Telex CDR100A User manual

Operation Manual

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Model #: CDR100A
Automatic CD Duplicator
SerialNumber: ______________________
(Serial number is labeled on the real panel of your device.)

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__________________________________________Preface
ongratulations! You have just purchased the new innovative CDR100A
series auto-duplicator. CDR100A is a fully automated CD duplicator with
which reads data from the master disc, on-the-fly burnsto the blank discs, and
movesthe successfully burned disc to the output spindle, untilthe input hopper is
empty. Blank discsareloadedautomaticallyone-by-one. If adiscis identifiedas
failed, it will be moved to the reject bin so that theprocess can continue.
TheCDR100Aisastandalonedevicewithbuilt-inmicroprocessorcontrol. It does
not require any host or personal computer connection.
With the user-friendly one-touch function, the operation of the CDR100A is a
simple 1-2-3 task. Just plugin the power cord, turnon the power, load the disc,
and you are ready to go!! It takes only minutes to learn with no hassles!!
This operation manual providesyou with all the important information that you
need. It helps you understand the product, so CDR100A can work as intended.
Again, we appreciate your purchase. Telex Communications Inc. works closely
with our customers to provide our intelligent, convenient automation equipment
and solutions. For more information regarding duplication,printing, and the
management of optical discs, please log on to our website www.telex.com, and
feel free to contact us whenever you have any questions or feedback.
MWarning…
It is illegal to duplicate copyright materials, including computer software,
games, audio CD, VCD, DVD, and others. Violators may be subject to fines
or prosecuted under the federal laws. Some vendorsmay allow you to make
a reasonable back-up copy of the disc, but notall of them do. If you are not
sure about the copyright policy of any optical disc, please contact the original
publisher.
What You Shall Need
Since CDR100A is a true standalone duplicator, no computer system isrequired.
You shallonly need:
1) The master disc:
The original disc that provides the source of datafor a duplication task.
2) The blank disc:
The target disc; the recordable CD which data from the master CD will be
duplicated to.
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Important Safety Instructions
For your safety, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
damage, electric shock, fire, andpersonal injury. This includes the followings:
-Read this manual carefully and follow all warningsand instructions.
-Always unplug the power cord before trouble-shooting andmaintenance.
-Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and
3-pole grounding receptaclesthatacceptyour device’s plug. Make sure the
device is connected to a known ground.
-Do not place in direct sunlight. Make sure the environment is free fromany
abrupt or humidity changes.
-Keep away water, flammable material, gas, dust, dirt, smoke, and pollution.
-Place this device on a steady level surface.
-Do not move this devicewhen the power is on. Handle it with care.
-Place this device in an air-conditioned environment. Allow space for the
circulation of clean, cool air. This device generates heat during burning
process. Overheating may lower output quality, increase failure rate, and
cause damage to the device.
-Useareliablepowersourcewiththe correct voltage and ample current supply.
Out-of-specification or unstable power may lower its productivity, increaseits
failure rate, andit might alsodamage the device.
-Give this device a dedicated power outlet. Do not share outlet with other
devices.
-Make sure the power cord is secured. Always turn off the power when
connecting to thepower cord or cable.
-Do not attempt try to disassemble this device. Take it to a qualified service
technician when repair work is required. Un-authorized disassemblyor
repair will voidthe warranty.
-Do not touch any moving parts to avoid injury or damage.
Copyright Information
©Telex Communications Inc. 2002-2003.
Version: V3.0R1
All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written
permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws.

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Trademark Credits
Telex and CDR100Aare the trademarks of Telex Communications Inc. All other
products, brands, and trademarks are property of their respective owners.
FCC Regulations
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy. If this equipment is not installed and used according to the instructions, it
may cause damage 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 or more ofthefollowing measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase separation between equipment and receiver.
-Connect equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is located.
-Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
Any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by
Telex Communications could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Limited Warranty (North America only)
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Telex Communications Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with respect to this
information.
Telex Communications Inc. warrants this device for a period of one year fromthe
date of delivery free from defects in material and workmanship. In case of a
malfunction or fault, Telex Communications Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace
theproduct. You must returnthe defective product,repacked andprotected in the
original package, with a valid RMA number, to an authorized dealer or reseller
within the warranty period accompanied by a proof of purchase.
This warranty only covers parts made by Telex Communications Inc. For certain
parts made by other manufacturers, such as hard drives, disc readers and writers,
theoriginal manufacturer’s warranty applies.
This warranty is not covered when product has been abuse, misuse, alteration,

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modification, tampering, negligence, faulty installation, accident, lack of
reasonable care, un-authorized repairing or service, or if affixed to any attachment
not provided with the product, or if the serial number label that comes with this
product is broken or remove.
This warranty does not cover damages that occur in shipment due to act of God.
All repair and replacement services shall only be handled by Telex
Communications Inc, and it’s authorized service centers. Parts used for
replacement are warranted only for the remainder of the warranty period.
TELEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON
THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, PERFORMANCE AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT TELEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, TORT, ECONOMIC, CONTINGENT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THIS
PRODUCT OR ITS DOCUMENTATION, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
DAMAGES OR COSTS RELATING TO THE LOSS OF DATA, PROFITS,
BUSINESS OR GOODWILL, EVEN IF TELEX COMMUNICATIONS INC., ITS
AUTHORIZED DEALER OR RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVERTISED OF THE
POSSIBILITIES OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO CASE SHALL TELEX
COMMUNICATIONS INC.’S LIABLE EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY THE
USER OF THIS PRODUCT OUT OF WHICH SUCH CLAIM AROSE.
Any written or oral information or advice given by the dealer, reseller, agents, sales
reps, or employee of Telex Communications Inc. will in no way increase the scope
of this warranty nor may you rely on such oral or written communication.

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_________________________________Table of Contents
Preface
What You Shall Need ·······························································································2
Important Safety Instructions ··················································································3
FCC Regulations······································································································· 4
Limited Warranty ·······································································································4
Installation
Unpacking the Package ···························································································7
Checking the Contents ·····························································································7
Getting Familiar with Your Duplicator ·····································································8
Assembling Your Duplicator ····················································································8
Disassembling Input Hopper Leaves·······································································9
Operation
Loading Blank Discs ·······························································································10
GettingReady ··········································································································10
To Stop a Running Job ···························································································10
To Select a Writing Speed ·····················································································10
To Duplicate a Disc ·································································································11
To Execute a Test-Burn (Simulation) ···································································11
To Execute a System Check (Initialization) ························································12
To Park the Arm (for transportation) ·····································································12
Maintenance ············································································································12
Reference
Frequently Asked Questions ·················································································13
Choosing Blank Disc ······························································································14
Production vs. Throughput ····················································································14
LED Message Definitions ······················································································15

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_______________________________________Installation
Unpacking the Package
Follow the instructionson the outside of the package to unpack the device.
Before opening the package, carefully inspect the carton for damage. If there are
any signsofdamage, contact the shipping company and your dealer immediately.
Separate all parts from packing materials.If any parts are missing or damaged,
repack everythingin the original package and contact your dealer immediately.
Save the packing materials for future shipment use. Returning goods without
original package may not beas protected as necessary for transportation, and will
void your warranty.
Checking the Contents
Your CDR100A shall come with:
-One CDR100A auto-duplicator unit
-One spindle kit (including one spindle, one spindle base, and one ring)
-One spindle bracket
-Two input hopper leaves
-One reject-disc bin
-One power cord
-This operation manual

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Getting Familiar with Your Duplicator
Assembling Your Duplicator
3) Assemble the input hopper leaves:
Carefully attach the two leaves, one at
a time, on the input hopper.
4) Assemble the spindleset:
Follow the instruction that comeswith
the spindle kit to assemble the spindle.
The spindle is where the successful
discswill be stacked.
5) Attach the reject bin:
Slip the reject bin onto the device
beneath the input hopper. The reject
bin is where thesuccessful disc will be
stacked.
6) Attach the bracket:
Attach the bracket to the side of the
device. This bracket provides the
position where the spindle assembly
shall attach.

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7) Attach the spindleset:
Attach the spindleseton the bracket.
8) Connect the power cord:
Plug in the power cord to the real panel of the device, and connect the cord to
a wall outlet.
MWarning…
Use a reliable power source of a correct voltage with ample current supply.
Out-of-specification or unstable power supply may lower its productivity,
increase failure rate, and damage the device.
Disassembling Input Hopper Leaves
Gentlypush leave horizontally to tilt. Then,
carefully lift the leave up and remove it. Do the
same procedure tothe other leave.

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________________________________________Operation
Loading Blank Discs
Some blank discs are sticky and hard to be separatefrom each other. Due to its
innovative patent-pending mechanism, the CDR100A has the ability to separate
sticky discs better than many other auto-duplicators. However, you should
always shuffle blank discs loose beforeputting theminto the input hopper.
Insidetheinputhopper,therearethreeplasticwheelswith
flanges. When loading the first blank disc into the input
hopper, make sure it sits evenly on all the flanges.
Afterwards, carefully stack two or three discs on to the first
disc. Then, load more discs on top of them.
The capacity of the input hopper is 100 discs. You do not
have to fully load it to the maximum capacity every time.
Just load the quantity needed. The device is designed to
work continuously until the input hopper is empty.
Anytime while the CDR100A is working, you may load
more discs on top of the current ones.Just make sure
thatthe total quantity in the input hopper is no more than 100 discs.
Getting Ready
1) Make sure the device is securely pluggedinto a wall outlet that can provide a
power source of the correct voltage and ample current.
2) Turn on the power switch at the real panel of CDR100A. The CDR100A will
enter theinitialization process, and the LED indicators will in turn run one after
another for a while.
3) When the initialization process is done, the ready indicator is ON while the
others are off. The device is now ready.
To Stop a Running Job
During a burning or a simulation process, you may press the test/cancel button to
stop. If it is in the middle of a process cycle, it will stop after the current cycle is
complete. Afterwards, the devicewill enter ready mode.
To Select a Writing Speed
Theoretically, the writer shall automatically adjust the burning speed according to
the quality of the disc. It starts burning at a low speed and gradually increasesto
ahigher speed until the maximumspeed the disc achieve. If the quality of disc is
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Practically, the quality of the disc depends on thechemical coatingon the disc and
coating technology. There are so many varieties of discsthat the optical disc
drivesare not able to adapt all of them. If youare encounteringahighfailurerate,
the first step to solve the problemis to reduce the writing speed.
CDR100A provides three burning speeds for your convenience. If you press the
high button, the device willgotothemaximumpossiblewritings peed. Therefore,
the maximum production rate can be expected.
Atthemaximumspeed,burninga650MBdiscshould take less than three minutes.
If it takes longer, please check both the quality of the blank and the master disc.
Use a reliable master disc for testing purpose. Change blank discs to adifferent
brand or specification. You should also check the power source to check that it is
reliable.
If you press the normal button, the device will be limited to no more than a
mid-level speed. The burning quality can therefore be better assured. When
burning audio discs of music, this normal writing speed istypically preferred.
In case youpress the safe button,the device will burn discs at a low speed. This
is useful when the quality of disc, either master or bank, is not good enough for
high-speed or normal speed operation. When using low cost discs, or the old
low-speed ones, this safe writing speed istypically preferred.
To Duplicate a Disc
1) Insert the master disc into the reader.
2) Load the input hopper with the quantity of blank discs you want to duplicate.
Refer to Loading Blank Discs section for how to correctly load the blanks.
3) Press high, normal, or safe button to start.
The discs successfully burned will be stacked on the output spindle.
Unsuccessfully burned ones will be put into the reject bin.
Refer to the“To Stop a Running Job”section to stop duplication.
To Execute a Test-Burn (Simulation)
1) Load the master and blank discs as if you were duplicating discs.
2) Press the test/cancelbutton.
The test-burn function simulates the burning process, but does not really burn the
disc. After the test process, a blank is still as blank as a brand new one.
If the disc passed the test, it will be moved to the output spindle. If not, it will be
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Refer to the“To Stop a Running Job”section tostop simulation.
To Execute a System Check (Initialization)
Inready mode, presshigh buttonwhileholdingsafebutton,thedevicewillstartan
initialization process as it does when you turn on the device. After it’s complete,
the device enters ready mode.
To Park the Arm (For transportation)
In ready mode, press normalbutton while holdingsafebutton, the device will park
the pick-n-place arm for transportation. After the arm parks, the device will enter
ready mode. You may turn off the device for transportation.
To release the device from this park condition, turn on the power.
Maintenance
Periodically cleaning the device is a good habit. Follow the steps below to do it.
1) Turn off the AC power switch.
2) Remove the master and blank discs.
3) Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
4) Use a clean lint-free cloth moistened with warm water.
5) Dry the unit immediately with a clean lint free cloth.

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_______________________________________Reference
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Burning failure rate is high.
-Try a lower writing speedsuch as normal or safe.
-Use different brandblank discs.
-Checkpower source.
Q: Disc jam during operation.
-Check if the disc is standard size. (120mm)
-Make sure that discs are leveledin the input hopper.
-Reduce the quantity of disc per load. Some discs are too weak or soft.
-Use different brandblank discs.
Q: The power switch does not work every time.
-Allow 30-second interval between turn on/off.
Q: Robotic arm fails to pick up the discs.
-Check if the disc is standard size. (120mm)
-Make surethe discs are not out of shape.
Q: Dropping 2 or more discs at the same time.
-Check ifthe disc is standard size. (120mm)
-Make sure discs are leveled when inserted.
-Loosendiscs before use. Discs may stick together in package.
-Use discs of the same brand/lot. Do not mix different brand/lot discs.
-Reduce the quantity of discsper load. Some discs are too weak or soft.
-Use different brandblank discs.
Q: Discs cannot be dropped onto the rod.
-Make sure the unit is placed on a flat area.
-Make sure theoutput bin is attached to the unit properly.

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Choosing Blank Disc
There are a huge variety of recordable CDson the market with different brands,
writingspeeds, and packages. Among these there are always pro and cons, and
trade-offs. Not all of them will work perfectly in every case. Unfortunately, we
are unable to test all of them.
It is your responsibility to choose a blank disc that is most suitable for your
application. Trial and error issometimes the most feasible approach. Your local
dealer could in many cases be thebest source of information. Most of them are
more than happy to give you advice and supply youwith blank discs.
Production vs. Throughput
The quality of the master disc and the data format on the discplay criticalroles in a
burning job and the quality of the discs produced. If you keep encountering
difficulties, trya lower writing speed first. In many cases,the production rate shall
be successfully tradedoff with the throughput rate.
Your CDR100A can be restricted to three maximum writing speeds simply by
pushing the high, normal, or safebuttons. Note that selecting a high-speed does
not mean the writing speed will be fixed at maximum. The system varies the write
speed during the burning of a disc from the inner diameter to the outer diameter.
Your selections restrict the maximum writing speed to the high, normal, or safe
one.

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LED Message Definitions
From the LED display, users can easily identify the status of the device and, if any,
abnormalsituation.
?: Lit ?: Off ?: Flash T: Run
>> Normal Status <<
????? Power-off
TTTTT Initial in process
????? Unit in ready mode
????? Park mode
>> Error Status <<
????? #11: Memory error
????? #21:Arm error
????? #31: Module error
????? #32: Pick Disc or Release Disc Fail Timeout error
????? #33: Pick Discor Release Disc error
????? #41: Drop Discerror
????? #42: Module Timeouterror
????? #43: Module Function error
LED (from left to right): high-normal-safe-burn-ready
If a power-on reboot cannot solve the problem, please contact the dealer,
authorized service center, or e-mail us.

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