Overview

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Jack the MP3 Ripper is an extremely efficient ripping tool that enables the user to extract audio from a CD and export the music into either *.mp3 or *.wav format.

It can rip to WAV or MP3 format files, with a choice of encoders.

Jack can rip at different frequencies, ranging from 32 KBPS through to 320 KBPS for as good if not better than CD quality.

No need to run through and rename every track that you rip, with Jack once the CD is inserted it will download the CD information from an online database, this includes the title of the CD, Artist and track names.

Easy three step ripping process:

• Insert CD
• Select the destination directory
• Click the RIP button

Features Overview

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• MP3 & Windows WAV format support.
• Choice of Several MP3 codecs
• Full editing and saving of MP3 format Title/Artist/Trackname IDTAG information.
• Online Title/Artist/Trackname indentification
• Multiple CD drive support
• Intuitive User Interface
• Popup Help and Tips available at any time
• Automated product upgrades
• An easy to read rip-status window
• Real-time display of the entire cd-ripping process
• Stable and reliable operation.

Registering Your Program

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To register and upgrade your software, you will need to obtain registration details. To purchase a registration key from the Trellian web site, Select Register from the Help menu of Jack the MP3 Ripper, and click on the "obtain registration key" link. Alternatively you may purchase the software from an authorized Trellian software reseller.

Once you have all of your details ready, follow these steps to register Jack.

Step 1. - Select Register from the Help menu.



Step 2. - Enter your registration details. Registration details are case sensitive. Your username will be the email address you registered with. If you have lost your registration details, click the relevant link on the registration window, and follow the instructions. Click the Next button to continue. If your registration details are accepted, a thank you message is displayed



Step 3. - Jack will then begin searching for any missing components that you may be entitled to download. It will then to ask you whether you would like to download these components. Click Yes to upgrade now, or you can upgrade the components at a later date. If you do not upgrade, the full program features may not be available.

System Requirements

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Operating Systems:
Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me
Microsoft Windows NT/2000/XP

Internet Browsers:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x/6.x
Netscape Navigator 5.x/6.x

CPU/Processors:
Intel Pentium I, II, III, IV, AMD or compatible

RAM/Memory:
16Mb or greater (64Mb recommended)

CD-ROM:
CD-ROM drive

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Upgrading

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To keep Jack the MP3 Ripper current, upgrades should be installed from time to time. These upgrades are free to all registered users.

To download the latest upgrade, select the Upgrade option from the File menu. LiveUpgrade will contact the upgrade server to check if there are any upgrades available.



All available components will be displayed in the selection list. All items that can be upgraded will be marked with a red clock icon. If Jack requires upgrading, Jack will be marked with a red clock.

Items marked by a grey dot have not been installed.

Items marked with a green tick are current and no update is required.

FREE Support

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FREE email support is offered to all registered users of Jack the MP3 Ripper.

If you are experiencing problems, or are requiring answers to a technical question, please write us an email detailing the issue, or issues that you are experiencing and send it along with any other related information to our Support Department.

You may contact this department by sending an email to support@trellian.com.

Support Hours:
Open Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 5:00pm (Melbourne, Australia - Eastern Standard Time)
Please include your registration key, and some basic information about your computer and the Operating System you are running. Also, before emailing support, please check the FAQ first, as 90% of all questions we receive are already answered on these pages. You can view the FAQ by selecting FAQ from the Help menu.

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Ripping CD's

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This chapter explains how to rip CD's using Jack the MP3 Ripper.

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If you are accessing the internet via a proxy server, first make sure that the proxy address and port settings are entered correctly in Preferences. If you have a direct connection to the internet, you can leave the proxy address blank, otherwise if the correct address is not specified, Jack the MP3 Ripper will not be able to connect to the CDDB Database. Your ISP will inform you whether you need to access the Internet via a proxy.

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To rip a CD, follow these steps:

1. Load the CD into the CD-ROM drive. Jack should automatically detect the music CD. If several CD-ROM drives are present, select the correct CD-ROM drive from the CD drop down menu. To update the CD contents, click the Refresh CD button.
   
   
2. If the CD has a record in the CDDB (Online CD database) Jack will automatically retrieve the title, artist and track names of the CD. To edit a track name, right click the track name and select Rename from the pop up menu.
   
   
3. Select where the output (ripped tracks) should be stored. Click the ... button to browse for a location.
   
   
4. Select the format of the output. Currently the options available are MP3 encoded by LAME_ENC, MP3 encoded by BLADEENC or WAV. Select the desired format from the Format drop down menu.
   
   
5. Select the desired bit rate from the Rate drop down menu. The larger the number, the better the quality of the output. However the file sizes are much larger when using a high bit rate.
   
   
6. To rip all tracks, click the RIP button. To rip selected tracks, highlight the tracks to rip by holding down the shift key while clicking on the tracks. Click the RIP button when the desired tracks have been selected.
   
   
7. A status window will display the ripping progress.
   
   
   
   When the window disappears, the tracks have been successfully ripped, and will be displayed in the destination file browser.
   
   
   
   

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This chapter explains how to set the preferences for Jack the MP3 Ripper

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Browser:
Enter the path to your web browser. Jack will use this browser to open any web pages within the program.

HTTP Proxy:
If you need to use a Proxy Server to connect to the internet, you should specify the address of the proxy. If you find that Jack is unable to download from the CDDB database, check that both the address and the port of your proxy are correct.

Port:
Specifies the port to use if using a Proxy.

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The main menu of Jack is where you will find access to all of the program's main features. The interface is easy to navigate and is designed to be user friendly

Menu Options

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File
Open	Opens the selected folder in a new window
RIP	Starts the ripping process
Upgrade	Connects to the Trellian server then checks for the availability of automated Software and Script Upgrades/Updates
Quit	Exits the program

Edit
Cut	Cuts the selected item to the clipboard
Copy	Copies the selected item to the clipboard
Paste	Pastes the selected item from the clipboard
Delete	Deletes the selected item

View
Toolbar	Toggles display of the toolbar
Refresh CD List	Refreshes the display of the CD information

Options
Preferences	Allows you to change proxy settings

Help
About	Shows information about the program
Register	From here you may enter your license details in order to register the program
Help	Displays popup help
Tips	Displays tips for using Jack the MP3 ripper
FAQ	Gives you a list of 'Frequently Asked Questions' to help you identify and solve common issues with Jack
Other Products	Displays shortcuts to other Trellian products

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Button:	Description:
RIP	Starts the ripping process
Help	Displays popup help
Refresh CD	Refreshes the display of the CD information