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- Page 1 TCP-AUTOLOADER UserManual This manual covers the following products: TCP-7200 TCP-7400...
- Page 3 Global DiscWare, Inc. TRADEMARKS_________________________________________________ R-Quest, R-Quest by Global DiscWare, CopyQuest, TCP-7200, TCP-7400, TCP-7500, TCP, TrueNet, TrueCopy, TrueCopy System Technology, TrueCopy Technology, Powered By R-Quest and Powered By Global DiscWare are trademarks of Global DiscWare, Inc.
- Page 4 (whichever is the later), and are subject to the same service interval requirements. 6) Removal of the Global DiscWare / R-Quest by Global DiscWare Label or Serial number from the product will void this warranty.
- Page 5 Please contact Global DiscWare for the cost of replacement packaging, which may vary based on the product, and your location. Your warranty will be voided if original Global DiscWare / R-Quest by Global DiscWare packaging are not used. Within the first 30 days of warranty, Global DiscWare will cover the cost of...
- Page 6 transportation method; otherwise you are responsible for the cost of shipping the product to Global DiscWare. During the warranty period, Global DiscWare will cover the cost of returning the repaired product to you via UPS Ground or other similar transportation method.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK START............................. 9 ............................9 ONTENTS ........................10 PERATING NVIRONMENT ..............................10 OWER ............................10 RINTER ..........................11 UICK TART OPYING ........................12 UICK TART OMPARING OPERATION .............................. 13 ............................13 URNING ............................... 14 EYBOARD < YES Key (left cursor or ‘Y’ on a USB keyboard) ................14 >... - Page 8 Job Options Set-up..........................33 Read/Write Speed..........................33 ..........................34 UPPORTED ORMATS ........................... 35 TRUCTURE APPENDIX C – DISC CREATION HINTS & TIPS................37 ......................... 37 ISCS FOR ISTRIBUTION...
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Page 9: Quick Start
Quick Start Your new TCP Autoloader is designed to allow fast, easy and reliable duplication of discs with optional printing. The following sections will get you started copying or comparing discs quickly. More complicated features are skipped here, so after getting started using these instructions we recommend you browse the Operation section to become familiar with all the powerful features of your TCP Autoloader. -
Page 10: Operating Environment
suitable. If you have already disposed of your packaging materials, you can receive a new set from Global DiscWare for a fee. Operating Environment Your TCP Autoloader system should be used in a climate controlled environment free of dirt, dust, excess humidity, excessive heat or electro- magnetic interference. -
Page 11: Quick Start Copying
Once the parameters (above) are set, the final step to configuring the system for printing is to ensure that the printer is in position and the system is able to load discs. To do this: First place a disc into the input hopper. ... -
Page 12: Quick Start Comparing
To use the default name just press the ENTER key at this point (see the Entering Text section of the Operation chapter for instructions on entering an image name). The default name will be the current time & date on the system. Next the system will ask for the number of copies to record: Enter Quantity Press the up arrow key /\ to set the quantity to... -
Page 13: Operation
When the TCP Autoloader is turned on it performs a series of self-tests and displays several messages. Following are two messages displayed during a normal power-up: First: TCA-Series R-Quest Technologies Firmware vX.YZ Then several status messages will be displayed. And Finally: > Copy Compare... -
Page 14: Keyboard
Keyboard A USB keyboard may be connected to the rear of the TCP autoloader to make the entry of complicated image names and menu navigation easier. However, this is not required, and following is the function of each key on the integrated keypad: <... -
Page 15: Lcd Display
While a menu is being displayed the STOP key (escape on a USB keyboard) backs up 1 level higher in the menu structure. LCD Display The LCD display is used either to display menus or to show status. For instance while copying it shows what it is doing, the number it has to do, how many it has done and the current mode (such as Burn or Simulate). -
Page 16: Utilities
Load New Master Read a Master Disc and put the image on the hard drive without copying or verifying. List of Images Show all disc images currently stored on the hard drive. Show HD Free Space Display the currently available hard drive space. If disc images have been erased more usable space may be created by defragmenting the hard drive using function. - Page 17 Defrag HD Recover all hard drive space associated with erased disc images. Depending on the hard drive size and the number and size of erased disc images this function can take several minutes to complete. Format Hard Disk This function re-initializes the hard drive directory structure. It should be run anytime a new hard drive is installed in a system.
- Page 18 and update accordingly. Once the system firmware is updated, the system will automatically restart. Load Drive F/W The recorder manufacturer may update the software that is used by the recorders from time to time. This could be for bug fixes, new features or format support, or to optimise the recording quality on new media as it becomes available.
- Page 19 Loader Utilities Loader utilities provide a means by which the loader mechanism can be tested or diagnosed. These utilities are meant for Global DiscWare approved service personnel and advanced users only. If in doubt, do not use these utilities. System Information These functions are used to display information about the various components installed in the CD Autoloader.
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Page 20: Set-Up Menu
Set-up Menu These menus are used to select various options available on the TCP Autoloader. Some menu options may depend on the settings of other options, so the actual menus that appear are context sensitive. Job Options These functions set up options used during the duplication process. Use the up arrow /\ key to scroll up or press the down arrow key \/ to scroll down. - Page 21 Audit Copy If set to YES every disc recorded will be audited to confirm that the entire discs was actually recorded. This involves reading the first and last part of the discs to ensure that they are readable. Network Active Available only on TrueNET enabled systems, setting this to YES will cause the system to enter network mode immediately on power on.
- Page 22 Print First Setting this to YES will print the discs prior to loading them into the drives. When set to NO, the system will only print to discs that have been recorded. It is recommended that this is set to NO unless you have a specific reason to print to the discs first.
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Page 23: Password Menu
NOTE: Slowing the read speed down can sometimes help reading scratched or otherwise damaged discs. Read Data Select the speed used when the Master drive reads data tracks. Read Audio Select the speed used when the Master drive reads audio tracks. Write Select the speed used when the writing (recording / burning). -
Page 24: Printer Set-Up Menu
Set Network Name To give the TCP a recognisable network name, select this option and enter a user chosen name. By default the name will be “R-Quest xxxxx” where “xxxxx” is the serial number of the TCP autoloader. When using TrueNet software, this is the name that is see by TrueNet and used to identify which TCP autoloader to send jobs to. -
Page 25: Network Mask
Enter a fixed IP address for the TCP autoloader. This must be on the local subnet. If you are unsure about what IP address to set, consult your network administrator, or set Use DHCP=Yes. The IP address must contain all 12 digits, including leading zeros, e.g. 192.168.6.52 should be entered as 192.168.006.052. -
Page 26: Time & Date
Time & Date The TCP autoloader includes a real time clock system. The time and date may need to be adjusted from time-to-time, or if the TCP autoloader is delivered to a different time zone from the Global DiscWare factory. Set Time Enter the time in 24 clock format. -
Page 27: Key String
Key String Key Strings are 14 characters long. Available characters are 0-9 and A-Z. Numbers Numbers are 4 digits long. Available digits are 0-9. Disc Image names can be entered using the ‘Last Char Name’. Please also see ‘Last Char Name’ under Duplication Options above. Copying Discs There are two basic methods of copying Discs. - Page 28 Put the Master disc on top of the blank discs in the input stack and press the key. The loader will pick the Master disc and load it into the drive to be ENTER read. When the Master disc is read the tray will open and the disc will be placed into the Accept output.
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Page 29: Comparing Discs
Comparing Discs Comparing Discs allows a copy to be compared against a master image, to make sure there are no detectable differences. This feature is not available for Audio or Video tracks, because Audio/Video tracks do not have ECC (error correction codes) to guarantee data integrity. -
Page 31: Appendix A - Error Messages
Appendix A - Error Messages Following is a list of error messages that may be displayed. No HARD DISK !! This would appear during the power up sequence if no hard disk could be found. Check that the power cable is correctly installed on the hard disk, and that the data cable is correctly connected between the hard disk and the copy electronics. - Page 32 !! WARNING !! Copier is in SIMULATE mode The duplication options are set to simulate, and will NOT write to the media. This means that the system will go through all the motions of writing discs, but will not actually burn them. See the menu item Set-up Menu | Duplication Options | in the Operation section for more info.
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Page 33: Appendix B - Set-Up
Appendix B - Set-up Default Set-up Following is the default or as shipped from the factory configuration. Job Options Set-up This menu is located at Set-up Menu | Duplication Options. The factory defaults are: Burn Disc Compare Master Compare Copy Audit Copy Multi Image HD Ask Quantity... -
Page 34: Supported Formats
Supported Formats Following are supported formats as of this writing. Contact your authorized distributor or Global DiscWare for an updated list. CD-ROM Mode 1, Form 1 (ISO 9660, UFS, HFS etc) CD-XA Mode 2, Form 1 & 2 CD-DA (Audio – with ISRC, UPC and Sub Indexes) CD-I (Green Book –... -
Page 35: Menu Structure
Menu Structure Following is the TCP Autoloader menu structure (Note that some options are dependant on other options being enabled) Copy (or Copy & Compare if Compare is enabled) Compare Batch Mode Network Mode (See TrueNet user Manual) Image Menu Disc Images (Only if recorders installed) Load New Master... - Page 36 Job Options Burn Disc Compare Master Compare Copy Audit Copy Multi Image HD Append Sessions Ask Quantity Async Copying Copy Index Marks Progress Bar (Only on Towers) Check Blank Size Sticky Media (Only on Autoloaders_ Last Char Name Recorder Set-up CD Speed DVD Speed Master Drive...
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Page 37: Appendix C - Disc Creation Hints & Tips
Appendix C – Disc Creation Hints & Tips Discs for Distribution Many users ask how they should make discs suitable for mass distribution. There are many software packages available for disc mastering. Global DiscWare does not recommend any specific package over another. However there are some basic recommendations. - Page 38 R-Quest by Global DiscWare User Manual Part Number 900-00041-01 Revision D Copyright © 2002-2007 R-Quest Technologies, LLC Copyright © 2007 Global DiscWare Inc. All rights reserved. www.globaldiscware.com...
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