Acard ARS-2030L User manual

ARS-2030L/2032
Copy Smart Plus
Copyright ©2005 ACARD Technology Corp.
Release: April 2005
Attention:
It takes over 5 seconds to
power on after shutdown
otherwise the system may
operate abnorrmally.
CD Duplicator
User’s Manual
Ver: 1.2

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-2030/2032 Copy Smart Plus are merely used for copying and edit-
ing 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 ................................................6
1.1 Features ...................................................................... 6
1.2 Specifications .............................................................. 6
Chapter 2 Installation...................................................8
2.1 Copy Smart Plus Only ................................................ 8
2.2 A Whole System.......................................................... 8
2.3 A System without CD Writers ..................................... 8
2.4 How to Install............................................................... 9
Chapter 3 Basic Instructions.....................................13
3.1 Buttons and LCD ...................................................... 13
3.2 About HDD Installation............................................ 14
3.2.1 With an HDD.............................................................................. 14
3.2.2 Without an HDD ........................................................................ 15
Chapter 4 Board Layout ............................................17
Chapter 5 Functions....................................................19
5.1 Copy.......................................................................... 19
5.2 Test............................................................................ 20
5.3 Test & Copy .............................................................. 21
5.4 Verify ........................................................................ 22
5.5 Compare ................................................................... 23
5.6 Prescan...................................................................... 24
5.7 Disc Info .................................................................... 25
5.8 Select Source ............................................................. 26
5.9 Image ........................................................................ 27
5.9.1 Load............................................................................................. 27
5.9.2 Delete Image ............................................................................... 28
5.9.3 Image Info................................................................................... 29
5.9.4 Compare Image .......................................................................... 29
5.9.5 Select Image................................................................................ 31
5.9.6 Select Src Drive .......................................................................... 31

5.10 Edit Track ................................................................32
5.10.1 CD to CD .................................................................................. 33
5.10.2 CD to HDD ............................................................................... 37
5.10.3 Play Audio Track ..................................................................... 42
5.10.4 Close Session ............................................................................ 43
5.11 Setup ........................................................................44
5.11.1 Language................................................................................... 45
5.11.2 Burn Speed............................................................................... 45
5.11.3 Read Speed............................................................................... 46
5.11.4 Auto Start Drive ....................................................................... 46
5.11.5 Startup Menu ........................................................................... 47
5.11.6 Auto Verify................................................................................ 47
5.11.7 Auto Compare .......................................................................... 48
5.11.8 Auto Prescan............................................................................. 48
5.11.9 Eject Disc .................................................................................. 49
5.11.10 Burn On The Fly .................................................................... 49
5.11.11 Burn Mode .............................................................................. 50
5.11.12 Button Sound .......................................................................... 51
5.11.13 Device Info .............................................................................. 51
5.11.14 System Info ............................................................................. 52
5.11.15 Quick Erase ............................................................................ 53
5.11.16 Full Erase................................................................................ 54
5.12 Adv Setup.................................................................55
5.12.1 UnderRun Protect .................................................................... 55
5.12.2 Overburn .................................................................................. 56
5.12.3 Read Error Skip....................................................................... 56
5.12.4 Format HDD ............................................................................ 57
5.12.5 Verify HDD............................................................................... 57
5.12.6 Burn-in...................................................................................... 58
5.12.7 Update Firmware ..................................................................... 59
5.12.8 Compare Firmware ................................................................. 60
5.12.9 H/W Diagnostic ........................................................................ 60
5.12.10 Load Default........................................................................... 61
5.12.11 CD+G ...................................................................................... 62
5.12.12 ISRC & MCN ......................................................................... 62
5.12.13 Switch Link-Host (optional) ................................................. 63

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting........................................64
6.1 About LCD ............................................................... 64
6.2 About ErrorMessages .............................................. 64
6.3 About CD-ROM/CD Writers .................................... 64
6.4 About Buttons ........................................................... 64
6.5 About CD Writer Not Readable................................ 65
6.6 About High Failure Rate........................................... 65
6.7 About Firmware Update ........................................... 65
6.8 About Function 12 and Cancellation ........................ 65
Appendix 1 List of Functions ...................................66
Appendix 2 LCD Messages.......................................68
Technical Support Form ..............................................72

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Chapter 1 Introduction
ARS-2030L and ARS-2032 are especially designed for copying CD in video, audio
or data form. ARS-2030L is for 3 CD writers while ARS-2032 for 7 writers. These
two duplicators make copying easy and efficient. Professionally mechanical design,
multifunctional LCD and 4 simple buttons on the panel are very helpful in opera-
tion. For any end-user the two models are really cost-effective.
1.1 Features
1.2 Specifications
Power Voltage: 5V±5%
Current: 0.5A Max
Environment Operation: 0°C to 60°C
Storage:-20°C to 85°C
Humidity 15% to 90%
lIDE to IDE Copy Controller.
lBuilt-in SCSIDE technology.
l4 (2030L) /8 (2032) independent IDE channels.
lPower-onselftest.
lSupport HDD.
lAutomatic format detection.
lUser-friendly interface with LCD messages.
lFast copying on high-speed CD writers
lEasy operation without installing software and extra training.
lFirmware update through CD-ROM.

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Dimension L 200 mm
W 146.2 mm
H 42 mm
Connector 40-pin internal IDE connector
Cable ATA-66 (under 46 cm)
CD Format : CD-ROM (Mode1 & Mode2), CD-ROM/XA (Mode2 form1 &
form2), CD-DA, Mixed-Mode, Video CD, CD-1, Karaoke CD,
Photo CD (Single & Multi-session), CD-Extra, HFS, CD-Bridge,
ISO9660, CD-R and CD-RW
Supported CD-ROM : TEAC
Supported CD-RW : Plextor, TEAC, Sanyo, Nichimen, SONY, RICOH
Please visit the web site of ACARD to get the newest data.
http://www.acard.com

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Chapter 2 Installation
Before installing your copy smart plus, please note that there are three kinds of
packages: the copy smart plus only, a whole copying system and a system without
CD writers.
lUnpack the package.
lCheck if there is any defect or malfunction.
lBe sure that voltage is set correctly.
lAn HDD (optional).
2.2 A Whole System
lUnpack the package.
lCheck if there is any defect or malfunction.
lPrepare suitable CD writers according to the list given in subsection 1.2.
lAssemble the copy smart plus according to your needs.
lBe sure that voltage is set correctly.
2.3 A System without CD Writers
2.1 Copy Smart Plus Only
lUnpack the package.
lCheck if there is any defect or malfunction.
lPrepare a CD-ROM and CD writers.
lPrepare a 5.25” external case (5~10-bay chassis).
lPrepare an HDD and a mobile rack (optional).
lPrepare switching power supply (300W).
lMake all IDE devices in Master mode.

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2.4 How to Install
The following diagram and pictures indicate the installation of ARS-2030L copy
controller with a CD-ROM and 3 CD writers.
Copy Controller /
ARS-2030L
CH 1 / CD-ROM
CH 2 / CD Writer
CH 3 / CD Writer
CH 4 / CD Writer
4 3 2 1
LCD

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The following diagram and pictures indicate the installation of ARS-2030L copy
controller with an HDD, a CD-ROM and 3 CD writers. The second picture shows
that HDD is put inside a tray.
Copy Controller /
ARS-2030L
CH 1 / CD-ROM
(Slave)
CH 2 / CD Writer
CH 3 / CD Writer
CH 4 / CD Writer
4 3 2 1
LCD
CH 1 / HDD
(Master)

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The following diagram and pictures indicate the installation of ARS-2032 copy con-
troller with a CD-ROM and 7 CD writers.
Copy Controller /
ARS-2032
CH 4 / CD Writer
CH 3 / CD Writer
CH 2 / CD Writer
CH 1 / CD-ROM
CH 5 / CD Writer
CH 6 / CD Writer
CH 7 / CD Writer
CH 8 / CD Writer
4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5
LCD

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The following diagram and pictures indicate the installation of ARS-2032 copy con-
troller with an HDD, a CD-ROM and 7 CD writers.
Copy Controller /
ARS-2032
CH 4 / CD Writer
CH 3 / CD Writer
CH 2 / CD Writer
CH 1 / CD-ROM
(Slave)
CH 5 / CD Writer
CH 6 / CD Writer
CH 7 / CD Writer
CH 8 / CD Writer
4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5
CH 1 / HDD
(Master)
LCD

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Chapter 3 Basic Instructions
3.1 Buttons and LCD
There are four buttons and an LCD on the panel of the copy smart plus. 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 you power on, and the copy smart plus detects the installed hardware like CD-
ROM, CD writers, it will execute a self-test for seconds. When the self-test finishes,
LCD will show the messages as follows.
1. 2.
CD Duplicator
1-3 ver: 2.03K Initialize SDRAM
Figure 1 represents ARS-2030L. The firmware version for1-to-7 ARS-2032 is 2.03S.
For the convenience of exposition we take ARS-2030L as an example.

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3. 4.
Detect Drives 1. Copy
3.2 About HDD Installation
HDD installation is not necessary, but with a hard disk you can use and enjoy the
function of Image. In other words, you have one more choice to reproduce a CD
from an image file stored in the hard disk. In subsection 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 we are going
to describe the differences of installing a 3.5” hard disk and not installing.
3.2.1 With an HDD
If you install a 3.5” hard disk to your copy smart plus, the operation procedures will
be as follows.
lOnce your copy smart plus detects the hard disk, it will ask if you want to
format or not. A 10GB hard disk can be divided into 10 partitions. Each
partition has 1GB.
lUse function 8 Select Source to set the hard disk as the source.
lIn function 9 Image select a partition to store the data.
lIf there is no data in a selected partition, place a source CD into CD-ROM
and use function 9-01 Load to transmit data from CD into the selected
partition by pressing ENT. Different data can be stored in different partitions.
lSwitch to function 1 Copy by pressing ▲.Place blank CD disks into
the CD writers, and press ENT to start copying.
There are 12 functions for you to use. Function 1 is Copy. You can press▼ to select
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3.2.2 WithoutanHDD
If you don’t install a 3.5” hard disk to your copy smart plus, the operation procedures
will be as follows.
lWhen copying comes to an end, the passed CDs will eject automatically.
The default is eject automatically, but you can change it.
lThe failed CDs will remain in the writers. The default is keeping failed
CDs in the writers, but you can change it. You need to press the buttons on
the writers to take the failed CDs.
lDuring operation do not press any button on your copy smart plus, because
interruption will harm the device, and CDs will be damaged.
lPlace a source CD into CD-ROM.
lSwitch to function 1 Copy by pressing ▲ .Place blank CD disks into the
CD writers, and press ENT to start copying.
lWhen copying comes to an end, the passed CDs will eject automatically.
The default is eject automatically, but you can change it.
lThe failed CDs will remain in the writers. The default is keeping failed
CDs in the writers, but you can change it. You need to press the “eject”
buttons on the writers to take the failed CDs.
A figure of ATA-66 cable layout is on the next page.

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Please identify two different cables before hardware installation.
1. Three connectors for CD-ROM or optional HDD
2. Two connectors for CD writers
Connect toARS-2030L/
2032 IDE ports Connect to IDE
CD-ROMdrive
(Slave)
Connect to IDE hard
drive(Master)
Connect to ARS-2030L/2032
IDEports Connect toIDEWriter

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Chapter 4 Board Layout
The board layout of ARS-2030L is shown as follows.

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The board layout of ARS-2032 is shown as follows.
Host Mode ON
1 2 3 4 5 6
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6
ON
Target Mode

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Chapter 5 Functions
There are 12 functions: Copy, Test, Test & Copy, Verify, Compare, Prescan, Disc
Info, Select Source, Image, Edit Track, Setup and Advanced Setup. During operation
if you do not understand an LCD message, you can refer to Appendix 2.
5.1 Copy
Function 1 Copy is to copy data from a source CD directly into blank CD disks.
Before copying be sure that the source CD is placed into CD-ROM, or there are data
in a certain HDD partition if you have installed a hard disk. If you are not sure of real
copying, you can use Function 2 Test to simulate first.
Select function 1. Put a source CD into CD-ROM and blank CD disks into the CD
writers. CD rewriteable disks containing old data are usable, too.
After the CD-ROM and CD writers detect CDs, pressENT to start copying. LCD
will show the copying information as follows.
1.Copy
Copying- 24X 0%
650.0MB 74:00

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When copying is in progress, MB and time will decrease whereas the percentage of
completion will increase.
When copying comes to an end, LCD will show the result as follows. The passed
CDs will eject automatically.
5.2 Test
Function 2 Test is to simulate the copying progress. When simulation finishes, there
will be no data really written into CD disks.
Select function 2. Put a source CD into CD-ROM and blank CD disks into the CD
writers.
2.Test
Press ENT to start simulation. If you use CD rewriteable disks that contain data, the
old data will be quickly erased before simulation as shown below.
Erasing disc
1.Copy
OK: 03