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
Part No. 260170  
						

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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 Win/Mac and applying it’s various capabilities, please 
refer to the User Guide on the CD included.
This Quick Start Guide will lead you step-by step through the basic 
operation procedures of your 1:4 DVD/CD Tower Publisher HLS 
Win/Mac.
We at Aleratec appreciate your selection of our product, and wish 
you great success and enjoyment of your new 1:4 DVD/CD Tower 
Publisher HLS Win/Mac.
Included Items
 •1:4 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 1:4 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 place near heat sources such as radiators or air 
ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, 
mechanical vibration or shock.
3. Good care will help assure maximum product life. Improper 
operating environment and misuse may void the warranty. 
LightScribeDVD/CDRecorders(4)
Power Switch
USBConnectorVoltage Selector Switch
Warning: This product has a manually switchable power supply. Make sure that the power supply is set to the proper voltage for your region.         
						

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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 empty USB port on your computer.
2. Check that the red Voltage Selector Switch on the back of the unit is set to 115 
VAC. Power on your 1:4 DVD/CD Tower Publisher HLS Win/Mac.
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.
1. Launch the DVD/CD Label Maker from the Acoustica program group in your 
Start menu.  
						

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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 one of the included backgrounds (Backgrounds tab) or you may 
use any other image you may have as a background (“Art Browse” tab).   
						

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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.
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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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 Copier” to start this component.
4. When Disc Copier opens, select from the options in the “Source” drop-down 
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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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.