Welcome to Elektroson's GEAR Replicator version 1.0 for Windows 95.

GEAR Replicator lets you copy your Compact Discs in an easy step-by-step
way, using a 'Wizard'. All major CD-Recorders and CD types are supported.

An up-to-date list of all supported CD-Recorders and CD types is included
in this readme file.

This package of GEAR Replicator also includes a German language version. 


This readme file contains the following:

1. Copyright issues
2. Supported CD types
3. List of supported CD-recorders
4. Other Elektroson products
5. Technical Support


1. 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.


2. 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.


3. 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.

Supported recorders		Remarks
===================		=======
CREATIVE CDR4210			
GRUNDIG  CDR100IPW       	No CD-I
HIGHTECH CD-R1002			
HP 4020            		No CD-I
HP CD-Writer 6020			
IMS CDD522  	        	No CD-I
IMS CDD2000         		No CD-I	
JVC XR-W2010 	       		No Video CD
KODAK CDR-240         		No CD-I
KODAK PCD225          		No CD-I
MATSHITA CW-7501			
MATSHITA LK-MW602			
MITSUMI  CR-2401TS       	No CD-I
Olympus  CDS615E			
OLYMPUS  CDS620E			
OPTIMA   CD-R 650			
PHILIPS  CDD2000         	No CD-I
PHILIPS  CDD2600			
PINNACLE RCD 4X4         	No Video CD
PINNACLE RCD5020         	No Video CD
PINNACLE RCD5040         	No Video CD
PIONEER  DW-S114X        	No CD-I
PLASMON  CDR4220         	No CD-I
PLASMON  CDR4240			
SAF CD-R2004			
SONY CDU920S			
SONY CDU924S			
SONY CDU926S         		No CD-I
TEAC CD-R50S         		No Video CD
YAMAHA   CDR100          	No CD-I
YAMAHA   CDE102          	No CD-I
YAMAHA   CDR102          	No CD-I

Note 1: 
	The JVC XR-W2010, PINNACLE RCD5020 & RCD5040 recorders produce
	audible distortions between Audio tracks.

Note 2:
	Some recorders automatically reduce speed to 2x when reading Audio
	(even if the software specifies a higher speed).

	In this case GEAR Replicator would report reading Audio at 4x speed,
	while the recorder in fact reads 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.


4. Other Elektroson products

Elektroson offers desktop and UNIX products for the professional and
home user, for example:
	Premastering and CD-Recording,
	Backup and Restore,
	Copying,
	Internet Recording,
	Jukebox and Tape Support,
	Direct Drive Letter Access,
	Music Recording

As a registered user you qualify for interesting product-offers.
Please contact your dealer or visit our website (at www.elektroson.com)
for more information.


5. Technical Support

Only registered users qualify for technical support.
Send in your registration card 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, Australia and Asia)	(Europe, Africa and the Middle East)
Phone	+1 408 371 4800			Phone	+31 40 2514 489
Fax	+1 408 371 4895			Fax	+31 40 2514 432
E-mail:	support@elektroson.com		E-mail: replicator.support@elektroson.nl
http://www.elektroson.com		http://www.elektroson.com
