Mediatechnics Fusion PC Print Station, 1-Drive, 2-Drive, 4-Drive CD duplicator, Spectrum2, Prism Plus CD label printer, Signature IV, Sig Pro inkjet printer System Manual

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Professional Duplication

Systems Manual

Mediatechnics

Fusion PC

System Manual

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Table of Contents

Minimum System Requirements ..............................................................................................................................8

P

RINT

S

TATION

& 1-D

RIVE

M

ODELS

– M

INIMUM

S

YSTEM

R

EQUIREMENTS

: ...................................................................... 8

2-D

RIVE

& 4-D

RIVE

M

ODELS

– M

INIMUM

S

YSTEM

R

EQUIREMENTS

: ............................................................................... 8

INSTALLING THE FUSION ..................................................................................................................................... 9

W

HAT

’

S

I

N

T

HE

B

OX

.................................................................................................................................................... 9

O

PTIONS

...................................................................................................................................................................... 9

P

ACKING

M

ATERIALS

.................................................................................................................................................. 10

T

HE

B

EST

P

LACE

T

O

P

UT

T

HE

FUSION ..................................................................................................................... 10

S

AFETY

P

RECAUTIONS

................................................................................................................................................. 10

LOCATION OF FUSION COMPONENTS ........................................................................................................... 11

F

RONT

V

IEW

.............................................................................................................................................................. 11

R

EAR

V

IEW

................................................................................................................................................................ 11

LOCATION OF CD-R/RW RECORDER PARTS AND CONTROLS ............................................................... 12

P

RO

D

RIVE

52

X

......................................................................................................................................................... 12

LOCATION OF DVD±R/±RW RECORDER PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................................................... 13

P

IONEER

DVD±R/±RW A-06 D

RIVE

......................................................................................................................... 13

REMOVING PACKING RESTRAINTS ................................................................................................................ 14

INPUT AND OUTPUT SPINDLES ......................................................................................................................... 14

MOUNTING THE FIREWIRE ADAPTER CARD .............................................................................................. 15

MAKING THE CONNECTION .............................................................................................................................. 16

MAKING THE CONNECTION .............................................................................................................................. 16

M

AKING THE

C

ONNECTION

(1 & 2

DRIVE

FUSION / S

PECTRUM

2) ............................................................................... 16

M

AKING THE

C

ONNECTION

(1 & 2

DRIVE

FUSION / I

NKJET

) ....................................................................................... 17

M

AKING THE

C

ONNECTION

(4

DRIVE

FUSION / I

NKJET

) .............................................................................................. 18

M

AKING THE

C

ONNECTION

(4

DRIVE

FUSION / S

PECTRUM

2) ....................................................................................... 19

M

AKING THE

C

ONNECTION

(4

DRIVE

FUSION / P

RISM

P

LUS

) ...................................................................................... 20

M

AKING THE

C

ONNECTION

(PC) ................................................................................................................................. 21

INSTALLING THE FUSION SOFTWARE ........................................................................................................... 22

INSTALLING THE FUSION ALIGNMENT UTILITY ....................................................................................... 24

STARTING THE FUSION FOR THE FIRST TIME ............................................................................................ 25

P

OWER

C

ONNECTION

A

ND

S

ETTINGS

............................................................................................................................ 24

S

TARTING

U

P

.............................................................................................................................................................. 24

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INSTALLING THE DRIVE BAY ............................................................................................................................ 26

A

LIGNING THE

D

RIVE

B

AY

.......................................................................................................................................... 27

SETTING UP THE PRINTERS ............................................................................................................................... 28

SETTING UP THE PRINTERS ............................................................................................................................... 29

P

REPARING THE

S

PECTRUM

2 P

RINTER

........................................................................................................................... 29

What’s In The Box (Spectrum2 Thermal Transfer) ............................................................................................ 29

P

REPARING THE

P

RISM

P

LUS

P

RINTER

........................................................................................................................... 32

What’s In The Box (Prism Plus) ......................................................................................................................... 32

A

LIGNING THE

T

HERMAL

P

RINTER

................................................................................................................................ 34

P

REPARING

T

HE

I

NKJET

P

RINTER

(C

OLOR PRINTER

IV, PRO I

NKJET

) ............................................................................. 36

What’s In The Box (Signature IV, PRO Inkjet) .................................................................................................. 36

A

LIGNING THE

I

NKJET

P

RINTER

.................................................................................................................................... 38

T

URNING

O

FF

P

RINT

S

POOLING

................................................................................................................................... 40

T

URNING

O

FF

P

RINT

S

POOLING

................................................................................................................................... 40

C

REATING

.

PRN

F

ILES

(T

HERMAL

P

RINTER

) ................................................................................................................... 41

C

REATING

.

PRN

F

ILES

(I

NKJET

P

RINTER

) ....................................................................................................................... 42

APPLICATION STARTUP ...................................................................................................................................... 43

S

TARTING THE

FUSION A

PPLICATION

.......................................................................................................................... 43

FUSION A

PPLICATION

L

AYOUT

.................................................................................................................................. 44

FUSION STARTUP ................................................................................................................................................... 45

SETTINGS EDITOR ................................................................................................................................................ 46

A

PPLICATION

T

EMP

F

OLDER

......................................................................................................................................... 46

CD I

MAGES

D

EFAULT

F

OLDER

..................................................................................................................................... 46

CD L

ABELS

D

EFAULT

F

OLDER

..................................................................................................................................... 47

P

RINTER

D

RIVER

........................................................................................................................................................ 47

C

OMMUNICATION

S

ERIAL

P

ORTS

.................................................................................................................................. 47

DATA IMAGE EDITOR ........................................................................................................................................... 48

C

REATING A DATA DISC IMAGE

...................................................................................................................................... 48

I

MAGE

T

OOLBAR

......................................................................................................................................................... 49

S

ELECTING

CD C

APACITY

........................................................................................................................................... 49

A

DDING

F

ILES AND

F

OLDERS

....................................................................................................................................... 50

S

TATIC AND

D

YNAMIC

C

ONTENT

.................................................................................................................................. 51

R

EMOVING

F

ILES

A

ND

F

OLDERS

.................................................................................................................................. 51

R

EMOVING

F

ILES

A

ND

F

OLDERS

.................................................................................................................................. 52

S

AVING

T

HE

C

URRENT

D

ISC

I

MAGE

F

ILE

...................................................................................................................... 52

Loading An Existing Script File .............................................................................................................................. 55

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AUDIO IMAGE EDITOR ........................................................................................................................................ 56

I

MAGE

T

OOLBAR

......................................................................................................................................................... 57

A

DDING

T

RACKS

........................................................................................................................................................ 58

R

EMOVING

T

RACKS

.................................................................................................................................................... 58

C

HANGING

A UPC C

ODE

............................................................................................................................................ 59

C

HANGING

ISRC C

ODES

A

ND

C

OPY

P

ROHIBIT

F

LAGS

.................................................................................................. 60

I

NSERTING

, E

DITING

A

ND

R

EMOVING

S

ILENCE

.............................................................................................................. 61

I

NSERTING

, E

DITING

A

ND

R

EMOVING

S

UBINDEXES

........................................................................................................ 62

S

AVING

T

HE

C

URRENT

A

UDIO

D

ISC

I

MAGE

................................................................................................................... 63

L

OADING

A

N

E

XISTING

A

UDIO

D

ISC

I

MAGE

.................................................................................................................. 64

JOB MANAGER TAB .............................................................................................................................................. 65

Q

UEUED JOBS

............................................................................................................................................................. 65

A

RCHIVE ONLY

........................................................................................................................................................... 67

C

OPY AND

/

OR

V

ERIFY

................................................................................................................................................. 69

R

ELAY

-

MODE JOB

........................................................................................................................................................ 71

P

RINT ONLY

................................................................................................................................................................ 73

I

MAGE FILE PATH

(

OPTIONAL

) ....................................................................................................................................... 75

L

ABEL FILE PATH

(

OPTIONAL

) ....................................................................................................................................... 75

M

AKING

C

OPIES

(R

ELAY

M

ODE

) ................................................................................................................................. 76

Q

UANTITY

(

REQUIRED

) ................................................................................................................................................ 76

P

RIORITY

(

REQUIRED

) .................................................................................................................................................. 76

A

RCHIVE

.................................................................................................................................................................... 77

M

EDIA TYPE

(

REQUIRED

) ............................................................................................................................................. 77

J

OBS IN PROGRESS

....................................................................................................................................................... 77

F

INISHED JOBS

............................................................................................................................................................ 77

R

ECORDING

S

PEED

(R

EQUIRED

) ................................................................................................................................... 77

SUBMITTING JOBS ................................................................................................................................................ 78

S

UBMITTING

A J

OB

..................................................................................................................................................... 78

T

HE

P

RODUCTION

P

ROCESS

......................................................................................................................................... 79

DUPLICATING EXISTING CDS ............................................................................................................................ 80

C

REATING

A

N

I

MAGE

F

ILE

........................................................................................................................................... 80

R

ECORDING

A

N

I

MAGE

F

ILE

........................................................................................................................................ 82

CHANGING PRINTERS (SWITCHING BETWEEN SPECTRUM2, SIGIV, OR SIGPRO) .......................... 83

C

HANGING

J

UMPER

S

ETTINGS

...................................................................................................................................... 84

Jumper Settings for Spectrum2 ........................................................................................................................... 84

Jumper Settings for Signature IV ........................................................................................................................ 85

Jumper Setting for Signature Pro ........................................................................................................................ 86

S

PINDLE

C

HANGE

(

SWITCHING FROM

S

IGNATURE

IV / P

RO TO

S

PECTRUM

2) .................................................................... 87

UTILIZING THE BUSINESS CARD ADAPTER ................................................................................................. 88

Preparing the Inkjet Printer for Business Cards .......................................................................................................... 89

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Welcome to the FUSION PC System

CD-R/RW Recorder Warranty Policy

Individual CD-R/RW recorder manufacturers are responsible for the products they provide. As a convenience,

MEDIATECHNICS will honor any service issue related to a defective recorder while under its respective manufacturer’s warranty providing that the recorder has been purchased from MEDIATECHNICS either directly or indirectly.

MEDIATECHNICS assumes no responsibility for products NOT purchased through MEDIATECHNICS.

Piracy

The copying of audio, video, or software without the permission of the copyright holder is illegal. MEDIATECHNICS.

accepts no responsibility for the copyright use or misuse of this equipment. It is the sole responsibility of the user to ensure that the legal rights of copyright in duplicating are respected.

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·

·

·

END USER License Agreement

You have acquired a device (“FUSION PC Series CD-R/RW duplicator”) that includes software licensed by FUI from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of

MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation

(“SOFTWARE”) are protected by international intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. All rights reserved.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“EULA”), DO NOT USE

THIS DEVICE OR COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY CONTACT MEDIATECHNICS

FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF THE UNUSED DEVICE (S) FOR A REFUND. ANY USE OF

THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE, WILL CONSTITUTE

YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS EULA (OR RATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT.)

GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE. This EULA grants you the following license:

⇒

⇒

You may use the SOFTWARE only on the DEVICE.

NOT FAULT TOLERANT. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT TOLERANT. MEDIATECHNICS

HAS INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINED HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARE IN THE DEVICE, AND

MS HAS RELIED UPON MEDIATECHNICS TO CONDUCT SUFFICIENT TESTING TO

DETERMINE THAT THE SOFTWARE IS SUITABLE FOR SUCH USE.

⇒

NO WARRANTIES FOR THE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE is provided “AS IS” and with all faults. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE,

ACCURACY, AND EFFORT (INCLUDING LACK OF NEGLIGENCE) IS WITH YOU. ALSO,

THERE IS NO WARRANTY AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE

SOFTWARE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ANY WARRANTIES

REGARDING THE DEVICE OR THE SOFTWARE, THOSE WARRANTIES DO NOT

ORIGINATE FROM, AND ARE NOT BINDING ON, MS.

⇒

Note on Java Support. The SOFTWARE may contain support for programs written in Java.

Java technology is not fault tolerant and is not designed, manufactured, or intended for use or resale as online control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems, air traffic control, direct life-support machines, or weapons systems, in which the failure of Java technology could lead directly to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage. Sun Microsystems. has contractually obligated MS to make this disclaimer.

⇒

No Liability for Certain Damages. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, MS SHALL HAVE

NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL

DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PURPOSE. IN NO

EVENT SHALL MS BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U.S. TWO-HUNDRED

FIFTY DOLLARS (U.S. $250.00).

⇒

Limitations on Reverse Engineering, De-compilation, and Disassembly. You may not reverse engineer, de-compile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding the limitation.

⇒

SOFTWARE TRANSFER ALLOWED BUT WITH RESTRICTIONS. You may permanently transfer rights under this EULA only as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the Device, and only if the recipient agrees to this EULA. If the SOFTWARE is an upgrade, any transfer must also include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE.

EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that SOFTWARE is of US-origin. You agree to comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to the SOFTWARE, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use and country destination restrictions issued by U.S. and other governments. For additional information on exporting the

SOFTWARE, see http://www.microsoft.com/exporting/.

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About MEDIATECHNICS

Thank you for purchasing MEDIATECHNICS’s FUSION PC autoloading CD duplicator.

MEDIATECHNICS manufactures a wide variety of CD/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.

What To Expect From Your MEDIATECHNICS CD Duplicator

Your MEDIATECHNICS FUSION PC duplicator is professionally designed and manufactured to give you years of trouble free operation. To avoid accidental damage to your new duplicator, please read and understand this manual thoroughly before operating the unit.

About This Manual

This manual is written for both novice and experienced users. Please read through this Operator’s

Guide from beginning to end before using the unit. Once having read the manual, follow along chapter by chapter. This will provide the necessary understanding of your new FUSION PC duplicator.

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Minimum System Requirements

Print Station & 1-Drive Models – Minimum System Requirements:

• Minimum Pentium® III or compatible personal computer @ 800 MHz or faster

• Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1.0a or higher

• 512 MB RAM

• 7200 RPM ATA-100 hard drive with 850 MB for CD-R or 5GB (NTFS) for DVD-R of free hard disk space fully defragmented

• Monitor: 800 x 600 display, 16-bit color recommended

• Two button mouse

• High quality recordable CD-Rs / DVD-Rs

• One free PCI slot for 1 Drive System, Not required for Print Station Only.

• One external COM Port (COM1 or COM2) *

Two external COM ports are needed if using

MEDIATECHNICS Spectrum2 or Prism Plus (COM1 and COM2).

• WinASPI driver layer (Included)

• IEEE-1394 B Adapter (Included)

• Appropriate IEEE-1284 printer cable if attached

• * A USB to Serial Converter can be used if no COM port is available.

2-Drive & 4-Drive Models – Minimum System Requirements:

• Minimum Pentium® 4 or compatible personal computer @ 2 GHz or faster

• Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1.0a or higher

• 1 GB RAM (Asynchronous Operation)

• 7200 RPM ATA-100 hard drive with 850 MB for CD-R or 5GB (NTFS) for DVD-R of free hard disk space fully defragmented

• Monitor: 800 x 600 display, 16-bit color recommended

• Two button mouse

• High quality recordable CD-Rs / DVD-Rs

• One free PCI slot

• One external COM Port (COM1 or COM2) *

Two external COM ports are needed if using

MEDIATECHNICS Spectrum2 or Prism Plus (COM1 and COM2).

• WinASPI driver layer (Included)

• IEEE-1394 B Adapters (Included)

• Appropriate IEEE 1284 printer cable if attached

* A USB to Serial Converter can be used if no COM port is available.

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Installing The FUSION

Carefully remove the FUSION duplication system from the shipping container.

Inspect the contents and verify them against the packing slip. Report any errors in shipping as soon as possible. The FUSION is available as a print only system, a copy only system, or both a copy and print system.

What’s In The Box

•

•

•

•

Your FUSION is a complete CD duplication system containing all necessary components. The package includes:

FUSION duplication system

Power cord

FUSION Software / Manual CD

MEDIATECHNICS Product & Warranty Registration card

Options

CD label printers: Supported models include the Spectrum2 thermal transfer, Prism,

Prism Plus, Signature IV, and Sig Pro inkjet printers.

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Packing Materials

Please retain the original box and packaging in the event that the unit requires future servicing. This will help to reduce the possibility of damage occurring in transit. In the event that the system is shipped back to

MEDIATECHNICS without the original box and packaging, customers will be charged for new box and packaging.

The Best Place To Put The FUSION

The best operating location for the FUSION duplication system 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. Place the FUSION on a solid, steady work surface and allow sufficient room for all incidental work materials. Provide at least six inches of clearance on all sides of the unit for ventilation.

Safety Precautions

The system is shipped with a three-prong power connector and must be used with a properly grounded AC receptacle. DO NOT try to defeat the third “ground” prong. All computer peripherals must be properly grounded and the FUSION is no exception. The use of a power conditioner such as an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), or a surge protector is highly recommended. The minimum required size is 400VA.

Repairs or alterations should only be attempted by authorized factory trained technicians. MEDIATECHNICS reserves the right to void the warranty if unauthorized service is performed.

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Location Of FUSION Components

Front View

Rear View

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Location Of CD-R/RW Recorder Parts And Controls

Pro Drive 52x

Legend

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 FUSION.

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.

3. Earphone jack

4. Volume Control

5. Read and write status LEDs - These indicators light up when the recorder is reading or writing.

6. Eject button - This button is used to open or close the disc tray.

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Location Of DVD±R/±RW Recorder Parts And Controls

Pioneer DVD±R/±RW A-06 Drive

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 Scribe is switched on.

2) Headphone Jack – Connect headphones here.

3) Volume Control Knob – This controls the volume level of the headphones.

4) Disc Indicator – Light indicates presence of disc in drive.

5) Ventilation Hole – Do not block.

6) Ventilation Hole – Do not block.

7) Eject Button – This button is used to manually open the disc tray.

8) 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.

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Removing Packing Restraints

The FUSION ships with a picker arm restraint to reduce the possibility of damage in transit. This restraint must be removed before operation or power-on. Remove the foam block above the transfer arm. Save the foam block, as you will need to return it to its place when transporting the unit in the future.

Input And Output Spindles

The input areas and output spindle serve as the containers to store the blank and recorded discs, each area holds a maximum of 110 discs.

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Mounting the Firewire Adapter Card

Note:

You should never attempt to service a unit without ensuring proper antistatic protection. The use of a grounding strap, or other such grounding device, is advised. In addition, the internal configuration of your computer may be different from the computer pictured below.

One and two drive FUSION require one IEEE-1394 card. Four drive systems require two IEEE-1394 cards.

1. Shut down the PC.

2. Turn the PC’s power off.

3. Unplug the PC.

4.

Remove the PC’s cover as indicated in the PC’s manual.

5. Locate an empty PCI slot, as seen in

(fig.1).

6. Install the firewire adapter card (fig. 2).

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Making the Connection

Making the Connection (1 & 2 drive FUSION / Spectrum2)

(fig. 2)

(fig. 1)

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Making the Connection (1 & 2 drive FUSION / Inkjet)

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Making the Connection (4 drive FUSION / Inkjet)

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Making the Connection (4 drive FUSION / Spectrum2)

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Making the Connection (4 drive FUSION / Prism Plus)

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Making the Connection (PC)

(THERMAL PRINTER ONLY)

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Installing the FUSION Softw are

1. Insert the FUSION software CD.

2. From the CD ROM drive of the computer, click Install SCRIBE

Software.

3. Click Next (fig. 1).

(fig. 1)

(fig. 2)

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1. Accept the license agreement and click Next

2. Click Install

3. Click Finish

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Installing the FUSION Alignment Utility

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Insert the FUSION CD into the CD-

ROM drive of your PC.

Click on setup.exe of the alignment utility (fig. 1).

Click OK (fig. 1).

Click the button indicated in (fig.

2).

Enter a name for the group where the Alignment Utility will be located. Click Continue (fig. 3).

When you want to open the Utility, click Start / Programs / ”group

name” this is a shortcut.

Click OK (fig. 5).

(fig. 3)

(fig. 1)

(fig. 2)

(fig. 4)

(fig. 5)

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Starting The FUSION For The First Time

Before CD creation can begin it is necessary to review a few details.

0

Power Connection And Settings

• Make sure the FUSION power switch is set to the off position.

• Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the receptacle at the rear of the unit, and the other end into the wall or UPS power outlet.

CAUTION

Always use properly grounded receptacles, or severe damage to your system may result. The use of a surge protector or

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is highly recommended.

Starting Up

• Flip the FUSION power switch to the on position.

• Switch on the power to the printer.

• Turn on the computer and get to the desktop.

Note: The FUSION uses Microsoft’s Windows 2000, and XP operating systems. To get the most out of the FUSION it is recommended that users supplement this manual with an operating system guide.

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Installing the Drive Bay

1. Place the drive bay onto the base unit as seen in (fig. 1).

2. Position the drive bay so that the front right corner sits over the dotted line (fig.

2). Proper position is shown in (fig. 3).

(fig. 2)

(fig.1)

(fig. 3)

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Aligning the Drive Bay

Alert:

Before starting the alignment utility, position the front of the drive bay in line with the dotted line on the FUSION base unit.

1. From your Start Menu Open the

FUSION Alignment Utility (fig. 1).

It will be located in the folder designated when you installed the alignment utility. Click Perform

Test.

2. Follow the instructions and Click

Yes (fig. 2). The picker arm will hover a disc over the disc tray, observe the discs position and make the appropriate adjustments to the drive bay (fig. 3).

(fig. 1)

(fig. 2)

(fig. 3)

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3. Click Yes when you are satisfied with your adjustment (fig. 4).

4. The picker arm will then place the disc onto the disc tray. Follow the on screen instructions and click OK

(fig. 5).

5. Once you are satisfied with the drive bay alignment, tighten the thumb-screws indicated in (fig. 6).

(fig. 4)

(fig. 5)

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Setting Up the Printers

Preparing the Spectrum2 Printer

What’s In The Box (Spectrum2 Thermal Transfer)

• Spectrum2 printer

• Power cord

• Parallel printer cable

• Printer user guide

• Spectrum2 Designer software and printer driver CD

• Printer ribbon

• MEDIATECHNICS Product & Warranty Registration card

(fig. 0) Cabling arrangement for Spectrum2 Printer

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1. With a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the printer (fig. 1).

2. You will also want to remove the small plate from the bottom of the printer (fig. 1).

(fig. 1a)

3. Using the flat head screws provided, attach the printer plate to the bottom of the printer as seen in (fig. 1a).

(fig. 1)

(fig. 2)

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4. Place the printer / plate onto the drive bay (fig. 3).

5. Use the dotted line at the rear of the drive bay to get the printer into position prior to alignment (fig. 11).

(fig. 3)

(fig. 11)

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Preparing the Prism Plus Printer

What’s In The Box (Prism Plus)

• Prism Plus printer

• Power cord

• Parallel printer cable

• Printer user guide

• CD Designer software and printer driver CD

• Printer ribbon

• Prism Plus Product & Warranty Registration card

(fig. 0) Cabling arrangement for Prism Plus Printer

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1.

With a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the printer (fig. 1).

provided, attach the printer plate to the bottom of the printer as seen in

(fig. 2).

(fig. 1)

(fig. 2)

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Alert:

Before starting the Alignment

Utility, position the back end of the printer in line with the dotted line on the top of the drive bay.


FUSION Alignment Utility (fig. 1).

It will be located in the folder designated when you installed the alignment utility. Click Perform

Test.

2. Follow the instructions and Click

Yes (fig. 2). The picker arm will hover a disc over the printer tray, observe the discs position and make the appropriate adjustments to the printer (fig. 3).

(fig. 1)

(fig. 2)

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4. The picker arm will then place the disc onto the printer tray. Follow the on screen instructions and click

OK (fig. 5).

5. Once you are satisfied with the printer alignment, tighten the thumb- screws located on both side of the printer (fig.

6).

(fig. 4)

(fig. 5)

(fig. 6)

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Preparing The Inkjet Printer (Color printer IV, PRO Inkjet)

What’s In The Box (Signature IV, PRO Inkjet)

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Signature IV, PRO printer

Power adapter

Printer software CD

Color ink cartridge

Spare ink cartridge holder

5 cardboard CD templates

Warranty statement and registration card

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(fig. 1).

(fig. 1).

Screw the printer plate to the bottom of the inkjet printer as seen in (fig. 2).

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3. Remove the spindles from input area #3 to allow space for the inkjet printer (fig. 3).

4. Place the printer / plate onto the drive bay (fig. 4).

5. Use the dotted line at the rear of the drive bay to get the printer into position prior to alignment.

(fig. 3)

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Aligning the Inkjet Printer

Alert:

Before starting the Alignment

Utility, position the back end of the inkjet printer in line with the dotted line on the top of the drive bay.


SCRIBE EC Alignment Utility (fig. 1).

It will be located in the folder designated when you installed the alignment utility. Click Perform Test.

2. Follow the instructions and Click Yes

(fig. 2). The picker arm will hover a disc over the printer tray, observe the discs position and make the appropriate adjustments to the inkjet printer (fig. 3).

(fig. 1)

(fig. 2)

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4. The picker arm will then place the disc onto the printer tray. Follow the on screen instructions and click

OK (fig. 5).

5. Once you are satisfied with the inkjet printer alignment, tighten the thumb-screws located on both side of the printer (fig. 6).

(fig. 4)

(fig. 5)

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Turning Off Print Spooling

Print spooling will first store the document on the hard disk before being sent to the printer. Turning off print spooling will specify that the document be sent directly to the printer. Please follow the appropriate instructions below depending on your operating system.

Windows 2000

• Click Start

• Click Settings

• Click Printers

• Right click Spectrum2

• Click Properties

• Click Advanced

• Click Print Directly to Printer

• Click Apply

• Click OK

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Creating .prn Files (Thermal Printer)

Create a .prn by printing the document to a file instead of routing it directly to a printer. You will be prompted to specify the filename and location. This puts the document in a format that the

FUSION can use for printing. Follow the instructions below to create a .prn.

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When a label file is saved in

Spectrum2 Designer it is given a

.S2D extension. This format is not usable by the FUSION program. You will however want to save your label as a .S2D for future editing (fig. A).

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To create a .prn you must use the

Print feature after you have created your label.

Prior to Printing please make sure

Note: that the Print directly to the printer function is activated within the printer settings.

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Make sure that the Thermal printer is selected in the name box.

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Select the Print to file option (fig. B).

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Give your file a name (fig. C).

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Select the Labels folder that the

FUSION will use as it’s default, and print the file to this folder (fig. C).

Note:

A .prn file cannot be edited. It contains information to create the image, and the settings of the particular printer. If any of the settings of the printer are changed, a new .prn file must be

generated.

(fig. A)

(fig. B)

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Creating .prn Files (Inkjet Printer)

Create a .prn by printing the document to a file instead of routing it directly to a printer. You will be prompted to specify the filename and location. This puts the document in a format that the

FUSION can use for printing. Follow the instructions below to create a .prn.

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When a label file is saved in Sure

Thing it is given a .std extension.

This format is not usable by the

FUSION program. You will however want to save your label as an .std for future editing (fig. A).

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To create a .prn you must use the

Print feature after you have created your label.

Prior to Printing please make sure

Note: that the Print directly to the

printer function is activated within the printer settings.

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Select the Inkjet printer (fig. B)

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Click Advanced (fig. B)

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Click Print to file (fig. C)

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Click OK

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Type in the full path to the Labels folder that the FUSION will use as it’s default, and print the file to this folder (fig. D)

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Click OK

Note:

A .prn file cannot be edited. It contains information to create the image, and the settings of the particular printer. If any of the settings of the printer are changed, a new .prn file must be

generated.

(fig. A)

(fig. B)

(fig. C)

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Application Startup

The FUSION is a state-of-the-art CD duplicating system. It is designed to create, duplicate and verify most standard compact disc formats. This startup section will guide you through starting and configuring the FUSION application.

Starting the FUSION Application

To start the FUSION application the steps are as follows:

• From the desktop of the computer, click the FUSION icon.

• The FUSION application screen will now be displayed:

Place as many blank discs as required into the input area.

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FUSION Application Layout

The FUSION application is organized into a sequence of four cards accessible by tabs at the top of the screen (Job Manager, Data

Image Editor, Audio Image Editor, and Settings). By completing the information on these cards you control the actions of the

FUSION to create, duplicate and verify CDs as well as print disc labels.

Tabs:

Job Manager Brings together the components of a CD to be produced.

Data Image Editor Specifies the data content of the CD being created.

Audio Image

Editor

Settings

Specifies the audio content of the CD being created.

Defines operating settings.

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FUSION Startup

• When the FUSION software first opens, the Job Manager tab is displayed. the

The Settings tab is divided into four areas (Version Information, Default

folders, Printer, and Communication Serial Ports). The field closest to the top of the tab is the FUSION’s version information. This lets you know what version of FUSION you are currently running. The settings below the version information may be customized. The following section illustrates this procedure.

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Settings Editor

• From the Settings tab, click the Change Settings button and the following screen will be displayed.

Application Temp Folder

• To choose an application temp folder, click the Browse button to the right of the Application TEMP folder field. This folder is a temporary location for your CD image to reside before and during duplication. After job completion, the image is removed.

Note:

It is recommended that you create a 1G partition for CD-R (5-6G for DVD-R) on your hard drive specifically for this folder, and this folder only. This helps prevent fragmentation of the hard drive.

CD Images Default Folder

• To choose a default folder for your CD images, click the Browse button to the right of the CD images default folder field. When creating a new job, this will be the default folder that the

FUSION opens to browse for an image file path.

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CD Labels Default Folder

• To choose a default folder for your CD labels, click the Browse button to the right of the CD labels default folder field. When creating a new job, this will be the default folder that the

FUSION opens to browse for a label file path.

Printer Driver

The PRINTER DRIVER pull-down is used to indicate to the

FUSION the type of printer that is installed.

• Click the PRINTER DRIVER pull down and select the type of printer being used.

• If you do not have a printer, please select none.

Communication Serial Ports

The Communication Serial Ports pull-down allows you to choose which COM port the FUSION uses to communicate with the PC.

• To choose a COM port, click the pull-down button to the right of the Communication serial ports field. Depending on which port the FUSION is connected to, you will choose from COM 1, or 2.

OK to exit the Settings Editor.

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Close and re-open the FUSION software.

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Data image editor

The first step in constructing a CD is to specify its contents (disc image). The FUSION creates industry standard data (Mode 1 ISO

9660 level 2 with Joliet extensions) and audio (Red Book) CDs from scratch as well as duplicates of existing CDs authored in most formats.

Creating a data disc image

To create a data disc image:

• Click the Data Image Editor tab. The screen will now read:

The Data Image Editor tab is divided into four panes. The top left pane lists all of the names and icons of the files and folders on the currently selected disk drive (source). The top right pane displays the contents of any item you click on in the top left pane along with its icon. The bottom left pane lists all the names and icons of files and folders on the CD that is being created (disc image). The bottom right pane displays the contents of any item you click on in the bottom left pane, along with its icon.

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Image Toolbar

Horizontally along the top of the screen is an area which contains ten buttons, from left to right the buttons are: New CD layout, Load CD layout [*.ISC], Save CD layout [*.ISC], CD Image properties,

Create CD image [*.ISO], Record CD, Enable inserting entire

contents of folder [*.*], Large Icons, Small Icons, List, Details.

Image Toolbar:

New CD layout Clears files and folders from data image area.

Load CD layout Loads an existing disc image script file (*.ISC).

Save CD layout Saves CD layout contents to a disc image script file

(*.ISC).

CD Image properties

Create CD image

[*.ISO]

Record CD

Contains a series of radio buttons as well as a number of information boxes.

Creates a new disc image [*.ISO].

Records information from lower right pane onto CD.

Specifies the folder as having static or dynamic content.

Enable inserting entire contents of folder

Large Icons

Small Icons

List

Details

Makes the icons appear large in the top right pane.

Makes the icons appear small in the top right pane.

Puts the folders and files in a list format.

Gives the size and type of each folder and file.

Selecting CD Capacity

Along the bottom of the lower panes is a series of radio buttons that are used to select the capacity of the discs that are loaded into the

FUSION:

• Click the radio button corresponding to the capacity of the discs loaded into the FUSION.

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Adding Files and Folders

• Click the desired file or folder in the top left or right pane

(source) and hold down the mouse button.

• Drag the file or folder over the CD icon in the lower left pane

(fig. 1) and release the mouse button.

(fig. 2)

(fig. 1)

• The files in the lower right pane represent the contents of the CD being created (fig. 2).

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Static and Dynamic Content

The FUSION allows CDs to be created from both static and dynamic content. A finished CD created from static content will contain the exact files and folders that are specified when the disc image is created. A finished CD created from dynamic content will contain the files and folders that exist in specified locations at the time the job is submitted for recording (rather than when the disc image is created).

For example, specifying dynamic content when creating a CD layout would allow a job to be run every week that records the contents of a specific folder onto a CD without having to create a new disc image every time. In this case the contents of the folder (not the folder itself) can change.

To specify a file or folder on a disc image as containing dynamic content:

• Click the *.* check box so that it is checked.

Note: Please be sure not to exceed the capacity of the disc being used.

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Removing Files And Folders

• Click the desired file or folder in the bottom left or right pane

(disc image)

• Drag the item to the recycle bin in the lower right hand corner, or right click the item and select delete.

Saving The Current Disc Image File

Once a data disc image has been created it must be saved so that it can be used by the FUSION as a data source for recording. Disc images can either be saved as script files (with an “ISC” extension) or physical image files (with an “ISO” extension).

A script file (ISC) contains pointers to the source data files and is used as a guide at the time of recording the CD. Since a script file does not include the source data it is best used when producing unique or projects with dynamic content and when the source data will always be available to the FUSION.

A physical image file (ISO for CD, UDF for DVD) is an exact replica of the final CD and contains all of the source data. It is therefore best used when producing static projects that are recorded on a regular basis and when source data will not always be available to the FUSION. Please note that depending upon the amount of data to be recorded, a physical image file can occupy as much as 700 MB

(CD) or 4.6 GB (DVD) of hard disk space.

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To save a data disc image script file:

• Click the CD Image Properties button on the toolbar. The screen will now read:

The CD IMAGE PROPERTIES dialog box contains a series of radio buttons as well as a number of information boxes.

• Click the radio button corresponding to the logical file system to be used on the CD (ISO 9660, Joliet, or UDF 1.02 for DVD).

• Optionally complete the volume properties information boxes:

Volume Properties

Volume Label

Publisher

Data Preparer

Copyright File

Enter the name you want to call the CD.

Enter the name of the publisher.

Enter the name of the person who prepared the C

Enter the file name that provides copyright information about the CD.

Abstract File Enter the file name that describes the contents of

CD.

Bibliographic File Enter the file name that provides bibliographic information about the CD.

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• Click the OK button.

• Click the Save CD layout [*.ISC] button on the toolbar. The screen will now read:

• Select the volume and directory where you want to save the script file.

• Enter the name for the script file and click the Save button.

To save a disc physical image file:

• Click the Create CD Image [*.ISO] button on the toolbar. The screen will now read:

• Select the volume and directory where you want to save the physical image file.

• Enter the name for the physical image file and click the Save button.

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To load an existing script file:

• Click the Load CD layout [*.ISC] button on the toolbar. The screen will now read:

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Select the appropriate file and click the Open button.

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Audio Image Editor

The FUSION creates industry standard audio (Red Book) CDs from scratch that can be played on any home, car or portable compact disc audio player or computer CD or DVD-ROM drive. Audio tracks are created using any combination of 44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo WAV or

MP3 files.

To create an audio disc image:

• Click the Audio Image Editor tab. The screen will now read:

The Audio Image Editor tab is divided into four panes. The top left pane lists all the names and icons of the disk drives available to the

FUSION, as well as files and folders on the currently selected disk drive (source). The top right pane displays the contents of any item you click on in the top left pane along with its icon. The bottom left pane lists the names of audio files on the CD which is being created

(disc image) as well as their type (WAV or MP3), start position and length, copy prohibit status and ISRC code. The bottom right pane displays the sub-indexes of any file you click on in the bottom left pane.

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Image Toolbar

Horizontally along the top of the screen is an area which contains ten buttons, from left to right the buttons are: New CD layout, Load CD layout [*.ISC], Save CD layout [*.ISC], CD Image properties,

Create CD image [*.ISO], Record CD, Enable inserting entire

contents of folder [*.*], Large Icons, Small Icons, List, Details.

Image Toolbar:

New CD layout Clears files and folders from data image area.

Load CD layout Loads an existing disc image script file (*.ISC).

Save CD layout Saves CD layout contents to a disc image script file

CD Image properties

(*.ISC).

Contains a series of radio buttons as well as a number of information boxes.

Creates a new disc image [*.ISO]. Create CD image

[*.ISO]

Record CD Records information from lower right pane onto CD.

Specifies the folder as having static or dynamic content.

Enable inserting entire contents of folder

Large Icons

Small Icons

List

Details

Makes the icons appear large in the top right pane.

Makes the icons appear small in the top right pane.

Puts the folders and files in a list format.

Gives the size and type of each folder and file.

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Adding Tracks

• As depicted below, drag one or more WAV / MP3 files onto the text "The end" as it appears in the top left corner of the bottom pane. Multiple files may be selected by pressing and holding down the SHIFT or CTRL key while clicking on the tracks.

SHIFT allows you to select a range of contiguous tracks, while

CTRL allows you to selectively pick multiple tracks. As additional tracks are added, drag and drop them in at the desired insertion point.

Removing Tracks

• Click the desired audio track in the bottom left pane and hold down the mouse button.

• Drag the audio track over the trashcan in the bottom right of the

Audio tab and release the mouse button, or right click on the track and click delete.

• Click the Yes button.

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Changing A UPC Code

The UNIFORM PRODUCT CODE (UPC) is an optional 13-digit descriptor that can be written into an audio CD.

To change the UPC code:

• Click the CD Image Properties button on the Image toolbar. The screen will now read:

• Enter the code and click the OK button.

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Changing ISRC Codes And Copy Prohibit Flags

The INTERNATIONAL STANDARD RECORDING CODE

(ISRC) is an optional 12-character descriptor that identifies a specific track on an audio CD. Each track can have its own unique

ISRC consisting of 2 alphanumeric characters (country), 3 alphanumeric characters (owner), 2 digits (year of recording) and 5 digits (serial number).

The Copy Prohibit flag is a setting in each track on an audio CD, indicating whether or not that track can be copied by a digital recorder.

To change an ISRC code:

• Right click the desired audio track in the lower left pane, and select Edit. The screen will now read:

• Enter the code in the ISRC line and click the OK button.

To change a Copy Prohibit flag:

• Right click the desired audio track in the lower left pane, and select Edit The screen will now read:

• To enable Copy Prohibit select the Copy Prohibit box so that it is checked, or uncheck the box to disable Copy Prohibit.

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Inserting, Editing And Removing Silence

When assembling an audio CD disc image the FUSION application does not insert silences (gaps) between tracks.

To insert silence between tracks:

• Right click on an audio track.

• Select “Insert silence.”

To edit the amount of silence between tracks:

• Right click the silence indicator you wish to edit in the lower left pane, and select Edit.

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To remove silence between tracks:

• Click the silence indicator you wish to remove in the lower left pane and hold down the mouse button.

• Drag the silence indicator over the trashcan in the bottom right of the Audio tab and release the mouse button.

• Click the Yes button. or

• Right click the silence indicator, and select Delete.

Inserting, Editing And Removing Subindexes

Subindexes are markers used by CD audio players to locate specific points inside an audio track. Subindex 0 indicates the start of any silence before the beginning of a track and subindex 1 indicates the beginning of a track’s audio material. Other subindexes can also be assigned to allow some audio players to locate specified material within a track itself.

To insert subindexes in a track:

• Right click the subindex you wish to edit in the lower right pane.

• Click the Insert button. The screen will now read:

• Click the up and down indicators to specify the location of the subindex (minutes, seconds, frames).


To edit subindexes:

• Right click the subindex you wish to edit in the lower right.

• Click the edit button.

• Click the up and down indicators to specify the new location of the subindex (minutes, seconds, frames).

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To remove subindexes:

• Right click the subindex you wish to remove in the lower right pane.

• Select Delete or

• Drag the subindex over the trashcan in the bottom right of the

Audio tab and release the mouse button.

• Click the Yes button.

Saving The Current Audio Disc Image

Once an audio disc image has been created it must be saved so that it can be used by the FUSION as an audio source for recording. Disc images are saved as script files (with an “ISC” extension).

To save an audio disc image script file:

• Click the Save button on the toolbar. The screen will now read:

• Select the volume and directory where you want to save the script file.

• Enter the name for the audio disc script file and click the Save button.

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Loading An Existing Audio Disc Image

Once an audio disc image script file has been saved it can be modified at a later date.

To load an existing audio disc image script file:

• Click the Load button on the toolbar. The screen will now read:

• Select the appropriate file and click the Open button.

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Job Manager Tab

the

The Job Manager tab consists of three areas, Queued jobs, Jobs

in progress, and Finished jobs. The Queued jobs area lists all of the jobs waiting to be processed by displaying the job name, the type of job running (i.e. print, copy, test…), image path, quantity, and priority.

The Queued jobs area contains three radio buttons, New, Edit, and Delete.

Queued jobs

Clicking on New in the Queued jobs area of the Job Manager tab brings up the Creating new job ‘New Job’ wizard. The Creating

new job ‘New Job’ wizard includes a series of four check boxes:

Archive only, Copy and/or Verify, Relay-mode job, and Print

only. Also included in the wizard are the image and label file path fields, quantity, priority, speed, and media type. The first step in creating a job is to set the general options so as to define which operations the FUSION will perform when the job is submitted for production.

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• Check the option box to enable the production option needed for your job and click “Next”:

Operations and Options:

Copy

Verify

Print

Test

Archive

Relay Mode

When checked the CDs in the submitted job will be recorded using the disc image file selected in the IMAGE field.

When checked the CDs in the submitted job will automatically be compared against the source files after recording is completed.

When checked the CDs will be printed with the disc label selected in the LABEL FILE field.

When checked the CDs in the submitted job will not be recorded.

When checked an existing CD is saved to the hard drive as a physical image file for later recording. This option is used for duplicating existing CDs (see page 77).

When checked an image of the top most disc

(master disc) is created on the hard drive and used to make copies.

Speed

Print first

The recording speed pull-down allows you to set the recording speed as determined by the capabilities of the recorders installed in the

FUSION.

When checked, FUSION will print the disc before copying.

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Archive only

1. Select the “Archive only” button as seen in (fig. 1).

2. Click browse and select the “Image file path” for the file that you would like to archive. This lets the FUSION know where to place your file and what name to give your file.

3. The file path that you choose will show in the window as seen in (fig. 3).

Click “Next”.

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Give your job a name and select a priority.

5. Click “Finish” and the FUSION will run the job.

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Copy and/or Verify

1. Select the “Copy and/or Verify” button as seen in (fig. 1).

2. Click “Next”.

3. Select the Image source for your job. You have the option of selecting a master disc that you can load into the SCRIBE EC’s disc drive. The SCRIBE EC will archive the contents of the master and copy the contents to as many discs as are indicated in the quantity box. If the SCRIBE EC detects another master during the copy process, the

SCRIBE EC will reject the additional master. You may also select browse and choose an existing CD image.

4. You will then want to choose the

Operations and Options for your job: Copy,

Test, Writing speed, Verify, and Print.

5. You will then enter the quantity of discs toward the bottom of the screen.

6. If you choose “Existing CD Image” the file will show in the window, as seen in (fig. 3).

7. Click “Next”.

(fig. 1)

(fig. 2)

(fig. 3)

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9. Click Finish and the

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Relay-mode job

1. Select the Relay-mode job button as seen in

(fig. 1).

2. Click Next.

3. Select the Operations and options for the relay mode job.

4. Click Next.

5. The Job parameters will then be displayed.

Give your job a name and select a priority.

6. Click Finish and the SCRIBE EC will run the job.

(fig. 1)

(fig. 2)

(fig. 3)

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8. Click Finish and the SCRIBE EC will run the job.

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Print only

1. Select the Print only button as seen in (fig. 1).

2. Click Next.

3. Click Browse and locate the label file that you would like to use.

4. Enter a quantity of discs for the job.

5. Click Next.

6. The file that you choose will show in the

Label file path window.

7. Click Next.

(fig. 1)

(fig. 2)

(fig. 3)

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9. Click Finish and the FUSION will run the job.

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Image file path (optional)

The Image file path field is used to specify the data or audio disc image (ISC or ISO file) that was previously created, to be used as the data or audio source for recording. The FUSION also accepts standard Mode 1 data physical image files (such as ISO 9660,

MacOS HFS, Unix UFS and Rock Ridge, etc.) created with other premastering software (such as Roxio Easy CD Creator and Toast,

GEAR Software GEAR Pro, etc.).

• Click

Browse button to the right of the Image file path field.

• Select the appropriate file and click the open button. Leave the field blank if no image is to be recorded.

Label file path (optional)

The label file field is used to specify the disc label (PRN file) that was previously created, to be used as the source label for printing.

• Click the Browse button to the right of the Label file path field.

The screen will now display:

• Select the appropriate file and click the Open button. Leave the field blank if no label is to be printed.

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Making Copies (Relay Mode)

The quickest and simplest way of duplicating one or more discs is to use the FUSION’s Relay Mode copying feature. Relay Mode functions by placing the number of blank discs to be written to, into the input bin; followed by the original CD to be copied (master disc), placed on top. The FUSION then loads the master disc into the recorder, creates an image of it on the internal hard disk drive, and unloads the master disc onto the output spindle. The FUSION then continues to load and copy to as many blank discs as are in the input bin. Multiple masters can also be mixed with blank discs in the input bin, so numerous jobs can automatically be performed in sequence.

This can be done to a maximum of 75 discs (masters and blanks).

Quantity (required)

The Quantity field is used to specify the number of discs to be recorded or printed as part of the current job.

• Click recorded or printed.

Note: If the Archive option is selected, the quantity should be zero.

Priority (required)

The Priority field is used to specify the production priority assigned to the current job. Choose from lowest, low, normal, high, or highest. the

Archive

When checked an existing CD is saved to the hard drive as a physical image file for later recording. This option is used for duplicating existing CDs.

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Media type (required)

Check the type of media that corresponds to the media being used,

CD-R or DVD-R.

Jobs in progress

The Jobs in progress area displays the job currently running on the

FUSION. This area displays the: job name, type of operation, quantity, number done, number rejected, status, and progress. The three buttons along the right side of the Jobs in progress area are abort, pause, and status. The abort button deletes jobs currently running. The pause button pauses the current job, and the status button displays the status of the current job.

Finished jobs

The Finished jobs area displays the: job name, type of operation, quantity, number done, number rejected, and the status. The two buttons to the right of the Finished jobs area are the Remove and

Details buttons.

• Clicking Remove will clear selected jobs from the Finished jobs area.

• Clicking Details will display the job information of the selected job in the Finished jobs area, as seen below.

Recording Speed (Required)

The Speed pull-down allows you to set the recording speed as determined by the capabilities of speed rating of the media being used with the FUSION.

• Click the Speed pull down and select the desired recording speed.

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Submitting Jobs

After defining or creating a job the final step in constructing a CD is to submit the job for production. During the production process the

FUSION uses the job as a guide or map for bringing together the various elements of the CD (label, disc image, etc.) to print and record as needed. The FUSION processes up to three different jobs simultaneously and queues up to ten jobs awaiting production.

Submitting A Job

To submit a job for production:

• Complete the details on the Job manager tab as desired or load an existing job file.

• Click the OK button at the bottom of the Creating new job ‘New

Job’ window. The screen will now read:

The screen will now show the Job manager tab where the progress of jobs submitted for production can be easily monitored. The Status tab is divided into three panes. The top pane is the JOB QUEUE window which lists all of the jobs waiting to be processed by displaying their assigned Job name, type of job, image path, total number of requested CDs, their assigned priority, as well as the names of their associated disc image and label files.

The middle pane is the ACTIVE JOBS window that lists all the jobs currently being recorded or printed by the FUSION. Information displayed for each job includes its assigned Job name, type of job, total number of requested CDs, the number of successful CDs produced, the number of

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The lower pane is the Finished jobs window that lists all the jobs completed by the FUSION. Information displayed for each job includes its assigned Job name, type of job, image path, the total number of requested CDs, the number of successful CDs produced, the number of failed CDs produced, and the status.

The Production Process

During production the blank discs will be loaded one at a time from the input spindle into the recorders and/or printer. Upon successful completion the discs will be unloaded onto the output spindle if the

“print” general option is not selected. If selected, the discs will go to the printer before being placed on the output spindle. This process will continue until the job is complete and the FUSION will then advance to produce the next job in the queue according to its priority.

However, if the input spindle empties before the job is complete the screen will now read:

To continue producing the job, place additional blank discs onto the input spindle and click the Yes button. To stop the job click the No button and the remainder of the job will be aborted. The FUSION will then advance to produce the next job in the queue according to its priority.

Note: Any discs dropped on the reject area have failed to record properly and should not be used. Be sure to

remove rejected discs periodically during operation.

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Duplicating Existing CDs

In addition to creating industry standard data and audio CDs from scratch, the FUSION also duplicates existing CDs authored in most formats.

Creating An Image File

The first step in duplicating an existing CD is to create an image file of it on the hard disk drive to be used as the master source for recording. Image files are saved with an “IMG” extension.

To create an image file of an existing CD:

• Click the Job manager tab. The screen will now read:

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• Check the Archive box in the Operations and options window.

Ensure that no other boxes are checked.

• Proceed through the wizard (page 59)

• Select the volume and directory where you want to save the image file. Please note that depending upon the amount of data to be recorded the image file can occupy as much as 800 MB of hard disk space (5G for DVD).

• Enter the name for the image file and click the Save button.

• Place your original CD to be duplicated (master disc) on top of the stack of blank discs in the input area.

• Click the OK button on the Creating new job screen. The screen will now read:

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The screen is now switched to the Job manager tab to display the progress of the submitted job. During production the master disc will be loaded from the input spindle into the recorder and saved as an image file with the specified name on the hard disk drive. Upon successful completion, the disc will be unloaded onto the output spindle.

Recording An Image File

Once created, the image file of the master disc is used as the source for recording.

To use the image file of the master disc as the recording source:

• Click the Job manager tab. The screen will now read:

When completing the Image file path field, specify the image file created from the master disc to be duplicated.

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Changing Printers (switching between Spectrum2, SigIV, or

SigPRO)

Changing Jumper Settings

If you decide to switch printers, you will need to change the jumper setting inside of the FUSION.

• Remove the 5 screws indicated in (fig. 1) using a 5/64 allen wrench.

(fig. 1)

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Jumper Settings for Spectrum2

• The illustration to the right shows the front left corner of the

FUSION. The illustration at the bottom of the page shows an expanded view of the same area.

Front left corner of FUISON

Jumper settings for Spectrum2 thermal printer

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Jumper Settings for Signature IV



Front left corner of FUSION

Jumper settings for Signature IV thermal printer

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Jumper Setting for Signature Pro



Front left corner of FUSION

Jumper settings for Signature Pro inkjet printer

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Spindle Change (switching from Signature IV / Pro to Spectrum2)

When changing from a Signature IV or Pro printer to a Spectrum2 printer, screw in the spindles indicated in (fig. 1). This will enable the 3 rd input/output bin. You will also want to change the jumper setting inside of the FUSION (see previous section).

(fig. 1)

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Utilizing the Business Card Adapter

Preparing the Inkjet Printer for Business Cards

1. Open the printer tray.

2. Remove the tape backing from the inkjet template (fig. 7).

(Fig. 7)

5. Place the bottom half of the inkjet template onto the printer tray as seen in (fig. 8). The template has a round stabilizer that fits into the printer tray, and adhesive tape that sticks to the tray.

(fig. 8)

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5.

(fig. 9)

The template should sit on the printer tray as seen in (fig. 10). You will then insert the business card input adapter (page 86) and align th

(fig. 10)

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This manual and the accompanying illustrations may not be copied, reproduced, electronically transmitted, or translated into another language, in whole, or in part, without the written consent of FUI.

Other trademarks referred to are the property of their respective trademark or registered trademark holders.

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Table of Contents

Minimum System Requirements

Installing The FUSION

Location Of FUSION Components

Location Of DVD±R/±RW Recorder Parts And Controls

Removing Packing Restraints

Input And Output Spindles

Mounting the Firewire Adapter Card

Making the Connection

Installing the FUSION Alignment Utility

Starting The FUSION For The First Time

CAUTION

Installing the Drive Bay

Alert:

Setting Up the Printers

Alert:

Alert:

Application Startup

FUSION Startup

Settings Editor

Data image editor

Audio Image Editor

Job Manager Tab

Submitting Jobs

After defining or creating a job the final step in constructing a CD is to submit the job for production. During the production process the

FUSION uses the job as a guide or map for bringing together the various elements of the CD (label, disc image, etc.) to print and record as needed. The FUSION processes up to three different jobs simultaneously and queues up to ten jobs awaiting production.

To submit a job for production:

• Complete the details on the Job manager tab as desired or load an existing job file.

• Click the OK button at the bottom of the Creating new job ‘New

Job’ window. The screen will now read:

Duplicating Existing CDs

Changing Printers (switching between Spectrum2, SigIV, or

SigPRO)

Utilizing the Business Card Adapter

Key Features

Frequently Answers and Questions

What are the minimum system requirements for the Fusion PC duplicator?

What types of CDs/DVDs can the Fusion PC duplicator handle?

How do I install and configure the Fusion PC duplicator?

How do I create copies of CDs/DVDs using the Fusion PC duplicator?

What printer models are compatible with the Fusion PC duplicator?

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