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VIPowER VP-8220 User Manual

Stand-Alone IDE CD Duplicator
Model: VP-8220
Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
1-1 Introduction ........................................................................... 1
1-1.1 SmartDup Features .................................................... 1
1-1.3 Driver Software (for PC Interface Mode) ...................... 2
1-1-4 Unpacking Your SmartDup ......................................... 3
1-1.5 CD-ROM/CD-RW Compatibility .................................. 4
1-1.6 CD-RW Data Transfer Rate Compatibility....................5
CD-RW Compatibility List............................................ 5
2-1 Installation ............................................................................ 6
2-1.1 Disassembling a CD-ROM Box................................... 6
2-1.2 Install CD-ROM/CD-RW Drive in CD-ROM Box .......... 7
3-1 Stand-alone Operation ........................................................ 11
3-1.1 Power Switch ........................................................... 11
3-1.2 Upgrade SmartDup Firmware ................................... 11
(1) Upgrade Firmware (H1/L1) .................................. 12
(2) 1X Copy (H2/L2) ................................................. 13
(3) Erase Only (H3/L3).............................................. 13
(4) Test & Copy (H4/L4)............................................ 14
(5) Test Only (H5/L5) ................................................ 15
(6) Copy Only (H6/L6)............................................... 16
(7) High Speed Auto Mode (H7/L7) ........................... 17
3-2 PC Interface Operation........................................................ 18
3-2.1 Initial Setup .............................................................. 18
APPENDIX A
A-1 Upgrading the SmartDup Firmware (H1/L1)............... 20
PROPRIETARY NOTICE
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1-1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the SmartDup stand-alone IDE CD duplicator. As an easy-to-use, external CD-RW drive, the SmartDup can operate in two modes. As a stand-alone duplicator, you can copy CD-to-CD, test and erase CD media without a computer. Or, you can connect the SmartDup duplicator to any PC or Mac desktop or notebook computer to create your own backup/copy of data, VCD, music and digital images.
Offering cross-platform interface compatibility, the following interface cables are also available for connecting the duplicator system to the same interface type on your computer:
• VP-9008 USB 1.1 PC interface cable
• VP-9208 USB 2.0 PC interface cable
• VP-9006 PCMCIA PC interface cable
• VP-9007 CardBus PC interface cable
• VP-9009 IEEE 1394 PC interface cable
The SmartDup IDE CD Duplicator requires a CD-ROM and CD-R or CD-RW drive for operation. CD burning software is also required when interfacing with a computer. These must be purchased separately.
This manual will guide you through the installation and operation of your SmartDup CD duplicator.
1-1.1 SmartDup Features
• Operates as a stand-alone or an external IDE CD-RW drive
• Auto duplication & easy operation with no push buttons
• Fastest CD duplicator – up to 24x speed
• Auto-detects CD-R or CD-RW media to perform at the maximum speed
of the media
• Firmware upgradeable through Internet or CD-ROM
• High performance and easy installation. No additional software required for
stand-alone operation
• Includes an auto-sense AC/DC power adapter (+90
• Supports buffer underrun
• Connects to your desktop/notebook’s USB, FireWire, PCMCIA, or
Card Bus interface port using optional interface cables
~
+250 VAC)
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• Formats supported: Audio CD (CD-DA), CD-ROM, CD-XA (Photo &
Video CD), CD-Digital, CD-Bridge, CD-Extra, Video CD & CD-Text
• Automatically detects/erases/rewrites/copies
• Compatible with most well known CD-RW & CD-ROM Drives
• User friendly with LED display function
• Buzzer to alert user
1-1.2 System Requirements
Stand-alone Operation
• No computer or software is required
External CD-R/CD-RW Operation (for PC Interface Mode)
• Pentium 400 MHz or greater; Mac G3 or greater, iMac
• 64 MB RAM
• Hardware support for the type of PC interface cable used:
USB 1.1, USB 2.0, FireWire/IEEE 1394, CardBus or PCMCIA
• One of the following operating systems:
For USB 1.1: Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP or Mac® OS 9.x or later For USB 2.0: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP or Mac OS 9.x or later For 1394/FireWire: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP or Mac OS 9.x or later For CardBus: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP or later For PCMCIA: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP or later
1-1.3 Driver Software (for PC Interface Mode)
• For USB 1.1: Install USB 1.1 driver under Windows 98SE only
• For USB 2.0: Install USB 2.0 driver under Windows 98SE only
• For 1394/FireWire: No driver needed under Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
or Mac OS 9.x or later
• For CardBus: Install CardBus driver under Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
• For PCMCIA: No driver needed under Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
or Mac OS 9.x or later
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1-1.4 Unpacking Your SmartDup
Verify that the following items are included in the carton. If any parts are damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer or sales representative immediately.
• One IDE SmartDup dock (VP-8220)
• Two CD-ROM box enclosures (VP-6020) for mounting IDE CD-R/RW and CD-ROM devices*
• Mounting screws
• Two holding brackets
• One AC/DC power adapter
• User’s guide * CD-ROM and CD-R/RW drives and CD burning software
must be purchased separately.
Holding
SmartDup Dock VP-8220
AC/DC Power Adapter
Brackets (X2)
CD-ROM Box
USB-to-IDE PC Interface Cable (VP-9008 Option)
Enclosures (X2) (VP-6020)
SmartDup IDE CD Duplicator Components
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1-1.5 CD-ROM/CD-RW Compatibility
The CD-ROM and CD-RW drives for your SmartDup must be provided by the user. To achieve the best performance from your SmartDup, the following is an approved CD-ROM/CD-RW compatibility list.
Note: It is also very important that the CD-R/CD-RW burning software you intend to use on your computer recognizes the SmartDup’s CD-R/RW writer when using a PC Interface Cable.
Brand Model No. Notes Brand Model No. Notes
Acer CRW1208A Seamless Plextor PX-W1210A AOpen CRW9420A Plextor PX-W1610A BurnProof AOpen CRW9624A Plextor PX-W2410TA BurnProof
AOpen CRW1232A JustLink Ricoh 7040A AOpen CRW2040 JustLink Ricoh 7060A
AOpen CRW2440 JustLink Ricoh 7080A BTC 4424 Ricoh MP7200A HP 8100i Sanyo CRD-BP1400 HP 8200 Sanyo CRD-BP1500P BurnProof HP 9100 Sony CRX-120E HP 9200 Sony CRX-140E HP 9300 Sony CRX-145E Lite-On LTR-12101B BurnProof Sony CRX-160E Lite-On LTR-16101B BurnProof Sony CRX-175A Lite-On LTR-16102B BurnProof TDK CRD-BP1300P BurnProof Lite-On LTR-24102B BurnProof TEAC CRW512E BurnProof Panasonic 7585 TEAC CRW516E BurnProof Panasonic 7586 Yamaha 4416E Philips PCA460RW Yamaha 8424E Philips CDD-4801 Yamaha 8824E Philips 4581 Yamaha 2100E Plextor PX-W8432T BurnProof Yamaha 2200E SelfBurn
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1-1.6 CD-RW Data Transfer Rate Compatibility
When using a PC interface cable, make sure your CD-R/RW is within the acceptable maximum writing speed. The following table lists the maximum data transfer rates (bytes/sec).
PCMCIA CardBus USB 1.1 USB 2.0 FireWire
4X 600K 600K 600K 600K 600K 6X 900K 900K 900K 900K 900K 8X 1200K 1200K 900K 1200K 1200K 24X 2000K 3600K 900K 3600K 3600K 32X 2000K 3600K 900K 4800K 4800K 40X 2000K 3600K 900K 6000K 6000K
The maximum writing speed for CD-R/RW drives using the PC interface cable:
PCMCIA: 8x CardBus: 16x USB 1.1 Version: 4x USB 2.0 Version: 24x FireWire IEEE 1394: 24x
CD-RW Compatibility List
CD-RW ACER 52x Afreey 52x AOpen 52x ASUS 52x Lite-On52x TEAC 40x
8XXXXXXX 12XXXXXXX 16XXXXXXX 20X XXXXX 24X XXXX
Acer CD-ROM Model Number: CD-652P AOpen CD-ROM Model Number: CD-952E/TKU Version: C41 Asus CD-ROM Model Number: CD-S 950/A Version: 1.0D AFreey CD-ROM Model Number: CD-2052E Version: V31 LiteOn CD-ROM Model Number: LTN-526S Version: YS0C TEAC CD-ROM Model Number: CD-540E Version: 3.0A
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2-1 Installation
The following sections will guide you through the installation and setup of your SmartDup CD duplicator system for operation.
A small Phillips screwdriver is the only tool required.
2-1.1 Disassembling a CD-ROM Box
1. Remove the four rubber stands on the CD-ROM box enclosure by gently prying them off.
2. Remove the four retaining screws securing the top enclosure cover. (Refer to the following illustration to identify the top cover.)
3. Separate the top and bottom enclosure covers.
4. Slide out the end-panel with mounted connectors and fan .
Note that the CD-ROM box enclosure is factory assembled with the drive rails installed.
Retaining Screws
Top Cover (Note alignment flanges)
(x4)
Connectors/Fan End-Panel
Bottom Cover (Note cut-out for flange)
Retaining Screws (x4)
Rubber Stands (x4)
Drive Rails
CD-ROM Box Enclosure Components
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