Acard ARS-2055PF User Manual

ARS-2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039 PCI-BasedCopy ControllerCopyright ©2006 ACARD Technology Corp. Release: July 2006User’s ManualVer: 1.1

82030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20391.4 System Requirementl 2030T : upright external case 5/6 × 5.25”2033/2033P/2033S : upright external case 9/10 × 5.25”20

982030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Update F/W xxx to yyy?... Do you want to update the firmware version from xxxto yyy?Updating F/W...

99 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Technical Support FormEmail: [email protected]://www.acard.com Model ARS-2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039 F/W

9 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Chapter 2 Hardware InstallationBefore installing ARS-2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039, notice that there are threeki

102030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20392.4 How to InstallThe following diagram and pictures indicate the installation of ARS-2030T copycontroller with a DVD-RO

11 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039The following diagram and pictures indicate the installation of ARS-2030T copycontroller with a hard drive, a DV

122030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20392.4.2 Install 2033/2033P/2033SThe following diagram and pictures indicate the installation of ARS-2033/2033P/2033S copy

13 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039The following diagram and pictures indicate the installation of ARS-2033/2033P/2033S copy controller with a hard

142030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20392.4.3 Install 2039The following diagram and pictures indicate the installation of ARS-2039 copy con-troller with a DVD-R

15 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039The following diagram and pictures indicate the installation of ARS-2039 copy con-troller with a hard drive, a D

162030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Chapter 3 Basic Instructions3.1 Buttons and LCDThere are 4 membraned buttons and an LCD on the panel of ARS-2030T/203

17 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20393.1. Copy3.2 About HDD InstallationHDD installation is not necessary, but with a hard disk you can use the fun

Copyright and TrademarkThe information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and doesnot represent a commitment on the part of vend

182030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039l When copying comes to an end, the passed DVDs will eject automatically.The default is ejecting automatically, but you c

19 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Identify two different cables before hardware installation.1. Three connectors for DVD-ROM or optional HDD2. Two

202030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Chapter 4 Board LayoutThe board layout of ARS-2030T is shown as follows. Control Panel JP3 USB LinkJP4 Reserved DVD-ROM

21 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039The board layout of ARS-2033/2033P/2033S is shown as follows. Control Panel LCD PowerDVD WriterDVD Writer

222030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039The board layout of ARS-2039 is shown as follows. Control Panel LCD DVD Writer DVD Writer DVD Writer DVD Writer DVD-ROM

23 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Chapter 5 FunctionsThere are 12 major functions in the copy controller, and there are subfunctions inFunction

242030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20399. Image9.1 Load9.2 Delete Image9.3 Image Info9.4 Compare Image9.5 Select Image9.6 Select Src Drive9.7 Image Format Info1

25 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039In Function 11 there are 21 subfunctions.11. Setup11.1 Language11.2 CD Burn Speed11.3 DVD Burn Speed11.4 Read Sp

262030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039In Function 12 there are 16 subfunctions.12. Advanced Setup12.1 UnderRun Protect12.2 Overburn12.3 Read Error Skip12.4 For

27 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Among the 12 functions, Function 10 Edit Track is designed exclusively for editinga collection of favorite songs

WEEE Statement English In order to cope with the increasing waste electric

282030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039When copying is in progress, MB and time will decrease while the percentage ofcompletion will increase. “MB” means the si

29 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039LCD will show the testing information as follows.When the test comes to an end, LCD will show the results as fol

302030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039When the test finishes, actual copying will begin as shown below.When the whole process finishes, LCD will show the resul

31 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039When verification comes to an end, LCD will show the results as follows.5.5 CompareFunction 5 Compare is to ma

322030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Press ENT to see the details of source 1 as shown below.Press ENT to see the details of source 2. If the comparison is id

33 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Press ENT to prescan. LCD will show the scanning information as follows.When scanning finishes, and the source D

342030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20395.8 Select SourceFunction 8 Select Source is to let you select the data on DVD-ROM, DVD writers orHDD as the source fro

35 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20395.9 ImageFunction 9 Image is valid only when you have installed a hard disk. This functionincludes 7 subfuncti

362030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039After the image file is successfully loaded, LCD will show the results as follows.If there is an image file existing in t

37 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039After the image file is deleted, LCD will show the results as follows.5.9.3 Image InfoThis function is to show

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382030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Press ENT, and LCD will show the comparison information as follows.When comparison comes to an end, LCD will show the res

39 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20395.9.5 Select ImageThis function is to select a partition in the hard disk. First, select the function bypressin

402030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039First, select the function by pressing ▼.Then, use ▲ ▼ to select DVD-ROM or any of the DVD writers as the source.Select

41 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20395.10 Edit Track (for CD only)Function 10 Edit Track is exclusively designed for editing a collection of favori

422030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Select function 10.5.10.1 CD to CDNow press ENT, and you will enter the following figure.Here the function CD toCD is to

43 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039After selecting, please use ▲ to move to the “End” menu as shown below.Press ENT to finish the CD editing, and u

442030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039The system will ask if you want to keep editing. Please use ▲ ▼ to confirm Yes orNo as shown below.If you want to keep e

45 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Press ENT to finish the CD editing, and use ▲ ▼ to confirm Yes or No.LCD will show the copying information as fo

462030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Now press ENT. The system will ask if you want to close all CDs’ sessions. Pleaseuse ▲ ▼ to confirm Yes or No as shown be

47 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Suppose we decide to select the first track, then press ENT. A “+” will appear beside1/10 as shown below. But pr

Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction ...61.1 Overview...

482030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039The system will ask if you want to keep editing. Please use ▲ ▼ to confirm Yes orNo as shown below.If you want to keep ed

49 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Then, the track as an image file will be loaded into HDD. LCD will show the loadinginformation as follows.When l

502030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039When burning finishes, LCD will show the results as follows.Now press ESC to enter the following figure. And press ▼ to

51 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039If the chosen partition has contained image data, the system will ask to overwrite orkeep the data. Press ▲ to

522030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Use ▲ ▼ to select the track you want to play.After selecting and pressing ENT, LCD will show the playing information belo

53 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039After pressing ENT, LCD will show the message as follows.When closing finishes, LCD will show the results as fol

542030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20395.11.1 LanguageNow press ENT, and you will enter the following figure. The function Languagelets you select a language i

55 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20395.11.3 DVD Burn SpeedNow press ESC and ▼ to enter the following figure. The function DVD Burn Speedlets you con

562030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20395.11.5 Auto Start DriveNow press ESC and ▼ to enter the following figure. Auto Start Drive is to copy ortest automatical

57 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Press ENT to enter the following figure. The default is Copy. You can certainlyselect any other function as the

5.9.1 Load ... 355.9.2 Delete Image ...

582030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Press ENT to enter the following figure. The default is Off. Press ▼ to select On.Auto CompareOff5.11.9 Auto PrescanNow

59 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Press ENT to enter the following figure. The default is Eject Good Only. Press ▼ toselect Eject All Disc or Do N

602030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Press ENT to enter the following figure. The default is On. Press ▼ to select Off.If your copy smart plus doesn’t connect

61 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20395.11.14 Button SoundNow press ESC and ▼ to enter the following figure. Button Sound lets you controlthe sound o

622030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20395.11.15 Device InfoNow press ESC and ▼ to enter the following figure. Device Info shows theinformation of the DVD-ROM a

63 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Press ENT to enter the next figure.Now press ESC and ▼ to enter the following figure. Quick Erase is to erase th

642030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Press ENT to enter the next figure. Use ▲ ▼ to confirm Yes or No.All data will belost, erase?YesAfter confirming Yes

65 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Press ENT to enter the next figure. Use ▲ ▼ to confirm Yes or No.All data will belost, erase?YesAfter confi

662030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Press ENT to see the following figure.Auto Close Tray5Here 5 means that it takes 5 seconds to close the writer’s tray aut

67 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20395.11.21 Audio Burn SpeedNow press ESC and ▼ to enter the following figure. Audio Burn Speed lets youcontrol the

5.12.1 UnderRun Protect ... 685.12.2 Overburn ...

682030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20395.12.1 UnderRun ProtectNow if you press ESC, you can enter Function 12 as the following figure shows.UnderRun Protect le

69 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20395.12.4 Format HDDNow press ESC and ▼ to enter the following figure. Format HDD is to partition thehard disk. B

702030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039If your copy controller doesn’t connect with a hard disk, LCD will show the messageas follows.5.12.5 Verify HDDNow press

71 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Press ENT and use ▲ ▼ to select the time of simulation such as 1, 2, 3...1000 orRun Continuous. The figure below

722030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Press ENT and use ▲ ▼ to select the time of simulation such as 1, 2, 3...1000 orRun Continuous. The figure below shows Ru

73 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Press ENT to enter the next figure, and begin the LCD test. After that, the systemwill do the button test, self-

742030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20395.12.10 Load DefaultNow press ESC and ▼ to enter the next figure. Load Default is to make all changedsettings return to

75 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Press ENT to enter the next figure. The default is Off. Press ▼ to select On.5.12.11 CD+GNow press ESC and ▼ t

762030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20395.12.13 Switch USB Mode (optional)Now press ESC and ▼ to enter the next figure. Switch USB Mode lets you switch tothe US

77 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Press ENT to enter the next figure. The default is Off. Press ▼ to select On.CD-TEXTOff5.12.15 MultiSession DVD

62030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Chapter 1 IntroductionARS-2030T, 2033, 2033P, 2033S, and 2039 are all PCI-based copy controllers thatsupport high-speed

782030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20395.12.16 Update Drive F/WNow press ESC and ▼ to enter the following figure. Only when you have installedsome types of CD\

79 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Chapter 6 Troubleshooting6.1 About LCDAfter powering on if there is no LCD, check if the connection of power

802030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20396.4 About ButtonsIf you press any one of the four buttons on the panel, but there is no response, it isperhaps that the

81 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20396.8 About Function 12 and CancellationIf you want to execute function 12 Advanced Setup, you can press ESC for

822030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Appendix A About AEC-4420P/PB2 Features3 Specifications1 OverviewACARD AEC-4420P and 4420PB are converters that

83 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039n Can be used together with a copy controller (ACARD or other brands)n Power requirement: 5Vn Size: 4420P – 8.8

842030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039(b) AEC-4420PBThe actual product of 4420PB The floor plan of 4420PB The USB extend board and floor plan of 4420DXConnect

85 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20395 Function As indicated above, AEC-4420P/4420PB is connected to an ACARD copy control-ler via link mode contro

862030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20396 Connect 4420P to Writer The actual connection ControllerDVD-RW To Controller To Device (DVD-RW) From Device (DVD-RW

87 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039After connection and linking to the computer, you can press ESC on the copycontroller’s panel for 2 seconds, ent

7 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20391.2 Featuresl Standalone IDE to IDE DVD copy controllerl Totally independent without installing hardware or soft

882030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039After connection and linking to the computer, once the copy controller detects thehard drive, it will ask if you want to

89 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/20391. Find the IDE connectorDVD-RWIDE Connector 2. Inset AEC-4420PB directly2-Pin Signal Line Y-Splitter Power Cord

902030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039The actual connection DVD-RW Controller AEC-4420PB Internal USB Cable To Controller 2-Pin Signal Line 9 Connect to th

91 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/203910 Image ManagerInstall the software Image Manager that is in the support CD, and then follow thesteps below t

922030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039(3) On Figure 2 choose a partition of the hard drive like B where you want to put theimage file transmitted from the syst

93 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039(7) After transmission, if it is successful, there will be a message showing so.(8) You can see the newly transm

942030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039(10) On Figure 8 click [OK] to return to Figure 7. Then click [Edit title] to edit the title of the file. You can edit

95 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Appendix B LCD Messages1. Normal Conditions:All data will be lost, erase?...All data on the disc will b

962030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Src&Tgt can’t in the same channel...During comparison the source and targetdiscs cannot be in the same channel.Tar

97 2030T/2033/2033P/2033S/2039Verify Hard Disk OK!......... The hard disk is verified successfully.Verify Partition