Alcohol 120% / 52% Manual USER Manual System Requirements This Software is not designed for the illegal and unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials. The Author reminds you that unauthorized duplication of copyrighted material is liable to criminal prosecution. If you are not sure of your rights, please contact your local legal advisor. Download/Order You can download the trial version of Alcohol 120% and Alcohol 52% (30 day trial) or place an order through www.alcohol-software.com.
Registering Alcohol 120%/Alcohol 52% Following successful installation this screen will appear. Click on the "Register" button. The following screen will appear. Now you need to copy and paste your serial number that came with your conformation of purchase e-mail into this box. Highlight your serial on your conformation email making sure that you do not have a gap at either end. Set your cursor in the top left hand corner of the registration box and paste your number.
If you have carried out the procedure correctly you will see the following screen. Congratulations! You have now installed and registered Alcohol Software. Click "OK" and you are finished.
There are twelve (12) main icons in the main window of Alcohol 120%, eight (8) in Alcohol 52%: Image Maker Creates an image file from a source CD/DVD disc Image Burner Burns an image file to a recordable CD/DVD disc (only available in Alcohol 120%) Copy Wizard Copies a source CD/DVD to a recordable CD/DVD disc (only available in Alcohol 120%) Image Finder Wizard Searches for image files on the hard disk drive Device manager CD/DVD Erase Wizard Options General Options Recording Options Virtual Drive
Image Maker Creates an image file (*.mds is set as default) from a source CD/DVD disc. The image file can be burned onto a recordable CD/DVD disc. Insert the source CD/DVD into a CD/DVD drive. Click on the icon dropdown menu and the following window will appear. or select New from the "File" CD/DVD Device: Select the CD/DVD drive from the CD/DVD device list. Read Speed: Once the CD/DVD drive is selected, choose the reading speed from the down-arrow point (maximum reading speed is set as default).
Skip reading errors (default): The source CD/DVD may have scratches or dust on the reading surface. If so, errors may occur during the reading process. It is suggested to select the "Skip reading error" feature, whenever you wish to create an image file (*.mds) onto your hard disk drive. Fast skip error blocks (not every device supports this function) (optional): This option is mainly for special CD formats to speed up the image making process.
Notice: Here you can define where the image file (*.mds by default) is going to be saved on the hard disk drive. Click on New Folder to create a new folder on the hard disk drive. Alcohol 120% will remember the folder for the next time you create another image file. Hint: If this is the first time you use Alcohol 120%/Alcohol 52%, create a new folder on your local drive for Alcohol 120%/Alcohol 52% image files, for example "Alcohol 120%/Alcohol 52% Images".
Image name: Name of the image file that is going to be created.
After selecting the location of the image file, confirm all settings with the Start button and the image file will be created. Please note that "Disc read errors" are normal for some protections and can be ignored. Image Burner This option is only available in Alcohol 120%. Burns an image file to a recordable CD/DVD disc. Click on the Image Burner icon or click on the "File" dropdown menu and select Image Burner. Click on Browse to choose an Image File from the hard disk drive.
If the checkbox "Delete image file after recording" is enabled, the image file will be deleted after a successful recording. Without a successful recording, the image file will remain in the hard disk drive. Confirm all selections with Next. You can choose a CD/DVD recorder and write speed by clicking the down-arrow. A slower writing speed is recommended, as the defective rate will be lower than with high writing speed.
Notice: You can specify the Write Speed which is going to operate, but before setting a high speed, you may try a simulated copy to check if your computer is fast enough to supply the CD/DVD recorder with the required data. Simply click on Information to see detailed information of your CD/DVD device. Write Method: Includes DAO/SAO (default), RAW SAO, RAW SAO+ SUB, and RAW DAO. Most CD/DVD recorders support DAO/SAO writing mode, but not every CD/DVD recorder supports RAW writing mode.
any more data to this disc after the recording process is finished. To enable this selection, users can record data next time, if the copied disc still has sufficient capacity. However, we do not suggest enabling this function, as some CD/DVD reader cannot read multi-session discs properly. Bypass EFM Error (optional): If users select this function certain image files may successfully be copied to a CD/DVD disc.
Image Finder The "Image Finder Wizard" enables users to search for particular types of image files in specific locations or devices on the computer. Copy Wizard This option is only available in Alcohol 120%. Copies discs from a CD/DVD drive to a CD/DVD recorder (Copies CDs/DVDs on the fly). Copy Wizard combines the reading and writing process. You can copy directly from the source CD/DVD to a recordable CD/DVD disc. (Or choose whether to save the source CD/DVD in the local harddrive or not).
Skip reading errors (Default): Refer to Image Maker section. Fast skip error blocks (not every device supports this function) (optional): Refer to Image Maker section. Advanced Sector Scanning: Skips large blocks of errors, boosting overall reading speed. Read Sub-Channel Data from current disc (optional): Refer to Image Maker section. Data Position Measurement: New protections like SecuROM 4.8x work by positioning the data unregularly on the spiral track of the CD.
If the "Copy current disc on-the-fly" checkbox is disabled, the copy process will first create an image file (*.mds by default) onto the hard drive and then follow by copying the image file to a recordable CD/DVD disc. It combines the Image Maker and the Copy Wizard working process.
The System information provides the current configurations of the computer and information of the CD/DVD devices installed. In addition, users can also review the working process (CD/DVD emulation or recording) by clicking Report to Technical Support button if errors occur during the emulation and recording process. The information will be helpful for users and the Alcohol Soft Support Team to find out what the errors are and solve the problems in the shortest time.
CD/DVD Erase Wizard This option is only available in Alcohol 120%. CD/DVD Erase Wizard deletes the data from a re-writable CD/DVD disc (CD-RW/DVDRW/DVD+RW/DVD-RAM). Insert the CD/DVD re-writable disc into the CD/DVD recorder, then click on CD/DVD Erase Wizard icon or click on CD/DVD Erase Wizard from the "File" dropdown menu. Choose the CD/DVD recorder and the erase method. Quick Mode (TOC only) (Default): This option will do a fast erase of the re-writable CD/DVD disc.
Dropdown menus Underlined options are only available in Alcohol 120%. File New: Same as the icon. Image Making Wizard: Same as the icon Image Burner Wizard: Same as the icon. Only available in Alcohol 120%. Copy Wizard: Same as the icon. Only available in Alcohol 120%. CD/DVD Erase Wizard: Same as the Options: Same as the icon. Only available in Alcohol 120%. icon.
Export: Allow users to group the image files and save the image files list with a customized file name (*.fls). Import: Open the grouped image files list (*.fls). Shell context menu: Remove non-existent files from the list: Allows the user to remove files which do not exist, from the list. Remove all image files from history list: Allows the user to remove all image files from the Context menu History List. Exit: Exits Alcohol 120%/Alcohol 52% program.
Changing Drive Letter: This option allows users to change the drive letter for virtual CD/DVDROM. (This function is only available for Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003.) Mount Image: This option enables users to mount an image file that is stored in the hard disk to a virtual CD/DVD-ROM. This mounting action is just as the same as loading a CD or DVD into a real CD/DVD-ROM drive. Unmount Image: This option enables users to unmount an image file from the virtual CD/DVDROM.
Language: Users can choose different languages to use within Alcohol 120%. Help Help Topics: Same as the icon. Official Online Support: This option provides online help and services to the user. If you have any problem or question about using Alcohol 120%/Alcohol 52% please contact us at support_team@alcohol-soft.com (The Alcohol Soft Support Team will make all efforts to reply to your e-mail within 48 hours.
General Options (underlined option only available in Alcohol 120%) Gives the opportunity to customize the general options and is basically self explanatory.
Allow only 1 copy of Alcohol 120%/Alcohol 52% Manager at a time: With this option checked you will only be able to run one copy of Alcohol at a time. Disabling this option will allow numerous Alcohol sessions to be run at the same time. Auto check current version status via Internet at start: With this option enabled, Alcohol will be allowed to check if the version that you are using is the latest one. Enable system Screen Saver function: Uses the Windows settings for screen saver options.
Execute Alcohol 120%/Alcohol 52% in FULLSCREEN mode: This option starts Alcohol in full screen. When disabled Alcohol will start with a regular window. List Physical Devices BEFORE Virtual Devices: Sets the order in which the devices on the computer are shown in the main window. Clear current image file list before importing new list: Deletes the current image file list when a new one is created.
Delete: Deletes the selected profile. Sound Effects Play Sounds: Turn on or off sound effects. Dumping/Recording process was successful/has failed, Wait for disc insertion: Choose the type of sound effect.
Saving dumping log with image file automatically: Saves a log file when dumping an image. Saving recording process information to log file: Enable this option, if the information about a recording process should be saved. Log File: Choose the destination folder and file name for the log file. Recording Options (only available in Alcohol 120%) Eject disc after Recording is completed: Ejects the disc from the device when the Recording process finishes.
Virtual Drive Number of Virtual Drives: Here you can specify how many Virtual Drives you will require (from 1 to 31). Although for most users 1 virtual drive is enough as you can quickly mount and unmount images. Remount images upon system reboot: Virtual Drive will mount the same image file that was mounted when the computer was shut down. Mount Image to Device 0 on double-click of image file: When you double-click an image file, it will be mounted in the virtual drive.
Virtual Device: Choose the Virtual Drive to customize (if you have more than one created). DVD region code: This option allows you to set the region code for a DVD to play in your virtual device. Most DVDs have a region setting. This option allows you to view DVDs that you may not have been able to play in your DVD player due to the region control. DirectSound map Device: This option allows you to chose which sound device you want to use for your virtual drive (if you have more than one).
Select the virtual drive that you wish to change the drive letter of. Click "Edit" to edit the Device Letter. A window will pop up. Here you will see all available device letters. You only have to select the letter you would like to change to and press "OK". Shell Extension Shell extensions are used to associate image file formats of CCD, CUE, ISO, BWF, CDI, MDS and NRG in Alcohol 120%/Alcohol 52% Virtual Drive. For example, you've selected a MDF file named "POP3D_2".
Ignore Media Type: This is important in SafeDisc and SecuROM protected games (among others) that check if the CD you are using is an original or a CD-R/RW. It is only needed when you run the backup from your CD Writer. CD-ROM drives can't detect if the CD is original or a CD-R/RW (the Advanced button can't be accessed when this selection is made.) Launch "CD/DVD Manager" without "Ignore Media Type" function: Disables the "Ignore Media Type" feature for Alcohol's CD/DVD Manager.
BAD Sectors Emulation / Sub-Channel Data Fixed & Emulation / LaserLock Emulation These options are used when you do not have a 1:1 backup. If your drive is capable of producing the image then the game can be run emulated in the virtual drive within Alcohol. Once you know what emulation you need you can check the required box. Alcohol can emulate BAD Sectors, SubChannel Data fixed and LaserLock. How to use RMPS In the "main window" select "Image Making Wizard" Select the "Securom *NEW (V4.x)" Datatype.
The image must be in the MDS format. Change the file name if it is not correct, then click "Start". Select the DPM "Measuring Speed". Lower is better for more accurate results. It is advised to use 1x. This may sound slow but in fact it only takes about 3-4 minutes to run the DPM analysis at this speed. You may notice 2 read errors at the end of the reading. This is normal and has now become a telltale sign of the newest forms of the SecuROM protection.
You should now be able to see the image you have just created. If you want to burn this image into a CD-R/W disc then proceed to the "Image Burning Wizard" (this option is only available in Alcohol 120%). Browse and select your image file if it does not already appear as shown. Proceed by clicking "Next".
Again select the "Securom *NEW (V4.x)" Datatype. You will now see the "Burn RMPS to recordable media" option enabled. This feature will allow you to run SecuROM 4.8x protected titles from a CDR/W as opposed to in a virtual drive. (Please note that in order to use this function you must have had DPM enabled for the read). Click "Start" to proceed. Click "OK" and "Finish" to complete the recording process. Go to "Options" and select "Emulation".
Enable RMPS (Recordable Media Physical Signature) and after clicking "OK" you can close Alcohol. You don't need to perform this task everytime, as it will remain enabled for the future. You are now ready to use your backups. Switching between Multiple CDs/DVDs Choose the CD/DVD images you wish to switch between.
Right click on the chosen image file, and select Properties. This window will pop up. Check Enable Hotkey.
Select your Hotkeys Now you can switch between CD/DVD images when using multi CD/DVD software. License Agreement This End-User License Agreement is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Alcohol Soft Development Team for the software product identified above, which includes computer software and may include associated media, printed materials, and online or electronic documentation ("SOFTWARE PRODUCT").
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