USER GUIDE. Aleratec DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac. Part No

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1 USER GUIDE Aleratec DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac Part No

2 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 2011 Aleratec, Inc Owensmouth Avenue Chatsworth, CA U.S.A. Aleratec is a registered trademark and DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex is a trademark of Aleratec, Inc. Please record the following information to help expedite any warranty claim: Model No. Serial No. Date Purchased Place of Purchase The DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac duplicator is used only to backup personal data and to edit personal audio tracks. The copyright of the duplicated disc made from the DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac duplicator is belonged to the author or company of the source disc. Any unauthorized copying, or editing of a copyright disk, in full or part is strictly prohibited. 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.

3 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 equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, this equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be verified by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment to an electrical outlet on a circuit that is different from the circuit to which the receiver is connected. Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for help. This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device, pursuant to FCC Rules. In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and/or modifications made to this equipment, without the approval of manufacturer, could void the user s authority to operate this equipment.

4 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. CAUTION As the laser beam in these DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to authorized personnel only. The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. This DVD/CD Duplicator is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on top of the internal drive enclosure. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

5 Table of Contents Introduction...1 Product Features...1 Check out Aleratec Online!...1 Key Items DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac...2 Precautions...3 Installation...3 Operation...3 Transportation...3 Overview...4 Hardware Installation Procedure...4 Software Installation...5 For Mac Users...5 For Windows Users...5 Getting Started...11 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac...12 Creating Image Files...12 Creating an Image File from a Source Disc...12 Creating an Image File from Data on your Computer...15 Burn from Disc Image...19 LightScribe Labeling...21 Burn from Disc Image...25 Duplication Modes...27 Copy Disc...27 Copy Disc + LightScribe Labeling...29 Getting Acquainted with the RoboRacer LS Duplex Utility Software.31 Recommended Media...33 Glossary...34 Technical Support...37 Service and Support...38 Technical Support FAX Back Form...41

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7 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac. Please read this User Guide thoroughly before using this product. Product Features The DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac is a versatile robotic desktop DVD/CD copying and LightScribe printing solution. Fully Automatic Disc Publisher Fully automatic disc handling 100-disc capacity Duplicate and LightScribe label simultaneously Unattended operation Check out Aleratec Online! Blog.Aleratec.com Facebook.com/Aleratec Twitter.com/Aleratec YouTube.com/Aleratec 1

8 Introduction Key Items DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac NOTE: Do not pick up the unit using these surfaces A 7 8 B C 1. Clear Plastic Disc Guide Rods 2. Power and Function Indicator LED 3. LightScribe DVD Recorders 4. Disc Tray Control Arm 5. Disc Input Bin 6. Protective Cover 7. Disc Bin Holder 8. Disc Output Bin A. High Performance Cooling Fan B. Power Plug C. USB 2.0 to the PC 2

9 Precautions Before installing your DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac, please read the following. Installation Avoid placing the DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac in a location subject to: High humidity High temperature Excessive dust Mechanical vibration Direct sunlight Electromagnetic radiation Operation Do not move the DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac during operation. This may cause it to malfunction during operations. Avoid exposing the duplicator to sudden changes in temperature as condensation may form on the lens inside the duplicator. Operating the duplicator immediately after a sudden increase in temperature may result in a malfunction during playback or writing operations. NOTE: The DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac must never be cleaned with a lens cleaning kit! Transportation Keep the original packing materials for future moving or shipping of the DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac. 3

10 Overview Hardware Installation Procedure 1. Remove the DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac from the box. Plug the male end of the power cord into a 110VAC power source. Plug the female end of the power cord into the back of the DVD/ CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac and leave the power switch off, (power on the device after the software has been installed). Place the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac on a level surface. 2. Plug the USB cable into the PC and the DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac. 3. Remove the colored plastic bases from the three output bins. To do this you first must break the two black pins on each base, pushing them in the direction the arrow on the base points. Save the bases along with the other packaging foam in the product box in case your unit needs to be transported. 4. Slide bin holders into the two slots on the left side of the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac case and place a disc output bin into each bin holder. There are two types of output bins included (Two 50-disc capacity, one 100-disc capacity). Make sure to keep the output bins that come with the Although a normal disc media spindle cover may work, the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac has been designed to use the provided Disc Output Bins included. When installing, make sure that the flanges on the bin are touching the lip of the bin holder. If the bin is not pushed down as far as it can go, the edge of the bin could interfere with the disc output. To use the 100 disc bin in the lower slot, the DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac should be placed at the edge of a desk or table. Make sure that the bin does not touch the edge of the desk or table surface. Also, make sure to not place the over the edge, the weight of the discs may result in a fall. 5. Take the clear plastic disc guide rods and place them into the 4 holes in the top of the unit. To load the discs into the input bin, take one disc and place it horizontally level in the input bin. Now you can load the rest of the discs. All of the discs need to be level with the sides of the stack straight. 4

11 Overview Software Installation For Windows users, use the Aleratec Disc Publishing Software Suite CD to install the necessary software as described below. For Mac Users Mac users please see the Discribe Robotic Software Quick Start Guide. For Windows Users 1. Insert the Aleratec DVD/CD Disc Publishing Software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. The installation application should automatically start when you ve loaded the CD. If it does not, locate the Autorun application on the CD and double-click it to execute. 3. Install the USB Serial Driver. 5

12 Overview Software Installation - continued 4. Install the RoboRacer LS Duplex Utility. a. Load the Aleratec disc publishing software installation CD into the DVD/CD ROM drive in your PC. Double-click on RoboRacer LS Duplex Utility from the menu and follow the menu prompts to install the utility. b. When the installation is complete the setup utility will display the final installer menu; click Finish to close the installer. 6

13 Overview c. After installing the Aleratec software package, turn on the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac by flipping the power switch on the back of the unit. Windows should be able to recognize the device and the two drives should appear in My Computer. It is important that you leave the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/ Mac on and connected to the PC during the rest of the software installation because the installers will detect the drives in the duplicator and install the required LightScribe drivers. 5. Install Microsoft.NET Framework. 7

14 Overview Software Installation - continued 6. Install LightScribe System Software Update. a. To install the LightScribe Utility needed to use the LightScribe feature of the click on the LS installer. b. Choose the Run option on the Windows security warning to allow the installer to begin. c. Follow the prompts in the wizard to install the software. 8

15 Overview d. When the installer is finished this screen will be displayed. Click the Finish button to exit the installer. 7. Exit the Aleratec DVD/CD Disc Publishing Software Suite Installation. 8. Insert the Nero Essentials CD. The installation application should automatically start when you ve loaded the CD. If it does not, locate the Autorun.exe application in the Autorun directory on the CD and double-click it to execute. a. Click on Install Nero Essentials. b. Choose the Custom option for installation. 9

16 Overview Software Installation - continued c. When the Custom Setup screen comes up, select only the program features Nero Express Essentials and Nero CoverDesigner Essentials to be installed. d. To prevent the installation of program features other than Nero Express Essentials and Nero CoverDesigner, unselect by clicking on a program feature and select This feature will not be available. from the drop down menu. 10

17 Getting Started Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac To ensure successful operation, the following steps should be taken at the start of every job: 1. Every mode, except for LightScribe Labeling, burns data to discs by way of a disc image file. For the two Copy Disc modes, this image file is created automatically from an original source disc. 2. Unless you already have an.iso or.nrg image file or will use a Copy Disc mode, you will need to use Nero Express to prepare an image file with the source data for the disc burning modes. 3. To burn and/or print 50 or less discs, install the 50-disc output bin. For more capacity install the 100-disc output bin. 4. The position for the output bins will vary depending on the mode selected. a. For the Burn from Disc Image, LightScribe Labeling, Copy Disc, and Copy Disc + LightScribe Labeling modes, install an output bin in the upper disc output location. The bin installed in the upper disc output location for the Copy Disc and Copy Disc + LightScribe Labeling is to catch the source disc used in these modes. b. For the Burn from Disc Image + LightScribe Labeling and Copy Disc + LightScribe Labeling modes, an output bin should be installed in the lower disc output location. 5. Place the discs with their label side facing up, data side facing down, for all modes except for the LightScribe Labeling mode. 6. Place the discs with their label side facing down, data side facing up, for the LightScribe Labeling mode. 7. The RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac uses the transition from the top drive to the bottom drive to accomplish disc flipping. Disc flipping is done in two modes: Burn from Disc Image + LightScribe Labeling and Copy Disc + LightScribe Labeling. The lower drive will be used by the RoboRacer LS Duplex Utility only to do LightScribe labeling. 11

18 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac Creating Image Files Image files contain the data that you wish to copy onto your disc(s) and are necessary for the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac to create copies. Image files that are acceptable to the RoboRacer LS Duplex Utility application have file extensions of.iso or.nrg. You can use Nero Express Essentials to create image files for the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac. Creating an Image File from a Source Disc This is one of two methods for creating an image from a source disc. The other method is covered later under the Duplication Modes on page Start the Nero Express Essentials program 2. From the main menu of Nero Express, select the Image, Project, Copy option. From the right menu choose either Copy Entire CD or Copy Entire DVD. 12

19 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac 3. The next screen displayed will contain the source drive and destination drive. For the Source drive dropdown menu, be sure that the drive selected is the drive that contains the source disc. The Destination drive dropdown menu will need to be selected as the Image Recorder. This will allow you to save the image to your computer s hard drive (see step 3). Leave the number of copies at 1. When finished with the settings, click the Copy button. 4. The next step is to specify where Nero should save the image file. Name the file and notice that it will save the file as a Nero image file (.nrg). When you are finished choosing the save location and naming the file, click the Save button and Nero will begin copying the source disc. 13

20 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac Creating Image Files Creating an Image File from a Source Disc - continued 5. The Nero progress bar will be displayed and when it is finished you will see a final screen displaying that your file creation was successful. 14

21 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac Creating an Image File from Data on your Computer 1. Start the Nero Express Essentials program. 2. The screen below will be displayed. For this example choose Data and Data CD. 15

22 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac Creating Image Files Creating an Image File from Data on your Computer - continued 3. Add any data file by using the Add option or by dragging and dropping a file or files into the large white area. When finished adding files, click the Next button. 4. The next display you will see is a label printing screen. Un-check the Print Label box at the bottom center of the display and click the Next button. 16

23 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac 5. In the final display before creating an image, make sure that Image Recorder in the dropdown menu to the right of Current Recorder is selected. Fill out the disc name if needed, and when ready, press the Burn button at the lower right. 6. After the burn button is pressed, the Save Image File screen will appear. In the lowest dropdown menu called Save as type: select ISO Image Files (.iso). You may also save the image as an.nrg file. Type in the name you would like the image file to be called. Take NOTE or choose where the file is to be saved so that it can be found for later use and then click the Save button. 17

24 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac Creating Image Files Creating an Image File from Data on your Computer - continued 7. After clicking the Save button the Write Progress screen will appear. 8. The image process is successful when Nero displays this screen. 18

25 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac Burn from Disc Image To do an image burn to a DVD or CD, first load your RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac with the proper amount of media with the disc labels facing up, the data side facing down. Then, install the output bin and bin holder into the top output bin position on the left side of the device. 1. Start the RoboRacer LS Duplex Utility software. 2. Select the Burn from Disc Image mode in the drop down menu. 3. Click the Go! button and you will see a display box that will ask you to choose several options. The first option is to select the image file to duplicate. Click the Browse button to find the image file. Then choose either CD or DVD media. Please make sure that the size of the image file to be used can fit on type of media being used. Type in how many copies are needed e.g. from 1 to 100, and then click the OK button to start the automatic disc burning process. NOTE: Lowering the write speed for audio CD s and video DVD;s will reduce the chance of failures. 19

26 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac Burn from Disc Image - continued 4. The screen will return to the main display and the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac will burn the number of discs requested. 5. When finished the display will show the job as successful and the RoboRacer LS Duplex Utility will be ready for the next job. 20

27 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac LightScribe Labeling The following shows you how to print a batch of LightScribe labels using the LightScribe mode of the RoboRacer LS Duplex Utility. Before starting, load the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac with LightScribe media, with the LightScribe portion facing down (label side of disc). 1. Open Nero Express Essentials and choose the Print LightScribe Label icon on the left side menu and then click on the Print LightScribe Label option on the right side of the menu. If there is no Print LightScribe Label icon on the left side menu, click the arrow button on the left side of the screen to expand the side menu. In the recorder section select one of the Aleratec DVDRW 20A4H drives. If the drive is not selectable make sure that the Use Nero Image Recorder check box is not checked. After selecting the Aleratec DVDRW 20A4H drive the Print LightScribe Label icon should appear. 21

28 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac LightScribe Labeling - continued 2. After entering the LightScribe menu, the first screen you will see is the disc layout. Choose the print design from a file or create your own. When you are done, click Next. 3. In this screen, choose the print quality as well as the number of discs to print. When the settings have been completed, do not press the Print button; instead, go to the RoboRacer LS Duplex Utility main menu. NOTE: It is always recommended to use the Best setting for LightScribe Labeling jobs. 22

29 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac NOTE: For all LightScribe modes, Nero Cover Designer may be used instead of Nero Express to setup the LightScribe Label. If you are using Nero Cover Designer leave the software at the LightScribe Print Properties menu and do not press Print. 4. Open the RoboRacer LS Duplex Utility and choose the LightScribe Labeling mode from the drop down menu and then click Go! NOTE: You will occasionally see the following warning window appear. This is normal. Please ignore this warning message; it will be closed automatically. 23

30 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac LightScribe Labeling - continued The RoboRacer LS Duplex Utility, once started, will automatically select the proper drive for LightScribe operation and press the Print button on the Nero Express Menu. The Utility will then complete up to 99 consecutive LightScribe prints. 5. After completion, the RoboRacer LS Duplex Utility will return to its original status and a new job can be assigned. 24

31 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac Burn from Disc Image + LightScribe Labeling (Load Image from Hard Drive) To execute fully automatic LightScribe labeling and data burning, place target discs in the input bin with their LightScribe label side facing upward. Completed discs will be loaded in the lower output position. 1. First setup the LightScribe image to be printed by following the instructions described in the previous LightScribe section. After selecting your print quality and number of copies, do not press the Print button; instead leave the menu running in the background. The Nero screen should be similar to this: NOTE: It is always recommended to use the Best setting for LightScribe Labeling jobs. 2. Launch the RoboRacer LS Duplex Utility and select Burn from Disc Image + LightScribe Labeling in the dropdown menu and press Go! 25

32 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac Burn from Disc Image + LightScribe Labeling (Load Image from Hard Drive) - continued 3. In the next display: a. Select the type of disc media that you intend to use and b. Set the pathname of the image file that you would like to burn to disc. NOTE: Lowering the write speed for audio CD s and video DVD;s will reduce the chance of failures. Once these items have been set, press OK. NOTE: You will occasionally see the following warning window appear. This is normal. Please ignore this warning message; it will be closed automatically. The RoboRacer LS Duplex Utility will activate Nero and the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac will burn the data image file and print the LightScribe label on up to 99 consecutive discs. 26

33 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac Duplication Modes Duplication mode is for quick duplication using an existing master source disc. There are two duplication modes in the RoboRacer LS Duplex Utility. The first mode, Copy Disc, will do data disc burning. The second mode, Copy Disc + LightScribe Labeling, will burn data discs and also print LightScribe print labels directly on the discs. Copy Disc 1. Setup the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac in the following manner: a. Place a source disc to be copied in the input bin. Place disc with the label side up, the data side down. It must be the first disc loaded. b. Place the number of blank discs needed, label side facing up burning side facing down, on top of the source disc and align the discs. c. Place either the 50 or 100-disc output bin in with bin holder into the upper output bin location on the left side. 2. Launch the RoboRacer LS Duplex Utility, and select Copy Disc from the dropdown menu and press Go!. 3. The duplication options screen will appear and will have the following information: a. An automatically generated image path. This path can be changed to any valid path that you wish, but the default path displayed is there to speed the setup process. b. Please select the type of media (CD or DVD). c. Choose the number of copies to create. 27

34 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac Duplication Modes Copy Disc - continued d. Click the Delete Image File checkbox if you do not want to keep the image of the source disc after you have finished copying. NOTE: Lowering the write speed for audio CD s and video DVD;s will reduce the chance of failures. 4. When you have completed choosing settings, click OK and the automatic disc duplication will begin. 28

35 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac Copy Disc + LightScribe Labeling (Automatic Master Image Loading) 1. Setup for Copy Disc + Label: a. Place the source disc label face up/ data side down, in the input bin. b. Then, load blank LightScribe media label face up in the input bin. c. Place a 50-Disc output bin and bin holder into the upper output bin slot. d. Place a 50 or 100-disc output bin and bin holder into the lower output bin slot. 2. Launch Nero Express or Nero Cover Designer to setup the label to be printed. Choose the print quality and number of copies to be made from this menu. Leave the final Nero menu without pressing the Print button. Nero Express Nero Cover Designer NOTE: It is always recommended to use the Best setting for LightScribe Labeling jobs. 3. Launch the RoboRacer LS Duplex Utility software and select Copy Disc + LightScribe Labeling from the drop down menu and press Go!. 4. The duplication options screen will appear and will contain the following information: a. An automatically generated image path. This path can be changed to any valid path that you wish, but the default path displayed is there to speed the setup process. b. Please select the type of media you will be using (CD or DVD). 29

36 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac Copy Disc + LightScribe Labeling (Automatic Master Image Loading) - continued c. Click the Delete Image File checkbox if you do not want to keep the image of the source disc after you have finished copying. NOTE: Lowering the write speed for audio CD s and video DVD;s will reduce the chance of failures. 5. When finished choosing settings, click OK and the automatic disc duplication and LightScribe label printing will begin. NOTE: You will occasionally see the following warning window appear. This is normal. Please ignore this warning message; it will be closed automatically. 30

37 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac Getting Acquainted with the RoboRacer LS Duplex Utility Software 1. With the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac displaying both drives in My Computer, Open the RoboRacer LS Duplex Utility software by doubleclicking the RoboRacer LS Duplex icon NOTE: You will not be able to run the RoboRacer LS Duplex Utility if Windows has not recognized both drives of the device. The Screen shown below will be displayed. The RoboRacer LS Duplex Automation tab contains the following: B A D C A. The current operation that the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac is running will be displayed in the white box area. (shown blank here) B. The upper left corner displays the drives being used by the software. 31

38 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac Getting Acquainted with the RoboRacer LS Duplex Utility Software - continued C. The drop down menu allows you to choose what device mode you would like to use. There are five modes to choose from: 1. Burn from Disc Image 2. LightScribe Labeling 3. Burn from Disc Image + LightScribe Labeling 4. Copy Disc 5. Copy Disc + LightScribe Labeling Both Copy Disc and Copy Disc + LightScribe Labeling are modes designed for quick duplication using an existing master source disc. D. The Go! button selects the mode that is currently chosen in the drop down menu. To abort an operation in progress, you must either press the Cancel button or close and restart the application. NOTE: Click the Aleratec logo to go to the Aleratec website. Click the Buy Media button to go to Aleratec s media webpage for an excellent selection of duplicator grade LightScribe blank media. 2. The Utilities tab manually operates the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/ Mac. A B C D E F G H A. The Remove Top Disc button ejects the top drive tray and rotates the drive tray arm to the side allowing the hinged part of the tray to drop to the reject disc position. 32

39 Using the RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac B. The Eject Top Disc button will open the top drive tray and lower the drive tray arm to the top output disc position. C. The Load Top Disc button will eject the drive tray and activate the disc loading mechanism causing a disc to drop into the top drive tray. The drive tray will then close. D. The Close Top Tray button will retract the top drive tray. E. The Remove Bottom Disc button will eject the lower drive tray and move the drive tray arm to the reject disc position. F. The Eject Bottom Disc button will open the lower drive tray and lower the drive tray arm to the lower output disc position. G. The Close Bottom Tray button will retract the lower drive tray. H. The Demo Mode button is used to test the device and view the disc flipping capability of your DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac, place a disc in the input bin and press the Demo Mode button. The display box Starting Demo Mode will appear; click the OK button and the RoboRacer will complete one disc flipping cycle. If a test disc is successfully loaded in the top drive, flipped and loaded in the lower drive, ejected to the lower output bin, then your DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac is ready to use! If a disc jams in the input mechanism or if a foreign object has stopped the input mechanism from returning to its proper position remove all of the discs and any foreign object from the input bin and use the Load Top Disc button to reset the input mechanism. Recommended Media For best results we recommend Aleratec LightScribe Duplicator Grade DVD and CD media. For complete details go to / lightscribe-media.html. 33

40 Glossary Capacity The maximum capacity of the is 100 discs. When doing LightScribe printing, Nero can only complete 99 consecutive discs. When doing disc burns, the RoboRacer LS Utility can complete 100 consecutive discs. Demo Mode Is a mode that will cycle discs thru the RoboRacer movements without writing on or labeling the discs. There does not need to be discs loaded in the unit to run this mode. Pressing the Demo Mode button will only cycle the RoboRacer once. Using Alt+D will put the device in an infinite loop. Destination Drive Is the drive location for writing information copied from a source disc. Disc Loading Mechanism The disc loading mechanism holds up to 100 discs and loads one disc at a time into the top drive. Drive Tray Arm There are 2 drive tray arms on the RoboRacer to control ejecting discs from the trays of each drive. They have three positions available; up (position 0), eject (position 1), discard (position 2). Extended Contrast For making LightScribe labels darker, the LightScribe Control Panel is a separate application that runs in the Windows taskbar. In the Settings tab, under the Modify Contrast Settings: you can select the option bubble This will make your labels darker, but you will experience a longer label time. This setting will make any print quality darker than the standard settings. 34

41 Glossary Guide Rod A clear alignment rod. Four are placed on the top of the to keep the stack of discs in place. The short rods are for disc stacks of around 50, and the long rods are for 100 disc stacks. Image (Image File) An image file is used to duplicate an entire disc and contains not only the data files of a disc but also other data such as boot code, structures, and other items. Image Recorder Is a virtual device used to copy the source data into an image file. Install Shield Wizard (Installer) Is an easy to use software application that manages and runs the installation of other software. ISO ISO stands for International Organization for Standardization, this an archive file of an optical disc. LightScribe Disc LightScribe media is special disc media that allows a LightScribe DVDRW drive to laser burn a label on the label side of a LightScribe disc. Nero Cover Designer Is a Nero application that is only used for creating labels. Nero Express Essentials Is the wizard that allows the user to easily access the multiple burning functions of the Nero software. NRG Nero Image File is a proprietary file format used by Nero Express for disc burning. 35

42 Glossary Output Bin An translucent holder that receives the finished discs. It is similar to the cover of a disc spindle cover (cakebox). Output Bin Holder This is the black plastic hoop that is placed into the left side of the RoboRacer. There are two slot positions available, one for the upper drive and one for the lower drive disc output. The Output bin is placed inside this hoop. Output Disc Position This is the middle height position (position 1) of the drive tray, this guides a disc into the output bin. Print Quality There are three standard levels of darkness (contrast) available. In Nero, the lower quality (Draft) will have the lightest appearance and take the least amount of time to create. The highest quality (Best) will produce the darkest label but will also take the most time to print. Reject Disc Position This position is the lowest position the motor arm will move to (position 2). It will allow the drive tray to fall completely down, causing any disc in the drive tray to be discarded. Source Drive Is the drive location where the original disc media to be copied is placed. Spindle (Media Spindle) A media spindle is for efficient storage of a stack discs so they are easily accessed without disrupting the stack. 36

43 Technical Support After reading this User Guide, if you need additional assistance with this product, please contact Aleratec Technical Support. Our technical staff will be happy to assist you, but they may need your help to better assist you. Calling Aleratec Technical Support without all the necessary information can be both time consuming and frustrating. Therefore, please try to have the following information ready before calling: 1. Part Number - the part number is located on the bottom of the DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac. 2. Serial Number - the serial number is located on the back of the DVD/ CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac. 3. Troubles - your questions about the DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac. Please provide enough information about your problems so our technical staff can recreate and diagnose it. Technical Support Addresses and Phone Numbers XX By [email protected] XX By Telephone: 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. XX Access is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, via: The World Wide Web at: FAX at:

44 Service and Support Aleratec, Inc., Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty covers defects encountered in the course of normal use of this product and does not apply to damage from improper use, abuse, accidents, unauthorized service, or inadequate packaging when shipping the product to Aleratec, Inc. Aleratec, Inc. provides the following limited warranty for this product only if the product was originally purchased for use, not re-sale, from Aleratec, Inc., an Aleratec, Inc. authorized dealer or distributor, or any other Aleratec, Inc. approved reseller for this product. This product is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of one year from the date of your original purchase. If the product fails during normal and proper use within the warranty period, Aleratec, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no cost (except shipping and insurance). This limited warranty does not include service to repair damage from improper installation, accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, or modifications to the subsystem, or by any other causes unrelated to defective materials or workmanship. 38

45 Service and Support Please NOTE: This Warranty is valid only within the United States and Puerto Rico, and applies only to products that are new and unopened on the date of purchase. For areas outside the United States and Puerto Rico, contact the authorized dealer from whom you purchased this product to determine which warranty, if any, applies. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONSTITUTES YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, AND THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF ALERATEC, INC., AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OF ITEMS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement, with new or refurbished components, as provided in this Limited Warranty. Aleratec, Inc. shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special incidental products or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, any loss of data or loss of profits or business, regardless of the form of action or theory of liability resulting from any defect in, or use of, this product (even if Aleratec, Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages). In any event, the liability of Aleratec, Inc. under this Limited Warranty, for damages to you or any third party, regardless of the form of action or theory of liability, shall not exceed the purchase price you paid for this product. Some states do not allow limitations of the disclaimer of implied warranties, the period an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the exclusions and limitations stipulated in this Limited Warranty may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. 39

46 Service and Support To Obtain Warranty Service: You must ship your subsystem to the authorized dealer where your subsystem was purchased within the one year warranty period and no later than thirty days after discovery of claimed defect, whichever occurs first. In either case, you must provide proof of original purchase before any warranty service can be performed. Products and parts provided as a result of warranty service may be other than new but will be in good working order and become your property at the time of exchange. At the same time, the exchanged products or parts become the property of Aleratec, Inc. When shipping the subsystem for service, you agree to insure the Duplicator, to prepay shipping charges, and to use the original shipping container or equivalent. Any service outside the scope of this limited warranty shall be at Aleratec, Inc. s or its Authorized Service Provider s rates and terms then in effect. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 40

47 Technical Support FAX Back Form Aleratec, Inc. Technical Support Fax Back Form Please record the following information to help expedite any warranty claim: Model No.: Serial No.: Date Purchased: Place of Purchase: To: Technical Support Group FAX: FROM: FAX: RE: TEL: DATE: # OF PAGES: I am experiencing the following problems with my DVD/CD RoboRacer LS Duplex Win/Mac: By answering these questions, your problem will be solved more rapidly. Make copies as necessary. You can reach us electronically at: com on the internet. 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. 41

48 Document Number: _ENG_Rev. C Copyright 2011 Specifications subject to change without notice. Aleratec, Inc Owensmouth Avenue Chatsworth, CA U.S.A.