2. System Info

Use this menu option to see data about the autoloader and its resources (firmware version, RAM and CPU).

3. Device Info

Use this menu option to see data about the drives that are installed in the autoloader.

4. Load Default

Use this menu option to reset all of the options back to the manufacturer's default values. You can use this function if your autoloader is acting abnormally.

5. Update Firmware

Use this utility to update the software in your autoloader. To update, insert the manufacturer’s Certified Update CD into the 1st tray and make sure no other discs are in rest of the trays. Then you can press the OK button to update.

Important: You should not upgrade your autoloader's firmware unless your system is becoming unstable or you are advised to do so by Tech Support.

Loader Utilities

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Use the Loader Utilities menu options to access the various utilities built into the autoloader. You can scroll between the various options using the Up or Down button.

1. Drive Alignment

The Drive Alignment menu is used to check the mechanical alignment between the drives and the robotic arm. See Drive Alignment on page 30 for more information.

2. Spindle Alignment

The Spindle Alignment menu is used to check the mechanical alignment between the spindles and the robotic arm. See Spindle Alignment on page 31 for more information.

3. Disc Separator

Use this utility to tell the system the number of times for the robotic arm to shake the disc it picked up from the input spindle in order to reduce the disc sticking issue. See Disc Static and Sticky Media Issues on page 2 for information about disc sticking issue and Disc Separator on page 31 for information on using this menu.

4. Z form Maneuver

Use this utility to enable or disable the Z form maneuver. See Z form Maneuver on page 32 for information on using this menu.

5. Alignment Protection

Enabling Alignment Protection makes each drive tray quickly slide in and out after a disc has been loaded into it. This ensures that the disc sits properly in the disc indentation of the tray by “shaking” the disc into place. See Alignment Protection on page 32.

Manage Accounts

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Use this menu option to:

¾Create user accounts and passwords to prevent unauthorized use of the autoloader.

¾Edit existing user account information, including name and password.

¾Delete existing user account(s).

¾Enable/Disable this feature.

For additional information, refer to Introduction to Manage Accounts on page 11.

 

Shutdown

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Use this menu option to turn off your system. Once you see the “Ready to Power Off” message, you can safely turn off the machine using the power switch. Turning off your autoloader without performing this function increases the risk of damaging it.

AUTOCOPY (Hidden)

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The AUTOCOPY function simplifies the copy process by allowing you to stack blank media on a spindle(s), place the master on top of the stack on the first spindle, and press the OK button on 16.AUTOCOPY key in the main menu. It will load the content of the top disc of the 1st input spindle (master disc) into the Reserved Partition of the Hard Drive and copy it to blank disc(s) below it and any subsequent input spindles.

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