MicroBoards Technology QD-52, QD-2 User Manual

User’s Manual

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QD-52

Version 4.4

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Table of Contents

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Unpacking your system ................................................................................................................... 5

Installation........................................................................................................................................ 5

Basic Instructions............................................................................................................................. 6

Buttons and LCD ......................................................................................................................... 6

Hardware Description.................................................................................................................. 6

Main Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 8

Functions ......................................................................................................................................... 9

Copy ............................................................................................................................................ 9

Test.............................................................................................................................................. 9

Test & Copy................................................................................................................................. 9

Verify ......................................................................................................................................... 10

Compare.................................................................................................................................... 10

Prescan ..................................................................................................................................... 10

Disc Info .................................................................................................................................... 11

Edit Track .................................................................................................................................. 11

CD to CD Edit ....................................................................................................................... 11

Play Audio Track................................................................................................................... 12

Close Session ....................................................................................................................... 13

Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 14

Language .................................................................................................................................. 15

CD Burn Speed ......................................................................................................................... 15

Read Speed .............................................................................................................................. 15

Auto Start Drive ......................................................................................................................... 15

Startup Menu............................................................................................................................. 15

Auto Verify................................................................................................................................. 15

Auto Compare ........................................................................................................................... 15

Auto Prescan............................................................................................................................. 15

Eject Disc .................................................................................................................................. 16

Burn Mode................................................................................................................................. 16

Display Time.............................................................................................................................. 16

Button Sound............................................................................................................................. 16

Device Info ................................................................................................................................ 16

System Info ............................................................................................................................... 16

Quick Erase............................................................................................................................... 16

Full Erase .................................................................................................................................. 16

Adv Setup ...................................................................................................................................... 17

UnderRun Protect...................................................................................................................... 18

Overburn ................................................................................................................................... 18

Read Error Skip......................................................................................................................... 18

Burn-in....................................................................................................................................... 18

Update Firmware....................................................................................................................... 18

Compare Firmware...............................................................................................................

H/W Diagnostic.......................................................................................................................... 18

Load Default .............................................................................................................................. 18

CD+G ........................................................................................................................................ 18

ISRC & MCN ............................................................................................................................. 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-52 is a high speed, low cost one to one CD Recordable duplication system from
Microboards Technology, LLC.

The QD-52 is perfect for any user requiring easy copying of audio, video, or Data CDs. Superior
technology allows the QD-52 to ship without a hard drive. LED indicators provide the user with
status of the duplication process, minimizing the number of faulty discs. Current high speed CD
Recordable technology is supported at 52X, which is the highest in the industry. Applications
suited for the QD-2 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-52x 1 to 1 duplicator

• Power cable

• Manual

• CD-R disc

If any of these items are missing, please contact Microboards Technology Technical.

IMPORTANT: Please keep all the packing for your QD-52 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-52 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.

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Basic Instructions

Buttons and LCD

There are four buttons and an LCD on the front panel of the QD-52 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.

Hardware Description

Power LED

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Controller Interface

Reader Drive

Recorder Drive

Power Switch

The QD-52 system consists of a CD reader, CD Writer and Controller module.

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The master discs always go into the TOP CD Reader drive.

The blank CD media will always go into the BOTTOM CD Recorder drive.

The power switch and power LED are also located on the front of the QD-52 duplicator.

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,
such as Copying or Testing, and shows
the record s

eed.

Shows the percentage
completed for this action.

Copying – 52x 17%

150.4 MB 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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