Teac CD-R-Dupli-4 User manual

CD Copy Station CD-R-Dupli-4
User's manual
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To ensure the smooth handling of your warranty please write the serial number of
your drive into the box.In the case of warranty you are expected to send it together
with a copy of your invoice to your nearest TEAC sales representative.

•Copyright ©2001, TEAC Deutschland GmbH. All rights re-
served.First edition: March 2001
•Company and product names provided herein are trade-
marks of their respective companies.
•Changes in specifications and features may be made with-
out notice or obligation.

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New:
Now with 12x recording speed
Note: CDs can be copied with max 8x speed.

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Contents
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 33
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.......................................... 33
IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers) ............................................. 33
IMPORTANT (for U.S.A. Customers).......................................... 34
For the Consumers in Europe.................................................... 34
STANDALONE OPERATION OF CD-R-DUPLI-4 ........................... 35
OPERATION IN PC MODE ............................................................. 35
1.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................... 36
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ......................................................... 39
2.1 Installing the CD-R-Dupli-4 .................................................. 40
2.2 Parts of the CD-R-Dupli-4 .................................................... 41
2.3 Basic Operations.................................................................. 43
3.MODES ....................................................................................... 45
3.1 Disc Copy ............................................................................. 45
3.2 Test Write Mode.................................................................... 47
3.3 Possible Problems When Copying or in Test Write Mode .... 48
3.4 Compare CD-ROM............................................................... 50
3.5 Play AudioTrack ................................................................... 52
3.6 Setting the Writing Speed .................................................... 54
4.SPECIFICATION ......................................................................... 55
5.TECHNICAL SUPPORT.............................................................. 55
Technical Service Depots (Europe)............................................ 56
WARRANTY ................................................................................... 57

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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
The stand-alone CD Copy Station reproduces CDs without any PC
connection, software or adapter cards. It is equipped with four TEAC
SCSI Writers and a 32x SCSI CD-ROM drive, and so can copy CDs
quickly and without any problems –the data are simply read by the
CD-ROM. So: insert the “master CD”, put the blank CDs into the re-
corders and start the burn procedure at the press of a button.It could
not be any easier!
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the
cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate
safety approved extension fead or consult your dealer. If nonetheless
the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose the plug imme-
diately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to
the mains supply.
If this product is not provided with mains plug, or one has to be fitted,
then follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT:
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW EARTH
BLUE NEUTRAL
BROWN LIVE
WARNING:
This apparatus must be earthed.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not
correspondwith the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your
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The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the
safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE, must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L, or coloured RED.
When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should
be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
IF IN DOUBT –CONSULT AN APPROVED ELECTRICIAN.
IMPORTANT (for U.S.A. Customers)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A 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 environ-
ment.This equipmentgenerates,uses,andcan radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operationofthisequipmentinaresidental area is likelytocauseharmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the inter-
ference at his own expense.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly
approved byTEAC Deutschland GmbH for compliance could
void the users authority to operate this equipment.
For the Consumers in Europe
WARNING
This is a Class A product in a domestic environment. This
product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
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STANDALONE OPERATION OF CD-R-DUPLI-4
Important Hint according Standalone Operation
To avoid malfunction the CD-R-Dupli-4 can not be con-
nected to a PC while it is operated in standalone mode.
Pleasedisconnect the SCSI cablesbetweenthecopy sta-
tion and PC before the CD-R-Dupli-4 is switched on. To
ensureerrorfree operationboth SCSIterminatorswhich
were shipped with the unit have to be plugged into the
connectors on the backside of the unit.
OPERATION IN PC MODE
To operate the CD-R-Dupli-4 with a personal computer the external
SCSIterminatorshave to be disconnected.To operate the CD-R-Dupli-
4 the PC must be equipped with two separate SCSI controllers.The
connections between the CD-R-Dupli-4 and the PCs controller(s) are
made with two appropriete SCSI cables.The software package which
is shipped with the unit makes several additional functional features
available as for example the combining of copy contents with the PC.
Please refer to the manual of the software package for further details.
Important Hint according the PC Mode
When using the copy station in PC Mode the controls at
the CD-R-Dupli-4 are not allowed to be operated under
any circumstances.
Important
Please ensure the proper termination of the SCSI bus at the PC.
The SCSI IDs are factory preset and cannot be changed.The
upper SCSI connector makes the master drive (SCSI ID 1)
and the two CD recorders with the SCSI ID's 2 and 3 avail-
able. The lower connector serves to control the two CD re-
corders with the SCSI ID's 4 and 5.
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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
–Read all of these instructions.
–Save these Instructions for later use.
–Follow all warnings and instructions later on the audio equip-
ment.
1) Read Instructions –Allthesafetyand operating instructions should
be read before the product is operated.
2) Retain Instructions –The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3) Head warnings –All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4) Follow Instructions –All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5) Cleaning –Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
6) Attachments –Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7) Water and Moisture –Do not use this product near water –for
example near bath rub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tab, in a
wet basement; or near a swimming pool;and the like.
8) Accessories –Donot place this product on an unstablecart,stand,
tripod, bracket, or table.The product may fall, causing serious injury to
persons, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or
sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions,andshould use amounting accessory rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
9) A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product
and cart combination to overturn.
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10) Ventilation –Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to pro-
tect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or
covered.The openings should never be blocked by placing the product
ona bed, sofa,rug,or other similiar surface.Thisproduct should notbe
placedinabuilt-ininstallationsuchasabookcaseor rackunlessproper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered on.
11) Power Sources –This product should be operated only from the
typeof power source indicated on the marking label.Ifyouare not sure
of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer
or your local power company.
12) Grounding or Polarization –This product may be equipped with
apolarized alternating-current line plug (a plug havingone bladewider
than the other).This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.This
is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
yourelectrician to replace yourobsoleteoutlet.Donot defeatthesafety
purpose of the polarized plug.
13) Power-Cord Protection –Power-supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the prod-
uct.
14) Lightning –For added protection for this product during a light-
ning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cables system.
Thiswill prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
15) Overloading –Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in the risk of fire or
electric shock.
16) Object and Liquid Entry –Never push objectsof anykind into this
product throughopenings as theymay touchdangerous voltagepoints
or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
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1.Important Safety Instructions
17) Servicing –Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
18) Damage Requiring Service –Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the fol-
lowing conditions:
a) When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the op-
eratinginstructionsasanimproper adjustment of other controlsmay
resultin damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance –this
indicates a need for service.
19) Replacement Parts –When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by
the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shocks, or other
hazards.
20) Safety check –Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to deter-
mine that the product is in proper operating condition.
21) Heat –The product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including
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2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The CD-R-Dupli-4 CD duplicator provides you with a quick and simple
method of copying your original audio material in CD format at more
than real-time speeds, using easily-obtainable, low-cost CD-R media,
with no auxiliary equipment or computer system required. It it espe-
ciallyusefulforduplicating materialproducedusingtheTEACCDWriter
series on CD-R media.The CD-RT-Standalone/4 can also be used to
duplicate CD-ROM material of which you own copyright or for which
you have appropriate permission.
NOTE
Thisproduct is designed to aid professionalusers in publishing
small CD-based circulations. To copy and distribute CDs you
have to ownthecopyright, or the permission from the copyright
owner or the rightful licensor.Unless you own the copyright, or
have obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright
owner or the rightful licensor, your unauthorized recording, re-
productionor distributionthereof, may result in severeciviland
criminalpenalties under copyright laws and international copy-
right treaties. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact
your legal advisor. Under no circumstances will TEAC
Deutschland GmbH be responsible for any consequences of
any illegal copying performed using the CD-R-Dupli-4.
Depending on the quality of the source CD, it is possible to copy mate-
rial at up to eight times the real-time rate (selectable from the front
panel), making it convenient for rapid duplication of a number of iden-
tical discs, etc.
Please consider that it is impossible to copy UDF-CDs (Incremental
Packet Writing).CD-RW media cannot be written in standalone mode.
Please consider also that copying of CDs with copy protection or
scratched surface may be impossible.
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NOTE
Although the operation of the CD-R-Dupli-4 is relatively
straightforward,westronglysuggest that youreadthis manual
before starting operations. There are a few factors affecting
the production of CD-R discs using the CD-R-Dupli-4 which
may not be immediately obvious.
2.1 Installing the CD-R-Dupli-4
There are no connections to be made to and from the CD-R-Dupli-4
other than the power connection on the rear Panel, as the unit is com-
pletely self-contained.
The Rear Panel of the CD-R-Dupli-4
2.General Description
Power supply
External SCSI
connector
Fan
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2.2 Parts of the CD-R-Dupli-4
The power cord has to be plugged into a power supply that matches
the voltage shown on the rear panel label.The rear panel also offers
two external SCSI connectors.
The following refer to front panel items only.
➀POWER switch
Press this switch once to power on the unit, and again to turn it off.
➁Display
The 2 x 16 LCD display displays the menus and submenus available,
andalso providesinformation on thestatus of the current operation,as
well as displaying error messages, etc.
2.General Description
E N T E R
M O D E
➁➂
➃
➄
➅
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➂MODE key
The MODE key is used to cycle through the different menus and op-
tions available to put the unit into the different modes, as explained
below.
➃ENTER key
The ENTER key is used to confirm the selection of menu items and
options, and also acts as a‘’start’’ key to start operations.
➄MASTER drive
The MASTER drive is used to hold the source CD.This may be a pre-
recorded audio CD or CD-ROM which you have permission to copy, or
a CD-R disc.The eject button is used to eject the master disc when no
operation is in progress. The indicator on this drive shows when the
disc is being accessed. In the “Play audio”mode (see 3.5 “Play Audio
Track”), a prerecorded CD may be inserted into this drive, and played
back, track by track.The headphone jack and volume controls of this
drive are operational in this mode only.
➅SLAVE drive
The SLAVE drive holds the destination CD.This must be a CD-R disc.
The eject button is used to eject the slave disc when no operation is in
progress. The indicator on this drive shows when the disc is being
accessed for reading or writing.In the “Play audio mode (see 3.5“Play
Audio Track”), an audio CD may be inserted into this drive and played
back.The headphone jack and volume controls of this drive are opera-
tional in this mode only.
NOTE
Ifa disc is in a drive and cannot be removed byusing the eject
button, you can insert a thin stiff wire (such as the end of a
paperclip) into the hole on the front panel of the drive (under
the tray).This will open the tray.
➆ Power On LED
The LED panel is lit after switching on the unit.
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2.3 Basic Operations
2.3.1 Power-up procedure
When the unit is powered up using the POWER switch ➀, it performs a
self-check operation, and the screen shows the following:
If the self-check is passed, the display will show the first menu screen,
otherwise an error message will be displayed.
2.3.2 Inserting discs
Press the eject button of the MASTER or the SLAVE drives to open the
disc tray. Place discs label side uppermost in the disc tray. If a disc is
placed into a tray upside-down or off-center, an error message will
appear on the display. You can close the disc trays by pressing the
eject button on the drive, (though many operations will close the disc
trays automatically).
2.3.3 Power down
Before powering down the unit, eject discs from all drives (the eject
mechanism requires power to work, and so you will not be able to eject
the discs once power is turned off).
NOTE
Do not turn off the CD-R-Dupli-4 while writing to the slave
discs (i.e., part of the way through a disc copy operation). If
you do, the disc will be corrupt, and unusable.
2.3.4 Care of CD-R media
The Compact Disc medium is a robust medium, and the disc can sur-
vive a good deal of physical abuse. However, there are precautions
that you should take when handling CD-R discs which are different to
those you should take when handling ordinary CDs.
Avoid touching the recording (non-label) side of a disc on which you
will be recording.Recording on a disc requires a cleaner surface than
2.General Description
TEACTEAC
TEACTEAC
TEAC
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playing back, and fingerprints, grease, etc.can cause errors in the re-
cording process.
CD-Rdiscs are moresensitivetotheeffectsof heat than ordinary CDs.
It is important that they are not stored in a location where direct sun-
light will fall on them, and which is away from sources of heat such as
radiators or heat-generating electrical devices.
Always, store CD-R discs in their „jewel cases“to avoid dirt and dust
accumulating on their surfaces.
When labeling CD-R discs, always use a soft felt-tipped pen to write
the information. Never use a ballpoint or hard-lipped pen, as this may
cause damage to the recorded side.Dirty discs may be cleaned using
a soft dry cloth and/or a commerial CD cleaning fluid or ethyl alcohol.
Do not use thinner, gasoline, benzene or LP cleaning fluid, as these
will damage the disc. If you are in any doubt as to the care and han-
dling of a CD-R disc, read the precautions supplied with the disc, or
contact the disc manufacturer directly.
2.3.5 Discs recommended for use with the CD-R-Dupli-4
The best results and the highest performance are ensured when using
TEAC write-once CD-R media.
Your dealer will tell you the sources of those CD-Rs.
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3. MODES
The different modes available are:
–Copy
–Test write
–Compare CD-ROM
–Play audio
–Write speed selection
TheseareaccessedbypressingtheMODEkey.Details of these modes
are given below.
When the required mode is shown on the top line of the display press
the ENTER key to enter the mode.When the word „Exit“appears on
the display, the ENTER key will halt the current operation.
3.1 Disc Copy
NOTE
You should own the copyright, or have obtained the appropri-
ate permission from the copyright owner or the rightful licen-
sor, your unauthorized recording, reproduction or distribution
thereof,may result in severe civil and criminalpenalties under
copyright laws and international copyright treaties
This procedure copies the material from the disc (either an audio CD
ora CD-ROM)in the MASTERdriveto the CD-Rsin the SLAVE drives.
You may find it useful to test the copy procedure before committing
yourself to an actual copy, however. See 3.2, „Test Write Mode“for
details.
NOTES
Once a copy operation has started, it cannot be stopped be-
fore the disc has been finalized.The only way to stop a copy
operation is to turn off the power to the unit.However, this will
make the CD-R disc useless for any purpose. Do not use
warped discs or discs with off-center holes with the CD-R-
Dupli-4. While the copy operation is in progress, make sure
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thattheCD-R-Dupli-4 is not subjected tovibrationormechani-
cal shocks.
1. Press the MODE key until the display appears as below (the 12x
may also read 8x, 4x, 2xor 1x, and indicates the speed at whichthe
copy will be made –see 3.6 „Setting the Writing Speed“below).
2. Press the ENTER key.
3. Place the source disc in the MASTER disc tray, and a blank CD-R
disc in the SLAVE disc tray. If you decide that you do not want to
make a copy at this stage, press the MODE key to return to the
mode selection menu.
4. Press ENTER to start the copy operation. If you have not closed
the disc tray(s), they will close automatically, and the CD-R-Dupli-
4 will start to read the master disc and check the slave discs.The
words Please wait...Please wait...
Please wait...Please wait...
Please wait... will appear on the screen while the
discs are checked.
If the CD-R-Dupli-4 does not detect any potential problems with
the discs, copying will start, and the percentage which has been
written is shown on the display, along with an animated display to
indicate that writing is currently in progress:
5. After the percentage counter reaches 99, the CD-R-Dupli-4 writes
the TOC to the slave disc, and the display shows:
Copy (12x)Copy (12x)
Copy (12x)Copy (12x)
Copy (12x)
Ready ?Ready ?
Ready ?Ready ?
Ready ?
Mode selectMode select
Mode selectMode select
Mode select
1 Copy (12x)1 Copy (12x)
1 Copy (12x)1 Copy (12x)
1 Copy (12x)
WritingWriting
WritingWriting
Writing
7%7%
7%7%
7%
WritingWriting
WritingWriting
Writing
Finalizing ...Finalizing ...
Finalizing ...Finalizing ...
Finalizing ...
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This operation may take a minute or more, depending on the com-
plexity of the disc.
6. When the finalization operation is complete, the display will show:
You cannowremovethe discsusing the eject buttonson the drives
(these are disabled while the copy process is taking place).Alter-
natively,youcan comparetheoriginalwiththecopy (see:3.4.„Com-
pare CD-ROM“).
3.2 Test Write Mode
The test operation is functionally similar to the write operation, except
that the writing of data to the slave disc is simulated.This is useful to
make sure that data can be transferred at the selected rate between
the master and the slave discs.
1. Press the MODE key until the display shows:
2. Press ENTER
3. Insert the disc into the disc tray (original in the MASTER, and the
blank CD-Rs in the SLAVE drives) and press the ENTER key.The
test operation continues in exactly the same way as the copy op-
eration described above.
Copy CompleteCopy Complete
Copy CompleteCopy Complete
Copy Complete
Mode selectMode select
Mode selectMode select
Mode select
2 Test write:12x2 Test write:12x
2 Test write:12x2 Test write:12x
2 Test write:12x
Test write:12xTest write:12x
Test write:12xTest write:12x
Test write:12x
Ready ?Ready ?
Ready ?Ready ?
Ready ?
Test WritingTest Writing
Test WritingTest Writing
Test Writing
36%36%
36%36%
36%
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The display shows the same messages, under the same circum-
stances, except that the word CopyCopy
CopyCopy
Copy is replaced by the word TestTest
TestTest
Test
in all these messages.
At the end of the test procedure, the CD-R-Dupli-4 does not simu-
late the writing of theTOC (the finalization process), and displays:
NOTE
There is one other important difference between test write
mode and copy mode.You can interrupt the test write mode
part of the way through the operation without affecting the
slave CD-R media. If you interrupt a copy procedure part of
the way through the operation, the CD-R becomes unusable.
To interrupt the test write operation, press and hold down the
MODEkey.Thedisplaywill show ExitExit
ExitExit
Exit.Whenthisisdisplayed,
press the ENTER key. This cancels the test write process,
and the display returns to the initial status screen.If you press
the MODE key while ExitExit
ExitExit
Exit is shown on the display, the dis-
play returns to the test write display screen.
3.3 Possible Problems When Copying or inTest Write
Mode
If the MASTER or SLAVE drives does not contain a disc, or if the disc
cannot be read by the drive (it is upside-down or badly positioned in
the tray), the display will show No discNo disc
No discNo disc
No disc.
If the SLAVE drive does not contain a recordable CD-R disc, or a CD-
Rdisc which hasbeen previouslypartly recorded, the displaywill show
Bad discBad disc
Bad discBad disc
Bad disc.
The standard maximum length of an audio CD is set at 74 minutes.
However, some commercial CDs are recorded with a running time a
little longer than this. If the master audio CD exceeds 74 minutes in
Test writeTest write
Test writeTest write
Test write
FinishedFinished
FinishedFinished
Finished
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