LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 User manual

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LaCie Dupli Disc CD125
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Table of Contents
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Foreword 4
Precautions 6
1. Introduction 8
1.1. A Few Words About Copyright Laws 8
1.2. Data Safety 9
1.3. Manual Updates 9
2. Getting To Know Your LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 10
2.1. Supported CD Formats 10
2.2. Supported Logical Formats 10
2.3. LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 - Views 11
2.3.1. Front View 11
2.3.2. Control Panel 12
2.3.3. Back View 13
3. Setting Up Your LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 14
3.1. Turning On Your LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 14
3.2. Turning Off Your LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 15
4. Functions of Your LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 16
5. Using Your LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 18
5.1. Copy 18
5.2. Test 19
5.3. Test & Copy 20
5.4. Verify 21
5.5. Compare 22
5.6. Prescan 23
5.7. Disc Info 24
5.8. Select Source 24
5.9. Image 25
5.10. Edit Track 25
5.11. Setup 28
5.11.1. Language 28
5.11.2. CD Burn Speed 29
5.11.3. DVD Burn Speed 29
5.11.4. Read Speed 29
5.11.5. Auto Start Drive 30
5.11.6. Startup Drive Menu 30
5.11.7. Auto Verify 31
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5.11.8. Auto Compare 31
5.11.9. Auto Prescan 31
5.11.10. Eject Disc 32
5.11.11. Burn On The Fly 32
5.11.12. Burn Mode 32
5.11.13. Display Time 33
5.11.14. Button Sound 33
5.11.15. Device Info 33
5.11.16. System Info 34
5.11.17. Quick Erase 34
5.11.18. Full Erase 35
5.11.19. Auto Close Tray 35
5.12. Advanced Setup 36
5.12.1. UnderRun Protect 36
5.12.2. Overburn 36
5.12.3. Read Error Skip 36
5.12.4. Format HDD 36
5.12.5. Verify HDD 36
5.12.6. Burn In 37
5.12.7. Update Firmware 37
5.12.8. Compare Firmware 37
5.12.9. Hardware Diagonistic 37
5.12.10. Load Default 37
5.12.11. CD+G 37
5.12.12. ISRC & MCN 37
5.12.13. Switch USB Mode 37
5.12.14. CD-Text 37
6. Troubleshooting 38
6.1. About The LCD Display Screen 38
6.2. About Error Messages 38
6.3. Errors With The CD Drives 38
6.4. Errors With Control Panel Buttons 38
6.5. High Disc Failure Failure Rates 38
6.6. Emergency Ejection CDs 39
6.7. Display Screen Messages 39
7. Contacting Customer Support 42
8. Warranty 43

Foreword
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Copyrights
Copyright © 2004, 2005 LaCie. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without
the prior written consent of LaCie.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners.
Changes
The material in this document is for information only and is subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have
been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, LaCie assumes no liability resulting from errors or
omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. LaCie reserves the right to make changes or
revisions in the product design or the product manual without reservation and without obligation to notify any person of such
revisions and changes.
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement (FCC)
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference
by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antennas.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the reseller or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded cables and I/O cards must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Tested To Comply
With FCC standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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Canada Compliance Statement
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Manufacturer’s Declaration for CE Certification
We, the LaCie Group SA, solemnly declare that this product conforms to the following European standards:
Class B, EN55022 (Harmonized with CISPR22).
The CE marking applied to this product symbolizes LaCie’s declaration of conformity with the following applicable directives
of the European Union:
- 73/23/EEC Low Voltage directive
- 89/336/EEC EMC Directive
Class I Laser product
This equipment is certified to comply with DHHS Rule 21 CFR Chapter I, subchapter J in effect as of the date of manufacture.
This equipment is classified as a Class I Laser product and no hazardous laser radiation is emitted outside the drive.
Laser Specification
Class I Laser product
Wave Length: 635-675 nm / 640-66 nm, 775-815 nm
Laser Power: No hazardous radiation is emitted.
Caution! LaCie duplicators have been designed for desktop duplication only and should not be considered either as
a system suited to large-scale duplication or as an industrial duplicator.

Precautions
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Health, Safety, Media and General Use Precautions
The CD duplicator you have just purchased includes a laser diode device, which classifies it as a "Laser Class I" product. This
laser is not dangerous for the user under normal operating conditions. However, we strongly advise you not to place any
reflective objects in the disc loading system due to the risk of exposure to laser emissions that may be reflected by such
objects.
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to use your LaCie duplicator safely and correctly. Respecting these guidelines
will help to avoid the possibility of personal injury to yourself or others, as well as to prevent damage to your device and
other computer equipment. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Health And Safety Precautions
• Read this User's Manual carefully, and follow the correct procedure when setting up the device.
• Do not look inside or place your hand over the open CD tray. Never look directly or indirectly (with a mirror) at the laser
diode, even when the device is not in operation. If you expose your eyes or skin to the lasers inside your duplicator’s drives,
you risk damage or loss of your vision or other personal injury.
• Do not open your duplicator or attempt to disassemble or modify it. Do not insert your fingers into the drives. Never insert
any metallic object into the drives to avoid any risk of electrical shock, fire, short-circuiting or dangerous emissions. Your
duplicator contains no user-serviceable parts. If it appears to be malfunctioning, have it inspected by qualified LaCie service
staff.
• Never expose your device to rain or chemical products, or use it near water or in damp or wet conditions. Never place
containers on it containing liquids that may spill into its openings. Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock, short-
circuiting, fire or personal injury.
General Use Precautions
• Do not expose the device to temperatures outside the 5° C to 45° C (41° F to 104° F) range. Doing so may damage the
device or disfigure its casing. Avoid placing your drive near a source of heat or exposing it to sunlight (even through a
window). Inversely, placing your device in an environment that is too cold or humid may damage the unit.
• Always unplug the duplicator from the electrical outlet if there is a risk of lightning or if it will not be used for an extended
period of time. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting or fire.
• Use only the power supply shipped with the device.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the duplicator or use excessive force on its buttons, connectors and tray. Doing so
increases the risk of damage to the device.
• Always place your duplicator in a horizontal position before using it. Otherwise, it may fall, causing damage to the device
and/or corruption or loss of data.
• Always remove any discs from the disc trays before transporting your duplicator. Otherwise, written data may be destroyed
or the drives’ internal components may be damaged.

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• Never use excessive force on the disc loading system; discs should be inserted effortlessly into your drives.
• Protect your duplicator from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. Dust can build up inside the device,
increasing the risk of damage or malfunction.
• Never use benzene, paint thinners, detergent or other chemical products to clean the outside of the drive. Such products will
disfigure and discolour the front panel and casing. Instead, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the device.
• Never move the drive while it is operating. Always allow at least 30 seconds after spin down before moving the drive.
• Never close or lock the front door before the selected duplication, verification or erasing process is underway, as indicated
on the LCD screen.
Media Precautions
• Do not use or store CD-ROM discs and blank CD-R/RW discs in places which are dirty or dusty; which are subject to
extreme temperatures; which are warm, humid or favourable to condensation; or which are exposed to direct sunlight.
• Do not use cracked, warped or damaged discs.
• Do not touch or write on the disc’s reading/writing surface.
• Do not drop, bend, flex or place any heavy objects on the disc.
• Do not apply any disc labels that may come off inside the drive.
• Store discs in their protective sleeves or cases when they are not being used.
• Do not incinerate unwanted or unusable discs: discs that are no longer used should be disposed of properly according to
local rules and regulations.
• Do not mix CD-R and CD-RW media when duplicating. When duplicating a master disc, use either only all CD-R or all CD-
RW media in the target drives. Otherwise, a duplication error will occur.
Caution! The drive's warranty may be void as a result of the failure to respect the precautions listed above.
Caution! LaCie duplicators have been designed for desktop CD and DVD duplication only and should not be con-
sidered either as a system suited to large-scale duplication or as an industrial CD/DVD duplicator.

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1. Introduction
Your LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 is a smart and easy-to-use device dedicated CD duplication, bringing you the following
features:
• One IDE CD-ROM drive of the latest generation with multi-read features;
• Five IDE CD-RW drives that can record almost any type of data on CD-R and CD-RW discs;
• A duplication controller that automatically recognizes the data format of the disc you have inserted
in the CD-ROM drive;
• A sturdy casing with an integrated power supply.
As a true stand-alone duplication solution, your LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 is completely autonomous, requiring no software or
computer to duplicate CDs. Its various functions allow you to make copies of a master disc at once for quick, easy duplication.
To ensure fail-proof duplication, the LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 provides a duplication Test function, allowing you to simulate a
recording without actually recording to the blank disc. We recommend using this feature if you feel your master or target CD
media may be scratched or damaged. This will help you to use your blank media more efficiently.
With its Verify and Compare functions, you can check that your duplicated media will be read properly and that your burned
data have been duplicated correctly.
1.1. A few Words About Copyright Laws
Your new LaCie duplicator opens up a whole world of possibilities for copying data and audio onto disc. Please be
responsible in your use of this wonderful technology. Before copying anything onto a CD-R or CD-RW discs, make sure you
are not violating any copyright laws.
Most software companies allow licensed owners to make one (1) backup or archive copy of their software. Check your
software's license agreement for specific details. Using these devices to duplicate more than one personal copy of CD-ROM,
CD-DA (audio) CD software or any other CD protected by copyright is strictly prohibited. Copying audio CDs for distribution
to third parties is illegal and punishable by law. LaCie cannot be held responsible for the inappropriate use of these devices.

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1.2. Data Safety
LaCie and its suppliers accept no liability for any loss of data or any other damage, whether direct or indirect, resulting from
the use or malfunction of this product. As a precaution, it is recommended that the discs be tested after they have been written
to. Please ensure that a backup copy of any important data is made on a separate storage unit in order to have a safe copy
in the event of data loss or corruption. Under no circumstances do LaCie or its suppliers guarantee the reliability of the CD
media used in this drive.
1.3. Manual Updates
LaCie is constantly striving to give you the most up-to-date, comprehensive User’s Manuals available on the market. It is our
goal to provide you with a friendly, easy-to-use format that will help you quickly install and utilize the many functions of your
new device.
If your manual does not reflect the configurations of the product that you purchased, please check our Web site for the most
current version available.

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2. Getting To Know Your LaCie Dupli Disc CD125
2.1. Supported CD Formats
Your LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 can duplicate the following CD formats:
2.2. Supported Logical Formats
Your LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 supports the following logical formats:
• CD-ROM Mode 1
• CD-ROM Mode 2
• CD-ROM XA Mode 2 Form 1
• CD-ROM XA Mode 2 Form 2
• CD-DA (audio)
• CD-Text
• Photo CD Single Session
• Photo CD Multi Session
• Video CD
• CD-Extra
• CD-I (FMV)
• ISO 9660
• UDF Fixed Packet mode
• UDF Variable Packet mode
Caution! The LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 cannot duplicate copy-protected CDs.

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2.3. LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 – Views
2.3.1. Front View
On / Off Button
CD-RW Drive n°5
CD-RW Drive n°4
CD-RW Drive n°3
CD-RW Drive n°2
CD-RW Drive n°1
CD-ROM Drive
Control Panel

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2.3.2. Control Panel
LCD Display Panel: Shows which function is being performed and displays messages.
Up Arrow: Push this button to scroll up through the functions and menus.
Ent Button: Push this button to start a selected function or access the setting in a selected menu.
Esc button: Push this button to cancel a selected function or go back to another menu.
Down Arrow: Push this button to scroll down through the functions and menus.
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1
3
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2.3.3. Back View
Fans - Helps keep your LaCie Dupli
Disc CD125 cool during operation.
Do not block and ensure there is
sufficient space to allow for proper
operation.
Power Supply Connector - This is
where you plug in the power supply
cable supplied with your LaCie Dupli
Disc CD125.
Serial Number Sticker - This is the
Serial Number of your device. Write
down the serial number and keep it in
a safe place, because you will need to
provide the number in the event you
have to call LaCie Technical Support
for any reason in regard to the drive’s
performance. The serial number
would also come in handy if your
drive is lost or stolen.
Voltage Setting - Set the voltage set-
ting of your duplicator. Please make
sure that the voltage setting doesn't
differ from that of your main power
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3. Setting Up Your LaCie Dupli Disc CD125
3.1.Turning On Your LaCie Dupli Disc CD125
Setting up your LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 is a snap – just follow these basic steps:
1) Set-up your LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 on a flat surface, in an appropriate place.
2) Check the voltage setting at the back panel of your duplicator.
3) Connect the provided AC cable to the back of the LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 and the other end to
a properly grounded outlet.
4) Turn on the LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 using the On/Off switch located on the front of the device.
Once the LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 is turned on, the following messages will appear:
CD Duplicator
1-7 ver: 1.6A
OS booting ...
1
OS booting ...
10
OS booting ...
20
Caution! Before connecting your LaCie Duplicator to the main power source and switching it on, please check the
voltage setting located at the back panel of this device next to the power socket. You should use a screwdriver to
change the voltage setting if it differs from that of your mains power source.

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Then LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 will display:
The COPY function is the first function you can use. Your LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 features 11 other functions.
Press the button to see and access the other functions.
3.2. Turning Off The LaCie Dupli Disc CD125
To turn off the LaCie Dupli Disc CD125, wait until all duplications have finished, and then push the On/Off switch on the front
of the device. The unit will power down and its RAM memory will be erased.
PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW CAREFULLY
1. Copy
Important Info: Depending on the type of drives, the LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 may have a different initialization
sequence. The "OS booting sequence" can take 20 seconds or less.
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Caution! Do not turn off the LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 during duplication. Doing so will cancel the duplication, mak-
ing the CD-R or CD-RW media unusable and may damage the unit.
Caution! If you have to switch your duplicator on after switching it off, you MUST wait at least 10 seconds before
switching it on again otherwise the system may operate abnormally.

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4. Functions Of Your LaCie Dupli Disc CD125
From the initial display, there are 11 functions available in your Dupli Disc CD125:
The functions Setup and Advanced Setup have sub-menus which give you more options for changing the settings of your
duplicator.
Setup submenus:
Advanced Setup submenus:
• Language
• CD Burn Speed
• Read Speed
• Auto Start Drive
• Startup Menu
• Auto Verify
• Auto Compare
• Auto Prescan
• Eject Disc
• Burn On The Fly
• Burn Mode
• Display Time
• Button Sound
• Device Info
• System Info
• Quick Erase
• Full Erase
• Auto Close Tray
• Copy
• Verify
• Disc Info
• Setup
• Test
• Compare
• Select Source
• Advanced Setup
• Test & Copy
• Prescan
• Edit Track
• Under-Run Protect
• Overburn
• Read Error Skip
• Burn In
• Update Firmware
• Compare Firmware
• H/W Diagnostic
• Load Default
• CD+G
• ISRC & MCN
• CD-Text
• Multi-Session DVD
Important Info: Don't change or modify the settings of your duplicator if you don't know how to process or the
meaning of this change.
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EDIT TRACK function
This function is exclusively designed for editing a collection of favourite songs from one or several CDs.
Refer to the information published in this User's Manual to know how to use this function.
Important Info: The Edit Track function doesn't operate with MP3 CDs, only with Audio CDs.
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Caution! The Master Audio CD(s) must comply with the Red Book specifications – Audio CD – when using the Edit
Track function.

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5. Using Your LaCie Dupli Disc CD125
The LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 is able to duplicate CD media.
5.1. Copy
The Copy mode allows you to copy data directly from a source CD disc onto a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc. Before copying,
make sure that the source disc is placed into the CD-ROM drive. After the initialization process has finished, check the Dupli
Disc CD125 displays the following screen:
or press the button until the function 1. Copy is displayed.
1. Place a source CD disc into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Place one blank CD media into the CD-RW drive(s). You can use from 1 to 5 CD-RW drive(s), depending on the number of
copies you would like to get.
3. After the drives have detected the source media, press the button to start the duplication.
4. The Display screen will show similar information during the copy process:
- 0% = percentage of completion. This number will increase during the duplication until 100%.
- xxx.x MB = total size of your source media. "MB" stands for Mega Bytes.
- X:XX = duration of time for this duplication. It will decrease during the duplication.
Important Info: You can cancel a function at almost anytime by pressing the button for 2 seconds.
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1. Copy
Copying - CD 0%
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5. When the copying is completed, the LCD display screen will show the results similar to the following:
The LaCie Dupli Disc CD125 will automatically eject the finished disc. It also displays the total number of successful duplica-
tion.
5.2. Test
The Test function is designed to simulate the copying process, and does not write data to the blank disc.
Once the initialization is completed and the 1. Copy menu is displayed, press the on the control panel once to scroll
to the 2. Test menu.
1. Place a source CD disc into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Place one blank CD media into the CD-RW drive(s). You can use from 1 to 5 CD-RW drive(s), depending on the number of
copies you would like to get.
3. Press the button to start testing the source media.
The LCD display screen will show similar information during the Test process:
1. Copy
OK: 01
2. Test
Important Info: If you use CD-RW rewritable media which already contains data on it, the Dupli Disc CD125 will
erase the Table of Content (TOC) and overwrite the data previously recorded prior to the simulation.
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Testing - CD 0%
xxx.x MB X:XX

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When the process is completed, the LCD display screen will show results similar to the following:
5.3. Test & Copy
The Test & Copy function first tests the source and blank discs. If the test is OK, the copy process will then start automatically.
Once the initialization is completed and the 1. Copy menu is displayed, press the on the control panel twice to scroll
to the 3. Test & Copy menu.
1. Place a source CD disc into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Place one blank CD media into the CD-RW drive(s). You can use from 1 to 5 CD-RW drive(s), depending on the number of
copies you would like to get.
3. Press the button to start testing the source media.
After the Testing is completed, the Copying process will begin automatically, and the LCD display screen will show similar
information during the Copying process:
Important Info: If you need to stop the test during the testing process, this will not affect the CD disc. If you are
using a CD-RW disc, the data will be erased first.
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2. Test
OK: 02
3. Test & Copy
Testing - CD 0%
xxx.x MB X:XX
Copying - CD 0%
xxx.x MB X:XX