Aleratec DVD/CD Disc Repair Plus User manual

USER GUIDE
Aleratec
DVD/CD Disc Repair Plus™
Part No.’s 240131
240132

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to change without notice.
This manual is copyright with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws,
this manual may not be copied, except in the normal use of the product(s)
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Copyright© 2008
Aleratec, Inc.
9851 Owensmouth Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311 U.S.A.
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Aleratec™, DVD/CD Disc Repair Plus™ are trademarks of Aleratec, Inc.
Please record the following information to help expedite any warranty
claim:
Model No. _____________________________
Date Purchased ________________________________________________
Place of Purchase ______________________________________________

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Table of Contents
Introduction.......................................................................................1
Product Features .....................................................................................1
Disc Types Supported .............................................................................1
Precautions..............................................................................................1
Key Items – DVD/CD Disc Repair Plus.................................................2
Technical Tips...................................................................................3
Minor Damage........................................................................................3
Major Damage ........................................................................................3
Disc Cleaning Procedure.................................................................4
Disc Repair Procedure.....................................................................6
Disc Buffing Procedure....................................................................7
Product Specifications.....................................................................8
Maintenance......................................................................................8
Consumable Refills ..........................................................................8
Technical Support ............................................................................9
Service and Support.......................................................................10
Technical Support FAX Back Form...............................................13

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the DVD/CD Disc Repair Plus. Please read this
User Guide thoroughly before using this product.
Product Features
Repairs minor scratches, scrapes, and abrasions•
Removesngerprints,dust,andstains•
Forms a protective layer on the disc•
Hands-free operation during cleaning/repairing process•
Supports 12 cm and 8 cm discs•
User-friendly operation with automatic timer•
Disc Types Supported
Standard sized (5 inch/12 cm) and Mini (3 inch/8 cm) discs•
DVD-Video Discs, DVD-ROMs, DVD±Rs, DVD±RWs•
Audio CDs, Karaoke CDs, CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and other•
optical discs
Precautions
Choose an appropriate location to install and operate the system.•
Allow adequate clearance for moving parts.•
Do not place near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a•
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibrations or
shock.
Disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet if the product is not used for•
an extended period of time.
Proper care will help assure maximum product life. Improper operating•
environment and misuse may void the warranty.

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Introduction
Key Items – DVD/CD Disc Repair Plus
Note: Choose a Good Location
Allow adequate clearance for moving parts.1.
Do not place near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place2.
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
Good care will help assure maximum product life. Improper operating3.
environment and misuse may void the warranty.
Top Cover
Clean Button
Repair Button
LED Indicator
Open Button
Cleaning Kit
Repair Kit
Buffing Pads

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Technical Tips
Before starting any procedure, inspect the disc to be repaired to determine
the type of procedure needed. It is generally recommended to begin with the
DiscCleaningprocedurerst,andifnecessarymovetothemoreintensive
procedures.
Use the following as general guidelines for using your DVD/CD Disc
Repair Plus system:
Minor Damage
The following symptoms may indicate minor damage: scrambled screen,
signalskipping,abnormalnoise,unstablesignal,orcannotreadle.
Recommendations: Preform the Disc Cleaning procedure, then test the disc
forimprovements.Ifdiscisnotsufcientlyrestored,followwiththeDisc
Repair procedure.
Major Damage
Symptoms indicating Major Damage include frozen screen, no sound, no
loading, system, or drive is not accessible.
Recommendations: First clean the disc with the Disc Cleaning procedure.
Next,usetheDiscBufngprocedureandnishwiththeDiscRepair
procedure.
Check for improvements to the disc’s condition. If not repaired, repeat the
DiscRepairprocedureuntilthediscissufcientlyrestored.

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Disc Cleaning Procedure
The Disc Cleaning procedure removes surface contaminants such as dust,
dirt,ngerprints,smudges,smearsandstains.
Open the kit and remove the cleaning head marked “WET”.1.
Remove the cleaning head cover and then use the plastic2.
end of the brush to remove the cleaning head and the
spring.
Removethecleaningsolutionfromthekit.Then,llthe3.
cleaning unit with solution until 80% full.
Note: Upon initial use, a sharp object such as a safety
pin must be used to puncture the mouth of the bottle.
Then replace the spring and the cleaning head.4.
Open the top cover and place the cleaning heads marked5.
“WET” and “DRY” in their respective places, as indicated
on the machine. Once in, rotate each of them in a
counterclockwise direction until secure.

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Disc Cleaning Procedure
Insert the disc (data-side facing downward) and then close6.
the top cover.
Press the CLEAN button to begin the cleaning process,7.
which lasts approximately 20 seconds. The machine will
automaticallystopwhenthecleaningprocesshasnished.
Once the disc is cleaned, press the OPEN button and8.
remove the disc.
Re-attach the cleaning head cover.9.
Note: During continuous usage, the “Dry” cleaning
head will gather moisture. If it becomes too damp,
either replace it with another dry cleaning head or
discontinue use until it is sufficiently dry.

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Disc Repair Procedure
The Disc Repair procedure is used to polish scratches, scrapes, and other
abrasions. It also adds a protective layer to the disc.
Open the top cover by pressing the OPEN button.1.
Remove both of the circular repair heads from the repair2.
protective kit.
Rotate the repair units in a counterclockwise motion until3.
secure.
Place 3 drops of the repair protective solution on the side of4.
the repair head marked “WET”.
Insert the disc (data-side facing downward) and then close5.
the top cover.
Press the REPAIR button to begin the repairing process,6.
which lasts approximately two minutes. The machine will
automatically stop when the process is complete.
Press OPEN to remove the disc.7.
Gentlywipethediscwiththeincludedmicroberclothto8.
remove any residue remaining from the repair process.
Check for improvements in the ability to play/read the disc.9.
Ifthedischasnotbeensufcientlyrecovered,repeatthe
Disc Repair procedure.

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Disc Buffing Procedure
TheDiscBufngprocedureisintendedforthemostseverelydamaged
discs. This process, which removes a small amount of plastic from the disc,
allows deeper levels of damage to be repaired.
RemovethepinkBufngunitsfromtheproductpackaging.1.
Note: Buffing heads must be mounted onto clear
plastic bases prior to use. Use the plastic end of the
brush tool to pry each of the two Repair heads into its
base. Install each Buffing head onto a base, pressing
down gently until they snap into place.
InstalltheassembledBufngheadsintothemotorized2.
repair unit and rotate counter-clockwise to secure them.
Insert the disc (data-side facing downward) and close the3.
top cover.
PresstheREPAIRbuttontobegintheBufngprocess.4.
It will run for approximately two minutes and stop
automatically when complete.
Press the OPEN button to remove the disc, then follow5.
with the Disc Repair Procedure (see page 6) to create a
protective layer on your disc.

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Product Specifications
Power Input 110~120 VAC•
Adapter Output DC 9V, 500 mA•
Dimensions (inches) 6 1/4 in. x 5 3/8 in. x 1 1/2 in.•
15 7/8 cm. x 13 3/4 cm. x 3 3/4 cm.•
Weight 0.66 lb. /0.3 kg.•
Maintenance
The motorized disc repair unit can be cleaned with a non-abrasive cloth
dampened with isopropyl alcohol or ammonia-free glass cleaner. Do not use
solvents.
When the Repair or Cleaning heads become dirty, clean them with the
includedbrushand/orrinsewithwater,allowingsufcientdryingtime
before use.
IftheBufngheadsbecomesoiled,usetheincludedbrushtoremoveany
accumulated matter.
For best results, replace the various components according to the following
schedule:
Cleaning Heads 220 uses
Repair Heads 20-25 uses
BufngHeads 10-20uses
Consumable Refills
ThefollowingrellsfortheDVD/CDDiscRepairPlusareavailable:
AleratecDVD/CDDiscRepairRellValuePack,partno.240138.

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Technical Support
Technical Support Addresses and Phone Numbers
By e-mail:X[email protected]
By Telephone:X1-818-678-0484
TechnicalSupportGroupcanbereached8:00AMto5:00PM,Pacic
Time, Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. holidays.
Please try to call from a phone near your product.
Access is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, via:X
The World Wide Web at: www.aleratec.com
FAX at: 1-818-678-0483

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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
modicationstothesubsystem,orbyanyothercausesunrelatedtodefective
materials or workmanship.

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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prots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
speciclegalrights,andyoumayhaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto
state.

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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rst.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 Product,
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speciclegalrights;youmayalsohaveotherrights
which vary from state to state.

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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: [phone]
FROM: ______________________ FAX: ____________________________
E-MAIL: ______________________________________________________
RE: _________________________ TEL: ____________________________
DATE: ________________ # OF PAGES: ____________________________
I am experiencing the following problems with my DVD/CD Disc Repair Plus :
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By answering these questions, your problem will be solved more rapidly. Make
copies as necessary. You can reach us electronically at: www.aleratec.com on
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