Copystar LightScribe User manual

User Manual
For LightScribe Duplicator
V 3.5.4

WARNING!
THIS CD/DVD/BLU-RAY/LIGHTSCRIBE DUPLICATOR IS MEANT FOR BACK UP
AND DISTRIBUTION OF ORIGINAL DATAAUTHORED OR OWNED BY THE USER.
ANY DUPLICATED DISCS MADE FROM ATHIS CD/DVD/BLU-RAY/LIGHTSCRIBE
DUPLICATOR IS THE COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP OF THE AUTHOR OR COMPANY
WHICH OWNS THE SOURCE DISC. ANY UNAUTHORIZED COPYING, EDITING, OR
ANY PART THEREOF OF A COPYRIGHT DISC IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. WE
DISCOURAGE THE USE OF ANY SUCH ACTION THAT GIVES RISE TO CRIMINAL
INTENTAND PROSECUTION.
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SCOPE OF THE PRODUCTS INTENDED USE.
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Chapter 1: Introduction & Manual Overview……………………………….……… 1
¾Before you start………………………………………………………….……. 1
¾Package Content……………………………………………………………… 3
¾Chapter Overview……………………………………………………….……. 3
Chapter 2: Getting to know your system…………………………………………… 4
¾System Overview………………………………………………….………….. 4
¾LCD Front Panel………………………………………………………………. 5
¾Input Characters/Numbers…………………………………………………. 6
Chapter 3: Basic Operations……………………………………………………….. 7
¾Make Disc-to-Disc Copies……………………………………………………. 7
oSection 1: Selecting the Copy Source…………………………….…… 7
oSection 2: Making Copies from Reader (when the Reader is
selected as the source drive)……………………..................…………. 8
¾Make Hard Drive-to-Disc Copies………………………………………….. 11
oSection 1: Loading Master Disc content into the Hard Drive as a
partition/image…………....................................….……………………. 11
oSection 2: Selecting the Copy Source to the Hard Drive……………... 14
oSection 3: Making Copies from an existing partition/image of the
Hard Drive……………………..………….……………………………….. 14
¾Design and Printing Labels…………………………………………………... 18
oSection 1: Design your labels with LightScribe Template Labeler and
create a LightScribe Label CD …………………………….……………. 18
oSection 2: Selecting the Print Source of the system as the Reader… 22
oSection 3: Print copies of your LightScribe label with the LightScribe
Label CD you’ve created…………………………………………………. 24
¾Select the Duplication Speed.…..…………………………………………… 26
¾Mix Audio Tracks 28
¾Change the Setup settings………..…………………………………………. 34
Chapter 4: Menu Overview………………….……………………………………….. 36
Appendix A - LightScribe Software Setup Instruction…………………………….. 43
Appendix B: External Device (USB 2.0/Firewire 1394) Setup Guide (Optional) 45
Appendix C: Troubleshooting………………………………………………………... 46
¾Frequently Asked Questions…..…………………………………..………… 46
¾Error Code………………………….…..…………….……………………….. 48
Appendix D: Safety & Regulatory information……………………………………... 53

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Chapter 1: Introduction & Manual Overview
This system is a reliable, high performance, high speed, standalone manual tower system with
LightScribe printing feature. With its professional industrial design and simple beginner user
interface, it will make your disc publishing experience easier than ever.
Before you start:
Before you start using this system, please read the following to ensure proper operation:
1. Important Notice:
The type of system you purchase will determine the type of discs you are able to copy. For
example, if you purchased a CD only system, then you will only be able to copy onto
recordable CD formats. If you purchased a DVD system, then you can copy on to
recordable DVD and CD formats. If you purchased a Blu-ray system, then you can copy
onto recordable Blu-ray, DVD, and CD formats.
If you have a Blu-ray capable system, the terms CD or DVD can be substituted for Blu-ray
within the text of this user manual.
2. System Limitations:
The system will not copy any CD, DVD, or Blu-ray discs that have Copy Protection encoded
inside. Typically, the movies you purchase or rent from the store will contain copy protection.
In addition to the copy protection limitation, the system cannot copy across formats. This
means that you cannot copy a DVD master onto a recordable CD or vice versa. In addition,
you cannot copy the same formats if the discs have different maximum capacity
limitations. This means that you cannot copy a single layer DVD or Blu-ray Disc onto a
double/dual layer DVD or Blu-ray Disc or vice versa. The recordable blanks must be the
same format and maximum capacity as the master disc you intend to duplicate.
3. Temperature Warning:
If the system was stored in a location where the temperature dropped below 32⁰F (0⁰C)
within the past 24 hours, please leave the system in a warm room with temperatures at least
65⁰F (19⁰C) for 4 hours prior to powering it on for the first time. Failure to do so may cause
irreparable harm and prevent the system from functioning.
4. External Connection Warning:
If you have an external connection installed in your system, (USB/Firewire sticker(s) should
appear on your writer front drive panel(s) as an indicator). In order to operate the system
solely as a standalone unit (no connection to the computer), you have to make sure all of the
USB/Firewire connection(s) are off. If by any chance, the USB/Firewire connection(s) are on,
please refer to “Appendix A: Optional External Device (USB 2.0/Firewire 1394) Setup Guide”

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5. Maintenance:
It is very important to operate and keep the system in a dust free, clean environment since
dust is the number 1 killer for optical recording devices. Failure to do so may severely
damage your system. We strongly suggest you place an Air Cleaner next to the system and
constantly use theAir Duster (CanAir) to clear off any dust on the surface of the system.
Do not try to use the Air Duster to clean the system while the reader/writer trays
are open. In doing so, you may inadvertently blow dust into the recording device
and damage the recording device.
6. Proper Shutdown:
To avoid possible system failures, you need to shutdown the system properly. To shutdown
the system, you need to press the Up or Down Arrow button to “18. Shutdown”, then press
“ENT”/Enter and follow instructions on the screen to shutdown the system properly. Turning
off your system without performing this function will increase the risk of damaging your
system.

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Package Contents:
Quick Start Guide LightScribe Software
Installation CD
OR
Standard Operation User Manual Booklet or CD
Power Cord Cable
Chapter Overview:
Chapter 2: Getting to know your system
This chapter describes the physical features and instructions on how to operate your
system
Chapter 3: Basic Operations Guide
This chapter describes how to perform basic operations like Making Copies, Design and
Printing Labels, Changing Speed, etc.
Chapter 4: Menu Overview
This chapter describes what every function/setting does.
Appendix A: LightScribe Software Setup Instructions
This section provides easy walkthrough on how to install the LightScribe software
needed to generate the label files.
Appendix B: Optional External Device (USB 2.0/Firewire 1394) Setup Guide
This section describes how to enables one of many writers of your system as an external
writer for your PC via system’s USB interface.
Appendix C: Troubleshooting
This section provides many solutions on frequently asked questions and provides
insights on system error codes.
Appendix D: Safety & Regulatory information
This section provides environment, health, safety and other regulatory information.

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Chapter 2: Getting to know your system
System Overview
The below image is one representation of the duplicator casing. Your case’s outlook
may vary but will have similar principles.
Figure 1-1 System Controls and Display
The components shown in Figure 1-1 are:
1. System Power On/Off Button
2. Optical Disc Reader
(Referred to as “Reader” throughout this manual)
3. Optical Disc / LightScribe Label Writers
(Referred to as “Writer” throughout this manual)
4. Eject Button
5. Keypad
6. LCD Screen
7. System Ventilation Vents
8. Power Supply Fan
9. Ventilation Fans
10. Power Voltage Switch (110v/220v) (not available on all models)
11. Power Supply On/Off Switch (not available on all models)
12. USB/Firewire Connection (not available on all models)
13. Stability Feet (not available on all models)

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LCD Front Panel
*The below image is for reference only. Your key assignment and appearance may differ.
: Up (Menu/Option Scroll Up)
: Down (Menu/Option Scroll Down)
: Enter; OK; Execute the function
:Escape; go back to the previous function

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Input Characters/Numbers
When you operate this system, there are cases when a number or a name is required to be
entered by you. Such cases could be entering the Counter quantity or a Hard Drive
Partition/Image name.
To enter an alpha numeric character, you need to use the up or down button to scroll through
varies numbers or letters then use the “ENT”/Enter or “ESC”/Escape button to move the cursor
position right or left. Once you’ve finished, move the cursor to OK and press the “ENT”/Escape
button.
Example below is meant of illustration purpose on entering a partition name. For
detail procedure on how to create a new partition/image, please refer to Section 1:
Loading Master Disc content into the Hard Drive as a partition/image of “Making
Hard Drive-to-Disc Copies” on page 11.
For example, if you want to enter a partition name of “FUN1”, do the following:
a) Press the down button repeatedly until “F” is displayed.
b) Press the “ENT”/Enter button once to move the cursor to the next position.
c) Press the down button repeatedly until “U” is displayed.
d) Press the “ENT”/Enter button once to move the cursor to the next position.
e) Press the down button repeatedly until “N” is displayed.
f) Press the “ENT”/Enter button once to move the cursor to the next position.
g) Press the down button repeatedly until “1” is displayed.
h) Press the “ENT”/Enter button repeatedly to move the cursor to OK. Then, press the
“ENT”/Enter button once to submit your selection and proceed to next step.
When you enter a number, normally it asks for a 4 digit number. If your number is
less than 4 digits, you need to fill the leading spaces with 0s (any leading zeros will
be skipped). An example of that would be 0234 (Two hundred and thirty four) or
0010(ten).
Edit Partition Name:
[ ],OK?

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Chapter 3: Basic Operations
Make Disc-to-Disc Copies
This process will copy your master disc onto single or multiple blank discs simultaneously.
However, due to its simultaneous nature, a good conditioned master disc and a lower recording
speed is recommended for higher success rates and better quality duplications.
For a disc-to-disc copy, the copy source can be either of these devices:
¾The reader: The reader normally is the 1st drive from the top of the system and is most often
the source typically used when making disc-to-disc copies.
¾Any of the writers: One of the writers can also be used as the copy source when making
disc-to-disc copies. This option is typically only used when the reader is either bad or unable
to read the master disc.
If your system has a hard drive installed, it will simultaneously load the master disc image into
the hard drive while copying from the reader drive to the writer drives during the first round of
the copy process; Then starting from the 2nd round, all copies will be made from the hard drive
for enhanced performance and reliability. If you prefer not to utilize this feature, please change
the “Duplication Mode” setting to “On the Fly” under “Setup” menu. Please refer to page 39 for
more details.
Section 1: Selecting the Copy Source.
When you turn on your system, after it has booted up, you should see the following
signifying your system is ready.
Step 1: Use the up or down arrow button to navigate to the Select Source menu.
Step 2: Press “ENT”/Enter button to enter the Select Source menu and you shall see a
screen similar to below:
Step 3: If you plan to use the Reader as the source, use the up or down button to locate
Drive 0 (1st drive) and press “ENT”/Enter button to select it.
If you would like to use one of the Writers as the source, use the up or down button to locate
Drive 1 or up and press “ENT”/Enter button to select it.
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