Acard ARS-2032D ARS-2034D User manual

ARS-2030D/2030DS
ARS-2032D/2034D
Copy Smart Plus
Copyright ©2002 ACARD Technology Corp.
User’s Manual
Ver: 1.0
Release: July 2002
DVDStandalone
DVDLinkHost
ARS-2030D/DS
ARS-2032D
1-to-3
1-to-7 ARS-2034D 1-to-14

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-2030D/DS/2032D/2034D Copy Smart Plus are merely used for copy-
ing 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...................................................... 6
1.1 Features .............................................................................................. 6
1.2 Specification....................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 Installation........................................................ 8
2.1 Copy Smart Plus Only....................................................................... 8
2.2 A Whole System................................................................................. 8
2.3 A System without DVD Writers ........................................................ 8
Chapter 3 Basic Instructions............................................ 12
3.1 Buttons and LCD ............................................................................. 12
3.2 About HDD Installation.................................................................. 13
3.2.1 With a HDD.................................................................................... 13
3.2.2 Without a HDD .............................................................................. 14
Chapter 4 Board Layout .................................................. 16
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 Partition............................................................................... 31
5.9.6 Select Src Drive .............................................................................. 31
5.10 Edit Track (for CD only)............................................................... 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............................................................................................ 62
5.12.13 Switch Link-Host ....................................................................... 63
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting .............................................. 64
6.1 About LCD ....................................................................................... 64
6.2 About Error Messages..................................................................... 64
6.3 About DVD-ROM/DVD Writer..................................................... 64
6.4 About Buttons .................................................................................. 65
6.5 About DVD Writers Not Readable ................................................ 65
6.6 About High Failure Rate................................................................. 65
6.7 About Firmware Update ................................................................. 65
6.8 About Function 12 and Cancellation............................................. 66
Appendix 1 List of Functions .......................................... 67
Appendix 2 LCD Messages ............................................. 69

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Chapter 1 Introduction
ARS-2030D and ARS-2030DS are different. The former one is simply a standalone
device while the latter one can also be linked with a computer in addition to being
standalone. As for ARS-2032D and ARS-2034D, they are all standalone. The four
models are designed for copying DVD in video, audio or data form. ARS-2030D/
2030DS is for 3 DVD writers, ARS-2032D for 7 ones and ARS-2034D for 14 ones.
With any of them copying will become easy and efficient. Professional mechanism
design, multifunctional LCD and 4 simple buttons on the panel all make the four
models easy to operate. 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
lIDE to IDE Copy Controller.
lBuilt-in SCSIDE technology.
l4 (2030D/2030DS) /8 (2032D) /16 (2034D) independent IDE channels.
lPower-onselftest.
lSupport HDD.
lAutomatic format detection.
lUser-friendly interface with LCD messages.
lFast copying on high-speed DVD writers
lEasy operation without installing software and extra training.
lFirmware update through DVD-ROM.

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Humidity 15% to 90%
Dimension L 215 mm
W 150 mm
H 42 mm
Connector a 40-pin internal IDE connector, 68-pin external LVD SCSI
connector (for 2034D only)
Cable ATA-66 (under 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 Writers: Panasonic, Pioneer, RICOH
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 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
DVD writers.
lUnpack the package.
lCheck if there is any defect or malfunction.
lBe sure that voltage is set correctly.
lHDD (optional).
2.2 A Whole System
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 copy smart plus according to your needs.
lBe sure that voltage is set correctly.
2.3 A System without DVD Writers
2.1 Copy Smart Plus Only
lUnpack the package.
lCheck if there is any defect or malfunction.
lPrepare DVD-ROM and DVD writers.
lPrepare IDE case (5~10-bay chasssis).
lPrepare HDD and mobile rack (optional).
lPrepare switching power supply (300W).
lMake all IDE devices in Master mode.

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Hardware Connection of ARS-2030D/2030DS with a HDD
The hard disk must be connected to IDE 0 port and in Master mode. DVD-ROM
must be in Slave mode.
HardwareConnectionof ARS-2030D/2030DS withoutaHDD

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HardwareConnectionof ARS-2032D (1)
HardwareConnectionof ARS-2032D (2)
The hard disk must be connected to IDE 0 port and in Master mode. DVD-ROM
must be in Slave mode.

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HardwareConnectionof ARS-2034D

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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 installed hardware like DVD-
ROM, DVD writers, it will execute a self-test for seconds. When the self-test finishes,
LCD will show the messages as follows.
1. 2.
DVD Duplicator
1-3 ver: 2.03K Initialize SDRAM
Figure 1 represents ARS-2030D/2030DS. The firmware version for1-7 ARS-2032D
is 2.03S and that for 1-14 ARS-2034D is 2.03X. Figures below all represent ARS-
2030D/2030DS, but you can substitute them with the other two models.

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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 DVD
from an image file storing 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 a 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 2 partitions. Each
partition has 5GB capacity.
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 DVD into DVD-
ROM and use function 9-01 Load to transmit data from DVD into the selected
partition by pressingENT. Different data can be stored in different partitions.
There are 12 functions for you to use. Function 1 is Copy. You can press▼ to select
other functions.
lSwitch to function 1 Copy by pressing ▲.Place blank DVDdisks into
the DVD writers, and press ENT to start copying.

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lWhen copying comes to an end, the passed DVDs will eject automatically.
The default is eject automatically, but you can change it.
lThe failed DVDs will remain in the writers. The default is keeping failed
DVDs in the writers, but you can change it. To take the failed DVDs you
need to press the buttons on the writers.
lDuring operation do not press any button on your copy smart plus, because
interruption will harm the device, and DVDs will be damaged.
3.2.2 Without a HDD
If you don’t install a 3.5” hard disk to your copy smart plus, the operation procedures
will be as follows.
lPlacea sourceDVD intoDVD-ROM.
lSwitch to function 1 Copy by pressing ▲ .Place blank DVD disks into the
DVD writers, and press ENT to start copying.
lWhen copying comes to an end, the passed DVDs will eject automatically.
The default is eject automatically, but you can change it.
lThe failed DVDs will remain in the writers. The default is keeping failed
DVDs in the writers, but you can change it. To take the failed DVDs you
need to press the “eject” buttons on the writers.
A figure of ATA-66 cable layout is printed on the next page.

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Please identify two different cables before hardware installation.
1. Three connectors for DVD-ROM or optional HDD
2. Two connectors for DVD writers
ConnecttoARS-2030D/
2032D/ 2034D IDE ports Connect to IDE
DVD-ROMdrive
(Slave)
ConnecttoIDEhard
drive(Master)
ConnecttoARS-2030D/
2032D /2034D IDE ports ConnecttoIDEWriter

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Chapter 4 Board Layout
The board layout of ARS-2030D/2030DS is shown as follows.
5
**Remark: In the picture IDE devices are CD-R/RWs, but you certainly can substitute
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The board layout of ARS-2032D is shown as follows.
5
Host Made
Target Made

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The board layout of ARS-2034D is shown as follows.
5
Host Made
Target Made
5
Target Made
Target Made

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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. Among the 12
functions, Edit Track is designed exclusively for editing a collection of favorite
songs from CDs. During operation if you do not understand an LCD message, you
can see Appendix 2.
5.1 Copy
Function 1 Copy is to copy data from a source DVD directly into blank DVD disks.
Before copying be sure that the source DVD is placed onto DVD-ROM, or there are
data in a certain HDD partition if you have installed a hard disk. If you are not so
sure of real copying, you can use Function 2 Test to simulate first.
1.Copy
Select function 1. Put a source DVD onto DVD-ROM and blank DVD disks onto
the DVD writers. DVD rewriteable disks containing old data are usable, too.
After the DVD-ROM and DVD writers detect DVDs, pressENT to start copying.
LCD will show the copying information as follows.
Copying- DVD 0%
4213.4MB d:20:15

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