# LP Ripper Version 6.1

© 1999-2003 CFB Software
Last Updated 16 Jul 2003

E-Mail: |  | info@cfbsoftware.com
Website: |  | http://www.cfbsoftware.com

## Contents

1. Overview
2. Minimum System Requirements
3. Installation
4. Documentation
5. Ordering Information
6. List of Files
7. Licence Agreement
8. Disclaimer

## 1. Overview

Are you converting your Vinyl LPs to CDs or MP3 Files?
You have probably discovered how time-consuming it is, trying to record each track as separate WAV files to store on a CD or to encode as separate MP3 files. LP Ripper makes the task much easier.
Using recording software (e.g. LP Recorder) just record each side of your LP as a single WAV file on your computer. LP Ripper automatically splits the file into a separate WAV file for each track ready to write to a recordable audio CD.
Alternatively, an optional encoder can be used to produce an MP3 or WMA file for each track. These are compressed files, allowing you to store the equivalent of a dozen or so LPs on a single CD playable on a computer or a special-purpose MP3 player.
How does LP Ripper work?
LP Ripper calculates the length of each track by detecting the gap between tracks and displays a track listing showing the time of each track. You can then select which track(s) you want to save as separate WAV, MP3 or WMA files.
Some LPs have little or no gaps between tracks; others have long quiet sections that could be mistaken for a gap. You can change the times that it has calculated or trim the tracks visually using the coarse / fine waveform display.

Advanced Features

- Listen to previews of the tracks
- Optionally adjust the fade-in / fade-out on selected tracks
- Replace the hiss between tracks with silence
- Save editing progress between sessions
- Use LP Recorder Track (*.TRK) files for fast operation

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## 2. Minimum System Requirements

1. MS Windows XP/ 98 / ME / 2000
2. Intel Pentium 233MHz processor
3. 800 x 600 SVGA display
4. Windows compatible mouse
5. SoundBlaster-compatible Soundcard
6. At least 300Mb Free disk space (for approx. 30 Minutes' WAV storage)

You will also need software for recording standard uncompressed WAV files which is included with many soundcards. LP Recorder, which has been specifically designed with features to suit recording LPs is also available from CFB Software.
If you want to create compressed MP3 files you will also need a third party command-line MP3 encoder e.g. Fraunhofer's FastEnc
If you want to create compressed Windows Media Audio (WMA) files you will also need a third party command-line WMA encoder e.g. Microsoft's WM 8 Encoding Utility
Details of how to obtain suitable encoders can be found on the LP Ripper links page at the CFB Software website.
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## 3. Installation

LP Ripper is distributed as a self-installing file lpsetup.exe
Install LP Ripper as follows:

1. Press the Windows Start button and select Run from the Start Menu.
2. Type the full name of the file (for example, C:\temp\lpsetup.exe)
3. Press the Enter key, and follow the prompts.
4. When the installation program completes you can run LP Ripper by selecting it from the Windows Start menu.

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## 4. Documentation

All of the documentation is contained in the online Help file. When running LP Ripper, press the F1 key for context-sensitive help or select Help from the menu.
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## 5. Ordering Information

5.1 Free Trial Version

The trial version of LP Ripper is available free of charge so you can check how useful it will be to you. It has all of the features of the registered full version except that only the first 25 seconds of each track is processed.
You are free to distribute the trial version. It may be given away to anyone, included on CD-ROM libraries, uploaded to WWW pages, ftp sites and bulletin boards, etc. as long as it is distributed in its complete original form.

5.2 Ordering LP Ripper

You can order the full version of LP Ripper in various currencies using:
Credit card
Debit card
Wire transfer
Cheque
Cash
Go to the LP Ripper Order page at the CFB Software Website.
Once CFB Software has received your order, your registration details and instructions on how to apply them to the downloaded software will be sent to you via e-mail. This normally happens within 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Note: DO NOT distribute the registered full version of LP Ripper without the expressed written consent of the author.
5.3 Refund Policy

CFB Software's products are provided as trial versions that can be downloaded via our website. Use these 'try-before-you-buy' versions to ensure that they are compatible with your computer systems and satisfy all of your requirements before purchasing a full version. All sales of full version licences are final. Once the access details for the full version have been issued they cannot be cancelled. Thus we are only able to provide refunds for accidental duplicate orders.
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## 6. List of Files

The LP Ripper package installation program is a single file called lpsetup.exe

After running lpsetup the following files are created in the directory that you specified:

LPRipper.exe |  | Main program
LPRipper.chm |  | Help file
LPRipperTrace.txt |  | Empty trace file
LPPreset.txt |  | Preset encoder parameters
ReadMe.htm |  | This file
WhatsNew.htm |  | Summary of new features
UNWISE.EXE |  | Uninstall support file
INSTALL.LOG |  | Installation log

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## 7. Licence Agreement

You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using this software. Your use of this software indicates your acceptance of this licence agreement and disclaimer.
Trial Version
There are no restrictions to the number of computers that the trial version of LP Ripper may be installed on, or the number of people that can use it at any one time.
Registered Full Version
A registered full version of LP Ripper may be installed on one or more computers but may only be used by the single person in whose name it is registered.
Music Copyright
LP Ripper must not be used in any way which would contravene any music copyright laws applicable to the user.
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## 8. Disclaimer

LP Ripper is used entirely at the risk of the user. Although great care has been taken to eliminate defects during the development of LP Ripper, it is not claimed to be fault-free. No claims are made regarding its correctness, reliability or fitness for any particular purpose. The Author shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages, loss of data or personal injury in connection with furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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