MicroBoards Technology QD-DVD 123, QD-DVD 127, QD-DVD 125, QD-DVD MultiDrive User Manual
QD-DVD MultiDrive
Series
User’s Manual
www.microboards.com
Version 1.2
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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
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
Auto Close Tray................................................................................................................................ 16
Quick Compare ................................................................................................................................ 16
Audio Burn Speed ...............................................................................................................
Advanced Setup Menu.......................................................................................................................17
Accessing the Advanced Setup Menu ............................................................................................. 17
UnderRun Protect............................................................................................................................. 18
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
CD Text ............................................................................................................................................ 18
Disc Counter..................................................................................................................................... 18
Update Drive F/W............................................................................................................................. 18
Specifications – QD-DVD MultiDrive Series.....................................................................................19
Technical Support ..............................................................................................................................19
Appendix 1 List of Functions............................................................................................................ 20
Appendix 2 LCD Messages................................................................................................................21
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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.
Applications suited for the QD-DVD MultiDrive 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 MultiDrive 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 Microboards Technology Technical Support.
IMPORTANT: Please keep all the packing for your QD-DVD MultiDrive 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 MultiDrive 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
enabled in the Advanced Setup Menu (See pages 17-18).
Basic Instructions
Buttons and LCD
There are four buttons and an LCD on the front
panel of the QD-DVD MultiDrive 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
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.
The USB Connection is located on the back of the QD-DVD MultiDrive.
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 speed during duplication.
Copying – DVD 71%
1269.5 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.
Controller Interface
DVD Reader Drive
DVD Recorder Drives
Power LED
Power Switch
Shows the percentage
completed for this action.
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Main Menu
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1 .0 Copy
▼
2.0 Tes
▼
3 .0 Test & Copy
▼
4 . 0 Verify
▼
5 . 0 Compare
▼
6 .0 Prescan
▼
7 . 0 Disc Info
▼
8.0 Edit Track
ENT
ENT
ENT
ENT
ENT
ENT
ENT
ENT
ESC
Source Disc
nalyzing….
Source Disc
nalyzing….
Source Disc
nalyzing….
Preparing…...
Preparing…..
Source Disc
nalyzing….
Source Disc
nalyzing….
8 - 01. Track Extraction
CD to CD Edit
ESC
ESC
ESC
ESC
ESC
ESC
Load Next
ENT
Blank Disc
Load Next
ENT
Blank Disc
Load Next
ENT
Blank Disc
Session 01
Track 01 - 01.
Track 01
CDXA 37.1 MB
Copying – 52x 17%
150
.4 MB 01:15
Testing – 52x 17%
150
.4 MB 01:15
Copying – 52x 17%
150
.4 MB 01:15
Copied disc is no
being read .
Copied disc is no
being compared with
the master disc.
Scaning 24 x 15%
.4 MB 01:15
620
▼▼ ▼▼
Total 01 Sessions
Total 01 Tracks.
Select Track:
1
/10 05: 14
ENT or
▼
Select Track:
+10/10 05:14
1.0 Copy
O
: 07
2.0 Tes
: 07
3.0 Copy
O
: 07
4.0 Verify
OK: 07
Compare OK: 7
Fail: 0 Diff: 0
PreScan OK!
Total: 04:15
Total: 37.0 MB
ENT = Select that track number
= Skip that track numbe
▼
▼
Select Track:
End 3 Trk 13:36
ENT
NO
▼
End Edit disc
nd burn? YES
▼
ESC
8 - 02. Track Extraction
Play Audio Track
ENT ENT
Select Track:
1
/16 02: 45
▼
ESC
8 - 03 . Edit Track
Close Session
See the
3 seconds
Setup Menu
(
page 14 )
See the Adv
Setup Menu
(
page 17 )
9. Set up
10. USB Mode USB L.H Mode Back to S.A Mode?
Press and Hold the ESC
button fo
11.
dv Setup
▼▲
Close all Disc’s
Sessions? YES
NO
NO
YES
YESENT
YES
Copying – 52x Edit
3/10 ? 2/3
Playing Track – 1
00:15
02:45
Closing Session
Please wait…...
Reboots QD-DVD
Burn Complete!
OK: 01
Close Complete
OK: 7 Fail: 0
ESC
ESC
ESC
Continue edi
Next Disc? NO
NO
Close all disc’s
Session? YES
ENT
Closing Sesion
Please wait…..
Close Complete
OK: 7 Fail: 0
YES
Insert Next Maste
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