Primera DUP-11 User manual

061605-510800-(01)
CD/DVD
Dupliziersystem
USER’S MANUAL
© 2008 All rights reserved
CD/DVD/Blu-ray
Duplication System

TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE
PAGE
Welcome!...................................................................................
1
Before you start…………………………………………..........
1
LCD Front Panel………………………………………………
4
Words and Terms……………………………………………...
4
Tutorial Guide
I. Make Disc-To-Disc Copies……………………................
5
II. Make copies from the Hard Drive(For Duplicator w/ HDD
installed)…………………………………………..
12
III. Select the Duplication Speed……………………………..
24
IV. Select the Master Reading Source………………………..
27
V. Load Master Disc onto the Hard Drive……………..........
30
VI. Rename Existing Hard Drive Image Name………………
36
VII. Delete Existing Image Permanently……………………...
39
VIII. Change the SETUP settings………………………............
41
IX. Audio CD Editing…………………………………...........
43
X. Introduction to Account Management Feature…………...
53
XI. Introduction to Duplication Mode………….. …………...
58
XII. Using AutoCopy………………………………………….
62
Start Up Guide
Setup IEEE 1394 Firewire / USB 2.0 device(s)……...........
64
Menu Overview
1. COPY………………………………………...……….
65
2. TEST………………………………………….....……
65
3. COMPARE……………………………………………
65
4. TEST + COPY………………………………………..
66
5. COPY + COMPARE ………………………………...
66

TITLE
PAGE
6. VERIFY …………………………..………………….
66
7. SELECT BURN SPEED………….…………………..
66
8. SELECT SOURCE…………….……………………..
66
9. ERASE ………………..……………………………...
67
10. HDD IMAGE SETUP………….……………………..
67
Menu Overview
1. EDIT AUDIO TRACK …….….…………………….
67
12. SETUP
Language ………………….…….….………………
67
Auto Start ………………………….….……………..
67
Read Error Skip…………..……….….……………...
68
CD Write Mode ……….……………….….………...
68
Max Audio & VCD Speed.………….….…..………..
68
Buzzer ……………………………….….…..……….
69
Startup Menu ……………………….….……….........
69
Screen Saver………………….……….….………….
69
Duplication Mode…………………….….…………..
69
Counter ……………………………….….…….…….
69
DVD+R High Compatibility Mode………….….…...
70
ISRC………………………………………………….
70
Disable Drives………………………………………..
70
USB/Firewire Connection……………………………
70
13. Utility
Disc Info ………………………………….…..……...
70
Prescan ………………………………….…..……….
71

TITLE
PAGE
System Info ………………….……….….…………..
71
Device Info ………………………….….…………...
71
Load Default………………………..…….….………
71
Update Firmware…………………………….….…...
72
Save…………………………………………………...
72
14. Account Management ……………………………......
72
15. AutoCopy……………………………………………..
72
16. Shutdown……..…………………………….….….......
72
Trouble Shooting ………………………………………..........
73
Error Code…………………………………………………….
76

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Welcome!
Our duplicator is a reliable, high performance, high speed,
standalone manual tower duplicator. With its professional industrial
design and simple beginner user interface, it will make your
duplicating experience easier than ever.
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Before you start:
Before you start using this duplicator, please read the following to
ensure proper operation:
1. Important Notice:
The type of duplicator you purchase will determine the type of discs
you are able to copy. For example, if you purchased a CD only
duplicator, then you will only be able to copy onto recordable CD
formats. If you purchased a DVD duplicator, then you can copy on
to recordable DVD and CD formats. If you purchased a Blu-Ray
duplicator, then you can copy onto recordable Blu-Ray, DVD, and
CD formats. If you have a Blu-Ray capable duplicator, the term
Blu-Ray can be substituted for CD or DVD within the text of this
user manual.
2. Duplicator Limitations:
The duplicator will not copy any CD, DVD, or Blu-Ray disc that
have Copy Protection encoded inside. Typically, the movies you
purchase or rent from the store will contain copy protection.
In addition to the copy protection limitation, the duplicator cannot
copy across formats. This means that you cannot copy a DVD
master onto a recordable CD. In addition, you cannot copy the same
formats if the discs have different maximum capacity limitations.
This means that you cannot copy a single layer DVD or Blu-Ray
onto a double/dual layer DVD or Blu-Ray or vice versa. The
recordable blanks must be the same format and maximum capacity
as the master disc you intend toduplicate.

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3. Temperature Warning:
If the duplicator was stored in a location where the temperature
dropped below 32°F (0°C) within the past 24 hours, please leave the
duplicator in a warm room with temperatures at least 65°F (19°C)
for 4 hours prior to powering it on for the first time. Failure to do so
may cause irreparable harm and prevent the duplicator from
functioning.
4. External Connection Warning:
If you have an external connection installed in your duplicator, you
will see the USB/Firewire sticker(s) on your writer front drive
panel(s). In order to operate the duplicator solely as a standalone
unit (no connection to the computer), you have to make sure all of
the USB/Firewire connection(s) are off. If by any chance, the
USB/Firewire connection(s) are on, please refer to “Setup Guide:
Setup IEEE USB 2.0 / 1394 Firewire device(s)”
5. Maintenance:
It is very important to operate and keep the duplicator in a dust free,
clean environment since dust is the number 1 killer for CD/DVD
recording devices. Failure to do so may severely damage your
duplicator. We strongly suggest you place an Air Cleaner next to the
duplicator and constantly use the Air Duster (Can Air) to clear off
any dust on the surface of the duplicator.
Do not try to use the Air Duster to clean the
duplicator while the reader/writer trays are open. In
doing so, you may inadvertently blow dust into the
recording device and damage the recording device.
6. Proper Shutdown:
To avoid possible system failures, you need to shutdown the
duplicator properly. To shutdown the duplicator, you need to press
“>>” button to “16. Shutdown” and follow instructions on the screen
to shutdown the duplicator properly. Turning off your duplicator
without performing this function will increase the risk of damaging

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your duplicator.

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LCD Front Panel
The below image is for reference only. Your key assignment and appearance may differ.
: Up (Menu/Option Scroll Up)
: Down (Menu/Option Scroll Down)
: Forward; Enter; OK; Execute the function
: Backward; Escape; go back to the previous function
: Shortcut to make a copy
: Shortcut to make simulation of copying process
: Shortcut to change the duplication speed
: Shortcut to change your master reading source

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Tutorial Guide:
I. Make Disc-to-Disc Copies
This process will copy your master disc into several blank discs
simultaneously. However, due to its simultaneous nature, a good
conditioned master disc and lower recording speed is necessary
for high success rate and good quality duplications.
When you turn on your duplicator, after it has booted up, you
should see the following signifying your duplicator is ready.
1. Make sure the Master Reading Source is set to the 1st
Tray (Reading Tray).
It is very important to make sure that your current Master
Reading Source is the top tray in order to avoid unnecessary
error messages. To check the Master Reading Source, please
do the following:
a. Use UP or DOWN arrow buttons to navigate to the
following screen.
b. Press “>>” to enter Select Source Menu and you shall
see the following:
DUPLICATOR 1.00
1. COPY
DUPLICATOR 1.00
8. Select Source
Drive 1 Port 1.0
Pioneer DVD-ROM

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Make sure it is located at “Drive 1”. If not, then you need to
press the UP or DOWN navigation button to search for it.
c. Press “>>” to submit your selection.
2. Go back to “COPY” Menu.
a. Use UP or DOWN arrow button to navigate to the following
screen:
3. Start the Copy Process.
a. Now, please insert your master disc and your blank discs into
the corresponding tray(s) and press “>>” button to enter
COPY menu. You will see the duplicator mode menu like
below:
Now, you have been given two choices:
•Load and Copy
•On the Fly
For detail information, please review “Tutorial Guide XII:
Introduction to Duplication Mode.”
Once you have decided which mode you would like to run,
press UP or DOWN arrow button until your desired mode is
displayed and press “>>” button to confirm.
DUPLICATOR 1.00
1. COPY
Duplication Mode:
Load and Copy

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b. Then. you will see the Counter Selection Menu like the
following:
c. The Counter Selection Menu will let you choose how many
copies you want to make for your project. This Counter
Selection feature will allow the duplicator to count the
number of copies you’ve made and prompt you when the
desired number of copies has been made.
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 “>>” button when you see the screen above. Then skip below
and continue on to step “d”.
Or, you can select “Specify Counter” between 1 to 9999 by pressing
the UP or DOWN navigation button to the below screen:
Then please press “>>” button to submit. You shall see the screen
below:
To specify the number of copies for your project, you need to
enter/input a 4-digit number. If you are planning to specify a number
that is less than 4 digits, please fill the leading spaces with “0”s (any
leading “0” will be skipped). An example of that 4-digit number
could be “0234” (Two hundred and thirty four), or “0010” (ten).
Remember, the beginning “0”s are skipped, therefore “0010” means
“10”, which is the number 10.
Counter:
Specify Counter
Specify Counter:
[0 ] OK?
Counter:
No Counter

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To enter the number, you need to use UP or DOWN button to select
the number for each digit and use “>>” or “<<” button to move the
cursor position right or left, once you’ve finished, move the cursor to
“OK” and press “>>”. For example, if I want to specify a counter
value of 21 (twenty one). The 4-digit value would be “0021”. To
input the desired quantity, please do the following:
Make sure the cursor is located at the first position:
i. Press “DOWN” button consecutively until “0” is
displayed.
ii. Press “>>” button once to move the cursor to the next
position.
iii. Press “DOWN” button consecutively until “0” is
displayed.
iv. Press “>>” button once to move the cursor to the next
position.
v. Press “DOWN” button consecutively until “2” is
displayed.
vi. Press “>>” button once to move the cursor to the next
position.
vii. Press “DOWN” button consecutively until “1” is
displayed.
viii. Now, “0021” is displayed, press “>>” once and the cursor
moved to “OK”.
Specify Counter:
[X ] OK?

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ix. Then, press “>>” once to submit your counter value.
Now you shall see the following screen:
OR
If either one of the ABOVE 2 screens are displayed for
more than 2 minutes, please check your Master Disc or
Blank Discs for quality.
d. Please allow 5-10 seconds for the duplicator to detect your
Master Disc and Blank Discs as well. After your Master Disc
and Blank Discs have been recognized, then you shall see the
following screen:
By default, the “Auto Start” setting is set to “Auto”.
For example, if your duplicator has detected 3 blank
discs and didn’t detect any additional blank discs
within 30 seconds, then the duplication will start
automatically.
Preparing...
Waiting for Blanks
Preparing...
Waiting for Master
Preparing...
7 Disc Detected, Go?
*The “7” indicates there are 7 discs recognized by
the writer tray. Actual quantity may be different
depending on your machine.

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- “4012MB” indicates the
capacity of the master disc.
- “481MB” indicates the current
progress of the duplication in
terms of MB
- “12%” indicates the current
progress of the duplication.
- “0/21” indicates you have a
project size of 21 copies and
you have made 0 copies so far.
- “4012MB” indicates the
capacity of the master disc.
- “481MB” indicates the current
progress of the duplication in
terms of MB
- “12%” indicates the current
progress of the duplication.
- “0” indicates that you have
made 0 copies so far.
Once the number of blank discs you inserted
matches the number of discs detected on the screen.
Then press “>>” (if you are not using Auto Start or
wish to speed up the process) to confirm and the
following Processing screen will appear.
If the number of blank discs you inserted doesn’t
match the number of discs detected on the screen,
please give 10-15 seconds for the duplicator to
recognize all of your blank discs.
e. After 2 or 3 seconds of processing time, the following Copy
Progress Screen will appear.
Counter Specified No Counter
OR
It is normal to see the progress indicator stays at 0-
10% and 100% for approximately 30 seconds for CD
duplication and up to 1 minute for DVD duplication.
That is caused by the initializing and finalizing stage.
Processing...
Please Wait
Copying ... 4012MB
0 12% 481MB
Copying ... 4012MB
0/21 12% 481MB

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Once the duplication run is completed, the successful copies
will be ejected and you shall see the following screen:
O
Next, refill more blank media to continue making more
copies, or you can press “<<” to terminate your project and
go back to the main menu.
If you’ve specified a counter value for your project and your
project is completed, you shall see the following screen:
If you see above message, you can press “>>” to go back to
main menu.
If you enabled the counter and the number of discs
you have inserted is more than what you requested,
you will receive a message regarding you have
inserted more discs than what you need. You can
continue to copy or you can eject the extras.
If you happen to have any failed discs (bad copy), the
failed disc(s) will not be ejected automatically. You
need to manually eject them and throw them away if
they are write once recordable disc(s).
21 Disc Copied
Press OK to Finish
PASS 7 FAIL 0( 7)
Waiting for Blanks
- “PASS 7” indicates that you’ve
just made 7 successful copies.
- “FAIL 0” indicates that you
have no failure in this run.
- “7” indicates that you’ve
successfully copied 7 copies so
far.

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Tutorial Guide:
II. Make Hard Drive(HDD)-to-Disc Copies (For Duplicator w/
HDD installed)
Copying from the Hard Drive is the best way to make copies.
Overall, there are 4 benefits to copying from the Hard Drive:
i. Performance – Duplicating from the Hard Drive will be
able to boost the DVD duplication speed to 8x or above.
ii. Stability – Duplicating from Hard Drive will stabilize the
duplication process compared to the Disc to Disc
duplicating.
iii. Durability – Hard Drive is a much better storage device
than DVD recordable discs. First of all, DVD recordable
discs are composed of chemical materials tend to degrade
over a period of time while Hard Drives are made of
magnetic disks which will last over 100 years. Secondly,
DVD recordable discs are often exposed and can very
easily be scratched on its surface, while Hard Drives are
covered with metal and mounted inside the duplicator.
iv. Convenience – With your master discs stored inside the
Hard Drive, you can have access to each one easily. There
is no need to carry your master discs; they are all stored
inside the duplicator.
If your duplicator has a Hard Drive installed, a partition will be
created whenever you begin to load to a new partition. The
capacity of the created partition will be the same as the size of
your master disc rounded up to the next Gigabyte.
The number of partitions the hard drive can hold is determined
by the capacity of your hard drive and the size of the partitions
you created.

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For example, if you have an 80GB Hard Drive with a system
capacity of 74GB.* You can load 74 CDs or 19 DVDs (given a
4GB average capacity).
*There are many factors that could contribute to the capacity
difference between the advertised capacity and the actual
capacity:
1. Hard Drive Manufactures use conversion rate of 1GB = 1
Billion Bytes or 1000^3 Bytes. However, most Operating
Systems, including our Duplication System use standard
conversion rate of 1GB = 1.074 Billion Bytes or 1024^3
Bytes. Therefore, for an advertised 80GB Hard Drive (80
Billion Bytes), the Duplication System capacity is actually
74.5 Billion Bytes (74.5GB).
2. In addition, we round off all fractions of a GB to the lower
whole number. That means for a hard drive that has a 74.5GB
system capacity, we only recognize and utilize 74GB.
The following steps will show you how to load your master disc
into the installed Hard Drive as a partition and copy the stored
partition onto blank discs. This process is recommended for mass
volume production.
How to make copies from the Hard Drive?
When you turn on your duplicator, after it has booted up, you
should see the following signifying your duplicator is ready.
DUPLICATOR 1.00
1. COPY

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1. Make sure the Master Reading Source is set to the Hard
Drive.
It is very important to make sure the Master Reading Source is
set to the Hard Drive in order to avoid unnecessary error
messages. To check the Master Reading Source, please do the
following:
a. Use UP or DOWN arrow button to navigate to the following
screen.
b. Press “>>” to enter Select Source Menu and you shall see
the following:
Make sure it is located at “Hard Drive”. If not, then you
need to press UP or DOWN navigation button to search for
it.
c. Press “>>” to submit your selection. After your selection
has been submitted, you will see the following:
2. Load your master disc onto the Hard Drive. If you have
already loaded your master disc onto the Hard Drive, then
you can skip step 2 and go to step 3.
Hard Drive Port 0
WDC WD400EB-75CPF0
DUPLICATOR 1.00
8. Select Source
DUPLICATOR 1.00
8. Select Source

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a. Use UP or DOWN arrow button to navigate to the following
screen.
b. Press “>>” to enter Hard Drive Setup Menu and you
shall see the following:
c. Now, load your master disc on to the Hard Drive. To do
so, use UP or DOWN arrow button to navigate to the
following screen.
d. Press “>>” to enter Load Partition Menu and you shall
see the following:
DUPLICATOR 1.00
10.Hard Drive Setup
Hard Drive Setup
1.Select Partition
Hard Drive Setup
2.Load Partition
Load Partition [ 4/ 74]
Load->New Partition
*The “4” indicates the number of GB
you’ve already used on the Hard Drive .
*The “74” indicates the total capacity of your
hard drive in terms of GB.

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e. Now, you have a choice to load your master disc into a new
(empty) partition or overwrite one of the existing partitions
(if any exists, including Reserved Partition) by inputting and
modifying the name you desire; or you can simply choose
“Auto Generate” to have the system automatically generate a
partition name for you. Afterwards, simply press the UP or
DOWN arrow button to find your desired selection and press
“>>” to submit your selection. You will see the following
(unless you have chosen “Auto Generate”, then please skip to
Step “h”):
f. Now, you can name the partition you are about to load into
the Hard Drive. To enter the name, you need to use the UP or
DOWN buttons to select the character and use “>>” or “<<”
button to move the cursor position and once you’ve finished,
move the cursor to “OK” and press “>>”. For example, if you
want to name the partition for your master disc as “FUN”.
Then do the following:
Make sure the cursor is located at the first position:
i. Press “DOWN” button consecutively until “F” is
displayed.
ii. Press “>>” button once to move the cursor to the
next position.
iii. Press “DOWN” button consecutively until “U” is
displayed.
iv. Press “>>” button once to move the cursor to the
Edit Partition Name
[ ] OK?
Edit Partition Name
[x ] OK?