MF DIGITAL Ripstation MediaGrabber User manual

Ripstation MediaGrabber
Operating Manual
Ripstation
A Division of Formats Unlimited, Inc
155 herwood Avenue
Farmingdale, NY 11735
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Authors: Robert Warnock & Patrick McGrath
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Overview
MediaGrabber is a dedicated software tool to allow for the batch transfer and encoding
of Blu-Ray* or DVD material to digital video files utilising U B attached drives or MF
Digitals’ 7602/7604, 7601, 7601XC or 7601XD robotic autoloaders.
MediaGrabber will take any Blu-Ray* Video, DVD Video or Data DVD and create a fully
compliant uncompressed video folder completed with Amazon or GD3 metadata.
The application operates on the Windows 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.
MediaGrabber is licensed on a seat license basis
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 for a complete end to end
process.
* Please Note, a Blu Ray drive upgrade is necessary to support Blu-Ray data
ripping – this can be added at time o purchase as an optional upgrade to
your system. DataGrabber WILL NOT rip Blu ray discs without a Bluray drive.
** Please note that this so tware may only be used or
ripping non encrypted discs only **

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Contents
1.0 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .............................................................................8
1.1 PREINSTALL CHECKS................................................................................................8
1.2 RUNNING THE EXECUTABLE......................................................................................8
1.2.1 REGISTRATION.........................................................................................................8
1.2.2 LIMITS ON REGISTRATION......................................................................................10
2.0 HARDWARE INSTALLATION..........................................................................11
2.1 ROBOTIC HARDWARE .............................................................................................11
2.2 STEP BY STEP GUIDE OF ROBOTIC HARDWARE 7602/7604......................................11
2.2.1 STEP ONE REMOVE THE PACKING CONSTRAINTS..................................................11
2.2.2 STEP TWO PLUG IN THE PERIPHERALS (KVM PC INSIDE UNITS ONLY)...................11
2.2.3 STEP THREE PLUGGING IN A USB ROBOT................................................................12
3.0 MEDIAGRABBER QUICK START GUIDE ......................................................16
4.0 MAIN USER GUIDE ............................................................................................19
4.1KEY FEATURES .......................................................................................................19
4.2 MEDIAGRABBER MAIN SCREEN:ADVANCED OPTIONS...........................................20
4.2.1 BUTTON AND SCREEN OPERATIONS........................................................................21
4.2.1.1 Group 1: loader type .........................................................................................21
4.2.1.2 Group 2: Select an output format ......................................................................21
4.2.1.3 Group 3: Enter disc count and type ...................................................................21
4.2.1.4 Group 4: Folder name and destination...............................................................22
4.2.1.5 Group 5: Buttons ..............................................................................................22
4.2.1.6 Group 6: Batch Status Window.........................................................................23
4.2.1.7 Group 7: Batch Logging Window .....................................................................23
4.2.2 MAIN SCREEN MENU OPTIONS...............................................................................23
4.3 METADATA..............................................................................................................24
4.3.1 METADATA SUPPORT.............................................................................................24
4.3.2 METADATA EDITING..............................................................................................25
5.0 BATCH ENCODING............................................................................................29
5.1 USING THE WINDOWS UI ........................................................................................29
5.2 USING THE AUTOMATED ENCODER..........................................................................31
5.3 NOTES ON CODECS..................................................................................................32
5.4 CUSTOMISING ENCODES..........................................................................................32

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6.0 HELP AND SUPPORT.........................................................................................33

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1.0 So tware Installation
1.1 Preinstall Checks
For tandalone PC Options:
•32 bit Windows XP with P2, Vista or Windows 7
•Microsoft .NET 2.0, download from
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856eacb-4362-
4b0d-8edd-aab15c5e04f5&displaylang=en
•PC platforms as specified in pre install documentation
•Always on internet connection
•Windows Media Player 10 or above.
•upported CD/DVD/BD drive
IMPORTANT NOTE: This so tware will not remove/circumvent the
Macrovision protection ound on any discs.
1.2 Running the Executable
•Ensure target PC is connected to the internet.
•To install the software, double click the icon ‘mediagrabbersetup.exe’ to run
and follow the onscreen prompts.
•If you do not have this software, it can be downloaded from
www.ripstation.com/software/downloads/mediagrabbersetup.exe
•It is recommended that the default paths be selected for installation.
1.2.1 Registration
•To activate the software installation, double click the program shortcut on the
desktop.
•When prompted, as shown in figure 1.0, please key in the registration code
supplied at the time of purchase and click ok.

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Figure 1.0 Product Registration Code Screen
•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.
Figure 1.1 Product Registration Details Screen

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All details marked as * are required.
•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.

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2.0 Hardware Installation
This section details a set of instructions for correct assembly of the robotic hardware (if
purchased). It begins by listing the items contained within the packaging.
2.1 Robotic Hardware
The autoloader box should contain:
1. The robotic hardware system
2. Power cable
3. These Quick etup Instructions
4. Warranty & support documents
2.2 Step by step guide o Robotic Hardware 7602/7604
2.2.1 STEP ONE Remove the Packing Constraints
•Carefully remove the autoloader from its carton, lifting from the bottom using the
hand cut outs in the foam base.
•DO NOT attempt to lift the machine using the spindles, column tower, or pick
arm, as these are delicate pieces and are depended on for proper alignment and
functioning of the unit.
•Place the system on a level workspace free of debris, dust, humidity, excessive
heat, and electronic or electromagnetic interference.
•Keep out of direct sunlight.
•Allow at least six inches of clearance on all sides of unit for ventilation.
•Remove protective plastic cover from system and save along with the rest of the
packaging.
2.2.2 STEP TWO Plug in the Peripherals (KVM pc inside units only)
•Plug in a monitor (VGA D UB), keyboard and mouse (P 2 or U B) to the robot
•Attach the Ethernet cable.
•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.
•Power on the unit using the main switch at the back
•Windows will now load and you will see the Ripstation Desktop
•Double click the icon for Ripstation MediaGrabber to run the ripper application.

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2.2.3 Step Three Plugging in a USB robot
•Once you have installed the software, plug the robot into the computer then turn
on at the back.
•Once the found new hardware dialog has popped up, chose to install the drivers
from a specific location and specify the driver’s folder of the software program
directory.
A small number of test DVD’s may be placed into input hopper.
All successfully ripped discs will be dropped off onto the accept spindle or appropriate
hopper until the system has completed the quantity of discs requested, or runs out of
media. hould any discs fail to be ripped due to a blemish or otherwise; they will be
placed in the robot reject area, in front of the drive stack.
2.3 Step by step guide o Robotic Hardware 7601XD
2.3.1 Step One Remove the Packing Constraints
•Carefully remove the autoloader from its carton.
•Unlock cover with the key and install the plastic rods.
•Place the system on a level workspace free of debris, dust, humidity, excessive
heat, and electronic or electromagnetic interference.
•Remove protective plastic cover from system and save along with the rest of the
packaging.
2.3.2 Step Two Plug in the Peripherals
Using the 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. Then
connect a U B cable from the 7601XD to the PC.
2.3.3 Step Three Installing the drivers
Then power on the unit using the main switch at the back of the autoloader and the
“Found New Hardware Wizard” will open.

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elect install from a list or specific location and click next and the earch and
Installations window will open.
elect “include this location in this search” and browse to the XD Drivers folder which is
located in the MediaGrabber program folder. Then click next.

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On the next window select the first driver which is mfd_md1.inf and click next.
Then another window will open that says breadusb.sys cannot be found. Browse to and
open the XD Drivers folder in the MediaGrabber program folder. elect the breadusb.sys
file and click OK. Then click OK again.

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That is the driver installation complete and you can now click finish on the new
hardware wizard.
2.3.4 Step Four Loading Discs
•Discs for ripping are loaded to the top of the unit and the unit can hold 80 discs
at one time.
•Completed discs are placed in the tray which can be removed from the bottom of
the unit.
•Rejected discs are ejected through the slot in the front of the unit.

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3.0 MediaGrabber Quick Start Guide
Before using the MediaGrabber software, please use the following steps as a ‘quick start’
guide to set the initial parameters and perform a simple batch rip.
1. Open the MediaGrabber software and on the main screen select a loader type and
the “Files” output format. This will rip DVD files to the Video T structure or BD to the
BDMV structure..
2. Click on the metadata button and check the options as below ensuring that GD3 is
enabled and the correct username and password have been entered:
Ensure “Lookup metadata” is checked
Ensure “Write metadata to XML” is checked
Ensure “Windows compatibility mode” is checked
Create MD5 File, enter %n %v
Ensure “Include Volume Title” is checked

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Then click OK to exit the metadata preferences.
3. Click on the preferences button and check the options as below:
Ensure “Reject discs which are ripping to slowly” is checked
Ensure “Write the batch log to a file” is checked
Ensure “Copy file creation and modification time stamps” is checked
Then click OK to exit the preferences.
4. On the main screen enter the number of discs you wish to rip, or enter 0 to have it rip
continuously
5. Choose the folder name by entering it into the text box and then the destination
directory for the files to be ripped to by clicking the icon
6. Once all the details have been entered, click the start batch button to begin ripping
Once all o your discs are ripped, you will see a older on your local hard drive
with all the DVD/BD titles.

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4.0 Main User Guide
4.1 Key Features
•Batch encoding
•Batch reporting on successful & failed DVDs
•Live batch process logging window
•7601, 7601XC, 7601XD & 7602/7604 Pro eries robotic autoloader and U B2.0
drive support
•Batch setup wizard
•ingle touch start and drive control
•Drive stop control
•Full error checking
•Metadata testing service
•Fully automatically updated
•XML metadata
•GD3 metadata and cover art
•Encoding engine for direct to MPEG4
•Batch encoding to MKV Lossless and H.264
•Optional main movie rename/ retain.
•Encoding wizards.
•upport for DVD Video, DVD Dual Layer, DVD Data and CD Data discs
•I O,IFO, VOB, FOLDER, VIDEO_T , BDMV, TREAM compliant
•upport for up to 4 drives
•Blu-Ray upport - Unless you choose the Blu-Ray option at the time of purchase,
the robotics will not be equipped with a Blu-Ray drive. If you didn’t choose Blu-
Ray drives at purchase you would need to upgrade to a Blu Ray drive now, to
enable all Blu-Ray features.
•Creation of matching or new file stamps
•Userdata.txt - file and folder pathway customisation.

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4.2 MediaGrabber Main Screen: Advanced Options
The MediaGrabber main user interface is shown in figure 4.1 below. Operations are
carried out using the button controls and information is displayed throughout the rest of
the screen. Figure 4.1 shows the interface split into groups from 1 to 7 and ection
4.2.1 of the manual details each of these groups in turn.
Figure 4.1 MediaGrabber Main User Inter ace