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1. Street Mame Town City County Stabe PostiZip Code Country Telephone Moa Email Address Privacy Policy Figure 1 1 Product Registration Details Screen All details marked as are required e Click OK to proceed and the application will connect to our server and verify your code 1 2 2 Limits on Registration In the case of a seat License ONE code for activation is provided The application may be uninstalled at any time and reinstalled on an alternate machine by following the process above Please note however only ONE copy of the software will run at any one time and a second installation of the software with the same code will prevent the first installation from being run RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 11 of 42 ns MF 2 0 Hardware Installation This section details a set of instructions for correct assembly of the robotic hardware It begins by listing the items contained within the packaging 2 1 Robotic Hardware MD amp Pro Series The autoloader box should contain 1 The MD Pro series robotic hardware system 2 Power cable 3 These Quick Set up Instructions 4 Warranty amp support documents 2 2 Step by step guide of Robotic hardware 2 2 1 STEP ONE Remove the Packing Constraints e Carefully remove the autoloader from its carton lifting from the bottom using the hand cutouts in the foam base e DO NOT attempt to lift the machine using the spindles column tower2. Disc Cover Disc Metadata Provider AMG Click image to see full size Provider AMG Track 01 Da Le Yalleo 02 Love of My Life 03 Put Your Lights On 04 Africa Bamba 05 Smooth 06 Do You Like the Way 07 Maria Maria 08 Migra 09 Corazon Espinado 10 Wishing It Was 11 El Farol 19 Drinn atime 04 52 K 04 53 N 14 04 53 N Querying the AMG service for metadata 14 04 55 N Disc 5 Bon Jovi Have a Nice Day Bonus Track has been identified 14 04 55 N Ripping disc 5 Bon Jovi Have a Nice Day Bonus Track 14 05 11 L Disc 6 has been loaded 14 05 11 L Querying the AMG service for metadata 14 05 18 L Disc 6 Justin Timberlake Justified Australia Bonus Track has been identified 14 05 18 L Ripping disc 6 Justin Timberlake Justified Australia Bonus Track RipStation v4 2 User Manual Greatest Hits 1970 2002 EU Ripped 100 0 100 0 29 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 nine Artist Queen Tracy Chapman Bon Jovi 2 Justin Timberlake Santana Elton John tll Progress 1991 Rock 1988 Rock 2005 Rock 2002 Rock 1999 Rock 0000 Rock Batch Status 00 03 21 Client Ripfactory Discs Ripped Output Formats D MP3 224 kbps CBR Discs Failed 0 Missing Covers D Ski 16 5 4 6 25 6 6 8 35 8 6 8 35 8 7 6 K K X K KK Connection Status Ripstation Figure 4 1 RipStation Main User I nterfa
3. Click the edit list to edit the exceptions for this rule e g of a the e Standardise composer names Ensures consistent composer naming e g J S Bach Johann Sebastian Bach J Bach all become Bach Click edit to add a composer e Append artist name Adds the artist name to the aloum Greatest Hits e g Greatest Hits by Madonna becomes Greatest Hits Madonna Click edit to add to the list of album titles to perform this function on e g best of very best of etc NOTE These options may be selected or unselected 4 4 5 Logging Tab In the preferences dialog box select the Logging tab as shown in figure 4 12 Preferences Metadata Data SOL Grooming Logging Ripping V Log all metadata V Log batch summary View Provider Log Cancel Figure 4 12 Preferences Dialog Box Logging Tab e Log all metadata When checked this creates a text log file in the client folder detailing all metadata lookups for the entire batch Please use this for debug purposes only when requested by RF staff e Log batch summary When checked this creates a text log file in the client folder detailing successfully ripped CDs and failed rejected CDs e View provider log Click this to display a running total of metadata lookups broken down by month and by provider 4 4 6 Ripping Tab In the preferences dialog box select the Ripping tab as shown in figure 4 13 RipStation v4 2 User Manu
4. or pick arm as these are delicate pieces and are depended on for proper alignment and functioning of the unit e Place the system on a level workspace free of debris dust humidity excessive heat and electronic or electromagnetic interference e Keep out of direct sunlight e Allow at least six inches of clearance on all sides of unit for ventilation e Remove protective plastic cover from system and save along with the rest of the MD packaging 2 2 2 STEP TWO Remove the Stabilizing Bracket e Ifthe system has one remove the stabilizing bracket that is attached to the drive stack and column tower very important This is an item used to stabilize the column tower In shipping only and could severely damage the autoloader if not removed prior to powering on the unit e Save the stabilizing bracket along with the rest of the packaging 2 2 3 STEP THREE Plug in the Peripherals e Plug ina monitor keyboard and mouse to the robot e Attach the Ethernet cable e Using the enclosed 3 prong power cord plug in the autoloader to a properly grounded AC receptacle It is highly recommended that a surge protector is used to ensure safety in operation RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 12 of 42 ncuron ll lt Bicrrat gt The assembly is now complete A small number of test CDs may be placed into input hopper one the right most bin with three spikes All successfully ripped discs will be dropped off onto the accept s
5. 17 MP3 CODEC Settings Path This represents the path the codec s output will use as a root folder This may be overridden however in the batch properties screen figure 4 14 by checking the Use this output path option Cover art The location and name used for cover art The recommended setting is set to album folder and named folder jpg for maximum compatibility Tracks This is the full track path and name under the root folder These settings are configured for EACH codec and Ripfactory recommends that the Same convention be used for all NOTE Each server as selected in the drop down box in the main batch screen will dynamically set its own cover art and path naming convention and will highlight the available codec types Quality slider L A M E MP3 amp Windows Media VBR codecs only The quality slider determines how rigorous the codec will be during the audio encoding phase Higher quality settings will slow down the encoding process very slightly Challenging audio for example classical music or heavy metal generally requires that the slider be moved toward the Slow setting The resulting increase in quality is somewhat subjective a slower speed higher quality setting of the quality slider is generally only recommended for challenging and very dynamic audio with playback on high end audio equipment For the vast majority of MP3 encoding with playback on low to mid range audio RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 32
6. SQL Tab 4 4 4 Grooming Tab 4 4 5 Logging Tab 4 4 6 Ripping Tab 4 5 STARTING A NEW BATCH 4 5 1 BATCH SETUP RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 8 of 42 Pere yy RipStation 4 5 2 CODEC SETTINGS 4 5 3 OPERATIONS DURING BATCH RIP 4 5 3 1 Operations without Robotic Autoloader 4 5 3 2 Operations with Robotic Autoloader MD amp Pro Series 4 5 3 3 Reported errors 4 5 4 GETTING COVER ART 4 6 ACTIONS FOR COMPLETED BATCH 4 6 1 AUDIOBURN BUTTON BURN DVD BACKUPS 4 6 2 PODLOAD BUTTON LOAD AN IPOD 4 6 3 LOADING AN EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE 4 7 ERROR DETECTION amp CORRECTION 4 8 OUTPUT REPORTS 5 0 INTEGRATION WITH OTHER RIPFACTORY PRODUCTS 6 0 HELP AND SUPPORT RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 9 of 42 sooo enuon A lt Bicrrat gt 1 0 Software I nstallation 1 1 Pre install Checks For Standalone PC Options e Windows XP or SP2 e Microsoft NET 2 0 download from www ripfactory com software utils dotnetfx exe e PC platforms as specified in pre install documentation e Always on internet connection e Windows Media Player 10 or above In addition please ensure the required document for metadata access has been completed and the required key codes have been issued see section 4 4 1 1 2 Running the Executable e Ensure target PC is connected to the internet e To install the software double click the icon RipStation42setup exe to run and follow the onscreen prompts e Itis recommended that the
7. o E S Backup D fa Removable Disk E fa Removable Disk F a Removable Disk G H aP Removable Disk H H ap DVD CD RW Drive T a JA DVD RW Drive J aD Audio CD K 4 DVD RW Drive M al ra Seg WAN AW ond Elar Amended an iO7 i649 1 Mm gt Figure 4 26 Selecting a folder to load to Hard Drive HD e Select the Location of the external USB hard drive unit network hard drive or USB device and click OK The files will then be loaded to the device chosen and the file copy dialog appears to show its progress RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 39 of 42 sooo enuon A lt Bicrrat gt 4 7 Error detection amp correction RipStation s error handling consists of e Auto C2 Check e Burst mode check e Jitter check 4 8 Output Reports In addition to the live logging window RipStation generates a key report automatically at the end of a batch as follows A flat text file detailing the following saved into the client folder Clientname_log txt RipStation v4 2 Client Test UID 29378975 MP3 224 kbps CBR Started 09 29 2006 11 25 A total of 16 albums were ripped 2 albums were not ripped 0 albums had no cover 0 albums had no data Albums Not Ripped Pet Shop Boys Discography The clientname_log txt file will be appended to for batches with the same client name so they will not be overwritten RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 40 of 42 enuon ll lt Bi
8. of 42 sooo cinsiavion ll COCA equipment and portable music players the default setting shown above is recommended 4 5 3 Operations During Batch Rip 4 5 3 1 Operations without Robotic Autoloader e At the start of a batch process all selected drives will eject Place CDs in the drives and click close all drives The batch process will now progress e As each CD ts completed it will be ejected Replace with another when ready At the end of the batch the screen in figure 4 18 will be presented Ripstation V4 There was an error while attempting to load the next disc Would you like to Cancel the batch There are no more discs to rip Try again There are still discs to rip Continue from the beginning New discs have been loaded Try Again Continue Figure 4 18 Batch Complete Dialog When RipStation can find no more discs to load the user is now presented with 3 options e Cancel the batch No more discs to rip This will end the batch All drives will now be closed e Try again There are still discs to rip This will instruct the bot to retry the last attempted spindle The bot will not retry a spindle which has been used as an output spindle e Continue from beginning New discs have been loaded This continues the current batch and will restart from the first spindle RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 33 of 42 4 5 3 2 Operations with Robotic Autoloader MD amp Pro Series
9. of this Agreement and a pre agreed License term RF hereby grants to you a non exclusive non transferable right to use one copy of the specified version of the Software and the accompanying documentation the Documentation on one computer only unless otherwise agreed 2 Term This Agreement is effective for an unlimited duration unless and until earlier terminated as set forth herein This Agreement will terminate automatically if you fail to comply with any of the limitations or other requirements described herein Upon any termination or expiration of this Agreement you must destroy all copies of the Software and the Documentation You may terminate this Agreement at any point by destroying all copies of the Software and the Documentation 3 Ownership Rights The Software is protected by International copyright laws and international treaty provisions RF and its suppliers own and retain all right title and interest in and to the Software including all copyrights patents trade secret rights trademarks and other intellectual property rights therein Your possession installation or use of the Software does not transfer to you any title to the intellectual property in the Software and you will not acquire any rights to the Software except as expressly set forth in this Agreement 4 Restrictions You may not rent lease loan sublicense or resell the Software You may not permit third parties to benefit from the use or functionality of
10. the Software via a timesharing service bureau or other arrangement You may not transfer any of the rights granted to you under this Agreement You may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the Software except to the extent the foregoing restriction is expressly prohibited by applicable law You may not modify or create derivative works based upon the Software in whole or in part You may not copy the Software or Documentation Except that you may either a make one copy of the Software solely for backup or archival purposes or b transfer the Software to a single hard disk provided that you keep the original solely for backup or archival purposes You may not remove any proprietary notices or labels on the Software All copies must contain the same proprietary notices that appear on and in the Software All rights not expressly set forth hereunder are reserved by RF 5 Warranty and Disclaimer a Limited Warranty RF warrants that for sixty 60 days from the date of original purchase the media e g CD Rom on which the Software is contained will be free from defects in materials and workmanship RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 4 of 42 b Remedies RF and its suppliers entire liability and your exclusive remedy for any breach of the foregoing warranty shall be at RF s option either 1 return of the purchase price paid for the license if any or 11 replacement of the defective media in which the Software is contai
11. the batch A wildcard is used to denote when no maximum number of discs has been entered Discs failed number of discs rejected due to failing error correction Missing Covers number of discs in current batch for which album art was not obtained from metadata services or the integrated web search Elapsed Time time elapsed since the start of the batch Open Client Folder button opens the client folder for the current batch in Windows Explorer This is useful for checking that folders and files are being created as expected This can be clicked safely during the batch process and will not affect operation The settings for each codec that was selected for the current batch the bit rate and VBR CBR settings will be highlighted within the active codec 4 3 1 6 Group 6 Internet and metadata provider Connection Status Window The key for the connection status of the internet and the metadata providers is shown below RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 21 of 42 ns RipStation gy Connectivity not tested vy Connectivity tested and status OK Connectivity tested and no response received Internet connectivity is tested every 12 seconds Metadata provider connectivity is tested when each database lookup request is sent to the provider Metadata connectivity indicators remain amber until a lookup request is sent a successful response from the provider will turn the indicator green while no response from the provider will
12. turn the indicator red 4 3 1 7 Group 7 Batch Logging Window Realtime logging of robotic operation disc loading metadata lookup ripping and encoding process and failed CDs Each log entry is timestamped 4 3 2 Main Screen Menu Options Right clicking in the top left corner of the main screen over the RipStation V4 heading opens the menu shown in figure 4 5 4 amp Restore Minimize X Close Alk F4 f About Ripstation Y4 Ripfactory Request support Report 4 server issue Figure 4 5 RipStation V4 Menu Options e About RipStation V4 Opens the about dialog showing program detail e Ruipfactory Opens the Ripfactory homepage in your browser e Request Support Opens the Ripfactory support form in your web browser e Report a server issue Opens the Ripfactory server status report page In your browse RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 22 of 42 ns RipStation 4 4 Preference Settings Clicking on the preferences button opens the dialog box as shown in figure 4 6 ele Preferences Metadata Date SQL Grooming Logging Ripping Never T Local cdplayer ini Filepath C cdplayer ini Second All Music Guide AMG Add disc totitle in parenthesis License ohare First Y Get Digital GD 3 User Name FipFactory Third FreeDB Server 1 uk freedb org Sener 2 Server 3 Ho Data Auto
13. PECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OR FOR ANY AND ALL OTHER DAMAGES OR LOSSES IN NO EVENT WILL TOPIARY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE LIST PRICE TOPIARY CHARGES FOR A LICENSE TO THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF TOPIARY SHALL HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES FURTHERMORE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THIS LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU The foregoing provisions shall be enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law 7 Miscellaneous This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Ireland without reference to conflict of laws principles and the parties agree that the sole location and venue for any litigation which may arise hereunder shall be Ireland The application of the United Nations Convention of Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded This Agreement sets forth all rights for the user of the Software and is the entire agreement between the parties This Agreement supersedes any other communications with respect to the Software and Documentation This Agreement may not be modified except by a written addendum issued by a duly authorized representative of RF No provision hereof shall be deemed waived unless such waiver shall be in writing and signed by RF or a duly au
14. RipStation v4 2 User Manual 7 a 2 PITTI Tin p RipSt tion Operators Guide Rev 031007 1 Page 1 of 42 sooo RipStation RipStation v4 2 Plus Operating Manual MF Digital 121 Carolyn Blvd East Farmingdale NY 11735 Phone 631 249 9393 Fax 631 249 9273 support mfdigital com www mfdigital com techsupport html Please note that your professional MF Digital RipStation is ready to run and you need not install any software Please skip to the Quick Start or Main User section of this manual RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 2 of 42 na RipStation Copyright All rights within this document and related software belong to Ripfactory Ltd RipStation is a registered trademark of Ripfactory Ltd BY USING THIS SOFTWARE YOU ARE AGREEING TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS This software the SOFTWARE is prepared as a solution to dealers systems integrators This SOFTWARE is provided as is and with warranty only as detailed in the applicable License agreement Ripfactory Ltd specifically disclaim to the fullest extent permitted by law all warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with respect to this software Ripfactory shall have no liability including without limitation in negligence with respect to this software Ripfactory Ltd shall have no liability including without limitation in neglig
15. al Page 27 of 42 sooo RipStation Preferences Metadata Data SQL Grooming Logging Ripping IV Skip heavily damaged discs Cancel Figure 4 13 Preferences Dialog Box Ripping Tab e This allows the software to skip discs that are badly damaged and or unreadable This will allow ripping to continue without the software continually trying to read the disc and slowing down the process NOTE This options may be selected or unselected RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 28 of 42 Mir gt a CBicTar gt 4 5 Starting a New Batch 4 5 1 Batch Setup In the main RipStation screen click the New Batch button and the Batch Properties dialog box shown in figure 4 14 appears Batch Properties Source Device MT2 4 aa Edit Number of CDs o Target device Generic Enter 0 to rip Client Name indefinitely Output Formats Use Format Es Add MP3 MP3 WAW w1 WAY v1 E WAW y2 WAV v2 Edit WMA WMA ll gt Delete Force default filenames W Use this output path D Local Audio E W Uze UNICODE IDS tags Copy data tracks Audio files only Make a duplicate copy of output files here iz Ralpha test for robert E Ensure all drives are empty and closed before starting batch cance Figure 4 14 Batch Properties Dialog Box e Source Device select the model of robotic device you are using or IDE USB Drives to use Internal or external CD DVD Rom driv
16. ates and VBR CBR options see section 4 5 2 DELETE Click Delete to remove the codec from the output list Only codecs that are checked will be used Force default filenames should only be checked if multiple formats are being encoded to This will prefix the codec name above the album name e g C Root clientname MP3 Use this output path when checked will force the program to use this path as the root location for all files and will override the setting within each codec Unicode D3 tags is defaulted to on as standard Copy Data Tracks Copy data tracks option introduced to copy data CDs as part of the batch process Audiofiles only Audio files only option filters out non audio files by only copying the following mp3 wav flac aac wma Make a duplicate copy of output files here This will place a copy of the ripped files to the specified location Start Batch closes this screen and starts the batch process NOTE Codec and path settings will be stored from session to session for a quick batch simply key in number of CDs and check the codec 4 5 2 Codec Settings RipStation v4 2 ships with a number of standard CODEC options pre configured However CODECs may be added or deleted and the settings for the MP3 WMA AAC and OGG CODECs may be modified To add a new codec click the Add button in the Batch Properties dialog box The New Output dialog will appear as in figure 4 16 RipStation v4 2 User Man
17. ation v4 2 User Manual Page 25 of 42 swell RipStation 4 4 3 SQL Tab In the preferences dialog box select the SQL tab as shown in figure 4 10 Preferences Metadata Data SQL Grooming Logging Ripping Server Database Username Password Enable SQL server connection Figure 4 10 Preferences Dialog Box SQL Tab SQL enabled allows RipStation v4 2 to write ALL information from metadata and client detail to a local SQL server Simply check the box and key in the server details to enable this Please consult Ripfactory detailed documentation for set up details 4 4 4 Grooming Tab In the preferences dialog box select the Grooming tab as shown in figure 4 11 Preferences Metadata Data SQL Grooming Logging Ripping Map output genres to Same as input v Edit V Capitalize every word Edit V Standardize composer names Edit Append artist name to Greatest Hits titles Prepend artist name to Greatest Hits titles Cancel Figure 4 11 Preferences Dialog Box Grooming Tab e Map output genres to Using the drop down box select the manufacturer to groom for and the genres will be mapped to the target list These are supplied as standard with RipStation v4 2 and are updated by Ripfactory on a regular basis RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 26 of 42 e Capitalize every word Check this box to capitalise every new word of a phrase e g a new day becomes A New Day
18. ce Page 18 of 42 sooo anuon ll lt Bicrrat gt 4 3 1 Button and Screen Operations 4 3 1 1 Group 1 Button Controls Figure 4 2 below shows a closer version of the button controls in the main user interface They are labelled 1 11 and are explained below eS aIL A O 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Figure 4 2 RipStation Button Controls Button 1 New Batch Cancel Batch Opens the New Batch dialog If a batch is currently running this button will change to the Cancel Batch button as shown in figure 4 1 and will cancel the batch if pressed Button 2 Preferences Opens the preferences dialog Button 3 Load Opens a browser dialog to load previously saved batch settings rsf file Settings file contains Client Name folder masks and configurations of all codecs codec selection Button 4 Save Opens a browser dialog to save the current batch settings into a rsf file Button 5 Delete Client Files Deletes the last client folder that was ripped Will display a confirmation dialog showing the name of the folder about to be deleted NOTE If no client folder loaded deletes all files ripped from the top level folder down Button 6 Server Loading Module Opens the Ripfactory Audioload module for server loading if installed please refer to this product s user manual Button 7 Podload Module Opens the Ripfactory Podload module for iPod loading please refer to this product s user manual Button 8 Audioburn Modul
19. crrat gt 5 0 Integration with Other Ripfactory Products Currently Audiofile and Audioloader may be added to RipStation as additional modules Ripfactory AudioFile Generates fully customisable and printable HTML album catalogue using cover art and customisable logo and colours Ripfactory AudioLoader AudioLoader enables integrated loading of all XiVA based media servers Ripfactory AudioGroomer AudioGroomer enables automated processing to provide much more accurate and consistent metadata In areas such as compilations box sets and genre matching Please contact Ripfactory for further information or visit www ripfactory com software html RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 41 of 42 nio EN o 6 0 Help and Support Support terms are detailed in client specific contracts but at minimum shall include 24 hour support via our online helpdesk In addition we offer an extended warranty package which includes remote access to your site from our headquarters in Belfast and extended hardware warranty coverage Support response is guaranteed within 24 hours Contact details Ripfactory Ltd The Old Throne Hospital 244 Whitewell Road Belfast Support Helpdesk www ripfactory com support Email support ripfactory com RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 42 of 42
20. d style interface to guide the user through all the steps involved in the loading process e Click the Podload button shown right and the screen in figure 4 21 will appear Ripfactory PodLoad No iPods Found Please connect an iPod Figure 4 21 First screen of Podioad Wizard The screen will poll your computer s USB ports evey few seconds waiting for an iPod to be connected before it will allow you to proceed to the next stage e Next connect an iPod into an available USB socket The screen changes to reflect the new iPod connected as shown in figure 4 22 RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 36 of 42 sooo RipStation Z Ripfactory PodLoad Ripfactory s iPod Free Space 275 26 Gb Click Next to begin loading music onto this iPod Next gt Figure 4 22 Second screen of Podioad Wizard The screen displays the following o iPod Friendly name the name given to the device when first used o The screen icon will change to reflect the generation of iPod plugged in o The used and available space e Click Next and select the folder containing the collection you wish to transfer via the windows explorer dialog see figure 4 23 E Ripfactory PodLoad Copying To Ripfactory s iPod A Please choose a source folder Figure 4 23 Third screen of Podiload Wizard e lf there is enough available iPod space to hold the entire selected folder click next in figure 4 24 and loading w
21. de facility Fully scalable output masks Fully automatically updated Inclusive AudioCover support to grab missing cover art Amazon cover art support Integrated DVD burning engine RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 16 of 42 sooo RipStation 4 2 Supported Codecs and bit rates Installed as standard are the following codecs FLAC ss Lossless o 128 160 192 224 320 kbps VBR CBR 48 64 96 128 192 256 320 Lossless WAV Embedded ID3 wav Request WAV Sonos RIFF WAV 96 128 160 192 kbps OGG Optional codecs may be purchased from Ripfactory as additional modules including Monkeys RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 17 of 42 RipStation 4 3 RipStation v4 2 Main Screen The RipStation main user interface is shown in figure 4 1 below Operations are carried out using the button controls at the top of the screen and information is displayed throughout the rest of the screen Figure 4 1 shows the interface split into groups from 1 7 Section 4 3 1 of the manual details each of these groups in turn 5 Ripstation V4 ee X ye D LO aL O Q Have a Nice Day Bonus Track Justified Australia Bonus Track Use Drive Cover Album a TSSTcorp CORWDYD TS H492C DEO2 g Greatest Hits Vol 2 J TSSTcorp CD DVDW TS H552L 0614 Tracy Chapman r K Slimtype DVDRW SLW 8315 W501 z B A L Slimtype DVDRW SLW 831S WS01 ry M PLEXTOR DYDA PX 7164 1 09 A Supernatural N ASUS CRW 52324 1 01 Q K
22. default paths be selected for installation 1 2 1 Registration e To activate the software installation double click the program shortcut on the desktop e When prompted as shown in figure 1 0 please key in the registration code Supplied at the time of purchase and click ok RIPSTATION4 2 Product Registration Please select one of the following options f Install as a standalone program C Install az a trial C Install az a network client Please enter your Product Rey below 4 Product Kep takes the form AIPS TATION 42 3 os ee ee TP ou don t have a Product Rey please contact your software supplier cancel He Figure 1 0 Product Registration Code Screen RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 10 of 42 TD MF Kier C DIGITAL RipStation e Next enter in the company details when presented with the screen as shown in figure 1 1 in order to complete the product registration and software installation Product Registration To complete the registration of this product please fill out the form below Items marked with a are compulsory Only information regarding the registration of this product will be sent over the Internet This information will be securely stored by Microcosm and will not be distributed to anybody other than the Software Developer and Microcosm If you would like to see Microcosm s security policy then please dick the button below Company Name Customer Name House Mame Humber
23. e O O O O O or o Click Skip to reject this CD and continue RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 24 of 42 sooo a on I TSSTcorp CDRWDVD TS H492C DE02 The disc you have placed in this drive could not be identified Please enter the disc information manually or lt Skip gt this disc Genre Year Label Unknown X 0000 Artist Composer Unknown Album Conductor Album 82015C10 Cover Art click to browse Track 01 Track 02 Track 03 Track 04 Track 05 Track 06 Track 07 Track 08 Track 09 Track 10 Track 11 Track 12 Track 13 Track 14 Figure 4 8 Metadata Manual Entry e Download missing covers from Amazon This enables a web based lookup for cover art when none has been returned via the normal metadata lookup Recommended setting Is On NOTE This facility cannot always provide 100 accurate cover art particularly for Various artists discs e Include track count in TRCK frames Check this option when ripping for iPod or iTunes 4 4 2 Data Tab In the preferences dialog box select the data tab as shown in figure 4 9 Preferences Metadata Data SOL Grooming Logging Ripping Company URL www ripfactory com Software URL Ripstation v4 2 Cancel Figure 4 9 Preferences Dialog Box Data Tab The company URL may be keyed in here such that it becomes embedded in the encoded by field in the ID3 tag Alternatively the box may be left blank RipSt
24. e Opens the Ripfactory Audioburn module for robotic DVD backup of client audio Please refer to this product s user manual Button 9 Send to Disk Opens the Ripfactory Send to HD module for loading client audio to removable storage Please refer to this product s user manual Button 10 AudioFile Opens the optional Ripfactory AudioFile module if installed HTML PDF batch cataloguing Please refer to this product s user manual Button 11 AudioCover Opens the optional Ripfactory AudioCover module for retrieving missing cover art Please refer to this product s user manual Button 12 Help Opens the RipStation v4 2 help dialog RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 19 of 42 RipStation 4 3 1 2 Group 2 CD Rom Drive Display Bar The CD Rom drive display bar shows the status of each CD Rom device in the system For the selected check box the following information is displayed when a drive Is ripping a disc Thumbnail image of the current aloum cover art Album name Artist name Album year Genre all above as provided by the metadata provider Drive and firmware details Percentage complete progress bar also shows drive read speed The Stop button Disc Skip to the right of each drive display will eject the current disc and place it onto the reject pile before moving onto the next disc Clicking anywhere on the display bar for a drive will change the information displayed on the cover art metadata and batch stat
25. e Before clicking the Start Batch button load the input spindle with CDs At the start of the batch process each drive on the MD series will open and will be checked for the presence of a CD in the case of none found the drive will be loaded with a CD from the input spindle closed and read This step is followed for each CD in turn When each CD is completed it is collected and either placed on the Accept spindle as a good CD or the small Reject pile as a failed CD e At the end of the batch the dialog box shown in figure 4 18 will appear either click the No I m Done button to complete the process or add more CDs to the spindle key in the number and press the Yes Add More button at which point ripping will recommence 4 5 3 3 Reported errors If the robotic autoloader experiences a problem collecting a CD during a batch rip one of two error dialog boxes will appear These dialog boxes are shown in figure 4 19a amp b Ripstation V4 There was an error while attempting to load the next disc Would you like to try again There was an error while attempting to reject a disc Would you like to try again Figure 4 19b Error While Rejecting Dialog Box Figure 4 18a displays the error while accepting dialog box which occurs when the robotic autoloader experiences a problem while trying to collect a CD from the input spindle e When this occurs either click yes to allow the autoloader to retr
26. e the audio files will be saved 7 In the output formats section highlight the MP3 codec and tick the Use box on the left 8 Stack some CDs onto any input spindle and click Start Batch to commence the first batch rip NOTE Ripping will continue until all CDs are ripped Click the Open Client Ty Folder button to view the digitally encoded audio files RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 15 of 42 ns RipStation 4 0 Main User Guide 4 1 Key Features Batch encoding Batch reporting on successful amp failed CDs Live batch process logging window Metadata lookup logging amp reporting RipStation MD amp Pro series robotic autoloader and USB2 0 drive support Batch setup wizard Simultaneous multiple codec encoding Client detail entry SQL connectivity Support for AMG GD3 FreeDB and CD Player ini localised metadata services Full metadata amp cover art preview Full metadata cover art support and embedding Web based lookup and embedding for missing cover art during batch process Automatic grooming of tag data during encode process Embedded company information UID client watermark embedding Switchable Unicode support ID3 gt 2 4 inc 1 1 Batch preview window discs ripped to go no cover art codecs client name Single touch start and drive control Drive stop control Full C2 error checking Error output on the fly and post rip Metadata testing service Full target device support Post enco
27. ence with respect to any loss or damage directly or indirectly arising out of the use of this software Without limiting the foregoing Ripfactory shall not be liable including without limitation in negligence for any loss of profit interruption of business loss or damage to equipment or data interruption of operations or any other damage including but not limited to direct special incidental or consequential damages This software must not be used for unauthorised duplication of CD s or any other works protected by copyright unless permitted by law No license to infringe copyright is granted by the possession installation and or use of this software Any statutory rights you may have are unaffected RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 3 of 42 PEP wy RipStation Software EULA End User Software License Agreement for RipStation Software NOTICE TO ALL USERS PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING LEGAL AGREEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE LICENSE OF RipStation SOFTWARE BY Ripractory Lod RE BY CLICKING THE ACCEPT BUTTON OR INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE YOU EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR A SINGLE ENTITY CONSENT TO BE BOUND BY AND BECOME A PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT CLICK THE BUTTON THAT INDICATES THAT YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND DO NOT INSTALL THE SOFTWARE 1 License Grant Subject to the payment of the applicable license fees and subject to the terms and conditions
28. es with no robotics e Edit additional edits can be made such as COM port Shake mode on off and for MFD2 4 devices the option to select which side the drives are on Shake mode was introduced to address sticking discs being double loaded into drive tray It is not supported by MD1 robotic loader MED Properti COM Port COME MT2 Properties T Lise shake mode when kading dacs COM Port COM1 Drive Placement befi Side Right Gace F Use shake mode when loading discs Ik eimbype DVO gt j Tso Toone ODT L Stype DVDA OF canei Figure 4 15 Source Device Edit Dialog Box e Number of CDs key in the number of CDs in the batch or 0 to rip indefinitely e Target device Use Generic for any portable devices or select from the manufacturer list to enable file format and grooming RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 29 of 42 anuon lll lt Bicrrat gt ses Client Name Key in the client name required EI a folder will be created of the same name inside the default output path folder where all encoded audio files will be placed Output Formats Displays the CODECs to be used for ripping To enable a CODEC to be used highlight by the blue bar the CODEC in the display and check the Use tick box on the left ADD Click Add to add an output codec to the output list EDIT Click Edit to edit this Codec s settings This will open a dialog in order to configure the codec settings including bit r
29. ies dialog opens 4 If using an MFD2 4 device you will need to configure the side what drive Is on and choose the correct COM port To do this from the Source device pull down box select MFD2 4 the click the edit button beside it Batch Properties lt Target device Enter 0 to rip Client Name indefinitely MFD Properties COM Port COM1 Use shake mode when loading discs Drive Placement Left Side Right Side E TSSTcorp CDR G _ NEC DVD_ F TSSTcorp CDA v L PLEXTOR DVD v c we T Copy data tracks Audio files only Ensure all drives are empty and closed before starting batch Start Batch Cancel Figure 3 1 MFD2 4 Properties Dialog RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 14 of 42 You then select which drives are left of the robotic arm and which are right of it You can also enable shake mode 5 If using a MD2 4 device select it from the dropdown box then click edit You have the option to choose the COM port that the robotic autoloader is connected to and to use shake mode MTZ Propertes COM Port COM1 Use shake mode when loading discs we Figure 3 2 MD2 4 Properties Dialog Shake mode was introduced to address sticking discs being double loaded into drive tray It is not supported by the MD1 robotic loader 6 Enter your name testrip or myfirstrip into the Client Name box A folder of the Same name will be created This is wher
30. ill commence whilst showing the progress and active aloum being transferred figure 4 25 RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 37 of 42 TD RipStation E e Ifthe collection size is greater than the available size on the player the following options are presented o Load A Z Selecting will allow the transfer of albums alphabetically until full o Load Z gt A as above but in reverse order o Randomly Load will load random complete albums until full this is the recommended option o Select allows the user to select which albums are loaded until full Once selected above the normal file transfer screen figure 4 25 will appear a Ripfactory PodLoad a Copying To Ripfactory s iPod Free Space 24 99 Gb Space Required 274 78 Mb Number of Albums 2 Click Next to copy all of the selected albums to this iPod Next gt Figure 4 24 Fourth screen of Podioad Wizard H1 Ripfactory PodLoad Copying 1 of 1 albums PEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Figure 4 25 Fifth and final screen of Podload Wizard File transfer will continue until all files are loaded correctly to the player RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 38 of 42 anuon A lt Bicrrat gt 4 6 3 Loading an external Hard Drive Clicking the Send to HD button shown right loads a client folder to a hard drive The standard Windows explorer dialog appears Browse for Folder Select a folder eg Local Disk C
31. matically Rip ki W Download missing covers from Amazon com W Include track count in TACK frames Cancel Figure 4 6 Preferences Dialog Box Metadata Tab 4 4 1 Metadata Tab The metadata tab selected in figure 4 6 allows for the following settings to be selected Local cdplayer ini For metadata retrieval from a local cache check the Local cdplayer ini checkbox and key in the full file path to the cdplayer ini file e g C Windows cdplayer ini All Music Guide AMG AMG access is activated by an encrypted software key supplied by Ripfactory When activated the unique License key number will be displayed in the License box Checking the Add disc to title will append the disc number specifically for box sets to the album title tag Checking the in parenthesis will wrap parenthesis CD01 around the number It is recommended to always have these options checked Get Digital GD3 Key in a GD3 username and password supplied by Ripfactory to use this service FreeDB The web s free metadata database Key in the local regional mirror Shown in figure 4 7 FreeDB does not provide cover art Whilst you can key in RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 23 of 42 PEPE yy Vie RipStation 3 IGITAL gt Ki any respective mirror due to a problem recently with FreeDB mirrors we recommend leaving the box blank FreeDB regional mirrors at freedb org Vienna Austria au freedb
32. ned You must return the defective media to RF at your expense with a copy of your receipt This limited warranty is void if the defect has resulted from accident abuse or misapplication Any replacement media will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period c Warranty Disclaimer Except for the limited warranty set forth herein THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW REF DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TITLE AND NONINFRINGEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR SELECTING THE SOFTWARE TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED RESULTS AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF USE OF AND RESULTS OBTAINED FROM THE SOFTWARE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS RE MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL BE ERROR FREE OR FREE FROM INTERRUPTIONS OR OTHER FAILURES OR THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU The foregoing provisions shall be enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law 6 Limitation of Liability UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL THEORY WHETHER IN TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE SHALL RE OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INDIRECT S
33. org Sydney Australia ca freedb org Winnipeg Manitoba Canada es freedb org Madrid Spain fi freedb org Tampere Finland fr freedb org Courbevoie France jp freedb org Shizuoka Shizuoka Japan jp2 freedb org Tokyo Tokyo Japan ru freedb org Saint Petersburg Russia uk freedb org London UK uk2 freedb org London UK us freedb org San ose California USA Figure 4 7 FreeDB Regional Mirrors e Metadata drop down boxes The boxes beside each metadata service provider allow the user to choose the order that RipStation v4 2 queries each metadata provider Click the drop down menu to the left of each provider and set to Never First Second or Third e No Data Setting Three options exist for dealing with albums with no metadata e Automatically Rip Discs will be ripped using Unknown Artist for artist tag and artist folder name The aloum name will be generated using a unique ID All albums ripped in this way will be placed into an artist folder called Unknown Artist for later tagging and naming e Automatically Reject Discs will be rejected and placed in the reject pile e Query User User will immediately be prompted to enter album information manually during the batch process as shown in figure 4 8 Select the genre from the dropdown list Key in the year of release Key in the artist name Key in the aloum name Click on each track to rename it Click the OK button to save and continu
34. pindle or appropriate hopper until the system has completed the quantity of discs requested or runs out of media Should any discs fail to be ripped due to a blemish or otherwise they will be placed in the reject pile in front of the drive stack RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 13 of 42 a on 3 0 RipStation Quick Start Guide Before using the RipStation software please use the following steps as a quick start guide to set the initial parameters and perform a simple MP3 batch rip Picar gt 1 Open the RipStation software and on the main screen click the Preferences X icon The dialog box shown in figure 3 0 opens 2 Key in the supplied GD3 login amp password If AMG metadata is enabled in the software select the ordering of lookups as AMG First GD3 Second Freedb Third Click OK There is the option to select a local source in the cdplayer ini file Preferences Metadata Data SQL Grooming Logging Ripping Never Local cdplayer ini Filepath C cdplayer ini Second All Music Guide AMG f Add disc to title V in parenthesis License First v Get Digital GD3 UserName RipFactory Thid FreeDB Server 1 uk freedb org Server 2 iii aia Server 3 neu No Data Automatically Rip v V Download missing covers from Amazon com V Include track count in TRCK frames Figure 3 0 Preferences Dialog Box 3 In the main screen click the new batch icon The batch propert
35. thorized representative of RF If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect The parties confirm that it is their wish that this Agreement has been written in the English language only 8 The Software and Documentation are provided with Restricted Rights 9 You agree not to export this software unless previously agreed with RE RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 5 of 42 rom Biema Copyright 2002 2006 Ripfactory Ltd Inc All Rights Reserved RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 6 of 42 ns RipStation Overview RipStation v4 2 is a suite of software to allow for batch transfer and encoding of CD material to digital music files utilising USB attached CD Drives or Ripfactory s MD and Pro series robotic autoloaders The application operates on the Windows XP Platform The product is designed for use by individuals system integrators and service providers and offers flexibility ease of use and high throughput at the core of its operation RipStation 4 2 is licensed on a seat or site license basis as selected by Ripfactory s clients and subject to the conditions laid down in the applicable license agreement This document provides a user manual to allow basic and advanced operation as well as customisation of all parameters set up and use of robotics RipStation generally includes the following RipStation MD series Hardware MD1 op
36. tional burn choice AudioBurn AudioView AudioCover Filemover RipStation 4 2 may be upgraded with e AudioFile e AudioLoader This document does not detail each of these applications and it is highly recommended that the relevant manuals be consulted for each of the above RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 7 of 42 sy RipStation CbicimaL gt Contents 1 0 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 1 1 PRE INSTALL CHECKS 1 2 RUNNING THE EXECUTABLE 1 2 1 REGISTRATION 1 2 2 LIMITS ON REGISTRATION 2 0 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2 1 ROBOTIC HARDWARE MD amp PRO SERIES 2 2 STEP BY STEP GUIDE OF ROBOTIC HARDWARE ASSEMBLY 2 2 1 STEP ONE REMOVE THE PACKING CONSTRAINTS 2 2 2 STEP TWO REMOVE THE STABILIZING BRACKET 2 2 3 STEP THREE PLUG IN THE AUTOLOADER 10 10 10 11 12 2 2 4 STEP FOUR CONNECT THE AUTOLOADER TO THE PC ERROR BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED 3 0 RIPSTATION QUICK START GUIDE 4 0 MAIN USER GUIDE 4 1 KEY FEATURES 4 2 SUPPORTED CODECS AND BIT RATES 4 3 RIPSTATION V4 2 MAIN SCREEN 4 3 1 BUTTON AND SCREEN OPERATIONS 4 3 1 1 Group 1 Button Controls 4 3 1 2 Group 2 CD Rom Drive Display Bar 4 3 1 3 Group 3 Cover art Preview 4 3 1 4 Group 4 Metadata Preview 4 3 1 5 Group 5 Batch Status Window 4 3 1 6 Group 6 Internet and metadata provider Connection Status Window 4 3 1 7 Group 7 Batch Logging Window 4 3 2 MAIN SCREEN MENU OPTIONS 4 4 PREFERENCE SETTINGS 4 4 1 Metadata Tab 4 4 2 Data Tab 4 4 3
37. ual Page 30 of 42 RipStation Tracks ZEAMP IVANEM SZN T mp3 ZA Artist 40 Disc 1 CODBID AY Yea aM Track 1 Track 2C Client 4B Batch Format Settings Bitrate 320 F uality gt Cancel Figure 4 16 New Output Dialog e Choose the CODEC you wish to add to the display from the drop down box at the top and press OK e Inthe same way if you would like to delete a CODEC from the display select the CODEC to be removed highlighted by the blue bar and press Delete e To modify a CODEC s settings select the codec you wish to modify and click the Edit button For the MP3 CODEC the box in figure 4 17 appears List of variables used in the output paths AlbumArtistName BatchClientUID BatchClientName AlbumName AlbumCreditName If CreditTitle is Narrator AlbumCreditName If CreditTitle is Co Author CDDB LG AlbumDiscNumber 1f nonzero TrackNumber FirstReleaseLabel FirstReleaselSBN TrackName FirstReleaseUPC AlbumDiscNumber AlbumDiscCount BatchIndex AlbumDate BatchUserData 0 9 oO oP oP oP OP OP oP o oO oO WP AP AW WP AP oP OP WO RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 31 of 42 Hew Output Waa w Name WAM WI File Names Path C Local Audio EI Cover Art ZENWAWT e420 Folder jpg Tracks ZEwAW VAAAD AN Tey 4 Artist D Disc l CODBID ay Year ahd Se 4M Track 7 Track ZC Client 2B Batch poe Format Settings Cancel Figure 4
38. us windows 4 3 1 3 Group 3 Cover art Preview The cover art preview window displays aloum cover art as shown in figure 4 3 for example The Provider box shows the source of cover art Web indicates a web retrieved cover art source e g amazon Clicking on the preview image will show a full resolution version of the cover art actual pixel size Click on the full resolution image to close tt Diese Cover Provider AMG Click image to see full size Figure 4 3 Example of Cover Art Preview 4 3 1 4 Group 4 Metadata Preview The metadata preview window displays a track listing for the disc in the currently selected drive and indicates the metadata provider used as a source for this metadata RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 20 of 42 ss RipStation A percentage complete figure is displayed and updated in real time as each track is synchronously read from the disc and encoded 4 3 1 5 Group 5 Batch Status Window The batch status window as shown in figure 4 4 is designed to give a dynamic preview of the current batch Job Batch Status 00 08 33 Client 5 Test Discos Ripped 0 Discs Failed 0 Output Formats MFS 224 kbps CBR Missing Covers 0 Figure 4 4 Batch Status Box The window provides the following information Client name as entered into the New Batch dialog Discs ripped displayed in the form N NN where N is the total ripped to date and NN is the total size of
39. y the collection or click no and remove the CD from the stack Figure 4 18b shows the error while rejecting dialog box which occurs when the robotic autoloader experiences a problem while trying to collect a CD from the drive e When this occurs either click yes to allow the autoloader to retry the collection or click no and remove the CD from the drive manually RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 34 of 42 sooo RipStation JE io 4 5 4 Getting Cover Art During the conversion the batch status window will detail how many albums have been converted with no cover art At the end of the batch if this count is 1 or greater the dialog in figure 4 20 appears Ripstation V4 Some discs were ripped without cover art Would vou like bo run 4udioCover Ves Mo Figure 4 20 Missing Cover Art Notice e Selecting Yes will run Ripfactory s AudioCover and open it at the correct directory selecting No will close the batch down and not retrieve the missing cover art Please see the AudioCover User manual for more detailed help on using AudioCover RipStation v4 2 User Manual Page 35 of 42 sooo unuon A lt Bicrrat gt 4 6 Actions for Completed Batch 4 6 1 Audioburn button burn DVD backups Refer to the AudioBurn Manual for a detailed usage guide 4 6 2 Podload button load an iPod Podload allows a user to load an iPod with a selected folder of music files It offers a simple wizar
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