DVD Premium & Premium Pro Series Table of Contents Introduction ........................ 5 Unpacking your system....................5 Installation........................5 The LCD Control Panel ..................6 Hardware Description..................... 7 Main Menu ......................... 8 Setting Counters ...................... 10 Using the Premium & Premium Pro Series Duplicator ..........10 Copy........................
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Microboards Technology, LLC 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.
The Premium Pro Series includes an internal hard drive for convenient master storage. Each is a high speed CD and DVD Recordable duplication system from Microboards Technology, LLC. Regardless of the number of drives, the DVD Premium or Premium Pro is perfect for any user requiring easy copying of audio, video, or Data DVD/CDs.
Microboards Technology, LLC The LCD Control Panel The LCD Control Panel shown above has a two-line, 20 character LCD display to provide user feedback. Eight push buttons control the operation of the Microboards Premium and Premium Pro Series duplicators. The functions for these buttons are shown in Table 1-1.
DVD Premium & Premium Pro Series Hardware Description Controller Interface DVD Reader Drive DVD Recorder Drives DVD PRM PRO-316 Power Switch and The DVD Premium and Premium Pro system consist of a DVD reader, DVD Recorders (based on model), USB Connection, and Controller module. The DVD Premium Pro also includes an internal Hard Drive for Master Image Storage.
Microboards Technology, LLC Main Menu This section provides an overview of the menu options. These menu options are explained in detail in the Using the Premium & Premium Pro Series Duplicator section starting on page 10. 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.
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DVD Premium & Premium Pro Series 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.
Microboards Technology, LLC Setting Counters The Premium and Premium Pro Series give 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...
DVD Premium & Premium Pro Series After a few seconds of processing time, one of the following Copy Progress screens will appear. Copying... 4063MB Copying... 4063MB 0/21 488MB 488MB “4063MB” indicates the capacity of the master “4063MB” indicates the disc. capacity of the master “0/21”...
Microboards Technology, LLC Test + Copy The Test + Copy function first simulates the burn to the media Microboards B.30 and then burns to the media if the Test simulation is successful. 5. Copy+Compare DVD +R media does not support test mode.
DVD Premium & Premium Pro Series 2. Load Partition Load Partition[231GB] Use this function when you want to add a new master Load- New Partition 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.
Please note that the Mix Audio Tracks function cannot be performed with the CD+G Support setting ON when using the DVD Premium Series. This function is also disabled if you have CD+G Support ON and the External Connection ON when using the DVD Premium Pro Series.
DVD Premium & Premium Pro Series 1. View User This function allows to you see the list of available user accounts. Use the ▼▲ buttons to scroll through the user list. 2. Create User Use the Create User function to add a new user account. You will first be asked to enter in the new user name.
Microboards Technology, LLC The Setup Menu The Setup menu includes many settings the user can select to customize the use of the DVD Premium Pro 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.
DVD Premium & Premium Pro Series 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.
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Microboards Technology, LLC Disconnecting the Hard Drive, USB 1. Left-click the Remove Hardware icon in the tool tray in the right corner of your desktop. The icon will appear either as a green arrow pointing left or a USB plug with a green check mark on the right, depending on your Operating System, as shown below: 2.
DVD Premium & Premium Pro Series 1. With the External Connection turned ON and the IP settings in place, the application will show your available network device. 2. If you have more than one Pro Series available using the Ethernet connection, each available device will be shown.
Microboards Technology, LLC 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.
DVD Premium & Premium Pro Series Using CopyLock Video Protection CopyLock Video Protection allows you to create a protected image of your master Video DVD that you can only burn on a duplicator that supports the CopyLock format, such as the Microboards Premium Pro Series Duplicators.
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Microboards Technology, LLC 2. Next, launch CopyLock to create a protected copy of the ISO disc image you just made. You will see the number of video images processed in the status bar at the top; in the example below, 5 protected images have already been made of the 50 licenses purchased.
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 Europe Japan...
Microboards Technology, LLC Appendix 1: Menu List With Hard Drive Available Without Hard Drive Available 1. Copy 1. Copy 2. Test 2. Test 3. Compare 3. Compare 4. Test + Copy 4. Test + Copy 5. Copy + Compare 5. Copy + Compare 6.
DVD Premium & Premium Pro Series Appendix 2: Error Messages Master Discs should always be clean and free from scratches to reduce the number of duplication failures. If an error situation occurs during duplication, the display will show both an error code and an error message.
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Microboards Technology, LLC Error Error Message Description and Recommended Solutions Code The total size of the Applies to Mix Audio Tracks. selected tracks is larger than the remaining capacity of Over Blank Disc the target discs. Capacity Select alternate track of smaller size, or remove selected track.
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