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RipNAS combines and perfects Audio CD ripping, Network Attached Storage and Media
Streaming in one easy to use small box. Audio CDs are ripped to a lossless audio format
stored securely.
Audio files are shared for streaming through the network to a multitude of available Network
audio players. Windows Home Server (WHS) is the OS of choice, offering complete home
backup for Windows PCs.
The following audio streaming services are built into RipNAS:
• SqueezeCenter – Logitech Duet / Transporter / Boom, etc,
• SMB / CIFS – network shares (Sonos, etc),
• iTunes DAAP Apple – play through iTunes installed on PCs,
• Asset UPnP (DLNA compatible devices) – 100's of devices
Discs supplied with RipNAS
Set Audio Encoder CD: 3x CDs to switch audio formats used by RipNAS, without the
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need of configuring through a PC. Choices are: FLAC (default), Apple Lossless or
FLAC & mp3 (high quality Fraunhofer 320kbps mp3 files are written to
\\RipNAS\Public\mp3). Insert a 'Set Audio Encoder to...' into RipNAS and wait for it to
be ejected, subsequent discs ripped will be in the format chosen.
RESCUE CD Set: 1 Boot-CD, 1 DVD with latest software image
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RipNAS is a trademark of Illustrate, iTunes is a trademark of Apple,Windows Home Server a trademark of
Microsoft, Sonos is a trademark from Sonos, Duet, SqueezeCenter, Transporter, Boom, SB2, SB3 are
trademarks of Logitech
DS is a trademark of Linn
RipNAS is marked with the above symbol to indicate at the end of the equipments life time, you must
dispose of it separately at an appropriate collection point (local recycling center) and not place with
normal domestic unsorted waste. This will benefit the environment for all. [EU Directive 2002/96/EC
and EN50419]
RipNAS USER MANUAL
for S320, S640, S500, S1000, statement and Z500
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Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for HFX RipNas S320
- Page 1 RipNAS USER MANUAL for S320, S640, S500, S1000, statement and Z500 RipNAS combines and perfects Audio CD ripping, Network Attached Storage and Media Streaming in one easy to use small box. Audio CDs are ripped to a lossless audio format stored securely.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1.RipNAS: Ten Minute Setup Guide........................3 2.Ripping Audio CDs.............................4 2.1.Ejecting a CD .............................4 2.2.Secure Ripping............................4 3.Doing more with RipNAS...........................5 3.1.Remote-Access to the RipNAS........................5 3.2.web browser access...........................5 3.3.Daily USB backup............................6 3.4.Editing Metadata............................6 3.5.Remote help and support..........................7 3.6.Progress control, silent mode and audio file formats................7 4.Changing settings with Windows Home Server (WHS)..................8 4.1.WHS Preconfigured Accounts........................8 4.2.WHS Connector............................8... -
Page 3: Ripnas: Ten Minute Setup Guide
1. RipNAS: Ten Minute Setup Guide RipNAS is configured ready to rip right out of the box: • Unpack RipNAS: consider where RipNAS will be placed. Being a passive cooled system (no fans) ideally do not place RipNAS in an enclosed cabinet, in direct sunlight and never near sources of water. -
Page 4: Ripping Audio Cds
2. Ripping Audio CDs RipNAS is preconfigured ripping to FLAC, a popular lossless format. FLAC is the format of choice for Sonos and Logitech devices. UPnP devices: view the RipNAS & UPnP (DLNA) section later on. Ripping is as simple as inserting an audio CD (silver side facing down) and waiting approximately 3-4 minutes for ripping to complete, once complete the CD is ejected. -
Page 5: Doing More With Ripnas
3. Doing more with RipNAS 3.1. Remote-Access to the RipNAS You have 3 different methods to access the RipNAS from another PC: 1. with WHS Console: the WHS console needs to be installed on your PC. 2. Access with remote desktop: this works only with VISTA, WIN7 or XP Professional 3. - Page 6 3.3. Connecting by Remote Desktop Remote desktop is preinstalled on most Windows PCs (start >> Programs >> Accessories >> Remote Desktop Connection), Apple users install remote desktop using the Connector Disc (detailed later). Type the computer name as ripnas (mac users: ripnas.local or ripnas.localdomain), if presented with a domain entry box type: ripnas On connection specify the username: Administrator pass: ripnas=[serial] (ie ripnas=123456), Once connected the RipNAS desktop is shown, open Windows Home Server Console (blue icon) to...
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Page 7: Web Browser Access
3.5. Web Browser access Type into the web browser: http://ripnas:5800/ note that your firewall must have port 5800 allowed for the web browser and Java script be enabled. On connection type the password as ripnas and click the Send Ctl+Alt+Del button to log into RipNAS as username: Administrator pw: ripnas, once connected the RipNAS... -
Page 8: Daily Usb Backup
3.6. Daily USB backup The USB backup software detects automatically, if a USB drive is connected and copies the latest music files on a daily basis. This way the external drive is updated every day. Alternatively: A simple way to backup RipNAS is to connect a USB HDD of equal or larger size to the RipNAS to a PC on the network, and access RipNAS through \\ripnas\music (see... - Page 9 2. connect the music folder of the RipNAS to your PC: → search in your network neibourhood for the RipNAS, click on RipNAS → connect with RipNAS (login: sonos / password: sonos) → mount the music folder to your PC →...
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Page 10: Remote Help And Support
3.8. Remote help and support With Team Viewer you can ask any friend to logon over the internet into the RipNAS and help you to configure. 3.9. Progress control, silent mode and audio file formats With the WHS console you can change audio file formats, switch... -
Page 11: Changing Settings With Windows Home Server (Whs)
4. Changing settings with Windows Home Server (WHS) RipNAS runs Windows Home Server, which includes additional benefits: • Backup home PCs (XP & Vista) automatically daily to RipNAS, • Control RipNAS through Windows Home Server Connector using PCs on the Network, •... - Page 12 WHS Connector is installed on a PC by inserting the RipNAS Connector disc and following the onscreen instructions, by default the PC is configured to back up overnight, waking the PC as required from Sleep or Hibernate to backup. After installing WHS onto a PC an icon is placed in the tray area of Windows: Right clicking on this icon allows access to the connector, such as opening the Windows Home Server console:...
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Page 13: Network
different CD would have to be ripped in-between) then there is a chance the errors can be recovered on a 2nd rip and the tracks would move from _InSecure to the correct [artist]\ folder. Clicking View Log can be useful to see a detailed ripping report and help diagnose issues. This tab shows which computers backup to RipNAS, manual backups can be triggered, and individual files from a backup can be restored. -
Page 14: Restoring Ripnas
(noting that the drives are quick formatted – it would be possible to recover the files using correct tools). More on www.hfx.at/ripnas/rescue To perform a restore (both System and factory): • Shut down RipNAS, •... -
Page 15: Ripnas & Squeezeboxes' (Logitech Duet, Transporter, Boom, Sb3, Sb2, Etc.)
6. RipNAS & Squeezeboxes’ (Logitech Duet, Transporter, Boom, SB3, SB2, etc.) RipNAS comes pre-configured with SqueezeCenter (media streamer for Logitech devices) running. These type-of devices work best with the default FLAC lossless encoder. The following guide details setting up a Duet with RipNAS. Connect RipNAS to your Wireless home router and switch RipNAS on &... -
Page 16: Ripnas & Sonos
7. RipNAS & Sonos Sonos is fully compatible with the default RipNAS FLAC lossless codec, and connects to media streamers through network shares. Sonos & RipNAS connections: To add RipNAS as a music source from the Sonos Controller: Music Menu >> System Settings >> Music Library Management >> Music Library Setup >> Add New >>... -
Page 17: Asset Upnp (Dlna Compatible Devices)
iTunes, which will then synchronize the mp3s to the iPod. Use these account details to access the folder: User: Administrator Pass: ripnas=[serial] (ex. Ripnas=123456) 9. Asset UPnP (DLNA compatible devices) RipNAS includes Asset UPnP, UPnP (DLNA) is a connection protocol for sharing audio between otherwise unrelated devices. - Page 18 RipNAS comes complete with its own UPnP server – Asset UPnP. UPnP simply put is a connection protocol for sharing audio (and Video, etc) between otherwise unrelated devices. Asset features: • Album Art support, • Customizable browse tree with advanced search facilities (Album by Release, Style, Composer, Conductor...), •...