Reference Manual
WARNING Use of the CD Twin LE 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 LE from using this product in any illegal way.
1. INTRODUCTION ..............................................4 1.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW .............................4 1.1.1 Front View..................................................4 1.1.2 Side View....................................................5 1.1.3 Rear View...................................................5 2. OPERATING GUIDE........................................6 2.1 CD TO CD BACKUP .....................................6 2.2 COPY TRACK (MAKE A COMPILATION CD) ......6 2.3 CLOSE DISC...........
Unpacking ! ! CD Backup System Accessories ! AC Power Supply ! User Manual Features ! ! ! ! ! CD to CD copy in one easy step Takes only 4 minutes to backup an entire 74 minute CD LCD panel allows you to see all functions and copying status Stand alone operation, no need to connect to your PC to perform a CD backup Special track editing function allows you to make a compilation of your personal audio CDs 3
1. INTRODUCTION The CD Twin LE is a stylish, new concept for CD backup. With it’s light-weight design, the CD Twin LE provides not only CD backup, but also doubles as an audio CD track editing console for making a personal CD. The stylish design makes the elegant CD Twin LE no longer a boring copy tower. Its portability makes it a great tool for any setting. 1.2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.2.
1.2.2 Side View 1.2.
2. OPERATING GUIDE 2.1 CD to CD BACKUP I. Power up the CD Twin LE 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 Data CD [73:51] 00:52 V.
2.2 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 << or >> buttons until [2. Copy Track] is displayed on the LCD and press the START button. CD Twin 2. Copy Track III. Move the cursor under the track that you want to add to the compilation CD by using the << or >> buttons.
V. After copying all of the tracks from the first CD, the Reader CDROM 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. 2.3 CLOSE DISC I. From the main menu, press the << or >> buttons until [3.
3. SYSTEM FUNCTIONS 3.1 ERASE DISC (CD-RW ONLY) The [Erase Disc] function may only be used to erase a CD-RW disc that is installed in the Writer drive location. I. Select [4. System] from the main menu and press START. II. Insert the CD-RW disc that you would like to erase into the Writer CD-RW drive. III. Select [4.1 Erase Disc] and press START. 4. System 4.1 Erase Disc IV. The LCD will show the following during the [Erase Disc] procedure. Erasing ... 00:06 V.
3.3 UPGRADE BIOS From time to time, Alesis will upgrade the CD Twin LE’s BIOS. You can obtain the latest version from the Alesis website at www.alesis.com. I. Select [4. System] and press START. II. Select the function [4.3 Upgrade BIOS] and press START. III. Select the drive that you would like to upgrade the BIOS for and press START. 4.3 Upgrade BIOS 4.3.1 SystemBIOS 4.3 Upgrade BIOS 4.3.2 ReaderBIOS 4.3 Upgrade BIOS 4.3.2 WriterBIOS IV.
3.4 SYSTEM INFORMATION This function will provide you with all of the related information about your CD Twin LE. [Product serial number, Model name, Firmware version, CD-R and CD-RW drive manufacturers and their respective firmware versions. Select function [4.4 Machine Info] and press START. You can scroll through the pages with the << and >> buttons. Please have this information handy if contacting Alesis customer service. 4. System 4.4 Machine Info 5006120021 CD Twin v1.12 [Reader] EPO CD-ROM 3.
4. SPECIFICATIONS Supported Disc Formats All audio CDs, Data CD, VCD, CD-1, Photo-CD Blank Disc Type CD-R, CD-RW CD Twin Burning Speed (CD-R/CD-RW) Copy Disc Copy Track Rawcopy Disc 24x (fixed) 16x (fixed) 4x (fixed) Copy Function CD to CD, Personal audio CD editing Power Supply 100V~240V, 50/60Hz, AC input Front Control Panel 2x16 LCD display, 4 control keys (START, CANCEL, <<, >>) Weight 3.88 lbs, 1760 g Dimensions 11.26” x 8.90” x 2.
5. 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 the 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]>[31:18] A: This means you have selected too many tracks (more than the available space on the blank disc).
Alesis Contact Information Alesis, LLC E-mail: Website: support@alesis.com http://www.alesis.com Alesis CD Twin LE Reference Manual Copyright 2006, Alesis, LLC. All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. CD Twin LE is a trademark of Alesis, LLC. Specifications subject to change without notice.
