Aleratec 17 DVDCD Copy Tower Pro HS Stand Alone DVD CD Duplicator User Guide

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12.05	Verify	HDD
This function checks to verify that the Hard Disk Drive or its partitions can 
work properly.
1. Press the ENT button to change, or ESC to exit.
2. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to select Disk or Partition.
3. Press ENT to verify. After verification, the display will be as shown.
12-05. Adv Setup
Verify HDD
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ESCENT
Verify Disk or
Partition?  Disk
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ESCENT
Verify Hard Disk
OK!
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ESCENT  
						

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Main Menu
Advanced Setup - continued 
12.06	Burn-in
Burn-in is a test function. You can set up to test continuously or for a 
specified number of cycles. 
1. Load the source disc in one of the DVD Recorders and blank media 
in one or more of the other DVD Recorders. The copy process will be 
simulated, but data will not be written to the target discs. 
2. Go to Burn In and press the ENT button to enter. You can select Test to 
simulate duplication of CDs/DVDs or Erase and Copy to test CD-RW 
or DVD±RW erase and write. Use the arrow key to select Continuous 
or the number of test cycles you want to run. Press the ENT button to 
start the test, or ESC to go back to manual operation.
3. Select “Erase&Copy” to test erasing and rewriting to CD-RW or 
DVD±RW discs only.
Burn-in
Test
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ESCENT
12-06. Adv Setup
Burn-in
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ESCENT
Set Burn-in num:
Run Continuous
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ESCENT
Burn-in
Erase&Copy
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ESCENT  
						

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12.07	Update	Firmware
This function is to update your firmware. 
1. Make sure there are no discs in the system. Insert the disc with the 
firmware into one of the DVD Recorders. Press ENT to update. 
Display will ask if you want to update. Select YES, then press the 
ENT button. Do not turn the power off until the update finishes and the 
machine resets to COPY.
2. Press ENT to update. Display will ask if you want to update. Select 
YES, then press the ENT button. Do not turn the power off until the 
update finishes and the machine resets to COPY.
Procedure to make the Firmware disc:
a. Get the latest firmware download from the Aleratec website at  
www.aleratec.com.
Note: Be careful to download the correct firmware; if incorrect 
firmware is used the duplicator will not function
b. Unzip the firmware and write the file “cdxxx.bin” to a blank disc. 
The Session of the disc has to be closed.
Searching F/W---
XXX/XXXXX
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ESCENT
12-07. Adv Setup
Update Firmware
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ESCENT  
						

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Main Menu
Advanced Setup - continued 
12.08	Compare	Firmware
This function compares the current version firmware with the latest version 
when the firmware disc is placed into one of the DVD Recorders.
1. Place the disc that contains the latest firmware data into the DVD/CD-
ROM.
12.09	Hardware	Diagnostic
This function will detect the devices connected to the duplicator’s controller 
and display information on the hardware. 
1. Move to Hardware Diagnostic with the arrow keys and press the ENT 
button to enter.
2. The display will prompt you first for the button test. Follow the 
instructions on the display to test each button.
3. After the button function test, the system will self test and then display 
Test Finished.
12-08. Adv Setup
Compare Firmware
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ESCENT
12-09. Adv Setup
H/W Diagnostic
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ESCENT
 Enter ESC
Hold ESC to Exit
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ESCENT
Test Finished 
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12.10	Load	Default
This function resets the Duplicator’s settings back to their factory default 
values.
1. By pressing the ENT button, the duplicator will be reset to it’s factory 
default settings.
12.11	CD+G	(Not	supported)
12.12	ISRC	&	MCN
This function supports copying ISRC and MCN formats.
1. Default setting is OFF; press the ENT button to change, or ESC to exit.
2. Press the DOWN arrow to select ON.
12-10. Adv Setup
Load Default
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ESCENT
Load Default
OK
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ESCENT
Load Default
Config? Yes
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ESCENT
12-12. Adv Setup
ISRC & MCN
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ESCENT
ISRC & MCN
Off
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Main Menu
Advanced Setup - continued 
12.13	Switch	Link-Host	(Not	supported)	
12.14	CD-Text
This function allows you to enter CD-Text. CD-Text is a kind of copying 
format that copies text that can be viewed by players that support this feature.
1. Press ESC and the DOWN arrow to enter CD-Text mode. Then press 
ENT to enter the CD Text selection.
2. The default is OFF. Press the DOWN arrow to select ON.
12.15	Password	(Not	supported)
12-14. Adv Setup
CD-TEXT
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ESCENT
CD-TEXT
Off
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12.16	Disc	Counter
The disc counter can be set to count discs for each job. The LF counter shows the 
total number of discs produced in the life of the duplicator and cannot be reset.
1. Press the ENT button to change, or ESC to exit.
2. Press ENT. LF in the display means Life. It records the number of discs you 
have copied. This record cannot be deleted or reset.
3. Press the DOWN arrow. JB in the display below means Job; that is, each 
individual copying task. It records the number of discs you have copied, and 
it can be deleted when the job is finished.
4. Press the DOWN arrow. This display shows the recording in each DVD 
writer, in this case DVD writer 2. You can press the arrow keys to see the 
records for other writers. These records can be deleted to clear the counters.
12-16. Adv Setup
Disc Counter
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ESCENT
Disc Counter
View
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ESCENT
LF OK: 000000001
Fail: 000000000
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ESCENT
JB OK: 000000001
Fail: 000000000
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ESCENT
02 OK: 000000001
Fail: 000000000
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Main Menu
Advanced Setup - continued 
12.16	Disc	Counter
5. Now press the UP arrow to return to the record of the job. Then press 
ENT to return to the display below.
6. Press the DOWN arrow to enter the display below to delete the record 
for the job. Use the arrow keys to confirm YES or NO.
7. Press the DOWN arrow again to enter the display at below. Dev means 
Device (DVD writer) counter.
8. Press ENT to enter the display below. Press ENT to delete the record, 
or press ESC not to delete. You can use the arrow keys to select another 
writer.
12.17	Auto	Save	Image	(Not	supported)
12.18	Update	Drive	Firmware	(Not	supported)
Disc Counter
View
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ESCENT
Disc Counter
Del Job Counter
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ESCENT
Disc Counter
Del Dev Counter
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ESCENT
Del 02 Counter
Ent:  Del    Esc:  Exit
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Specifications
Components• Removable Hard Disk Drive
• Build-in Duplicator Controller
• Three DVD/CD Recorders (1:3 DVD/CD Copy Tower 
Pro HS)
• Seven DVD/CD Recorders (1:7 DVD/CD Copy Tower 
Pro HS)
Loading Mechanisms• Tray
Supported Media Types• DVD-R
• DVD+R
• DVD-RW
• DVD+RW
• DVD-RAM
• DVD-ROM
• CD-R
• CD-RW
• CD-ROM
Supported Formats• All popular CD and DVD formats
Recording Modes• Disk-at-Once
• Track-at-Once (CD only)
Copy Speed• Selectable Maximum Speed
Power Requirements• 90 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, Switchable
Dimensions
(height x width x depth)
• 1:3 DVD/CD Copy Tower Pro HS: 26.5 x 18.5 x 40 cm
• 1:7 DVD/CD Copy Tower Pro HS: 43.5 x 18.5 x 45.5 cm
Weight• 1:3 DVD/CD Copy Tower Pro HS: 10.2 kg
• 1:7 DVD/CD Copy Tower Pro HS: 20.5 kg
Warranty• Limited 1 Year Parts and Labor  
						

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Troubleshooting
If the DVD/CD Copy Tower HS is not performing as expected, refer to the 
symptoms in the following table, and follow the suggested corrective action.
SymptomCorrective Action
Fail (an issue was 
encountered during the 
operation)
• Fail messages are usually caused by a problem 
recording onto the blank media.
• Errors are more likely to occur with poor quality 
media; store brands, generic or bargain brands 
should be avoided.
• Reduce the speed at which the duplicator records 
using the CD	Burn	Speed and/or DVD	Burn	
Speed	option in the Setup menu.
• A firmware update may be available to improve 
media compatibility; please contact Aleratec 
Technical Support for assistance.
Source Disc Empty (the 
source disc does not 
contain any data)
• Verify that the disc you wish to copy contains the 
appropriate data.
• The tray currently set as “source” ejects, which 
by default, should be the top tray. If a different 
tray opens, the Select	Source setting must be 
adjusted. 
Source Drive Not Ready 
(the duplicator did not 
detect a disc to copy)
• Check that the disc you wish to copy is inserted 
correctly, with the data (shiny) side facing down.
• Verify that the disc you wish to copy can be 
read by another device, for example a personal 
computer.
• Change to a different source disc and try the 
operation again.
Source Drive Read Disc 
Error (the disc you wish to 
copy may contain errors or 
copy protection)
• Remove the source disc and inspect the data 
side for scratches, scrapes, smudges or other 
contaminants.
• Most commercially produced DVDs are protected 
and cannot be copied. 
• Prior to any copy attempt, use Prescan to 
determine if a particular disc can be  read 
correctly by the duplicator.