Aleratec DVD CD Disc Repair Plus User Manual

							USER GUIDE
Aleratec
DVD/CD Disc Repair Plus™
Part No.’s  240131
  240132  
						

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Copyright/Model Identification
The content of this manual is for informational purposes only and is sub\
ject 
to change without notice. 
This manual is copyright with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws,\
 
this manual may not be copied, except in the normal use of the product(\
s) 
described within or to make a backup copy.Copyright© 2008
Aleratec, Inc.
9851 Owensmouth Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311 U.S.A.
www.aleratec.com
Aleratec™, DVD/CD Disc Repair Plus™ are trademarks of Aleratec, Inc. 
Please record the following information to help expedite any warranty 
claim:
Model No.   _____________________________
Date Purchased   ________________________________________________  
Place of Purchase   ______________________________________________ 
						

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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................\
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Product Features  ........................................................................\
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Disc Types Supported  ........................................................................\
..... 1
Precautions  ........................................................................\
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Key Items – DVD/CD Disc Repair Plus  .................................................2
Technical Tips  ........................................................................\
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Minor Damage  ........................................................................\
................ 3
Major Damage  ........................................................................\
................ 3
Disc Cleaning Procedure  ................................................................. 4
Disc Repair Procedure  ..................................................................... 6
Disc Buffing Procedure  .................................................................... 7
Product Specifications  ..................................................................... 8
Maintenance  ........................................................................\
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Consumable Refills  ........................................................................\
.. 8
Technical Support  ........................................................................\
.... 9
Service and Support  ....................................................................... 10
Technical Support FAX Back Form  ...............................................13 
						

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the DVD/CD Disc Repair Plus. Please read this 
User Guide thoroughly before using this product.
Product Features
Repairs minor scratches, scrapes, and abrasions
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Removes	fingerprints,	dust,	and	stains
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Forms a protective layer on the disc
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Hands-free operation during cleaning/repairing process
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Supports 12 cm and 8 cm discs
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User-friendly operation with automatic timer
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Disc Types Supported
Standard sized (5 inch/12 cm) and Mini (3 inch/8 cm) discs
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DVD-Video Discs, DVD-ROMs, DVD±Rs, DVD±RWs
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Audio CDs, Karaoke CDs, CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and other 
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optical discs
Precautions
Choose an appropriate location to install and operate the system.
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Allow adequate clearance for moving parts.
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Do not place near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a 
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place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibrations \
or 
shock.
Disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet if the product is not used for 
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an extended period of time.
Proper care will help assure maximum product life. Improper operating 
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environment and misuse may void the warranty. 
						

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Introduction
Key Items – DVD/CD Disc Repair Plus
Note: Choose a Good Location
Allow adequate clearance for moving parts.
1. 
Do not place near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a p\
lace 
2. 
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shoc\
k.
Good care will help assure maximum product life. Improper operating 
3. 
environment and misuse may void the warranty. 
Top Cover
Clean Button Repair Button LED Indicator Open Button Cleaning Kit
Repair Kit
Buffing Pads               
						

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Technical Tips
Before starting any procedure, inspect the disc to be repaired to determ\
ine 
the type of procedure needed. It is generally recommended to begin with \
the 
Disc	Cleaning	procedure	first,	and	if	necessary	move	to	the	more	intensive	
procedures.
Use the following as general guidelines for using your DVD/CD Disc 
Repair Plus system:
Minor Damage
The following symptoms may indicate minor damage: scrambled screen, 
signal	skipping,	abnormal	noise,	unstable	signal,	or	cannot	read	file.
Recommendations: Preform the Disc Cleaning procedure, then test the disc\
 
for	improvements.	If	disc	is	not	sufficiently	restored,	follow	with	the	Disc	
Repair procedure. 
Major Damage
Symptoms indicating Major Damage include frozen screen, no sound, no 
loading, system, or drive is not accessible.
Recommendations: First clean the disc with the Disc Cleaning procedure. \
Next,	use	the	Disc	Buffing	procedure	and	finish	with	the	Disc	Repair	
procedure.
Check for improvements to the disc’s condition. If not repaired, repeat the 
Disc	Repair	procedure	until	the	disc	is	sufficiently	restored.	 
						

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Disc Cleaning Procedure
The Disc Cleaning procedure removes surface contaminants such as dust, 
dirt,	finger	prints,	smudges,	smears	and	stains.	
Open the kit and remove the cleaning head marked “WET”.
1. 
Remove the cleaning head cover and then use the plastic 
2. 
end of the brush to remove the cleaning head and the 
spring.
Remove	the	cleaning	solution	from	the	kit.	 Then,	fill	the	
3. 
cleaning unit with solution until 80% full.
Note: Upon initial use, a sharp object such as a safety 
pin must be used to puncture the mouth of the bottle.
Then replace the spring and the cleaning head.
4. 
Open the top cover and place the cleaning heads marked 
5. 
“WET” and “DRY” in their respective places, as indicated 
on the machine. Once in, rotate each of them in a 
counterclockwise direction until secure. 
						

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Disc Cleaning Procedure
Insert the disc (data-side facing downward) and then close 
6. 
the top cover.
Press the CLEAN button to begin the cleaning process, 
7. 
which lasts approximately 20 seconds. The machine will 
automatically	stop	when	the	cleaning	process	has	finished.
Once the disc is cleaned, press the OPEN button and 
8. 
remove the disc.
Re-attach the cleaning head cover.
9. 
Note: During continuous usage, the “Dry” cleaning 
head will gather moisture. If it becomes too damp, 
either replace it with another dry cleaning head or 
discontinue use until it is sufficiently dry.  
						

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Disc Repair Procedure
The Disc Repair procedure is used to polish scratches, scrapes, and othe\
r 
abrasions. It also adds a protective layer to the disc. 
Open the top cover by pressing the OPEN button.
1. 
Remove both of the circular repair heads from the repair 
2. 
protective kit.
Rotate the repair units in a counterclockwise motion until 
3. 
secure.
Place 3 drops of the repair protective solution on the side of 
4. 
the repair head marked “WET”.
Insert the disc (data-side facing downward) and then close 
5. 
the top cover.
Press the REPAIR button to begin the repairing process, 
6. 
which lasts approximately two minutes. The machine will 
automatically stop when the process is complete.
Press OPEN to remove the disc.
7. 
Gently	wipe	the	disc	with	the	included	microfiber	cloth	to	
8. 
remove any residue remaining from the repair process.
Check for improvements in the ability to play/read the disc. 
9. 
If	the	disc	has	not	been	sufficiently	recovered,	repeat	the	
Disc Repair procedure.