Condre CD Tracer User manual

Condre
CD Tracer Duplicator
User Guide

Copyright 2003, Condre Inc.
The CD Tracer CD Duplicator is used only for copying
personal data and audio tracks. Violation of the International
Copyright Laws is a criminal charge. The Condre CD Tracer
CD Duplicator is intended to be used only in legal copying
situations. Condre, Inc. is not responsible for the illegal use
or any damage in connection with the use or performance of
this system.

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................1
INTRODUCING THE CD TRACER ................................................................................................................1
FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................................1
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ( 7 DRIVE TOWER )............................................................................................1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................................2
WARRANTY INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................2
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED ....................................................................................................3
TURNING ON THE SYSTEM .........................................................................................................................3
ABOUT THE LCD PANEL DISPLAY ............................................................................................................3
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE .........................................................................................................................3
COPY AN AUDIO CD NOW!.......................................................................................................................3
MAKE MULTIPLE COPIES AT ONCE FROM A MASTER CD.........................................................................7
COPYING DATA CDS...............................................................................................................................15
OVERVIEW OF THE MENU OPTIONS.........................................................................................................19
OPERATION MODE DETAILS....................................................................................................................20
Copy ....................................................................................................................................................20
Copy and Compare..............................................................................................................................21
Emulate ...............................................................................................................................................22
Compare ..............................................................................................................................................22
Verify ...................................................................................................................................................22
External ...............................................................................................................................................22
SUB-FUNCTION DETAILS.........................................................................................................................23
Setup....................................................................................................................................................24
Show Drives.........................................................................................................................................24
Start Writers ........................................................................................................................................25
Write Method.......................................................................................................................................25
Write Speed .........................................................................................................................................26
CDROM Drive.....................................................................................................................................26
Autoloader...........................................................................................................................................27
Load Non-blank disc ...........................................................................................................................27
CD DA Load Speed .............................................................................................................................27
Eject Disc ............................................................................................................................................28
Buzzer..................................................................................................................................................28
CD+G..................................................................................................................................................29
Copycomp Eject...................................................................................................................................29
Read CD DA Index 0...........................................................................................................................30
Skip Read Error...................................................................................................................................30
Mode 2 Compare.................................................................................................................................31
Startup Command................................................................................................................................31
OTHER SYSTEM CAPABILITIES ................................................................................................................32
Setup....................................................................................................................................................32
Edit ......................................................................................................................................................32
Delete ..................................................................................................................................................32
Clear....................................................................................................................................................32
Copy x1................................................................................................................................................33
Emulate x1...........................................................................................................................................33

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Copy x2................................................................................................................................................33
Emulate x2...........................................................................................................................................33
Copy x4................................................................................................................................................33
Emulate x4...........................................................................................................................................33
Copy x8................................................................................................................................................33
Emulate x8...........................................................................................................................................33
Burn In ................................................................................................................................................33
Update .................................................................................................................................................33
INDEX ......................................................................................................................................................39
Chapter 2

Condre CD Duplicator Chapter 1 Introduction
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Introducing the CD Tracer
The CD Tracer system enables you to copy multiple CDs at once at 32X to 48X speed.
Features
32X to 48X recording speed
Disc At Once support for audio
Support for multiple CD formats, including:
-CD+G (compact disc and graphics)
- Karaoke
Multiple industrial fans for cooling
Audio track extraction for music disc compilation
System Specifications ( 7 drive tower )
Dimensions: 17”High, 7”Wide, 18”Deep
Weight: 41 lbs.
Power: Universal Power Supply (300 watt)
Duplication Speeds: 40X recording speed (3-7 drives) with internal hard drive (140 discs
per hour with normal application at max configuration)
CD Formats Support for multiple CD formats (including CD+G, Karaoke)
Other: Disc At Once support for Audio
Copy, Copy and Compare, Verification, Emulation, and Load to
Hard Drive are supported
All sizes of business card CD format are supported

Chapter 1 Introduction Condre CD Duplicator
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Installation Instructions
Unpack the CD Tracer system in a clean working area with moderate temperature control.
Confirm that the following items have been shipped with the system: power cable, user manual,
and warranty card.
Confirm that the voltage setting (AC 115/230V) is correct.
Confirm that the power input is stable and consistent. Install an uninterruptible power supply
(UPS) if necessary.
Make sure that the environment for the CD Tracer system is properly ventilated and free of dust,
excessive heat and humidity, and electronic interference.
Make sure the system is properly grounded. Do not attempt to defeat the third ground prong on
the power cable.
The system is shipped in professionally designed, foam-based external packaging. Please keep
and store this packaging for future transport or storage of the system.
Warranty Information
The CD Tracer system is guaranteed to be free from defect in materials
and workmanship for one year. The warranty is not applicable to defects or
malfunctions caused by misuse, accidents, or system changes by the end
user. Condre is not responsible for damages to data or related content by
the CD Tracer system.
NOTE: There is no need to fill out a warranty card as Condre keeps track of
all Duplicators by the serial number of the unit in a database.
Note: Condre assumes no responsibility for the illegal copying and
distribution of audio, video, and text/graphics data.
Technical Support
For detailed technical support or questions regarding the CD Tracer, contact Condre Technical
Support at 952.253.6841

Condre CD Duplicator Getting Started
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Chapter 2 Getting Started
Turning on the System
Plug the AC cord into the CD Tracer system and then into a wall outlet. Press the ON/OFF
button located in the bottom right corner of the tower unit. The LCD Panel display will light up,
indicator lights on each of the CD writer drives will flash momentarily, the ON indicator light
next to the ON/OFF button will be lit, and the system will indicate it is ready for operation by
emitting a three-tone beep.
About the LCD Panel Display
When you first turn the system on, the information displayed in the LCD Panel will indicate the
current mode of operation (e.g. copy, emulate, etc.)
If copy is not displayed in the LCD Panel Display, press the Mode button to cycle through the
list of operation modes (copy, copy+comp, emulate, compare, verify, external) until
copy is displayed. This will ensure that you are in the correct mode for the first exercise
presented in this manual, which is copying a CD to a CD (refer to page 3).
For Best Performance
All master CDs must be 40X quality. Use Condre Branded Bulk Media (CDs recommended for
best performance), which are available in 300-disc cartons.
Please consult the dealer where you purchased your unit for the recommended media.
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Getting Started Condre CD Duplicator
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Copy an Audio CD Now!
Overview This procedure explains how to set the system up for CD to CD duplication
and how to make a copy of a master audio CD.
The purpose of this procedure is to give you a quick start to using the CD
Tracer Duplicator. You will learn more advanced procedures, such as how
to set up for duplicating Karaoke CD masters, how to load various tracks
from multiple CDs into a partition on the hard drive, how to copy up to
seven CDs at a time, etc., once you have learned a few of the basic
procedures.
Select “Copy”
for the
Operation
Mode
1. Turn on the system. Note the mode of operation in the LCD display area
(copy, emulate, etc.). If copy is not already displayed as the current
mode of operation, press the Mode button until copy is displayed.
Your LCD display should look something like this:
Access the
Sub-Function
Menu
2. Press and hold the Mode button until you hear the system “chirp.” Then
release the Mode button. You should see setup displayed in the LCD
panel:
Back to
“Copy” Mode
3. Press the Go button, and note that the copy mode is once again
displayed. (In this case, all other sub-function defaults will be used, so
there is no need to change any other sub-function options at this time.)
Insert the
Master CD
4. Place the master CD in the first CD drawer. Use the Open/Close button
to open and close the CD drawer.
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Condre CD Duplicator Getting Started
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Copying an Audio CD (continued)
Insert a Blank
CD
5. Open the second CD drawer and place a blank CD in it. Close the
drawer (using the Open/Close button).
System
Automatically
Analyzes the
Operation
Once you’ve placed the CDs in their respective drawers, you will hear the
system start up. It will automatically scan the master CD to determine the
size and the duration of the master CD. Look for this information in the
LCD Display panel. It should look something like this:
In the above example, the master CD is 448 Megabytes, and is 51 minutes,
and 01 seconds in duration, 51:01.
The 1start> prompt indicates that the system is going to make one copy as
soon as you press the Go button.
Begin the
Copy Process
6. Press the Go button. The system will start the copying process. Note
that the LCD display shows Land Cstatus codes. These indicate how
many minutes have been read (L) and how many have been written (C).
When the copy procedure is finished, you will hear a three-tone beep,
the second drawer will automatically open, and the LCD panel will
indicate that one CD passed, and that zero CDs failed the operation. For
example:
Remove the
Duplicated CD
7. Remove the duplicated CD from the second drawer and close the drawer
(using the open/close button on the CD drive).
Congratulations! You have just copied your first CD from a master CD.
Remove the
Duplicated CD
8. Remove the duplicated CD from the second drawer and close the drawer
(using the open/close button on the CD drive).
Congratulations! You have just copied your first CD from a master CD.
PASS 1 FAIL 0
L 51 C51
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Getting Started Condre CD Duplicator
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Copying an Audio CD (continued)
Display the
Operation
Mode.
9. Press and hold the Mode button until it “chirps” then release. The LCD
panel will display the operation mode once again. For example:
Remove the
Master CD
10. Unless you intend to make more copies of the same master CD, remove
the master CD from the first drawer.
Repeating this
Procedure
You have already set the system up to copy from CD to CD. You can repeat
this procedure by placing a master CD in the first drawer, and a blank CD in
the second drawer, and pressing the Go button.
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