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ARS-2057P/2050P
Native SATA Copy Controller
User's Manual
(for PCB Rev:5.x)
Copyright©2010 ACARD Technology Corp.
Release: June 2010
Version: 1.3
Attention:
Wait over 5 seconds to
power on after shutdown
to prevent the abnormal
operation of the system.

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  • Page 1 ARS-2057P/2050P Native SATA Copy Controller User's Manual Version: 1.3 (for PCB Rev:5.x) Attention: Wait over 5 seconds to power on after shutdown to prevent the abnormal operation of the system. Copyright©2010 ACARD Technology Corp. Release: June 2010...

  • Page 2: Copyright And Trademarks

    ACARD’s ARS-2057P/2050P Copy Controller is used for copying and editing personal audio and video data. Violating Copy Right is a criminal act. ACARD's Copy Controller only supports legal backup operation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.1 Stand-alone Copy Controller ..........2.2 Complete Duplicator System ..........2.3 A System without BD/DVD Drives ........2.4 Installation Instructions ............2.4.1 Installing the ARS-2057P ..........2.4.2 Installing the ARS-2050P ..........Chapter 3 Basic Operations ............3.1 Buttons and LCD Display............
  • Page 4 5.1.12 ISRC & MCN ............. 5.1.13 USB Option ..............5.1.14 CD-TEXT ..............5.1.15 Password ..............5.1.16 Disc Counter .............. 5.1.17 Auto Save Image ............5.1.18 Update Drive F/W ............5.1.19 F1 Hot Key Setting ............ 5.1.20 F2 Hot Key Setting ............ 5.1.21 Index ................
  • Page 5 Member nations already established their free of charge recycle systems of WEEE before August 13, 2005. Accordingly, ACARD has to be responsible for recycling all products exported to Germany. You can return your ACARD product that needs recycling to a local collector.
  • Page 6 électrique usagé. Depuis le 13 août 2005, les pays membres ont mis en place un système de recyclage gratuit selon le WEEE,. De ce fait, Acard est responsable du recyclage de tous les produits exportés vers l’Allemagne. Vous pouvez mettre au rebut votre équipement ACARD usagé dans votre centre local de recyclage.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    The ARS-2057P/2050P is a stand-alone data backup system that supports high-speed SATA BD/DVD/CD writers. It uses the ACARD RISC CPU engine, so it is simple to use and doesn’t require a PC. Data, music or multimedia BD/DVD/CD discs can be easily backed up using just the LCD display and selection keys, making it suitable for low-volume individual and office users.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Installation

    ARS-2057P/2050P Manual Chapter 2 Installation Before installing the ARS-2057P/2050P, please note that the product is provided in 3 types of packaging: Stand-alone Copy Controller, Complete Duplicator System, Duplicator System with no BD/DVD Writer. 2.1 Stand-alone Copy Controller  Open packaging to check for any problems.

  • Page 9: Installation Instructions

    ARS-2057P/2050P Manual Installation Instructions 2.4.1 Installing the ARS-2057P The diagram and photo below shows an ARS-2057P connected with a DVD-ROM, a SATA HDD and 7 DVD writers. CN13 SATA HDD ARS-2057P CN12 DVD-ROM CN16 DVD Writer CN17 DVD Writer DVD Writer...

  • Page 10: Installing The Ars-2050P

    ARS-2057P/2050P Manual 2.4.2 Installing the ARS-2050P The diagram and photo below shows an ARS-2050P connected with a DVD-ROM, a SATA HDD and 10 DVD writers. CN13 SATA HDD ARS-2050P CN12 DVD-ROM CN16 DVD Writer CN17 DVD Writer DVD Writer DVD Writer...

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Basic Operations

    ARS-2057P/2050P with or without an internal HDD. 3.2.1 With Internal HDD If the ARS-2057P/2050P has a 3.5" SATA HDD installed, its operating instructions are as follows: To check if the HDD has been detected by the ARS-2057P/2050P, use menu option 11-15 to check that IDE0 returns the message HDD.

  • Page 12: Without Internal Hdd

    BD/DVD, press the “Eject” button on the BD/DVD writer. Please check that the SATA cable is properly connected before installing the hardware. The SATA HDD can be connected directly to the SATA port on the ARS-2057P/2050P board via the SATA cable.

  • Page 13: Chapter 4 Pcb Layout

    ARS-2057P/2050P Manual Chapter 4 PCB Layout The layout of the ARS-2057P is shown below. Red+ CN17 CN16 CN13 CN12 CN11 CN7 CN8 CN2 J5: USB signal link CN13: Connects to source BD/DVD-ROM CN12: Connects to SATA HDD CN2 & CN7 & CN8 & CN16 & CN17 : Connects to target BD/DVD writers...
  • Page 14 ARS-2057P/2050P Manual The layout of the ARS-2050P is shown below. Red+ CN17 CN16 CN13 CN12 CN11 CN7 CN8 CN2 J5: USB signal link CN13: Connects to source BD/DVD-ROM CN12: Connects to SATA HDD CN2 & CN6(upper level) & CN7 & CN8 & CN16 & CN17: Connects to target BD/DVD writers...

  • Page 15: Chapter 5 Functions

    ARS-2057P/2050P Manual Chapter 5 Functions There are 12 major functions in the copy controller as the following figure shows, and there are subfunctions in Function 9, 10, 11, and 12. 1. Copy 2. Test 3. Test & Copy 4. Verify 5.
  • Page 16 ARS-2057P/2050P Manual In Function 12 there are 22 subfunctions. 12.1 UnderRun Protect 12.2 Overburn 12.3 Read Error Skip 12.4 Format HDD 12.5 Venify HDD 12.6 Burn-in 12.7 Update Firmware 12.8 Compare Firmware 12.9 H/W Diagnostic 12.10 Load Default 12.11 CD+G 12.

  • Page 17: Adv Setup

    ARS-2057P/2050P Manual During operation if you don’t understand an LCD message, see Appendix A . Now let’s take ARS- 2057P to demonstrate. 5.1 Adv Setup Function 12 Adv Setup lets you change the system configuration. This function includes 22 subfunctions: UnderRun Protect, Overburn, Read Error Skip, Format HDD, Verify HDD, Burn-in, Update Firmware, Compare Firmware, H/W Diagnostic, Load Default, CD+G, ISRC &...

  • Page 18: Format Hdd

    ARS-2057P/2050P Manual Press ENT to enter the following figure. The default is Off. Press ▼ to select On. Read Error Skip 5.1.4 Format HDD Now press ESC and ▼ to enter the following figure. Format HDD is to partition the hard disk. But after formatting, all data on the hard disk will be deleted.

  • Page 19: Verify Hdd

    ARS-2057P/2050P Manual 5.1.5 Verify HDD Now press ESC to return to Function 12, and then select part 5 Verify HDD as the following figure shows. Verify HDD is to verify if the hard disk or any of its partitions can work well.

  • Page 20: Update Firmware

    You can get the latest firmware version from ACARD by e-mail, or download it directly from the web site: http://www.acard.com Then, unzip the file of .zip and copy it into a CD-RW. If the file is .bin, you don’t need to unzip.

  • Page 21: Cd+G

    ARS-2057P/2050P Manual Press ENT to enter the next figure. Use ▲ ▼ to confirm Yes or No. Load Default Config?Yes When default loading finishes, LCD will show the results as follows. Load Default 5.1.11 CD+G Now press ESC and ▼ to enter the following figure. CD+G is a kind of special copying format.

  • Page 22: Cd-Text

    ARS-2057P/2050P Manual 5.1.14 CD-TEXT Now press ESC and ▼ to enter the following figure. CD-TEXT is a kind of special copying format. This function supports this special format. 12-14. Adv Setup CD-TEXT Press ENT to enter the next figure. The default is Off. Press ▼ to select On.

  • Page 23: Disc Counter

    ARS-2057P/2050P Manual When it is correct, you will see the following figure. You have 3 chances to enter your password. If you forget your password, return the copy controller to ACARD for help. Change 5.1.16 Disc Counter Now press ESC and ▼ to enter the following figure. Disc Counter records how many discs you have copied.

  • Page 24: Auto Save Image

    ARS-2057P/2050P Manual Press ENT to see the following figure. If you want to delete the record in DVD writer 2, you can press ENT, otherwise press ESC to exit. Del 02 Counter Ent: Del Esc: Exit 5.1.17 Auto Save Image Now press ESC and ▼...

  • Page 25: F2 Hot Key Setting

    ARS-2057P/2050P Manual 5.1.20 F2 Hot Key Setting Now press ESC and ▼ to enter the following figure. This function let you change the F2 Hot Key function. 12-20. Adv Setup F2 Hot Key Setting Press ENT to enter the next figure. The default is Select Source.

  • Page 26: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    ARS-2057P/2050P Manual Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 About LCD After you power up, if there is no display on the LCD, check if the connection of power cord is firm and the environment of power outlet is normal.

  • Page 27: Appendix A Lcd Messages

    ARS-2057P/2050P Manual Appendix A LCD Messages 1. Normal Conditions: All data will be lost, erase?....All data on the disc will be lost. Confirm the erasing of data. Analyzing.....................Analyze the source disc. Audio Disc!!! Can’t compare!........The system cannot compare the audio discs.
  • Page 28 ARS-2057P/2050P Manual No Image in Partition xx............There is no data image in partition xx. No Valid HDD!................The system cannot find a hard disk. Partition Damage..................The partition is damaged. Select HD First!............... Select a formatted hard disk at first. Verify Disk or Partition?......Do you want to verify the hard disk or just a partition? Verify Hard Disk Fail!............

  • Page 29: Technical Support Form

    ARS-2057P/2050P Manual Technical Support Form Email address: support@acard.com Website: http://www.acard.com Model Name* (ex: ARS-2057P) Firmware version* System Configuration Motherboard/System model* SCSI host adapter/chip brand & model* SCSI host BIOS version Other I/O card* Operating System* SATA HDD brand & model*...

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