    CDPISAC
    Program for creating audio and data cd's.
    v1.4

    Help file last updated : 29/6/2002

    1. Requirements
    2. Troubleshooting
    3. Geting started / setup
    4. Making hard disk backup / copying files from hard disk to cd
    5. Copying cd's
    6. Creating audio cd's
    7. Rewritable cd's
    8. Cdpisac buttons & stuff
    9. About / donation
    10.Versions

    1. Requirements:

    YOU MUST HAVE DSRUN.EXE TO RUN THIS PROGRAM.
    YOU MUST HAVE CDRTOOLS and CDRDAO TO RUN THIS PROGRAM.

    Cdrdao and cdrecord are included with cdpisac
    I didn't make them. Look below for link to this files.

    If you want NEWER versions of cdrdao and cdrecord they
    can be found at their original home pages:
    (YOU DON'T HAVE TO DOWNLOAD THEM IF YOU DON'T WANT TO, certain versions
    are included in this package.)

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    cdrtools links:

    ftp://ftp.fokus.gmd.de/pub/unix/cdrecord/alpha/win32/

    file name should be like this: cdrtools-1.11a04-win32-bin.zip

    or

    http://www.fokus.gmd.de/research/cc/glone/employees/joerg.schilling/private/cdrecord.html

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    cdrdao links:

    http://cdrdao.sourceforge.net/

    file name should be like this: cdrdao-1.1.5.bin.x86.win32.zip

    or

    http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=2171&release_id=33126

    cdrdao doesn't seem to work on win9x?

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    and unzip them using filzip or winzip to in same directory as cdpisac files.
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    2. Troubleshooting

    1. WIN2000 and WINXP
    if you get errror "no aspi driver" on winxp or win2000
    -go to www.nero.com/en/ or www.nero.com
    -click on download latest updates
    -utilities at the bottom of the page
      download:
    -NEASPIEN.exe for english for win 95/98/me
    -WNASPI32.dll for nt/win2000/xp

    put them in cdpisac dir or in C:\WINNT\system32 or in C:\windows\system32 or C:\windows\system.

    2. If you just get "black screen":

    If you are using winxp or win2000 make sure that "command line" at the bottom line
    in cdpisac is
    for win2000 first combo box:
    C:\WINNT\system32\cmd.exe
    and second combo box:
    C:\WINNT\system32\cmd.exe

    First combo box is path to the filename of the command.com or cmd.exe
    Second combo box is title of it's window.

    For win98 /95/mill first combo box:
    C:\windows\command.com
    and second combo box:
    MS-DOS prompt

    For winxp it shoud be
    "C:\windows\system32\cmd.exe"  first and
    "C:\windows\system32\cmd.exe" second combo box.
    But since I dont have winxp I am not sure.

    3. if you get message warning padding xxxxxxxx sectors... while copying cd
    try using option spin cd. Press ctrl c and try again.

    4. if you get io error trying to blank cdrw try selecting cdrecord in
       combo box near erase cdw button, or closing windows explorer if it is open
       or using force option. (untested.) If you are having trouble with the cdrw
       itselft try using erase cdrw "full" option instead of minimal.

    Misc, not so much important stuff:

    Q: What is cmd.exe?
    A: cmd.exe is command.com in windows2000/xp. Really helpful, ha? :)

    Filenames with more than 64 letters:
    If you have selected rockridge while creating files (on by default)
    you should be able to see them using isobuster. www.isobuster.com

    You might want to deselect raw read when copying audio cd-s.

    You should not use directories with spaces for iso image dir.

    If you are still having problems, try unpacking cdpisac to c:\cdpisac folder.

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    3.Geting started / SETUP:

    I suggest you buy cdrw (rewritable compact discs) and practice on it first.
    On CDRW CD's you can write many times, unlike cdr.
    On empty cdr (compact discs) you can only write once.

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    From cdrecord help, not verified:

    In order to avoid damaging CD blanks because Win2000 is trying to access
    the drive while cdrecord writes to it, you definitely should edit
    your registry and set the value of

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Cdrom\Autorun

    to '0'.

    in win98 go to system in control panel cd devices diable autorun.
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    SETUP:
    Unzip all files to some folder using filzip www.filzip.com or winzip www.winzip.com
    Start cdpisac.exe.
    1. click on search for cdr/w drive
    you'll see something like:
    1,0,0 TEAC, CD-W58E, 1.0A
    -in cdpisac select 1,0,0 (or what it says for your drive, from list near CD Device)
    -select writing speed of your drive from CD Speed list. (if your drive is
     something like 32/8/4 it means that it reads at 32 speed, writes CDR cd-s at
     8 speed, and writes CDRW (rewritable, can write on them more than once) at 4 speed.
     in this case select 8. )
    -select your windows cd drive name (e:\ is default)
    -click on save options
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    4. Making hard disk backup / copying files from hard disk to cd

    If you want to copy something from the hard disk to cd there are two ways:
    1. way = slower but works most of the times. Recomended.
    - move all your files to c:\temp\iso directory.
    - select all files in window explorer. right click with  mouse on c:\temp\iso
      directory. select properties.
      make sure the Size:  MB says no more than 650 MB
      if you have 650 mb CD (or 700 mb for 700 mb cd). Size of CD should be on
      CD envelope.
    - click on "make image file" button
    - wait till it's over (you'll se _ blinking again in msdos window, hard disk will
      stop writing)
    - you'll have test.iso in your image target dir. default is: c:\temp\isoimage\test.iso
    - insert empty cd in cdreader drive if you haven't already.
    - click on "write image to cd"
    - you shoud not work on your computer while it is recording.
    - wait until it is over.
    - you should see "fifo was empty 0 times" if you got some other value insted of
      0 the writing was not successful. you shoud try not woking on your computer
      while it is recording. Try putting lover speed for writing if you have errors
    - if you select simulate check nothing will be written on cd, it will be only test.
    - after writing is (successfully) done, eject cd by pressing button on cdrdrive
    - pres eject button again on your cd writer to get it back.
    - click on cd in windows explorer. your files should be there.
    - you can check if your files are ok written with cdcheck http://fusion.zejn.si.
    - Note: You should not use directories with spaces for iso image dir.

    2. way = faster but doesn't always work.
    - move all your files to c:\temp\iso directory.
    - select all files in window explorer. right click with  mouse on c:\temp\iso
      directory. select properties.
      make sure the Size:  MB says no more than 650 MB
      if you have 650 mb CD (or 700 mb for 700 mb cd). Size of CD should be on
      CD envelope.
    - insert empty cd in cdreader drive if you haven't already.
    - click on "direct writing" button
    - you shoud not work on your computer while it is recording.
    - wait till it's over (you'll se _ blinking again in msdos window, hard disk will
      stop writing)
    - you should see "fifo was empty 0 times" if you got some other value insted of
      0 the writing was not successful. you shoud try not woking on your computer
      while it is recording. Try putting lover speed for writing if you have errors.
      Try using 1. way.
    - if you select simulate check nothing will be written on cd, it will be only test.
    - after writing is (successfully) done, eject cd by pressing button on cdrdrive
    - pres eject button again on your cd writer to get it back.
    - click on cd in windows explorer. your files should be there.
    - note: not sure if this works on win9x. Works fine on win2000.
    - you can check if your files are ok written with cdcheck http://fusion.zejn.si.
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    5. Copying cd's
    - insert cd
    - click on cdrdao read
    - insert empty cd
    - click on cdrdao burn
    - if you get message warning padding xxxxxxxx sectors... while copying cd
      try using option spin cd. Press ctrl c and try again.
    - after writing is (successfully) done, eject cd by pressing button on cdrdrive
    - pres eject button again on your cd writer to get it back.
    - I am not sure if cue file is completely
      compatible with cdrwin cue files, concerning audio tracks.
    - you can check if your files are ok written with cdcheck http://fusion.zejn.si.

      Alternatively:
      you can use "use readcd" which will create iso image of cd. Not really recomended.
      You can write you got from "use readcd" to cd using "write image to cd" button)
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    6. Creating audio cd's

    Winamp part:
     If you don't have wav files use winamp to create them:
    -Open winamp (you can get it from www.winamp.com)

    CONFIGURING WINAMP:

    - drag/drop mp3 files
    - press stop
    - Rightclick on winamp
    - options
    - preferences/
    - plug-ins/output
    - nullsoft disk writer
    - output directory: c:\temp\
    - configure /convert to: PCM 44.100 kHz, 16 Bit, Stereo

    - don't forget to change "nullsoft disk writer" to "nullsoft wave out plug-in"

    - turn equilizer off. click on eq button. make sure on button is dark.
    - turn repeat off
    - turn shuffle off
    - edit play list (pl button in winamp),
    - ** If you have 74 minutes cdr/rw make sure that in playlist time isn't longer than
      that *** (650 mb = 74 minutes)
    - press play

    CD PISAC part:

    - when you have the wave files drag'n'drop them to cdpisac
    - select audio for image type
    - select "pad option"
    - click on "write image to cd button"
    - after writing is (successfully) done, eject cd by pressing button on cdrdrive
    - pres eject button again on your cd writer to get it back.
    - to create mp3-s from audio cd - you can use cdex (cdex.n3.net)

    - You can also use audioc.exe to create audio cd's with cd-text. You also need
      wav files. Read audioc.txt for more info.
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    7. Rewritable cd's
    On CDRW CD's you can write many times, unlike cdr.
    On empty cdr (compact discs) you can only write once.

    erasing cdrw:  click on erase cdr-w button. you can select minimal or full.
    Minimal erases all disk space and take longer time, minimal erases
    only table of contents (toc)
    - you can also select force - for cdrws problems
    - cdrdao - choose between cdrdao and cdrecord program for erasing cdrw
    - if you have used multi on cdrw you should select full erase.
    To see if cdrw is empty click on "cd medium info" button.
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    7. Cdpisac buttons & stuff

    buttons:
    search for cdr/w drive
    -search for cdr/w drive: find your drive
    -save options: save program options
    -help - help file
    -updated web help - check if help file/program on the internet is updated
    -cd -device: shows where is your device
    -cd speed - speed of your cdr/w drive
    e:\ - windows cdr\w representation

    make image
    -image source dir: iso image dir
    -cd label - cd label in windws explorer
    -image target dir and name: iso path and name. also used for audio wav-s.
     when creatin your own, make sure there is no " at begining and ending:
     ok: c:\temp\is.iso 		 c:\temp\is1.iso" "c:\temp\is2.iso
     bad: "c:\temp\is.iso"          "c:\temp\is1.iso" "c:\temp\is2.iso"
     program will add " itself at the beginning and the end.
    -Rock ridge, Joliet : dir description on cd. Dont mess with it unnecessary.
    -show image info : show progress while making iso image

    -direct writing : direct write from image source dir to cd. Needs stronger machine.
    -info : size of image source dir files.
    -"make image file": create iso image in "image target dir".
     in "image target dir" will be test.iso. Delete it after you
     are done.
     You should not use directories with spaces for iso image dir.

    write image to cd
    -image type: type of image : date (iso, direct writing), audio (wavs),mode2,
     xa1,xa2,cdi
    -type of writing - dao
    - eject after writing - program will eject CD after writing.
    - multi - multisesion - abillity to add more files to CD-s. Some cd-drives
     have problem reading this cd-s. every new session takes 20 MB-s of CD space.
     for last session "multi" option should not be selected. Not working very well.
     see cdrdao help pdf below.
    -simulate:  nothning will be written to CDR/W disk
    -overburn : write on cd-s more than its officioal size. Needed for 80 min cds?
    -force: used with cdrw blanking if there is problem.
    -pad: must be used with audio cd-s
    -show record info: show info while recording
    -fix - fixate cd
    -nofix - do not fixate cd
    -"write image to cd" button - write iso image or wav files to cd (see creating
      audio cd-s)

    extra stuff
    -raw read - read cd-s with cdrdao in raw mode
    -no wait - no waiting for 10 sec when reocrding with cdrdao. not working on
     cdrecord
    -cue /toc file: table of contents in cd pisac directory. Use cdrdao read to get one.
     used for cd copy. in cd pisacdir will be files 1.toc and 1.bin. Delete it after you
     are done.
    -cdrdao read - read cd (create image on hard disk) with cdrdao. for cd-copy
    -cdrdao burn. use cdrdao to write cd-s
    -buffer size - you shouldn't change it from 4 Mb
    -you can use "use readcd" which will create iso image of cd using readcd.exe
     You can write image to cd using "write image to cd" button
    -no error - dont abort on error
    I am not sure if cue file is completely
    compatible with cdrwin cue files, concerning audio tracks.

    -erase cdrw- erase rewritable (CDRW) CDs. Doesn't work on CDR CDs.
    -minimal - type of erasing: minimal /full. See "5. cdrw".
    -cdrdao - use cdrdao or cdrecord for erasing cdrw and search for cdr/w
    -cd medium info - info about cd in drive
    -unlock drive - if you have stopped writing abruptly and your cddrive is
     locked use this.
    -command line: path to cmd.exe or command.com
    - c:\winnt / ms - dos prompt - title of command line window
    - dir - dir of cd: - not always working right.
    - close win - close command prompt win if it has stayed from before
    - edit - edit command line before sending it to command line window.
    - no run - skip sending command line to command line window

    - you can use audio c - audio creator for creating cd text for audio cd.
     see audioc.txt for more info
    -spincd - trying to spin cd before reading. sometimes useful with cdrdao read
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    9. About

    I wrote this program cause I couldn't find any freeware program for
    Windows for cd recording. (there is xduplicator, but nothing for creating cds.
    (Cdrdao mksisofs and cdrecord are written by their authors.)

    This program is freeware. Although, you can send me postcards, or something if you like.
    Money is welcome, too. :)
    This program is provided as-is, without warranties of any kind.
    This program was written in VDS 2.22

    You can also donate online at http://vuks.da.ru/donate/
    in e-gold, where you can also open e-gold account for free.

    Bojan Djuric
    havaji@yahoo.com
    http://vuks.da.ru
    mirrors: vuks.host.sk
             bojan.rs.ba
             http://www.simtel.net/pub/dl/58848.shtml   zip version.

    Bojan Djuric
    Radoja Domanovica 12
    78 000 Banja LUKA
    RS
    BiH

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    10. Versions

    *.dsc = source file
    update v1.0a
    small bug fixed? concerning windowsxp dir

    update v1.1
    added use readcd for reading cd-s
    added d:

    update v1.1a
    -warning before overwriting iso image when using usereadcd
    -if you are using overburn cd-s be sure to set overburn cehckbox on, or you will
    get warning message and all files will not be written correctly (or will not
    be written at all)

    update 1.2
    -some changes to help txt file.
    -added spincd option.
    -rawread, spincd and overburn are now on by default.
    -removed ini file from cdpisac.zip or cdpisac.cab  which wasn't suppose to be there.

    update 1.3
    -added help button.
    -minor bug fixes

    update 1.4
    -help -> html
    -web help button

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