This guide provides comprehensive instructions for setting up and operating your Eco Auto Smart disc repair machine, ensuring you can effectively restore your CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. Whether you are dealing with minor smudges or deep scratches, understanding the correct procedures is crucial for achieving optimal repair results and maintaining your machine.
Setting Up Your Eco Auto Smart Disc Repair Machine
Proper setup is the first step to successful disc repair. Follow these instructions carefully to prepare your machine for operation.
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Prepare Water and Solution Containers: You will need two buckets or containers. One will serve as the water and Solution D mixing container, and the other will be for wastewater drainage.
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Mix Solution D and Water: In one container, mix water and Solution D to create the treatment solution.
CAUTION! *Note: The mixing ratio may need adjustment based on your water hardness. Use 20 ml of Solution D per gallon of water for optimal disc repair quality. Deviating from this ratio may compromise repair effectiveness. -
Connect the Drain Hose: Ensure the drain hose is securely connected to the machine’s exit port.
Securing the Drain Hose Connection for Eco Auto Smart Disc Repair Machine
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Position Water Supply and Drain Hoses: Place the Water Supply Tube and the Drain Hose into their respective containers. The Water Supply Tube should be in the solution mixture, and the Drain Hose in the empty waste container.
Positioning Water and Drain Hoses for Eco Auto Smart Operation
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Prepare the Pad Holder Fixed Plate: Clean the Pad holder fixed plate with a soft cloth dampened with water or window cleaner. Crucially, shake the Compound bottle thoroughly to mix before use. This ensures consistent compound application during the repair process.
Preparing the Pad Holder and Compound for Eco Auto Smart Disc Repair
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Install Compound Bottle and Supply Tube: Place the Compound bottle in its holder at the backside of the machine. Ensure the Compound Supply Tube reaches the bottom of the bottle to effectively draw compound during operation.
Proper Installation of Compound Bottle for Eco Auto Smart Machine
Powering Your Eco Auto Smart Disc Repair Machine On and Off
Once the machine is set up, follow these steps to power it on and off safely.
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Connect the Power Cord: Firmly insert the Power Cord into the AC inlet located at the back of the machine.
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Plug into Grounded Outlet: Plug the other end of the Power Cord into a grounded three-prong wall outlet.
CAUTION! The electrical receptacle MUST be grounded for safe operation. 3. Close the Front Door: Ensure the front door of the machine is completely closed before powering on. 4. Turn on Main Power Switch: Locate the Main Power Switch on the back of the machine and turn it to the ON position. 5. Initialization Process: The machine will automatically begin initialization. The LED display will show “ST=88” and “TIME=88” during this process. -
Initialization Completion: The Front Door will open automatically once initialization is complete. The LED display will then show “ST=0” and “TIME=0”.
Eco Auto Smart Initialization Complete and Door Open
Important Note: The Front Door must be closed for the initialization process to commence. If the LEDs display a [Front Door Open] message (ST=”AL”, TIME =”11”), close the door securely and press the Stop (red) Button on the operation panel to restart the initialization.
Front Door Open Alert on Eco Auto Smart Display
Operating the Water and Compound Pumps
Priming the Water and Compound Pumps is essential to ensure proper fluid delivery during disc repair. This step is crucial for both initial setup and regular maintenance, especially if the machine has not been used recently.
Note: If the machine is not used regularly, run the Compound Pump weekly to prevent compound from clogging the lines.
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Power On the Machine: Turn ON the Main Power Switch.
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Prepare for Nozzle Priming: Place a cloth or paper towel beneath the nozzles to catch any water and compound during the priming process, preventing spillage onto the Platen Table.
Preparing Nozzles for Pump Priming on Eco Auto Smart
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Enter Pump Operation Mode: Press and hold the “MODE5” Button and the Stop (red) Button simultaneously to enter “Pump Operation Mode”. The LED display will show “ST=P-” and “TIME=—“.
Entering Pump Operation Mode on Eco Auto Smart Display
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Operating Individual Pumps:
a. Water Pump Operation: In “Pump Operation Mode”, press the “MODE1” button once to turn the Water Pump ON. Press it again to turn the pump OFF.
Water Pump Operation Button on Eco Auto Smart
b. Compound Pump Operation: Press the “MODE2” button once to activate the Compound Pump. Press again to deactivate it.
Compound Pump Operation Button on Eco Auto Smart
c. Exiting Pump Operation Mode: After priming both pumps and ensuring they are off, press the Stop (red) Button to exit “Pump Operation Mode”.
CAUTION! Properly primed Compound and Water Lines are critical to prevent damage to discs and pads. Run Water and Compound Pumps daily to verify fluid output from each nozzle.
Switching Between CD/DVD and Blu-ray Repair Modes
The Eco Auto Smart machine is versatile, capable of repairing both standard CDs/DVDs and high-definition Blu-ray discs. Switching between modes is straightforward:
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Enter Blu-ray Mode: With the machine powered on and the door open, press and hold the Stop (Red) button until the “cd” indicator on the ST screen changes to “bd”. This indicates Blu-ray repair mode is activated.
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Change Pads and Holders: Replace the yellow pad and pad holder with the purple pad and pad holder on the Turret. The purple pads are specifically designed for the finer surface of Blu-ray discs. In Blu-ray mode, the machine will perform Level 1 to Level 4 repairs.
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Switch Back to CD/DVD Mode: When switching back to CD/DVD repair mode, remember to revert to the yellow pad and holder to ensure optimal repair for standard discs.
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Installing Pads and Holders:
Note: Ensure pads are centered within the Pad Holder, avoiding any overlap onto the raised lip of the holder.
Proper Pad Installation on Pad Holder for Eco Auto Smart
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Setting Pad Holders on Turret: Place the Pad Holders onto the Turret in their designated positions.
Pad Holder Placement on Eco Auto Smart Turret
CAUTION! Correctly position each Pad Holder on the Turret by color. Incorrect placement can lead to poor disc finish or machine errors.
No Pad Holder Alert: If a Pad Holder is missing, the machine will detect it, and the LEDs will display a [No Pad Holder] message (ST=”AL”, TIME=”12”). Operation will pause, and the Front Door will open.
No Pad Holder Alert on Eco Auto Smart Display
To resume operation after a [No Pad Holder] alert, correctly set all Pad Holders, close the Front Door, and press any of the “MODE” buttons to restart the process. Pressing the Stop (red) Button will terminate automatic operation and machine initialization.
Setting a Disc for Repair
Proper disc placement is essential to prevent damage and ensure effective repair.
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Place Disc on Platen Table: Carefully place the disc on the Platen Table.
CAUTION! Ensure the side of the disc to be repaired is facing upwards. Correct Disc Placement on Eco Auto Smart Platen Table
CAUTION! Incorrectly placing a disc (label side up) can damage both the disc and the pads. -
Close the Front Door: Gently and slowly close the Front Door.
Operations for Repairing Discs
Understanding the repair modes and operation is key to effectively using your Eco Auto Smart machine.
5.5.1 Explanation of Repair Modes:
| “MODE” button | Repair mode | Description |
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| 5 | DEEP | Designed for discs with deep scratches requiring more aggressive repair. |
| 4 | MEDIUM | For discs with moderate scratches, providing a balanced repair process. |
| 3 | LIGHT | Suitable for discs with light scratches, offering a gentle repair. |
| 2 | VERY LIGHT | For discs with very minor scratches or surface imperfections. |
| 1 | CLEAN/POLISH | Used for cleaning dirty discs or removing smudges, a light polishing action. |
The machine utilizes a sequence of pads in each repair mode, starting from the highest numbered pad down to #1, which is always the final step. For instance, in “LIGHT” mode, pads #3, #2, and #1 are used sequentially. In “MEDIUM” mode, pad #4 is used, and in “DEEP” mode, pad #4 is used twice for enhanced scratch removal.
Repair Mode Table for Eco Auto Smart Disc Repair Machine
5.5.2 Starting a Repair: After correctly placing the disc on the Platen table and closing the front door, select the desired “MODE” button corresponding to the scratch severity. The machine will automatically start the repair process.
5.5.3 Understanding LED Displays During Repair: While repairing, the LEDs will display the selected repair mode number, the ST (repair process) number, and the remaining time for each ST.
LED Display During Repair Process on Eco Auto Smart
5.5.4 Pausing a Repair: Pressing any button on the operation panel will pause the repair process. The front door will open once all motors have stopped. To restart, close the Front Door and press any “MODE” button. To completely terminate the process, press the Stop (red) Button.
5.5.5 Process Completion: Upon completion of the repair, the Front Door will open automatically. Remove the disc by its edges to avoid fingerprints once the door is fully open.
5.5.6 Consumable Replacement (AL) Alerts: The LEDs will display a [Replacement] alert when consumable materials like pads or compound are nearing their limit and require replacement. This alert appears after initialization, before starting a repair, or after a repair cycle.
| ST LED | TIME LED | Contents | Note |
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| AL | 01 | Replace Pad #1 | |
| 02 | Replace Pad #2 | ||
| 03 | Replace Pad #3 | ||
| 04 | Replace Pad #4 | ||
| 05 | Replenish Compound | ||
| 06 | Replace/Replenish Water | ||
| 07 | Replace 1st filter | These messages are displayed only when the Water Recycle system (OPTION) is added. | |
| 08 | Replace Reactive outer pipe |
When a [Replacement] alert (ST=”AL”, TIME=”01”-“08”) appears, automatic operation is disabled. Press the Stop (red) Button to temporarily dismiss the alert, replace the indicated consumables, and then reset the counter before initiating another repair.
5.5.7 Clearing Consumable Replacement Alerts: To clear an alert message, with the machine on and the door open, press and release the “MODE” button that corresponds to the alert message number. Then, press and hold down the same “MODE” button until the counter resets to zero.
For alerts numbered higher than AL 05 (e.g., AL 06, AL 07, AL 08), press and release the “MODE 5” button to scroll up to the counter that needs resetting, then press and hold the “MODE 5” button until that counter resets.
This comprehensive guide ensures you can confidently set up and operate your Eco Auto Smart disc repair machine, maximizing its capabilities for CD, DVD, and Blu-ray disc restoration. By following these instructions, you can maintain your machine and achieve the best possible results in disc repair.
