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MF DIGITAL Cougar 6600 Operator's Manual

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Cougar 6600
Asynchronous Duplicator
Operator's Guide
(With CougarNET Command Module Client Application)
Formats Unlimited, Inc.
155 Sherwood Avenue
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Tel: 001 631 249 9393
Email: support@mfdigital.com
http://www.mfdigital.com
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2003 - 2011 by Formats Unlimited, Inc
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  • Page 1: 2003 - 2011 By Formats Unlimited , Inc

    Cougar 6600 Asynchronous Duplicator Operator’s Guide (With CougarNET Command Module Client Application) Formats Unlimited, Inc. 155 Sherwood Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735 Tel: 001 631 249 9393 Email: support@mfdigital.com http://www.mfdigital.com © 2003 - 2011 by Formats Unlimited, Inc Page 1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ERASING CD-RW/DVD-RW DISCS ........................30 VIEWING DEVICE INFORMATION ........................31 SETTING THE INTERNAL CLOCK ........................32 SETUP GUIDE FOR THE COUGAR 6600 CLIENT .................... 34 HOW TO CONFIGURE THE COUGAR 6600 CLIENT ..................35 NET C A PC ................37...

  • Page 3: Welcome To The Cougar 6600 Asynchronous Duplicator

    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. Should you lose or misplace your carton, a new one will need to be purchased from MF Digital. Removing Packing Restraints The Cougar 6600 ships with a picker arm restraint to reduce the possibility of damage in transit.

  • Page 4: General Operation

    General Operation The Cougar 6600 is extremely versatile and offers many useful and powerful features. • It is time to turn start Cougar. A series of self-diagnostics will be performed. The screen will now read in sequence: • Once complete, the unit will display the main operating screen: •...
  • Page 5 • Press the “1” key on the keypad. Something similar to the following will be displayed on the screen in sequence: • As indicated by the red square, this is the version information of the firmware currently installed on the Cougar 6600. Page 5...
  • Page 6 • This displays the image size on the internal hard disk, time and date. • This displays the Verify after status of the Cougar 6600. The Verify After function will verify a copied disc against the master disc immediately after it has been copied.
  • Page 7 This setting will remain in effect until disabled, even after restarting the Cougar 6600. • 5 Key – Displays print options. This feature is not available or active on Cougar 6600. Page 7...
  • Page 8 • This display is the device information for each of the recorders installed in the Cougar 6600. This includes their host number, model name, and firmware version. • Press the “7” key on the keypad. The screen will now read:...
  • Page 9 • Press the “Start/Yes” key to clear the hard drive. If the “Stop/No” key is pressed you will be prompted to set the “System Time.” • Press the “Start/Yes” key to set the system time. If you press the “Stop/No” key you will see “Set the Drive Order” •...
  • Page 10 When selected, the Select Recording Speed feature allows you to set the copying speed as determined by the capabilities of the recorders installed in the Cougar 6600. You will be prompted to select the CD-R Recording Speed first, then DVD-R Speed. The “Stop/No”...
  • Page 11 • CD Speed = Press the “0” key, the “1” key or “2” key depending on your choice. After your selection the screen will now read: • DVD Speed = Press the “0” key, the “1” key or “2” key depending on your choice.

  • Page 12: The Copy And Compare Buttons

    The COPY and COMPARE Buttons The Cougar 6600 has two main buttons which you will commonly use when starting jobs. Understanding the options below will aid you in the correct method how to use your system effectively.
  • Page 13 • If you push the “Stop/No” button, the screen will now read. • The “Copy in Relay Mode?” gives you the option to copy multiple masters in sequence, hence the name, Relay mode. The correct pecking order is as follows, [master 1] [blanks] [master 2] [blanks] and so forth.
  • Page 14 • If you push the “Stop/No” button, the screen will now read: • The ERASE ONLY option let you erase your CD-RW or DVD- RW discs using the loader. This is useful if you utilize rewritable discs often and have many to erase. •...

  • Page 15: Creating A Hard Disk Image

    Creating a Single Hard Disk Image Although the Cougar 6600’s internal hard disk can store up to six active images of master discs, hundreds of stored images can be archived on Cougar. It is sometimes prudent not to use this Multiple Image feature and only allow one image to be created and stored.
  • Page 16 • From the main operating screen depicted below: • Press the “COPY” key. The screen will now read: • Press the “Stop/No” key. The screen will now read: • Press the “Start/Yes” key. The screen will now read in sequence: Page 16...
  • Page 17 • The master disc is now stored as an image on the hard disk Note: If the master failed to copy to the hard drive properly, the master disc will be placed in the reject area in front of the drives.

  • Page 18: Creating Multiple Hard Disk Images

    Creating Multiple Hard Disk Images The Multiple Images feature allows the Cougar 6600’s internal hard disk to store up to six active master disc images. The factory setting for this function is “disabled”. To enable it, and create multiple image files, proceed as follows: •...
  • Page 19 • Press the “Start/Yes” key to enable Multiple Images. • You will then be returned to the main operating screen: • Press the “COPY” key. The screen will now read: • Press the “Stop/No” key. The screen will now read: •...
  • Page 20 • Select the number that will designate the location of your master. The screen will then read in sequence: Page 20...

  • Page 21: Copying From A Hard Disk Image

    Copying From a Hard Disk Image Warning: If you have not already created a hard disk image, do so now, as described in the previous section. After a hard disk image has been created, it is used as the master source. Multiple Images Disabled To make copies from a hard disk image that was previously created with the Multiple Images feature “disabled”...

  • Page 22: Multiple Images Enabled

    • Enter the number of copies and press Start/Yes. • Progress will be displayed on the screen during the operation: • Press the “Start/Yes” key, and you will be returned to the main operating screen: Note: If the master failed to copy to the hard drive properly, the master disc will be placed in the reject area in front of the drives.
  • Page 23 “COPY” key on the keypad. The screen will now read: Press the “Start/Yes” key. The screen will now read: • The Cougar 6600 defaults to the first image (1). For the purposes • of this example, press the “1” key to select this image, followed by the “Start/Yes”...
  • Page 24 Press the “Start/Yes” key, and you will be returned to the main • operating screen: Note: If the master failed to copy to the hard drive properly, the master disc will be placed in the reject area in front of the drives.

  • Page 25: Comparing From A Hard Disk Image

    Comparing From a Hard Disk Image For quality control purposes, the Cougar 6600 is equipped with powerful verification capabilities. Copied discs can also be compared against hard disk images. This feature ensures copying integrity. Note: Due to the nature of the various formats, only CD-ROM Mode 1, CD-ROM Mode 2, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 Form 1, and most DVD formats can be compared (including CD Audio).

  • Page 26: Multiple Images Enabled

    Enter the number of copies and press Start/Yes. • Upon successful completion, the compared disc(s) will be • ejected. The screen will now read: Press the “Start/Yes” key, and you will be returned to the main • operating screen: Note: If the master failed to copy to the hard drive properly, the master disc will be placed in the reject area in front of the drives.
  • Page 27 From the main operating screen depicted below: • Load the copied discs to be compared into the CD / DVD • recorders. Press the “COMPARE” key on the keypad. The screen will now • read: Press the “Start/Yes” key. The screen will now read: •...

  • Page 28: Enabling Verify After Copy

    Upon successful completion, the compared disc(s) will be • ejected. The screen will now read: Press the “Start/Yes” key, and you will be returned to the main • operating screen: Note: If the master failed to copy to the hard drive properly, the master disc will be placed in the reject area in front of the drives.
  • Page 29 Press the “2” key and the screen will now display in sequence: • Press the “0” key, and the screen will now read: • Press the “Start/Yes” key to enable, or the “Stop/No” key to • disable the Verify after option. If you press the “Start/Yes” key the screen will read: You will then be returned to the main operating screen which •...

  • Page 30: Erasing Cd-Rw/Dvd-Rw Discs

    Press the “Start/Yes” key on the keypad. • The Cougar 6600 will then erase the CD-RW/DVD-RW disc. • Note: If you are using previously recorded RW discs, Cougar will automatically erase the each disc prior to recording the disc.

  • Page 31: Viewing Device Information

    Viewing Device Information To view the Cougar 6600 device information, the steps are as follows: From the main operating screen depicted below: • Press the “6” key. Something similar to the following will be • displayed on the screen: The device information is displayed for each of the DVD or CD •...

  • Page 32: Setting The Internal Clock

    Setting the Internal Clock The Cougar 6600’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: • Press the “7” key on the keypad. The screen will now read: •...
  • Page 33 You will then be returned to the main operating screen: • Page 33...

  • Page 34: Setup Guide For The Cougar 6600 Client

    Setup Guide for the Cougar 6600 Client Page 34...

  • Page 35: How To Configure The Cougar 6600 Client

    Connect the Cougar 6600 to your network using the RJ-45 • connector. Turn on the Cougar 6600 • Wait for the Cougar 6600 Standalone Series to boot up, you will • see: Press the “7” key, you will see: •...
  • Page 36 Press the “START/YES” key, you will see: • Press the “Stop No” key if the network does not use DHCP or • press the “START/YES” key if the network does use DHCP. If you press the ““START/YES” “ key you will be prompted to Restart the system, if you press the “Stop No”...

  • Page 37: Installing The Cougar Net Client Application Ona Pc

    PC. If you want to save/load connections on multiple PC’s you will need to connect and save to each PC. Press “Connect” to include a Cougar to the client • Enter the name of the Cougar 6600 (MF106 ) press “OK” • Page 37...

  • Page 38: Using The Cougarnet Client Application

    A new tab will appear at the top of the screen called “MF106” • Click the “MF106” tab and you will see : • Using the CougarNET Client Application After you have connected all your Cougars, you will see the new •...
  • Page 39 • Use the Image Tab to define disc properties (Volume title, bootable disc, ISO 9660, Joliet or UDF Page 39...

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