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Operation - Ripping
6.1 The Ripping Process
Ripping CDs to UnitiServe is a simple process. It is preferable
while ripping for UnitiServe to be connected to a working
and reliable internet service.
Note:
An internet connection is necessary for UnitiServe
to identify CDs and download their artist, title, track listing
and artwork data. If UnitiServe 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 insert the CD in the UnitiServe transport slot.
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
touching the UnitiServe front panel logo or selecting Abort
on the Display Interface Ripping Monitor page.
When UnitiServe has ripped the CD and downloaded its
associated data it will eject the CD automatically. As soon
as a CD has been ejected, UnitiServe 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 UnitiServe’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 UnitiServe’s library listing is updated.
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UnitiServe 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 UnitiServe’s
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.
