Aleratec 13 DVD CD Tower Publisher HLS WinMac LightScribe Tower Publisher Quick Start Guide

QUICK START GUIDE
Aleratec
1:3 DVD/CD Tower Publisher HLS™
Win/Mac
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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...

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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.
 
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Duplicates up to three DVDs or CDs simultaneously.
 
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Records up to three DVDs or CDs simultaneously.
 
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Burns labels on up to three LightScribe discs simultaneously.
 
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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...

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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...

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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 
specific information at the back of this Quick Start Guide.
Launch the DVD/CD Label Maker from the Acoustica program group in your 
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Start menu.
When the program first starts, you will be presented with the “new label” wizard. 
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Click on the “Cancel” button to...

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You may use one of the included backgrounds (Backgrounds tab) or you ma\
y 
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use any other image you may have as a background (“Art Browse” ta\
b).
Add text to the label using the “Text” tool, and basic shapes can be added with 
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“Shape.”
When you are ready to begin labeling, click on the “LightScribe” b\
utton.
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Click to place a check mark next to each recorder that will be used for \
labeling. 
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Choose the desired print quality (the “Best”...

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Insert discs into each of the recorders you wish to use, with the label \
side facing 
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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 corresp\
onding to 
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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...

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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 “Applic\
ations” below.
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From the list of applications, click on...

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Click on the down arrow to the right of the “Copy Now” button, and\
 choose 
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“Advanced Copy.”
In the Burn Setup window that appears, click to place a check in the box\
 next to 
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the recorders you want to use to copy. Make sure the drive containing the source 
disc is not selected.  

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(Optional) Adjust the “Write Speed” setting from the Burn Options section to a 
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suitable speed. 
Note: Lower write speeds will reduce the chance of playback difficulties wh\
en 
creating audio CDs or DVDs for home playback.
Click “OK” when you are ready to begin duplication.
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Roxio Disc Copier will display the progress of the duplication job and w\
ill notify 
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you when the task has been completed successfully.