Aleratec 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU HLX User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
Aleratec
1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU HLX™
Part No. 260164

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Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of an Aleratec 1:3 Copy
Cruiser BLU HLX, considered by industry experts to be one of the
finest BD/DVD/CD duplicators available.
The entire Aleratec team is committed to providing you with
courteous service. Our knowledgeable staff will strive to make
owning and operating your new Aleratec 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU
HLX a pleasant experience.
This Quick Start Guide will lead you step-by step through the
basic operation procedures of your 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU HLX.
For more detailed information on configuring and applying your
1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU HLX , please refer to the “Help” tab in the
software included on the Installation CD.
We at Aleratec appreciate your selection of our product, and wish
you great success and enjoyment of your new 1:3 Copy Cruiser
BLU HLX.
Included Items
1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU HLX•
Power Cord•
eSATA Cable•
PCI Express eSATA Host Adapter•
Quick Start Guide (this document)•
Installation CD•
Registration Card•

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Product Features
The 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU HLX is a versatile Blu-ray disc
recorder and duplicator.
Fast recording speed for high-volume copying.•
Copies three Blu-ray BDs, DVDs or CDs simultaneously.•
Simple operation.•
Included software for a smooth duplication process and•
trouble-free operation.
Burns LightScribe labels directly on DVD or CD LightScribe•
discs; no messy ink-jet cartridges to replace or paper labels to
stick to your discs.
Scalable - Quadruple your capacity to 12 discs with optional•
host adapter (Part No. 240137), or double your capacity to 6
discs with included host adapter - just plug optional 260164’s
into your PC using these host adapters.
Key Items on the
1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU HLX
Note: Choose a Good Location
Allow adequate clearance for moving parts.1.
Do not place near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or2.
in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical
vibration or shock.
Good care will help assure maximum product life. Improper3.
operating environment and misuse may void the warranty.
Power
Switch
Blu-ray
BD/DVD/CD
Recorders
(3)

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Installation and Operation
Installation
Your Aleratec 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU HLX is equipped with an eSATA port
that is a bridge to its three Blu-ray recorders. If your PC does not have an
eSATA port available you will need to install the PCI Express eSATA host
adapter (included) before you can use your 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU HLX. For
best results we recommend using the host adapter included.
Please follow the instructions below to install the PCI Express eSATA host
adapter.
Power off your system.1.
Disconnect the power cable from the outlet to cut all power to the system.2.
Remove the cover of your system.3.
Locate an unused PCI-Express slot for the eSATA host adapter. The4.
empty slot should look like this:

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Your PCI Express Host Adapter (included):
Remove the slot cover of the PCI-Express slot; save the screw for use5.
in attaching your included eSATA card.

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Installation - continued
Secure the host adapter bracket to the system frame with the attaching6.
screw removed in step 5.
You now have two eSATA ports in your computer.7.
Replace the cover of your system.8.
Reconnect the power cord.9.

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Insert the eSATA cable included in one of the ports in the host adapter you10.
just installed.
Insert the other end of the eSATA cable to the eSATA port in the back of11.
your 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU HLX.
Connect the power cord and power on the 1:3 Copy Cruiser BLU HLX.12.
Restart your computer.13.
During OS boot up, Windows will display the “Found New Hardware14.
Wizard” for the “Mass Storage Controller”.
Select “Install from a list or specic location (Advanced)” and click “Next”; 15.
make sure the software and documentation CD is in the CDROM drive in
your computer.
Select “Search for the best driver in these locations” and check “Include this16.
location in the search:”; then uncheck the other boxes.
Type in D:\ (If your CD-ROM/DVD is D:\), then click “Browse”.17.
Specify a location, for example:18.
D:\SATAExpress_2Port\Sil3132\WinXP_2000_2003_NT
and click “OPEN”, then “OK”.
When the wizard indicates that it found a driver for the device, click “Next”.19.
The wizard will now copy the required les to the system and start the 20.
Driver. After starting the driver the wizard will display a completion dialog;
click “Finish” to exit the wizard.
Go to My Computer and you should see the three Blu-ray drives in your 1:321.
Copy Cruiser BLU HLX.
Note: Detailed instructions and information on using the Roxio software
is included in the software’s Help section.

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Simultaneous LightScribe 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 specic information at the back of this Quick Start
Guide.
Launch the DVD/CD Label Maker from the Acoustica program group in1.
your Start menu.
When the program rst starts, you will be presented with the “new label” 2.
wizard. Click on the “Cancel” button to close the wizard and you will see
the label design workspace.
If you have already designed a label you wish to use, select the saved
project from the “File > Open” dialog box and skip to step 6.
To design a new label, choose the appropriate mode from the drop-3.
down box shown. “Full Mode” allows you to use the maximum area of
the disc for your label.

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You may use one of the included backgrounds (Backgrounds tab) or4.
you may use any other image you may have as a background (“Art
Browse” tab).
Add text to the label using the “Text” tool, and basic shapes can be5.
added with “Shape.”
When you are ready to begin labeling, click on the “LightScribe”6.
button.

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Simultaneous LightScribe Disc Labeling - continued
Click to place a check mark next to each recorder that will be used for7.
labeling. Choose the desired print quality (the “Best” setting yields the
highest contrast). Press “Print” to continue.
Insert discs into each of the recorders you wish to use, with the label8.
side facing down (shiny side facing up) and then click “OK.” The
LightScribe process will begin on each selected recorder.