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  • Page 1 CD-5916 Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Mediaform, Inc

    Other trademarks referred to are the property of their respective trademark or registered trademark holders. Warranty MediaFORM, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that the equipment that you have purchased is free from defects in materials and workmanship, for a period of time as follows: Duplicator Electronics & Mechanical Parts...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CD-5916 Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 060102 Table of Contents MEDIAFORM, INC..............................1 ABOUT MEDIAFORM, INC.............................4 FORM CD D ................4 XPECT EDIA UPLICATOR ABOUT THIS MANUAL............................4 GETTING STARTED ..............................5 ’ ..............................5 ..............................5 ACKING ATERIALS CD-5916 ........................6 LACE ..............................6 AFETY RECAUTIONS CD-5916 C ........................7...
  • Page 4 .............................54 ETTING ASSWORD ...........................54 TARTING SING ASSWORD ........................55 HANGING EMOVING ASSWORD SETTING THE MACHINE ID ..........................56 FIRMWARE UPDATES............................57 CONNECTING THE CD-5916 TO A PC........................59 ..........................59 INIMUM YSTEM EQUIREMENTS SCSI D ..............................59 EVICE ETUP ..............................60 YSTEM TARTUP APPENDIX A: SUPPORTED FORMATS......................61 APPENDIX B: ERROR CODES DISPLAYED ON SCREEN ................62...

  • Page 5: About Mediaform, Inc

    This manual is written for both novice and experienced users. Please read through this Operator’s Guide from beginning to end before using the unit. Once having read the manual, follow along chapter by chapter. This will provide the necessary understanding of your new CD-5916 CD duplicator. Page 4...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    CD-5916 Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 060102 Getting Started Carefully remove the CD-5916 CD duplicator from the shipping container. Inspect the contents and verify them against the packing slip. Report any errors in shipping as soon as possible. What’s In The Box Your new CD-5916 CD duplicator includes: •...

  • Page 7: The Best Place To Put The Cd-5916

    AC receptacle. DO NOT try to defeat the third “ground” prong. All computer peripherals must be properly grounded, and the CD-5916 is no exception. The use of a power conditioner, such as an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) or a surge protector, is highly recommended.

  • Page 8: Location O Fcd-5916 Components

    CD-5916 Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 060102 Location Of CD-5916 Components Front View Rear View Page 7...

  • Page 9: Location O Fcd-R/Rw Recorder Parts And Controls

    Disc tray - Discs are loaded and removed from this tray. Pressing the eject button will open the tray when the power is switched on to the CD-5916. Read and write status LEDs - These indicators light up when the recorder is reading or writing.

  • Page 10: System Startup

    • Next, verify that the voltage selector switch is set correctly. It is located between the two power receptacles. The CD-5916 supports both 115 VAC and 230 VAC at 50 ~ 60 Hz. Please confirm that the appropriate voltage (115 VAC for North America) has been selected.
  • Page 11 Document Revision: 060102 • Make sure you power on the unit using the switch seen below, which is located on the back of the CD-5916. • Once the proper voltage setting has been confirmed, it is time to turn on the unit.

  • Page 12: Loadinga Disc

    Document Revision: 060102 Loading A Disc • After the CD-5916’s power has been switched on press the eject button on the front of the recorder to open its disc tray. • Load by carefully placing the disc (label side up) into the recessed area of the disc tray, so that the disc lays flat.

  • Page 13: Operation - Quick Start

    Document Revision: 060102 Operation - Quick Start The CD-5916 is a state-of-the-art CD duplicator. It is designed to copy and verify most standard compact disc formats. This Quick Start section will guide you through copying and comparing discs using the CD-to-CD method.
  • Page 14 CD-5916 Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 060102 A N A L Y Z I N G F O R M A T Q U I C K S C A N . . ( T M ) Once the format of the master disc is determined, copying will begin automatically.

  • Page 15: Comparing Discs (Cd-To-Cd)

    5916 is equipped with powerful verification capabilities. The quickest and simplest way of comparing a disc or multiple discs against an original CD (master disc) is to use the CD-5916’s CD-to-CD compare feature. Note: Due to the nature of the various compact disc formats only CD-ROM Mode 1, CD-ROM Mode 2, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 Form 1, and audio (CD-DA) discs can be compared.
  • Page 16 CD-5916 Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 060102 Once the format is determined the comparison will begin automatically. Progress will be displayed on the screen during the operation: C O M P n n n n o o o o o o o o o o o o...

  • Page 17: General Operation

    S I M U L A T E = 2 The factory setting for this function is “copy”. When the Recording Mode of the CD-5916 is set to “copy”, any blank discs loaded into the recorders will be written to. The “simulate” mode is a diagnostic tool, useful for testing the readability of a master disc without actually writing to blank discs loaded into the recorders.
  • Page 18 N A M E : T E S T If the Multiple Images feature is enabled, the size, number, and name of all the hard disk images stored in the CD-5916 are displayed in sequence. C R E A T I O N...
  • Page 19 Y E S / N O The factory setting for this function is “disabled”. When “enabled”, the Record RID feature will write SmartRID and SmartSTAMP codes into audio and data discs copied by the CD-5916 (see page 41). Page 18...
  • Page 20 • The factory setting for this function is “disabled”. When “enabled”, the Copy Protect feature will write copy protection information into data discs copied by the CD-5916 (see page 47). • Press the “START/YES” key to “enable” or the “STOP/NO” key to “disable”...
  • Page 21 I d : 4 7 1 1 d This display is the SCSI device information for each of the recorders installed in the CD-5916. This includes their SCSI channel and host number, model name, firmware version, and unique SmartRID code.
  • Page 22 When selected, the Authoring Mode function allows you to externally connect an Iomega Jaz removable hard disk drive to the CD-5916 and create a master CD from the files contained on a DOS/Windows 3.1 or Windows 95/98 formatted cartridge. Press the “START/YES”...
  • Page 23 [ 4 ] = 4 x The factory default setting is “maximum”. When selected, the Set Archive Speed feature forces the CD-5916 to create a hard disk image from a master disc at the chosen speed. Using 4x speed can improve the chances of copying poorer quality master discs.

  • Page 24: Stopping The Copy Or Compare Process

    1 6 X C O P Y C O M P A R E CAUTION Stopping the copying process after the CD-5916 has begun recording will result in partially written CD-R discs, which cannot be copied to again. Page 23...

  • Page 25: Creatinga Hard Disk Image

    Creating A Single Hard Disk Image Although the CD-5916’s internal hard disk can store up to six images of master discs, it is sometimes prudent not to use this Multiple Image feature, and only allow one image to be created and stored. Using a single image simplifies the copying process.
  • Page 26 P R E S S Y E S / N O • Press the “STOP/NO” key to “disable” the Multiple Images feature. This setting will remain in effect, even after restarting the CD-5916. The screen will now read: R E C O R D...
  • Page 27 CD-5916 Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 060102 • Wait for the LED lights on the of all the recorders to stop flickering (this may take up to 30 seconds). Press the “COPY” key on the keypad. The screen will now read:...

  • Page 28: Creating Multiple Hard Disk Images

    Creating Multiple Hard Disk Images The Multiple Images feature allows the CD-5916’s internal hard disk to store up to six master disc images. The factory setting for this function is “disabled”. To “enable” it, and create multiple image files, proceed as follows: •...
  • Page 29 Y E S / N O • Press the “START/YES” key to “enable” the Multiple Images feature. This setting will remain in effect until “disabled”, even after restarting the CD-5916. The screen will now read: R E C O R D R I D...
  • Page 30 CD-5916 Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 060102 F R O M H D ? ( S T A R T / S T O P ) • Press the “STOP/NO” key. The screen will now read: H D ? ( S T A R T / S T O P ) •...
  • Page 31 CD-5916 Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 060102 • If you wish to make changes, press the “STOP/NO” key. If the name is correct, press the “START/YES” key. The screen will now read: WA I T I N G F O R...
  • Page 32 CD-5916 Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 060102 Note: If discs failed to copy properly, the recorder tray drawers stay closed upon completion. These discs should not be used. To help you determine the nature of the problem, error messages can be displayed by pressing the “9” key on the keypad.

  • Page 33: Copying Froma Hard Disk Image

    CD-5916 Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 060102 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 34: Multiple Images Enabled

    Along the bottom line of the display will scroll the available images identified by their number (0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), and their name. The CD-5916 defaults to the first image (0) and in this example the image is named “TEST”. For the purposes of this example,...
  • Page 35 CD-5916 Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 060102 press the “0” key to select this image, followed by the “START/YES” key. The screen will now read: I M A G E N A M E : T E S T [ S T O P ] = N O [ S T A R T ] = Y E S •...

  • Page 36: Comparing Froma Hard Disk Image

    Document Revision: 060102 Comparing From A Hard Disk Image To ensure copied discs are identical to the originals, the CD-5916 is equipped with powerful verification capabilities. In addition to the CD-to- CD compare feature outlined in the Quick Start section of this guide, copied discs can also be compared against hard disk images to ensure copying integrity.

  • Page 37: Multiple Images Enabled

    CD-5916 Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 060102 C O M P n n n n n n n n n n o o o o o o 6 2 % Upon successful completion, the compared disc(s) will be ejected. The screen will now read:...
  • Page 38 (0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), and their name. The CD-5916 defaults to the first image (0), and in this example the image is named “TEST”. For the purposes of this example, press the “0” key to select this image, followed by the “START/YES”...

  • Page 39: Comparing Discs (Cd-To-Cd Toc)

    Comparing Discs (CD-to-CD TOC) In addition to the comprehensive byte-for-byte CD-to-CD and hard disk image compare features of the CD-5916. Discs can also be quickly checked against an original CD (master disc) using a CD-to-CD TOC compare process. This method compares the Table of Contents (TOC) area of discs only, and is intended as a fast way of identifying that they are the same.
  • Page 40 CD-5916 Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 060102 A N A L Y Z I N G F O R M A T WA I T I N G F O R D R I V E S R E A D Y Upon successful completion, the compared disc(s) will be ejected.

  • Page 41: Smartrid And Smartstamp Codes

    CD-5916. These fingerprints allow discs to be traced back to the specific CD-5916 unit, and even the recorder that copied them. SmartRID and SmartSTAMP are useful ways of dealing with unauthorized copying, authenticating discs, and helping to diagnose copying problems.

  • Page 42: Reading Smartrid And Smartstamp Codes

    • Set Multiple Images as desired by pressing the “START/YES” or “STOP/NO” key (see page 18). This setting will remain in effect until “disabled”, even after restarting the CD-5916. The screen will now read: R E C O R D...
  • Page 43 If the CD is a data disc, its SmartSTAMP information will be displayed on screen. This includes the SmartRID code of the recorder, and the machine ID of the CD-5916 that copied the disc. It will also show the date and time of its copying, on a screen similar to this:...

  • Page 44: Atip Codes

    ATIP stands for “Absolute Time In Pre-Groove”. In firmware 7.0XX and higher, the ATIP option allows you to determine the manufacturer of the disc placed in the top drive of the CD-5916. It will also determine the minutes, seconds, and frames present on the disc. Many generic brand CD’s will not be recognized.

  • Page 45: Viewing Scsi Device Information

    C O P Y C O M P A R E Viewing SCSI Device Information To view the CD-5916’s SCSI device information, the steps are as follows: • From the main operating screen depicted below: 1 6 X C O P Y C O M P A R E •...
  • Page 46 I d : 4 7 1 1 d The SCSI device information is displayed for each of the CD-R/RW recorders installed in the CD-5916. This includes their SCSI channel and host number, model name, firmware version, and unique SmartRID code.

  • Page 47: Copy Protection

    Enabling Copy Protection To write copy protection into discs copied with the CD-5916, the steps are as follows: • From the main operating screen depicted below:...
  • Page 48 • Set Archive as desired by pressing the “START/YES” key or “STOP/NO” key (see page 19). This setting will remain in effect until “disabled”, even after restarting the CD-5916. The screen will now read: M U L T I P L E...

  • Page 49: Creating Audio Compilation Discs

    In addition to copying entire CDs, audio compilation discs can be created a track at a time from one or more master discs containing audio (CD-DA, mixed mode, CD-Extra) using the CD-5916’s audio track import feature. To create an audio compilation disc, the steps are as follows: •...
  • Page 50 CD-5916 Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 060102 T R K # 1 , 4 , 7 ? I M P O R T • If you wish to make changes, press the “STOP/NO” key. If the selections are correct, press the “START/YES” key. The screen will...

  • Page 51: Working With Cd-Rewritable (Cd-Rw) Discs

    Please note, 2x and 4x CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) discs are not compatible. CD-RW Supported Formats The CD-5916 can copy CD-RW discs written in most logical formats (ISO 9660, audio, etc.) but not those created using the Universal Disk Format (UDF). CD-RW discs using UDF are produced by packet writing software (such as Adaptec DirectCD, CeQuadrat PacketCD, Prassi abCD etc.).

  • Page 52: Converting From Track-At-Once To Disc-At-Once

    Document Revision: 060102 Converting From Track-at-Once To Disc-at-Once Discs produced on the CD-5916 are identical copies to the master discs from which they were made. This means that, for example, when an unfinalized Track-at-Once master disc is copied the resulting disc is written so that it is also an unfinalized Track-at-Once disc.
  • Page 53 CD-5916 Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 060102 WA I T I N G F O R D R I V E S R E A D Y A N A L Y Z I N G F O R M A T Q U I C K S C A N .

  • Page 54: Setting The Internal Clock

    The CD-5916’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: • Turn on the power to the CD-5916, and wait for the screen depicted below: C H E C K I N G S Y S T E M .

  • Page 55: Password Protection

    Once a password has been established the CD-5916 will require that it be entered each time the unit is turned on. To start up the unit when the password is “enabled”: • Turn on the power to the CD-5916 and the following screens will be displayed in sequence: I N C .

  • Page 56: Changing O R Removinga Password

    CD-5916 will continue starting up as usual. Changing Or Removing A Password • Turn on the power to the CD-5916 and wait for the screen: C H E C K I N G S Y S T E M . . .

  • Page 57: Setting The Machine Id

    CD-5916’s SmartSTAMP feature. To set the Machine ID the steps are as follows: • Turn on the power to the CD-5916 and wait for the screen depicted below: C H E C K I N G S Y S T E M .

  • Page 58: Firmware Updates

    • Turn off the power to the CD-5916. • Press and hold down the “9” key and turn on the power to the CD-5916. Continue to hold down the “9” key until the screen reads: L O A D I N F I R M WA R E .
  • Page 59 CD-5916 Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 060102 After the CD-5916 restarts and the main operating screen is displayed: 1 6 X C O P Y C O M P A R E • Eject the “Firmware Update” CD from the top right-hand side CD- R/RW recorder.

  • Page 60: Connecting The Cd-5916 To A Pc

    CD-5916 Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 060102 Connecting The CD-5916 To A PC If you do not have access to a CD-R/RW recorder the CD-5916 can also be connected to a PC, for creating original master discs. Minimum System Requirements To connect a CD-5916 to a PC, the minimum system requirements are as follows: •...

  • Page 61: System Startup

    CD-5916 Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 060102 System Startup • Turn on the power to the CD-5916. Wait a minute or two while the system starts up. The screen will now read: I N C . C D 2 C D...

  • Page 62: Appendix A: Supported Formats

    CD-5916 can copy all CD-ROM Mode 1 discs - this includes ISO 9660, HFS, Hybrid, Rock Ridge and many other types of file systems. As a result the CD-5916 will most likely copy CD formats not listed in the table below. If you require further assistance please contact MediaFORM’s technical support department at (610) 458-9200...

  • Page 63: Appendix B: Error Codes Displayed On Screen

    CD-5916 Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 060102 Appendix B: Error Codes Displayed On Screen Error Message Diagnosis • Make sure that the master disc is not Bad Master scratched or dirty and that it can be read in a computer CD-ROM drive or played in a CD audio player.
  • Page 64 CD-5916 Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 060102 • Make sure that the particular recorder is Drive Not Present properly plugged in the CD-5916. • The hard drive is corrupt or faulty. Fatal HD Error • Try loading new blank discs or exchange the FC Error recorder.

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