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USER GUIDE
Aleratec
DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower™
Part No. 310108
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Copyright/Model Identification The content of this manual is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. This manual is copyright with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this manual and the software described within may not be copied, except in the normal use of the product(s) described within or to make a backup copy. Copyright© 2013 Aleratec, Inc. 9851 Owensmouth Avenue Chatsworth, CA 91311 U.S.A. Aleratec® is a registered trademark, and DVD/CD Flash
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Radio/TV Interference Statement The equipment described in this guide emits radio frequency energy. If it is not installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it may cause interference with radio or television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
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Safety Regulations WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to authorized personnel only. Make sur e that the manually switchable power supply is set to the pr oper voltage for your r egion. CAUTION As the laser beam in these DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to authorized personnel only. The u
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Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................1 Product Features ...................................................................................................1 Key Items .............................................................................................................2 DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower: Display Panel and Buttons ...................................2 Function List ...........................
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Aleratec DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower. Please read this User Guide thoroughly before using this product. Product Features The DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower is a Memory Card/USB flash drive to disc copier. No PC needed, no limitation of Memory Card size, just a very simple key button, you can easily backup from Memory Cards or USB flash drive to DVD or CD disc. DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower can do both multi-session backup and disc spanning. Multi-session allows you
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Introduction Key Items Control Buttons Card Reader DVD/CD Writer Power Button 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. DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower: Display Panel and Buttons (View may vary from
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Introduction Function List Function Sub-function Description 1. Copy 1.1 Memory Card to Disc Copy one Memory Card to DVD/CD disc 1.2 USB to Disc Copy USB flash drive to DVD/CD disc 1.3 Disc to Disc DVD to DVD copy CD to CD copy 2. Compare 2.1 Memory Card to Disc Bit by bit compare between copied disc and Memory Card 2.2 USB to Disc Bit by bit compare between USB flash drive and copied disc 2.3 Disc to Disc Bit by bit compare between source disc and copied disc 3. Information 3.1 USB Info Chec
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Introduction Note: Flash media (Memory Card and USB) will be recognized by the DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower only when the format is FAT 12, 16, or 32. Note: Use only one source at a time. ONLY ONE Memory Card or ONLY ONE USB flash drive may be plugged in at a time. Note: When the system is in process, do not pull out the card. Note: CD will copy only to CD. DVD will only copy to DVD. 4 www.aleratec.com
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Precautions Before installing your DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower, please read the following. Installation Avoid placing the DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower in a location subject to: • High humidity • High temperature • Excessive dust • Mechanical vibration • Direct sunlight • Electromagnetic radiation Power This product has a manually switchable power supply. Make sure that the power supply is set to the proper voltage for your region. Operation Do not move the DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower during operation. This
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Overview Main Menu There are 5 main menu items that will display in the DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower Display Panel. These are: 1. Copy 1. 2. 2. Compare 3. Information 3. 4. 4. Utility 5. 5. Set Up 6 www.aleratec.com
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Overview Subfunctions The main menu “Copy” function has 3 subfunctions. These are: 1.1 Memory Card to Disc 1. Copy 1.2 USB to Disc 1.3 Disc to Disc The main menu “Compare” function has 3 subfunctions. These are: 2.1 Memory Card to Disc 2. Compare 2.2 USB to Disc 2.3 Disc to Disc www.aleratec.com 7
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Overview Subfunctions - continued The main menu “Information” function has 5 subfunctions. These are: 3.1 Memory Card Info 3.2 USB Info 3. Information 3.3 Disc Info 3.4 Drive Info 3.5 System Info The main menu “Utility” function has 2 subfunction. These are: 4.1 System Update 4. Utility 4.2 Demo I/O 8 www.aleratec.com
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Overview The main menu “Set Up” function has 7 subfunctions. These are: 5.1 Copy + Compare 5.2 Multi-Session 5. Set Up 5.3 Disc Spanning 5.4 Burn Multidisc 5.5 Burn Speed 5.6 Beep Sound 5.7 Advance Setup www.aleratec.com 9
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Using the DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower Checking the Device Information Before copying, it is recommended that you check each Memory Card, USB, or DVD/CD’s content information. Checking Memory Card Information 1. Select 3. Information, → Select 1. M-Card info → Press OK → The DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower will show the information of this Memory Card. SD 3838MB Used: 1438MB Press “ESC” or “OK” to continue to calculate file quantity. Total File Q’ty: 64 Checking USB Information 1. Select 3. Informati
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Using the DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower Checking Disc Information 1. Select 3. Information, → Select 3. Disc info → Press OK → The DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower will show the information of this Disc. Disc Spanning Disc Information: If the disc was copied from Disc Spanning you will see the disc sequence. Sequence of disc/total disc copied [2] Disc 2/4 Disc 512MB Disc content size Multi-session Disc Information: You will see the content size and the remaining free space of the disc. [1] 2 Session Disc
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Using the DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower Disc Spanning To use Disc Spanning go to Setup and enable Disc Spanning. When you want to copy a Memory Card which has a content size bigger than a disc, the DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower will automatically estimate the number of blank discs required for the job and execute Disc Spanning. When the file size is very close to the writable space on the blank discs, the DVD/CD Flash Copy T ower may under estimate the number of discs needed. If this happens you ca
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Using the DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower Note: Keep disc type consistent when using Disc Spanning. For example, if you place a CD-R as the first disc for copying, do not place a DVD-R or DVD+R to continue copying. The DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower will show an error message and ask for another blank CD-R. Note: Disc Spanning will automatically detect the next blank disc and eject the completed first disc. Multi-Session Backup The DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower can combine several small size Memory Cards and U
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Using the DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower Function Overview: 1. Copy Memory Card to Disc 1. Insert a Memory Card (e.g.. SD, MS) and place a blank DVD or CD disc into the burner. 2. Select 1. Copy, → Select 1. M-Card to Disc → Press OK → The DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower will begin copying. The DVD/CD Flash Copy Tower will detect the card and decide whether Multisession or Disc Spanning copying will be used. Disc Spanning Copying Number of files on Memory Card Total = 2034 Waiting disc... Example: A total
