MicroBoards Technology QD-DVD User manual

QD-DVD
Series
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 5
Unpacking your system.............................................................................................. 5
Installation.................................................................................................................. 5
Basic Instructions....................................................................................................... 5
Buttons and LCD .................................................................................................... 5
Hardware Description............................................................................................. 6
Main Menu ................................................................................................................. 7
Setting Counters ........................................................................................................ 9
Using the QD Series Duplicator ................................................................................. 9
Copy....................................................................................................................... 9
Test ...................................................................................................................... 10
Compare .............................................................................................................. 10
Test + Copy.......................................................................................................... 11
Copy + Compare .................................................................................................. 11
Select Burn Speed ............................................................................................... 11
Select Source....................................................................................................... 11
Erase.................................................................................................................... 11
Hard Drive Setup.................................................................................................. 11
Mix Audio Tracks.................................................................................................. 12
Setup.................................................................................................................... 13
Utilities.................................................................................................................. 13
AutoCopy ............................................................................................................. 13
Shutdown ............................................................................................................. 13
The Setup Menu ...................................................................................................... 14
The Utilities Menu .................................................................................................... 16
Specifications – QD-DVD Series.............................................................................. 18
Technical Support .................................................................................................... 18
Appendix 1: List of Functions with Optional Hard Drive ........................................... 19
Appendix 2: List of Functions without Hard Drive .................................................... 20
Appendix 3: Error Messages.................................................................................... 21

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Any unauthorized modification to this equipment may result in the revocation by the FCC of the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE: 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 in a
residential installation. 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 try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•Increase the separation between the equipment and antenna
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different than that to which the receiver is connected
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This product is in conformity with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) through compliance with the following
European standards: EN 55022, EN 55024. The CE mark has been affixed in accordance with the CE
Marking Directive 93/68/EEC.
Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Issue 4:2004. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est
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Introduction
The QD-DVD Series includes models containing 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 recorders. Each is a high
speed CD and DVD Recordable duplication system from Microboards Technology, LLC. The
QD-DVD-H models include an integrated hard drive for master storage.
Regardless of the number of drives, the QD-DVD is perfect for any user requiring easy copying of
audio, video, or Data DVD/CDs. The 2-line 20 character LCD panel provides the user with status
of the duplication process, information on the process being run, master size, and other
information.
Applications suited for the QD-DVD include Pro Audio, Multimedia, Government / Education,
Software Development, Medical Imaging, and Data Interchange.
Unpacking your system
When unpacking your duplicator, confirm the following items are included:
•QD-DVD duplicator
•Power cable
•Manual
•DVD-R disc
•USB cable
•Zulu2 CD/DVD recording software
Installation Disc
If any of these items are missing, please contact Microboards Technology Technical Support.
IMPORTANT: Please keep all the packing for your QD-DVD duplicator. If your unit ever needs to
be sent in for service, it must be returned in the original packing or the warranty will be voided.
Installation
•Connect the supplied power cable to the QD-DVD duplicator and plug in to a protected
power outlet strip or UPS power supply.
Note for Installation:
1) Please verify that the voltage switch above the power connection is set correctly for
your local power specifications.
2) The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible.
3) Do not block cooling fans.
•Turn on power to the duplicator.
•The system will go through initialization and then display: 1. Copy.
•The system is now ready to use.
•For USB Mode, connect to a PC via an unoccupied USB port. To access the drive, the
External Connection mode must be turned ON in the Setup Menu (See page 14).
Basic Instructions
Buttons and LCD
There are four buttons and an LCD on the
front panel of the QD-DVD duplicator.
The LCD display shows the menu items and any status messages that may come up during
operation.
Control Name Function
▲Up Scroll up through the menu or list.
▼Down Scroll down through the menu or list.
ENT OK Execute the function. Also called OK in the Menus.
ESC ESC Go back to the previous function.

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Hardware Description
The QD-DVD system consists of a DVD reader, DVD Recorders (based on model), USB
Connection, and Controller module. An optional Hard Drive is included in the QD-DVD-H models.
The master discs always go into the DVD reader drive (top).
The blank media will always go into the DVD Recorder drives.
The power switch and power LED are also located on the front of the QD-DVD duplicator.
The USB Connection is located on the back of the QD-DVD.
The LCD display will show the different menu selections and also information pertaining to the
recording process. Here is a typical example of what is displayed during the COPY process:
DVD Reader Drive
DVD Recorder Drives
Controller Interface
Power Switch and
LED
QD-DVD 123
Copying
71%
15 3157M
Displays the function being performed,
such as Copying or Testing.
Shows the total size of the
master being copied.
Displays the number of discs
successfully burned with the
current master.
Shows the amount of data burned
to the discs currently in the
recorders.
4447M
Shows the percentage
completed for this
action.

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Main Menu
This section provides an overview of the menu options. These menu options are explained in
detail in the Using the QD Series Duplicator section starting on page 9.
Copy
Use the Copy menu to make CD and DVD copies. Before you start a copy, make sure
you have selected the correct Master Source.
Test
Use the Test menu to simulate the copy process. With simulation, write once recordable
discs such as DVD-R, or CDR will be reusable.
Note: DVD+R recordable media is not compatible with simulation mode. If you try to
simulate DVD+R copying, you will encounter failure messages. If you are using
Rewritable discs as your blank media during the simulation, the content on those
discs will be permanently erased.
Compare
Use the Compare function to perform a bit-by-bit comparison between the content of your
master disc and the contents of all discs it copied. This ensures that all of your copies are
identical to original master disc.
Note: The bit-by-bit comparison will only apply on all DVDs and Data CDs. The
readability check will be applied for other formats like Audio CDs, CD+G, and
Video CDs discs due to their lack of error correction mechanisms.
Test + Copy
Use the Test + Copy menu option to simulate the copying process initially. Then, the
duplicator performs the copy process on the blank disc(s) that passed the simulation.
Copy + Compare
Use the Copy + Compare menu option to make 100% reliable copies. After the copy
process is done, the duplicator automatically compares the copies from the content of
your original master disc.
Select Burn Speed
Use the Select Burn Speed menu option to adjust the duplication speed for the various
blank disc formats. For additional information, see Select Burn Speed on page 11.
Select Source
Use the Select Source menu option to specify which drive is being used as the master
drive. You should always select the DVD-ROM drive or the hard drive (if available) as
the source unless there is a specific need to use one of the recorders as the master
drive.
Erase
Use the Erase menu to erase your Rewritable discs.
Hard Drive Setup (if Optional Hard Drive is included)
This menu item only appears if your QD-DVD was originally purchased with the
optional Hard Drive. This option is not available on the 1-recorder model.
Use the Hard Drive Setup menu to access the Hard Drive functions. You can scroll
between the various options using the ▲Up or ▼Down button. For information on the
Hard Drive Setup functions, please see page 11.
1. Select Partition
2. Load Partition
3. Rename Partition
4. Delete Partition
5. Partition Info
6. Select Loading Drive
7. Format Hard Drive
Mix Audio Tracks
Use the Mix Audio Tracks menu option to select and burn specific tracks from Audio CDs
onto your blank CDs. This function will not operate if CD+G Support is ON (page 15).

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Setup
Use the Setup menu options to control how the Duplicator operates. You can scroll
between the various options using the ▲Up or ▼Down button.
1. Language
2. Auto Start
3. Read Error Skip
4. CD Writing Mode
5. Max Audio, VCD & CDG Speed
6. Buzzer
7. Startup Menu
8. Screen Saver
9. Duplication Mode
10. Counter
11. DVD+R High Compatibility Mode
12. ISRC
13. Disable Drives
14. External Connection
15. CD+G Support
Utilities
The Utilities menu includes a number of functions that are not related to the actual
duplication process.
1. Disc Info
2. Prescan
3. System Info
4. Device Info
5. Load Default
6. Update Firmware
7. Save
AutoCopy
The AutoCopy function simplifies the copy process. After the initial round of blanks is
burned, you only need to load the drives again and close them. Once the drives detect
the new blank media in the drives, duplication begins without you having to touch the
control panel.
Shutdown
Use this menu option to save any setting changes you may have made and turn off your
system. Once you see the “Ready to Power Off” message, you can safely turn off the
machine using the power switch.
Turning off your duplicator without performing this function increases the risk of damaging
it. Additionally, if you made any setting changes, those changes may not be saved if you
simply turn off the power to the duplicator.

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Counter:
Specify Counter
Specify Counter:
[0 ] OK?
Counter:
No Counter
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Counter:
No Counter
Preparing... 4063MB
3 Discs Detected, Go?
Setting Counters
The QD DVD Series gives you the option to set a counter so that
the machine can keep track of the number of copies made. Follow
these steps when you see a Counter Selection Menu:
The Counter Selection Menu lets you set how many copies you want to
make for your project. The Counter Selection feature tells the duplicator
to count the number of successful copies you have made and stop the job when the desired
number of copies has been reached.
You can select “No Counter” if you prefer to copy continuously with no interruption. (It will still
count the number of copies, but it will not notify you when to stop.) To select the “No Counter”,
simply press the ENT button when you see the screen above.
Or, you can select “Specify Counter” between 1 to 9999 by pressing
the ▲Up or ▼Down button to go to the Specify Counter menu:
Press the ENT button to select this option. You will see the next
Specify Counter menu.
To specify the number of copies for your project, you need to input a
four-digit number. If you need to specify a number that is less than
four digits, fill the leading spaces with zeros. Examples are “0234”
(two hundred and thirty four), or “0010” (ten).
To enter the number, you need to use the ▲Up or ▼Down button to select the number for each
digit and use the ENT button or the ESC button to move the cursor position right or left. Once
you've finished, move the cursor to “OK” and press the ENT button.
To input the desired quantity, do the following:
¾Make sure the cursor is located at the first position (First blinking position):
¾Press the ▼Down button repeatedly until “0” is displayed.
¾Press the ENT button once to move the cursor to the next position.
¾Press the ▼Down button repeatedly until “0” is displayed.
¾Press the ENT button once to move the cursor to the next position.
¾Press the ▼Down button repeatedly until “2” is displayed.
¾Press the ENT button once to move the cursor to the next position.
¾Press the ▼Down button repeatedly until “1” is displayed.
¾With “0021” displayed, press the ENT button once and the cursor moves to “OK”.
¾Press the ENT button once more to submit your counter value and start duplication.
Using the QD Series Duplicator
Copy
This process will copy your master disc on to several blank discs simultaneously.
Use the ▼▲ buttons to navigate to the 1. Copy Menu.
Insert your blank discs in the recorder drives. Next, you will see
the Counter Selection menu:
Follow the instructions shown in Setting Counters (above) to continue. Once the counters have
been set, press the ENT button to confirm.
As the blank discs are recognized, the number detected will
increase. Press the ENT button to start the duplication. If you
have Autostart set, duplication will begin either once all recorders
have been found to contain blank media or until the Autostart time
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Compare OK: 7
Fail: 0 Diff: 0
Src:01 CD-RW
Total: 15.2MB
Tgt: 00 CD-RW
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After a few seconds of processing time, one of the following Copy Progress screens will appear.
Copying... 4063MB
0/21 12% 488MB or: Copying... 4063MB 0 12% 488MB
¾“4063MB” indicates the
capacity of the master
disc.
¾“0/21” indicates you have
a project size of 21
copies and you have
made 0 copies so far.
¾“12%” indicates the
current progress of the
duplication.
¾488MB indicates the
amount of data burned
so far.
¾“4063MB” indicates the
capacity of the master
disc.
¾“0” indicates you have
made 0 copies so far.
¾“12%” indicates the
current progress of the
duplication.
¾488MB indicates the
amount of data burned so
far.
Note: It is normal to see the progress indicator stay at 0%-10% and 100% for
approximately 30 seconds for CD duplication and up to one minute for DVD duplication.
That is caused by the initializing and finalizing stages.
Once the duplication run is completed, the recorder drives will
eject and the number of successful and failed discs will be
displayed.
At this point, you can add more blank discs to the recorder drives and repeat the process. If you
have the Counter set, only the number of discs selected will be burned.
Test
The Test function is useful to determine if your master disc can be
successfully read.
This process is identical to the Copy process, with the one exception being that the discs will not
be burned to if the media supports test mode.
DVD+R media does not support test mode.
Running rewritable media in Test mode will cause any data on the discs to be erased.
Compare
The Compare function is used to compare the master disc with the
copied discs. The Compare function will only work with Data masters.
If your master disc has audio or video (VCD) on it, the Compare
function will not work.
To use the Compare function, press the ▼▲ buttons until 3. Compare is displayed.
Place your master disc into the DVD reader drive and your copied discs into the DVD recorder
drives.
Press the ENT button on the controller interface.
The duplicator will now compare the copies to the master disc.
When completed, the display will read:
Press the ▼button and the following screen will appear:
Press the ▼button again and the following screen will appear.
Use the ▼button to scroll through each drive that was used during
the Compare
Pass 3 Fail 0 ( 3)
Waiting for Blanks

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Test + Copy
The Test + Copy function first simulates the burn to the media
and then burns to the media if the Test simulation is successful.
DVD +R media does not support test mode.
Copy + Compare
The Copy + Compare function first burns to the media and then
runs a comparison of the burned discs to the master disc.
Select Burn Speed
This menu option allows you to change the duplication speed for
each of the duplication job types. Available burn speeds will
vary, depending on the model of the recorder drives installed in
your duplicator. Press the ENT button to change burn speeds.
Since speeds can be set based on media type being used or whether the hard drive is being used
as the source, press the ▼▲ buttons to navigate to the duplication type whose burn speed you
wish to change, then press the ENT button. Use the ▼▲ buttons again to display the burn
speed you would like to choose and press ENT.
When you have changed the burn speed, press ESC to return to the main menu.
Select Source
Use this menu to select which drive will be used as the master
drive, in which you would load your master disc. By default, the
top drive is set as the source.
Press the ENT button to change the source drive. Use the ▼▲ buttons to navigate through the
drives, pressing ENT when the drive you want to use is shown.
It is not recommended that you change the source to anything other than the top drive or the hard
drive unless it is necessary to do so.
Additionally, you should never select the bottom drive as the source, as this drive is used for the
USB External Connection. If the External Connection is active, the bottom drive will not be
available and the source drive will be reassigned to one of the other drives in the duplicator.
Erase
This menu option is used to erase rewritable media placed in the
recorder drives. The Erase function has 2 options:
¾Full Erase: This option erases the entire disc,
destroying all previously written data in the process.
¾Quick Erase: This option erases the index (TOC) of the Rewritable disc, not the data
section. It is much faster than Full Erase. However, the data section is still recoverable.
If you prefer the old content not to be recovered for security purpose, please perform
Full Erase.
Hard Drive Setup
This menu option is only available if you purchased your QD-DVD Series Duplicator with the
optional hard drive. It is used to access the Hard Drive functions.
If it is not already set so, you will be asked if you want the set the hard drive as the source. Press
the ENT button to set the hard drive as the source and enter the Hard Drive Setup menu.
1. Select Partition
This function is used to select the default partition on the hard drive for duplication.
Use the ▼▲ buttons to move between the available partitions, pressing the ENT
button when the partition you want is displayed. The partition selected will become the
first that is displayed after you press the ENT button when the display reads 1. Copy.

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Load Partition[231GB]
Load- New Partition
2. Load Partition
Use this function when you want to add a new master
disc partition to your hard drive.
After pressing ENT when the display reads 2. Load Partition, you will be asked to verify
that you want to load a partition. Press ENT to continue loading.
Enter in the partition name of up to 14 characters, using the ▼▲ buttons to change the
first character. Press ENT when the character you want is in the cursor position. To
leave a position blank, press ENT when the space is empty.
After entering in all 14 characters, press ENT to highlight OK on the display. If the
name is correct, press ENT. If you need to make changes, press the ESC button until
the cursor is on the character that needs to be changed.
You will be asked to verify the name one last time before the master inserted in the
reader drive is copied to the hard drive. The copy progress will be sown on the display.
Once the master disc is copied to the hard drive, the reader drive will be ejected.
The master under the partition name you entered will now be available for duplication
from the hard drive.
3. Rename Partition
The Rename Partition function allows you to change the name of an existing partition
on the hard drive.
Use the ▼▲ buttons to move through the list of partitions until you get to the partition
you want to rename. Press ENT, then use the ▼, ▲, and ENT buttons as in the Load
Partition function to change the name. Press the ENT button when the cursor is on OK
to save the new partition name.
4. Delete Partition
Use the Delete Partition function to remove a master partition that is no longer in use or
if you need to clear hard drive space for new partitions to be added. Use the ▼▲
buttons to select the partition to delete, then press ENT. You will be asked to confirm
deletion of the selected partition; press ENT if you are sure you want to remove the
partition from the hard drive.
The Delete Partition function cannot be undone.
5. Partition Info
Use the ▼▲ buttons to scroll through the loaded partitions. The type of master used,
size of the data in the partition, and the name will be displayed.
6. Select Loading Drive
By default, the drive selected as the source will be used for transferring a master from
disc to hard drive, but you can use this function to select a different source drive. Use
the ▼▲ buttons to scroll through the available drives to find the drive you want to use.
Press ENT to select the displayed drive.
This will not change the Source Drive in the Main Menu; it will only be used as the
source for loading discs to the hard drive.
7. Format Hard Drive
The Format Hard Drive function will clear all contents from the hard drive. If you want
to delete all partitions from the hard drive, this function is a quicker method than using
the Delete Partition function on each individual partition.
The Format Hard Drive function cannot be undone.
Mix Audio Tracks
If your QD-DVD Series Duplicator does not include a hard drive, the display will show this menu
item as 9, not 10.
You can use the Mix Audio Tracks feature to combine specific
tracks from multiple audio CD masters onto a single disc. Insert
your first master disc and at least one blank, then press ENT when
the display shows Mix Audio Tracks.

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Total: 4 Trk 12m:43s
*Track 6: 3m:56s
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Total: 0 Trk 0m:00s
Track 1: 4m:24s
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12. Utilities
After the master audio disc is analyzed and any blank discs recognized, you will be able to select
tracks from the master by using the ▼▲ buttons to navigate through the tracks and pressing ENT
to select the tracks you want to burn.
The top line of the display will show the number of tracks
currently selected and the total time of selected tracks. The
bottom line of the display will show the track number and time for
the current track.
If a track is selected for the audio mix, the bottom line will begin
with an asterisk ( * ). In the example to the right, 4 tracks have
been selected, totaling 12 minutes 43 seconds; track 6 is 3
minutes and 56 seconds in length and has been selected for burning, as indicated by the asterisk.
When you use the ▼▲ buttons to go past the last track, you will be asked if you are done. Press
ENT to burn the selected tracks from the current master to the blank media, or ESC to add more
tracks from the same master. If you want to add tracks from another audio CD, you will have to
burn the selected tracks from the current master before doing so.
After pressing ENT to burn the tracks, you will be asked if you are finished mixing. If you are,
press ENT and the burned discs will be finalized. If you want to add tracks from another audio
CD, press ESC and you will be asked to insert the next master. Follow the same procedure to
select and burn tracks for each master disc.
Discs must be finalized before they will be playable.
Please note that the Mix Audio Tracks function cannot be performed with the CD+G Support
setting ON.
Setup
If your QD-DVD Series Duplicator does not include a hard drive,
the display will show this menu item as 10, not 11.
The Setup menu includes many functions that affect the operation of the QD-DVD Duplicator.
Please see page 14 for more information on the Setup menu options.
Utilities
If your QD-DVD Series Duplicator does not include a hard drive,
the display will show this menu item as 11, not 12.
The Utilities menu provides you with hardware information and a few maintenance functions.
Please see page 16 for more information on the Utilities menu.
AutoCopy
If your QD-DVD Series Duplicator does not include a hard drive,
the display will show this menu item as 12, not 13.
The AutoCopy function simplifies the copy process. After the
initial round of blanks is burned, you only need to load the drives
again and close them. Once the drives detect the new blank media in the drives, duplication
begins without you having to touch the control panel (Auto Start must be set to Auto or Full).
Shutdown
If your QD-DVD Series Duplicator does not include a hard drive, the display will show this menu
item as 13, not 14.
When turning off your QD-DVD Duplicator, it is highly
recommended that you do so using the Shutdown menu option.
Not only does this function save any system settings that you
may have changed in the Setup menu, it also shuts down the
duplicator components in a safe way.
When the display reads Ready to Power OFF after selecting the Shutdown function, you can use
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The Setup Menu
The Setup menu includes many settings the user can select to customize the use of the QD-DVD
duplicator. A description of the options in the setup menu follows.
Note: You must use either the Shutdown menu or manually run the Save function from the
Utilities menu, or any changes you make to the Setup Menu settings will be lost
when you turn off your duplicator.
Language
The QD-DVD duplicator has multiple language options, with English being the default setting.
Auto Start
The Auto Start feature is used to automatically start recording, once the master disc and blank
discs are inserted into the drives. The Auto Start feature applies to Copy, Test, Test + Copy,
Copy + Compare, and Erase.
There are 3 options for this setting, Auto, Full, and Off.
•Auto: Starts the duplication process when all detect recordable media or 30 seconds has
passed after the first blank disc is recognized, allowing you to leave some recorders
empty while still using the Auto Start feature
•Full: Only starts the duplication when all drives report media as being present.
•Off: You must press the ENT button to begin the duplication process, regardless of the
number of discs loaded.
Read Error Skip
With Read Error Skip OFF, the duplicator will halt any job when the reader encounters an error on
your master disc. By changing this setting to ON, duplication will continue after finding a read
error on the master. Please note that this does not fix the error, and may result in unusable
discs.
It is strongly recommended that you do not change this setting from the default value of OFF.
CD Writing Mode
This setting allows you to change the CD writing mode between the 2 options, Disc at Once and
Track at Once. The default setting is Disc at Once, which should be used unless you have a
specific need to change the mode.
Max Audio, VCD, CDG Speed
Audio CD, Video CD and CD+G disc formats do not have internal error checking capabilities, so
duplicating at high speeds may cause more instances of errors on the copies. This setting allows
you to reduce the burn speed of these specific types of discs without lowering the burn speed of
Data CD discs.
Buzzer
The Buzzer function will turn the beeper on the controller ON or OFF. Using the default of ON, a
beep is heard when a button is pressed or when any job completes.
Startup Menu
Allows you to specify what the default menu item will be when the QD-DVD is turned on.
Screen Saver
Use this setting to enable or disable the Screen Saver feature. When this is enabled, a screen
saver is displayed whenever your duplicator has been idle for a set period of time.
Duplication Mode
This menu option can only be changed on the QD-DVD-H Series.
There are 3 options available in the Duplication Mode menu: Load and Copy, Prompt, and On
the Fly. These options do not apply if the hard drive is selected as the source.

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The Load and Copy setting will load the master to the hard drive during the first burn cycle;
subsequent burns without leaving Copy mode will use the hard drive image as the source for
added stability.
To use a new master disc in Load and Copy mode, you must press ESC to
return to the Copy menu!
The Prompt setting will ask you to specify Load and Copy or On the Fly when the Copy button is
pressed.
The On the Fly setting will use the loaded master disc in the reader drive as the source at all
times.
Counter
Use the Counter menu to enable or disable the Counter feature. The counter tells you how many
discs have copied and how many discs are left to go during the duplication process stopping the
job once the desired number of copies has been made.
DVD+R High Compatibility Mode
This feature allows you to turn the DVD+R High Compatibility Mode feature ON or OFF. The
purpose of this feature is to increase the compatibility of DVD+R media with a broader range of
DVD Video players.
ISRC
This option will allow you to enable/disable copying the ISRC code of an Audio CD. ISRC is the
serial number of the audio track that uniquely identifies the song in that audio track. This ISRC
code is commonly found in commercial Audio CDs and rarely seen on home made Audio CDs. By
enabling this feature, the duplication performance will be lowered.
Disable Drives
Use this utility to allow the system to disable certain drives/trays when certain drives/trays are
producing high failure rates.
External Connection
Use this setting to enable the bottom recorder drive to be used as an external drive connected to
your PC via a USB 2.0 connection. Please note that while this setting is ON, the bottom drive will
be unavailable for burning to the duplicator.
If you have a QD-DVD with one reader drive and one recorder drive, you will not be able to use
the duplicator while the External Connection is ON. The QD-DVD multi-drive models will function
with the remaining recorder drives as a stand-alone duplicator with the External Connection ON.
To connect the bottom drive to your PC, you will need to connect your PC and the
duplicator using the supplied USB cable. Plug the flat end of the USB cable to your
PC and the square end to the connection on the back of the duplicator, shown to
the right.
Select the Setup menu and use the ▼▲ buttons and press the ENT button the display reads
External Connection. If the display indicates that the connection is OFF, use either arrow key to
change the setting to ON, then press ENT to save the setting. The duplicator will be briefly
unresponsive as the bottom drive is released from duplication mode. Press ESC to leave the
Setup menu.
To shut off the External Connection, simply change the External Connection setting to OFF. This
setting can be changed any time both the tower and bottom drive are idle, but you may need to
remove any media from the bottom drive before the drive will be recognized again. You do not
need to disconnect the USB cable.

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CD+G Support
This feature allows CD+G content to be copied from master disc to blank CDs. The default is
OFF.
Please note that the Mix Audio Tracks function cannot be performed with the CD+G Support
setting ON.
Remember, you must use the Shutdown menu or manually
Save the settings under the Utilities menu if you want any
changes you have made to remain after the Duplicator is shut
down!
The Utilities Menu
A description of the options in the Utilities menu follows. Use the ▼▲ buttons to scroll through
the menu, pressing the ENT button when the display shows the function you want to perform.
Disc Info
The Disc Info function will display the information regarding the blank recordable media you have
loaded in the recorders. The media format, capacity, manufacture ID, and certified writing speed
of the media will be displayed.
Information regarding any master disc loaded into the reader drive will also be displayed.
Load your media into the drives before pressing ENT when the display shows Disc Info. Each
drive will be checked to see if media is present. If all drives are not filled, you will be shown the
number of discs detected and be prompted to press the ENT again.
Use the ▼▲ buttons to scroll through the drives in which media has been detected.
Prescan
The Prescan function is used to verify the readability of the master disc by scanning for bad
sectors on the master. Performing the Prescan on your masters before duplicating will help
reduce the number of duplication failures caused by a master that contains uncorrectable errors.
You should load your master into the source drive prior to pressing the ENT button when the
display shows Prescan. Your master will be scanned, with the results being displayed when the
analysis is complete.
If the results show that the master disc Failed, you should not attempt to use that master as a
source disc.
System Info
The System Info menu selection displays the model and firmware versions of the installed
controller. Use the ▼▲ buttons to scroll through the system information.
Device Info
The Device Info menu selection displays the model and firmware versions of the drives installed
in your QD-DVD Duplicator. Use the ▼▲ buttons to scroll through the device information.
Load Default
This option restores all Setup and Advanced Setup options to the default settings, as well as the
default Burn Speed and the selected Source drive settings.
Update Firmware
Use the Update Firmware menu option to update the programming on your Duplicator. To update
the firmware, you will need to have the correct firmware file burned to a CD.
Please note that “drag-and-drop” burn methods such as the Windows XP burn utility generally will
not be recognized as valid as the disc format they create is not recognizable by the duplicator.

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Use a disc burning application such as the Zulu2 Disc Burning application provided with your QD-
DVD to burn the Update files to a CD.
Firmware Updates should only be performed after contacting Technical Support to ensure
that you are attempting to install the correct firmware for your duplicator.
Save
This function will save any system settings that you have changed since the last time the
duplicator was booted. This function is part of the process that occurs when you run the
Shutdown process from the Shutdown menu.

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Specifications – QD-DVD Series
•Max Read Speeds: CD 48x, DVD 16X
•Max Write Speeds: CD 48x, DVD 24X
•System Display LED
•Write Method Auto Detect (DAO, TAO)
•Operation Mode COPY, TEST,
PRESCAN
•Firmware Upgrade Via CD-ROM
•AC Input: 115/230 VAC; 8/5 AMPS MAX;
50-60Hz
•Maximum Operating Temperature: 25
Degrees C.
•Relative Humidity: 30% - 80% non-
condensing.
•Supported Formats: CD-ROM Mode 1 & 2 CD-DA, CD-ROM/XA Video CD, Game CD, Mix Mode,
Multisession, HFS CD Bridge, Photo CD, CD Extra, CD Text; DVD-ROM,
DVD-+R, DVD-+RW, DVD-+R DL, DVD-VIDEO
CAUTION: Disconnect AC Power Cord Before Servicing. High Voltages Present with Unit Powered Off and
Line Cord Connected.
Technical Support
For technical questions or support issues, contact Microboards Technology technical support:
United States
PH: 952-556-1639
FAX: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.microboards.com
Europe
PH: [phone]
www.microboards.co.uk
Japan
PH: 03-3561-2266
www.microboards.co.jp
Please have the Model and Serial Number of your QD-DVD available when contacting Technical
Support.
Your master discs should always be clean and free of scratches. If you notice
your master disc has a dirty or scuffed data surface, you should replace the
master as soon as possible!
Remember – the quality of duplication depends on the quality of master and blank discs used!
Model Recorders Dimensions, inches
(H x W x D) Weight (lbs) Buffer (MB) Power Rating
QD-DVD 1 6.75 x 7.5 x 11.5 11 lbs 32
Rated: 100-240V~, 47-63 Hz
Output: 5Vdc, 5A; 12Vdc, 5A
85W Max
QD-DVD-123 3 11 x 7.5 x 17.5 21 lbs 64
QD-DVD-125 5 17.75 x 7.5 x 17.5 28 lbs 128
QD-DVD-127 7 17.75 x 7.5 x 17.5 31 lbs 128
Rated: 115/230V~, 8/5A, 60/50Hz
Output: 5Vdc, 18A; 12Vdc, 20A
320W Max
QD-DVD-1210 10 24.5 x 7.5 x 16.5 43 lbs 128
Rated: 115/230V~, 8/5A, 60/50Hz
Output: 5Vdc, 25A; 12Vdc, 28A
400W Max

Appendix 1: List of Functions with Optional Hard Drive
1. Copy
2.Test
3. Compare
4. Test + Copy
5. Copy + Compare
6. Select Burn Speed
7. Select Source
8. Erase
9. Hard Drive Setup
1. Select Partition
2. Load Partition
3. Rename Partition
4. Delete Partition
5. Partition Info
6. Select Loading Drive
7. Format Hard Drive
10. Mix Audio Tracks
11.Setup
1. Language
2. Auto Start
3. Read Error Skip
4. CD Writing Mode
5. Max Audio, VCD & CDG Speed
6. Buzzer
7. Startup Menu
8. Screen Saver
9. Duplication Mode
10. Counter
11. DVD+R High Compatibility Mode
12. ISRC
13. Disable Drives
14. External Connection
15. CD+G Support
12. Utilities
1. Disc Info
2. Prescan
3. System Info
4. Device Info
5. Load Default
6. Update Firmware
7. Save
13.AutoCopy
14. Shutdown

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Appendix 2: List of Functions without Hard Drive
1. Copy
2.Test
3. Compare
4. Test + Copy
5. Copy + Compare
6. Select Burn Speed
7. Select Source
8. Erase
9. Mix Audio Tracks
10.Setup
1. Language
2. Auto Start
3. Read Error Skip
4. CD Writing Mode
5. Max Audio, VCD & CDG Speed
6. Buzzer
7. Startup Menu
8. Screen Saver
9. Duplication Mode
10. Counter
11. DVD+R High Compatibility Mode
12. ISRC
13. Disable Drives
14. External Connection
15. CD+G Support
11. Utilities
1. Disc Info
2. Prescan
3. System Info
4. Device Info
5. Load Default
6. Update Firmware
7. Save
12. AutoCopy
13. Shutdown