Aleratec 260173 User guide

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USER GUIDE

Aleratec

1:7 DVD/CD Tower Publisher SLS™

Part No. 260173

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Copyright/Model Identication

The content of this manual is for informational purposes only and is subject to

change without notice.

and the software described within may not be copied, except in the normal use of the

product(s) described within or to make a backup copy.

Aleratec, Inc.

9851 Owensmouth Avenue

Chatsworth, CA 91311 U.S.A.

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Aleratec® is a registered trademark and 1:7 DVD/CD Tower Publisher SLS™ is a

trademark of Aleratec, Inc.

Please record the following information to help expedite any warranty claim:

Model No. _________________________ Serial No.________________________

Date Purchased _______________________________________________________

Place of Purchase _____________________________________________________

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Radio/TV Interference Statement

The equipment described in this guide emits radio frequency energy. If it is

not installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it may cause

interference with radio or television reception.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not

installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, this equipment may

cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be veried

by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an electrical outlet on a circuit that is different from

the circuit to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment has been certied to comply with the limits for a Class B computing

device, pursuant to FCC Rules. In order to maintain compliance with FCC

regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-

approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio

and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and/or modications made to

this equipment, without the approval of manufacturer, could void the user’s authority

to operate this equipment.

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CAUTION

As the laser beam in these 1:7 DVD/CD Tower

Publisher SLS is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to

disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to authorized

personnel only.

The use of optical instruments with this product will

increase eye hazard.

This DVD/CD Duplicator is classied as a CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT.

The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on

top of the internal drive enclosure.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

LASER KLASSE 1

PRODUKT

Safety Regulations

WARNING

To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit

to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.

Refer servicing to authorized personnel only.

Make sure that the manually switchable power

supply is set to the proper voltage for your region.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ...................................................................................................1

Product Features ...................................................................................................1

Key Items – 1:7 DVD/CD Tower Publisher SLS ................................................2

1:7 DVD/CD Tower Publisher SLS: LCD Front Panel .......................................3

1:7 DVD/CD Tower Publisher SLS: Removable Hard Disk Drive .....................4

Precautions ...................................................................................................5

Before you start: ...................................................................................................5

Overview........................................................................................................7

Unpacking the Unit ..............................................................................................7

Connect the Cables and Apply Power ..................................................................7

LightScribe Software Installation ........................................................................8

Using the LightScribe Labeling Software ..........................................................11

Other Label Printing Related Options ................................................................15

Control Functions...............................................................................................16

Stand-Alone Tower Publisher LS: Tutorials ............................................17

Making Disc-to-Disc Copies ..............................................................................17

Make Hard Drive (HDD)-to-Disc Copies .........................................................23

How to Make Copies from the Hard Drive ........................................................24

Select Burn Speed ..............................................................................................32

Select the Source Drive ......................................................................................34

Load Master Disc onto the Hard Drive ..............................................................36

Rename Existing Hard Drive Partition Name ....................................................40

Delete Existing Hard Drive Partition Permanently ............................................42

Change the SETUP Settings ..............................................................................44

Audio CD Editing ..............................................................................................45

Introduction to Manage Accounts .....................................................................53

Manage Accounts: Overview .............................................................................54

Introduction to Duplication Mode .....................................................................57

Using AUTOCOPY ............................................................................................60

Menu Overview ...........................................................................................62

Menu Overview .................................................................................................62

Troubleshooting .........................................................................................69

Recommended Media ................................................................................73

Technical Support ......................................................................................74

Service and Support...................................................................................75

Technical Support FAX Back Form .......................................................... 78

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the 1:7 DVD/CD Tower Publisher SLS. Please read this

User Guide thoroughly before using this product.

Product Features

The Aleratec 1:7 DVD/CD Tower Publisher SLS is a stand alone LightScribe disc

publishing system with the capability of simultaneously producing up to 7 DVD/CD

copies or clearly labeled discs, and no computer is required.

• Removable Hard Disk Drive to store disc images and label les.

• Aleratec only USB fast key directly connects Hard Drive to a PC.

• DVD-ROM drive for fast on the y copies.

• Laser burns disc labels.

• Powerful Aleratec Disc Publishing Suite, DVD/CD Disc Creation and

LightScribe Labeling Software included.

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Introduction

Key Items – 1:7 DVD/CD Tower Publisher SLS

Control Panel

Removable

Hard Disc Drive

(see page 4)

DVD ROM

Drive

DVD RW

LightScribe

Drives

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Introduction

1:7 DVD/CD Tower Publisher SLS: LCD Front Panel

(View may vary from picture)

1. Display shows all functions and messages

2. ESC button is used to cancel a selected function

3. ENT button is used to execute a selected function

4. COPY button will start the “Autocopy” menu function. (See page 59 for more

information)

5. USB button will take you directly to the USB On/Off mode option. (See page

65 for more information)

6. PRINT button will take you directly to the print functions

7. SOURCE button will allow you to change the source drive that the duplicator

uses for loading Master Discs. The default for this option is DVD-ROM drive.

(See page 33 for more information)

8. UP arrow is used to scroll up through functions or menus

9. DOWN arrow is used to scroll down through functions or menus

ESC

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Initialize Duplicator

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COPY USB SOURCEPRINT

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Introduction

1:7 DVD/CD Tower Publisher SLS: Removable Hard Disk Drive

Your Tower Publisher SLS is equipped with a removable hard disk drive (HDD) for

storing images of frequently copied discs. Storing an image of a disc you want to copy

on an HDD improves duplication speed, and adds the convenience of not having to

look around for the actual source disc you want to copy.

Your removable HDD provides extra security, in that you can remove the drive

containing the disc images and put it in a safe place where no un-authorized users can

copy or view the data.

The removable HDD includes a keyed lock to protect the data on the drive from being

misused or stolen. The HDD is used in the copy process as described in the following

pages of this user guide.

Note: You can use the duplicator to copy directly from DVDs or CDs with

or without the HDD. Just place your source disc in the DVD-ROM or any of

the DVDRW writers.

To remove the HDD:

1. Unlock the HDD by inserting the key and turning it left (counterclockwise) 1/4

turn. The drive is now in the unlocked position.

2. Lift the HDD carriage lever upward and pull out. The HDD carriage will come

out of the tower and a protective drive bay door will close.

To replace the HDD:

1. Align the HDD carriage with the door opening and push the drive carriage

through the protective drive bay door until you feel the drive seat in its connector.

2. Push the HDD carriage lever down, then insert your key and turn it 1/4 turn to

the right (clockwise). The HDD is now in its locked position. You can remove

the key.

Note: The HDD will not work unless it is secured in position with the

carriage lever and locked with the key. Do not unlock the HDD during

operation, as you will destroy any copies you are making.

Removable Hard Disk

Drive

Key in Lock

Carriage Lever

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Precautions

Before you start:

Before you start using your 1:7 DVD/CD Tower Publisher SLS, please read the

following to ensure proper operation.

Good care will help assure maximum product

life. Improper operating environment and misuse may void the warranty.

Choose a Good Location:

1. Allow adequate clearance for moving parts.

2. Do not place near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place

subject to direct sunlight, mechanical vibration or shock.

3. If the duplicator was stored in a location where the temperature dropped below

32°F (0°C) within the past 24 hours, please leave the duplicator in a warm

room with temperatures at least 65°F (19°C) for 4 hours prior to powering it on

for the rst time. Failure to do so may cause irreparable harm and prevent the

duplicator from functioning.

Power

This product has a manually switchable power supply. Make sure that the power

supply is set to the proper voltage for your region.

Input Voltage Selection:

There is a voltage selection switch on the back of the unit, located directly above

where the power cord is connected to. This switch can be set for input power of

115 VAC (the default setting) or 230 VAC. Be sure it is set correctly for the input

voltage you will be using.

Operation:

Do not move the duplicator during operation. This may cause it to malfunction

during writing operation.

Avoid exposing the duplicator to sudden changes in temperature as condensation

may form on the lens inside the duplicator. Should the surrounding temperature

suddenly rise while the duplicator is on, wait at least one hour before turning

off the power. Operating the duplicator immediately after a sudden increase in

temperature may result in a malfunction during playback or writing operation.

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Precautions

Before you start - continued

Duplicator Limitations:

The duplicator will not copy any DVD or CD disc that have Copy Protection en-

coded inside. Typically, the movies you purchase or rent from the store will contain

copy protection. In addition to the copy protection limitation, the duplicator cannot

copy across formats. This means that you cannot copy a DVD master onto a record-

able CD. In addition, you cannot copy the same formats if the discs have different

maximum capacity limitations. This means that you cannot copy a single layer DVD

disc onto a double/dual layer DVD disc or vice versa. The recordable blanks must be

the same format and maximum capacity as the Master Disc you intend to duplicate.

External Connection Warning:

In order to operate the duplicator solely as a standalone unit (no connection to the

computer), you have to make sure all of the USB connection(s) are off. If by any

chance, the USB connection(s) are on, please refer to “Setup Guide: Setup USB 2.0

device(s)”

Maintenance:

It is very important to operate and keep the duplicator in a dust free, clean

environment since dust is the number 1 killer for DVD/CD recording devices.

Failure to do so may severely damage your duplicator.

Warning: Do not try to use the Air Duster to clean the duplicator

while the Reader/Writer Trays are open. In doing so, you may

inadvertently blow dust into the recording device and damage the

recording device.

Warning: The Stand-Alone Tower Publisher LS must never be

cleaned with a lens cleaning kit!

Proper Shutdown:

To avoid possible system failures, you need to shutdown the duplicator properly. To

shutdown the duplicator, you need to press the down arrow ( ) to “18. Shutdown”

and follow instructions on the screen to shutdown the duplicator properly. Turning

off your duplicator without performing this function will increase the risk of

damaging your duplicator.

Transportation

Please keep the original packing materials for future moving or shipping of the 1:7

DVD/CD Tower Publisher SLS. Shipping the 1:7 DVD/CD Tower Publisher SLS

without proper packaging will void the warranty.

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Unpacking the Unit

Your system was shipped in one box and contains the 1:7 DVD/CD Tower Publisher

SLS and cables.

Carefully open the box and remove the top protective foam padding. Remove the

following:

• 1:7 DVD/CD Tower Publisher SLS

• 1 Power Cord

• 1 USB 2.0 Cable

• 1 Quick Start Guide

• 1 Nero Software CD

• 2 Hard Drive Tray Keys

• 1 Installation CD

Note: It is important to keep the original shipping container and

packaging. In the event you misplace your packaging and need to ship

the 1:7 DVD/CD Tower Publisher SLS, you should first contact technical

support to purchase a new shipping container. Shipping the 1:7 DVD/CD

Tower Publisher SLS without proper packaging will void your warranty.

Connect the Cables and Apply Power

Plug the power cord into the power supply of the 1:7 DVD/CD Tower Publisher

SLS, also located on the rear side (make sure the red switch is set at 115 VAC). Plug

into a standard 115 VAC outlet.

Plug the USB 2.0 Cable into the USB connector located on the center rear of the 1:7

DVD/CD Tower Publisher SLS. Connect the other end of the USB cable into an

available USB 2.0 port on your PC.

Note: Use only with a USB 2.0 port. This system cannot be used with

USB 1.1, as this will greatly affect system performance. If Windows

displays a message that a fast USB device is detected on a slow USB

port, then you will need to upgrade your computer by adding a USB 2.0

port.

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Overview

LightScribe Software Installation

Minimum System Requirements: PC running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista

1. Install the Aleratec File System Manager. First write down the key code

labeled “Product Key” on the front of the disc and then put the disc into your

PC. If Autorun does not begin, go to “My Computer” and explore the CD and

double-click “Setup” to begin the installer manually. Follow the prompts and

insert the key code that you wrote down where “Serial Number” is displayed

and restart your PC when the installer has nished. This manager allows

Windows to recognize the hard drive on the 1:7 duplicator.

Note: Your 1:7 DVD/CD Tower Publisher SLS should already have

the Hard Disc Drive (HDD) properly formatted. If it is not, while the

duplicator is not in USB mode, go to the Hard Drive Setup menu

option 11 and press ENT, and in the sub-menu choose 7. Format

Hard Drive and press ENT. Do not use Windows to format the hard

drive. This will result in the 1:7 DVD/CD Tower Publisher SLS being

unable to recognize the HDD.

2. Install the LightScribe Software. Follow the prompts and complete the

installation procedure. There will be two programs that will be installed.

a. LightScribe System Software

b. LightScribe Template Labeler

In order to correctly burn LightScribe labels using your Aleratec Tower

Publisher SLS you rst must correctly congure the LightScribe Template

Labeler Software.

During the LightScribe Template Labeler Setup you will be presented with

a list of Supported LightScribe Drives and a list of Your Selected Drives.

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Click Install to complete the installation.

3. Connect the 1:7 to your PC with the USB cable.

4. Make sure the 1:7 is in USB mode. Press the “USB” fastkey on the control

panel on the front of the 1:7. If the screensaver is on you may have to press the

button twice.

5. You will see the LCD screen display the “External Connection” menu. Below

this title you will see an “On” or “Off” listed. This is the current status of the

USB connection. To change the current status, use either the Up or Down arrow

keys to select the mode you want. Then, press the ENT key to conrm the

selection. The LCD screen will automatically go back to the main menu. Make

sure that the USB mode is enabled.

Note: While in USB mode, the duplicator cannot access the hard

drive only the PC can. Also, if you restart the duplicator it will remain

in whatever state it was prior to turning off the unit.

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6. After the 1:7 Tower Publisher SLS has rebooted, go to “My Computer”

in Windows and look to see if the HDD is there. It will be labeled as

“Duplicator”.

7. If you open the drive location you will see three or four folders.

a. The “dup” folder is where “.iso” les can be put in for disc burning.

b. The “label” folder is where “.lsi” les created by the LightScribe Template

Labeler program will be placed.

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Using the LightScribe Labeling Software

The following procedure demonstrates using the LightScribe Template Labeler to

generate the label les (.lsi) used by the Stand-Alone Tower Publisher SLS.

1. Launch the LightScribe Template Labeler.

▪ Click the shortcut on your desktop, or go to: Start → All Programs→

LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling → LightScribe Template Labeler.

Note: Ignore the “LightScribe Disc Insertion” shown below by

pressing the OK button.

2. Select a Template. You must choose a template before moving to the next step.

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Overview

3. Insert Text and/or Pictures into the template. Depending on the template

chosen, you may have options to modify text box(es) or picture(s).

▪ To insert pictures, click on the dedicated area to select the picture you’d like

to use.

▪ To insert text, click on the text eld, and type the text you’d like use.

Note: Depending on the template chosen, you may enter

multiple lines of text.

4. When you are satised with your disc design, click “Preview and Print”.

▪ Select the “Best” contrast mode for the darkest print.

▪ Select the label surface color you wish to label onto.

Note: The “LightScribe Duplicator Label Writer” must be selected

in the drive menu.

▪ When you are satised with the preview, click “Print”.

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Using the LightScribe Labeling Software - continued

A menu will appear prompting you to save your le. Navigate to the “label”

folder located on the “Duplicator” drive. You may copy multiple les into this

folder.

Note: The 1:7 Tower Publisher SLS will only recognize label files

located in the main LABEL folder. Any file that is placed outside of

the main LABEL folder or in a subfolder will not be recognized as a

label.

Create a name for the le and click the “Save” button.

5. The image writing process will begin.

When the image process has completed the le should now be located on the

“Duplicator” drive in the label folder.

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6. Press the “USB” button on the duplicator and set the USB mode to “Off”.

Reboot the duplicator by turning it off and then on again. After the device has

completed the start up process, press the “Print” fast key (also menu option 2)

on the main menu of the duplicator and push the ENT key.

7. The “Please Select Label” menu will appear. The newly created label le will

appear below this prompt within the “label” folder. If there are multiple les,

use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to make your selection. Press the ENT key.

8. Next, the “Counter Selection” menu will prompt you to choose the number

of copies you want to make.

You can select “No Counter” if you prefer to copy

continuously,

or you can select “Specify Counter” to specify the number of

copies (1 to 9999).

Note: See page 27 of this User Guide for instructions on using “No

Counter”, and “Specify Counter”.

When you are satised with the number press the ENT key one more time.

This will eject all of the drives.

9. Load the drives with LightScribe discs, label side facing down. Close the drive

trays by pressing the drive tray button or lightly pushing the tray to close itself.

The printing process will begin automatically after all of the drives have been

retracted and the discs have been recognized.

Note: If you would like to manually start printing without waiting for

all of the discs to be recognized, or if you selected “No Counter”,

wait until the device recognizes at least one disc. The display will

prompt you to “Go”. Press the ENT button and the printing process

will begin.

10. When the disc printing is complete the drives will automatically eject. If you

are printing additional discs, reload the trays and close them manually to

continue.

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