Alesis (CDTWIN) CD
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1. 14 01 29 10 ALESIS D T 3 5 SYSTEM FUNCTIONS 3 5 1 Erase Disc The Erase Disc function may only be used to erase a CD RW disc that is installed in the Writer drive location I Select 5 System from the main menu and press START I Insert the CD RW disc that you would like to erase into the Writer CD RW drive III Select 5 1 Erase Disc and press START 5 System 5 1 Erase Disc IV The LCD will show the following during the Erase Disc procedure V Once the Erase Disc function has completed either insert another disc to be erased or press the CANCEL button to return to the main menu 3 5 2 RAWCOPY Disc Select this function if you want to copy an entire disc in one easy step The RAWCOPY DISC function will make a mirror image of the source disc When the RAW reading mode is enabled all tracks will be read with a block length of 2352 If this option is not selected then all Model and Mode2 data tracks will be read with a block length of 2048 and 2336 respectively NOTE This option has no effect on audio or CD G tracks Just insert the source disc into the Reader drive and insert a blank disc into the Writer drive select RAWCOPY DISC and press START 11 ALESIS D T 3 5 3 UPGRADE BIOS From time to time Alesis will upgrade the CD Twin s BIOS You can obtain the latest version from the Alesis website at www alesis com I Select 5 System and press START II Sele2. OOTING AND FAQs 16 ALESIS Z Unpacking e CD Backup System e Accessories USB Cable AC Power Supply User Manual Nero Express Software SANNA Features e CD to CD copy in one easy step e Takes only 4 minutes to backup an entire 74 minute CD e LCD panel allows you to see all functions and copying status e Stand alone operation no need to connect to your PC to perform a CD backup e Special track editing function allows you to make a compilation of your personal audio CDs e Music player can select single tracks or all tracks to play and repeat e Supports USB2 0 to connect with a PC as an external CD RW ALESIS N 1 INTRODUCTION The CD Twin is a stylish new concept for CD backup With its light weight design the CD Twin provides not only CD backup but also doubles as an audio CD track editing console for making a personal CD It can be used as a stand alone CD player and can also be used as an external CD RW when connected to a PC via USB The stylish design makes the elegant CD Twin no longer a boring copy tower Its portability makes it a great tool for any setting 1 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1 2 1 Front View Reader eject Key 4 Writer eject key R CD ROM Reader ES f W CD RW Writer LCD Panel i od Volume START OK Key eet lt lt Previous key 0 3 gt gt Forward key nana Cancel key ALESIS 1 2 2 Side View t _ D Power ON OFF switch
3. TW I N Reference Manual ALESIS ALESIS Z WARNING Use of the CD Twin is for the legal backup of licensed materials and editing of personal data Any copy of licensed materials is the property of the author of the copyright holder Any unauthorized copying editing or resale of copyrighted materials is prohibited by US and International laws We discourage owners of the CD Twin from using this product in any illegal way ALESIS T Ww 1 INTRODUCTION 2 0 0 cccsssccsnsnsssccececscecesececes 4 1 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW oooi 4 DD Front 4 12 2 Side View cccccccovsccccconseccctsscccsssccdecsevectsccceons 5 12 3 R ar Vi eenia imite inst 5 2 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM ue 6 2 1 STAND ALONE OPERATION WITHOUT CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER uns 6 2 2 CONNECTING TO A PC AS AN EXTERNAL CD RW VIA USB 2 025 te 6 3 OPERATING GUIDE cccccccccecsccscscscscscees 7 3 1 CD TO CD BACKUP cece 7 3 2 COPY TRACK MAKE A COMPILATION COD PRE ssaceosesessecseseaues 8 3 3 CLOSE DISC wescisisisccsscsissccscsesossssoscssiecondsssccseess 9 3 4 MUSIC PLAYER cccscscscsccececececececececeees 10 3 5 SYSTEM FUNCTIONS ss 11 3 5 1 ERASE DISC cccccccccccecsesseceeeeeceessntsaeees 11 3 5 2 RAWCOPY DISC 00 0 0 0 ceeccccccceeeenteeeees 11 3 5 3 UPGRADE BIOS cee 12 3 5 4 SYSTEM INFORMATION 13 4 EXTERNAL CD RW TO PC VIA USB 2 0 14 5 SPECIFICATIONS cccscssesssssssecssecsseceseees 15 6 TROUBLESH
4. WT N 1 2 3 Rear View J se P usB 2 0 Connector Audio out Power connector ALESIS Z 2 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM 2 1 Stand Alone Operation without Connecting to a Computer I Plug in the power cord Il Power up the CD Twin IL Wait for the system to initialize CD Twin 1 Copy Disc NOTE Make sure the USB cable is un plugged when using the CD Twin in Stand Alone mode 2 2 Connecting to a PC as an external CD RW via USB 2 0 I Power up the CD Twin Il Connect the USB cable from the CD Twin to an available USB port on your PC lt lt lt PC Link gt gt gt NOTE The CD Twin will automatically switch to PC LINK mode when the USB cable is connected properly NOTE PC LINK mode is designed to function with WINDOWS 2000 and XP operating systems ALESIS Z 3 OPERATING GUIDE 3 1 CD to CD BACKUP I Power up the CD Twin and wait for the system to initialize CD Twin 1 Copy Disc II Insert the source disc into the reader CD ROM labeled as Reader and insert a blank disc into the writer CD RW labeled Writer III Press the START button to begin the CD backup process IV The LCD will display the total disc length and the time elapsed while the CD Twin is in process Write ASES Data CD 00 52 V The CD RW will automatically eject when the CD Twin has successfully completed VI If you would like to make additional copies of the same disc simply insert
5. add any more tracks to the disc or change the CD in any way ALESIS D T 3 4 MUSIC PLAYER This feature allows you to play standard CDs with your CD Twin Simply plug in speakers to the earphone output and select a play mode You can play an entire CD or pick only songs you would like to hear I Insert an audio CD into either drive select Music Player from the main menu and press START CD Twin 4 Music Player II Then select correct the drive to play the CD Use the lt lt or gt gt buttons to select the drive and press START Select Target lt Reader III Then select the song tracks that you would like to play by moving the cursor under the track numbers and pressing START ALL 12345 6 IV You can choose individual tracks or play the entire CD by selecting ALL Track selection is made by moving the curser under the track number with the lt lt or gt gt buttons and pressing START N Q h bi ALL 1 345 6 V When you are finished selecting the tracks press the gt gt button until the cursor is under PlayMode Controls the OK option and press START to enter PlayMode Select Once or Repeat START Play Pause depending on how you would like your music served up and press START to play the CD CANCEL Stop The LCD will show the current track and time elapsed during PlayMode gt gt Next Song PlayMode lt lt Previous Song Once Repeat Music Player Track
6. allows your CD Twin to be used as an external storage device when connected to your PC I Connect a USB cable from the rear of your CD Twin to an available USB port on your PC a2 w Power Cord t LA gt USB connector Back view II Power up the CD Twin and it will automatically boot up into USB mode and the LCD will show PC Link lt lt lt PC Link gt gt gt III You should then be able to access the CD Twin as a logical drive letter from your PC To resume stand alone operation simply un plug the USB cable 14 ALESIS 5 SPECIFICATIONS Supported Disc Formats Blank Disc Type All audio CDs Data CD VCD CD 1 Photo CD CD R CD RW CD Twin Burning Speed CD R CD RW Copy Disc Copy Track Rawcopy Disc PC via USB2 0 Copy Function Connection Audio Output Power Supply Front Control Panel Weight Dimensions 24x fixed 16x fixed 4x fixed 32x max CD to CD Personal audio CD editing USB 2 0 connect to PC as external CD RW Earphone jack 44 1Khz 16bit Stereo 100V 240V 50 60Hz AC input 2x16 LCD display 4 control keys START CANCEL lt lt gt gt 3 88 Ibs 1760 g 11 26 x 8 90 x 2 44 286mm x 226mm x 62mm 15 wid ALESIS D F 6 Troubleshooting and FAQ Q How long does it take to copy a CD A it takes around 4 minutes to copy a 74 minute source disc Q Why does the LCD show an error message when you put a CD R disc into th
7. another blank CD RW into the Writer and press START again Waiting ANET ie Blank Disc e 6 Pressing the CANCEL button will take you back to the Main Menu ALESIS D T 3 2 COPY TRACK Make a Compilation CD This function allows you to make a compilation audio CD from a single CD or multiple source CDs I Insert the source audio CD into the Reader CD ROM drive and insert a blank disc into the Writer CD RW drive II From the main menu press the lt lt or gt gt buttons until 2 Copy Track is displayed on the LCD and press the START button CD Twin 2 Copy Track IL Move the cursor under the track that you want to add to the compilation CD by using the lt lt or gt gt buttons After selecting the track a letter will be displayed above the track number to denote that this specific track has been chosen If you have speakers or headphones connected to the earphone jack you will hear the audio of the selected track If you would like to cancel a selected track press the START button again while the cursor is underneath the track number NOTE If you press the CANCEL button you will exit track selection mode and return to the main menu e fa ib 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 NOTE The letters above each selected track represent the order in which they will be burned onto the compilation CD IV After you are finished selecting all of the tracks for your new compilation CD press the gt gt button until the curso
8. ct the function 5 3 Upgrade BIOS and press START HI Select the drive that you would like to upgrade the BIOS for and press START 5 3 Upgrade BIOS 5 3 1 SystemBIOS 5 3 Upgrade BIOS 5 3 2 ReaderBIOS 5 3 Upgrade BIOS 5 3 2 WriterBIOS IV Insert the BIOS source disc into the selected drive when requested by the LCD NOTE The LCD will show an error message if the incorrect disc is inserted into the drive Wrong Disc Put in BIOS Disc V The CD Twin will auto detect the latest BIOS version and then perform the upgrade 1 WARNING Do NOT turn the CD Twin off when the BIOS Upgrade is in process You will not be able to get the unit to boot up again if the power is interrupted during this process 12 ALESIS D T 3 5 4 SYSTEM INFORMATION This function will provide you with all of the related information about your CD Twin Product serial number Model name Firmware version CD R and CD RW drive manufacturers and their respective firmware versions Select function 5 4 Machine Info and press START You can scroll through the pages with the lt lt and gt gt buttons Please have this information handy if contacting Alesis customer service 5 System 5 4 Machine Info 5006120021 CD Twin v1 06 m Reader PO Super CD ROM El Reader F W Ver3 31C Writer AT API CD RW 52x32x Writer F W TB56 13 ALESIS TW I 4 EXTERNAL CD RW to PC VIA USB2 0 This function
9. e CD RW and execute Erase Disc function A CD R disc is not erasable Please change it to a CD RW disc Q When executing Copy track the LCD shows error message of Waiting 36 57 gt 31 18 A This means you have selected too many tracks more than the available space on the blank disc You will need to remove some tracks from your edited list or put in a new CD R or CD RW disc Q How can I get a BIOS update A See chapter 3 5 3 UPGRADE BIOS Q Can I change the CD ROM or CD RW A No There are no user serviceable parts inside Q Why won t my unit turn on A Make sure you are using the power supply that came with your unit Other power supplies will likely not work 16 ALESIS Z Alesis Contact Information Alesis LLC Los Angeles CA USA E mail support alesis com Website http www alesis com Alesis CD Twin Reference Manual Revision 1 0 by Brooks Bruner Copyright 2004 Alesis LLC All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited CD Twin is a trademark of Alesis LLC Specifications subject to change without notice 7 51 0165 A 1 14 2004 17
10. r is under the OK option all the way to the right Then simply press the START button and the CD Twin will copy the selected tracks one by one f a Cc Track 11 06 59 13 14 15 16 OK 14 10 04 43 ALESIS D T V After copying all of the tracks from the first CD the Reader CD ROM drive will automatically eject Insert the next audio CD repeating steps 1 through 4 if you would like to add additional tracks to your compilation CD Twin 2 Copy Track NOTE After you have finished all of the track editing you must use the 3 Close Disc function to make your new CD playable on any standard CD player 3 3 CLOSE DISC I From the main menu press the lt lt or gt gt buttons until 3 Close Disc is displayed on the LCD and press the START button Make sure that your newly burned disc is still in the Writer CD RW drive CD Twin 3 Close Disc Il The LCD will show the total number of tracks and the available free space remaining on the CD RW disc Press the START button to begin the closing process Pressing the CANCEL button will abort the close disc function Track 07 26 15 Free 48 29 Go III The LCD will display the following message during the disc closing process Closing Disc 00 20 IV Once the closing disc process has finished the LCD will return to the main menu and you may then continue with any other function of the CD Twin ATTENTION After executing the Close Disc function you CAN NOT
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