Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Vinpower Daisy Chain
Summary of Contents for Vinpower Daisy Chain
- Page 1 User Manual For Daisy Chain Duplicator V 3.5.5...
- Page 2 VINPOWER DIGITAL’S CD/DVD/BLU-RAY/LIGHTSCRIBE DUPLICATOR IS MEANT FOR BACK UP AND DISTRIBUTION OF ORIGINAL DATA AUTHORED OR OWNED BY THE USER. ANY DUPLICATED DISCS MADE FROM A VINPOWER DIGITAL’S CD/DVD/BLU-RAY/LIGHTSCRIBE DUPLICATOR IS THE COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP OF THE AUTHOR OR COMPANY WHICH OWNS THE SOURCE DISC.
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Section 3: Making Copies from an existing partition/image of the Hard Drive……………………..………….……………………………….. Select the Duplication Speed.…..…………………………………………… Change the Setup settings………..…………………………………………. Chapter 5: Menu Overview………………….……………………………………….. 24 Appendix A: Installing additional tower(s) to existing Daisy Chain configuration………………………………………………………………………….. Appendix B: Troubleshooting……………………………………………...………… Frequently Asked Questions…..…………………………………..………… Error Code………………………….…..…………….……………………….. -
Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction & Manual Overview
Chapter 1: Introduction & Manual Overview Your Daisy Chain Duplication System is a reliable, scaleable, ultra-high performance standalone multi-tower system. It consists of 2 or more Daisy Chain capable duplication towers Before you start: Before you start using this system, please read the following to ensure proper operation: 1. - Page 5 5. Proper Shutdown: To avoid possible system failures, you need to shutdown the system properly. To shutdown the system, you need to press the Up or Down Arrow button to “16. Shutdown”, then press “ENT”/Enter and follow instructions on the screen to shutdown the system properly. Turning off your system without performing this function will increase the risk of damaging your system.
-
Page 6: Package Content
Speed, etc. Chapter 5: Menu Overview This chapter describes what every function/setting does. Appendix A: Installing additional tower(s) to existing Daisy Chain configurations (Optional) This section describes how to add an additional DaisyChain tower into an existing chain. Appendix B: Troubleshooting This section provides many solutions on frequently asked questions and provides insights on system error codes. -
Page 7: Chapter 2: Getting To Know Your System
Chapter 2: Getting to know your system System Overview The below image is one representation of the duplicator casing. Your case’s outlook may vary but will have similar principles. Figure 1-1 CD/DVD System Controls and Display The components shown in Figure 1-1 are: 1. -
Page 8: Lcd Front Panel
LCD Front Panel *The below image is for reference only. Your key assignment and appearance may differ. : Up (Menu/Option Scroll Up) : Down (Menu/Option Scroll Down) : Forward; Enter; OK; Execute the function : Backward; Escape; go back to the previous function : Shortcut to make a copy : Shortcut to make simulation of copying process : Shortcut to change the duplication speed... -
Page 9: Input Characters/Numbers
Input Characters/Numbers When you operate this system, there are cases when a number or a name is required to be entered by you. Such cases could be entering the Counter quantity or a Hard Drive Partition/Image name. To enter an alpha numeric character, you need to use the up or down button to scroll through varies numbers or letters then use the “ENT”/Enter or “ESC”/Escape button to move the cursor position right or left. -
Page 10: Understanding The Boot Up Screen Display
Understanding the Boot up Screen Display: Upon successful boot up of your Daisy Chain system(s), you shall see following screen: Master Tower: The “( 3) ” indicates there are a total of 3 Towers in this chain. DUPLICATOR 1.Copy ... -
Page 11: Chapter 3: Setup Your Daisy Chain Systems
Chapter 3: Setup your Daisy Chain Systems. 1. Unpack all the towers and place them on a secure elevated surface. 2. Arrange all of the towers in order based on the preset Daisy Chain configuration located on the back of every tower: a. - Page 12 Connector from the same cable to the Black Port on the next tower (MIDDLE or END) in the Daisy Chain. c. If there are more than 2 Daisy Chain towers which need to be connected, then continue the same connection method throughout all towers except for the END tower.
-
Page 13: Chapter 4: Basic Operations
Chapter 4: Basic Operations Make Disc-to-Disc Copies This process will copy your master disc onto one or multiple blank discs simultaneously. However, due to its simultaneous nature, a good conditioned master disc and a lower recording speed is recommended for higher success rates and better quality duplications. For a disc-to-disc copy, the copy source can be any drive connected to the master tower. -
Page 14: Section 2: Making Copies From The Source Drive
Once the source has been selected, you will be guided to the main menu. You should see the following screen: DUPLICATOR 7.Select Source Section 2: Making Copies from the Source Drive Step 1: Use the up or down arrow button to navigate to the Copy menu: DUPLICATOR 1.Copy Step 2: Press the “ENT”/Enter button to enter the Copy menu. - Page 15 Step 3: Once the Counter selection is submitted, you shall see the following “Waiting for Master” screen and EVERY tray that does not contain any disc(s) in them will automatically be ejected: Preparing Waiting for Master Step 4: After you’ve placed your master disc in the Source Drive, you will see following screen: Please insert disc Press ENT to Start...
- Page 16 Step 7: Once the duplication run is completed, the successful copies will be ejected and you shall see the following screen. OK: 7 NG: 0 Press ENT to Cont. “OK: 7” indicates that you’ve just made 7 successful copies. ...
-
Page 17: Make Hard Drive-To-Disc Copies
Make Hard Drive-to-Disc Copies Copying from the hard drive is the best way to make copies. Overall, there are four benefits of copying from the hard drive. Performance. Copying from the hard drive will enable the writer dives to boost the copying performance to its limit. -
Page 18: Partition/Image
Step 2: Press “ENT”/Enter button to enter the Hard Drive Setup menu. If the current source is not Hard Drive, you will see the screen below. Please press the “ENT”/Enter button once to proceed. Select HDD as source Once you’ve entered the Hard Drive Setup menu, you will see following screen: Hard Drive Setup 1.Select Partition Step 3: Use the up or down button to locate the Load Partition menu;... -
Page 19: Hard Drive Setup
From 1 of the 3 choices above, press the “ENT”/Enter button to submit your selection. If you have chosen to create a new partition/image, you should see the following screen after you submit your selection. Edit Partition Name ]OK? Please refer to the “Input Name and Number”... -
Page 20: Section 2: Selecting The Source Drive For The Hard Drive
Section 2: Selecting the Source Drive for the Hard Drive. Ignore this section and proceed to Section 3 if you have just completed Section 1: Loading Master Disc content into the Hard Drive as an image as this process will automatically switch the source to the hard drive. - Page 21 Use up or down button to choose the desired partition/image to copy from and press Step 3: the “ENT”/Enter button to submit your selection. You should then see the Counter feature screen. Counter: No Counter The Counter feature will let you choose how many copies you want to make for your project. It allows the system to count the number of copies you’ve made and prompt you when the desired number of copies has been made for this job.
- Page 22 After you’ve placed all the blank discs throughout the chain, please press the Step 5: ENT/Enter button to start the job. All trays will be closed at the same time and you will see following screen: Preparing Please Wait All rewritable media is requires to be erased prior copying. All non-erased rewritable media will be failed.
- Page 23 Remove the successful copies and press the ENT/Enter button to continue the next Step 8: run to make more copies (see Step 4 for details). You can also press the “ESC”/Escape button to terminate your project and go back to the main menu. If you’ve specified a counter value for your project and your project is completed, you shall see the following screen: Pass 21 Fail 0...
-
Page 24: Select The Duplication Speed
Select the Duplication Speed This process will allow you to adjust the duplication speed subject to your needs. By default, the duplication speed will be set to the optimal speed for each format and setting. However, under some circumstances, you may want to reduce the duplication speed. Those circumstances typically are as follows: ... - Page 25 Step 4: Once you have submitted the desired speed types, you should see the following screen for speed adjustment. CD to CD Speed: You can press the up or down button to select the desired speed value and then press the “ENT”/Enter to submit the selection.
-
Page 26: Change The Setup Settings
Change the Setup settings Most of the internal settings and information is stored inside the Setup menu. To explore and modify them is simple. Below is an example how to modify the “Buzzer” setting. Please note that the default setup is set for optimal performance of the system, it is unnecessary to change if you are satisfied with the outcome. -
Page 27: Chapter 5: Menu Overview
Chapter 5: Menu Overview COPY This menu will guide you to make CD/DVD/BD copies. For more information, please refer to “Make Disc-to-Disc Copies” on page 10 or “Make Hard Drive-to-Disc Copies on page 14. TEST This menu will guide you to make a simulation of the copying process. During this simulation process, all write once recordable discs such as (DVD-R, CD-R) will be reusable. - Page 28 HARD DRVE SETUP 9.1 Select Partition This function will guide you to choose the default partition/image. 9.2 Load Partition This function will guide you to load your master disc content into the hard drive as a partition/image. For more information, please refer to section 1 of “Make Hard Drive-to-Disc Copies”...
- Page 29 10.3 Read Error Skip Normally, when the system encounters a reading error while reading your master disc, the duplication job will be aborted and all the recordable media will be ruined. However, if you believe that your master disc has a small, insignificant error due to physical damages, you can enable the setting to allow the system to skip any read error* it encounters.
- Page 30 This function temporary converts all the towers in the Chain into Standalone Mode, where every tower will act independently. To revert back to the connected Daisy Chain mode, each tower should be rebooted. This feature is useful if you have multiple different masters and require only a limited number of copies from each.
- Page 31 12.2 Prescan Approximately 50% of failures reported by our system are caused by errors in the master disc which our Reader couldn’t overcome. When this kind of failure occurs, it tends to waste all of your blank recordable media. To help detect flaws in the master disc prior to performing the duplication process, we introduce the “Prescan”...
- Page 32 13.2 Create User This menu allows you to create additional user accounts. Each user has their own settings. During this process, you will be prompted to enter a new user name (up to 8 alphanumeric letters or numbers) and user password (consists of a 4 digit number) for a new account. 13.3 Edit User Info This menu allows you to change the existing user account’s name and password.
-
Page 33: Appendix A: Installing Additional Tower(S) To Existing Daisy Chain Configuration
The below procedure is not meant as instructions for the initial setup since all towers in the original order have been pre-configured. Step 1 Power Off all towers in the existing Daisy Chain System. Step 2 Connect the new tower(s), which will become the Middle towers, between the First and End towers. - Page 34 Press the down arrows to scroll down to find MIDDLE, press enter>>. DC Link Setup Middle d. Restart system when asked to do so. Step 4 Power On all towers in the existing Daisy Chain System. - - 31 - -...
-
Page 35: Appendix B: Troubleshooting
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions No display on the LCD or the unit does not operate when the power is on. Check the power cable connection and that the environment for the power outlet is normal. Make sure the power voltage on the duplicator matches the voltage of your power outlet. ... - Page 36 10. Why do I see does my system show “Link Failed” message? Please double verify all towers are configured and connected properly. Please refer to “Chapter 3: Setup your Daisy Chain Systems” on more details. Contact our tech support.
- Page 37 13. If I adjust the settings from the master tower, will the same settings be applied to all other towers in the chain? Yes, any setting changes will be applied to all towers in the chain. 14. When I load the master disc into the hard drive of the master tower, will the master disc be loaded into all of the hard drives for the remaining towers in the daisy-chain? ...
-
Page 38: Error Code
Error Code Typically the system will show an error message and error code if a problem occurs. Please reference the below diagram for a description of the error codes and the recommend solution: Error Error Message Description & Recommended Solutions Code Description: The intended master disc is detected and identified successfully, but... - Page 39 Error Error Message Description & Recommended Solutions Code Description: When the error code occurs during the Compare process, the size of the master disc and the successfully copied disc(s) is different. When the error code occurs during a Copy related process, the capacity of the blank disc(s) is less than the data size of the master disc.
- Page 40 Error Error Message Description & Recommended Solutions Code Description: Your system does not support the DVD format. supported! Possible Solution: Please purchase a system that supports DVD. Description: Your system does not support the DVD-RAM format. DVD-RAM not supported! Possible Solution: Please purchase a system that supports DVD-RAM.
- Page 41 Error Error Message Description & Recommended Solutions Code Description: There’s an error when accessing the hard drive. Hard Drive Access Error Possible Solution: Possible Hard Drive defect; please contact Tech Support. Description: The password entered is not correct Wrong Possible Solution: Password! Please confirm you typed in the correct password or try a different password.
- Page 42 Error Error Message Description & Recommended Solutions Code Description: The system can NOT locate the Firmware Update File during the Update Firmware process. Possible Solution: 1. Confirm the file is not a “zip” file. If it is, please extract it before No Update File you burn it into a CD.
-
Page 43: Appendix C: Safety & Regulatory Information
Appendix C: Safety & Regulatory information Safety Introduction Notices and Safety Please read the following instructions carefully before operating the machine and refer to them as needed to ensure the continued safe operation of your machine. This product and supplies have been designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. -
Page 44: Safety Information
Safety Information Operational Safety Information This equipment and supplies have been designed and tested to meet strict safety requirements. These include safety agency examination, approval, and compliance with established environmental standards. To ensure the continued safe operation of your equipment, follow these safety guidelines at all times: Do These ... - Page 45 Electrical Safety Information 1. The power receptacle for the machine must meet the requirements stated on the data plate on the rear of the machine. If you are not sure that your electrical supply meets the requirements, please consult your local power company or an electrician for advice.
- Page 46 Emergency Power Off If any of the following conditions occur, turn off the machine immediately and disconnect the power cable(s) from the electrical outlet(s). Contact an authorized Service Representative to correct the problem: The equipment emits unusual odors or makes unusual noises. ...
- Page 47 Regulatory Information Certifications in Europe: CE Mark (European Union) The CE mark applied to this equipment symbolizes the manufacture’s declaration of conformity with the following applicable Directives of the European Union as of the dates indicated: 2006/95/EC December 12, 2006 Council Directive 2006/95/EC as amended. Approximation of the laws of the member states related to low voltage equipment.