Aleratec DVD CD RoboRacer SA Stand Alone 100 Disc Capacity Duplicator User Guide

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12.08	Compare	Firmware
This function compares the current version firmware with the latest version 
when the firmware disc is placed into the DVD/CD-ROM.
Place the disc that contains the latest firmware data into the DVD/CD-
1. 
ROM.
12.09	Hardware	Diagnostic
This function will detect the devices connected to the duplicator’s controller 
and display information on the hardware.  Move to Hardware Diagnostic with the arrow keys and press the 
1.  ENT 
button to enter.
The display will prompt you first for the button test. Follow the 
2. 
instructions on the display to test each button.
After the button function test, the system will self test and then displ\
ay 
3. 
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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ESCENT 
						

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Main Menu
Advanced Setup - continued 
12.10	Load	Default
This function resets the Duplicator’s settings back to their factory default 
values.
By pressing the 
1.  ENT button, the duplicator will be reset to it’s factory 
default settings.
12.11	CD+G	(Not	supported)
12.12	ISRC	&	MCN
ISRC & MCN mean the information of international standard recording code\
 
such as writer, country, year of publication, etc., can be written into each 
track. Default setting is 
1.  OFF; press the ENT button to change, or ESC to exit.
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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ESCENT 
						

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12.13	CD-TEXT	(Not	supported)	
12.14	USB	Option
This function  lets you connect the Duplicator to a computer. Be sure that 
your computer supports USB 2.0.
Note: When the USB option is  OFF, “14. USB Mode” will be hidden; that 
is, it won’t appear in the first layer of the function menu. Only “\
12. Adv 
Setup” will appear. When the USB option is ON, the original “12. Adv 
Setup” will change to “12.14 Adv Setup”.
There are two ways to enter USB Mode:  Auto and Manual. 
Auto:
1.   The Duplicator has auto link. It will enter “USB L. H Mode” 
simply by connecting the USB cable to the USB port of the Duplicator 
and the USB port of your computer. The display will appear as shown 
at the left. When you are finished with USB Mode, simply disconnect 
the USB cable from the computer, and the Duplicator will switch to 
Stand Alone.
12-14. Adv Setup
USB Option

ESCENT
USB L. H Mode
D1: Mult  D2: Mult
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ESCENT 
						

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Main Menu
Advanced Setup
12.14	USB	Option		- continued 
Manual:
2.   Press the DOWN Arrow to see the following display. Here 
you can switch back to standalone mode (copy mode).
Press 
3.  ENT and the display will change to the following display. Press 
the DOWN Arrow to switch to YES. Press ENT and the Duplicator 
will switch back to the standalone duplicator mode (copy mode).
To go back to USB Mode, go to menu item “12.14 USB Mode” and 
4. 
press ENT. Press the DOWN Arrow to switch to YES. 
Press 
5.  ENT and the display be as shown.
Now you are back in computer connect USB mode. From here, you can 
return to the Auto Link mode. Make sure the USB cable is connecting 
the Duplicator to your computer, and switch the Duplicator’s power 
switch to OFF  and then back to  ON.
Copy Mode

ESCENT
Back to SA Mode
No

ESCENT
Switch USB Mode
No

ESCENT
USB L. H Mode
D1: Mult D2: Mult
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ESCENT 
						

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12.15	USB	Auto-Link	Option
Press 
1.  ENT and use the  UP and DOWN arrows to toggle between  ON 
and OFF . With USB Auto-Link ON, the controller will enter “USB L. 
H Mode” simply by connecting the USB cable to the USB port of the 
Duplicator and the USB port of your computer. 
When you are finished with USB Mode, simply disconnect the USB 
2. 
cable from the computer, and the Duplicator will switch to Stand Alone.
12.16	Use	Big	Block Press 
1.  ENT and use the  UP and DOWN arrows to toggle between  ON 
and OFF .When ON, Big Block enables the use 128-byte blocks for 
more efficient high speed (12x, 16x, 20x) DVD burning.
USB L. H Mode
D1: Mult  D2: Mult
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ESCENT 
						

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Using the Duplicator as a DVD/CD-Recorder
The 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro HLX Win/Mac can be used as a DVD/
VD-Recorder. Installation consists of connecting the Duplicator to your 
computer, and installing the software on your computer.
Connect the Duplicator to your computer.
1. 
Connect the USB 2.0 Data Cable to the Duplicator.
 
▪
Align and gently attach the USB 2.0 Data Cable.
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USB 2.0 Connector 
						

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Connect the USB 2.0 Data Cable to the Duplicator.
 
▪
Align and gently insert the USB 2.0 Data Cable into an available 
USB 2.0 port on your computer, making sure you do not bend the 
connector.
For P/N 260147 and 260148 and systems running Windows 98SE 
 
▪
only: Install the USB 2.0 Drivers.
If you are running Windows 98SE: After your computer starts up, 
insert the USB 2.0 Driver Software in your computer’s DVD/CD-
ROM drive, and run the driver install program to complete your 
installation. 
Note: This step is not needed if you are not running Windows 98SE.
Go to Adv Setup step 13 and switch to USB Mode. Your computer 
2. 
should recognize the DVD/CD-Recorder in the 1:2 DVD/CD Copy 
Cruiser Pro HLX Win/Mac.
Install the software from the included CD.
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Specifications
Loading Mechanisms Tray
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Supported Media Types DVD-R/RW
• 
DVD+R/RW
• 
CD-R
• 
CD-RW
• 
120mm, mini CD (8cm/3”)
• 
Business Card CD
• 
Supported Formats Most Industry Standard DVD and CD Formats
• 
Recording Modes Disk-at-Once
• 
Track-at-Once
• 
Session-at-Once
• 
Copy Speed Selectable
• 
Power Requirements 115-230 VAC Auto Switching
• 
Dimensions
(height x width x depth) 17cm x 17.8cm x 28.9cm
• 
(6 5/8” x 7”x 11 3/8”)
• 
Weight 4.6 kg (10.1 lbs)
• 
Warranty Limited 1 Year Parts and Labor
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Troubleshooting
If the 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro HLX Win/Mac is not performing 
as expected, refer to the symptoms in the following table, and follow th\
e 
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 
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Troubleshooting 
Symptom Corrective Action
Target Overflow (the 
amount of data on the disc 
you wish to copy exceeds 
the capacity of the blank 
media) Use the 
•  Disc	Info option to determine the type of 
disc the source is, and its capacity (listed in MB).
To copy CDs that have slightly more information 
• 
than the normal empty capacity, the Overburn 
option must be enabled from Advanced Setup 
menu.
A dual- (double-) layer disc would be required to 
• 
copy a DVD containing more than 4,500 MB of 
data. These discs have room for about twice the 
amount of a standard recordable DVD, about 8.5 
GB.
Target Drive Not Ready 
(the duplicator was unable 
to detect blank disc(s) of 
the correct type) The disc(s) you wish to copy onto may already 
• 
have some data recorded.
Press the power switch to turn the duplicator off. 
• 
Wait for about ten seconds, then power on and 
attempt the operation again.
Check that the disc(s) you wish to copy onto 
• 
are inserted correctly, with the data (shiny) side 
facing down.
A CD cannot be copied onto a DVD, or vice 
• 
versa. Use the Disc	Info function to determine 
the format of the source disc. 
Copier F/W Fail, Please 
Update F/W (the firmware 
has become corrupt and 
must be reinstalled) Contact your support administrator or Aleratec 
• 
Technical Support. 
Copy completes 
successfully but copies fail 
to play back or execute. Use the 
•  Compare function to verify the copied 
disc matches the original. For audio CDs, use 
Verify  instead to ensure the disc is readable. 
Change to a different drive or playback device 
• 
and retry.
Configure the 
•  Burn	Speed options to record 
at a slower speed. Discs burned at maximum 
speed (default setting) may cause difficulties for 
playback devices.
Such issues are more likely to occur with poor 
• 
quality media; store brands, generic or bargain 
brands should be avoided.