MF Digital CD-5916 (Rev: 03/05/01) - Manual (Page 25)

CD-5916
Operator’s Guide
Document Revision: 060102
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Creating A Hard Disk Image
The CD-5916 comes equipped with an internal hard disk drive, which can
be used to store copies of master discs for later recording or comparing.
Each master is saved as a single image file. Up to six images can be stored
on the hard disk at one time. If blank discs are loaded into any of the
recorders while a hard disk image is being created, copies of the master disc
will also be made at the same time. However, if no blank discs are loaded,
the CD-5916 will simply create the image on the hard disk.
A hard disk image is useful in a number of situations. It is:
1) an efficient way of making many copies of the same master disc. For
example, create a hard disk image while copying the first set of fifteen
discs. Eject the master disc and the first fifteen copies. You will then
load sixteen blank discs and continue copying (sixteen copies are made
from the hard disk image at one time, instead of fifteen, as would be the
case using the CD-to-CD method).
2) a convenient way of copying standard master discs. For example, create
hard disk images for five or six master discs which are needed on a
regular basis, and access them to make copies as required.
3) a more reliable way of copying a poorer quality master disc. For
example, first create a hard disk image of a master disc which is not good
enough for CD-to-CD copying. The hard disk image will then serve as a
more reliable master.
Creating A Single Hard Disk Image
Although the CD-5916’s internal hard disk can store up to six images of
master discs, it is sometimes prudent not to use this Multiple Image feature,
and only allow one image to be created and stored. Using a single image
simplifies the copying process. This reduces the chance that an operator
might make copies of the wrong discs by selecting the incorrect hard disk
image.
To create a single hard disk image, the steps are as follows:
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From the main operating screen depicted below:
1 6 X C O P Y O R C O M P A R E