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  • Page 1 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide (With SA Client Application) Page 1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WELCOME TO THE SCRIBE SA STANDALONE SYSTEM ................4 ..............................4 OPYRIGHT OTICE ..........................4 ECORDER ARRANTY OLICY ..................................4 IRACY ..........................5 ICENSE GREEMENT MF DIGITAL ..............................6 BOUT MF DIGITAL CD / DVD D ..............6 XPECT UPLICATOR ..............................6 BOUT ANUAL GETTING STARTED..............................7 ’ ..............................7 ..............................7 ACKING ATERIALS SA S ...................7...
  • Page 3 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide CREATING .PRN FILES (PRISM PLUS PRINTER) ..................51 CREATING .PRN FILES (INKJET PRINTER) ....................52 UTILIZING .PDF FILES FOR PRINTING (COMMAND MODULE CLIENT ONLY)........53 UTILIZING THE PRINTER OPTION........................55 ..............................55 OPY AND RINT ................................56 RINT VIEWING DEVICE INFORMATION ........................60 SETTING THE INTERNAL CLOCK ........................61...

  • Page 4: Welcome To The Scribe Sa Standalone System

    The copying of audio, video, or software without the permission of the copyright holder is illegal. MF DIGITAL. 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 5: End User License Agreement

    IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“EULA”), DO NOT USE THIS DEVICE OR COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY CONTACT MF DIGITAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF THE UNUSED DEVICE (S) FOR A REFUND. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE, WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS EULA (OR RATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT.)

  • Page 6: About Mf Digital

    About MF DIGITAL Thank you for purchasing MF DIGITAL’s Scribe SA Standalone auto- loading CD / DVD duplicator. MF DIGITAL manufactures a wide variety of CD / DVD duplication equipment, including manual and fully automated CD and DVD duplicators and printers. We hope you will consider us for all of your duplication needs.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    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. The Best Place To Put The Scribe SA Standalone...

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    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. MF DIGITAL reserves the right to void the warranty if unauthorized service is performed. Page 8...

  • Page 9: Location Of Cd-R/Rw And Dvd ±R/±Rw Recorder Parts And Controls

    Your LCD and keypad will differ slightly but all the functions explained in this manual are identical MF Digital Drive Legend 1. 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 Scribe EC Standalone.

  • Page 10: Removing Packing Restraints

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Removing Packing Restraints The Scribe SA Standalone ships with a picker arm restraint to reduce the possibility of damage in transit. This restraint must be removed before operation or power-on. Gently remove the zip tie and foam from around the transfer arm.
  • Page 11 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • Make sure you power on the unit using the primary power switch located on the back of the Scribe SA Standalone. You must also power on the drive bay. That switch is located at the front of the drive bay itself.
  • Page 12 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide After the startup routine is complete, 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 12...

  • Page 13: General Operation

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide General Operation The Scribe SA Standalone is extremely versatile and offers many useful and powerful features. Function Keys Various uses for the Scribe SA Standalone will be explained throughout this Operator’s Guide. The following section explains the purpose of the function keys.
  • Page 14 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • 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 Scribe SA Standalone.
  • Page 15 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • This displays the Multiple Images status of the Scribe SA Standalone. Multiple images allows the user to store up to 6 separate master images on the internal Hard Drive. • This displays the Installed Memory of the Scribe SA Standalone. •...
  • Page 16 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide ROM Mode 2, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 Form 1, and audio (CD-DA) discs can be compared. • 1- The factory setting for this function is disabled. When enabled, the Multiple Images feature allows up to six images to be stored on the hard disk drive at one time.
  • Page 17 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • Pressing the “4” key on the keypad will first display the option for importing PRN files. • Pressing “Stop/No” Button will now display • When selected, the Loader Test Mode function allows you to manually control the robotic functions of the system, this features aids you in troubleshooting the robotic functions.
  • Page 18 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • If you pressed the “Stop/No” key for Loader Tester you will be prompted to align the printer. • Please see the Aligning the Printer section of this manual for further instructions.
  • Page 19 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide This display is the device information for each of the recorders installed in the Scribe SA Standalone. This includes their host number, model name, and firmware version. • Press the “7” key on the keypad. The screen will now read: •...
  • Page 20 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • If you pressed the “Stop/No” key at you will be prompted to “Set the Drive Order”: • Press the “Stop/No” key if you do not want to reset the drive order. Press the “Start/Yes”...
  • Page 21 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • If you pressed “Stop/No” to “Set Drive Order”, you will be prompted to “Change Network Settings”. Pressing “Start/Yes” will allow you to set-up the network client feature. Please see Utilizing the SA Client Application section (p.
  • Page 22 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • DVD Speed = Press the “0” key, the “1” key or “2” key depending on your choice. After your selection the screen will now read: • You will then be returned to the main operating screen that reads, “Select Copy or Compare”...

  • Page 23: The Copy And Compare Buttons

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide This displays the status of the last disc copied or compared in each of the Scribe SA Standalone’s recorders. If the last operation performed was successful, the screen will report “OK”. If problems were encountered, an error message will be displayed.
  • Page 24 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide 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 25 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide If you push the “Start/No” button, the screen will now read. You will now be returned to the Main operating screen, “Select Copy or Compare”. To use any of these features, push the “Start/Yes” button.
  • Page 26 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide The screen with look something like this when the comparison has begun: When the comparison is done, the screen will display: Page 26...

  • Page 27: Aligning The Drives - If Needed (Pre-Aligned At Factory)

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Aligning the Drives – If Needed (Pre-aligned at Factory) Please follow the instructions below to align the drives on the Scribe SA Standalone. • From the main operating screen depicted below: •...
  • Page 28 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • To test the alignment of the drive tower, first press the number with corresponds to the “C” command for calibrate. Then press “I” for input. This will pick up a CD from the input area and place the CD in the drive.

  • Page 29: Selecting The Printer

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Selecting the Printer • First, the appropriate printer must be selected. To select the appropriate printer, do the following: At the “Select Copy or Compare, press the “2” key From the scrolling options screen, press the “5” to select the printer Select the appropriate printer that you have installed on the system.

  • Page 30: Aligning The Printer - If Needed (Pre-Aligned At Factory)

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Aligning the Printer – If Needed (Pre-aligned at Factory) • After the system reboots, the main operating screen will be depicted below: • Press the “4” key. You will be prompted to “Import PRN files”. Press “Stop/No”...
  • Page 31 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • At this point the automated arm will pick a disc up from the input area and place the CD so that it stops just above the printer tray. Check the alignment of the printer and adjust the printer accordingly.

  • Page 32: Creating A Hard Disk Image

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Creating A Hard Disk Image The Scribe SA Standalone comes equipped with an internal hard disk drive, which can be used to store copies of master discs for later recording or comparing.
  • Page 33 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • Press the “Stop/No” key. The screen will now read: Press the “Start/Yes” key. The screen will now read in sequence: Page 33...
  • Page 34 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide 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 35: Creating Multiple Hard Disk Images

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Creating Multiple Hard Disk Images The Multiple Images feature allows the Scribe SA Standalone’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 36 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • 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 37 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • Select the number that will designate the location of your master. The screen will then read in sequence: Page 37...
  • Page 38 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Note: When using the multiple images option, it is a good idea to write an “inventory” of what the images are and what number corresponds to it. So when you need to recall that image, your written log will assist you.

  • Page 39: Copying From A Hard Disk Image

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide 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 can be used as the copying master source.
  • Page 40 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • Enter the quantity of discs you wish to copy: Progress will be displayed on the screen during the operation: Press the “Start/Yes” key, and you will be returned to the main •...

  • Page 41: Multiple Images Enabled

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Multiple Images Enabled To make copies from hard disk images that were previously created with the Multiple Images feature “enabled”, the steps are as follows: • From the main operating screen depicted below: •...
  • Page 42 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide If you installed a printer, Scribe SA will ask if you if you want to use your printer. Pushing the “Start/Yes” button will prompt the Scribe SA Standalone to ask use the Existing PRN file (if preloaded) if no PRN file was preloaded, you will need to have your PRN disc as the first disc in the first input been.
  • Page 43 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide 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. This disc should not be used. Tip: Having your “inventory”...

  • Page 44: Comparing From A Hard Disk Image

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Comparing From A Hard Disk Image For quality control purposes, the Scribe SA Standalone 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 45 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Progress will be displayed on the screen during the operation: 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...

  • Page 46: Multiple Images Enabled

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Multiple Images Enabled To compare copied discs to a hard disk image that was previously created with the Multiple Images feature “enabled”, the steps are as follows: Tip; If you have compiled a list of your stored images, have them handy as you perform this function.
  • Page 47 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Progress will be displayed on the screen during the operation: Upon successful completion, the compared disc(s) will be ejected. The screen will now read: Page 47...

  • Page 48: Enabling Verify After Copy

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • 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 49 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • 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 now shows the following: Page 49...

  • Page 50: Erasing Cd-Rw/Dvd-Rw Discs

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Erasing CD-RW/DVD-RW Discs • From the main operating screen depicted below: • Press the “COPY” key on the keypad. You will then press the “Stop/No” key until you reach the following screen: •...

  • Page 51: Creating .Prn Files (Prism Plus Printer)

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Creating .prn Files (Prism Plus Printer) • Create a .prn by printing the document to a file instead of directly to a printer. You will be prompted to specify the filename and location. This puts the document in a format that the Scribe SA Standalone...

  • Page 52: Creating .Prn Files (Inkjet Printer)

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide A .prn file cannot be edited. It contains information to create the image, Note: and the settings of the particular printer. If any of the settings of the printer are changed, a new .prn file must be generated. Creating .prn Files (Inkjet Printer) Create a .prn by printing the document to a file instead of routing it directly to a printer.

  • Page 53: Utilizing .Pdf Files For Printing (Command Module Client Only)

    Disc labels using the popular Fig. Adobe Acrobat File, PDF for printing. To make this process simple, MF Digital has created PDF templates for you to design your artwork on. These templates are located on our tech support page.
  • Page 54 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Utilizing .PDF Files for Printing – Con’t (Command Module Client Only) • After you lay out your design, the template layer needs to be “turned off”. Fig. This simply done by using the layers palette.

  • Page 55: Utilizing The Printer Option

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Utilizing the Printer Option Tip: Please make sure you have selected the appropriate printer and have archived an image to the Hard Disk Drive. Please refer to the previous sections outlining those procedures. Copy and Print •...

  • Page 56: Print Only

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • Push the “Start/Yes” button • If a PRN file was previously loaded on the Internal Hard Disk Drive, the screen will prompt, “Use Existing PRN file”. Pushing the “Start/Yes” button will instruct Scribe SA Standalone to use that PRN file. Scribe SA Standalone will now start duplicating your discs;...
  • Page 57 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • You will be prompted to: • Press the “Stop/No” key. • Press the “Stop/No” key. • Press the “Stop/No” key. • Press the “Stop/No” key and you will be prompted to enable the Print Only function.
  • Page 58 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • Press the “Start/Yes” key and you will be prompted to enter a quantity of discs to be printed. • Enter a quantity and press the “Start/Yes” key. • If a PRN file was previously loaded the display will read: •...
  • Page 59 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • Once the PRN file(s) have been imported, the display will read: • Scribe SA Standalone will unload the PRN disc and place it in the reject area. The print job will now continue, the display will now read. •...

  • Page 60: Viewing Device Information

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Viewing Device Information To view the Scribe SA Standalone 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 recorders installed in the Scribe SA Standalone.

  • Page 61: Setting The Internal Clock

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Setting The Internal Clock The Scribe SA Standalone’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 62 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • You will then be returned to the main operating screen: Page 62...

  • Page 63: Firmware Updates

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Firmware Updates From time to time the Scribe SA Standalone’s internal “firmware” may need updating to add new features or improve existing functions. Firmware is easily updated by loading a “Firmware Update CD” into the system. The latest version of firmware will be available downloading your computer...
  • Page 64 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • You will see the upgrade firmware screen: • Select “Yes” to upgrade the firmware. Note: Do not turn the system off as the upgrade is taking place. • Upon completion, the system will automatically reboot and the following screen will appear: •...

  • Page 65: Quick Setup Guide For The Scribe Sa Standalone Series Client Application

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Quick Setup Guide for the Scribe SA Standalone Series Client Application Page 65...

  • Page 66: Utilizing The Scribe Sa Standalone Series Client

    Utilizing the Scribe SA Standalone Series Client The Scribe SA Standalone series has a client feature which enables a remote user. Configuring the Scribe SA Standalone Series • Connect the Scribe SA Standalone Series to your network using the RJ-45 connector on the back of the system. •...
  • Page 67 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • 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 68: Installing The Sa Client Application

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Installing the SA Client Application • Place the firmware CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC • Double click on “Embedded” folder • Copy the SaClient.EXE to the remote PC •...

  • Page 69: Utilizing The Sa Client Application

    Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide Utilizing the SA Client Application • Click “Get image” to pull an image from the Scribe SA Standalone. Give the image a name and location. The image will be saved with a .img file extension.
  • Page 70 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide • Click “Send Print File” to send a PRN or PDF file to the Scribe SA Standalone. Note: When submitting PDF files for printing via SaClient. The drivers for the printer in which you are submitting to, must be loaded on the client machine or workstation as SaClient.
  • Page 71 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide The Start New Job Dialog can be accessed from the Status Tab, and clicking the Start New Job Button on the right. This dialog is used when the remote user wants to submit a job to multiple machines at once.
  • Page 72 Document Revision: 05/31/06 Scribe SA Standalone Series Operator’s Guide The SA Client application makes it easier to now connect to many units simultaneously. Once you connect to all your units, simply press the SAVE CONNECTIONS button. This will make a registry entry on your Remote PC remembering which units you are connected to.

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