Aleratec 14 DVD CD Tower Publisher HLS LightScribe Publishing System WinMac Quick Start Guide

QUICK START GUIDE
Aleratec
1:4 DVD/CD Tower Publisher HLS™ 
Win/Mac
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Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of an Aleratec 1:4 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 1:4 DVD/CD Tower 
Publisher HLS Win/Mac a pleasant experience.
For more detailed information on configuring the 1:4 DVD/CD Tower 
Publisher HLS...

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Product Features
The 1:4 DVD/CD 1:4 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 four DVDs or CDs simultaneously.
 •Records up to four DVDs or CDs simultaneously.
 •Burns labels on up to four LightScribe discs simultaneously.
Key Items on the  
1:4 DVD/CD Tower Publish HLS Win/Mac
Note: Choose a Good Location
1. Allow adequate clearance for moving parts.
2. Do not...

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Software Installation
Your Aleratec 1:4 DVD/CD Tower Publisher HLS Win/Mac is equipped with a USB 
2.0 port that is a bridge to all four LightScribe DVDRW drives.
For Windows Users
For Windows users, use the Aleratec Disc Publishing Software Suite CD to install 
the Acoustica and Roxio software.
For Mac Users
Mac users please see the Discribe Robotic Software Quick Start Guide. 
Disc Publishing
1. Connect the USB cable (included) to the USB port on the back of your 
duplicator and to an...

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2. When the program first starts, you will be presented with the “new label” wizard. 
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.
3. To design a new label, choose the appropriate mode from the drop-down box 
shown. “Full Mode” allows you to use the maximum area of the disc for your 
label.
4. You may use...

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5. Add text to the label using the “Text” tool, and basic shapes can be added with 
“Shape.”
6. When you are ready to begin labeling, click on the “LightScribe” button.
7. Click to place a check mark next to each recorder that will be used for labeling. 
Choose the desired print quality (the “Best” setting yields the highest contrast). 
Press “Print” to continue.  

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8. Insert discs into each of the recorders you wish to use, with the label side facing 
down (shiny side facing up) and then click “OK.” The LightScribe process will 
begin on each selected recorder.
9. Acoustica will display the status of the job with a progress bar corresponding to 
each recorder. When the job has completed successfully, the labeled discs will 
be will ejected automatically.
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Simultaneous DVD/CD Duplication Instructions
The 1:4 DVD/CD Tower Publisher HLS Win/Mac can be used to make four copies 
directly from an unprotected disc. These instructions assume your computer’s 
internal DVD/CD drive will be used to read the source disc.
1. Launch Roxio Creator from the Roxio program group in your Start menu.
2. Click on the “Home” button to the left, and then choose “Applications” below.
3. From the list of applications, click on “Disc...

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

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