Teac DVDPublisher-2 User Manual

CD\DVD Disc Publisher System

Model DVDPublisher/2

User Manual

Revision 1.0

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This product is warranted by TEAC America, Inc. against defects in materials and workmanship. LENGTH OF
WARRANTY –This warranty will be effective for both labor and parts, and this warranty will be effective for one (1)
year from the date of original purchase.
WHO MAY ENFORCE THE WARRANTY - This warranty is valid only in the United States, and enforceable only by the
original purchaser. This warranty is not valid outside the United States. WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY

1. Damage to or deterioration of the external cabinet.

2. Damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, or neglect.

3. Damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your user’s manual.

4. Damage occurring during shipment of the product (claims must be presented to the carrier).

5. Damage resulting from repair or attempted repair by anyone other than TEAC Service Department.

6. Damage resulting from modification or attempted modification of product not authorized by TEAC.

7. Damage resulting from causes other than product defects, including lack of technical skill, competence, or
experience of the user.

8. Damage to any unit that has been altered or on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or
removed.

9. Damage or malfunction resulting from installation and cabling.

10. For wireless configurations, TEAC cannot be responsible for interference or operation in locations that restrict
range.

11. Damage to or from interconnected network equipment.

12. Data integrity or loss of data.

HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE –Please contact the TEAC service department for a Return Authorization
number before shipping unit(s) to TEAC. Information required for R/A request should include your name and/or company
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and/or marked as instructed herein. You must pay any shipping charges if it is necessary to ship the product for service.
However, if the necessary repairs are covered by the warranty, we will pay the return shipping charges to any
destination within the United States. Whenever warranty service is required, you must present a copy of the original dated
sales receipt as proof of warranty coverage. Please contact us at the addresses listed at the end of this warranty
statement.

WHAT TEAC WILL PAY FOR –We will pay all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty.
Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty. LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
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TEAC’S OPTION. TEAC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE

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EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS, AND MAY VARY FROM SOME
OF THE RIGHTS PROVIDED BY LAW. THESE RIGHTS MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

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Piracy Statement

The TEAC CD\DVD Publisher and Printer Systems are designed to help you easily reproduce
material for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission from the copyright owner to
make copies. Unless you own the copyright or have permission from the copyright owner to make
copies, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of fines, damages and / or
other remedies. TEAC accepts no responsibility for the use or misuse of this equipment for illegal
purposes. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUICK START ............................................................................................................................................ 1

BOX CONTENTS.......................................................................................................................................... 1

OPERATINGENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................................ 3

POWER ON.................................................................................................................................................. 3

PRINTER SETUP........................................................................................................................................... 3

QUICK START COPYING (110 MAX. DISC CAPACITY)................................................................................... 5

QUICK START COMPARING ......................................................................................................................... 6

OPERATION................................................................................................................................................ 7

TURNING ON............................................................................................................................................... 7

KEYBOARD................................................................................................................................................. 8

< YES Key............................................................................................................................................. 8

> NO Key .............................................................................................................................................. 8

/\ Key..................................................................................................................................................... 8

\/ Key..................................................................................................................................................... 8

Enter Key .............................................................................................................................................. 8

Stop Key................................................................................................................................................ 8

LCD DISPLAY............................................................................................................................................. 8

MENU STRUCTURE ..................................................................................................................................... 9

Start Copying ........................................................................................................................................ 9

Start Comparing.................................................................................................................................... 9

Batch Mode........................................................................................................................................... 9

Image Functions.................................................................................................................................... 9

Utilities.................................................................................................................................................. 9

Setup Menu.......................................................................................................................................... 12

PASSWORD MENU..................................................................................................................................... 17

ENTERING TEXT........................................................................................................................................ 17

Disc Image Name................................................................................................................................ 18

Key String............................................................................................................................................ 18

Numbers.............................................................................................................................................. 18

COPYINGDISCS ........................................................................................................................................ 18

COMPARINGDISCS.................................................................................................................................... 20

BATCH MODE ........................................................................................................................................... 20

APPENDIX A - ERROR MESSAGES...................................................................................................... 21

APPENDIX B - SETUP.............................................................................................................................. 23

DEFAULTSETUP ....................................................................................................................................... 23

Duplication Options Setup.................................................................................................................. 23

Read/Write Speed................................................................................................................................ 23

SUPPORTED FORMATS .............................................................................................................................. 24

MENU STRUCTURE ................................................................................................................................... 25

APPENDIX C –CD CREATION HINTS & TIPS .................................................................................. 28

CDS FOR DISTRIBUTION............................................................................................................................ 28

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Quick Start

Thank you for purchasing the TEAC CD\DVD Disc Publisher system (Disc Publisher).

Your new Disc Publisher is designed to allow fast, easy and reliable duplication and thermal
printing of CD\DVD discs.

The following sections will get you started copying or comparing discs quickly. Useful
features are ignored here; so after getting started using these instructions we recommend you
browse the Operation section to become familiar with all the powerful features of your Disc
Publisher. Possible errors are also bypassed. If you encounter problems see the Error
Messages section of this manual.

Box Contents

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The removal of this product should be undertaken by at least two people because of its size
and weight. Please ensure safe manual handling procedures are followed.

Carefully remove your Disc Publisher from its shipping carton and verify that all parts are
present. If there are missing or damaged parts contact TEAC or an authorized distributor
immediately to correct any miss-packed or missing parts.

You should find the following items:

 Disc Publisher (Printer Not included as standard)
 Power Cord & Serial cable
 This user manual and TrueNet Software

Fig. 1

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NOTE:

Adjustment Knob

Pin for

Inkjet

Printer

If your Disc Publisher is damaged during shipment, please contact the freight carrier first,
then contact your distributor or TEAC.

You should save your shipping materials so that if the need arises you can return your Disc
Publisher for service. This packaging was designed specifically for shipping your Autoloader.
Other packaging may not be as suitable.

Other Requierments

Your Disc Publisher system may require addition Part(s) depending on the printer
configuration.

Fig. 2 Fig. 3

P-55 Mount Plate

Base Platform

P-55 operation will require for you to install the Mounting Plate. First remove the Inkjet Pins
from the Base Platform and save them. No screws are required to install the mounting plate due
to the two latching points on the Base Platform. Final setup will look like the picture below.

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

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Operating Environment

Your Disc Publisher system should be used in a climate controlled environment free of dirt,
dust, excess humidity, excessive heat or electro-magnetic interference. Your Disc Publisher
system should be placed on a sturdy level surface –away from sources of vibration.

Allow at least four (4) inches of clearance around the sides and back of the unit for
ventilation.

Power On

Before powering the system on, please ensure that if you intend to print then the printer is
correctly installed. The printer should be powered on before the main system. After the power
is turned on the Disc Publisher goes through a series of self-tests. If the Main Menu prompt
does not appear within a minute or so see the Error Messages section of this manual.

Printer Setup

The TCP can optionally print to the discs –either before, or after duplication.
Ensure that the printer-mounting platform is secured to the top of the right hand side drive

cube. Position the printer as per the instructions supplied with the mounting platform. Connect
the printer to the system via the serial and parallel leads, and ensure that the printer is powered
on at the same time, or before the main system. This will allow the system to correctly
initialise the printer.

To configure the printer, go to the Setup Menu, then to the Printer Settings menu within the
Setup Menu. Select the printer type by using the right arrow key, then press ENTER to save.
Press the STOP key to get back to the main menu. It is important that the correct printer type
is selected, otherwise the Disc Publisher will not printer correctly.

Once the parameters (above) are set, the final step to configuring the system for printing is to
ensure that the printer is in position and the system is able to load discs.
To do this:

 First place a disc into the input stack.
 Go to the Utilities Menu | Loader Utilities | Loader Utilities | Load –the Robotic

should pick the disc up.

 Enter the Utilities Menu | Loader Utilities | Loader Utilities | Extended Diags section
 Select Set Printer from the list
 Open printer tray
 Looking from above, use the left and right arrow keys to position the disc centered

according to Fig. 6

 If you are not able to position according to Fig 6, you may need to use the Base plate

Adjustment knob. (see Fig 3)

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 Once position is correct, press the ENTER key to save changes (to cancel without

saving changes, press the STOP key).

 Close the printer tray, and remove the disc from the pick arm.

Fig. 6

The system will now be ready for use.

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Quick Start Copying (220 Max. disc capacity)

This quick start section assumes the Duplication Options (Setup Menu | Duplication Options) are
set as for use with either P-55 Thermal Printer of FlashJet Inkjet Printer (described earlier). If
they are not or if these instructions do not work then go to the Operation chapter of this
manual for detailed operating instructions.

Place your blank disc into the input hopper. The hopper close to you on the left side will be
your number 1 input hopper. The autoloader is design to pick up form this hopper first.

Use the up /\ or down \/ arrow keys to select the Start Copying menu line. Press the ENTER
key to select that menu function. If there is already an image on the hard drive the following
prompt will be displayed:

Read New Master?

Press the YES key, and the system will prompt you for an Image name.
Pressing the NO will display all the Images you have previously loaded onto the internal hard
drive.

Enter Image Name
[ ]

To use the default name just press the ENTER key at this point (see the Entering Text section
of the Operation chapter for instructions on entering an image name). Next the system will ask
for the number of copies to record:

Enter Quantity

[ ]

Press the up arrow key /\ to set the quantity to [0001]. Then press the ENTER key to accept the
quantity. Next the system will ask if you want to Merge the Print Image.

Merge Print File?

YES / NO ?

Selecting YES the system will ask you for a print image (PRN file format) that you may have
on a disc. This operation would be easier if you use the TrueNet Software to load the print
images onto the internal hard drive.
Selecting NO if you have a print image already on the internal hard drive. Uses the up /\ or
down \/ arrow keys to select the print image you want.

The top drive tray will open and the following prompt will be displayed:

Insert Master Disc...
Press any key.

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Put the Master Disc in the Input Hopper on top of the Blank disc and press the ENTER key.
The Autoloader will pick the Master Disc, and place it in the drive tray, the tray will close and
the Master Disc will be analysed and then read. When the Master read is complete, the tray
will open and Autoloader will remove the disc from the tray, and place it into the Accept pile.
The arm will then return to the Input stack, and take one blank disc and placed it onto one of
the two recorders. It will also load a second blank disc onto the other recorder.

The recorder trays will close and the recording the start. There is a timer (percentage bar
indicator) at the top right corner of the display that counts down, showing the approximate
time left before the end of the recording.

Quick Start Comparing

Using the Compare function is essentially the same as copying. The only difference is that you
use the Start Comparing menu selection, and you will be using written discs, rather than blank
ones.

NOTE:

Because of the way Audio and Video CDs are recorded, CDs containing Audio or Video
tracks cannot be verified. This is not a limitation of the Disc Publisher equipment, but a

limitation of the CD error correction system.

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Operation

This chapter provides detailed operating instructions for your Disc Publisher. Your Disc
Publisher has many options and features designed to make it more productive and easier
to use. Please read through this chapter carefully so that you can take full advantage of all
the features of your system.

Turning On

When the Disc Publisher is turned on it goes through a series of self-tests and displays
several messages.

Following are two messages displayed during a normal power-up:

First:

TCA-Series

Firmware vX.YZ

Then several status messages will be displayed. And Finally:

>Start Copying

Start Comparing
Batch Mode
Start Print Only

If this series of messages are displayed then your Autoloader is ready for use. If this
series of messages are not displayed or different messages are displayed see the Error
Messages section of this manual.

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Keyboard

Following is the function of each key on the keyboard:

< YES Key

Left arrow or YES –If being prompted to enter a number or character this key moves
the cursor 1 character to the left. If prompted with a question this key answers YES.

> NO Key

Right arrow or NO –If being prompted to enter a number or character this key moves
the cursor 1 character to the right. If prompted with a question this key answers NO.

/\ Key

/\ (Up arrow) –If being prompted to enter a number or character this key increments
the character at the cursor to the next higher character or number. If a menu is being
displayed this key moves the cursor to the next menu selection up.

\/ Key

\/ (Down arrow) –If being prompted to enter a number or character this key
decrements the character at the cursor to the next lower character or number. If a menu
is being displayed this key moves the cursor to the next menu selection down.

Enter Key

If being prompted to enter a number or name this key accepts the currently displayed
selection. If a menu is being displayed the ENTER key moves 1 level deeper into the
menu structure. If the next item is executable it starts that process.

Stop Key

This key stops or aborts whatever is going on. When recording discs the system is
busy and this key may not respond immediately, so press and hold it down until
prompted to do something else.

While a menu is being displayed the STOP key backs up 1 level higher in the menu
structure.

LCD Display

The LCD display is used either to display menus or to show status. For instance while
copying it shows what it is doing, the number it has to do, how many it has done and
the current mode (such as Burn or Simulate).

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Menu Structure

Use the up /\ and down \/ arrow keys to position the cursor (a > character on the left most
column of the display) to the desired menu item. Then use the ENTER key to select it.

Following is a description of each menu selection.

Start Copying

Use this menu option to start copying discs by reading the master to the hard disk and
then copy from the hard disk image. See the Copying section of this chapter for further
instructions

Start Comparing

Use this menu option to start verifying copies. See the Verifying section of this chapter
for further instructions.

Batch Mode

Use this menu option to start Batch copying of discs. In batch mode, you interleave
blank discs with masters, so that you can automatically create copies from several
master discs –unattended.

Start Print Only

Use this menu option to start a printing job only. During this operation you will not
use the CD/DVD recorders.

Image Functions

This menu option is used to maintain both print & image files kept on the internal hard
drive.

Disc Images

This menu option is used to maintain all the CD or DVD disc images that you have
loaded onto the internal hard drive.

Print Images

This menu option is used to maintain all the Print images that you have loaded onto
the internal hard drive.

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Network Mode

The Network Mode allow you to connect to PC using the TrueNet software. Giving
you additional options you have use (See TrueNet Manual for details).

Utilities Menu

The utilities menu provides several useful functions required to maintain and set up
your Disc Publisher system.

Hard Disk Utilities

These utilities are used to set up and maintain the hard drive in your system. The
hard drive provides a temporary storage buffer for the discs you will be copying or
verifying.

Show HD Free Space

Display the currently available hard drive space. If disc images have been erased
more space may be created by defragmenting the hard drive using Image

Functions | Defragment HD function.

Show HD Info

Display the installed hard disk information. This includes manufacturer, model,
drive firmware revision, and total space in megabytes (MB).

Defrag HD

Recover all hard drive space associated with erased disc images. Depending on
the hard drive size and the number and size of erased disc images this function
can take several minutes to complete.

Format Hard Disk

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This function re-initialises the hard drive directory structure. It should be run
anytime a new hard drive is installed in a system. This function can also be used
to quickly erase all images in the hard drive.

NOTE:

This function does not actually remove Images from the hard drive and is not a
secure erase of the image data. It simply marks all the hard drive as unused and
available for new images. The data remain on the disk until overwritten by
another image file.

Firmware Utilities

Firmware Utilities allows the firmware used by the TCP system controller,
Autoloader controller and the drives to be updated (depending on the drive model).

Load System F/W

The system software that is used by the TCP to copy discs may be updated from
time to time, to add new features or support for new drives. The following
functions are used to update the firmware in the machine.

Load Loader F/W

Very occasionally, there may be an updated version of loader firmware available
for download. This is the menu entry that will allow you to load this onto your
autoloader. For the reliability of your system, only install TEAC released
firmware onto your system.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE:

It is VERY IMPORTANT that you do not turn off the power while this function
is running. Turning off the power before the Duplicator has completed the

drive upgrade may leave your Disc Publisher in a state where it no longer
functions correctly. If you are in any doubt about this, please contact TEAC, or

an authorized TEAC distributor before using this feature.

Note: Some CD Copy protection schemes rely on ‘bad blocks’, and so scanning a
copy protected CD will often reveal uncorrectable C2 errors.

Audio Compilation

This feature allows the creation of audio compilation CDs from existing masters.
You can compile tracks from different master CDs into an image on the hard disk,
that you can then create copies from.

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Loader Utilities

Loader utilities provide a means by which the loader mechanism can be tested or
diagnosed. These utilities are meant for TEAC approved service personnel and
advanced users only. If in doubt, do not use these utilities.

System Information

These functions are used to display information about the various components
installed in the CD Autoloader.

PCA Info

Display the installed firmware level, amount of RAM and the number of writers
found in the system, and the number of writers licensed in this system.

Writer Info

Display Recorder manufacturer, model number and firmware revision. While it
is possible to use different writer types, and different firmware revisions, TEAC
recommends using the same writer type and the latest approved writer firmware.

Hard Drive Info

Display the manufacturer, model number and capacity of the installed hard drive.

Autoloader Info

Display Autoloader information.

Upgrade License

Enabled options can be changed via these functions. To get a new key to enable
new options contact TEAC or an authorized TEAC distributor.

Show Current Key

Display current installed options Key String. This Key String is pre-install to all
systems before shipping to customer.

Enter New Key

Enter a new installed options Key String. Entering this Key String can change
your installed options. Contact TEAC or an authorized TEAC distributor to get a
new key string. See the Entering Text section of this chapter for instructions on
entering text.

Setup Menu

These menus are used to select various options available on the Disc Publisher.

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Duplication Options

These functions set up options used during the duplication process. Use the up
arrow /\ key to scroll up or press the down arrow key \/ to scroll down. Press the
YES or NO key to select the desired values.

When the displayed selections are correct press the ENTER key to save or press the
STOP key to exit and leave the options unchanged.

Burn Discs

If set to NO the system is in simulate mode and will not actually write a disc. It
goes through all the motions and is a good test to see if the Disc Publisher is in
operating condition.

NOTE:

If this is set to NO the following warning message will be displayed: WARNING

Copier is in SIMULATE mode, Press YES to continue or any other key to cancel and

the BURN/SIM field of the LCD will show SIM (for Simulate Burn) while
copying discs.

Compare Master

If set to YES the Master Disc will be read a second time and the new read
compared with the first. If the data are not the same a BAD MASTER error will
be displayed.

NOTE:

This feature is disabled for any Audio or Video tracks on the CD. This is not a
limitation of the TCP series, but a limitation of the CD format low-level error
correction systems.

Compare Copy

If set to YES every disc recorded will be reread and compared to the data written
immediately following the recording (the disc will be Verified). If the data are
not the same or there is a read error the disc will be considered bad and rejected.

NOTE:

This feature is disabled for any Audio or Video tracks on the CD. This is not a
limitation of the TCP series, but a limitation of the CD format low-level error
correction systems.

Network Active

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Available only on TrueNET enabled systems, setting this to YES will cause the
system to enter network mode immediately on power on. Set to NO, the system
will run in stand-alone mode.

Multi Image HD

If set to YES discs read will be named and stored on the hard drive for future
use. Many CD images can be kept on the hard drive.

If set to NO a master read will still be saved to the hard drive but it will have no
name and will be overwritten by the next master read.

NOTE:

If Multi Image HD is enabled and Images are stored on the hard drive and then
the Autoloader is operated with Multi Image HD set to NO all the previous
images may be lost.

Ask Quantity

If set to YES, the user will be prompted for a quantity at the start of a copy /
compare job. If set to NO, the machine will copy until told to stop by pressing
and holding the STOP key.

Copy Index Marks

Default setting for this should be Yes

Async Copying

When set to YES, the system will run the drives asynchronously. Setting this to
NO will increase the time taken for duplication, since all drives must be loaded
or unloaded before duplication can continue (synchronous operation).

Async Jobs

Default Setting for this should be No

Check Blank Size

If set to YES, the copier will check that blank disc has enough free space on it
before starting to write. If set to NO, the copier will attempt to write the image to
the disc, even if the blank is not large enough. This may mean that copies are
rejected, because the blank disc did not have sufficient room. This feature allows
discs to be over burned.

Warn Need 80min

If this option is set to YES, a warning message will appear each time you start a
copy job, with a master image greater than 74 minutes. This prompt is to remind
the operator that the image will not fit on a 74 minute CD-R disc.

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Max Consec.bad

Default Setting for this should be OFF.

Master Drive

This option allows the user to select which drive (recorder or CD-ROM drive if
installed) will be used to read the master. Use the left and right arrow keys to
select the desired drive.

Stop Reject Full

This should be sent to YES. The rejected disc count is kept, and once it reaches a
trigger level, duplication will halt - waiting user intervention to clear the reject
pile. This prevents the fouling of the lower drives by the reject pile, and it is
recommended that this be always set to YES. The count is made on a ‘per Job’
basis, and so it is expected that the reject area be cleared before the start of any
duplication job.

Sticky Media

If set to yes the loader will be more persistent when picking discs. Picking
behaviour will include a shake during an input above the input stack. Certain

types of media have been found to ‘stick’ together, and although the loader

mechanism has been designed to pick, and physically touch one disc at a time,
the attraction between discs can cause two to be picked at once. It is highly

recommended that you avoid using any media that exhibit ‘sticky’ properties.

This setting will help when you have to.

Mini Disc Mode

This option will be for future options for Mini Disc printing. Check back with
us for availability of this option kit.

Last Char Name

This option determines the behaviour exhibited on entering image names on the
duplicator. If this is set to YES the cursor carries forward the previous character
entered. This allows for faster entering of names –through fewer button presses.
If a space is required, or the next letter you need is closer to the start of the
alphabet than the previous character entered, then moving the cursor back one
space, and then forward two spaces. The cursor only carries forward the previous
character if it was changed, and so by first shuffling backwards, you have a
blank. It does take some getting used to –but with use, it does provide an
improved way of quickly naming images.

When set to NO the system behaves in the way described in the ‘Entering Text’

section further through this manual.

Drive 1 & Drive 2

This option is for enabling or disabling one or both recorders in the system.

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Speed Setup

These settings select the drive speeds to use for each type of drive I/O. To select
higher speeds press the up arrow key /\. To select lower speeds press the down
arrow key \/. Only those speeds supported by the installed drive will be displayed.

When the displayed speeds are the desired speeds press the ENTER key to save or
press the STOP key to leave the speeds unchanged at their original values.

NOTE:

Slowing the read speed down can sometimes help reading scratched or otherwise
damaged CD-Rs.

Read CD Data

Select the speed used when the Master drive reads data tracks.

Read CD Audio

Select the speed used when the Master drive reads audio tracks.

Read DVD

Select the speed used when the Master drive reads audio tracks.

Write CD

Select the speed used when the writing CD (recording / burning).

Write DVD

Select the speed used when the writing DVD (recording / burning).

NOTE:

Make sure the CD-R media being used is rated for the speed being used. For
instance if writing at 24X, ensure the media is rated for 24X write

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Password Menu

The TCP series copiers allow access to be restricted by passwords. A different
password can also be set for general use (Operator Password), and for system setup
(Setup Password). The passwords operate independently of each other, so it is
possible, for instance, to have a password required for setup, but no password
required for Operator use. It is also possible to have a single Operator Password to
give access to the whole machine, without additional password requirements for the
Setup Menu. Passwords are optional. Many users never need to use passwords.

Each password must be setup separately. By default, no password is active, and the
machine can be used without passwords. To enable a password, choose either.

Operator Password or Setup Password from the Setup Menu then select Enable
Password.

The system will request a default password. This is a password that is fixed within
every machine –and cannot be changed. The default password is: YES ENTER
YES ENTER YES ENTER. The reason for a default password is to prevent
passwords being enabled accidentally.

Now enter any six-key sequence. The same key sequence will need to be repeated
to confirm the new password. From now on this password will need to be entered
when prompted. Remember, a different password can be set for Operator and
Setup, so be sure to use the correct password.

Each password can be changed or disabled via additional menu items that are
displayed once Passwords have been enabled.

Entering Text

Since there are no letters on the keyboard text must be entered with the arrow keys.
When text needs to be entered all available character positions are displayed between
square brackets as follows:

[_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _]

If the initial text is not defined all blanks will be displayed. Otherwise the starting text
will be displayed. Press the left < or right > arrow to move the cursor the desired
character location. Then press the up /\ or down \/ arrow to increment or decrement the
displayed character.

Following are the differences for each type of text asked for in various places in the
program.

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Disc Image Name

Image names can be up to 14 characters long. Available characters are A-Z, 0-9 and
space (blank).

Key String

Key Strings are 14 characters long. Available characters are 0-9 and A-F.

Numbers

Numbers are 4 digits long. Available digits are 0-9.

Disc Image names can be entered using the ‘Last Char Name’. Please also see ‘Last
Char Name’ under Duplication Options above.

Copying Discs

There are two basic methods of copying Discs. The first is to read a master & start
copying immediately. The second is to start copying using a master image already
stored on the internal hard disk (usually created by a previous Copy job, or by using
the Image Functions | Load New Master function).

To start copying from a new master, use the up /\ or down \/ arrow keys to put the >
cursor (on the Left of the LCD display) next to the Start Copying menu line. Press the

ENTER key to select that menu function. If there is already an image on the hard drive

the following prompt will be displayed:

Read New Master?

If there are no master images currently on the hard disk, this message will not appear.
Press the YES key. The next prompt will be for an Image name.

Enter Image Name
[ ]

Use the /\, \/, > & < keys to enter a name for the image (see Entering Text). To use the

default name (“NONAME”) just press the ENTER key. Next the system will ask for

the number of Discs to copy:

Enter Quantity

[0000]

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Place the desired number of blank discs into the input stack of the loader. Then, using
the /\, \/, < & > keys enter the required quantity to copy (see Entering Numbers). When
the display shows the required count, press the ENTER key. The top drive tray will
open and the following prompt will be displayed:

Insert Master Disc
Press ENTER key.

Put the Master disc on top of the blank discs in the input stack and press the ENTER
key. The loader will pick the Master disc and load it into the drive to be read. When
the Master disc is read the tray will open and the disc will be placed into the Accept
output.

The loader will pick a blank disc from the input stack, and place it into the drive. The
next drive will open, and a second blank will be loaded. Once all drives have blank
media, copying will begin.

On completing the copy, each drive in turn with a good disc will eject the tray and wait
to be automatically unloaded, and then loaded with another blank. Copying will
automatically start again once all drives are closed, and have blank media.

Bad discs will be rejected, and placed on the loader to the front of the drives.

To Copy from an image that is already on the hard disk, select the menu item Start

Copying as above, but in response to the message

Read New Master?

Press the NO key. A list of the images stored on the hard disk will be displayed on the
LCD. Use the /\ & \/ keys to place the > cursor next to the required image and press
ENTER. Enter the quantity required, as above. The drives will be loaded with blank
media in the same way as above.

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Comparing Discs

Comparing Discs allows a copy to be compared against a master image, to make sure
there are no detectable differences. This feature is not available for Audio or Video
tracks, because Audio/Video tracks do not have ECC (error correction codes) to
guarantee data integrity. Only data tracks have this.

Follow the Copying Discs section above, but instead of inserting blank media, insert
the copied discs.

Batch Mode

Batch mode is a method of copying more than one master CD without starting each
job individually.

This works by the system recognising new master discs the time they are loaded in to
the recorders from input hopper.

Each master disc should be placed on the input stack together with the blanks in such a
manner that the master would be loaded first, followed by the blanks.

Each master and the required number of blanks should be placed in the input hopper
until all masters and blanks are on, or the input hopper is full.

Ensure that the first master is the first disc to be loaded.

A batch job will terminate if the input hopper is empty and all discs have been
recorded or if the first master being read has errors. A read error on a master midway
through will result in the following blank discs being rejected until a new master is
detected by the system.

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Appendix A - Error Messages

Following is a list of error messages that may be displayed.

No HARD DISK !!

This would appear during the power up sequence if no hard disk could be found.
Check that the power cable is correctly installed on the hard disk, and that the data
cable is correctly connected between the hard disk and the copy electronics. If in
doubt, contact your TEAC authorised dealer.

!! ERROR !! No Writers Found

This suggests that either no writers are installed, or that they are incorrectly installed.
Check power to each recorder, and check that the SCSI cable is correctly connected to
each drive, and to the copy electronics.

For SCSI systems, ensure that every writer on a given bus has a unique SCSI ID. If
two SCSI devices have the same ID, they will not work.
For IDE systems, ensure that only one drive be connected to each cable.

!! ERROR !! - No disc in drive

The system cannot detect a Master disc in the drive. If there is a master in the drive,
the disc may require cleaning.

!! ERROR !! - Disc in drive appears to be blank

The system tried to read a Master, which appears to be blank. Check the Master disc
and try again. Again, the disc may require cleaning.

User Data Corrupt

The user set-up (including Duplication Options) has become corrupt. The system will
automatically reset the options to the factory settings.

Job Cancelled

The user pressed the stop key.

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!! WARNING !! Copier is in SIMULATE mode

The duplication options are set to simulate, and will NOT write to the media. This
means that the system will go through all the motions of writing discs, but will not
actually burn them. See the menu item Setup Menu | Duplication Options | Burn CD in the
Operation section for more info.

Bad Master

The system tried to read a master disc, but found an error. Try reading at a slower
speed, try cleaning the master or replace the master with a new one.

Disc Format Not Supported

The system does not currently support this kind of disc format. Contact an authorised
TEAC dealer for possible firmware upgrades.

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Appendix B - Setup

Default Setup

Following is the default or as shipped from the factory configuration.

Duplication Options Setup

This menu is located at Setup Menu | Duplication Options. The factory defaults are:

Speed Setup

This menu is located at Setup Menu | Speed Setup.

The above speeds may change depending on the DVD Recorder being used.

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Supported Formats

Following are supported formats as of this writing. Contact your authorized
distributor or TEAC for an updated list.

CD-ROM Mode 1, Form 1 (ISO 9660, UFS, HFS etc)
CD-XA Mode 2, Form 1 & 2
CD-DA (Audio –with ISRC, UPC and Sub Indexes)
CD-I (Green Book –CD-Interactive)
CD-I Ready
Mixed Mode (Mode 1)
Mixed Mode (Mode 2)
Playstation (Developer)
CD-Extra (Blue Book –a.k.a. Enhanced CD, CD Plus)
Kodak Photo CD
Video CD (White Book)
DOS / Windows / MAC / Unix / Linux etc
Single / Multisession
Track At Once
Session At Once
Disc At Once

Many other formats are supported, but are not listed here. These additional formats

can be also be copied by the Disc Publisher, because they are “logical” formats that

adhere to one of the above “physical” formats. If in doubt, please contact your

authorised TEAC distributor.

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Menu Structure

Following is the Disc Publisher menu structure.

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TrueCopy

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Appendix C –CD Creation hints & tips

CDs for Distribution

Many users ask how they should make CDs suitable for mass distribution. There are
many software packages available for CD mastering. TEAC does not recommend any
specific package over another. However there are some basic recommendations. These
are:

For creating CD data discs for distribution, use ISO 9660 Mode 1 unless your application
specifically requires CD-XA Mode 2. Error correction is higher in Mode 1, and legacy
systems are more likely to be able to read this format.

If you intend to duplicate the disc, do not use UDF or Packet writing software (e.g. Direct
CD, PacketCD, Spira). These types of disc contain bad blocks because of the way that the
UDF system writes them. Masters containing bad blocks (intentional or not) are rejected
as unreadable. Certain copy-protection systems utilise bad blocks, and since this
equipment is not designed to defeat such systems (see illegal copying / piracy section at
the front of this manual) they are rejected.

Technical Support

For technical support, please contact the TEAC America Support Center

TEAC America, Inc. (USA)
Technical Support
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm PST
http://www.teac.com/DSPD/techsupport-America.htm
E-mail: [e-mail]

To contact the TEAC Service Center:

Tel: [phone] or 1-323-727-7616
Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]
TEAC America, Inc. 7733 Telegraph Road Montebello, California 90640

TEAC CD\DVD Publishing System

Model DVDPublisher/2

Revision 1.0

Copyright © 2005 TEAC America, Inc.

All rights reserved.

www.teac.com/DSPD