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Summary of Contents for MicroBoards Technology HCL-4000
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Page 1: Users Manual
HCL Series Users Manual Microboards Technology LLC Version 1.1... - Page 2 • Introduction...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION... 5 ... 7 OBOTIC LATFORM LCD C ONTROL ANEL MENU OVERVIEW ... 8 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGE ACCOUNTS... 11 SINGLE MASTER AND MULTI MASTER MODES ... 11 SETTING COUNTERS AND ASSIGNING NAMES ... 12 OPERATION... - Page 4 • Introduction...
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Page 5: Introduction
(even with multiple masters), and get the highest quality duplication, all at an extremely affordable price. The Microboards HCL Series includes the HCL-4000, HCL-6000, and HCL-8000, with 4, 6, and 8 drives, respectively. The number of drives will not affect the overall capacity of the HCL Series autoloader. More drives, however, will result in increased throughput. -
Page 6: Microboards Statement Regarding Improper Duplication
As a user of our equipment, we expect you to support that right as well. Microboards Technology is neither responsible nor liable for the infringement of any laws regarding the illegal duplication of property. Microboards Technology products are in no way intended to encourage or condone such duplication. -
Page 7: The Robotic Platform
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC The Robotic Platform The Microboards HCL Series autoloader has five spindles (see Figure 1-2) that hold approximately 250 discs each; variations in media thickness between brands will change the number of discs you can load at any one time. -
Page 8: Menu Overview
Menu Overview This section provides an overview of the menu options. These menu options are explained in detail on the referenced pages. Copy Use the Copy menu or Copy quick key to make CD/DVD copies. Before you start a copy, make sure you have selected the correct Master Mode. - Page 9 MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC Quick 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.
- Page 10 2. System Info Use this menu option to see data about the autoloader and its resources (firmware version, RAM and CPU). 3. Device Info Use this menu option to see data about the drives that are installed in the autoloader. 4.
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Page 11: Introduction To Manage Accounts
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC Introduction to Manage Accounts This feature allows the administrator to: Create user accounts and passwords to prevent unauthorized use of the autoloader. Edit existing user account information, including name and password. Delete existing user account(s). Enable or disable “Manage Accounts”. -
Page 12: Setting Counters And Assigning Names
Under Multi Master Mode, you would need to follow the steps below: 1. Make sure all of the spindles are empty. 2. Place 30 blank discs for job C on to the first input spindle. 3. Place the master disc for job C on top of those blank discs for job C. 4. - Page 13 MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC To input the desired quantity, do the following: Make sure the cursor is located at the first position (First blinking position): Specify Counter: ] OK? Press the Down button repeatedly until “0” is displayed. Press OK button once to move the cursor to the next position.
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Page 14: Operation
Operation This chapter shows each of the menu options and how they are used. 1. Copy The Copy menu option or the front panel Copy quick key have two different modes of operation: Single Master Mode: This mode requires that a single master disc is loaded onto the hard drive prior to initiating the duplication process. - Page 15 MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC The loader will continue to remove discs from the input spindle and place those into drives until either all of the drives are full, or the count that you loaded into the counter is reached. Processing... It takes a few seconds for the autoloader to recognize all the discs.
- Page 16 1.2 Making Copies in Multi Master Mode This mode does not require you to manually load your master. Simply place the master disc(s) on top of the stack of blank discs needed for that particular job of the master disc. This mode is ideal if you have numerous master discs and fewer copies for each master disc.
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Page 17: Test
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC The loader will continue to remove discs from the Input Spindle and place those into drives until either all of the drives are full or all Input Spindles are empty. Processing... Please Wait Loading... RESERVED 121MB Loaded Loader Processing Drive 1 ->... -
Page 18: Compare
3. Compare Use the Compare function to perform a bit-by-bit comparison between the content of your master disc(s) in the Hard Drive and the contents of all discs it copied. This ensures that all of your copies are identical to original master disc(s). -
Page 19: Test+Copy
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC 4. Test+Copy With the Test + Copy menu option, the autoloader simulates the copying process, and then makes copies if everything works correctly. If a failure is encountered on a disc during the simulation, it will not be copied during the copying process while the discs that passed the simulation will move on to the copying process. -
Page 20: Select Source
HDD to CD Speed Adjusted to: 8x 7. Select Source The Select Source menu is used to set the Master Reading Source. In the autoloader, the Master Reading Source is always the Hard Drive. 8. Master Mode The Master Mode menu is used to select between Single Master mode or Multi Master mode. -
Page 21: Hard Drive Setup
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC Quick Erasing... 0/25 Counter Specified PASS 25 FAIL 0 Job Completed! Press OK to Finish “PASS 25” indicates 25 discs have been erased successfully. “FAIL 0” indicates none of the discs have failed erase. Press the OK button to finish 10. - Page 22 10.2 Load Partition The Load Partition menu is used to load a master disc’s content into the desired partition on the Hard Drive. Hard Drive Setup 2. Load Partition Load Partition[2/16] Load -> New Partition Depending on whether you are loading the master into a new partition, or into an existing partition, you will see one of these two screens: New Partition Edit Partition Name...
- Page 23 MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC Partition DVD1 The autoloader displays the Deleted message for two seconds and then Deleted returns you to the Delete Partition menu. 10.5 Partition Info The Partition Info option provides information about an existing partition. Use the navigate to the 5. Partition Info menu.
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Page 24: Setup
10.7 Format Hard Drive This function formats the Hard Drive. It deletes all disc images and re-initiates the Hard Drive. To format the Hard Drive, use the Up or Down button to navigate to the 7. Format Hard Drive menu: Hard Drive Setup 7. - Page 25 MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC 11.3 CD Writing Mode This setting allows you to select which mode to use to duplicate a CD; “Disc at Once” or “Track at Once.” Unless you understand completely what these modes are, we strongly suggest you to set it to “Disc at Once.”...
- Page 26 11.7 Screen Saver This menu allows you to choose whether you want to enable the Screen Saver feature. By enabling this feature, a screen saver will be displayed when your autoloader has been idle for a long period of time. Setup Use the 7.
- Page 27 MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC Loader Processing... Please Wait Loader Processing Drive 1<-Input Bin Loading... RESERVED 4012MB Once the content of the master disc has been loaded, the autoloader removes it from the drive, places it on the output spindle, and starts placing blank discs into the writer drives.
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Page 28: System Utilities
Setup 10. Disable Drives Drive 1 Port 1 [*]Enable [ ]Disable Drive 1 Port 1 [ ]Enable [*]Disable Save Changes? Setting Saved! Please Restart 12. System Utilities System Utilities is used to provide information pertaining to the autoloader as well as modification to maintain proper functioning. - Page 29 MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC 2. CD-RW 702M Blank INFODISC 97m25s31f Press the Down button to see the next disc. 3. DVD-R 4488M Blank 8x SONY08D1 Press the Down button to go back to the first disc or the menu. 12.2 System Info The System Info menu provides information about your autoloader including the firmware version, CPU type, and RAM capacity.
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Page 30: Loader Utilities
12.4 Load Default This function will reset all of the options back to the manufacturer's default settings. You should only perform this function if your autoloader is acting abnormally. System Utilities 4. Load Default Load Default Press OK to Continue 12.5 Update Firmware This function will update the software of your autoloader. - Page 31 MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC Drive Alignment Alignment Finished? Check the alignment of the drive trays and press the Note: If the drive trays are not properly aligned and there is a need to re-align them, please contact Tech Support Service for information regarding setting alignments.
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Page 32: Manage Accounts
13.4 Z form Maneuver Some drives have bezels that extend out from the front of the drive face. This can cause the disc to catch on the edge of the bezel of a higher drive as it is being lowered into one of the below drives. Enabling the Z form Maneuver will allow the robotic arm to lower the disc off center from the front of the drives to clear any protruding obstacles like the bezels, and then center the disc directly above the extended writer tray just before the disc is loaded. - Page 33 MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC 14.2 Create User This menu allows you to create additional user accounts. Each user has their own settings and hard drive partitions. During this process, you will be prompted to enter a new username and user password for a new account.
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Page 34: Shutdown
14.5 Password on Bootup This menu allows you to enable or disable the Password on Bootup feature. During this process, you will be asked to select “Yes” or “No” (enable or disable). Manage Accounts 5. Password on Bootup 15. Shutdown This function will make sure it is safe to turn off your autoloader. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC Troubleshooting No display on LCD or the unit does not operate when the power is on. Check the connections for the power cable and ensure that the power outlet is working correctly. Make sure that the rear-panel power voltage setting matches the voltage of your power outlet. -
Page 36: Error Codes
Error Codes Code Short Description Arm did not return to top position detect specified location in the allotted time Unable to move to the next input/output bin Unable to move into the drop disc position Unable to perform the horizontal Z Maneuver from bin # 1 to the starting point Unable to perform the... - Page 37 MICROBOARDS TECHNOLOGY, LLC Unable to locate drive tray for output of the disc Clear previous error Unable to locate drive tray for input of the disc Disc dropped during input procedure Failure to pick up a disc from input bin...
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Page 38: Menu Tree
Menu Tree 1. Copy 2. Test 3. Compare 4. Test+Copy 5. Copy+Compare 6. Select Burn Speed 7. Select Source 8. Master Mode 9. Erase RW 10. Hard Drive Setup 10.1 Select Partition 10.2 Load Partition 10.3 Rename Partition 10.4 Delete Partition 10.5 Partition Info 10.6... -
Page 39: Specifications
Supported Formats Recording format Recording capacity (nominal) Applicable media Technical Support For technical questions or support issues, contact Microboards Technology technical support: United States PH: 952-556-1639 FAX: 952-556-1628 support@microboards.com www.microboards.com Please have the Model and Serial Number of your Microboards Product available when contacting Technical Support.