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  • Page 1 DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide...
  • Page 2 The copying of audio, video, or software without the permission of the copyright holder is illegal. MediaFORM, Inc. accepts no responsibility for the copyright use or misuse of this equipment. It is the sole responsibility of the user to ensure that the legal rights of copyright in duplicating are respected.
  • Page 3 End User License Agreement • You have acquired a device (“3000 Series CD-R/RW duplicator”) that includes software licensed by MediaFORM from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE”) are protected by international intellectual property laws and treaties.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Table of Contents ABOUT MEDIAFORM, INC.............................5 FORM DVD D ................5 XPECT EDIA UPLICATOR ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............................5 GETTING STARTED..............................6 ’ ..............................6 ..............................6 ACKING ATERIALS PRO ......................7 LACE UADRA ..............................7...
  • Page 5 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 ..............................40 ETTING TARTED ’ ..............................40 N THE ............................41 NSTALLING THE RINTER Attaching Support Bracket to the QuadraPRO.....................41 Preparing the Printer ............................42 Mounting the Printer ............................44 Making the Connection ............................45 ALIGNING THE PRINTER ............................46...

  • Page 6: About Mediaform, Inc

    About MediaFORM, Inc. Thank you for purchasing MediaFORM’s QuadraPRO standalone autoloading DVD duplicator. MediaFORM manufactures a wide variety of CD duplication equipment. This includes manual and fully automatic CD and DVD duplicators, and printers. We hope you will consider us for all of your duplication needs.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    • Power cord • Firmware CD • Manual CD • MediaFORM Product & Warranty Registration card Packing Materials Please retain the original box and packaging in the event that the unit requires future servicing. This will help to reduce the possibility of damage occurring in transit.

  • Page 8: The Best Place To Put The Quadrapro

    Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) or a surge protector, is highly recommended. The minimum required size is 500VA. Repairs or alterations should only be attempted by authorized, factory- trained technicians. MediaFORM reserves the right to void the warranty if unauthorized service is performed. Page 7...

  • Page 9: Location Of Quadrapro Components

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Location Of QuadraPRO Components Front View Rear View Page 8...

  • Page 10: Lcd Display Screen And Keypad

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Location Of DVD-R/RW Recorder Parts And Controls LCD Display Screen And Keypad Pioneer A04 DVD-R/RW Legend Disc Tray - Discs are loaded and removed from this tray. Pressing the eject button will open the tray when the power to the 5000 Series is switched on.

  • Page 11: Removing Packing Restraints

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Removing Packing Restraints The QuadraPRO ships with a picker arm restraint to reduce the possibility of damage in transit. This restraint must be removed before operation or power-on.

  • Page 12: Removing Picker Column Restraint

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Removing Picker Column Restraint The QuadraPRO ships with a picker column restraint to reduce the possibility of damage in transit. This restraint must be removed before operation or power-on. Once removed, save the restraint bracket and reattach it when transporting the unit in the future.

  • Page 13: Input And Output

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 2. Lift the bracket out of the way and then, using two of the four screws just removed, fasten down column top cap. Input and Output The QuadraPRO has three bins and one output spindle. These bins and spindle serve as the containers to store the blank and recorded discs.

  • Page 14: Installing Firewire Cables

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Installing Firewire Cables Please install the firewire cables as illustrated below. Page 13...

  • Page 15: System Startup

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 System Startup Before duplicating can begin it is necessary to review a few details. • Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the upper receptacle at the rear of the unit.
  • Page 16 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 • Make sure you power on the unit using the switches seen below that are located on the back of the QuadraPRO. • Once the proper voltage setting has been confirmed, it is time to turn on the unit.

  • Page 17: Loadinga Disc

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Loading A Disc • After the QuadraPRO’s power has been switched on, press the eject button on the front of the recorder to open its disc tray.

  • Page 18: General Operation

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 General Operation The QuadraPRO is extremely versatile and offers many useful and powerful features. Function Keys Various uses for the QuadraPRO will be explained throughout this Operator’s Guide. The following section explains the purpose of the function keys.
  • Page 19 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 V E R I F Y A F T E R C O P Y = O F F S Y S T E M S O P T I O N S This displays the Verify After status of the QuadraPRO.
  • Page 20 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 2 = C L I C K D E T E C T I O N S E L E C T O P T I O N The factory setting for this function is “enabled”.
  • Page 21 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 P R I N T E R A L I G N M E N T ? S T O P = N O S T A R T = Y E S •...
  • Page 22 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 • Press the START/YES key to set the system time. If the STOP/NO key is pressed you will be prompted to set the drive order. S E T...
  • Page 23 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 • Press the “8” key on the keypad. The screen will now read: S E L E C T R E C O R D I N G...

  • Page 24: Creatinga Hard Disk Image

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Creating A Hard Disk Image The QuadraPRO comes equipped with an internal hard disk drive, which can be used to store copies of master discs for later recording or comparing.
  • Page 25 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 WA I T I N G F O R D R I V E S R E A D Y G O O D : 0 B A D : 0...

  • Page 26: Creating Multiple Hard Disk Images

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Creating Multiple Hard Disk Images The Multiple Images feature allows the QuadraPRO’s internal hard disk to store up to four master disc images. The factory setting for this function is “disabled”.
  • Page 27 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 L O A D I N G M A S T E R ..WA I T I N G F O R D R I V E...

  • Page 28: Enabling Verify After

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Enabling Verify After • From the main operating screen depicted below: S E L E C T C O P Y C O M P A R E •...

  • Page 29: Copying Froma Hard Disk Image

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Copying From A Hard Disk Image After a hard disk image has been created, it can be used as the copying master source. If you have not already created a hard disk image, do so now, as described in the previous section.

  • Page 30: Multiple Images Enabled

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Note: If discs failed to copy properly, the discs will be placed in the reject area in front of the drives. These discs should not be used. To help you determine the nature of the problem, error messages can be displayed by pressing the “9”...
  • Page 31 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 • Press the “START/YES” key, and you will be returned to the main operating screen: S E L E C T C O P Y C O M P A R E Note: If discs failed to copy properly, the discs will be placed in the reject area in front of the drives.

  • Page 32: Comparing Froma Hard Disk Image

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Comparing From A Hard Disk Image For quality control purposes, the QuadraPRO is equipped with powerful verification capabilities. Copied discs can also be compared against hard disk images. This feature ensures copying integrity.

  • Page 33: Multiple Images Enabled

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 S E L E C T C O P Y C O M P A R E Note: If discs failed to copy properly, the discs will be placed in the reject area in front of the drives.
  • Page 34 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 C O M P A R E O K , P R E S S S T A R T G O O D : 0 B A D : 0 O F : 0 •...

  • Page 35: Erasing Dvd-Rw Discs

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Erasing DVD-RW Discs • From the main operating screen depicted below: S E L E C T C O P Y C O M P A R E •...

  • Page 36: Installing The Spectrum2 Printer

    The Printer option allows the QuadraPRO to print color and monochrome images directly onto the surface of discs separately, or immediately after they have been duplicated. Existing QuadraPRO systems can also be enhanced to include this printing capability, call your MediaFORM representative for details. Getting Started First complete the QuadraPRO setup procedures as described earlier in this guide.

  • Page 37: Installing The Printer

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Installing the Printer Included in the Printer option kit are two brackets that allow the Printer to be attached to the QuadraPRO. One bracket attaches to the bottom of the printer, while the other attaches to the top of the vertical drive bays.

  • Page 38: Preparing The Printer

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Preparing the Printer Before the printer can be mounted to the QuadraPRO a few minor changes must be made. 1) Turn off the power to the printer and disconnect all cables.

  • Page 39: Mounting The Printer

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 3) Lay the printer on its back and place the remaining bracket on the printer as pictured below. Line up the holes and fasten in place using four countersunk screws provided.

  • Page 40: Making The Connection

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Making the Connection • Connect the parallel printer cable to the printer port on the back of the printer, and to the DB-25 female (25 pin) connector on the back of the QuadraPRO.

  • Page 41: Installing The Inkjet Printer

    The Printer option allows the QuadraPRO to print color and monochrome images directly onto the surface of discs separately, or immediately after they have been duplicated. Existing QuadraPRO systems can also be enhanced to include this printing capability, call your MediaFORM representative for details. Getting Started First complete the QuadraPRO setup procedures as described earlier in this guide.

  • Page 42: Installing The Printer

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Installing the Printer Included in the Printer option kit are two brackets that allow the printer to be attached to the QuadraPRO. One bracket attaches to the bottom of the printer, while the other attaches to the top of the vertical drive bays.

  • Page 43: Preparing The Printer

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Preparing the Printer Before the printer can be mounted to the QuadraPRO, a few minor changes must be made. 3) Turn off the power to the printer and disconnect all cables.
  • Page 44 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 4) Lay the printer on its back, and place the remaining bracket on the printer as pictured below. Line up and insert the bracket pin into the bottom of the inkjet printer.

  • Page 45: Mounting The Printer

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Mounting the Printer • Remove the two thumb-screws from the bracket attached to the top of the drive bays. • Loosen the three screws in the bracket attached to the printer •...

  • Page 46: Making The Connection

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Making the Connection • Connect the parallel printer cable to the printer port on the back of the printer, and to the DB-25 female (25 pin) connector on the back of the QuadraPRO.

  • Page 47: Aligning The Printer

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Aligning the printer Please follow the instructions below to align the printer. • From the main operating screen depicted below: S E L E C T C O P Y C O M P A R E •...

  • Page 48: Utilizing The Printer Option

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Utilizing the Printer Option Copy and Print • From the main operating screen depicted below: S E L E C T C O P Y C O M P A R E •...

  • Page 49: Print Only

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 • Copy as you normally would and each disc will be printed after burning. Print Only In addition to the Copy and Print feature, the QuadraPRO is capable of processing Print Only jobs.
  • Page 50 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 • The print job will now run, the status will be shown as seen below: L O A D I N G D I S C S...

  • Page 51: Viewing Device Information

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Viewing Device Information To view the QuadraPRO device information, the steps are as follows: • From the main operating screen depicted below: S E L E C T...

  • Page 52: Working With Cd-Rewritable (Cd-Rw) Discs

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Working With CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) Discs In addition to working with CD-Recordable (CD-R) discs, the QuadraPRO can also copy both to and from CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs. CD-R discs are write-once and can be read on any CD audio player, CD-ROM, and MultiRead CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 53: Setting The Internal Clock

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 Setting The Internal Clock The QuadraPRO’s internal clock is set at the factory for Eastern Standard Time (observing daylight savings when applicable). To set the internal clock, the steps are as follows: •...

  • Page 54: Firmware Updates

    “Firmware Update CD” into the system. The latest version of firmware will be available for downloading to your computer from the MediaFORM web site: www.mediaform.com Once a firmware image file is downloaded, a “Firmware Update CD” can...

  • Page 55: Appendix A: Supported Formats

    QuadraPRO. Periodic firmware updates will be made available to deal with new formats as they appear. To obtain the latest version of firmware, contact your MediaFORM reseller or download the update from the MediaFORM web site: www.mediaform.com Many CD formats are international or industry standards, but variations on them may emerge from time to time.
  • Page 56 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide DVD-QuadraPRO LX Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Document Revision: 070102 QuadraPRO Supported Formats CD-ROM Mode 1 CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (form 1, form 2) Photo CD (single and multi session) CD-DA CD-Extra (CD PLUS) CD-R CD-RW *High-Speed CD-RW is not supported to write...

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