Audio CD Ripper: - This feature rips audio CDs and copies selected files to your system. Its easy to use interface allows you to copy the files error free.
  

	How does the Audio CD Ripper work? To copy audio files into your system, just perform the following steps: - Insert an Audio CD in the CD Tray for any CD Drive on your system.   Audio files available on the CD are displayed on the Main Window of Audio CD Ripper.   You can select the songs you wish to rip by clicking on "select/check" box next to the song. To "Select" ripping options, click on the "Select" button  just above the Main Window.  You are then provided with the following options: -   Select All: - You can select all songs given in List Window by clicking on this option. This option is also accessible from the Menu Bar under "Edit" Section. (Keyboard Shortcut Key: - Ctrl + A).   Select None: - To de-select or uncheck all the songs you have selected in the Main Window, click on this option. You can also access this option in Menu Bar under "Edit" Section. (Keyboard Shortcut Key: - Ctrl + N).   Invert Selection: - By selecting this option, songs that are selected by you get de-select and songs that are unchecked get selected. In other words, the song selection gets inverted. You can also access this option in Menu Bar under "Edit" Section. (Keyboard Shortcut Key: - Ctrl + I)   Select the target or destination folder where you want to copy the selected songs. Your options are: Output Folder: - Here, you can select the output folder where files are to be stored. When you click on icon given with this option, the browse window opens where you can browse to the destination location/folder you want to store the selected files.   Output File Name: - This option let you select the file name format . For ex. If you select <title>, then all filenames will be designated by the name of 'title' of the song. There are 12 filename formats to choose from. track<number> <artist>-<title> <artist>-<album>\<number>,<title> <artist>-<album>\<number>-<title> <artist>\<album>\<number>,<title> <artist>\<album>\<number>-<title> <album>\<number>,<artist>-<title> <album>\<number>-<artist>-<title> <number>,<title> <number>-<title> <artist>-<album>-<number>-<title> <title> Alternatively, you can also click on the button to preview of the file formats.   Output Format: -You can also decide the output format of the file i.e., you can decide in which format you want to store the file on your system. You choose from the following four options: - Wav file (*.wav) MPEG layer-3 (*.mp3) Windows Media Audio 9 (*.wma) Ogg vorbis 1.1 (*.ogg)   After selecting files that need to be copied and the target location for the files, the files can be copied to your system. You can start copying the selected files by clicking on "Rip CD" button. When you click on the button, a progress bar opens displaying the status of ripping process.
	How do I play songs in Audio CD Ripper? The Main Window of Audio CD Ripper provides you with many Audio Control Buttons. These buttons are located just below the file list. Here is a brief description of each button.   Play: - plays the song you have selected. You can also access this feature in Menu Bar under "Action" section. (Shortcut Key: Ctrl + P).   Pause: pauses the currently playing track. You can also access this feature in Menu Bar under "Action" section. (Shortcut Key: Ctrl + U).   Stop: - stops the currently playing track. You can also access this feature in Menu Bar under "Action" section. (Shortcut Key: Ctrl + S).   Previous: - plays the track previous to the current playing track. You can also access this feature in Menu Bar under "Action" section. (Shortcut Key: Ctrl + V).   Rewind: - rewinds the current track by 10 seconds. You can also access this feature in Menu Bar under "Action" section. (Shortcut Key: Ctrl + R).   Forward: - forwards the current track by 10 seconds. You can also access this feature in Menu Bar under "Action" section. (Shortcut Key: Ctrl + F).   Next: - plays the next track after currently playing track. You can also access this feature in Menu Bar under "Action" section. (Shortcut Key: Ctrl + X).   Close: - closes the CD Tray of the system, if opened.   Eject: - The CD Tray of your system opens when you click on this button.   Sound (Disable/Enable): - By clicking on "Sound" icon (), you can disable (mute) or enable the audio output of your system. You can also increase or decrease the sound level by using the scroll bar provided with the sound icon.
	How do I lock the CD Tray? Audio CD Ripper gives you the unique security option of Locking the CD Tray from the application window. It is a good idea to lock the tray if you plan to be away from your system for any length of time. This will prevent the tray from accidentally being opened while a CD is playing which can damage your CDs or even the CD drive itself. The option is provided in the Menu Bar under "File" section. When you select "Lock Tray" option, your CD Tray is locked & cannot be physically opened. Conversely, you can unlock the CD Tray by selecting the "Unlock Tray" option on the same Menu
	How do I configure Settings in the Audio CD Ripper? You can configure the settings of the Audio CD Ripper by selecting "General Settings" in the "Options" section on the Menu Bar. There are two setting to configure: -   General The general settings are divided into three sections. These are:   Miscellaneous. Options available under this section are: -   Play a sound when conversion process is completed: - This option enables you to play sound when selected files are copied to the system. You can customize the sound by clicking on Browse button & move to the desired file which you want to play.   Eject CD when extraction process is completed: - When you select/check this option, the CD Tray automatically opens as soon as all the songs are copied from the CD.   Appearance. Options available under this section are: -   Font: - Here, you can customize font of the file list. You can select the font of your choice by clicking on "Select Font" button.   Background Color: - You can customize the background color of Main Window in this option by clicking on "Color" button.   Display Gridlines: - Gridlines basically separates the columns through lines. You can either show or hide gridlines by select/deselect this option.   Illegal Character Replacement. There are certain characters that are reserved by the operating system. These are called Keywords. Under this section you can replace these keywords, if erroneously, written in file name. These keywords are: - / : ^ ? < " ! > Convert space character to: - Here, you can convert space character, if any, in the file name with your desired character other than keywords. Convert filename to lowercase: - If we select/check this option, then all the file names is converted to lower case.   FreeDB Under this Settings tab, you can either use automatic freedb query server or your own proxy server for getting CD Information from the Internet.   Use Automatic Freedb Query: - On activating this option, Audio CD Ripper will automatically search freedb servers located in various places all over the world for CD Information. If you deactivate this option, Audio CD Ripper doesn't look for track info on the server and instead displays the info provided on the CD.   Use proxy server: - If you want to access a particular proxy server for CD Information, you can select this option. Here, you need to enter Proxy User Name & password to access the proxy server. You can save the changes by clicking on "OK" button. To rollback the changes, just click on "Cancel" button.
	What is FreeDB? FreeDB is an organization that provides title, artist, and track information for nearly all record albums ever recorded on its website. www.freedb.org. Madz Audio CD Ripper provides you with an option of obtaining information about the audio CD from the freeDB web server. You can click on "freedb" icon in the Main Window to access this feature. You can also access this feature by clicking on "Retrieve" given under Freedb section on Menu Bar. When you click on it, it connects to the freedb server and searches for information on the basis of a unique CD key code written on your Audio CD. If it finds the CD Key code on the server, it retrieves information about album, artists etc. & displays it on the Main Window. Note!! It may possible that FreeDB displays more than one genre of information for a single CD. To manually select out of the available options, click on the down arrow next to the FreeDB icon and manually select the correct genre. You can also go directly to the Home Page of the freedb website by clicking "Home Page" under freedb section on Menu Bar.
	Some additional features in Audio CD Ripper. Audio CD Ripper also provides some additional options and features to make user experience more convenient and enjoyable. These include: -   Change Case: - Using this feature, you can change the capitalization of the text written on the Main Window. You have three basic options: - UPPER CASE: - Using this option, you can change the selected text to UPPER CASE. lower case: - Using this option, you change the selected text to lower case. Sentence Case: - Using this option, you can change the selected text to Sentence case. (First letter of each sentence is capitalized and all other text is in lower case). You can access the above three options under the "Edit" section of the Main Menu.   Swap Artist< - > Track Title: - Using this feature, you can swap "artist name" with "track title" of the selected audio files given on the Main Window. You can access this option under the "Edit" section of the Main Menu.   CD Database Editor: - The Audio CD Ripper maintains a database containing information about all audio files ripped, burned, and/or played either by the Madz CD Duplicator Main application or by Madz CD Detachable Player, while Madz CD Duplicator is installed in your system. You can view and edit this database by clicking on "CD Database Editor" under "Tools" section on Menu Bar. Note!! This information is maintained in the "cda.dat" file stored in the main MadZ CD Duplicator directory or your system.

Audio File Format Converter: - This features enables you to convert audio files from one supported format to another supported format. Unlike other rippers, burners, or converters, MadZ CD Duplicator supports 11 different audio formats, including all major formats.
 

How do I use the Audio File Format Converter? To convert the desired file, perform the following steps: -   Drag the desired file(s) you wish to convert to the Main Window . You can also add files through following steps: -   Click on "Add files" button and browse to the location where the file(s) are placed.   Now, select the files which you want to convert to another format.   You can add more files to the list by repeating the same procedure above.   In case, you want to remove some files from the file list, just select the files and click on "Remove Selected" button to remove the selected files.   Select the file format to which you want to convert by scrolling down "Output format" option provided in the right section of the application window.   Specify the target/destination location by browsing to the desired folder in "Output Folder" option.   Specify the file details in ID3 format and select other options via tab provided on the main window. This is an optional feature that you can skip.   ID3: - You can add some extra details about the files in ID3 tag option. The fields available in this tab are: -   Title: - Here, you can enter the title you want to give to the selected file.   Track Number: - Here, you can enter the track number you want to give to the selected file.   Artist: - Here, you can enter the artist name of the song selected.   Year: - Here, you can enter the year of the audio file selected, provided you know that.   Album: - Here, you can enter the album name of the song selected in this field.   Genre: - Here, you can enter the genre (composition type) of the song selected.   Comment: - Here, you enter some extra comments about the file selected that you can use as a bookmark or to memorize something.   Copyright: - Here, you can enter details about the copyright of the audio file selected by you.   URL: - Here, you can enter the website address or URL from where the song is downloaded or where you want to relate the file.   Encoded By: - You can enter the name of the person/company that encoded this audio file in this field.   Options: - Here, you can customize technical details about the song. The options given in this tab are: -   Frequency: - You can set frequency of the audio file selected. You can scroll down the option bar & select the desired frequency.   Channels: - Here, you can set the sound channels whether you want to have stereo-phonic sound or Mono sound for the file selected.   G726Bits: - Here, you can set the number of bits per second since the sound is played by transmitting streaming bits. It basically alters the sound quality of the sound.   Aifc Type: - Here, you can set the Aifc types by scrolling down the options bar. This is a technical specification and advisable not to alter with it unless you have knowledge about them. The recommended type is PCM. Delete source file after successful conversion: - By selecting this option, you can delete the source file as soon as file gets converted to new file format.   Click on "Start Converter" button to convert files to desired file format.

Menu Bar Options The Audio File Format Converter has easy to use Menu Bar to assist you with any task you wish to perform. It has three main sections.   File: - If you wish to exit the application then kindly follow the path File -> Exit.   Action: - This section gives you an option of starting the Conversion process. Kindly follow the path Action ->Start Converter. (Keyboard Shortcut Key: - F8)   Help: - You can access the Help file in this section. Kindly follow the path Help -> Online Help. You can also get details about the application version in this section.

CD Creator:- This feature lets you create a CDs of your important data or your favorite songs.
 

	How does the Audio CD Creator work? CD Creator lets you burn audio files from your system to a writable/rewritable CD. To create an audio CD, perform the following steps: -   Select "Audio CD" tab on the CD Creator window. Drag file(s) you want to burn to the Main Window of this section . Alternatively, you can follow the steps below to add  files: -   Browse to source folder by clicking on "Add files" button given on the Main Window of CD Creator.   Now, select the files you want to burn to the CD. You can add more files to the list by repeating the same procedure above.   In case, you want to remove some files from the file list, just select the files and click on "Remove Selected" button to remove the selected files.   After making a list of files you want to copy, you can now select the CD-Recorder and Write Speed. These options are given on right section of the application window.   Click on "Write CD" button to start writing operation. You can view the writing status in the Progress Bar.   After writing operation gets complete, click on "Close" button to complete the process
	How does the Data CD Creator work? To create a backup of your important data in your PC, kindly follow the steps given below: -   Select “CD Creator” Section on the application window.   Select “Data CD” tab.   Select the Target device where the CD is placed on which you want to copy your important data.   The application provides you with a list box where you can list files and folders of those you need to copy. To add files, click on “Add Files” button and browse to the location where the files are placed. Similarly, you can click on “Add Folders” to add folders to the system. Note!! You can add multiple files and folders in the list box provided you have enough space in your CD.   To remove any files or folders, select/check them and click on “Remove Selected” button. To empty list box, click on “Remove All” button.   You can also check space left on your CD by clicking on “Calculate Space” button. The application displays you a box indicating the used space, free space if any left on your CD.   Select Write Speed from the scroll down box given in Writer Properties tab. Also give a label to your CD Label in the text box provided.   Now, you need to select one of the Disc Compilation options. Here, you are provided with three main options: -   Joliet: - If you select this option, the application stores long file names and provides Unicode multilingual support.   ISO Level 2: - On selecting this option, the application supports file names up to 31 characters. It automatically takes only the first 31 characters and leaves the rest if files name is more than 31 characters.   ISO Level 1: - When you select this option, the application only supports short file name up to 11 characters including 3 characters for file extension. It automatically takes only the first 11 characters and leave the rest if files name is more than 11 characters.   Now, click on “Write Data CD” button to start writing data on your CD. The application prompts you with a message box when it completes writing CD.
	What tools are available for the CD Creator? CD Creator provide you with some useful tools to make your job easier & more convenient. These are:   Erase CD-RW Disc: - You can clear the content on a Rewritable CD by using this option. This feature is available under Tool Section of the Menu Bar. When you click on it, it opens a new window. Here, you are provided with two options: -   Quick Erase: - Quick Erase is a faster option to erase data & usually takes around 2 minutes.   Full Erase: -Full Erase takes more time to erase data, usually 20 minutes, since Full Erase also formats the CD to make it function like a new CD. After selecting the type of erase you want , click on "Erase" button to start cleaning the CD.   CD-Information: - You can get useful information about the CD inside CD Tray using this feature. This feature is available under Tool Section of the Menu Bar. You can selectively delete any of the files on the CD by selecting the file and clicking on the "Erase" button from the upper window. Click on the "Close" button to exit the active window.   Drive Information: - With this feature, you can get valuable information about the CD device or devices on your system. This feature is available under Tools Section of the Menu Bar.
	How do I copy audio file track information to the CD? When you burn an Audio CD Track, CD Creator enables you to copy detailed track information like artist name, album name, track title along with the Audio file. You can activate this option by selecting/checking the box "Write CD-Text" given on the side of the list box.
	How do I verify the accuracy of the data? The CD Creator provides you with a feature that enables you to check the accuracy of the data i.e., CD Creator will verify that whether data is copied accurately or not. To enable/activate this feature, just select/check the box given with the "Test Mode" option. This option is available on the right side of the list box under "Create CD" tab.

CD Copier: - This feature enables you to make backup copies of your audio or data CDs.
 

How do I copy Audio CDs?   Select the “CD Copier” Section on the application window.   On left section of the screen, we have an “Audio CD Copier” option. Here, we need to select the Source Device where the CD, that is to be copied, is placed.   Now, select the Target Device. Here, you need to select the device that contains the CD on which the copying is to be done, is placed. This must be a write capable CD drive Note!! With Madz CD Duplicator application, you can make copy of a CD even if you have just one CD drive in your system, as long as it is write capable. To do it, select Target Device same you have selected in Source Device.   Under Write Properties tab, select the write speed from the scroll down box given.   Now, click on “Start Write” button to start making an exact copy of the desired Audio CD.   If you have selected same Source Drive and Target Drive, then the application first read the content of the CD. When the reading is completed, it opens the system tray and prompts you to remove the existing CD and insert a new, preferably blank CD, where the copy is to be done. After inserting the CD, click on OK button given on the prompt window to start write operation.   You are prompted with a message box when the copy process is completed.

How do I copy Data CDs?   Select “CD Copier” Section on the application window.   On right section of the screen, we have “Data CD Copier” option. Here, we need to select the Source Device where the CD, that is to be copied, is placed.   Now, select the Target Device. Here, you need to select the device that contains the CD on which copying is to be done, is placed. This must be a writable CD. Note!! With Madz DC Duplicator application, you can make a copy of the CD even if you have just one writable drive in your system. To do it, select Target Device same you have selected in Source Device.   Under Write Properties tab, select the write speed from the scroll down box given.   Now, click on “Start Write” button to start making an exact copy of your data CD.   If you have selected same Source Drive and Target Drive, then the application first reads the content in the CD. When reading is completed, it opens the system tray and prompts you to remove the existing CD and insert a new, preferably blank CD, where the copy is to be done. After inserting the CD, click on OK button given on the prompt window to start write operation.   You are prompted with a message box when the process process is completed.

CD/Audio File Player: - For your convenience and enjoyment, we also provide you with a state of the art audio player which is fully detachable from MadZ CD Duplicator and with which you can play your favorite songs.
 

	Furthermore, you can change player skins according to your preferences. At present, there are only three skin options. However, we are currently working on others and will be including these as part of future software updates.
	The MadZ Player can be directly opened from within the MadZ CD Duplicator application. This option is provided under File Section of the Main Menu with the tag “Launch Player”. Click on this option to launch the Madz Player.
	The MadZ Player features all of the standard audio player options and indicators such as play, forward, rewind, stop, pause, mute, volume control, progress bar, play list, and many others. Additionally, MadZ Player provides you with a choice of different display modes so you can further customize the look and feel of MadZ Player to suit your needs and preferences. For more information on these modes, click here.
	MadZ Player automatically access the FreeDB server for song details. Though, it may possible that FreeDB displays more than one genre of information for a single CD. To manually select out of the available options, right-click on icon given on the Title Bar and select your desired genre type. MadZ Player also provides other useful functions. These are: - 1) Open Tray: - To open default CD Tray of your system, click on this button and insert your favorite audio CD. 2) Close Tray When you insert audio CD into the CD Tray, click on this option to close CD Tray. When you close CD tray, the application processes the CD and displays all the songs in play list on the application interface. Now, click on the song you want to hear and enrich your soul with great music!!!! 3) Open File To open any audio file in your system, click on this option and browse to the location where the file is located. The selected audio file is added to your play list from where it can then be played. 4) Skin Choose You can use skins to change the appearance of your Madz Player. Each skin has a distinct appearance that usually incorporates basic Madz Player functions such as play, previous, next, stop, and the ability to adjust the volume.
	Wait!! MadZ Player offers you something exciting. Now!! Display your special moments on player's background!! Whether its your high school images or a photo of your spouse, there are some moments you always want to keep in front of you. And, what's better than to customize it with your player's background!! Following are the steps to change the background image with your favorite one:   Double click on the background image. Note!! At present, you can only customize the background image in Skin 1. So choose Skin 1 before making the changes. We will include this option for additional skins in future versions of CD Duplicator.   On clicking, it opens the Open Dialog Box.   Now, browse the image location, select the file and click on "Open" button to save its path. Note!! MadZ Player only supports jpeg files (*.jpg format) . To get optimum image display, select the image with size - 340 (width) X 377 (height) pixels. Learn More...   On clicking the "Open" button, the desired image is displayed in the player's background.