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PICO Disc Makers Getting Started Manual

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Instructions to get your Pico duplicator
set up, powered, and running with a Mac
Setting up the equipment
The Disc Makers Pico duplicator is both Mac and PC compatible, engineered
for easy setup and simple use. These instructions cover the setup and use of the
Pico with a Macintosh computer that meets the minimum hardware and software
requirements (refer to Meeting the setup requirements for details). To use the Pico
with a PC, refer to the Discmakers Pico User's Guide in the PC installation package.
The procedures in this guide explain how to connect the duplicator to a Mac, con-
nect all components, install the software, run the Discribe Robot program for the
first time, and perform a simple disc copy operation. Once you have completed the
steps in this guide, refer to the Mac User Guide for Pico for more information about
using your duplicator.
Choosing a setup location
Set up the duplicator on a sturdy work surface that is level and isolated from sourc-
es of shock or vibration. The precision robotics function optimally when isolated

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Summary of Contents for PICO Disc Makers

  • Page 1 Discribe Robot program for the first time, and perform a simple disc copy operation. Once you have completed the steps in this guide, refer to the Mac User Guide for Pico for more information about using your duplicator.
  • Page 2 One available USB .0 port Note: Under most conditions, optimizing the hard disk drive is not necessary to ensure efficient disc duplication with the Pico. If you are running Mac OSX 10.3 Panther or above, a process known as Hot-File Adaptive-Clustering automatically defragments any discontinuous files.
  • Page 3 Place the input bin on the selected work surface with the two attachment pins facing toward the Pico . Lower the Pico onto the input bin. The attachment pins on the input bin should slide easily into the two recesses on the base of the Pico.

  • Page 4: Connecting The Power Cable

    Connect the other end of the power cord to a UPS device, AC power strip, or AC wall outlet. Turn the power switch to the on position (“1”). The Pico fan begins to turn and you can now proceed with the installation of the software.

  • Page 5: Installing The Software

    Discribe Robot software, an application that manages the disc duplication process. • Disc Makers Autoloader Software, the drivers and utilities that operate the duplicator To install the software Complete the installation procedures as described in the following steps. You must have rights as administrator of the Mac to perform the installation.
  • Page 6 Press the power switch at the rear of the cabinet once. The system fan starts spinning and the disc activity LED illuminates on the face of the cabinet. If the Disc Makers Autoloader Software has been properly installed and the duplicator is connected to the computer and powered on, the equipment will be recognized by Discribe Robot once the Mac restarts.
  • Page 7 Pico for Mac Getting Started Guide Click the Copy a CD/DVD button. Discribe displays the CD/DVD Copy dialog box. Place a master disc—either a CD or DVD that is not copy protected—into one of the available disc drives in your system. Select the Source location for the master from the options displayed in the drop-down list.
  • Page 8 Depending on whether the Source disc is the drive in the Pico or another system disc drive, Discribe begins the copy operation according to your instructions. Once the source content is available...
  • Page 9 Pico for Mac Getting Started Guide Place one or more discs in the input bin stack of the duplicator. From the Discribe Utilities menu, select Test Robotics. The primary Test Robotics win- dow appears, identifying the Robot and the installed recorder.
  • Page 10 Pico for Mac Getting Started Guide To test disc movement in and out of the recorders, ensure that the Move in and out of recorder option is selected. Set the Number of discs to move to . Click Start to initiate the test Discribe proceeds to select and load one disc at a time from the input to the disc recorder.

  • Page 11: Solving Common Problems

    Solving common problems Can I use the Pico to burn discs from other applications, such as Roxio Toast and Apple iTunes. As long as the correct disc drive in the Pico (identified as the _NEC DVD_RW ND- 3550A in current versions) is selected as the target, you should be able to use other disc recording applications.

  • Page 12: Getting Additional Help

    Makers assumes no responsibility for any errors contained in this document and has no liabilities or obligations for any damages arising from or in connection with the use of this document. Pico is a trademark of Disc Makers. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. Disc Makers®...

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