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Drop-Off Service Policies

  1. The customer must purchase any and all media (DVD, CD, VHS tapes, etc.) used in the duplication process from CTLT. We do this so that we can ensure compatibility with our hardware and ensure the widest playback compatibility possible. In short – we do the research so you don’t have to.
  2. We reserve the right to refuse duplication of material! If the material to be duplicated violates copyright laws, or goes beyond the scope of Fair Use, or is outside of the scope of a teaching environment, we simply will not duplicate it. We intend to uphold copyright laws to the best of our ability - - we’re serious!
  3. The Drop-Off service is a scheduled service. Right now we do not have a person on staff whose sole responsibility is to man the duplication services. Therefore, your request needs to be scheduled with us. We’re working on a first-come first-served basis and when you schedule a job with us, we will give you an approximate turn-around date. Also, please bear in mind that we may not be able to do that “rush-job” - - so plan accordingly! Furthermore, larger jobs may need to be scheduled in smaller chunks.

Types of Media Duplication

  1. VHS to DVD: The duplication of a VHS of NON-Copyrighted material to a DVD
    1. Formats: DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW
    2. Time Length/Limit: Up to 360 minutes (6 hours)
    3. Notes: No editing of video material – no custom menus – Chapter marks are autoset to either 6 or 15 minute intervals or none if the user wishes – 1-to-1 copy of material on tape. User may, however, define smaller segment from original tape. (i.e. 30 minutes of a 2 hour tape) We will NOT do smaller non-consecutive segments of a VHS tape in a drop-off setting. In the case that a tape is to be copied from a point other than the start – the customer must cue the tape to that point – we will then copy from that point on to the specified length (when not defined it will be copied to end)
  2. VHS to VHS: The duplication of a VHS of NON-Copyrighted material to one or more VHS
    1. Formats: Standard VHS
    2. Time Length/Limit: 2 hours
    3. Notes: Original tape must have been recorded in SP mode (2-hour mode due to hardware restrictions) 1-to-1 copy of material on tape. User may, however, define smaller segment from original tape. (i.e. 30 minutes of a 2 hour tape) We will NOT do smaller non-consecutive segments of a VHS tape in a drop-off setting. In the case that a tape is to be copied from a point other than the start – the customer must cue the tape to that point – we will then copy from that point on to the specified length (when not defined it will be copied to end)
  3. LP to CD: The duplication of a record of NON-Copyrighted material to CD.
    1. Formats: Music CD-R/CD-RW – Records can be 33 1/3, 45 or 78 RPM.
    2. Time Length/Limit: 70-80 minutes depending on media
    3. Notes: 1-to-1 copy of material on record. User may, however, define smaller segment from original record. (i.e. Only recording tracks 1, 3 and 4 etc…) We will NOT do smaller segments of a track in a drop-off setting. In the case that a CD is to be record from a point other than the start – the customer must specify from which track – we will then copy from that point to end. As a general rule when doing a 1-to-1 copy of the LP, an entire side of the LP will be recorded as one track on the CD.
  4. Cassette to CD: The duplication of a standard cassette tape of NON-Copyrighted material to CD
    1. Formats: Music CD-R/CD-RW – tape can be of any length
    2. Time Length/Limit: 70-80 minutes depending on media
    3. Notes: 1-to-1 copy of material on tape. User may, however, define smaller segment from original tape. (i.e. 15 minutes of a 30 minute tape) We will NOT do smaller non-consecutive segments of a cassette tape in a drop-off setting. In the case that a tape is to be copied from a point other than the start – the customer must cue the tape to that point – we will then copy from that point on to the specified length (when not defined it will be copied to end) As a general rule, there will be one track on the CD per side.
  5. Cassette to Cassette: The duplication of a standard cassette tape of NON-Copyrighted material to another cassette tape.
    1. Formats: Any standard cassette tape
    2. Time Length/Limit: Standard length applies (30, 60, and 90 minute tapes.
    3. Notes: 1-to-1 copy of material on tape. User may, however, define smaller segment from original tape. (i.e. 15 minutes of a 30 minute tape) We will NOT do smaller non-consecutive segments of a cassette tape in a drop-off setting. In the case that a tape is to be copied from a point other than the start – the customer must cue the tape to that point – we will then copy from that point on to the specified length (when not defined it will be copied to end)
  6. DVD to DVD: The duplication of a Single-Sided, Single-Layer disc of NON-Copyrighted material to the same. (DVD5 to DVD5)
    1. Formats: DVD-R/DVD+R
    2. Time Length/Limit: 4.7 GB or 120 minutes.
    3. Notes: Strict 1-to-1 copy of material on DVD. Customer MUST own copyright on copied material. We cannot do smaller segments of the DVD – nothing may be extracted from DVD – NO commercially produced DVD’s will be copied.
  7. CD to CD: The duplication of a CD of NON-Copyrighted material to another CD.
    1. Formats: Any (audio, video, data etc. . . )
    2. Time Length/Limit: 70-80 minutes, 700 MB
    3. Notes: Strict 1-to-1 copy of material on CD. Customer MUST own copyright on copied material. We will not do smaller segments of the CD – NO commercially produced CD’s will be copied.