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	This guide will help you understand, identify and properly dump '''SafeDisc''' protected games.		This guide will help you understand, identify and properly dump '''SafeDisc''' protected games.

>Pablogm123 at 03:45, 18 May 2014

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	Most SafeDisc titles are data-only. However, a few mixed-mode discs (data+audio) have been spotted in the wild. If your SafeDisc protected disc happens to contain audio tracks...it is CRITICAL that you dump the data portion of the image separately from the AUDIO tracks and then dump the AUDIO tracks in the normal way. This is because the suggested dumping software translates SafeDisc errors in a special way, and if any SafeDisc errors are present in the audio tracks they will need to be read "normally."		Most SafeDisc titles are data-only. However, a few mixed-mode discs (data+audio) have been spotted in the wild. If your SafeDisc protected disc happens to contain audio tracks...it is CRITICAL that you dump the data portion of the image separately from the AUDIO tracks and then dump the AUDIO tracks in the normal way. This is because the suggested dumping software translates SafeDisc errors in a special way, and if any SafeDisc errors are present in the audio tracks they will need to be read "normally."

	For CD Manipulator and mixed-mode CDs you have to check "Extended Settings", then select "[http://i.imgur.com/XandKMo.png Multi-Session mode (high performance)]" and double-check that "Analyze Sub Code(Get Accurately TOC)" and "Ignore Read Errors" are checked. Uncheck everything else. As Reading speed set 4x-8x, depending on your drive's compatibility.		For CD Manipulator and mixed-mode CDs, near everything is done as posted above, basically you have to switch to the Multi-Session mode. You have to check "Extended Settings", then select "[http://i.imgur.com/XandKMo.png Multi-Session mode (high performance)]" and double-check that "Analyze Sub Code(Get Accurately TOC)" and "Ignore Read Errors" are checked. Uncheck everything else. As Reading speed set 4x-8x, depending on your drive's compatibility.

	==Subcodes (Optional)==		==Subcodes (Optional)==

>Pablogm123 at 03:41, 18 May 2014

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	Most SafeDisc titles are data-only. However, a few mixed-mode discs (data+audio) have been spotted in the wild. If your SafeDisc protected disc happens to contain audio tracks...it is CRITICAL that you dump the data portion of the image separately from the AUDIO tracks and then dump the AUDIO tracks in the normal way. This is because the suggested dumping software translates SafeDisc errors in a special way, and if any SafeDisc errors are present in the audio tracks they will need to be read "normally."		Most SafeDisc titles are data-only. However, a few mixed-mode discs (data+audio) have been spotted in the wild. If your SafeDisc protected disc happens to contain audio tracks...it is CRITICAL that you dump the data portion of the image separately from the AUDIO tracks and then dump the AUDIO tracks in the normal way. This is because the suggested dumping software translates SafeDisc errors in a special way, and if any SafeDisc errors are present in the audio tracks they will need to be read "normally."

	For CD Manipulator and mixed-mode CDs you have to check ~~Check~~ "Extended Settings", then select "[http://i.imgur.com/XandKMo.png Multi-Session mode (high performance)]" and double-check that "Analyze Sub Code(Get Accurately TOC)" and "Ignore Read Errors" are checked. Uncheck everything else. As Reading speed set 4x-8x, depending on your drive's compatibility.		For CD Manipulator and mixed-mode CDs you have to check "Extended Settings", then select "[http://i.imgur.com/XandKMo.png Multi-Session mode (high performance)]" and double-check that "Analyze Sub Code(Get Accurately TOC)" and "Ignore Read Errors" are checked. Uncheck everything else. As Reading speed set 4x-8x, depending on your drive's compatibility.

	==Subcodes (Optional)==		==Subcodes (Optional)==

>Pablogm123 at 03:40, 18 May 2014

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	Most SafeDisc titles are data-only. However, a few mixed-mode discs (data+audio) have been spotted in the wild. If your SafeDisc protected disc happens to contain audio tracks...it is CRITICAL that you dump the data portion of the image separately from the AUDIO tracks and then dump the AUDIO tracks in the normal way. This is because the suggested dumping software translates SafeDisc errors in a special way, and if any SafeDisc errors are present in the audio tracks they will need to be read "normally."		Most SafeDisc titles are data-only. However, a few mixed-mode discs (data+audio) have been spotted in the wild. If your SafeDisc protected disc happens to contain audio tracks...it is CRITICAL that you dump the data portion of the image separately from the AUDIO tracks and then dump the AUDIO tracks in the normal way. This is because the suggested dumping software translates SafeDisc errors in a special way, and if any SafeDisc errors are present in the audio tracks they will need to be read "normally."

	For CD Manipulator and mixed-mode CDs you have to ~~choose~~ "[http://i.imgur.com/XandKMo.png Multi-Session mode (high performance)]" and double-check that "Analyze Sub Code(Get Accurately TOC)" is checked.		For CD Manipulator and mixed-mode CDs you have to check Check "Extended Settings", then select "[http://i.imgur.com/XandKMo.png Multi-Session mode (high performance)]" and double-check that "Analyze Sub Code(Get Accurately TOC)" and "Ignore Read Errors" are checked. Uncheck everything else. As Reading speed set 4x-8x, depending on your drive's compatibility.

	==Subcodes (Optional)==		==Subcodes (Optional)==

>Pablogm123 at 03:33, 18 May 2014

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	#* Select "Single-Session mode (high compatibility)" in the drop-down menu		#* Select "Single-Session mode (high compatibility)" in the drop-down menu
	#* Specify where the image (.CUE/.CDM) will be saved		#* Specify where the image (.CUE/.CDM) will be saved
	#* Check "Extended Settings" and then check "Ignore Read Errors" and "Auto Detect Read ~~Channel~~". Uncheck everything else.		#* Check "Extended Settings" and then check "Ignore Read Errors" and "Auto Detect Read Command". Uncheck everything else.
	#* Set your "Data" and "Audio" speeds to 4x-8x, depending on your drive's compatibility.		#* Set your "Data" and "Audio" speeds to 4x-8x, depending on your drive's compatibility.
	#* You're all set! The software will handle the rest.		#* You're all set! The software will handle the rest.

>Pablogm123 at 03:31, 18 May 2014

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	Most SafeDisc titles are data-only. However, a few mixed-mode discs (data+audio) have been spotted in the wild. If your SafeDisc protected disc happens to contain audio tracks...it is CRITICAL that you dump the data portion of the image separately from the AUDIO tracks and then dump the AUDIO tracks in the normal way. This is because the suggested dumping software translates SafeDisc errors in a special way, and if any SafeDisc errors are present in the audio tracks they will need to be read "normally."		Most SafeDisc titles are data-only. However, a few mixed-mode discs (data+audio) have been spotted in the wild. If your SafeDisc protected disc happens to contain audio tracks...it is CRITICAL that you dump the data portion of the image separately from the AUDIO tracks and then dump the AUDIO tracks in the normal way. This is because the suggested dumping software translates SafeDisc errors in a special way, and if any SafeDisc errors are present in the audio tracks they will need to be read "normally."

	For CD Manipulator and mixed-mode ~~CD's~~ you have to choose "[http://i.imgur.com/XandKMo.png Multi-Session mode (high performance)]" and double-check that "Analyze Sub Code(Get Accurately TOC)" is checked.		For CD Manipulator and mixed-mode CDs you have to choose "[http://i.imgur.com/XandKMo.png Multi-Session mode (high performance)]" and double-check that "Analyze Sub Code(Get Accurately TOC)" is checked.

	==~~Sub-Headers~~ (Optional)==		==Subcodes (Optional)==
	~~Sub-headers~~ can be extremely useful for disc replication and emulation. While redump does not presently archive this information, it is generally a good idea to capture this data for personal preservation purposes. Additional steps may be required for mixed-mode discs (i.e. discs containing CDDA). Search the forums or ask one of the MODs for help if you get stuck.		Subcodes can be extremely useful for disc replication and emulation. While redump does not presently archive this information, it is generally a good idea to capture this data for personal preservation purposes. Additional steps may be required for mixed-mode discs (i.e. discs containing CDDA). Search the forums or ask one of the MODs for help if you get stuck.

	* Use Subdump to capture highly accurate ~~sub-header~~ data from the disc. Subdump is an internal development tool, and is presently only available upon request. Ask a Moderator if you have interest in using it.		* Use Subdump to capture highly accurate subcode data from the disc. Subdump is an internal development tool, and is presently only available upon request. Ask a Moderator if you have interest in using it.

	==Submission Data==		==Submission Data==

>Pablogm123 at 03:30, 18 May 2014

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	===Mixed-Mode===		===Mixed-Mode===
	Most SafeDisc titles are data-only. However, a few mixed-mode discs (data+audio) have been spotted in the wild. If your SafeDisc protected disc happens to contain audio tracks...it is CRITICAL that you dump the data portion of the image separately from the AUDIO tracks and then dump the AUDIO tracks in the normal way. This is because the suggested dumping software translates SafeDisc errors in a special way, and if any SafeDisc errors are present in the audio tracks they will need to be read "normally."		Most SafeDisc titles are data-only. However, a few mixed-mode discs (data+audio) have been spotted in the wild. If your SafeDisc protected disc happens to contain audio tracks...it is CRITICAL that you dump the data portion of the image separately from the AUDIO tracks and then dump the AUDIO tracks in the normal way. This is because the suggested dumping software translates SafeDisc errors in a special way, and if any SafeDisc errors are present in the audio tracks they will need to be read "normally."

			For CD Manipulator and mixed-mode CD's you have to choose "[http://i.imgur.com/XandKMo.png Multi-Session mode (high performance)]" and double-check that "Analyze Sub Code(Get Accurately TOC)" is checked.

	==Sub-Headers (Optional)==		==Sub-Headers (Optional)==

>Pablogm123 at 03:23, 18 May 2014

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	#* Create a custom profile (see [/Setting_Up#CloneCD link]), and use it for all SafeDisc dumps.		#* Create a custom profile (see [/Setting_Up#CloneCD link]), and use it for all SafeDisc dumps.
	#* You're all set! The software will handle the rest.		#* You're all set! The software will handle the rest.
	# [http://~~img94~~.~~imageshack~~.us/~~img94/8494/atr0~~.png CD Manipulator]		# [http://i.imgur.com/1NnXdYQ.png CD Manipulator]
	#* Select "Read from CD to Image File"		#* Select "Read from CD to Image File"
	#* Select the applicable drive from the drop-down list		#* Select the applicable drive from the drop-down list

>MrTikki: /* Information & Features */

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Information & Features

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	'''SmartE''' is Microsoft's cheaper version of SafeDisc. It functions very much the same was as SafeDisc, and can be dumped the same way.		'''SmartE''' is Microsoft's cheaper version of SafeDisc. It functions very much the same was as SafeDisc, and can be dumped the same way.

	'''LaserLok'' is yet another SafeDisc clone that can be dumped the same way.		'''LaserLok''' is yet another SafeDisc clone that can be dumped the same way.

	== Detection ==		== Detection ==

>MrTikki: /* Information & Features */

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Information & Features

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	==Information & Features==		==Information & Features==
	SafeDisc is a protection format that places "corrupt" sectors near the beginning of a disc (usually in the 807 - 11920 sector range), although these sectors can be found just about anywhere. The key to dumping SafeDisc images correctly is to make sure that the corrupted sectors are dumped properly. It is also critical to dump the disc at least two times using at least two different drives (the more, the better). If everything goes well, all of your checksums will match.		'''SafeDisc''' is a protection format that places "corrupt" sectors near the beginning of a disc (usually in the 807 - 11920 sector range), although these sectors can be found just about anywhere. The key to dumping SafeDisc images correctly is to make sure that the corrupted sectors are dumped properly. It is also critical to dump the disc at least two times using at least two different drives (the more, the better). If everything goes well, all of your checksums will match.

			'''SmartE''' is Microsoft's cheaper version of SafeDisc. It functions very much the same was as SafeDisc, and can be dumped the same way.

			'''LaserLok'' is yet another SafeDisc clone that can be dumped the same way.

	== Detection ==		== Detection ==