Acard ARS-2021D User manual

ARS-2021D/2021DS
Copy Smart Plus
Copyright ©2002 ACARD Technology Corp.
User’s Manual
Ver: 1.0
Release: July 2002
DVDStandalone
DVDLinkHost

Copyright and Trademark
The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and does
not represent a commitment on the part of vendor, who assumes no liability or re-
sponsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual.
ACARD and SCSI are the trademarks of ACARD Technology Corp.
This manual contains materials protected under International Copyright Laws. All
rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted or tran-
scribed without the expressed written permission of the manufacturer and author of
this manual.
ACARD’s ARS-2021D/2021DS Copy Smart Plus are merely used for copying and
editing personal audio and video data. Violating Copy Right is a criminal act.
ACARD's Copy Smart Plus only supports legal backup operation.
ACARD Technology Corp. is not responsible for the user’s illegal actions.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................7
1.1 Features ........................................................................ 7
1.2 Specification ................................................................. 7
Chapter 2 Installation...................................................9
2.1 A Whole Copying System............................................. 9
2.2 A System without DVD Writer..................................... 9
2.3 Before Installation........................................................ 9
2.4 Installing a DVD Writer..............................................11
2.5 Installing a DVD-ROM .............................................. 13
2.6 Installing a 2.5” HDD ................................................. 16
2.7 After Installation........................................................ 18
Chapter 3 Basic Instructions.....................................20
3.1 Buttons and LCD........................................................ 20
3.2 About HDD Installation ............................................. 21
3.2.1 With a HDD.................................................................................... 21
3.2.2 Without a HDD .............................................................................. 22
Chapter 4 Board Layout ............................................23
Chapter 5 Link Host ...................................................23
5.1 Connection.................................................................. 24
5.2 Configuration............................................................. 24
5.3 Hardware Requirements ............................................ 25
5.4 Software Requirements .............................................. 25
Chapter 6 Functions....................................................26

6.9.5 Select Partition............................................................................... 38
6.9.6 Select Src Drive .............................................................................. 38
6.10 Edit Track (for CD only) ...........................................39
6.10.1 CD to CD ...................................................................................... 40
6.10.2 CD to HDD ................................................................................... 44
6.10.3 Play Audio Track......................................................................... 49
6.10.4 Close Session ................................................................................ 50
6.11 Setup ..........................................................................51
6.11.1 Language ...................................................................................... 52
6.11.2 Burn Speed................................................................................... 52
6.11.3 Read Speed................................................................................... 53
6.11.4 Auto Start Drive........................................................................... 53
6.11.5 Startup Menu ............................................................................... 54
6.11.6 Auto Verify ................................................................................... 54
6.1 Copy ........................................................................... 26
6.2 Test ............................................................................. 27
6.3 Test & Copy................................................................ 28
6.4 Verify ...........................................................................29
6.5 Compare ......................................................................30
6.6 Prescan ........................................................................31
6.7 Disc Info ......................................................................32
6.8 Select Source ...............................................................33
6.9 Image...........................................................................34
6.9.1 Load................................................................................................ 34
6.9.2 Delete Image ................................................................................... 35
6.9.3 Image Info ...................................................................................... 36
6.9.4 Compare Image ............................................................................. 36

6.11.7 Auto Compare .............................................................................. 55
6.11.8 Auto Prescan ................................................................................ 55
6.11.9 Eject Disc...................................................................................... 56
6.11.10 Burn On The Fly........................................................................ 56
6.11.11 Burn Mode .................................................................................. 57
6.11.12 Button Sound.............................................................................. 58
6.11.13 Device Info.................................................................................. 58
6.11.14 System Info................................................................................. 59
6.11.15 Quick Erase ................................................................................ 60
6.11.16 Full Erase.................................................................................... 61
6.12 Adv Setup ....................................................................................... 62
6.12.1 UnderRun Protect........................................................................ 62
6.12.2 Overburn ...................................................................................... 63
6.12.3 Read Error Skip........................................................................... 63
6.12.4 Format HDD ................................................................................ 64
6.12.5 Verify HDD................................................................................... 64
6.12.6 Burn-in..........................................................................................65
6.12.7 Update Firmware .........................................................................66
6.12.8 Compare Firmware .....................................................................67
6.12.9 H/W Diagnostic............................................................................67
6.12.10 Load Default...............................................................................68
6.12.11 CD+G .......................................................................................... 69
6.12.12 ISRC............................................................................................69
6.12.13 Switch Link-Host .......................................................................70
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting........................................71
7.1 About LCD ................................................................. 71
7.2 AboutError Messages................................................ 71
7.3 About DVD-ROM/DVD Writer ................................. 71

7.4 About Buttons ............................................................ 72
7.5 About DVD Writer Not Readable .............................. 72
7.6 About High Failure Rate .............................................72
7.7 About Firmware Update .............................................72
7.8 About Function 12 and Cancellation...........................73
Appendix 1 List of Functions ....................................74
Appendix 2 LCD Messages........................................76

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Chapter 1 Introduction
ARS-2021D and ARS-2021DS are different in use. The former one is simply a
standalone device while the latter one can also be linked with a computer in addition
to being standalone. Both of them are designed for copying DVD in video, audio or
data form. Of course, they can be also used to copy CD.With ARS-2021D/2021DS
any kind of copying will become easy and efficient. Professional mechanism de-
sign, multifunctional LCD and 4 simple buttons on the panel all make ARS-2021D/
2021DS easy to operate and select a copying mode. For any end-user they are really
cost-effective products.
1.1 Features
1.2 Specification
Power Voltage: 5VB±5%
Current: 0.5A Max
Environment Operation: 0°C to 70°C
lARS-2021D IDE to IDE Copy Controller.
lARS-2021DS linking with PC.
lBuilt-in SCSIDE technology.
l3 independent IDE channels.
lPower-onselftest.
lSupport internal 2.5” ATA66/100 HDD.
lUser-friendly interface with messages on LCD panel.
lFast copying on high-speed DVD writers, etc.
lEasy operation without installing software and extra training.
lFirmware update through DVD-ROM.

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Humidity 15% to 90%
Dimension L 285 mm
W 190 mm
H 165 mm
Connector 2 40-pin internal IDE connectors
1 44-pin internal IDE connector
2 50-pin external SCSI connectors
Cable ATA-66 (below 46 cm)
DVD DVD-5 (SS/SL)*, DVD-9 (12SS/DL), DVD-10 (DS/
SL),DVD-14(DS/ML),DVD-18 (DS/SL), DVD-1(SS/SL),
DVD-2(SS/DL),DVD-3(DS/SL),DVD-4(DS/DL),DVD-
R 2.0 (SS/SL), DVD-RW 2.0 (SS/SL), DVD-RAM 2.0
(12cm, DS/L), DVD-RAM 2.0 (8cm, DS/SL), DVD-ROM
(12cm, SS/SL), DVD-ROM (8cm, SS/SL)
*SS/DS means single side/double side; SL/DL/ML means
single layer/double layer/mixed layer
Supported DVD-ROM: LiteOn
Supported DVD writer: Panasonic, Pioneer, RICOH
Supported 2.5” ATA66/100 HDD
Please visit the website of ACARD to get the newest data.
http://www.acard.com
Storage:-20°C to 85°C

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Chapter 2 Installation
Before installing ARS-2021D/2021DS, please note that there are two kinds of pack-
ages. One is a whole copying system, and the other is a system without DVD writer.
2.1 A Whole Copying System
lUnpack the package.
lCheck if there is any defect or malfunction.
lBe sure that voltage is set correctly.
lHDD is optional.
2.2 A System without DVD Writer
lUnpack the package.
lCheck if there is any defect or malfunction.
lPrepare a suitable DVD writer according to the list given in subsection 1.2.
lAssemble the copying device according to your needs.
lBe sure that voltage is set correctly.
2.3 Before Installation
Before installation, two basic actions are shown as follows.

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Step 1: Remove the rear cover of ARS-2021D/2021DS.
Step 2: Remove the outer shell of ARS-2021D/2021DS.

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2.4 Installing a DVD Writer
Step 1: Adjust your DVD writer as master.
Step 2: Place the DVD writer onto the lower bay of ARS-2021D/2021DS.

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Step 3: Connect CN5 on the cable of ARS-2021D/2021DS to the 40-pin connector
of DVD writer.
Step 4: Connect the connector on the power cord of ARS-2021D/2021DS to the
4-pin connector of DVD writer.

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Step 5: Screw ARS-2021D/2021DS alongside.
2.5 Installing a DVD-ROM
Step 1: Adjust your DVD-DOM as master.

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Step 2: Place the DVD-ROM onto the upper bay of ARS-2021D/2021DS.
Step 3: Connect CN4 on the cable of ARS-2021D/2021DS to the 40-pin connector
of DVD-ROM.

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Step 4: Connect the connector on the power cord of ARS-2021D/2021DS to the
4-pin connector of DVD-ROM.
Step 5: Connect the audio cable to the audio port of DVD-ROM.

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Step 6: Screw ARS-2021D/2021DS alongside.
2.6 Installing a 2.5” HDD
Step 1: Screw the 2.5” hard disk onto two pieces of iron.

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Step 2: Screw the 2.5” hard disk with two pieces of iron onto the rack.
Step 3: Connect CN3 on the 44-pin cable to the connector of the hard disk.

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2.7 After Installation
Step 1: Place the outer shell back.
Step 2: Screw it from back.

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Step 3: Place the rear cover back and screw it.
Step 4: It is done.

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Chapter 3 Basic Instructions
3.1 Buttons and LCD
There are four buttons and an LCD on the panel of ARS-2021D/2021DS. They are
described as follows.
1 2 4
3 5
1. It shows all functions and messages.
2. It is used to scroll up through functions or menus.
3. It is used to scroll down through functions or menus.
4. It is used to execute a selected function.
5. It is used to cancel a selected function.
After powering on, and ARS-2021D/2021DS detects installed hardware like DVD-
ROM, DVD writer, it will execute a self-test for seconds. When the self-test finishes,
LCD will show the messages as follows.
1. 2.
DVD Duplicator
1-1 ver: 1.54L Initialize SDRAM