Aleratec 17 DVD CD Tower Publisher SLS Duplicator User Guide

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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 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 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 
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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 finished.  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 first must correctly configure 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 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 
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” 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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Using the LightScribe Labeling Software
The following procedure demonstrates using the LightScribe Template Labeler to 
generate the label files (.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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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 field, 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 satisfied 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 satisfied with the preview, click “Print”.  
						

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Using the LightScribe Labeling Software - continued
A menu will appear prompting you to save your file. Navigate to the “label” 
folder located on the “Duplicator” drive. You may copy multiple files 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 file and click the “Save” button.
5. The image writing process will begin.  
When the image process has completed the file 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 file will 
appear below this prompt within the “label” folder.  If there are multiple files, 
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 satisfied 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.