Acard ARS-2021 User manual

CD Duplicator
Standalone/Link Host
System
ARS-2021/2021S
Copy Smart Plus
©Copyright 2002 ACARD Technology Corp.
User’s Manual
Ver:1.0
Ver:1.0.20020109.2021

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this manual.
ACARD’s Copy Smart Plus is used only for backing up personal data and editing
personal audio tracks. Copyright violation is a criminal charge; ACARD’s Copy
Smart Plus only supports legal backup purposes.
ACARD Technology Corp. is not responsible for any illegal actions of users.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................................5
1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Features.......................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Specifications ................................................................................................ 6
Chapter 2 Installation Procedure .....................................................................7
2.1 Whole duplicator without writer installed ...................................................7
2.2 Completed duplication system ..................................................................... 7
2.3 Preparing for installation ..............................................................................8
2.4 Installation of CD-R/RW drive .......................................................................9
2.5 Installation of CD-ROM drive....................................................................... 11
2.6 Installation of 2.5” Hard Disk ...................................................................... 14
2.7 Installation of Copy Smart Plus Cabinet .................................................... 16
Chapter 3 Key Functions and Operating Instruction...................................... 18
Chapter 4 Board Layout ................................................................................... 21
Chapter 5 Copy Smart Plus as hosted CD drives ........................................... 22
5.1 Connect Copy Plus (ARS-2021S) to host computer ................................... 22
5.2 Configuring Copy Smart Plus ..................................................................... 22
5.3 Hardware requirement................................................................................ 22
5.4 Software requirement ................................................................................. 22
5.5 Copy Smart Plus DIP switch adjustment.................................................... 23
Chapter 6 Function ........................................................................................... 24
6.1 Copy.............................................................................................................. 24
6.2 Test................................................................................................................ 24
6.3Test&Copy..................................................................................................... 25
6.4 Verify............................................................................................................. 26
6.5 Compare....................................................................................................... 26
6.6 Prescan......................................................................................................... 27
6.7 Disc Info........................................................................................................ 28
6.8 Select Source .............................................................................................. 28
6.9 Image............................................................................................................ 29
6.9.1 Load....................................................................................................... 29
6.9.2 Delete Image .......................................................................................... 30
6.9.3ImageInfo .............................................................................................. 30
6.9.4 CompareImage ...................................................................................... 31

6.9.5 Select Partition ...................................................................................... 32
6.9.6 Select Src Drive ..................................................................................... 33
6.10 Edit Track.................................................................................................... 33
6.10.1 CD to CD Edit ...................................................................................... 33
6.10.2 CD to HD.............................................................................................. 35
6.10.3 Play Audio Track.................................................................................. 38
6.10.4 Close Session...................................................................................... 39
6.11 Setup........................................................................................................... 39
6.11.1Language (optional) .............................................................................. 40
6.11.2 Burn Speed .......................................................................................... 40
6.11.3 Read Speed.......................................................................................... 40
6.11.4 Auto Start Drive .................................................................................... 41
6.11.5 Start up menu....................................................................................... 41
6.11.6 Auto Verify............................................................................................ 41
6.11.7 Auto Compare ...................................................................................... 42
6.11.8 Auto Prescan ....................................................................................... 42
6.11.9 Eject Disc............................................................................................. 43
6.11.10 Burn on The Fly .................................................................................. 43
6.11.11 Burn Mode .......................................................................................... 44
6.11.12 Button Sound...................................................................................... 44
6.11.13DeviceInfo .......................................................................................... 45
6.11.14 System Info ........................................................................................ 46
6.11.15 Quick Erase ....................................................................................... 46
6.11.16 Full Erase ........................................................................................... 47
6.12 Adv Setup ................................................................................................... 47
6.12.1 UnderRun Protect................................................................................. 47
6.12.2Overburn............................................................................................... 48
6.12.3 Read Error Skip.................................................................................... 48
6.12.4 Format Hard Disk ................................................................................. 48
6.12.5 Verify HDD ........................................................................................... 49
6.12.6 Burn-in ................................................................................................. 49
6.12.7 Update Firmware .................................................................................. 50
6.12.8Compare Firmware ............................................................................... 51
6.12.9 H/W Diagnostic ....................................................................................51
6.12.10 Load Default ....................................................................................... 52
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 53
Appendix 1 Optional SCSI-IDE Bridge Products ............................................. 55
Appendix 2 LCD Message List .......................................................................... 56
Appendix 3 Technical Support Form ............................................................... 59

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
The users who want to backup their CD normally have go through many steps by
turning on their computer, launching the software, setting up various parameters,
and tiding up their computer sometimes up to a hours to get a CD backup if the
CD backup are more than one. Obviously, a standalone ARS-2021/2012S Copy
Smart Plus will easily resolve the little inconvenience and drawback mentioned
above.
CD Copy Smart Plus is a CD-to-CD standalone duplicator and does not need to
connect to a computer for performance. It provides a flawless function in duplicating
any format of compact disks with excellent accuracy. With its professional mecha-
nism design and multi-function LCD panel, CD Copy Smart Plus is easy for any
end-user to operate. It is a perfect cost-effective CD duplicator for audio, data, and
video applications. Four simple pushbuttons panel is designed to provide copy
modes selection and copy operation.
1.2 Features
 (ARS-2021) Standalone IDE to IDE CD Copy controller
 (ARS-2021S) Supports further link host extention
 Build-in ACARD SCSIDE Technology
 3 independent IDE channel
 Self system diagnostics when power on
 Supports Internal ATA 66/100 Hard Drive
 User friendly interface with message on LCD display
 Fast copies supports high speed CD-RW writing mode
 Easy operation without software and training are required
 Firmware upgrade via CD-ROM

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1.3 Specification
Power requirement - voltage : 5VB+/- 5%
current : 0.5A Max.
Environment - Temperature
Operating 0 oC to 70 oC
Storage -20 oC to 85 oC
Humidity - 15% to 90%
Models: ARS-2021/2021S
Dimentions - Length: 285 mm
Width: 190 mm
Height: 165 mm
Connectors - 40-pin internal IDE connector x 2
44-pin internal IDE connector x 1
50-pin external SCSI connector x 2 (ARS-2021S)
Cable - ATA-66 (*Cable of length do not use longer than 46cm)
CD Format - CD-ROM (Mode1 & Mode2), CD-ROM/XA (Mode2 form1 &
form2), CD-DA, Mixed-Mode, Video CD, CD-I, Karaoke CD,
Photo CD (Single & Multi-session), CD-Extra, HFS, CD-
Bridge, ISO9660, CD-R, and CD-RW
Writing mode - Auto Detect (DAO, TAO)
Support CD-ROM Drive* - Support CD-ROM Drive: TEAC 40X (CD-540E),
F/W 3.0A & expand read speed to 17-40X
Support CD-RW Drive* - Plextor, TEAC, Sanyo, Nichimen, SONY, RICOH
Support Hard Drive* - 2.5” ATA 66/100 Hard Drive
* Please visit ACARD web site to get the newest list (http://www.acard.com)
or E-Mail to [email protected]

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Chapter 2 Installation Procedure
When you get CD Copy Smart Plus, you could find the package in the following
possibilities: whole duplicator without writer installed & completed duplication
system.
2.1 Whole duplicator without writer installed
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Unpack the package of the duplicators.
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Prepare the CD-R/RW writers according to the recommendation of list
for installation. Please check for unlisted CD-RW writer if needed from
supplier.
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Assemble the duplicator according to your need.
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Make sure that the voltage setting is correct.
2.2 Completed duplication system
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Unpack the package of duplicators.
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Check the entire unit to see if there is any mal-function or damage found.
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Make sure that the voltage setting is correct.
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Hard drive is an optional installation to the duplication system.

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2.3 Preparing for installation
Step 1: Remove the back cover of Copy Smart Plus.
Step 2: Remove the metal sleeve of Copy Smart Plus.

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2.4 Installation of CD-R/RW drive
Step 1: Adjust your CD-R/RW drive to master drive. (Please refer to your
CD-R/RW drive user’s manual)
Step 2: Place CD-R/RW drive into lower drive bay of Copy Smart Plus.
(Please Note!! CD-R/RW drive must be installd to lower drive bay
only!!)

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Step 3: Connect IDE cable from Copy Smart Plus controller board to 40-
pin IDE interface connector of CD-R/RW drive.
Step 4: Connect one of 4-pin DC power cords to the DC input connector
of CD-R/RW drive.

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Step 5: Screw up the device from sliding.
2.5 Installation of CD-ROM drive
Step 1: Adjust your CD-ROM drive to master drive. (Please refer to your
CD-ROM drive user’s manual)

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Step 2: Place CD-ROM drive into upper drive bay of Copy Smart Plus.
(Please Note!! CD-ROM drive must be installd to upper drive bay
only!!)
Step 3: Connect IDE cable from Copy Smart Plus controller board to 40-
pin IDE interface connector of CD-ROM drive.

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Step 4: Connect the other 4-pin DC power cords to the DC input connector
of CD-ROM drive.
Step 5: Connect audio cable to CD-ROM drive audio port.

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Step 6:Screw up the device from sliding.
2.6 Installation of 2.5” Hard Disk
Step 1: Screw up the 2.5” hard disk with the metal frame.

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Step 2: Screw up the hard disk with metal frame on the rack.
Step 3: Connect the 44-pin cable to hard disk.

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2.7 Installation of Copy Smart Plus Cabinet
Step 1: Slide Copy Smart Plus into sleeve.
Step 2: Screw up to fix sleeve.
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Step 3: Place back cover onto backside of Copy Smart Plus,and fix it.
Step 4: Done!

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Chapter 3 Key Functions and Operating Instruction
When the CD Copy Smart Plus have been checked the hardware installation
correctly, power on the system. The CD Copy Smart Plus will process a self-
testing for the seconds. After self-testing procedure running, the LCD will show:
1. LCD Display Panel: Display main functions and all messages.
2. : Scroll up through menus or functions.
3. : Scroll down through menus or functions.
4. : Execute the function which you select.
5. : Cancel the function which you select.
CD Diplicator
1-1 ver: 1.25A Initialize SDRAM
Detect Drives 1. Copy
1. 2.
3. 4.

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Two different main operation procedure are required to install the duplicatior with:
1. With hard drive installed
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 Duplicator will detect the hard drive and create partitions for it (each partition
will have 1G capacity, e.g. 10GB Hard Disk will probably have 10 partitions
which it is included 9 working partitions and 1 TEMP partition)
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 Use the Select Source to set the hard drive being the target source.
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 Then select which partition to store the data in the “Image” in Main Menu.
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 If there is no data stored in present/selected partition of hard drive, press the
arrow button to select “load” function and place the master disc into the CD-
ROM, then press “ENT” button to load data into the present/selected
partition. Change another master disc for data loading. Master data can be
stored in different partition switch to that particular partition (Please refer to
Image) for loading.
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 Switch to Copy function by pressing arrow button. Place blank CD-R or CD-
RW discs into all the CD writers. Press “ENT” button to strat copying when
all writers detect the CD discs.
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 When Copy is completed on all CD writers, those CD discs passed will be
ejected automatically (default setting: Passed discs will be ejected. This can
be changed according to your setting). For continuous duplication, place
additional blank discs into the CD writers and repeat the above procedures.
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 Failed disc(s) will remain in respective CD writer(s) (Default setting: Failed
disc NOT ejected. This can be changed according to your need). Press
each eject button on the CD writer to eject disc manually.
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 The duplicator will prompt you an error message when you try to copy a
partition that contains no data. In this case, please switch to “Load” function
to load data first.
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 Do not press any button on duplicator during operation as interruption/
termination of operation will cause error and might cause the duplicator to
hang up (depend on writers installed). The CD-R discs will be ruined and
can not be used again.

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2. Without hard drive installation
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 Place master disc to CD-ROM.
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 Switch to Copy function by pressing arrow button. Place blank CD-R or CD-
RW disc into all the CD writers. Press “ENT” button to strat copying when all
writers detect the CD discs.
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 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.
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 Failed disc(s) will remain in respective CD writer(s) (Default setting: Failed
disc NOT ejected. This can changed according to your need). Press ENT
button will eject those failed CD discs from CD writers or press each eject
button on the CD writer to eject disc manually.