n ot cover damages th at occur i n shipment, due to acts of
God. All repairs and replacement s ervices shall onl y be handle d by Acronova
Technology Inc, and by authorized service centers. Parts used for
replacement are covered only for the remainder of the warranty period.
Acronova Technology Inc. disclaims all i mplied warranties on this product,
including without limitation warranties of merchantability, performance, and
fitness for a particular purpose.
In no event will Acronova Technol ogy Inc. be l iable for direct, indirect, special,
incidental, tort, economic, contingent or consequential damages resulting from
any def ect in this product or its documentation, including, with out, limitation,
damages or costs relating to the loss o f data, profits, business or goodwill,
even if Acronova Technology Inc., its authoriz ed dealers or resellers have
advertised the possibilities of such damages. In no case shall Acronova
Technology Inc.’s liability exce ed the amount paid by the user of this product
out of which such claim arose.
Any written or oral inform ation or advice given by the dealer, rese ller, agent,
sales representative, or employee of Acronova Tech nology Inc. will in no way
increase the scope of this warranty nor should yo u rel y on such oral or written
communication.
Technical Support:
For technical support and assistance, please contact your local dealer.
For additional information regarding optical disc duplication, printing, and
management please visit our website. We value your comments and
suggestions and thank you for your purchase.
Acronova Technology , Inc.
http://www.acronova.com
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SPECIFICATIONS
Auto-Loader Separated loading and unloading mechanism,
patent-pending
Disc Capacity (Per client): 30 discs; 100 discs or more using ext ension 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, 4x for Blu-ray
Host PC: Standalone operation, no PC connec ti on required
System Display: LCD display (Master unit), LED displays (Client unit)
Operation T emperature: ℉℉℃℃42 to 86 (6 to 30 )
Humidity: 5% to 85%, no condensation
Certification: CE and FCC; power adaptor is UL approved.
Dimensions: NBCH07 (Master): 7.8" x 8.5" x 15.4"
NB15/NB15-BR (Clients): 7.8" x 8.5" x 15.4"
Weight:
(net)
Power: 100 to 240VAC; 50 or 60 Hz
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents
Preface.......................................................................................................3
Specifications............................................................................................6
Unpacking and Overview.........................................................................9
Unpacking.................................................................................................9
The Front Panel........................................................................................9
The LED Indicators.................................................................................10
The Rear View........................................................................................10
Get Started and Installation...................................................................12
Finding a Place for the Nimbie Chorus System......................................12
Nimbie Chorus System In stallation.........................................................12
Turning Power On and the In itialization..................................................13
Turning the Sy s tem Off...........................................................................13
Hot-Plugging Client Units........................................................................14
When Client Unit Runs Out of Discs.......................................................14
Menus of the Nimbie Chorus System....................................................15
Main Menu Overview..............................................................................15
TOOLS Menu Overview..........................................................................16
SETUP Menu Overview..........................................................................17
Main Menu Operations............................................................................19
HDD COPY Feature................................................................................19
HDD COPY + VERIFY Feature...............................................................20
HDD COPY + COMPARE Feature..........................................................20
MULTI-COPY Feature.............................................................................21
MULT ICOPY + VERIFY Feature.............................................................21
MULTICOPY + COMPARE Feature........................................................22
LOAD IMAGE Feature............................................................................23
TOOLS Feature
IMAGE INFO Feature..............................................................................24
BACKUP IMAGES Feature.....................................................................25
RENAME IMAGE Feature.......................................................................25
DELETE IMAGE Feature........................................................................26
DISC EMULATE Feature........................................................................27
DISC VERIFY Feature............................................................................27
DISC COMPARE Feature.......................................................................28
ERASE RW DISC Feature......................................................................29
CHECK UNIT ERROR Feature...............................................................29
BURN-IN TEST Feature..........................................................................30
SETUP Feature........................................................................................31
SLEEP MODE Feature...........................................................................31
IGNORE ERROR Feature.......................................................................31
READ SPEED Feature............................................................................32
ERROR COUNT Feature........................................................................32
DRIVE INFO Feature..............................................................................32
HDD INFO Feature.................................................................................33
FORMAT HDD Feature...........................................................................33
MASTER INFO Feature..........................................................................34
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CLIENT INFO Feature............................................................................34
UPDATE M.BOARD Feature...................................................................34
UPDATE MODULE Feature....................................................................35
RESET TO DEFAULT Feature................................................................35
Appendix..................................................................................................36
Choosing Reliable Blank Discs...............................................................36
Disc Separation.......................................................................................36
Writing Speed..........................................................................................36
Client Error Message..............................................................................37
Frequently Asked Questions..................................................................38
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UNPACKING AND OVERVIEW
Congratulations on purchasing the Nimbie Chorus NBCH07 (Master unit). The
Nimbie Chorus is a state-of-the-art expa ndable system, with built-in har d disk
and intelligent c ontroller. Nimbie Chorus can be co nnected up to seve n Client
units (sold separately) for optical disc duplication use.
The Nimbie Chorus is a standalone system with LCD display, LED i ndicators
and control buttons on the front panel. It does not require a PC for operation.
This user’s manual describes the operation and maintenance of Nimbie
Chorus Master unit. Carefully read this manual before using the system.
Unpacking
Before opening the package, carefully inspect for any damages. If there is
any sign of damage, contact the shipping company and your local dealer
immediately.
The original packaging will protect the product duri ng trans portation. Save the
packing materials in case you may need to ship the product.
Note:
Returning goods without the origi nal packaging will void the
warranty.
The items listed below should be included in the package. If any part is
missing or damaged, contact your local dealer immediately.
• One Nimbie Chorus NBCH07
• One power cord
• One operation manual
The Front Panel
As illustrated below, there are control keys, LCD display and LED indicators
on the front panel of Nimbie Chorus NBCH07:
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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.
DOWN ( ) Press to display next availabl e options.
EXIT Press for going back to the previous menu option. If press
and hold for more than two seconds, the system will abort
after finishing the current processing disc.
Ready Indicator
(Master Status)
Reflect the status of the Master unit. See the next section
for more information.
The LED Indicators
To the lower right of control cottons, th e Ready indicator reflects the status of
the Master unit as listed. See the table below:
Ready Indicator Meanings
Steady Green The Master unit is powered on and it is ready to work.
Blinking The Master unit is in sleep mode, consuming the minimum
power for energy saving.
Off The Master unit is turned off.
Above the LCD displ ay, each of the LINK indicators reflects th e status of a
corresponding Client unit. See the table below:
LINK Indicator Meanings
Steady Green The corresponding Client unit is successfully recognized.
Blinking The Client unit is out-of-disc.
Flashing
The Client unit has encountered an error.
Rapidly
Off The Client unit is not connected or the connection has
failed.
The Rear View
As illustrated below, on the rear panel of Master unit there are power socket,
power switch, ventilation holes, as well as, connectors for the connection of
Client units.
Warning:
Make sure the Voltage of the power source matches the setting
of the Voltage switch on the rear panel of the Master unit.
Incorrect voltage supply may instantly damage the unit.
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Voltage Switch
(115/230V)
Properly set the voltage to the power source.
**Incorrect voltage supply may instantly damage the unit.
Power Switch 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.
Power Socket Use the power cord that comes with the Master unit to
connect it to a reliable power outlet.
**Incorrect voltage supply may instantly damage the unit.
Nimbie Cable
Connectors
Use the Nimbie Cable that comes with the Client unit to
connect it to the Master unit.
USB Port Reserved for service and maintenance purpose only.
Warning:
Do not block ventilation holes; otherwise, the unit may overheat
and damage.
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GET STARTED AND INSTALLATION
The Nimbie Ch orus is an e xpandable disc duplicati on system which consists
one Master unit and up to seven Client units. You may start with one Master
and one Client, and plug-in additiona l 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 ava il able NimbieCable
connectors on the Master unit. To help with identification, it is
recommended to label each Client unit with the corresponding
number as it is connected to the Master unit.
Finding a Place for the Nimbie Chorus System
The NBCH07 Master unit and its Client units should be placed on a fairly
leveled surface, firm enough to support all the units.
The Client unit should be placed close t o th e Master unit at a distance
reachable of NimbieCable. For identification pu rpose, it is recommended to
arrange the Client units in a sequence in which they are connected to the
Master unit.
Note:
Do not expose the system to direct sunlight or high humidity, as it
may cause the system to malfunction.
Nimbie Chorus System Installation
Follow the steps below to complete the Nimbie Chorus System installation:
1) Make sure the power switch on the Master unit is turned off.
2) Make sure the voltage setting on the rear pa nel of the Master unit is
properly set.
Warning:
An incorrect voltage power supply may damage the unit, the
system, or may result in poor quality discs.
3) Place the Master unit and Client units side by side on a leveled surface.
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