Aleratec 116 HDD Copy Cruiser IDESATA HighSpeed Duplicator User Guide

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Introduction
Key Items 
 
1:24 HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA High-Speed 
Part Number: 350133
 
Display Panel(see page 6)Controller
Target Drive Bays 
Target Drive Bays
Source Drive Bay 
Power Switch
Drive ActivityLights
Drive Bay  Handle
Drive Bay Locks
Power LED  
						

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Introduction
HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA High-Speed Copy Controller 
Display Panel and Buttons
(Actual display may vary from illustration)
1. LCD display shows all functions and messages
2. OK button is used to execute a selected function, or enter a menu 
3. ESC button is used to cancel a selected function, or exit a menu
4. UP arrow is used to scroll backward through functions or menus
5. DOWN arrow is used to scroll forward through functions or menus
HDD  Cruiser
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OK
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Duplicator Stand Installation Instructions (350131 only) 
1. Front Stands
2. Back Stands  
						

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Precautions
Before installing your HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA High-Speed, please read the 
following.
Installation
Avoid placing the HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA High-Speed in a location subject to:
• High humidity
• High temperature
• Excessive dust
• Mechanical vibration
• Direct sunlight
• Electromagnetic radiation
Power
This product has two auto switching PSUs.
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. Disconnect the AC power cord from the outlet if the product is not used for an 
extended period of time. 
4. Proper care will help assure maximum product life. Improper operating 
environment and misuse may void the warranty. 
Operation
Do not move the HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA High-Speed during operation. This 
may cause a malfunction or other undesirable results.
Avoid exposing the unit to sudden changes in temperature as condensation may 
form inside the HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA High-Speed. Should the surrounding 
temperature suddenly rise while the HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA High-Speed 
is on, wait at least one hour before turning off the power. Operating the duplicator 
immediately after a sudden increase in temperature may result in a malfunction.
Transportation
Keep the original packing materials for future moving or shipping of the HDD Copy 
Cruiser IDE/SATA High-Speed. Replacement packaging may incur charge.  
						

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Overview
Power Up Sequence
During the normal power-up sequence of the HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA High-
Speed, the following information will be displayed.
• Figure 1 shows the searching of the station head.
• Figure 2 shows the first function.
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OKAleratec
Searching Station
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OK1. Copy  
						

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Overview
Main Menu
There are eleven main menu items that can be seen in the HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/
SATA High-Speed Controller Display Panel. These are:
   
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OKAleratec 1. Copy
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OKAleratec 2. Compare
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OKAleratec 3. Copy+Compare
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OKAleratec 4. Overwrite
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OKAleratec 5. Utility
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OKAleratec 6. Setup
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Subfunctions
The “Overwrite” menu has six subfunctions. These are:
The “Utility” menu has three subfunctions. These are:
4.1 Quick Overwrite
4.2 Full Overwrite
4.3 3-Pass
4.4 3-Pass + Verify
4.5 . 7-Pass Overwrite
4.6 Secure Erase
5.1 Show HDD Info
5.2 Update System
5.3 System Info
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OKAleratec 4. Overwrite
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OKAleratec 5. Utility  
						

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Overview
Subfunctions
The “Setup” menu has nine subfunctions. These are:
6.1 Copy Area
6.2 Skip Error
6.3 Erase Master
6.1.1 System and Files
6.1.2 ALL Partitions
6.4 Unknown Format
6.5 Transfer Rate
6.6 Buzzer
6.7 Language
6.8 Advanced Setup
6.9 Restore Default
6.1.3 Whole HDD
6.3.1 Disable
6.3.2 Enable
6.4.1 Copy Unknown
6.4.2 Skip Unknown
6.8.1 Wait HDD Time
6.8.2 Copy HPA area
6.6.1 Turn On
6.6.2 Mute
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OKAleratec 6. Setup
6.7.1 English
6.7.2 Chinese  
						

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Using the HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA High-Speed 
Loading and Unloading Hard Drives
A.  Loading IDE Hard Drives
1. Remove the top cover of an included IDE HDD Tray by sliding it toward the 
rear of the tray.  
2. Connect the tray’s Molex power connector to your IDE hard drive’s power port. 
3. Connect the tray’s IDE (PATA) data connector to your IDE hard drive’s data 
(PATA) port.
4. Carefully fold the PATA ribbon cable underneath the hard drive and place the 
hard drive into the tray. 
5. Press down gently until the hard drive is fully within the tray.
6. Slide the top cover back onto the tray until it snaps into place.
7. Unlock the HDD Bay.
8. Insert the tray into the HDD Bay and push in firmly until the tray is flush.
9. Lock the HDD Bay.
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Using the HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA High-Speed 
Loading and Unloading Hard Drives
B.  Loading SATA Hard Drives
1. Remove the top cover of an included SATA HDD Tray by sliding it toward the 
rear of the tray. 
2. Carefully place the hard drive into the tray with the top of the drive facing up 
and the drive’s SATA port facing the back of the tray. 
3. Align the hard drive’s SATA port with the tray’s SATA connector.
4. Gently slide the hard drive toward the rear of the tray until the SATA connector 
is fully docked. 
5. Slide the top cover back onto the tray until it snaps into place.
6. Unlock the HDD Bay.
7. Insert the tray into the HDD Bay and push in firmly until the tray is flush.
8. Lock the HDD Bay. 
C.  Unloading Hard Drive Trays from the Unit
1. Unlock the HDD Bay. 
2. Pull the HDD Tray handle up and gently pull the tray out.
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Using the HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/SATA High-Speed 
Main Menu
Copy
The “Copy” function performs a copy from a source HDD to one or more target 
HDDs. The target HDDs must be at least as large as the source. The HDD Copy 
Cruiser IDE/SATA High-Speed will copy every block of capacity on the source 
HDD. 
1. Load the source HDD and the target HDDs into the HDD Copy Cruiser IDE/
SATA High-Speed. The system will auto-detect the hard drives. After the drives 
have been detected, a screen similar to the one below will be displayed. 
Note: Before copying be sure that the capacity of the target HDD is equal to or larger than the source hard drive. 
2. Press OK to start copying. The system will auto-detect the hard drives. The 
following information will be displayed. 
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OKAleratec 1. Copy 
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OKSearching Source
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OKAnalyzing Source
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OKCopy 50.9 G1 Target Ready