Aleratec 14 Bluray DVD CD Tower Duplicator SA User Guide

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Precautions
Before you start:
Before you start using your 1:4 Blu-ray/DVD/CD Tower Duplicator SA, 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 first 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 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 BD, DVD or CD discs that have Copy Protec-
tion encoded 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 
recordable CD. In addition, you cannot copy the same formats if the discs have dif-
ferent 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. In addition, the duplicator does not support DVD-R to DVD+R duplication. 
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.  
 
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 BD/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: TheTower Duplicator SA 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 1:4 
Blu-ray/DVD/CD Tower Duplicator SA. Shipping the 1:4 Blu-ray/DVD/CD Tower 
Duplicator SA without proper packaging will void the warranty.    
						

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Overview
Unpacking the Unit
Your system was shipped in one box and contains the 1:4 Blu-ray/DVD/CD Tower 
Duplicator SA and cables.
Carefully open the box and remove the top protective foam padding.  Remove the 
contents with care to avoid damage.
Note: It is important to keep the original shipping container and 
packaging.  In the event you misplace your packaging and need to ship 
the 1:4 Blu-ray/DVD/CD Tower Duplicator SA, you should first contact 
technical support to purchase a new shipping container.  Shipping the 1:4 
Blu-ray/DVD/CD Tower Duplicator SA without proper packaging will void 
your warranty. 
Connect the Cables and Apply Power
Plug power cord into the power supply of the 1:4 Blu-ray/DVD/CD Tower 
Duplicator SA, also located on the rear side (make sure the red switch is set to match 
your local voltage. Plug into power outlet.
If you’d like to access the unit’s internal HDD, plug the USB 3.0 Cable into the USB 
connector located on the center rear of the 1:4 Blu-ray/DVD/CD Tower Duplicator 
SA.  Connect the other end of the USB cable into an available USB 3.0 or 2.0 port 
on your PC.
Note: Use only with a USB 3.0 or 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 3.0 
or 2.0 port.   
						

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Overview
Control Functions
For detailed descriptions of each control function and feature see the Menu Overview 
section beginning on page 53 of this User Guide. 
Control Functions
1. Copy2. Test3. Compare4. Test + Copy5. Copy + Compare6. Select Burn Speed7. Select Source8. Erase9. Hard Drive Setup1. Select Partition2. Load Partition3. Rename Partition4. Delete Partition5. Partition Info6. Select Loading Drive7. Format Hard Drive8. Display Order10. Mix Audio Tracks11. Setup1. Language2. Auto Start3. Read Error Skip4. CD Writing Mode5. Max Audio 6. Buzzer7. Start Up Menu8. Screen Saver9. Duplication Mode10. Counter11. DVD+R High Compatibility12. IRSC 13. Disable Drivers14. USB Connection15. Overburn
12. Utilities1. Disc Info2. Prescan 3. System Info4. Device Info5. Load Default6. Update Firmware7. Save13. Manage Accounts14. Autocopy15. Shutdown  
						

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Overview
Windows Installation Procedures
Minimum System Requirements: PC running Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 or 8.
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 finished.  This manager allows 
Windows to recognize the hard drive on the 1:4 duplicator.
Note: Your 1:4 Blu-ray/DVD/CD Tower Duplicator SA 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 1:4 Blu-ray/DVD/CD Tower Duplicator 
SA being unable to recognize the HDD.
2. Connect the 1:4 to your PC with the USB cable.
3. Make sure the 1:4 is in USB mode.  Press the “USB” fastkey on the control 
panel on the front of the 1:4.  If the screensaver is on you may have to press the 
button twice.
4. 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 confirm 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 
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Overview
5. After the 1:4 Blu-ray/DVD/CD Tower Duplicator SA has rebooted, go to “My 
Computer” in Windows and look to see if the HDD is there.  It will be labeled 
as “Duplicator”.
6. If you open the drive location you will see three or four folders.
a. The “dup” folder is where  “.iso” files can be put in for disc burning.
b. The “label” folder is where “.lsi” files created by the LightScribe  Template 
Labeler program will be placed.  
						

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This process copies a Master Disc to several blank discs simultaneously. Due to 
the nature of simultaneous disc duplication, a good quality Master Disc and lower 
recording speeds maybe necessary to ensure high success and quality duplications 
rates.
1. Turn on the duplicator. After the duplicator has booted up, you will see the 
following display:
2. Make sure the Source Drive is set to the BD/DVD/CD source drive.
It is very important to make sure that your current Source Drive is the BD/DVD/
CD source drive in order to avoid unnecessary error messages. To check the 
Source Drive, do the following:
a. Use UP or DOWN arrow buttons to navigate to the following screen, or 
press the “SOURCE” Fast Key:
b. Press ENT to enter Select Source menu and you will see the following:
Make sure it is located at “Drive 1 Port 0.0”. If not, press the UP or 
DOWN navigation button to search for it. There will be drive model
information where XXXXXX is shown above.
c. Press ENT to submit your selection.
3. Go back to the “COPY” menu.
a. Use UP or DOWN arrow button to navigate to the following screen:
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Aleratec 1.001. COPY
Aleratec 1.009. Select Source
Aleratec 1.001. COPY
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4. Start the Copy Process.
a. Insert your Master Disc and blank discs into their corresponding tray(s) and 
press the ENT button. You will see the following display:
b. “Duplication Mode” offers three choices:
 ▪Load and Copy
 ▪On the Fly
 ▪Prompt
Press UP or DOWN arrow button to display your desired mode. Press the 
ENT button to confirm.
c. “No Counter” can be used when you prefer to copy continuously with no 
interruption. (It will still count the number of copies, but it will not notify 
you when to stop.) To select the “No Counter”, press ENT when you see 
the above screen. Then skip to step “d” on page 19 of this User Guide.
“Specify Counter” lets you to select the number of copies you want to 
make. The duplicator will count the number of copies you’ve made and 
prompt you when the desired number of copies has been completed. 
Press ENT button to select. Enter between 1 to 9999 copies. 
Enter a 4-digit number to specify the number of copies you want to make. 
To specify a number less than 4 digits, fill the leading spaces with “0”s 
(any leading “0” will be skipped). For example, “0234” will give you two 
hundred and thirty four copies, and “0010” will give you ten copies. 
Duplication Mode:Load and Copy
Counter:No Counter
Counter:Specify Counter
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Example:
To enter a value of 21 copies, do the following
Make sure the cursor is located at the first position:
i. Press DOWN button consecutively until “0” is displayed.
ii. Press ENT button once to move the cursor to the next position.
iii. Press DOWN button consecutively until “0” is displayed.
iv. Press ENT button once to move the cursor to the next position.
v. Press DOWN button consecutively until “2” is displayed.
vi. Press ENT button once to move the cursor to the next position.
vii. Press DOWN button consecutively until “1” is displayed.
viii. Now, “0021” is displayed, press ENT once and the cursor moved to OK.
ix. Then, press ENT once to submit your counter value.
Now you will see the following screen:
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Making Disc-to-Disc Copies - continued 
Specify Counter:[X   ]  OK?
Preparing...Waiting for Master
Preparing...Waiting for Blanks              
						

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Note: If either one of the PREVIOUS 2 screens are displayed for 
more than 2 minutes, please check your Master Disc or blank 
discs for quality.
d. Allow 5-10 seconds for the duplicator to detect both your Master Disc and 
blank discs. After your Master Disc and blank discs have been recognized, 
you will see the following display:
Note: “X” indicates the number of discs recognized by the Writer 
Tray. For this example, number of discs could be up to 7.
Note: By default, the “Auto Start” setting is set to “Auto”. For 
example, if your duplicator has detected 3 blank discs and 
didn’t detect any additional blank discs within 30 seconds, the 
duplication will start automatically.
When the number of blank discs inserted matches the number of discs 
detected press ENT	to confirm. You will see the following display:
Note: Give the duplicator 10-15 seconds to recognize all the 
blank discs. If the number of blank discs you inserted doesn’t 
match the number of discs detected...
Preparing...X Disc Detected, Go?
Processing...  Please Wait