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Rip any DVDs with RipIt4Me + DVD Shrink + ImgBurn full guide

(18 Nov 2006 22:33)

RipIt4Me (DVD Decrypter + FixVTS) + DVD Shrink + ImgBurn full guide

NOTE: This guide is specifically designed to backup the DVDs that you owned only.

A big �thanks� goes out to the author behind RipIt4Me. It is definitely one of the best ripper beside DVDFAB Decrypter, in my opinion. In addition, it rips fast, it�s easy to use and the best of all; RipIt4Me is totally FREE.

In this guide, you�ll learn how to use RipIt4Me to rip any DVDs in combo with DVD Decrypter and FixVTS, the basic steps of transcoding DVDs with DVD Shrink and burning the ISO image with ImgBurn.

This guide will cover:
� RipIt4Me & FixVTS installation
� RipIt4Me Settings
� Running RipIt4Me
� Ripping the DVD with DVD Decrypter
� Processing the ripped files with FixVTS
� Transcoding the backup (ripped files) using DVD Shrink
� Burning the ISO image with ImgBurn

Tools
� RipIt4Me installer (including FixVTS) [ link ]
� or FixVTS homepage [ link ]
� DVD Decrypter [ link ]
� DVD Shrink [ link ]
� ImgBurn [ link ]

NOTE: Before running RipIt4Me, you need to install both DVD Decrypter and DVD Shrink on your system first.

STEP 1: RipIt4Me & FixVTS installation

click on RipIt4Me Installer to run

STEP 1.1: RipIt4Me Settings

Launch RipIt4Me.

Click on Logs/Settings, then Preferences.

Make sure all paths are set up via RipIt4Me correctly.
NOTE: if using Win XP, set �Copy IFOs� to Use SPTI. I�m using XP Pro and this is what I used.

STEP 2: Running RipIt4Me

Now insert the original DVD into the drive.

Choose 1-Click Mode. You can choose Wizard Mode if you want to, but I prefer 1-Click Mode.

Target directory for DVD files is where RipIt4Me is going to rip the DVD and put them in there once it�s done. You can manually create a Folder and a sub VIDEO_TS for the Target, then use �square icon� to browse and locate your created Folder or you can simply use RipIt4Me�s �default� as shown on the picture.

Since I created a Folder and a sub VIDEO_TS for myself, I�m going to locate my folder now. Once the VIDEO_TS is selected, click OK.

Click Next to continue.

Now RipIt4Me is running, shortly DVD Decrypter should kick in and starts to rip.

STEP 2.1: Ripping the DVD with DVD Decrypter

Sit tight and relax, DVD Decrypter is ripping the DVD now, it should be done shortly.

Now DVD Decrypter is done ripping.

STEP 2.2: Processing the ripped files with FixVTS

FixVTS should fire up right after DVD Decrypter is done. Now FixVTS is processing and cleaning any left over junks. Just wait, it should be done approximately around 5 minutes.

That�s it, RipIt4Me (including DVD Decrypter + FixVTS) has successfully ripped the DVD. Now it is safe to continue to transcode with DVD Shrink.

STEP 3: Transcoding the backup (ripped files) using DVD Shrink

NOTE: once FixVTS is done processing, DVD Shrink should kick in and do a quick Analysing.

NOTE: untick the AC3 2-ch English to gain more quality. All you really need is the AC3 5.1-ch English.

Click Backup!

Click on Target Device then arrow down and choose your Target options. I prefer DVD Shrink to import my finished ISO or VIDEO_TS into my hard drive instead of �auto burn� with either DVD Decrypter, ImgBurn or Nero.

NOTE: in order to auto burn with Nero, DVD Decrypter or ImgBurn, you need to have them installed on your system.

Use the Browse button to locate your Target folder if you�ve created one from the hard drive manually. Or you can simply use DVD Shrink�s default.

I highly recommend using this Quality Settings option to �Deep Analysis + Compress video with high adaptive error compensation + Max Smooth.
This will take longer, but DVD Shrink will definitely produce better quality on your backup.
When ready, click OK to continue.

Now DVD Shrink is Analysing.

Again, just sit tight and relax, DVD Shrink has begun it�s 2nd phase (actually it�s transcoding now.)

Finally, DVD Shrink is completed and imported my ready to burn ISO into my hard drive. Not too bad for using �DA + AEC + Max Smooth.� Now you can burn the final ISO with ImgBurn.

STEP 4: Burning the ISO image with ImgBurn

Now insert a high quality blank media into burner.
NOTE: I highly recommend Taiyo Yuden, Verbatim or Hitachi Maxell (Made In Japan).

Click on Mode, then Write.

Use the Arrow to select your destination.

Use the �Folder icon� to browse and locate the ISO from hard drive.

Click on the ISO image and Open.

Once the ISO has been loaded, click on the Arrow to choose your burning speed.

After choosing the burn speed, click on the �green Arrow� to write/burn.

Now relax and sit tight, ImgBurn (The Ultimate Image Burner) is burning. It should be done shortly.

Presto!! ImgBurn is completed. Click OK and just Exit out.

That�s it!! Now you have successfully made a perfect backup of your DVD. Enjoy the guide.

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DVD-RB Pro + CCE SP 2.70 "installation + full guide"

(15 Nov 2006 20:00)

<><> How to install and use DVD-RB Pro + CCE SP 2.7 guide by Alkohol <><>

NOTE: this is just a basic guide for newbies or those that are interested on using DVD-RB Pro + CCE SP only.

WARNING: please don�t use cracked versions, DVD-RB Pro is merely $30 and to be honest, it�s worth every penny. I never used DVD-RB Basic; I went straight with the Pro version and never looked back. Please support Jdobbs for all of his hard works.

A big thanks to Jdobbs for creating such a beautiful tool for the few of us, especially those that values the �quality� of their DVD backups.

This guide will cover:
� The installation of DVD-RB Pro
� Encoder�s Configuration
� DVD-RB Pro�s basic settings
� Basic Encoding steps using DVD-RB Pro + CCE SP 2.70

Tools
� DVD-RB Pro [ link ]
� CCE SP [ link ]
� ProCoder 2 [ link ]
� Hank's HC Encoder [ link ]

NOTE: a lot of people either use DVD-RB Pro + CCE SP 2.70 or ProCoder 2. Some says ProCoder 2 is better than CCE SP, yet some preferred CCE SP over ProCoder 2 due to preference. However, CCE SP 2.70 is faster, there's no doubt about that. So the choice is yours.

<><> STEP 1: DVD-RB Pro Installation <><>

Once you've legally purchased DVD-RB Pro and Jdobbs has sent you a "setup" zip file with your "key file" via email. Click on the "setup" to run.

You can either create or don't create a Start Menu folder.

Create a folder in your hard drive for DVD-RB's "Work Folder", then browse and locate the folder.

Create a folder in your hard drive for DVD-RB's "OutPut Folder", then browse and locate the folder.

NOTE: if you have 2 hard drives, then set "OutPut Folder" to another drive, this will run smoother in my opinion.

<><> STEP 2: Encoder's Configuration <><>

NOTE: this is where you need to choose CCE SP or ProCoder as your engine.

NOTE: click YES here, but use the SETUP via DVD-RB Pro's Settings "Path to CCE SP NEW" to CCE SP directory.

NOTE: if you have Canopus ProCoder, choose ProCoder.

<><> STEP 3: DVD-RB Pro's Settings <><>

click on Settings, then Setup.

(1) click ALL (2) scroll down and untick ENGLISH or whatever your desire language (3) click SAVE

(1) Again, click ALL (2) scroll down and untick ENGLISH or whatever your desire language (3) click SAVE

Here you can remove DTS Audio or Director's Comments. The choice is yours.

Mode, Encoder (CCE), then tick on CCE Mode (or your desire encoding engines).
I like to use "One Click Mode" because this automatically does all the jobs for you.

Mode, Backup Mode (Full Backup) and choose your desire backup mode.

Mode, Steal Space from Extras, then choose whatever your desire (10%, 25%, 33% or 50%).

Click on Settings, CCE Settings, CCE SP, Advanced (Experts) Settings

Slide the bar to the right for more PASSES (or to your desire). The most I used is 3 PASSES because I don't have the latest rig, so 3 is good enough for me.

Now just click SAVE.

<><> STEP 4: Encoding process using DVD-RB Pro + CCE SP 2.70 <><>

Click on the Folder to browse and locate your movie to be encoded.

Locate your movie, then click OK.

This is where DVD-RB Pro is going to put the finished �ready to burn� files here.

When everything�s set, click Backup .

Now DVD-RB Pro is encoding, so just relax and sit tight.

Now Phase II ENCODING is completed.

Now Phase III REBUILD is completed. Overall, it took 149 minutes to finish with 3 PASSES. Not too bad for my old P4, 2.66GHz, I guess she's alright.

That�s it, DVD-RB Pro has successfully encoded and imported the �ready to burn� files into the �Destination Path� folder. Just open up ImgBurn, Nero Burning Rom or your desire burning engine and burn your already encoded files.

Enjoy it!

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Burning the VIDEO_TS file/folder using ImgBurn

(10 Nov 2006 16:20)

<><> How to burn VIDEO_TS file using ImgBurn (The Ultimate Image Burner) by Alkohol <><>

*** Tools needed ***

ImgBurn - [ link ]

NOTE: make sure your DVD burner has the latest firmware updated; firmware plays a very important role when it comes to dvd burning (i.e. media compatibility).
Go here [ link ] to check for the latest firmware.

*** Burning the VIDEO_TS file with ImgBurn ***

Once ImgBurn loaded, insert a high quality blank into DVD burner.
NOTE: I highly recommend Taiyo Yuden, Verbatim or Hitachi Maxell (Made In Japan) only. The choice is yours.

Now click on Mode, Build

Click on Output, Device

Use the ARROW to choose your Destination (your burner)

Use the Folder icon to navigate and locate your VIDEO_TS folder

Choose your Folder, then click OK

Choose the VIDEO_TS, then click OK

Click on the Calculator to check to see what media required to burn.

Click on Device and Arrow down to choose your desire burning speed.

Click on Options and make sure to choose ISO9660 + UDF.

Click on Labels and type the name of the movie inside both "ISO9660 and UDF".

Once your ready, click WRITE and ImgBurn will start to burn.

Just click OK and everything will be fine.

Now sit tight, ImgBurn is burning. Just relax and it should be done shortly.

Presto!! ImgBurn is successfully completed. Click on OK and EXIT out.

Enjoy it!!