Acard ARS-2032D ARS-2034D User manual
ARS-2030D/2030DS
ARS-2032D/2034D
Copy Smart Plus
Copyright ©2002 ACARD Technology Corp.
User’s Manual
Ver: 1.0
Release: July 2002
DVDStandalone
DVDLinkHost
ARS-2030D/DS
ARS-2032D
1-to-3
1-to-7 ARS-2034D
1-to-14
Copyright and Trademark
The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice and does
not represent a commitment on the part of vendor, who assumes no liability or re-
sponsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual.
ACARD and SCSI are the trademarks of ACARD Technology Corp.
This manual contains materials protected under International Copyright Laws. All
rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted or tran-
scribed without the expressed written permission of the manufacturer and author of
this manual.
ACARD’s ARS-2030D/DS/2032D/2034D Copy Smart Plus are merely used for copy-
ing and editing personal audio and video data. Violating Copy Right is a criminal
act. ACARD's Copy Smart Plus only supports legal backup operation.
ACARD Technology Corp. is not responsible for the user’s illegal actions.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction...................................................... 6
1.1 Features .............................................................................................. 6
1.2 Specification....................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 Installation........................................................ 8
2.1 Copy Smart Plus Only....................................................................... 8
2.2 A Whole System................................................................................. 8
2.3 A System without DVD Writers ........................................................ 8
Chapter 3 Basic Instructions............................................ 12
3.1 Buttons and LCD ............................................................................. 12
3.2 About HDD Installation.................................................................. 13
3.2.1 With a HDD.................................................................................... 13
3.2.2 Without a HDD .............................................................................. 14
Chapter 4 Board Layout .................................................. 16
Chapter 5 Functions......................................................... 19
5.1 Copy .................................................................................................. 19
5.2 Test.................................................................................................... 20
5.3 Test & Copy...................................................................................... 21
5.4 Verify................................................................................................. 22
5.5 Compare ........................................................................................... 23
5.6 Prescan.............................................................................................. 24
5.7 Disc Info............................................................................................ 25
5.8 Select Source .................................................................................... 26
5.9 Image ................................................................................................ 27
5.9.1 Load................................................................................................ 27
5.9.2 Delete Image ................................................................................... 28
5.9.3 Image Info ...................................................................................... 29
5.9.4 Compare Image.............................................................................. 29
5.9.5 Select Partition............................................................................... 31
5.9.6 Select Src Drive .............................................................................. 31
5.10 Edit Track (for CD only)............................................................... 32
5.10.1 CD to CD ...................................................................................... 33
5.10.2 CD to HDD ................................................................................... 37
5.10.3 Play Audio Track......................................................................... 42
5.10.4 Close Session ................................................................................ 43
5.11 Setup ............................................................................................... 44
5.11.1 Language ...................................................................................... 45
5.11.2 Burn Speed................................................................................... 45
5.11.3 Read Speed................................................................................... 46
5.11.4 Auto Start Drive........................................................................... 46
5.11.5 Startup Menu ............................................................................... 47
5.11.6 Auto Verify ................................................................................... 47
5.11.7 Auto Compare .............................................................................. 48
5.11.8 Auto Prescan ................................................................................ 48
5.11.9 Eject Disc...................................................................................... 49
5.11.10 Burn On The Fly........................................................................ 49
5.11.11 Burn Mode .................................................................................. 50
5.11.12 Button Sound.............................................................................. 51
5.11.13 Device Info.................................................................................. 51
5.11.14 System Info................................................................................. 52
5.11.15 Quick Erase ................................................................................ 53
5.11.16 Full Erase.................................................................................... 54
5.12 Adv Setup ....................................................................................... 55
5.12.1 UnderRun Protect ....................................................................... 55
5.12.2 Overburn ...................................................................................... 56
5.12.3 Read Error Skip ......................................................................... 56
5.12.4 Format HDD ............................................................................... 57
5.12.5 Verify HDD................................................................................... 57
5.12.6 Burn-in.......................................................................................... 58
5.12.7 Update Firmware ......................................................................... 59
5.12.8 Compare Firmware ..................................................................... 60
5.12.9 H/W Diagnostic............................................................................ 60
5.12.10 Load Default............................................................................... 61
5.12.11 CD+G .......................................................................................... 62
5.12.12 ISRC............................................................................................ 62
5.12.13 Switch Link-Host ....................................................................... 63
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting .............................................. 64
6.1 About LCD ....................................................................................... 64
6.2 About Error Messages..................................................................... 64
6.3 About DVD-ROM/DVD Writer..................................................... 64
6.4 About Buttons .................................................................................. 65
6.5 About DVD Writers Not Readable ................................................ 65
6.6 About High Failure Rate................................................................. 65
6.7 About Firmware Update ................................................................. 65
6.8 About Function 12 and Cancellation............................................. 66
Appendix 1 List of Functions .......................................... 67
Appendix 2 LCD Messages ............................................. 69
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Chapter 1 Introduction
ARS-2030D and ARS-2030DS are different. The former one is simply a standalone
device while the latter one can also be linked with a computer in addition to being
standalone. As for ARS-2032D and ARS-2034D, they are all standalone. The four
models are designed for copying DVD in video, audio or data form. ARS-2030D/
2030DS is for 3 DVD writers, ARS-2032D for 7 ones and ARS-2034D for 14 ones.
With any of them copying will become easy and efficient. Professional mechanism
design, multifunctional LCD and 4 simple buttons on the panel all make the four
models easy to operate. For any end-user they are really cost-effective products.
1.1 Features
1.2 Specification
Power Voltage: 5VB±5%
Current: 0.5A Max
Environment Operation: 0°C to 70°C
lIDE to IDE Copy Controller.
lBuilt-in SCSIDE technology.
l4 (2030D/2030DS) /8 (2032D) /16 (2034D) independent IDE channels.
lPower-onselftest.
lSupport HDD.
lAutomatic format detection.
lUser-friendly interface with LCD messages.
lFast copying on high-speed DVD writers
lEasy operation without installing software and extra training.
lFirmware update through DVD-ROM.
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Humidity 15% to 90%
Dimension L 215 mm
W 150 mm
H 42 mm
Connector a 40-pin internal IDE connector, 68-pin external LVD SCSI
connector (for 2034D only)
Cable ATA-66 (under 46 cm)
DVD DVD-5(SS/SL)*, DVD-9(12SS/DL), DVD-10(DS/
SL),DVD-14(DS/ML), DVD-18(DS/SL), DVD-1(SS/SL),
DVD-2(SS/DL),DVD-3 (DS/SL),DVD-4 (DS/DL),DVD-
R 2.0 (SS/SL), DVD-RW 2.0 (SS/SL), DVD-RAM 2.0
(12cm, DS/L), DVD-RAM 2.0 (8cm, DS/SL), DVD-ROM
(12cm, SS/SL), DVD-ROM(8cm, SS/SL)
*SS/DS means single side/double side; SL/DL/ML means
single layer/double layer/mixed layer
Supported DVD-ROM: LiteOn
Supported DVD Writers: Panasonic, Pioneer, RICOH
Please visit the website of ACARD to get the newest data.
http://www.acard.com
Storage:-20°C to 85°C
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Chapter 2 Installation
Before installing your copy smart plus, please note that there are three kinds of
packages: the copy smart plus only, a whole copying system and a system without
DVD writers.
lUnpack the package.
lCheck if there is any defect or malfunction.
lBe sure that voltage is set correctly.
lHDD (optional).
2.2 A Whole System
lUnpack the package.
lCheck if there is any defect or malfunction.
lPrepare a suitable DVD writer according to the list given in subsection 1.2.
lAssemble the copy smart plus according to your needs.
lBe sure that voltage is set correctly.
2.3 A System without DVD Writers
2.1 Copy Smart Plus Only
lUnpack the package.
lCheck if there is any defect or malfunction.
lPrepare DVD-ROM and DVD writers.
lPrepare IDE case (5~10-bay chasssis).
lPrepare HDD and mobile rack (optional).
lPrepare switching power supply (300W).
lMake all IDE devices in Master mode.
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Hardware Connection of ARS-2030D/2030DS with a HDD
The hard disk must be connected to IDE 0 port and in Master mode. DVD-ROM
must be in Slave mode.
HardwareConnectionof ARS-2030D/2030DS withoutaHDD
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HardwareConnectionof ARS-2032D (1)
HardwareConnectionof ARS-2032D (2)
The hard disk must be connected to IDE 0 port and in Master mode. DVD-ROM
must be in Slave mode.
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