Welcome to Elektroson's GEAR Replicator version 1.2 for Windows 95/NT.

GEAR Replicator is the smartest way to backup your CD-ROM. Just 
insert source disc - press start - insert blank disc, 
it’s that simple.
GEAR Replicator copies most Audio CDs, Video CDs, CD-I or data 
CD-ROMs. There’s no complicated interface or formats to think about. 
GEAR Replicator does all the work for you - virtually unattended.

Recommendation
We strongly advice you to refrain from using other applications 
when writing to a CD-R disc, in order to avoid the problems during 
recording.

This readme file contains the following:

1. What's new in GEAR Replicator version 1.2
2. Features of GEAR Replicator
3. Copyright issues
4. Supported CD types
5. List of supported CD-recorders
6. Technical Support


1. What's new in GEAR Replicator version 1.2

- New CD recorders are being supported in this release. 
  For a complete overview, check the list of supported 
  recorders at the end of this readme file.
- Support for new CD recorders not included in this release 
  has been simplified. As new CD recorders enter the market  
  we will make a so-called recorder.dll file available on 
  our web site. You only need to download the recorder.dll
  file for your CD recorder and follow the instructions to
  enable GEAR Replicator v1.2 to work with your CD recorder.


2. Features of GEAR Replicator

- Duplicate your favorite CD
- User friendly application wizard interface
- Copies most CD types including:
  · CD Audio
  · CD-ROM 
  · Video CD 
  · CD-I
- Automatic calibration of reading speed for highest
  recording performance
- Continuous data verification option from source to target CD
- Simulation option to ensure successful CD recording

3. Copyright issues

Most CD's are protected by copyright laws. This means that you are
not always allowed to make a copy of the original CD.

Usually you are allowed to make one single copy for backup purposes.
Each time you want to copy a CD, please make sure you are allowed 
to do so.

Note:
	Some CD's contain a copy-protection (for example, 
	Sony PlayStation). You are not allowed to copy these 
	CD's using GEAR Replicator.
	Copies of a protected CD will therefore be unusable.


4. Supported formats

This version of GEAR Replicator can copy most types of CD.

GEAR Replicator copies 'single session' CD's only. Nearly all 
'silver' CD's (those you buy in the shops, including Audio CD, 
CD-ROM, CD-I and Video CD) are manufactured using 'single session' 
and can therefore be copied.

Occasionally you will find that a certain silver CD cannot be 
copied, even though GEAR Replicator claims that the CD type is 
supported.

This might be caused by slight variations on the standard 
CD types. Your CD-Recorder might not be able to support this 
particular variation.


5. List of supported CD-Recorders

The following list gives you an overview of the recorders that are 
supported at the time this product was released.

This list is being expanded constantly as new recorders are 
introduced. A up-to-date list can be found on our website at 
www.elektroson.com.

The following CD recorders have successfully been tested with 
GEAR Replicator v1.2:

Recorder + Type		Firmware rev.

ACER CR-1420C		1.6x
CREATIVE CDR4210	2.00
GRUNDIG CDR100IPW 	1.26
HIGHTECH CD-R1002	2.0b
HP 4020            	1.27
HP CD-Writer 6020	1.07	
IMS CDD522  	        1.04
IMS CDD2000         	1.26
JVC XR-W2010 	       	1.51
JVC  XR-W2020		1.11
JVC  XR-W2022		1.11
KODAK CDR-240         	1.26
KODAK PCD225          	1.04
MATSHITA CW-7501	2.00
MATSHITA LK-MW602	2.00
MATSHITACD-R   CW-7502	1.00
MITSUMI  CR-2401TS      1.26
Olympus  CDS615E	2.0b	
OLYMPUS  CDS620E	1.1d
OPTIMA   CD-R 650	2.0b
PHILIPS  CDD2000        1.26
PHILIPS  CDD2600	1.07			
PINNACLE RCD 4X4        2.0B
PINNACLE RCD5020        1.51
PINNACLE RCD5040        1.51
PIONEER  DW-S114X       0120
PLASMON  CDR4220        1.26
PLASMON  CDR4240	2.00
PLEXTOR PX-R24		1.6x
RICOH 1420		1.6x
RICOH   MP6200S		1.20
RICOH   MP6201S		1.20
SAF CD-R2004		1.1d
SONY CDU920S		2.0b
SONY CDU924S		1.1d
SONY CDU926S         	1.1b
T.YUDEN CD-WO EW-50	2.15
TEAC CD-R50S         	1.0F
Wearness CDR-632P	1.07
YAMAHA   CDR100         1.12
YAMAHA   CDR102         1.02
YAMAHA  CDR400c		1.0d
YAMAHA  CDR400t		1.0d
YAMAHA  CDR200t		1.0d

Video CD is not supported in combination with the following 
CD recorders:

JVC XR-W2010
JVC XR-W2020/2022
PINNACLE RCD 4X4
PINNACLE RCD5020
PINNACLE RCD5040
TEAC CD-R50S

CD-I is not supported in combination with the following 
CD recorders:

ACER    CR-1420C
GRUNDIG  CDR100IPW
HP 4020
IMS CDD522
IMS CDD2000
JVC XR-W2020/2022
KODAK CDR-240
KODAK PCD225
MITSUMI  CR-2401TS
PHILIPS  CDD2000
PIONEER  DW-S114X
PLASMON  CDR4220
PLEXTOR PX-R24
RICOH 1420
YAMAHA   CDR100
YAMAHA   CDR102

Note:
	Some recorders automatically reduce their reading speed 
	to 2x when reading Audio (even if the software specifies 
	a higher speed).
	In these cases GEAR Replicator reports reading Audio at 
	4x speed, while the recorder is in fact reading at 
	2x speed.
	The only noticeable side effect is that the estimated 
	time is not displayed correctly.
	The quality of the copy is not affected by this problem.


6. Technical Support

Only registered users qualify for technical support.
Send in your registration today!

Should you encounter any difficulties using GEAR Replicator, 
consult either the enclosed manual or refer to the 
GEAR Replicator online help.

If you still experience technical problems and your dealer cannot
solve them for you, please contact Elektroson directly at:

Elektroson USA			Elektroson Europe
--------------			-----------------
(The Americas, 			(Europe, Africa and 
Australia and Asia)		the Middle East)

Phone:	+1 408 371 4800		Phone:	+31 40 2515065
Fax:	+1 408 371 4895		Fax:	+31 40 2514920
E-mail: support@elektroson.com	E-mail: replicator.support@elektroson.nl
http://www.elektroson.com	http://www.elektroson.com

