Aleratec 260179 Quick start guide

Aleratec
Brand
Aleratec
Model
260179
Category
Media duplicators
Type
Quick start guide

Aleratec 260179 is a versatile device that allows you to duplicate and label DVDs and CDs swiftly. With its three DVD/CD recorders, you can simultaneously create up to three copies and burn LightScribe labels on them, making it ideal for high-volume copying tasks.

Aleratec 260179 is a versatile device that allows you to duplicate and label DVDs and CDs swiftly. With its three DVD/CD recorders, you can simultaneously create up to three copies and burn LightScribe labels on them, making it ideal for high-volume copying tasks.

QUICK START GUIDE
Aleratec
1:3 DVD/CD Tower Publisher HLS™
Win/Mac
Part No. 260179
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Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of an Aleratec 1:3 DVD/CD Tower
Publisher HLS Win/Mac, considered by industry experts to be one of the
finest DVD/CD Duplicators available.
The entire Aleratec team is committed to providing you with courteous
service. Our knowledgeable staff will strive to make owning and
operating your new Aleratec 1:3 DVD/CD Tower Publisher HLS Win/Mac
a pleasant experience.
This Quick Start Guide will lead you step-by step through the basic
operation procedures of your 1:3 DVD/CD Tower Publisher HLS Win/
Mac.
For more detailed information on configuring and applying your 1:3
DVD/CD Tower Publisher HLS Win/Mac, please refer to the “Help” tab in
the software included on the Installation CD.
We at Aleratec appreciate your selection of our product, and wish you
great success and enjoyment of your new 1:3 DVD/CD Tower Publisher
HLS Win/Mac.
Check out Aleratec online!
www.aleratec.com
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Included Items
1:3 DVD/CD Tower Publisher HLS Win/Mac •
Power Cord •
USB Cable •
Installation CD •
Quick Start Guide (this document) •
Aleratec Registration Card •
NOTE: Please store and track the included software, registration codes
and parts carefully. Requests for replacement software, registration
codes, and/or parts may incur a fee.
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Product Features
The 1:3 DVD/CD Tower Publisher HLS Win/Mac is a multiple disc DVD/
CD Duplicator and LightScribe Disc Labeler.
Fast recording speed for high-volume copying. •
Duplicates up to three DVDs or CDs simultaneously. •
Records up to three DVDs or CDs simultaneously. •
Burns labels on up to three LightScribe discs simultaneously. •
Key Items on the
1:3 DVD/CD Tower Publisher HLS Win/Mac
Note: Choose a Good Location
Allow adequate clearance for moving parts.1.
Do not place near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or 2.
in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical
vibration or shock.
Good care will help assure maximum product life. Improper 3.
operating environment and misuse may void the warranty.
LightScribe
DVD/CD
Recorders
(3)
Power Switch
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Software Installation
Your Aleratec 1:3 DVD/CD Tower Publisher HLS Win/Mac is equipped with a USB
2.0 port that is a bridge to all three LightScribe DVDRW drives.
For Windows Users
For Windows users, place the Aleratec Disc Publishing Software Suite CD into the
DVD/CD drive in your PC. Install the Acoustica and Roxio software.
For Mac Users
Mac users please see the Discribe Robotic Software Quick Start Guide.
Disc Publishing
Note: Detailed Roxio and Acoustica instructions are included with the
software.
Connect the USB cable (included) to the USB port on the back of your 1.
duplicator and to an empty USB port on your computer.
Power on your 1:3 DVD/CD Tower Publisher HLS Win/Mac.2.
When prompted to install drivers for the USB-Serial Port, click on the “Cancel” 3.
button.
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Getting Started
Simultaneous LightScribe Disc Labeling
Please install the Acoustica disc labeling software from the included software CD.
For
best results, Aleratec Duplicator Grade LightScribe Media is recommended. See
specic information at the back of this Quick Start Guide.
Launch the DVD/CD Label Maker from the Acoustica program group in your 1.
Start menu.
When the program rst starts, you will be presented with the “new label” wizard. 2.
Click on the “Cancel” button to close the wizard and you will see the label design
workspace.
If you have already designed a label you wish to use, select the saved project from
the “File > Open” dialog box and skip to step 6.
To design a new label, choose the appropriate mode from the drop-down box 3.
shown. “Full Mode” allows you to use the maximum area of the disc for your
label.
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Getting Started - continued
You may use one of the included backgrounds (Backgrounds tab) or you may 4.
use any other image you may have as a background (“Art Browse” tab).
Add text to the label using the “Text” tool, and basic shapes can be added with 5.
“Shape.”
When you are ready to begin labeling, click on the “LightScribe” button.6.
Click to place a check mark next to each recorder that will be used for labeling. 7.
Choose the desired print quality (the “Best” setting yields the highest contrast).
Press “Print” to continue.
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Insert discs into each of the recorders you wish to use, with the label side facing 8.
down (shiny side facing up) and then click “OK.” The LightScribe process will
begin on each selected recorder.
Acoustica will display the status of the job with a progress bar corresponding to 9.
each recorder. When the job has completed successfully, the labeled discs will
be will ejected automatically.
Note: If you have any questions about your Aleratec publishing system, please
consult our on-line Knowledge Base at: http://www.aleratec.com.
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Getting Started - continued
Simultaneous DVD/CD Duplication Instructions
The 1:3 DVD/CD Tower Publisher HLS Win/Mac can be used to make three copies
directly from an unprotected disc. These instructions assume your computer’s
internal DVD/CD drive will be used to read the source disc.
Launch Roxio Creator from the Roxio program group in your Start menu.1.
Click on the “Home” button to the left, and then choose “Applications” below.2.
From the list of applications, click on “Disc Copier” to start this component.3.
When Disc Copier opens, select from the options in the “Source” drop-down 4.
box to choose the drive you will use to read the source disc. If you have not
already inserted the disc you want to copy into the appropriate tray, do so now
and it will be recognized in a few moments.
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Click on the down arrow to the right of the “Copy Now” button, and choose 5.
“Advanced Copy.”
In the Burn Setup window that appears, click to place a check in the box next to 6.
the recorders you want to use to copy. Make sure the drive containing the source
disc is not selected.
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Getting Started - continued
(Optional) Adjust the “Write Speed” setting from the Burn Options section to a 7.
suitable speed.
Note: Lower write speeds will reduce the chance of playback difficulties when
creating audio CDs or DVDs for home playback.
Click “OK” when you are ready to begin duplication.8.
Roxio Disc Copier will display the progress of the duplication job and will notify 9.
you when the task has been completed successfully.
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Close the progress window, and then close Disc Copier to return to the Roxio 10.
Creator “Home” screen where you can choose another task.
External DVD/CD Recorder
Launch Roxio Creator and select the desired recording function.1.
Insert appropriate media into a DVD/CD Recorder.2.
Follow the on-screen steps to record data from your computer.3.
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Recommended Media
For best results we recommend Aleratec LightScribe Duplicator Grade DVD and CD
media. For complete details go to www.aleratec.com/lightscribe-media.html.
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Technical Support Addresses and
Phone Numbers
By e-mail: ► [email protected]
By Telephone: ► 1-818-678-0484
Technical Support Group can be reached 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Pacific
Time, Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. holidays.
Please try to call from a phone near your computer system.
Access is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, via: ►
The World Wide Web at: www.aleratec.com
FAX at: 1-818-678-0483
Notes:
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Notes:
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Document Number: 9299069_ENG_Rev. A Copyright © 2010
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Aleratec, Inc.
9851 Owensmouth Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311 U.S.A.
www.aleratec.com
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Aleratec 260179 Quick start guide

Aleratec
Brand
Aleratec
Model
260179
Category
Media duplicators
Type
Quick start guide

Aleratec 260179 is a versatile device that allows you to duplicate and label DVDs and CDs swiftly. With its three DVD/CD recorders, you can simultaneously create up to three copies and burn LightScribe labels on them, making it ideal for high-volume copying tasks.

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