MicroBoards Technology QD 123 User Manual

QD-MultiDrive  
Series  
User’s Manual  
Version 1.3  
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...........................................................................................................................8  
Verify .....................................................................................................................................9  
Compare................................................................................................................................9  
Prescan .................................................................................................................................9  
Disc Info ................................................................................................................................9  
Edit Track ............................................................................................................................10  
CD to CD Edit .................................................................................................................10  
Close Session.................................................................................................................11  
Setup .......................................................................................................................................12  
Language ............................................................................................................................13  
CD Burn Speed ...................................................................................................................13  
Read Speed ........................................................................................................................13  
Auto Start Drive...................................................................................................................13  
Startup Menu.......................................................................................................................13  
Auto Verify...........................................................................................................................13  
Auto Compare .....................................................................................................................13  
Auto Prescan.......................................................................................................................13  
Eject Disc ............................................................................................................................13  
Burn Mode...........................................................................................................................13  
Display Time........................................................................................................................14  
Button Sound.......................................................................................................................14  
Device Info ..........................................................................................................................14  
System Info .........................................................................................................................14  
Quick Erase.........................................................................................................................14  
Full Erase ............................................................................................................................14  
Adv Setup ...............................................................................................................................15  
UnderRun Protect................................................................................................................16  
Overburn .............................................................................................................................16  
Read Error Skip...................................................................................................................16  
Burn-in.................................................................................................................................16  
Update Firmware.................................................................................................................16  
Compare Firmware..............................................................................................................16  
H/W Diagnostic....................................................................................................................16  
Load Default........................................................................................................................16  
CD+G ..................................................................................................................................17  
ISRC & MCN .......................................................................................................................17  
USB Option .........................................................................................................................17  
CD Text ...............................................................................................................................17  
Disc Counter........................................................................................................................17  
Update Drive F/W................................................................................................................17  
Specifications – QD-MultiDrive Series ....................................................................................18  
Technical Support....................................................................................................................18  
Appendix 1 List of Functions ...................................................................................................19  
Appendix 2 LCD Messages.....................................................................................................20  
Audio Editing: ......................................................................................................................20  
Firmware Update:................................................................................................................20  
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Introduction  
The QD-MultiDrive Series includes the QD-123, QD-125, and QD-127. Each is a high speed,  
low cost CD Recordable duplication system from Microboards Technology, LLC.  
The QD-MultiDrive is perfect for any user requiring easy copying of audio, video, or Data  
CDs. Superior technology allows the QD-MultiDrive 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-MultiDrive duplicator  
Power cable  
Manual  
CD-R disc  
If any of these items are missing, please contact Microboards Technology Technical Support.  
IMPORTANT: Please keep all the packing for your QD-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-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.  
Basic Instructions  
Buttons and LCD  
There are four buttons and an LCD on the front panel of the QD-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  
Controller Interface  
Reader Drive  
Recorder Drives  
Power Switch  
QD-123  
Power LED  
The QD-MultiDrive system consists of a CD reader, 3, 5, or 7 CD recorders (based on model)  
and Controller module.  
The master discs always go into the TOP CD Reader drive.  
The blank CD media will always go into the CD Recorder drives below the Reader.  
The power switch and power LED are also located on the front of the QD-MultiDrive  
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,  
Shows the percentage  
such as Copying or Testing, and shows  
completed for this action.  
the record speed.  
Copying – 52x  
150.4 MB  
17%  
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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Main Menu  
ENT  
Load Next  
Blank Disc  
Source Disc  
Analyzing.  
Copying52x 17%  
150.4MB 01:15  
1.0 Copy  
OK: 07  
1.0 Copy  
ENT  
ENT  
ESC  
Load Next  
Blank Disc  
ENT  
Source Disc  
Analyzing.  
Testing52x 17%  
150.4MB 01:15  
2.0 Test  
OK: 07  
2.0 Test  
ESC  
Load Next  
Blank Disc  
ENT  
ENT  
Source Disc  
Analyzing.  
Copying52x 17%  
150.4MB 01:15  
3.0 Copy  
OK: 07  
3.0 Test& Copy  
ESC  
ENT  
Copied disc is now  
being read.  
4.0 Verify  
OK: 07  
4.0 Verify  
Preparing...  
Preparing..  
ESC  
ENT  
Copied disc is now  
being compared with  
the master dis.c  
Compare  
Fail: 0  
OK: 7  
Diff: 0  
5.0 Compare  
ESC  
ENT  
ENT  
Source Disc  
Analyzing.  
Scaning 24x 15%  
6.0 Prescan  
PreScan OK  
620.4MB  
01:15  
ESC  
Source Disc  
Analyzing.  
Total01 Sessions  
Total01 Tracks.  
Total: 04:15  
Total: 37.0 MB  
Session01  
Track01 - 01.  
Track01  
CDXA37.1 MB  
7.0 Disc Info  
ENT  
ESC  
8-01. Edit Track  
CD to CD Edit  
Select Track:  
8.0 Edit Track  
1/10  
05:14  
ENT= Select that track number  
ENT or  
= Skip that track number  
Select Track:  
+10/10 05:14  
Select Track:  
End 3 Trk 13:36  
ENT  
NO  
YES  
ESC  
YES  
End Edit disc  
And burn? YES  
Copying– 52x Edit  
3/10 ? 2/3  
Burn Complet!e  
OK: 01  
Continue edit  
Next Disc? NO  
Insert Next Master  
NO  
Close all disc’s  
Session?YES  
ENT  
Closing Sesion  
Please wait..  
ESC  
Close Complete  
OK: 7  
Fail: 0  
NOTE: This feature is not available on all models.  
The reader drive must have a headphone jack for  
this feature to operate.  
ESC  
ESC  
ENT  
ENT  
YES  
8-02. Edit Track  
Play Audio Track  
Select Track:  
1/16 02:45  
Playing Track– 1  
00:15  
/
02:45  
ESC  
ENT  
8-03. Edit Track  
Close Session  
Close all Disc’s  
Sessions? YES  
Closing Session  
Please wait...  
Close Complete  
OK: 7  
Fail: 0  
NO  
See the  
Setup Menu  
(page12)  
9. Setup  
Press and Hold the ESC  
button for3 seconds  
See the Adv.  
Setup Menu  
(page15)  
10. Adv Setup  
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Functions  
There are 9 different functions for the QD-MultiDrive duplicator: Copy, Test, Test & Copy,  
Verify, Compare, Prescan, Disc Info, Edit Track and Setup. For the Setup options, please  
refer to page 12.  
These instructions refer to using 7 recorder drives (available only in the QD-127), but the QD-  
MultiDrive will operate using any number of the available recorder drives.  
Copy  
Please refer to pages 15-17 for CD+G duplication  
The Copy function is used to copy our master disc to the blank media, CD-R or  
CD-RW. The QD-MultiDrive duplicator will be in Copy mode when it is turned  
on. The display will read:  
1. Copy  
Place your master disc into the CD reader drive.  
Place your blank media into the CD Recorder drives.  
Copying – 52x  
150.4MB  
18%  
01:15  
Press the ENT button on the controller interface.  
The data will now be copied to the blank discs.  
When the job is completed, the recorded discs will be ejected from the  
recorder drives. The display will read:  
1.0 Copy  
OK: 07  
Test  
The Test function is used to simulate copying our master disc to the blank media,  
CD-R or CD-RW. To use the Test function, press the button on the controller  
until Test is displayed:  
2. Test  
In Test mode, the blank media will remain blank and can be used again.  
Place your master disc into the CD reader drive.  
Place your blank media into the CD Recorder drives.  
Testing – 52x  
150.4MB  
18%  
01:15  
Press the ENT button on the controller interface.  
The duplicator will now simulate writing to the blank discs.  
When the job is completed, the recordable discs will be ejected from the  
recorder drives. The display will read:  
2.0 Test  
OK: 07  
Test & Copy  
The Test and Copy function will perform both operations, one after the other. If the Test  
portion passes without errors, the system will automatically start the Copy process.  
3. Test & Copy  
To run the Test and Copy function, press the ▼▲ buttons until the  
display reads:  
Place your master disc into the CD reader drive.  
Place your blank media into the CD Recorder drives.  
Press the ENT button on the controller interface.  
Testing – 52x  
150.4MB  
18%  
01:15  
The duplicator will now simulate writing to the blank discs.  
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Copying – 52x  
150.4MB  
18%  
01:15  
When this operation completes, the unit will start the Copy  
process:  
3.0 Copy  
OK: 07  
When the job is completed, the recorded discs will be ejected from the  
recorder drives. The display will read:  
Verify  
The Verify function will check to see if the recorded disc can be read. This is different from  
the Compare function. The Verify function will not compare itself with the master disc. It is  
only checking to see if the disc that was recorded can be read back.  
To run the Verify function, press the ▼▲ buttons until the display reads:  
4. Verify  
Place the copied discs into the CD Recorder drives.  
Press the ENT button on the controller interface.  
4. Verify  
OK: 07  
The copied discs will now be read. Once completed, the display will show:  
Compare  
The Compare function is used to compare the master disc with the copied disc. The  
Compare function will only work with Data masters. If your master disc has audio or video  
(VCD) on it, the Compare function will not work.  
5. Compare  
To use the Compare function, press the ▼▲ buttons until the display reads:  
Place your master disc into the CD reader drive.  
Place your copied discs into the CD Recorder drives.  
Press the ENT button on the controller interface.  
Compare  
Fail: 0  
OK: 7  
Diff: 0  
The duplicator will now compare the master and copied discs.  
When completed, the display will read:  
Press the button and the following screen will appear:  
Src:01  
CD-RW  
Total: 15.2MB  
Press the button again and the following screen will appear,  
displaying the status of the first drive:  
Tgt: 00  
CD-RW  
Identical  
Press the button again to check the status of the second  
drive, and again for the third.  
Prescan  
The Prescan function is used to verify the master disc can be read correctly.  
To use the Compare function, press the ▼▲ buttons until the display reads:  
6. Prescan  
Place the master disc into the CD reader drive and press ENT.  
Scaning – 24x 15%  
620.4MB 02:15  
The prescan starts and the following screen appears:  
PreScan OK!  
Once the scanning is complete, the following screen will appear:  
Disc Info  
The Disc Info function displays information on the type of master disc placed in the TOP  
reader drive.  
7. Disc Info  
To use the Disc Info function, press the ▼▲ buttons until the display reads:  
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Place the master disc into the TOP reader drive. Press the ENT button. The source is  
analyzed.  
The following screen appears:  
Source Disc  
(Analyzing)  
The following 4 screens display a variety of information about the master disc. The screens  
are reached by pressing the ▼▲ buttons.  
Total 01 Sessions  
Total 01 Tracks  
Total: 04:15  
Total: 37.0MB  
Session 01  
Track 01 - 01  
Track 01  
CDXA 37.0MB  
Edit Track  
The Edit Track function allows you to select multiple tracks from different master discs and  
place them on one Audio CD. The maximum number of tracks that can be written to the CD  
is 99. In the Edit Track function, there are three options: CD to CD Edit, Play Audio Track  
and Close Session. Play Audio Track will not apply if the drives do not have headphone  
jacks on the front drive panels.  
Important Note: The CD+G value must be set to OFF in order to use the Track Extraction  
feature. Please see the Adv. Setup menu on page 15-17 for more details.  
CD to CD Edit  
To use the CD to CD function, press the ▼▲ buttons until the  
display reads:  
8. Edit Track  
Press the ENT button. The following screen appears:  
8-01. Edit Track  
CD to CD Edit  
1. Place the first master audio CD into the CD reader drive. Place the blank CDs into the  
recorder drives. Press the ENT button.  
The following screen appears:  
Select Track:  
1/16  
04:53  
2. To select a track that you want to burn to the blank disc, press  
the ENT button. This will put a + symbol in front of that track:  
Select Track:  
+ 1/16 04:53  
3. Press the ▼▲ buttons to scroll through the tracks on that CD, selecting the tracks you  
wish to record.  
4. Once all of your tracks are selected for that master, press  
Select Track:  
End 1Track 04:53  
the button until the display reads:  
This screen shows the total number of tracks selected from the master disc and the total time  
of those tracks.  
End Edit Disc  
And burn? YES  
5. Press the ENT button. The following screen appears:  
Note: Pressing the button and selecting NO takes you  
back to Editing tracks.  
Copying – 52x Edit  
1/16 1/1  
6. Press the ENT button to begin recording the selected tracks  
to the blank disc. The following screen appears:  
7. Once the tracks are copied to the blank discs, the following  
screen appears:  
Burn Complete!  
OK: 07  
10  
8. Press the ESC button to take you to this screen:  
Continue Edit  
Next disc? NO  
If you wish to continue to add more audio tracks to the disc in  
the recorder drive, press the button to change the NO to YES.  
Then press Enter.  
The TOP reader drive will open and ask you to put in the next master disc. Place the new  
disc into the drive and close the tray. Go to step 3 and repeat the process.  
Once you have completed copying the audio tracks to the Recorder drives, you will need to  
close the discs.  
Continue Edit  
Next disc? NO  
9. At this screen, leave the selection as NO and press ENT:  
Close all disc’s  
Sessions? Yes  
Once ENT is pressed, the following screen appears:  
Closing Session  
Please wait….  
10. Press the ENT button. The following screen appears:  
Close Complete  
Once the discs are closed, the following screen appears:  
OK: 07  
Fail: 00  
Close Session  
The Close Session function is used only if you did not close an audio CD, as described in the  
Edit Track / CD to CD Edit section. You can use this function to manually close the disc.  
To use the Close Session function, press the ▼▲ buttons until the  
display reads:  
8. Edit Track  
8-01. Edit Track  
CD to CD Edit  
Press the ENT button. The following screen appears:  
8-03. Edit Track  
Close Session  
Press the button until the display reads:  
Make sure your recorded audio CDs are in the Recorder drives.  
Press the ENT button. The following screen appears:  
Close all disc’s  
Sessions? Yes  
Closing Session  
Please wait….  
Press the ENT button. The following screen appears:  
Once the discs are closed, the following screen appears:  
Close Complete  
OK: 07  
Fail: 00  
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Setup  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
9-01. Setup  
Language  
Language  
English  
Idioma  
Spanish  
Dil  
TURKCE  
9.Setup  
CD Burn Speed  
Available speeds: 48x, 40x, 32x,  
24x, 20x, 16x, 10x, 4x  
9-02. Setup  
CD Burn Speed  
CD Burn Speed  
Maximum  
ESC  
Read Speed  
9-03. Setup  
Read Speed  
Read Speed  
Maximum  
DVD Read Speed  
limited to 16x and 8x.  
Available speeds: 48x,  
48x, 40x, 16x, 8x  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
9-04. Setup  
Auto Start Drive  
Auto Start Drive  
OFF  
Options are Off,  
1 and 2  
Note: Option 2 is not used  
in the QD-DVD 123 duplicator  
ESC  
Options are Copy, Test. Test & Copy,  
Verify, Compare, Prescan, Disc Info,  
Edit Track, Setup, Adv Setup  
9-05. Setup  
Start Up Menu  
Start Up Menu  
1.Copy  
9-06. Setup  
Auto Verify  
Auto Verify  
OFF  
Options are ON  
or OFF  
9-07. Setup  
Auto Compare  
Auto Compare  
OFF  
Options are ON  
or OFF  
ESC  
ENT  
ENT  
9-08. Setup  
Auto Prescan  
Auto Prescan  
OFF  
Options are ON  
or OFF  
9-09. Setup  
Eject Disc  
Eject Disc  
Eject Good Only  
Eject Disc  
Eject All Discs  
Eject Disc  
Do Not Eject  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
9-10. Setup  
Burn Mode  
Setup  
DAO  
Setup  
TAO –Not Close  
Setup  
TAO  
ESC  
9-11. Setup  
Display Time  
Display Time  
Off  
Options are ON  
or Off  
9-12. Setup  
Button Sound  
Button Sound  
ON  
Options are ON  
or Off  
ENT  
9-13. Setup  
Device Info  
00 IDE0 Master  
DVD-ROM:  
Reader Model and  
Firmware  
Press the  
button to view  
next devices.  
ESC  
ENT  
ENT  
YES  
01 IDE1 Master  
DVDDUAL: NEC  
Recorder Model  
and Firmware  
ENT  
ENT  
9-14. Setup  
System Info  
DVD Duplicator  
2033S ver: B.123  
Fujitsu:29LV1608  
2006/06/08 ACARD  
9-15. Setup  
Quick Erase  
All data will be  
Does a quick  
erase of the disc  
Lost, Erase? YES  
NO  
ENT  
YES  
9-16. Setup  
Full Erase  
All data will be  
Lost, Erase? YES  
Does a full erase  
of the disc  
ESC  
NO  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
9-17. Setup  
Auto Close Tray  
Auto Close Tray  
Off  
Change interval  
before tray closes  
The Quick Compare feature is not in use.  
Setting should remain OFF.  
9-18. Setup  
Quick Compare  
Quick Compare  
Off  
Available Speeds: Auto, Max,  
48x, 40x, 32x, 24x, 20x, 16x,  
12x, 10x, 8x, 6x, 4x  
9-19. Setup  
Audio Burn Speed  
Audio Burn Speed  
Auto  
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Setup Menu  
The Setup menu includes many setting the user can select to customize the use of the QD-  
MultiDrive duplicator. Here is a description of the options in the setup menu.  
Language  
The QD-MultiDrive duplicator has two language options, English and Spanish. English is the  
default setting.  
CD Burn Speed  
The default record speed for the QD-MultiDrive is Maximum (52x). The other record speed  
options are: 48x, 40x, 32x, 24x, 16x, 12x, 10x, 8x and 4x.  
NOTE: 12x is currently the minimum burn speed. Selecting lower speeds will not  
reduce the burn speed below 12x.  
Read Speed  
The default read speed for the QD-MultiDrive is Maximum (52x). The other read speed  
options are:  
48x, 40x, 32x, 16x and 8x.  
Auto Start Drive  
The Auto Start Drive is used to automatically start recording, once the master disc and blank  
disc are inserted into the drives.  
There are 3 options for this setting, Off, 1 and 2. To use this feature, change the value from  
OFF to 1. The 2 setting is not used. Once the value is set to 1, the system will automatically  
start recording once a master and blank disc are detected.  
Startup Menu  
The Startup Menu selection allows you to select the main menu item that appears when the  
QD-MultiDrive duplicator starts up. The default setting is 1. Copy. Menu items 1 through 9  
can be selected.  
Auto Verify  
The Auto Verify function can be turned On if you wish to verify every copy you make with the  
QD-MultiDrive duplicator. The verify function checks the copied disc, to see if it can be read.  
It does not compare the copy with the master disc. The default setting is Off.  
Auto Compare  
The Auto Compare function can be turned On if you wish to Compare every copy with the  
master disc. The Compare function only works with Data master discs. If there is audio or  
video on the master disc, the Compare function will not work. The default setting is Off.  
Auto Prescan  
The Auto Prescan function can be turned On if you with to Prescan every master disc before  
recording. The default setting is Off.  
Eject Disc  
There are 3 options for the Eject Disc setting:  
1. Eject good discs only  
2. Eject all discs  
3. Do not eject discs  
The default setting is to eject the good discs only.  
Burn Mode  
There are 3 options for the Burn Mode setting:  
1. DAO (Disc At Once)  
2. TAO – Not Close (Track At Once, not closed)  
3. TAO (Track At Once, closed)  
The default setting is DAO. It is recommended that this setting be used.  
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Display Time  
The display time function is used to display the total record time, after the recording is  
completed. The default setting is Off.  
Button Sound  
The Button Sound function is used to turn on or off the beep sound a button makes when  
pressed. The default setting is On.  
Device Info  
The Device Info function displays a variety of information about the CD reader and writer,  
including model number and firmware revision. Please review the Setup Menu on page 12  
for more details.  
System Info  
The System Info function displays a variety of information about the controller module,  
including model number and firmware revision. Please review the Setup Menu on page 12  
for more details.  
Quick Erase  
The Quick Erase function is used to Erase CD-RW media. This option performs the Quick  
erase of the disc.  
Full Erase  
The Full Erase function is used to Erase CD-RW media. This option performs the Full erase  
of the disc.  
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Adv Setup  
ENT  
ENT  
11-01 Adv Setup  
Under Run Protect  
Under Run Protect  
ON  
Options are ON or  
Off  
11. Advanced Setup  
ESC  
ESC  
ENT  
ENT  
11-02 Adv Setup  
Overburn  
Overburn  
Off  
Options are ON or  
Off  
11-03 Adv Setup  
Read Error Skip  
Read Error Skip  
OFF  
Options are ON or  
Off  
ESC  
ESC  
ENT  
ENT  
11-04 Adv Setup  
Burn-In  
Burn-In  
Erase& Copy  
Burn-In  
Test  
To Be Used by  
Service Personnel  
ONLY  
11-05 Adv Setup  
Update Firmware  
Update F/W A.321  
To B.123? YES  
Firmware is  
updated.  
YES  
NO  
ESC  
ESC  
ENT  
ENT  
Adv Setup  
11-06  
Last update F/W  
OK!  
Compare Firmware  
11-07 Adv Setup  
H/W Diagnostics  
Runs through  
controller diagnostics  
ESC  
ESC  
ENT  
ENT  
11-08 Adv Setup  
Load Default  
Load Default  
Config? YES  
Load Default  
OK!  
YES  
NO  
11-09  
Options are ON or  
Off  
Adv Setup  
CD+G  
OFF  
CD+G  
ESC  
ESC  
ESC  
ESC  
ESC  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
11-10  
Options are ON or  
Off  
Adv Setup  
ISRC & MCN  
ON  
ISRC & MCN  
Options are ON or  
Off  
11-11  
. Adv Setup  
USB Option  
USB Option  
On  
Options are ON or  
Off  
11-12. Adv Setup  
CD-Text  
CD-Text  
On  
11-13. Adv Setup  
Disc Counter  
ENT  
ENT  
ENT  
Disc Counter  
View  
View disc  
counts  
11-14. Adv Setup  
Update Drive F/W  
NOT IN USE  
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Advanced Setup Menu  
To get to the Advanced Setup Menu, press and hold the ESC button for three seconds.  
The Advanced Setup menu includes options for the more advanced user. Normally these  
functions are not used in the daily operation of the QD-MultiDrive duplicator. If you have any  
questions about using these functions, please contact the Microboards technical support  
department.  
UnderRun Protect  
The UnderRun Protect feature allows the recorder to use Burn Proof during recording. This  
setting defaults to ON and should remain on. This feature protects against making “coasters”  
or bad discs. Again, this setting should always remain ON.  
Overburn  
The default setting for this feature is OFF. Overburn can be used with certain CD recorders,  
to allow more data to be writing to the disc. This feature is not supported by the QD-  
MultiDrive duplicator.  
Read Error Skip  
The Read Error Skip feature is used if you wish to ignore read errors during duplication. The  
default setting is OFF and it is highly recommended that this setting is not changed. If it is  
turned ON, there is the possibility of copying a disc that is not the same as the master.  
Burn-in  
The Burn-in function is used to test the operation of the QD-MultiDrive duplicator and is for  
service purposes only. This function should only be used if directly by Microboards Technical  
Support.  
Update Firmware  
The Update Firmware feature is used to update the controller firmware.  
1. To update the firmware: Place the firmware CD into the TOP reader drive.  
2. Press the ENT button  
3. The display will show:  
Update F/W X.12Y  
To M.45R YES?  
4. Press the ENT button to complete the firmware update.  
5. The duplicator will reboot automatically after installing the new firmware.  
Compare Firmware  
The Compare Firmware function is used to compare the firmware installed on the controller  
with the firmware on the CD.  
H/W Diagnostic  
Hardware Diagnostics runs a number of tests on the controller. Normally this function is used  
by service personnel.  
Load Default  
The Load Default feature will set all the values back to the factory default settings.  
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CD+G  
The CD+G feature, when set to ON in the Advanced Setup Menu, will allow you to copy a  
CD+G Karaoke master disc. The default setting is OFF.  
Important Note: The CD+G value must be set to OFF to use the Track Extraction  
feature.  
To enable CD+G duplication, perform the following steps:  
1. Press and HOLD the ESC button for 3 seconds to enter the Advanced Setup Menu  
2. Press the UP or DOWN arrows until the display reads 10-9: Adv Setup CD+G  
3. Press ENT to adjust the CD+G setting  
4. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to alternate the setting between ON and OFF  
5. Press ENT when ON is displayed to enable CD+G duplication  
6. Press ESC to exit the Advanced Setup Menu  
7. Use the UP or DOWN arrow to return to Copy mode  
ISRC & MCN  
The ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) & MCN (Media Catalog Number) feature  
allows you to copy this information from a CD audio master to the blank disc. The default  
setting is OFF.  
USB Option  
This function is not used in the QD-MultiDrive Series.  
CD Text  
This feature allows CD-Text content to be copied from master to blank. The default is OFF.  
Disc Counter  
This feature allows you to view the number of successful and unsuccessful burns. The JC OK  
entry is for successful burns for the entire unit; you can also view the individual drive  
performance by using the ▼▲ buttons.  
Update Drive F/W  
This feature is not used by the QD- MultiDrive.  
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Specifications – QD-MultiDrive Series  
Model  
QD-123  
QD-125  
QD-127  
Recorders  
Dimensions, inches (H x W x D)  
Weight, lbs  
21 lbs  
3
5
7
10.5 x 8 x 17  
17 x 8 x 18  
17 x 8 x 18  
33 lbs  
37 lbs  
Product Interface ATAPI/ IDE  
Read Speed 52X  
Write Speed 52X  
Firmware Upgrade Via CD-ROM  
AC Input: 115/230 VAC; 8/5 AMPS  
MAX; 50-60Hz  
Maximum Operating Temperature: 25  
Degrees C.  
System Display LED  
Write Method Auto Detect (DAO, TAO )  
Operation Mode COPY, TEST, SCAN,  
SAFE  
Relative Humidity: 30% - 80% non-  
condensing  
Data Buffer 1 MB  
Supported Formats CD-ROM Mode 1 & 2 CD-DA , CD-ROM/XA Video CD , Game CD Mix Mode,  
Multisession , HFS CD Bridge , Photo CD , CD Extra, CD+G (Karaoke)  
Recommended Media: Taiyo Yuden  
CAUTION: Disconnect AC Power Cord Before Servicing. High Voltages Present with Unit Powered Off and  
Line Cord Connected.  
Technical Support  
For technical questions or support issues, contact Microboards Technology technical support:  
United States  
PH: 952-556-1639  
FAX: 952-556-1628  
Europe  
PH: +44 (0) 845 230 7800  
Japan  
PH: 03-3561-2266  
Please have the Model and Serial Number of your QD available when contacting  
Technical Support.  
Any unauthorized modification to this equipment may result in the revocation by the FCC of the user’s  
authority to operate this equipment.  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference  
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off  
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna  
Increase the separation between the equipment and antenna  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different than that to which the receiver is connected  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help  
This product is in conformity with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) through compliance with the following European  
standards: EN 55022, EN 55024. The CE mark has been affixed in accordance with the CE Marking Directive  
93/68/EEC.  
Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) Statement  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Issue 4:2004. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est  
conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canade.  
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Appendix 1 List of Functions  
1 Copy  
2 Test  
3 Test & Copy  
4 Verify  
5 Compare  
6 Prescan  
7 Disc Info  
8 Edit Track  
8-1 CD to CD Edit  
8-2 Play Audio Track  
8-3 Close Session  
9 Setup  
9-1 Language (Default is English)  
9-2 CD Burn Speed (Default is Maximum)  
9-3 CD Read Speed (Default is Maximum)  
9-4 Auto Start Drive (Default is Off)  
9-5 Startup Menu (Default is Copy)  
9-6 Auto Verify (Default is Off)  
9-7 Auto Compare (Default is Off)  
9-8 Auto Prescan (Default is Off)  
9-9 Eject Disc (Default is Eject Good Only)  
9-10 Burn Mode (Default is DAO)  
9-11 Display Time (Default is Off)  
9-12 Button Sound (Default is On)  
9-13 Device Info  
9-14 System Info  
9-15 Quick Erase  
9-16 Full Erase  
10 USB Mode  
11 Adv Setup  
11-1 UnderRun Protect (Default is On)  
11-2 Overburn (Default is Off)  
11-3 Read Error Skip (Default is Off)  
11-4 Burn-in  
11-5 Update Firmware  
11-6 Compare Firmware  
11-7 H/W Diagnostic  
11-8 Load Default  
11-9 CD+G (Default is Off)  
11-10 ISRC & MCN (Default is Off)  
11-11 USB Option  
11-12 CD TEXT  
11-13 Disc Counter  
11-14 Update Drive Firmware (NOT IN USE)  
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Appendix 2 LCD Messages  
Normal Conditions:  
Initialize SDRAM......................................................................Initialize the memory of the system.  
Detect Drives....................................................Detect what drives are connected with the system.  
User Abort!....................................................................................Cancel the job during operation.  
Analyzing...................................................................................................Analyze the source disc.  
Source Drive Not Ready.............................................................Source drive is not ready to read.  
Target Drive Not Ready...............................................................Target drive is not ready to write.  
Source Disc Not Ready.......................................................... Source disc is not ready to be read.  
Target Disc Not Ready.................................................. Target disc is not ready to be written into.  
Erasing disc.................................................................The system is erasing the data on the disc.  
Fail to get Drive Info!.................................................... The drive information cannot be obtained.  
Fail to get Src Disc Info!................................ The information of source disc cannot be obtained.  
Save new config Fail!...................................... The new setting of configuration cannot be saved.  
Load Default Config?.....................................................Do you want to load the default settings?  
Preparing................................................................................... The system is preparing to record.  
Check Target Please Wait ............................................The system is checking the target device.  
Audio Disc!!! Can’t compare!................................. The system cannot compare the audio discs.  
Identical............................................................................... The comparison results are the same.  
Read disc error ..........................................................During comparison the disc cannot be read.  
Cannot read TOC..................................................... The system cannot read the contents of disc.  
TOC not match.............................................................. The comparison results are not the same.  
Target overflow.................................... The target disc hasn’t enough capacity to store new data.  
Target Disc Not Empty!!!.................................................................. The target disc still has data.  
Press a Key to Eject Good Disc……………….Press any key to eject the good disc after  
copying.  
Press a Key to Eject Fail Disc........................Press any key to eject the failed disc after copying.  
CD-RW does not Support the Func.................................... CD-RW doesn’t support this function.  
Hold ESC to exit...................................................... Press ESC for a second to terminate the test.  
All data will be lost, erase?...............All data on the disc will be lost. Confirm the erasing of data.  
Erase Finished..................................................................... The erasing of data comes to an end.  
No Erasable Disc in CD-RW!!...........................The disc on the CD-RW device is not rewritable.  
Audio Editing:  
Lost selected Tracks?................................................. Abort the selected tracks and delete them.  
End edit disc and burn?....................................... Finish the music disc editing and start to copy.  
Continue edit next Disc?................................. Ask if you want to continue the music disc editing.  
Target Overflow Re-Select.............. The disc capacity is not enough to store the selected tracks.  
Close all disc’s session?..................................................... Confirm the closing of disc sessions.  
NO AUDIO track in this disc.................................................. The source disc has no audio track.  
Insert next disc....................................................................................... Insert the next audio disc.  
Sessions were closed already!.............................. The disc sessions have already been closed.  
Tgt overflow, del last trk?............... The disc capacity is not enough to store the selected tracks.  
Ins empty disc Continue?................... Do you want to insert a blank disc and continue copying?  
Firmware Update:  
Invalid firmware Disc.................................................... The disc doesn’t contain a valid firmware.  
Updating F/W.........................................................................The system is updating the firmware.  
Update F/W xxx to yyy?................. Do you want to update the firmware version from xxx to yyy?  
Searching F/W ......................................................... The system is searching for a valid firmware.  
Check Sum Error!...................................................................... The updated firmware has errors.  
Last update F/W OK!........................................................... The firmware is updated successfully.  
Last update F/W Fail!.................................................... The firmware is not updated successfully.  
Flash ROM fail!................................................................. Data cannot be written into Flash ROM.  
7/2008  
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