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  • Page 1 5000 Series Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Table of Contents WELCOME TO THE 5000 SERIES PROFESSIONAL DUPLICATION TOWER..........3 ..............................3 OPYRIGHT OTICE CD-R/RW DVD-R/RW R ..................3 ECORDER ARRANTY OLICY ..................................3 IRACY ..........................5 ICENSE GREEMENT DIGITAL..............................6 BOUT MF DIGITAL CD D ................6...
  • Page 3 5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 ..........................30 ULTIPLE MAGES ISABLED ...........................31 ULTIPLE MAGES NABLED ATIP CODES (CD-R/RW SERIES ONLY) ......................33 ATIP C .............................33 EADING ODES VIEWING DEVICE INFORMATION ........................34 ........................35 REATING UDIO OMPILATION ISCS...

  • Page 4: Welcome To The 5000 Series Professional Duplication Tower

    MF DIGITAL. MFDIGITAL, 5000 series, Director EC, Scribe EC, and Scribe EC Standalone are trademarks of MFDIGITAL. Other trademarks referred to are the property of their respective trademark or registered trademark holders.
  • Page 5 5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Page 4...

  • Page 6: End User License Agreement

    End User License Agreement • You have acquired a device (“5000 Series CD-R/RW duplicator”) that includes software licensed by MF DIGITAL from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and “online”...

  • Page 7: About Mf Digital

    Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 About MF DIGITAL Thank you for purchasing MF DIGITAL’s 5000 Series duplicator. MF DIGITAL manufactures a wide variety of CD and 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 8: Getting Started

    The Best Place To Put The 5000 The best operating location for the 5000 Series duplicator is in a climate- controlled area, free of dirt, dust, humidity, excessive heat, and electronic or electromagnetic interference. Room temperature should be between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit, or between 18 and 23 degrees Celsius.
  • Page 9 Supply (UPS) or a surge protector, is highly recommended. The minimum required size is 500VA. Repairs or alterations should only be attempted by an authorized, factory-trained technician. MF DIGITAL reserves the right to void the warranty if unauthorized service is performed. Page 8...

  • Page 10: Location Of 5000 Series Components

    5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Location Of 5000 Series Components Location Of 5000 Series (6 drives) Components Front View Rear View Page 9...

  • Page 11: Location Of 5000 Series Recorder Parts And Controls

    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 5000 Series. 2. Emergency eject pinhole - In the event that the disc tray will not open by pressing the eject button, insert the tip of a large paper clip into this hole and push.

  • Page 12: Pioneer Dvd±R/±Rw

    Legend 1) Disc Tray - Discs are loaded and removed from this tray. Pressing the eject button will open the tray when the power to the 5000 Series is switched on. 2) Headphone Jack – Connect headphones here. 3) Volume Control Knob – This controls the volume level of the headphones.

  • Page 13: System Startup

    • Next, verify that the voltage selector switch is set correctly. It is located between the two power receptacles. The 5000 Series 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 14 5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 • Once the proper voltage setting has been confirmed, it is time to turn on the unit. Wait a minute or two while the system starts up. The screen will now...

  • Page 15: Loadinga Disc

    • Press the eject button on the front of the recorder to close the disc tray. Removing A Disc • While the 5000 Series’ power is still switched on, press the eject button on the front of the recorder to open the disc tray.

  • Page 16: General Operation

    CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 General Operation The 5000 Series is extremely versatile and offers many useful and powerful features. Function Keys Various uses for the 5000 will be explained throughout this Operator’s Guide. The following section explains the purpose of the function keys.
  • Page 17 5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 This displays the image size on the internal hard disk, time and date. • • This displays the Verify After status of the 5000. The Verify After function will verify a copied disc against the master disc immediately after it has been copied.
  • Page 18 5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 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 19 5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 • Press the number of the track you wish to import and press the “Start/Yes” key. Only one track may be imported at a time. All of the tracks will create one master image on the hard drive.
  • Page 20 5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 • Press the “Start/Yes” key to set the system time. • If the “Stop/No” key is pressed you will be prompted to “Read ATIP?” When selected, the ATIP function allows you to determine the manufacturer of the CD-R placed in drive 1 of the 5000.
  • Page 21 5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 • Press the “8” key on the keypad. The screen will now read (CD version shown): The factory setting for this function is “52x” for CD and “4x” for DVD.

  • Page 22: Creating A Hard Disk Image

    Creating A Single Hard Disk Image Although the 5000 Series’ 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. For example, using a single image simplifies the copying process.
  • Page 23 5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Note: • Press the START/YES key. The screen will now read in sequence: The master disc is now stored as an image on the hard disk. If you are creating an audio image, Pregaps and SubIndexes will be shown.
  • Page 24 5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Page 23...

  • Page 25: Creating Multiple Hard Disk Images

    Document Revision: 030501.1 Creating Multiple Hard Disk Images The Multiple Images feature allows the 5000 Series’ internal hard disk to store up to six master disc images. The factory setting for this function is “disabled”. To enable multiple images proceed as follows: •...
  • Page 26 5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 • Select the number that will designate the location of your master. The screen will then read in sequence: The master disc is now stored as an image on the hard disk. If you are creating an audio image, Pregaps and SubIndexes will be shown.

  • Page 27: Enabling Verify After

    5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Enabling Verify After The Enabling Verify After option, allows the user to verify the copy against the image on the hard drive. This ensures the user that the copies are exactly like the master image.

  • Page 28: Copying From A Hard Disk Image

    5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 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 29: Multiple Images Enabled

    5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 • Upon successful completion, the copied disc(s) will be ejected. The screen will now read: • Press the “START/YES” key, and you will be returned to the main...
  • Page 30 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 The 5000 Series 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” key. The screen will now read: Progress will be displayed on the screen during the operation: •...

  • Page 31: Comparing From A Hard Disk Image

    Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Comparing From A Hard Disk Image For quality control purposes, the 5000 Series is equipped with powerful verification capabilities. Copied discs can be compared against hard disk images. This feature ensures copying integrity. 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 most CD formats can be compared.

  • Page 32: Multiple Images Enabled

    5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 • Press the “START/YES” key, and you will be returned to the main operating screen: Note: If discs failed to Compare properly, the recorder tray drawers stay closed at completion, giving the user a “Compare Failed, Press Start”...
  • Page 33 5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 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...

  • Page 34: Atip Codes (Cd-R/Rw Series Only)

    5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 ATIP Codes (CD-R/RW series only) ATIP stands for “Absolute Time In Pre-Groove”. In firmware 1.0XX and higher, the ATIP option allows you to determine the manufacturer of the disc placed in the top drive of the 5000.

  • Page 35: Viewing Device Information

    Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Viewing Device Information To view the 5000 Series’ ProDRIVE 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...

  • Page 36: Creating Audio Compilation Discs

    5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Creating Audio Compilation Discs In addition to copying entire CDs, audio compilation discs can be created one track at a time, from one or more master discs containing audio CD- DA, Mixed Mode, or CD-Extra.
  • Page 37 If you are finished press the “STOP/NO” key and the screen will now read: • Press the “COPY” key and place blank CD-Rs into the drives of the 5000 Series. The screen will now read: Press the “START/YES” key to begin copying. The screen will now read: •...

  • Page 38: Working With Cd-Rewritable (Cd-Rw) Discs

    CD-RW discs are manufactured with an internal speed code, which is checked before copying begins. The 5000, equipped with the MF Digital 52x ProDRIVE drives, will accept CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs up to 24x speed. Page 37...

  • Page 39: Utilizing The 5000 Series Client

    Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Utilizing the 5000 Series Client The 5000 series has a client feature which enables a remote user. Configuring the 5000 Series • Connect the 5000 Series to your network using the RJ-45 connector on the back of the system.

  • Page 40: Configuring The Client

    5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 • Enter the 4 sets of numbers of the subnet. Pressing “START/YES” after each set. You will then see: • Press the “START/YES” key and then Restart the system by turning it Off and back On again.
  • Page 41 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 • Enter the name of the 5000 Series on the network. • Press “OK” • A new tab will appear at the top of the screen called “MF123” • Click the “MF123” tab and you will see: •...
  • Page 42 5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 • Click “Send image” to send an image to the 5000. The image may be an .img, .iso, .udf, or .isc. Page 41...
  • Page 43 5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 • To burn from the client, click “Start job”. Click “Browse” to select an image to burn to the 5000. Select “Copy”, “Verify”, or “Test. Enter a quantity and click “OK”.

  • Page 44: Digital Recording With The Cd-5906Ec Live Enabled Systems

    5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Digital recording with the CD-5906ec Live enabled systems Introduction The CD-5906ec “Live” is a special edition of the CD-5906ec which allows for audio recording directly to the system’s HD. This proves to be an ideal solution for live event recording, enabling the user to go from recorded event to making multiple CDs with in only a few minutes of the event.

  • Page 45: Input / Output

    5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Input / Output Page 44...

  • Page 46: Setting Up Your System

    5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Setting up your system You should have already set up you system as outlined in the beginning of this manual. The CD-5906ec Live differs from the standard edition CD-5906ec in that is uses a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to enhance the user interface making operation simpler and easier than what the normal backlit LCD display would provide.

  • Page 47: Using The Cd-5906Ec Live

    System. While this may appear to be a conventional PC, XP Embedded is specially designed for embedded applications. Do not install any non MF Digital supported software. Any damage as a result of doing so, will not be covered under warranty.
  • Page 48 5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Using your mouse, select the desired input from the Audio Capture Device pull- down. • Click on browse to select location and a filename to save the recording to. Keep in mind that CD-DA quality recording consumes about 10 MB/min •...

  • Page 49: Editing Your Recording And Adding Tracks

    5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Browse: Selects the desired folder and filename. You will be prompted to over- write existing files. Preview: Check this box to preview the audio as it is being recorded. Attach speakers to the green jack on the back on the CD-5906 Live.

  • Page 50: Editing Tracks

    5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 the project to the bottom pane of the screen. You can press CTRL or SHIFT when clicking on files to select multiple files or a range of files.
  • Page 51 5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 • To edit a track, right click on the desired track and select EDIT. A screen similar to the following will be displayed: The operations available are as follows: Set In Point: In Point is the point where you wish to begin the track.
  • Page 52 5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 fine adjustments, or click on the green LCD digital IN POINT time display for direct entry. You will see the following: Once you are satisfied, click on the SET IN POINT button Set Out Point: Out Point sets the end of the track.
  • Page 53 5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 make use of sub-indexes. To add a sub-index, adjust the slider above IN POINT digital display to the desired insertion point. Use the up and down arrow key for fine adjustments.

  • Page 54: Disc Spanning

    5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Disc Spanning There are times when your recording will not fit on a single disc. The 5906 Live gives you the ability to choose the point at which you wish span to the next disc. To do so, here’s how:...

  • Page 55: Making The Disc(S)

    If you have not, you may wish to do so now. Jobs can be started from either the STATUS tab or the LOCALHOST tab. STATUS TAB is best iof you wish to start the job on multiple MF Digital CD copiers. Optionally you may use the network client remotely.
  • Page 56 .IMG). Likely this will be the .ISC file made in the previous step. • Leave LABEL blank as the CD-5906EC does not support in-line direct to disc printing so you need not enter anything here. Consider the MF Digital 3000 Series for automating duplication and printing if desired.

  • Page 57: Method 2

    5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Method 2 Starting a job from the STATUS tab: • Click on the START NEWJOB button Page 56...
  • Page 58 .IMG). Likely this will be the .ISC file made in the previous step. • Leave LABEL blank as the CD-5906EC does not support in-line direct to disc printing so you need not enter anything here. Consider the MF Digital 3000 Series for automating duplication and printing if desired.
  • Page 59 • Next choose which systems you wish to allocate to the job. If not networked, or if this is the only MF Digital stand-alone system on your network, only LOCALHOST will appear. If you have other unit but they do not appear, go to the LOCALHOST TAB, click on connect to add other stand-alones.

  • Page 60: Utilizing The Print Function

    • Connect the 5000 Series to a Spectrum2 printer using a DB-9 cable and a printer cable. • Load a .prn into the #1 drive of the 5000 Series. This .prn must be named 1.prn. • Press the “4” key. This will send the 1.prn to the printer.

  • Page 61: Setting The Internal Clock

    5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Setting The Internal Clock The Scribe EC 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: Firmware Updates

    5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Firmware Updates From time to time the Scribe EC 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”...
  • Page 63 5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 • It is possible that the firmware on the CD-R/RW drives may be updated during this process. If so, you will notice all the drive lights come on and the screen will read “Firmware Upgrade”.

  • Page 64: Appendix A: Supported Formats

    Keeping track of how the various formats relate to each other can be confusing. For example, the 5000 Series 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 5000 Series will most likely copy CD formats not listed in the table below.
  • Page 65 5000 Series Operator’s Guide Document Revision:080504 CD-3706/P Operator’s Guide Document Revision: 030501.1 Video CD Romeo Photo CD Joliet Picture CD Bootable CD 5000 Series Supported Formats DVD single layer DVD-R (In case of write, 650nm disc only) DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW...

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