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DVD/CD LightScribe Duplicator SA, 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 1:3 DVD/CD LightScribe Duplicator SA.
Product Features The Aleratec 1:3 DVD/CD LightScribe Duplicator SA is a stand alone LightScribe disc publishing system with the capability of simultaneously producing up to three DVD/CD copies or clearly labeled discs, and no computer is required. • Removable Hard Disk Drive to store disc images and label files.
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Key Items on the 1:3 DVD/CD LightScribe Duplicator SA Control Panel DVD ROM Drive Removable Hard Disc Drive (see page 4) DVD RW LightScribe Drives Warning: This product has a manually switchable power supply. Make sure that the power supply is set to the proper voltage for your region.
SOURCE button will allow you to change the source drive that the duplicator uses for loading master discs. The default for this option is the DVD-ROM drive. UP arrow is used to scroll up through functions or menus. DOWN arrow is used to scroll down through functions or menus. www.aleratec.com...
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Note: The HDD will not work unless it is secured in position with the carriage lever and locked with the key. Do not unlock the HDD during operation, as you will destroy any copies you are making. www.aleratec.com...
Note: It is important to keep the original shipping container and packaging. In the event you misplace your packaging and need to ship the 1:3 DVD/CD LightScribe Duplicator SA, you should first contact technical support to purchase a new shipping container.
LightScribe Software Installation Minimum System Requirements: PC running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista 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.
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Then, press the ENT key to confirm the selection. You will be prompted to restart the system. For this guide make sure that the USB mode is enabled. Note: While in USB mode, the duplicator cannot access the hard drive only the PC can. www.aleratec.com...
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If you open the drive location you will see three or four folders. The “dup” folder is where “.iso” files can be put in for disc burning. The “label” folder is where “.lsi” files created by the LightScribe Template Labeler program will be placed. www.aleratec.com...
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. Select a Template. You must choose a template before moving to the next step. www.aleratec.com...
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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”. www.aleratec.com...
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LABEL folder or in a subfolder will not be recognized as a label. Create a name for the file and click the “Save” button. 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. www.aleratec.com...
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“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. www.aleratec.com...
DOWN navigation button to search for it. Press ENT to submit your selection. Go back to the “COPY” menu. Use UP or DOWN arrow button to navigate to the following screen: DUPLICATOR 1.00 1. COPY COPY TEST PRINT SOURCE www.aleratec.com...
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To specify a number less than 4 digits, fill the leading spaces with “0”s (any leading “0” will be skipped). For example, “0234” will give you two hundred and thirty four copies, and “0010” will give you ten copies. www.aleratec.com...
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Now, “0021” is displayed, press ENT once and the cursor moved to OK. ix. Then, press ENT once to submit your counter value. Now you will see the following screen: Preparing... Waiting for Master COPY TEST PRINT SOURCE Preparing... Waiting for Blanks COPY TEST PRINT SOURCE www.aleratec.com...
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ENT to confirm. You will see the following display: Processing... Please Wait COPY TEST PRINT SOURCE Note: Give the duplicator 10-15 seconds to recognize all the blank discs. If the number of blank discs you inserted doesn’t match the number of discs detected... www.aleratec.com...
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Waiting for Blanks COPY TEST PRINT SOURCE “PASS 3” indicates that you’ve just made 3 successful copies. “FAIL 0” indicates that you have no failure in this run. “3” indicates that you’ve successfully copied 3 copies so far. www.aleratec.com...
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You can continue to copy or you can eject the extras discs. Note: Failed discs will not be ejected automatically. You will need to manually eject these. www.aleratec.com...
Recommended Media Certified LightScribe media is required for burning direct-to disc LightScribe labels. For best results, Aleratec Duplicator Grade LightScribe media is recommended. CD-R LightScribe V1.2 Duplicator Grade Media 100 Pack™ Part No. 110116 CD-R LightScribe V1.2 Duplicator Grade Media 600 Pack™ Part No. 110120 CD-R LightScribe V1.2 Duplicator Grade Rainbow 100 Pack™...
Technical Support Addresses and Phone Numbers ► By e-mail: support@aleratec.com ► By Telephone: 1-818-678-0484 – Skype: support.aleratec.com Technical Support Group can be reached 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. holidays. Please try to call from a phone near your computer system.
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