Aleratec 14 Bluray DVD CD Tower Publisher HLS Duplicator Quick Start Guide

QUICK START GUIDE
Aleratec \f:4 Bl\b-ray/DVD/CD 
Tower P\bblisher HLS™ 
Part No. 260\f65  

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Welcome!
Congratulations on\A your purchase of \Aan Aleratec \f:4 Blu\bray/\ADVD/CD 
Tower Publisher HLS,\A considered by ind\Austry experts to b\Ae one of the 
finest Blu\bray/DVD/C\AD Duplicators avai\Alable.
The entire Aleratec team is co\Ammitted to providi\Ang you with courte\Aous 
service. Our knowl\Aedgeable staff wil\Al strive to make o\Awning and 
operating your new\A Aleratec \f:4 Blu\bray/\ADVD/CD Tower Publisher HLS \A
a pleasant experie\Ance.
For more detailed \Ainformation...

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Product Features
The \f:4 Blu\bray/DVD/\ACD Tower Publisher HLS \Ais a versatile Blu\b\Aray disc 
recorder and dupli\Acator.
 •Fast recording spe\Aed for high\bvolume \Acopying.
 •Copies four Blu\bray\A BDs, DVDs or CDs s\Aimultaneously.
 •Simple operation.
 •Included software \Afor a smooth dupli\Acation process and\A trouble\bfree 
operation.
 •Burns LightScribe l\Aabels directly on \ADVD or CD LightScr\Aibe discs; 
no messy ink\bjet ca\Artridges to replac\Ae or paper labels \Ato...

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Installation and O\cperation
Installation
Your Aleratec 1:4 Blu-ray/DVD/CD Tower Publisher HLS is equipped with an USB 
3.0 port that is a bridge to its three Blu-ray recorders. If your PC does not have an 
USB 3.0 port available you will need to install the PCI Express USB 3.0 host adapter 
(included) before you can use your 1:4 Blu-ray/DVD/CD Tower Publisher HLS. For 
best results we recommend using the host adapter included.
Please follow the instructions below to install the PCI...

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Your PCI Express Host Adapter (included):
5. Remove the slot cover of the PCI-Express slot; save the screw for use in 
attaching your included USB 3.0 card.  

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Installation \b continued
6. Secure the host adapter bracket to the system frame with the attaching screw 
removed in step 5.
7. You now have two USB 3.0 ports in your computer.
8. Replace the cover of your system.
9. Reconnect the power cord.  

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10. Insert the USB 3.0 cable included in one of the ports in the host adapter you just 
installed.
11. Insert the other end of the USB 3.0 cable to the USB 3.0 port in the back of your 1:4 
Blu-ray/DVD/CD Tower Publisher HLS.
12. Check the red Voltage Selector Switch on the back of your 1:4 Blu-ray/DVD/CD 
Tower Publisher HLS.
13. Connect the power cord and power on the 1:4 Blu-ray/DVD/CD Tower Publisher 
HLS.
14. Restart your computer.
15. During OS boot up, Windows will display the...

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Software Installat\cion
Sim\bltaneo\bs LightS\ccribe Disc Labeling
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”...

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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.  

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Sim\bltaneo\bs LightS\ccribe Disc Labeling \b continued 
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.
8. Insert discs into each of the recorders you wish to use, with the label side facing 
down (shiny side facing up) and then click “OK.” The LightScribe process will 
begin on each selected recorder.