CD Dumping Guide (DIC CLI)

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The purpose of this [[Dumping-Guides|dumping guide]] is create perfect copies of CD-based discs using a Windows computer with Disc Image Creator app. For additional questions, support, and reference, use the forum thread [http://forum.redump.org/topic/10483/discimagecreator/ here]. Do not be shy if you need help! Disc compatibility: Any CD based disc: PlayStation 1, CD Audio, PC Game, Sega Saturn, Sega CD, Playstation 2 (CDs only with indigo bottom), etc. This guide covers only CD games. For DVD discs see the guide [[DVD Dumping Guide (Disc Image Creator)|DVD Dumping Guide]]. ==Drive Compatibility== Disc drives verified to be compatible: * Brand: Plextor ** IDE Models: PX-760, PX-755, PX-716, PX-714, PX-712, PX-708, PX-704, Premium2, Premium, PX-W5224, PX-4824, PX-4012 ** SCSI Models: PX-W4220T, PX-32TS/CS, PX-83CS/85CS, PX-63CS/65CS, PX-43CS 43CE 43CH/45CS 45CE 45CH, DM-3028/5028, DM-3024/5024, DM-3021/5021, DM-3020/5020 ==First Time Setup / Tools== * '''Disc Image Creator''': [https://github.com/saramibreak/DiscImageCreator/releases Download the latest version] (it is the first zip, the package will be called DiscImageCreator_[DATE HERE].zip), then unzip it. Wherever you put the unzipped folder will affect where your roms are written to when you dump the discs. * '''Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages''': [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=53587 Download]. * '''edccchk.exe''': [http://redump.org/download/edccchk-1.26.rar Download]. Place this file into your unzipped Disc Image Creator subfolder "Release_ANSI" (doing this will help keep all dumping apps in the same folder so you don't have to '''cd''' out). * '''psxt001z.exe''': [http://redump.org/download/psxt001z-0.21b1.7z Download]. Place this file into your unzipped Disc Image Creator subfolder "Release_ANSI" (doing this will help keep all dumping apps in the same folder so you don't have to '''cd''' out). This is used for PS1 discs only. ==Dumping== Now you have all the tools, are all setup and ready to begin dumping. Launch the native Windows app "Command Prompt" (Start menu > Windows System > Command Prompt). * Open the Disc Image Creator folder you downloaded and unzipped, go into the "Release_ANSI" subfolder, and copy the directory location. For example "C:\Users\YOUR_COMPUTER_USERNAME\Downloads\DiscImageCreator_20170818\Release_ANSI" * It's time to navigate to this directory inside of the Command Prompt app. Type in "cd"' followed by your Release_ANSI directory location in quotes, for example: '''cd "C:\Users\YOUR_COMPUTER_USERNAME\Downloads\DiscImageCreator_20170818\Release_ANSI"''' * Now you will type the code in the Command Prompt to dump the disc. For example: '''DiscImageCreator.exe cd <span style="color:red">d</span> MyGameTitle_Dump1.bin <span style="color:#0000FF">8</span> /c2 /nl''' This command should be changed for your specifics, "<span style="color:red">d</span>" is the cd disc drive location, and "<span style="color:#0000FF">8</span>" is the max read speed on the example disc drive model. 8 should be a read speed supported by most drives, but check [[Disc Drive Read Speeds|this list]] for your drive's maximum read speed to dump much faster. Dump the game twice, "MyGameTitle_Dump1.bin" and "MyGameTitle_Dump2.bin", changing the title to suit your needs. * Note: Discs with CD-Audio tracks will create multiple .bin files. * Run edccchk.exe with the following command '''edccchk "MyGameTitle_Dump1.bin"'''. For discs with multiple tracks you will need to adjust the command to '''edccchk "MyGameTitle_Dump1 (Track 1).bin"''' or '''edccchk "MyGameTitle_Dump1 (Track 01).bin"'''. Copy the text output from the terminal into a txt file to be submitted with the logs. This command checks for EDC. Some discs with irregular exe's (such as GameShark discs) will require a [[PSX Date and EDC Check on Discs with Non-Standard EXE|different method]]. * For PS1 discs only, run psxt001z.exe with the following command '''psxt001z "MyGameTitle_Dump1.bin"'''. For discs with multiple tracks you will need to adjust the command to '''psxt001z "MyGameTitle_Dump1 (Track 1).bin"''' or '''psxt001z "MyGameTitle_Dump1 (Track 01).bin"'''. Copy the text output from the terminal into a txt file to be submitted with the logs. This command checks for the Date. Some discs with irregular exe's (such as GameShark discs) will require a [[PSX Date and EDC Check on Discs with Non-Standard EXE|different method]]. * For PS1 PAL discs only, run the following command to check for libcrypt copy protection '''psxt001z --libcrypt "MyGameTitle_Dump1.sub" > libcrypt.txt'''. ==Game Copy Protection== Some (mostly PC computer) games use copyright protection that requires additional commands at the end. If you are unsure when to use these, [[Scanning for Copy Protection Guide|Scan for Copy Protection]] or consult this thread[http://forum.redump.org/topic/10483/discimagecreator/]. * /nl is for LibCrypt * /ns for SecuROM * /sf for for PC copy protections that can be detected * /ss for other PC protections with c2 errors. SecuROM data is in the subintention .txt (when /ns parameter is used and the disc is in fact SecuROM-protected) and should be included with submitted dump info when this protection is used. ==Submitting your Dump== Time to have your disc added to redump's database! If it is your first submission, do so via the forum. [http://forum.redump.org/topic/12228/want-to-register-please-read-first/ Forum sign-up here]. Submit disc info [http://forum.redump.org/forum/11/dumps/ here]. * '''Game title''': Most obvious, is located everywhere. Please include subtitle. * '''Disc title''': Some games stored on multiple discs may have discs with titles. Examples: [http://redump.org/disc/15041/ Armored Core: Nexus (Disc 1) (Evolution)] and [http://redump.org/disc/15042/ (Disc 2) (Revolution)]. * '''Game languages''': Start the game and look for "Language" menu in options. * '''Version''': ** For PlayStation 1 games, leave this blank. ** For PlayStation 2 (CD) games, find the file on your disc named "SYSTEM.CNF" and open in Notepad app, "VER" = version number. ** For PC games, the game version is either located in files like INI, CONFIG, README and or can (only) be obtained from in-game main menu. * '''Edition''': Some games were re-released in different packages, for example, "Platinum", "Greatest Hits", "PlayStation 2 the Best" series. If game was released in original package, post edition as "Original". * '''Media''': Should be "CD" for all dumps. Prototypes would likely be "CD-R". * '''Barcode''': Submit the numbers from the barcode: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Article_Number EAN] / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Product_Code UPC] code, usually printed on the back cover of the packaging or disc case. * '''.cue, .dat, and .txt files''': DiscImageCreator will generate .cue, .dat, and .txt files. psxt001z and edccchk output text copied from the terminal should be submitted as well. Attach these files to your post when submitting. * '''Serial number''': Usually printed on disc itself. * '''Ring code info''': stamped on the inner ring. Check both sides for any ringcodes (small stamps may require magnifying glass to see). For PlayStation discs with black dye, use [http://forum.redump.org/post/56100/#p56100 this] method to obtain any hidden ringcodes if possible. [[Category:Dumping Guides]]

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