User's Guide Part 3

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DRAF

The Easy Way

Ripping a Collection of Audio CDs in Batch Mode

For the novice user, or for anyone wanting to convert a large number of audio CDs at one

time, there is Batch Mode. In Batch Mode, the Ripper Utility reads the CD,

automatically downloads Music Information from an online data source over the Internet,

and creates digital audio files. Then, it spits out the CD when done and asks you for

another one. You can check in on the computer once in awhile to throw in a new CD,

then go around doing other things.

1. Select the music folder

In the Select Destination field, select the shared folder for your audio collection. This is

where the converted files will be stored.

2. Select Batch Mode

Click on the Batch Mode button. The Ripper Utility will prompt you to place a CD in

the drive.

3. Place the CD in the CD-ROM drive

Insert the audio CD in the CD-ROM drive. If you are logged on to the Internet, the

Ripper Utility will automatically fill out Music Information. The “Powered by

Gracenote” prompt will appear while this is happening.

As each track is ripped, a progress bar will appear over the song title. By default, the

converted tracks will be saved in a filepath along the following format:

…\Artist Name\Album Title

For example:

Once it’s done, the Ripper Utility will prompt you for another CD—it makes it easy to

convert your entire collection.

Place the CD in the

CD-ROM drive…

A prompt will appear

while downloading

Music Information…

Then TerraPlayer will

automatically rip the

CD.

Click

Batch

Mode…

Select the

shared

folder