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MicroBoards Technology Orbit II Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Orbit II Stand Alone Disc Copier Reference Manual Revision K...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Section 4: CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Master Considerations Section 5: Installation & Setup 5.1 Inspecting the shipment for Damage 5.2 Unpacking the Orbit II and verifying shipment contents 5.3 Installing the Orbit II 5.4 Initial Orbit II Copying System Checks 5.5 Navigating the Orbit II Menu Tree...

  • Page 3: Section 1: Introduction

    (See section 11.4 Specifications for a list of CD formats supported by your new Orbit II.) The Orbit II is designed for ease of use in an office copier environment. The Orbit II is so easy to use its basic operating instructions are contained on a single page.

  • Page 4: Section 2: Setting Up Your Cd-R Copying Area

    Orbit II, along with a clearly labeled container for rejects. Completed copy jobs and masters are to the left of the Orbit II. Remember; it is sometimes difficult to tell if an unlabeled CD-R has been duplicated.

  • Page 5: Section 3: Cd-R & Cd-Rw Media Recommendations

    If your new Orbit II is your first Disc Copier, obtain a quantity of branded discs from a manufacturer you know or is recommended to you. At this point, do not worry about the cost of the CD-Rs. You will be using them to establish a performance reference for your copying process.
  • Page 6 Orbit II Disc Copier Reference Manual – Revision K Section 3 — CD-R Media Recommendations: (cont.) Although you cannot select CD-R media based upon color alone, there is a correlation between “reflectivity” and media performance. The CD or CD-R drives that read the CD-Rs you duplicate project a laser beam through the thickness of the plastic disc.

  • Page 7: Section 4: Cd, Cd-R, And Cd-Rw Master Considerations

    Orbit II will not tolerate. Try to redo, or ask your customer to redo, the master. Make sure all of the pre-mastering software instructions are understood and followed.
  • Page 8 Test a CD-ROM on an appropriate PC • Verify the master disc’s content and version number Steps 4 and 5 should be repeated, on a sample basis, during the production of each large lot of duplicates. Orbit II Disc Copier Reference Manual – Revision K...

  • Page 9: Section 5: Installation & Setup

    5.1 Inspecting the shipment for Damage Your Orbit II Disc Copier is supplied in one shipping carton. If the outer carton shows signs of shipping damage, notify the shipping company immediately. They are responsible for the condition of the shipment.

  • Page 10: Installing The Orbit

    Orbit II Disc Copier Reference Manual – Revision K 5.3 Installing the Orbit II Prepare a properly sized workspace. Make sure you have cleared the area where your Orbit II Disc Copier will be located. We recommend a desktop height surface, in an office-like environment, at least 36 inches wide and 18 inches deep.
  • Page 11 Connect the external Power Supply to an AC Receptacle, but do not turn it on yet. Rotate the assembled Orbit II Copy System so its control panel is facing you, and position the Power Supply as shown in the photograph below.
  • Page 12 Orbit II Disc Copier Reference Manual – Revision K 5.3 Installing the Orbit II (cont) Slide out the Accept basket until it snaps into place. Your Orbit II Copy System is now assembled and ready for its initial system checks.

  • Page 13: Initial Orbit Ii Copying System Checks

    AC Receptacle you used does not have power, or the external power supply may be defective. Contact Microboards Technology Technical Support. If the display has any other message, or is unreadable, Contact Microboards Technology Technical Support.
  • Page 14 This key answers no to the question displayed on Orbit II’s one line display. For example, pressing the No key when Copy CD-to-CD? is displayed will tell Orbit II you do not want to initiate a basic disc copy operation. The display will change to the next question in Orbit II’s menu structure Copy and Compare?.
  • Page 15 HD2? VIDEO CD 650MB HD9? Free HD1? CD-DA 19:23 HD2? VIDEO CD 650MB Ask Quantity? Quantity? 00 Orbit II Disc Copier Reference Manual – Revision K Extract? 01/12 YES or NO Extract? 08/12 YES or NO End Extraction? Copy to HD OK? Registration...
  • Page 16 Orbit II, and prepare it for your CD-R Copying process. You can keep track of where you are by referring to the menu diagram that is on the previous page. If the Orbit II is not On, turn it On now. Your display...

  • Page 17: Loading & Unloading Cd-Rs

    5.6 Loading & Unloading CD-Rs Loading CD-Rs The Input Hopper is located on top of the Orbit II unit. Locate the parts identified in the photograph below on your Orbit II Disc Copier. Small diameter Guide Rods Because Orbit II has a separate CD Reader, you place only blank discs in the Input Hopper for Copy CD- to-CD? and Copy &...
  • Page 18 II’s counter at the start of each job. (Refer to Section 7 for details.) Orbit II’s Input Hopper can hold a maximum of 50 CD-R or CD-RW discs. Always load the first 5 or 6 CD- Rs on the Singulator Plate and Rear Support Ledge. The discs will be horizontal if loaded properly.
  • Page 19 You may use CDs, CD-Rs, or CD-RW discs as Masters. Masters are always placed in the CD Reader located in the lower right hand corner of Orbit II’s Front Panel. Because Orbit II is a CD-to-CD copier, there must always be a master in the CD Reader during copy or compare operations. When you press...
  • Page 20 Orbit II was designed to minimize the possibility of mixing rejected CD-Rs with masters or accepted copies. The Reject Slot is located on the right side of Orbit II. You can access rejects at any time. We suggest you keep a clearly labeled REJECT container in your production area so rejected...
  • Page 21 If your job is not completed, load the appropriate number of discs into the Input Hopper, and press the Yes key to continue your job. • If your job is done, press the No key again. Orbit II will open the Reader Tray so you can unload your master. •...

  • Page 22: Cd-R Handling Tests

    When the “1”, and press Yes to accept the “10s” digit setting. The underline cursor will move to the “1s” digit. Press the Yes key to accept the “0” setting and tell Orbit II you want a ten disc job. •...

  • Page 23: Writer And Reader Test

    This final trial run will verify that your new Orbit II has not suffered any shipping damage that affects either the Writer or the Reader. You will make a back up copy of the Orbit II distribution CD-R, and you will compare the copy to the master CD-R.
  • Page 24 “reference master” is new to you, refer to Sections 3 & 4 of this manual. When your Orbit II System passes the disc handling, writer, and reader tests it is ready for use. Proceed to Section 6 Basic Orbit II Operation.

  • Page 25: Section 6: Basic Orbit Ii Operations

    10 different images. There are two different ways you can set up your Orbit II, depending upon how you intend to use it. If Ask Quantity? is turned on, Orbit II will ask the operator how many discs should be processed for each job. In this operating mode you can leave a stack of blank discs in the Input Hopper.

  • Page 26: Copy Disctohdd

    Load the master disc into the reader and press the Yes button. • The master disc will now be loaded into the hard drive. • Once completed, the blank discs will be recorded to. Orbit II Disc Copier Reference Manual – Revision K Copy DisctoDisc? prompts. System Setup? , prompt.

  • Page 27: Copy Hddtodisc

    If there is no information stored on any of the internal hard drive partitions, this option will not appear in the setup menu. Orbit II Disc Copier Reference Manual – Revision K Copy DisctoDisc? prompts.

  • Page 28: Copy And Compare

    6.4 Copy and Compare This Orbit II operating mode compares the content of the master disc to each disc you copy, before the disc is placed in the Accept Basket. Following every copy operation with a compare operation gives you the highest confidence in the discs you copy and distribute.

  • Page 29: Compare Cd

    6.5 Compare CD This Orbit II operating mode compares the content of the master disc to each recorded disc in the Input Hopper. The Compare operation works with both data and audio masters. Data masters will be verified, bit for bit, against the master. Audio masters, or masters that contain audio (such as CD Extra), will go through a “Read Check”.

  • Page 30: Batch Mode

    Press Yes when the display reads • Insert a master audio disc in the reader at the display prompt. The Orbit II will retract the reader tray and analyze the master disc after the Yes button is pressed. Extract? 01/12 •...
  • Page 31 Disc Capacity: You cannot extract more capacity than will fit on a blank CD. If adding the selected track would exceed the disc capacity, display, which will shortly return to the same track. Press No to skip the track. Orbit II Disc Copier Reference Manual – Revision K Copy to HD OK? Next Master?

  • Page 32: Section 7: Advanced Orbit Ii Operation

    Buzzer, Speed Selection, and Ask Quantity. Burn Disc allows you to run the Orbit II in simulate mode by pressing No when on that choice in the System Setup menu. Burn Disc must be set to Yes for all copy operations.

  • Page 33: Section 8: Maintenance

    The Orbit II Stand Alone Disc Copier is designed to provide years of trouble free service without routine maintenance. The key to long life and reliable operation is to keep the work area, and the Orbit II, free of dust and debris.

  • Page 34: Section 9: Troubleshooting

    Section 9: Troubleshooting If you encounter operational problems with your Orbit II System please try to isolate the problem, for example: • Singulating and feeding CD-Rs Reading in a particular master. • High CD-R/CD-RW disc reject rate. • Duplicates fail on target system.

  • Page 35: Section 10: Prior To Calling For Assistance

    Section 10: Prior to Calling for Assistance The Microboards Technology Technical Service Team wants to get your Orbit II unit back in operation as quickly as possible. There are a few things you can do to make the assistance call as short and effective as possible: Call from a telephone near your Orbit II System.

  • Page 36: Section 11: References

    After repairs are complete the Microboards Technology Technical Services Group will contact you to let you know the unit is ready to be returned. Microboards Technology will pay for returning the unit to you by standard ground shipment. If you want to expedite return shipment, you can authorize special charges when the TSG representative contacts you.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    CD-Rs or CD-RWs can be used as masters, or blanks. “Packet format”, which is used on many CD-RW discs, is not supported by the Orbit II Controller. It should also be noted that copying to blank CD-RW discs reduces throughput because the recording operation is slower.

  • Page 38: Attachment A: Orbit Ii Menu Structure

    HD2? VIDEO CD 650MB HD9? Free HD1? CD-DA 19:23 HD2? VIDEO CD 650MB Ask Quantity? Quantity? 00 Orbit II Disc Copier Reference Manual – Revision K Extract? 01/12 YES or NO Extract? 08/12 YES or NO End Extraction? Copy to HD OK? Registration...

  • Page 39: Attachment B: Orbit Ii Error Messages

    The user Setup file has been corrupted. Turn the external power supply OFF, and leave it OFF for a few moments. When you turn your Orbit II System back ON it will reset the user Setup file to the factory default values of Burn CD? Yes and 52x Write? Yes.

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