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Operation - Ripping
6.1 The Ripping Process
Ripping CDs to the HDX is a simple process. It is preferable
while ripping for the HDX to be connected to a working
and reliable internet service.
Note:
An internet connection is necessary for the HDX to
identify CDs and download their artist, title, track listing and
artwork data. If the HDX is unable to access the internet
while ripping, it will initially interrogate a small internal
database for the CD’s associated data. If the CD is not
found on the internal database, only the ripped audio
data and its identification code will be stored. Manual
input of CD data or further AMG and FreeDB database
requests can be made via the Desktop Client application
once an internet connection is re-established.
Note:
Right-click on the album name in the Desktop Client
interface to request an online database lookup manually.
To rip a CD press the front panel or handset
open
button
and place the CD on the drawer. Press the
open
button
again to close the drawer. Ripping will begin automatically
and takes up to eight minutes.
Note:
It is good practice to check that the playing surface
of each CD is clean before ripping.
Note:
Ripping can be cancelled once underway by
pressing the HDX front panel open button or selecting
Abort on the Front Panel Display Interface Ripping Monitor
page.
When the HDX has ripped the CD and downloaded its
associated data it will eject the CD automatically. As soon
as a CD has been ejected, the HDX is ready to rip the next
one. The
Ripping Monitor
menu provides feedback on
progress as the ripping process takes place.
The CD will be included in the HDX’s music library listing
about 1 minute after it has been successfully ripped. It will
then be available for playback either locally or across a
NaimNet network.
Note:
Ripping to an external Music Store may result in a
longer delay before the HDX library listing is updated.
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The HDX will only fulfil its potential if it holds a significant library of music. A typical music
CD carries approximately 600MB of data and the 1TB storage capacity of the HDX internal
hard disk will hold approximately 1500 CDs. The addition of network music stores can
increase storage capacity effectively without limit. Ripping a typical CD takes up to eight
minutes thanks to the advanced data handling algorithms that ensure, unless the CD is
badly damaged, the ripped data is always a “bit-perfect” copy.
6.2 Copyright Issues
The music carried on a CD, and the recording of the CD
itself, is likely to be the subject of copyright restrictions
which allow the owner of the CD only to make copies
(ripping in effect copies a CD) for personal use only.
Ripping CDs that you don’t personally own may violate
copyright law.
Note:
CD copyright law may vary with territory.
