Aleratec 260167 Quick Start Manual

Cruiser Pro Win/Mac, considered by industry experts to be one of the finest DVD/CD Duplicators and LightScribe Disc Labelers 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 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro Win/Mac a pleasant experience. This Quick Start Guide will lead you step-by step through the basic operation procedures of your 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro Win/Mac. For more detailed information on configuring and applying your 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro Win/Mac, please refer to the “Help” tab in the software included on the Installation CD. We at Aleratec appreciate your selection of our product, and wish you great success and enjoyment of your new 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro Win/Mac. Check out Aleratec online! www.aleratec.com www.twitter.com/Aleratec www.youtube.com/Aleratec Included Items •• 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro 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.

Duplicator and LightScribe Disc Labeler. •• Fast recording speed for high-volume copying. •• Duplicates up to two DVDs or CDs simultaneously. •• Records up to two DVDs or CDs simultaneously. •• Burns labels on up to two LightScribe discs simultaneously. •• Scalable - Double your capacity to four discs - just plug another 260157 into your PC. Key Items on the 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro HLX 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. Display Panel LightScribe DVD/CD Recorders (2) Power Switch

Your Aleratec 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro Win/Mac is equipped with a USB 2.0 port that is a bridge to both LightScribe DVDRW drives. Stand Alone Duplicator 1. Power-on your 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro Win/Mac (do not attach the USB Cable) and select the Copy function by pressing the arrow buttons. Place the source disc in the top DVD/CD Recorder. Place a blank disc in the lower DVD/ CD Recorder. After the unit detects the blank disc, press the ENT button to start copying. 2. When copying is completed, a good disc copy will be ejected automatically. A failed disc will remain in the DVD/CD Recorder and can be ejected manually. 3. Detailed instructions are included in the 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro Win/Mac User Guide included on the Installation CD. Software Installation For Mac Users Mac users please see the Discribe Multiburner Software Quick Start Guide. For Windows Users For Windows users, place the Aleratec Disc Publishing Software Suite CD into the DVD/ CD drive in your PC. Install the Acoustica and Roxio software. Getting Started 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. Power on your 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro Win/Mac. The display should show: If you do not see this display, refer to the USB section of the User Guide. USB L.H. Mode D1 Mult D2 Mult

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. 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). 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.

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.

Simultaneous DVD/CD Duplication Instructions The 1:2 DVD/CD Copy Cruiser Pro Win/Mac can be used to make two 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.

“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.

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.

Creator “Home” screen where you can choose another task. External DVD/CD Recorder 1. Launch Roxio Creator and select the desired recording function. 2. Insert appropriate media into a DVD/CD Recorder. 3. Follow the on-screen steps to record data from your computer.

media. For complete details go to www.aleratec.com/lightscribe-media.html.

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