Ripping and C2 error detection

[dabob]

Hi,

Just installing R14 and going through setup guide. I thoght I would check my drive for C2 error support. It's a Plextor PX-L890SA.

I followed instructions, inserted an unwanted CD I had previously sand papered, after a minute it came back saying CD was either not scratched or drive didnt support C2 error detection.

I was adding this post to check I have it connected correctly etc etc when I clicked on the 'technical' for the drive in CD ripper options. This states the drive does support C2 errors.

I was suret he CD was scratched so tried playing in my audiophile quality cd player and it doesnt go anyway, so definatley a scratched CD.

Can anyone help, I needd to know C2 error correction is working before I continue to rip my collection.

If it helps, Plextor technical support told me before buying that it did support C2 errors. Also drive is connected to a laptop via eSATA cable (latop has eSATA/SUB combo port) and am ripping to a networked WHS box.

Sorry for the long winded post but any help appreciated.

Thanks Bob

[dabob]

Re: Ripping and C2 error detection

This is a cut and paste from the 'tecnical' in CD ripper options.

Manufacturer: PLEXTOR
CD Drive: DVDR PX-L890SA
Firmware: 1.02
Serial: 2010-08-20 22:50
Maximum Speed: 8467 KB/sec (x47)
Current Speed: 8467 KB/sec (x47)
Spin-down After: Never
Buffer Size: 1.5 MB
Accurate Stream: Yes
C2 Error Pointers: Yes
Reads ISRC: Yes
Reads UPC: Yes

[Spoon]

Re: Ripping and C2 error detection

Draw a blank marker line on it as detailed here:

http://www.dbpoweramp.com/cd-ripper-setup-guide.htm

The drive might report it supports c2 when it does not (on the technical page).

[dabob]

Re: Ripping and C2 error detection

Thanks, after posting I tried the 'black marker technique' and got same results. However just tried it again and now saying it is supported .

I just hope I am not doing anything wrong.

On the same subject where is the 'configure accuraterip' tab as mentioned towards the end of the setup guide ?

Thanks
Bob

[Spoon]

Re: Ripping and C2 error detection

The configure accuraterip page automatically displays if the drive has not previously been configured.

[dabob]

Re: Ripping and C2 error detection

OK this is what I tried.

I ripped a CD on the accuraterip list thinking it would allow me to configure it. After some reading up it was probably because the drive is not the accuraterip list.

So thought I would rip 3 cd's on the list to get the offset. Still no option to configure. However rip status for last rip is showing secure (even though it is on the accuraterip list) and for previous cd's showing as accurate with a number in brackets.

Am I correct in thinking that as the results show either accurate or secure, the offset has already been found and applied ? If not do I need to keep riping cd's from the list until I have 3 matching pressings ?

Thanks

[Spoon]

Re: Ripping and C2 error detection

If the offset has not been found (ie you have never seen that page), then potentially something is blocking access to the internet.

[dabob]

Re: Ripping and C2 error detection

Even if I am managing to get metadata ?

Could the page have popped up and disapeared once the offset was found or would I have had to enter data, check a tick box or something then close it ?

Is there any way of telling if offset has been set, would I still get an accurate rip result ?

[garym]

Re: Ripping and C2 error detection

Even if I am managing to get metadata ?

Could the page have popped up and disapeared once the offset was found or would I have had to enter data, check a tick box or something then close it ?

Is there any way of telling if offset has been set, would I still get an accurate rip result ?

i don't recall that I had to check a tick box or anything, so you might have missed it. I could be wrong, but if you are getting rips and they are showing as matching the accuraterip database (with some number in brackets), then I think it has your offset. I don't think you can get the accuraterip match if your drive is not setup.

[Spoon]

Re: Ripping and C2 error detection

Run this:

http://forum.dbpoweramp.com/showthread.php?t=13285

Then reinstall and try using on the default settings, AccurateRip should popup offering to find the offset.

[dabob]

Re: Ripping and C2 error detection

Thanks, will give it a try tonight.

If I have to use 3 dc's from the list to set the offset, do they all need actually ripping for accuaterip to recognise them or will just inserting them into my drive be enough ? Whe I insert a disc the album art is downloaded before any riping takes place. Sorry if it's a daft question.

Bob

[Spoon]

Re: Ripping and C2 error detection

Just inserting, the list does not need following these days as most discs are in AR.

[dabob]

Re: Ripping and C2 error detection

SUCCESS ! I did what you recomended and got the configure box. Now I can start ripping proper.

Thanks everyone.