VERBATIM
CSP243/CSP247
COPYSMARTPLUS
CD Duplication Tower
User Manual
CSP247 CSP243
– V1.0 –
Copyright 2002 Verbatim Australia
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
Users who want to backup their CDs normally have go through many steps by turning on their
computer, launching the software, setting up various parameters, and tiding up their computer.
Sometimes it can take up to an hour to get only a few CD backups. A standalone
CopySmartPlus will easily resolve this inconvenience.
CopySmartPlus is a CD-to-CD standalone duplicator and does not need to connect to a
computer. It duplicates almost any format of compact disc with excellent accuracy. With its
professional mechanism design and multi-function LCD panel, CopySmartPlus is easy for any
end-user to operate. It is a perfect cost-effective CD-R duplicator for audio, data, and video
applications. The simple four button control panel is designed to provide copy modes selection
and copy operation.
1.2 Features
• Standalone IDE to IDE CD Copy controller
• 4 (CSP243) / 8 (CSP247) independent IDE channel
• Self system diagnostics when power on
• Auto format detection
• User friendly interface with message rich LCD display
• Supports high speed CD-RW writing mode
• Easy operation without software and training are required
• Firmware upgrade via CD-ROM
1.3 Specifications
Power requirement - voltage : 240V
Environment - Temperature
Operating +5
Storage -20 oC to +50 oC
Dimensions:
CSP3
Length: 436 mm
Width: 190 mm
Height: 270 mm
CSP7
Length: 456 mm
Width: 190 mm
Height: 440 mm
CD Format - CD-ROM (Mode1 & Mode2), CD-ROM/XA (Mode2 form1 & form2), CD-DA, MixedMode, Video CD, CD-I, Karaoke CD, Photo CD (Single & Multi-session), CD-Extra, HFS,
CDBridge, ISO9660, CD-R, and CD-RW
Writing mode - Auto Detect (DAO, TAO)
oC to +50 oC
Chapter 2 Installation and Operation Procedure
Unpack the duplicator.
Check the entire unit to see if there is any mal-function or damage found.
Make sure that the voltage setting is correct.
Connect power cable.
Switch on the CopySmartPlus with the front power button.
2.1 Key Functions and Operating Instructions
LCD Display Panel: Displays main functions and all messages.
Scroll up through menus or functions.
Scroll down through menus or functions.
Executes the function which you select.
Cancels the function which you select.
Power on the system. The CopySmartPlus will process a self-test for a few seconds. After the
self-test has completed , the LCD will show:
CD Duplicator or CD Duplicator
1-3 ver: 1.28B 1-7 ver: 1.28T
Initialize SDRAM.....
Detect Drives.....
1. Copy
2.2 Quick Start
• Place master disc in CD-ROM.
• Switch to Copy function by pressing arrow button.
• Place a blank CD-R or CDRW disc into each the CD writer.
• Press “ENT” button to start copying once all writers detect the CD discs (front panel lights
stop flashing).
• When Copy is completed on all CD writers, the passed CD disc will be ejected
(Default setting: discs passed will be ejected. This can be changed according to your
need).
• For continuous duplication, place additional blank discs into the CD writers and repeat
the above procedures.
• Failed disc(s) will remain in the respective CD writer(s)
(Default setting: Failed disc NOT ejected. This can changed according to your need).
Pressing the “ENT” button will eject those failed CD discs from CD writers or press each
eject button on the CD writer to eject disc manually.
Chapter 3 Function
3.1 Copy
When running the coping process, the data will really burn into the blank CD-R/RW discs. Before
starting the coping process, please make sure the master CD is put in the CD-ROM drive before
coping.
1. Copy
Place blank CD-R/CD-RW discs into the CD
writers. When all writers detect the CDs, press
“ENT” button, duplicator will start copying.
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1.Copy
OK: 03 When copying is completed, those discs passed will
be ejected automatically and failed ones will
remain in CD writers.
Put new CDs in the writers for additional copies.
NOTE: The CopySmartPlus is capable of CD-RW writing. Data stored in the CD-RW discs will be
quickly erased automatically before copying new data, no special setting or procedure is required
to erase the old data.
3.2 Test
This will simulate the CD-R/RW disc writing process. When testing is completed, the CD-R/RW
discs will remain blank.
2.Test
Press “ENT” button to start the disc copy simulation or
Erasing disc
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2.Test
OK: 03
Termination during Test will not affect the CD-R disc and they will remain blank. But please note
that CD-RW discs containing data will be destroyed and cannot be retrieved again. Some CD
writers may not support sudden termination during operation. The duplicator may hang up and
you can only reset those writers by re-starting the power.
press “ESC” to exit.
For CD-RW discs that contain data, emulate
will do quick erase of all old data before
emulation. Thus, never do emulate on CD-RW
discs that contain important data.
When the process is finished, the LCD will
show the message of the “Test” result.
3.3 Test & Copy
3.Test & Copy
Press “ENT” button to do the disc testing then
really write the data on the disc or press “ESC”
to exit.
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Before starting the copying process, the writers will
simulate the data writing process.
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will start writing data onto the CD-R/
RW disc. The CD-R/RW discs will contain data.
3.Test & Copy
OK: 03 When the process is finished, the LCD will
show the result of the “Test & Copy”.
3.4 Verify
This will verify if the target discs if can be read correctly in the CD-ROM drive after copying of the
discs. Discs in the CD writer and CD-ROM drive can be verified together simultaneously.
4.Verify
Press “ENT” button to start the disc verify or press “ESC”
to exit.
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650.0MB 74:00 LCD will show the progress of the “Verify” process.
4.Verify
OK: 03
When the process is finished, the LCD will show the
“Verify” result.
3.5 Compare
The data on master and target discs will be compared to each other. This will confirm an accurate
copy has been made.
5.Compare
Press “ENT” button to run the disc compare or
press “ESC” to exit.
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