Re: Synching Files for the Victor Stream
Hi: I too use Juice for obtaining podcasts, I also transfer a great deal of music for listening, and hope that there is an equivalent program for media management, not just for synching but for creating play lists. The companion software unfortunately lacks these features, but maybe the folks at Humanware might enhance that for us. In the meantime, I'm keeping a look out for alternatives. Jeff At 04:55 AM 5/9/2008, you wrote: Hi! I like using my Humanware Victor Stream for listening to podcasts and program recordings made by Replay AV when away from home. The problem is that it takes some time sifting through Juice's downloads and RAV's recording first finding the mp3 files and then copying them into a folder which can then be transferred to a sdhc card for the Stream. Is anyone using a software utility that collects desired files on an ongoing basis into a directory which then can be quickly transferred onto a sdhc card for the Stream? Thanks in advance for some ideas. Mike Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.523 / Virus Database: 269.23.9/1418 - Release Date: 5/6/2008 5:17 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Trying to find a real, real audio alternative
Hi: I suport a number of computers, and would like to feature a resource that unfortunately streams in real player and offers a link to the Real Player page. This is great for a single user, however as I maintin these pc's forclients on a monthly bases, one can imagine the headache of registering each and every user per pc per lab. Unfortunately vlc media player doesn't support real audio streams. Can anyone provide me a link to an alternative player to play streaming real audio content? Thanks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jeff Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Ipods and MP3 players?
Hi Lauren: An Ipod is an Apple Branded MP3 player, the major difference prior to the discussion of accessibility is the ability to play the aac formated music on Itunes. AAC is the Apple proprietary format for Ipods, though they will play and or convert to mp3 format. With Rock Box, older Ipods can be made to speak and give onesome usage of talking menus. Mp3 players are varied in brand and features. Now if you're looking for accessibility, you can find a great number of folks getting Zen Stones from Creative as they are rather in expensive. For the ultimate in accessibility you can find used Bookports out there from APH, or the Victer Reader Stream from Humanware. Reviews of many players can be found on www.blindcooltech.com I am very pleased with my Victer Reader Stream. It plays multiple formats, it records quite well, all the features speak as they had blind users in mind for the usage. I forsee it having a long life, as one can purchase extra memory cards which seem to be increasing in capacity and decreasing in price. Hope this helps. Jef Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: TomTom and what A Blind per can do with it
Hi: I have a prediction. Those blind folks with a hankering to work with Window Eyes Scripting will ccrack through the price barrier, and make this solution a viable more cost effective option. Perhapse a moderately priced script package on top of TomTom and an inexpensive laptop for those who would need it. Hurray for open source accessibility... Jeff At 10:37 AM 4/11/2008, you wrote: Hello List! Recently, my wife purchased a TomTom GPS System from Wallmart in thinking I could somehow use it with my notebook computer. I have aToshiba notebook and HP Desktop, both running Vista; I have a home version of the TomTom GPS software. I don't expect to carry the device around with me and use it on the fly, but is there anyway I can access the program via the PC. The unit only has one button and a touch screen. Once you get your data in, you can have directions and stuff spoken to you in great voices. They say the software is strictly written in C/C++ and they even have a kit for customization of the Navigator software. I was just wondering how this product can be adapted to the blind for directions and using the various features of the unit (maps and location lookups, etc.). I know Trekker and other spcially adapted units are more adaptable to the blind, but their prices are way beyond my reach at this time. The TomTom cost $148.00 total and you get it all at once. Does anyone know of any special software that could run the TomTom and make it accessible via a PC keyboard. The unit has bluetooth technology available. What about a brialle keyboard or Stowaway keyboard being used with it to access the minues and stuff. right now, it is strictly touch screen accessible. You can, however, set up the unit and set some preferences through their home versin of the software, but as far as I can see, no blind friendly access is available. My wife has so much fun just finding stuff and having directions readand so forth and so on. I just want to be able to use the unit via my notebook or desktop and use the maps etc. James Robinson ios alatenr 1 Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.10/1366 - Release Date: 4/8/2008 5:03 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: TomTom and what A Blind per can do with it
Hi John: Nope, not captcha or images. Window Eyes can now speak to other apps that support comm automation. Simply, if your program is customizable, it is a good bet it will talk through this convention with other applications, and thus could be made more accessible to speak info for a blind person. Worth looking into if you're a programmer. Jeff At 07:22 PM 4/11/2008, you wrote: What does all that mean? Does this have to do with the image verifications on web sites? On 4/11/08, Jeffrey Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi: I have a prediction. Those blind folks with a hankering to work with Window Eyes Scripting will ccrack through the price barrier, and make this solution a viable more cost effective option. Perhapse a moderately priced script package on top of TomTom and an inexpensive laptop for those who would need it. Hurray for open source accessibility... Jeff At 10:37 AM 4/11/2008, you wrote: Hello List! Recently, my wife purchased a TomTom GPS System from Wallmart in thinking I could somehow use it with my notebook computer. I have aToshiba notebook and HP Desktop, both running Vista; I have a home version of the TomTom GPS software. I don't expect to carry the device around with me and use it on the fly, but is there anyway I can access the program via the PC. The unit only has one button and a touch screen. Once you get your data in, you can have directions and stuff spoken to you in great voices. They say the software is strictly written in C/C++ and they even have a kit for customization of the Navigator software. I was just wondering how this product can be adapted to the blind for directions and using the various features of the unit (maps and location lookups, etc.). I know Trekker and other spcially adapted units are more adaptable to the blind, but their prices are way beyond my reach at this time. The TomTom cost $148.00 total and you get it all at once. Does anyone know of any special software that could run the TomTom and make it accessible via a PC keyboard. The unit has bluetooth technology available. What about a brialle keyboard or Stowaway keyboard being used with it to access the minues and stuff. right now, it is strictly touch screen accessible. You can, however, set up the unit and set some preferences through their home versin of the software, but as far as I can see, no blind friendly access is available. My wife has so much fun just finding stuff and having directions readand so forth and so on. I just want to be able to use the unit via my notebook or desktop and use the maps etc. James Robinson ios alatenr 1 Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.10/1366 - Release Date: 4/8/2008 5:03 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.10/1366 - Release Date: 4/8/2008 5:03 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: TomTom and what A Blind per can do with it
I've heard some using www.CAPTCHA.com it does repetative ocr on the images. Jeff At 08:12 PM 4/11/2008, you wrote: Do you know any program that will aid in CAPTCHA images? They are so frustrating and there is not a thing I can do. On 4/11/08, Jeffrey Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi John: Nope, not captcha or images. Window Eyes can now speak to other apps that support comm automation. Simply, if your program is customizable, it is a good bet it will talk through this convention with other applications, and thus could be made more accessible to speak info for a blind person. Worth looking into if you're a programmer. Jeff At 07:22 PM 4/11/2008, you wrote: What does all that mean? Does this have to do with the image verifications on web sites? On 4/11/08, Jeffrey Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi: I have a prediction. Those blind folks with a hankering to work with Window Eyes Scripting will ccrack through the price barrier, and make this solution a viable more cost effective option. Perhapse a moderately priced script package on top of TomTom and an inexpensive laptop for those who would need it. Hurray for open source accessibility... Jeff At 10:37 AM 4/11/2008, you wrote: Hello List! Recently, my wife purchased a TomTom GPS System from Wallmart in thinking I could somehow use it with my notebook computer. I have aToshiba notebook and HP Desktop, both running Vista; I have a home version of the TomTom GPS software. I don't expect to carry the device around with me and use it on the fly, but is there anyway I can access the program via the PC. The unit only has one button and a touch screen. Once you get your data in, you can have directions and stuff spoken to you in great voices. They say the software is strictly written in C/C++ and they even have a kit for customization of the Navigator software. I was just wondering how this product can be adapted to the blind for directions and using the various features of the unit (maps and location lookups, etc.). I know Trekker and other spcially adapted units are more adaptable to the blind, but their prices are way beyond my reach at this time. The TomTom cost $148.00 total and you get it all at once. Does anyone know of any special software that could run the TomTom and make it accessible via a PC keyboard. The unit has bluetooth technology available. What about a brialle keyboard or Stowaway keyboard being used with it to access the minues and stuff. right now, it is strictly touch screen accessible. You can, however, set up the unit and set some preferences through their home versin of the software, but as far as I can see, no blind friendly access is available. My wife has so much fun just finding stuff and having directions readand so forth and so on. I just want to be able to use the unit via my notebook or desktop and use the maps etc. James Robinson ios alatenr 1 Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.10/1366 - Release Date: 4/8/2008 5:03 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.10/1366 - Release Date: 4/8/2008 5:03 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.10/1366 - Release Date: 4/8/2008 5:03 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: play a DD using VLC
Hi Lauren: When you play with vlc, use spacebar to play. I've mentioned before that dvd menus will vary. I put in Escape from New York used the space bar to play, then n key to jump past the intro screens and menus then pressed space bar to play the movie. DVD's are not as yet going to be smooth sailing. I can tell you though that I've never heard sighs of frustration from sighties that used this player. It's worked the best for me when it does work. Jeff At 10:51 AM 3/24/2008, you wrote: I am running the VLC now and put in my DVD. It's stuck on the preview theme and the enter key doesn't do anything. I tried the shift+f10 and when I heard chapter, I pressed the enter key to select it, but nothing changed. I am looking to play the whole movie or if I have to go chapter by chapter, I can't seem to do that either. I don't know what I'm doing incorrectly. Thanks. Sincerely, Lauren Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: TV with Accessible SAP
Sony is promoting the Bravia for just what you're looking for. Jeff At 10:45 PM 3/23/2008, you wrote: We are about to buy a new TV. Neither of us is technologically facile. I would like one that makes it easy for me to switch to SAP when I'm on my own. We live in the US. Any suggestions? Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: soundfore beeping during a track
Hi Dan: Some demos of plug ins will introduce a beep into the program until it is purchased. Have you installed any demo plug ins, or have you insttalled any evaluation software, or perhaps some software that may have lapsed to a pay now status? Be sure to check those plug ins, remember the old saying , that there is no such thing as a free lunch. Jeff At 01:34 PM 3/22/2008, you wrote: Hi All, I am using soundforge 8 with winxp pro and window-eyes. After making the canges to a track and adding affecrts, I hear a beeping during the playback. I thought it was a way of soundforge keeping track of where the affects were added when in forge. But I opened he same file in winamp and still hear the beep. It seems to be every ten or so seconds. Any idea what might be checked on that is allowing this to carry over into the saved file? Thanks in advance for any help and have a great Eaaster! Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7
Hi: I'll speculate that that is not the problem of the media player. The theme you are seeing is accompanied by a menu for sighties to click through to the different chapters etc... There is no standard formenus. I'm on a call right now, but I'll try to send you some info pertaining to the player itself At 08:18 AM 3/20/2008, you wrote: Hi Jeff, If i were to keep the VLC Media Player how do you get it to play the full movie? It would keep getting stuck on the theme preview to the movie, but would not move forward and I could not find anywhere how to play, stop, forward, rewind, etc. Thank you and also thank you for the suggestion regarding WMP. - Original Message - From: Jeffrey Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 11:00 PM Subject: Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Hi Lauren: Sorrymy suggestion caused you some trouble. After uninstalling VLC, if you want WMP or any other program to play the dvd windows needs to Associate a file with the program. In the control pannel go to folders, then file types. Arrow down to .VOB, that is the extension that DVD videos use, you'll probably see VLC as the current associon. You'll also see buttons to delete, or change details. That will let you reassociate to WMP when you sellect that as the associated program. Jeff 3/19/2008, you wrote: Hi Jeff, I tried that VLC media player and after installing it, I put in my DVD and the theme music started. i couldn't figure out however how to get the movie to start playing. In my regular DVD, I get to the play all feature, but I don't see anywhere in the help section or on the web how to get the movie to play all or play the whole movie. Please advise if you have any suggestions. What do you do to get a movie to play? The funny thing is that only once in my WMP did I get the DD to play, but after having installed and uninstalled VLC, it will not do anything anyymore. I don't know if VLC effected my WMP? Thank you. - Original Message - From: Jeffrey Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 8:39 PM Subject: Re: playing a DVD using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Hi Lauren: The problem is the media player requires files call codecs codec stads for code decoder, DVDs, and other files like mp3 and so forth use special decoders to play. If one wishes to play dvd's on Media Player you need to find or purchase the DVD codec. Fortunately there is a solution. If you visit videolan.org and download vlc media player, it is accessible and it plays just about all the files known to multimedia, including DVD. No charge, no extra downloading of codecs. This problem you have is not uncommon. It was a regular call to tech support where I work, until I installed vlc media player and directed folks toignore the Microsoft prompts to play with Windows Media player. Give it a try. Jeff At 08:16 PM 3/19/2008, you wrote: Actually, no, I jus tried. I put in the DVD into my drive and it asked me if I wanted to use WMP and I said yes. I waited for something to happen, but nothing happens. No sound at all. What's wrong with WMP11? I put in the same DVD into my regular DVD player and I could get it to play by pressing the play button twice. Please advise? - Original Message - From: Cornell Ligon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 10:42 AM Subject: RE: playing a DVD using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Lauren, were you able to get the DVD to play? You might also want to peruse around Windows media.com for more info... Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: playing a DVD using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:32:19 -0400 Thanks to everyone for your help. Happy Easter. - Original Message - From: Dan Thompson To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 6:52 PM Subject: Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 That is correct. The enter key doesn't always work. You are way not stupid lady. You actually sound quite brilliant. Have a great evening and Easter!! Hope something cool hops into your basket, smile. - Original Message - From: Lauren To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 10:22 AM Subject: Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Thank you for the tips. Sorry to sound so stupid, but am I right that in WMP11 and Jaws, I can
Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7
Hi: You're essentially correct. I have heard some dvd's not playing well, but this player is far better than WMP. If I come accross any other helpfull resources, I'll let you know. Jeff standard At 01:20 PM 3/20/2008, you wrote: Hi loren, I've been playing with the VLC media player a little bit and from what I've seen while the focus is in the VLC window you can hit the enter key which will move the focus to the beginning of the movie. If this doesn't do it you can press shift-f10 and arrow down to the chapters sub-menu and select the particular chapter you want to play. Hope this helps. Jeff, if there's anything I'm missing any suggestions you have would be great since you know this thing better than both of us. I'm trying to help one of my friends whose not on this list with the same issue. Thanks a lot for suggesting this player I've been testing it out for the last few days and so far it's working great for me. Tony - Original Message - From: Jeffrey Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 8:45 AM Subject: Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Hi Lauren: Please visit this link for the tutorials on VLC. http://www.videolan.org/doc/play-howto/en/ch03.html If you wish to have WMP, you might try visiting Microsoft.com/downloads anddownload and install it again. Upon install it will ceize control of the file associations. Jeff At 08:18 AM 3/20/2008, you wrote: Hi Jeff, If i were to keep the VLC Media Player how do you get it to play the full movie? It would keep getting stuck on the theme preview to the movie, but would not move forward and I could not find anywhere how to play, stop, forward, rewind, etc. Thank you and also thank you for the suggestion regarding WMP. - Original Message - From: Jeffrey Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 11:00 PM Subject: Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Hi Lauren: Sorrymy suggestion caused you some trouble. After uninstalling VLC, if you want WMP or any other program to play the dvd windows needs to Associate a file with the program. In the control pannel go to folders, then file types. Arrow down to .VOB, that is the extension that DVD videos use, you'll probably see VLC as the current associon. You'll also see buttons to delete, or change details. That will let you reassociate to WMP when you sellect that as the associated program. Jeff 3/19/2008, you wrote: Hi Jeff, I tried that VLC media player and after installing it, I put in my DVD and the theme music started. i couldn't figure out however how to get the movie to start playing. In my regular DVD, I get to the play all feature, but I don't see anywhere in the help section or on the web how to get the movie to play all or play the whole movie. Please advise if you have any suggestions. What do you do to get a movie to play? The funny thing is that only once in my WMP did I get the DD to play, but after having installed and uninstalled VLC, it will not do anything anyymore. I don't know if VLC effected my WMP? Thank you. - Original Message - From: Jeffrey Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 8:39 PM Subject: Re: playing a DVD using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Hi Lauren: The problem is the media player requires files call codecs codec stads for code decoder, DVDs, and other files like mp3 and so forth use special decoders to play. If one wishes to play dvd's on Media Player you need to find or purchase the DVD codec. Fortunately there is a solution. If you visit videolan.org and download vlc media player, it is accessible and it plays just about all the files known to multimedia, including DVD. No charge, no extra downloading of codecs. This problem you have is not uncommon. It was a regular call to tech support where I work, until I installed vlc media player and directed folks toignore the Microsoft prompts to play with Windows Media player. Give it a try. Jeff At 08:16 PM 3/19/2008, you wrote: Actually, no, I jus tried. I put in the DVD into my drive and it asked me if I wanted to use WMP and I said yes. I waited for something to happen, but nothing happens. No sound at all. What's wrong with WMP11? I put in the same DVD into my regular DVD player and I could get it to play by pressing the play button twice. Please advise? - Original Message - From: Cornell Ligon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent
Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7
Hi Listers Lauren and Nick: I knew I saved this link for a reason. My appologies, todays been rather busy for me. Here's a link for a short cut key listing for VLC. Remember Jaws and some other Screen readers may have conflicts withsome of the keys so either use the pass through or by pass option of your reader if you have some issue. http://www.keyxl.com/aaa4cff/235/VLC-keyboard-shortcuts.htm Jef At 01:20 PM 3/20/2008, you wrote: Hi loren, I've been playing with the VLC media player a little bit and from what I've seen while the focus is in the VLC window you can hit the enter key which will move the focus to the beginning of the movie. If this doesn't do it you can press shift-f10 and arrow down to the chapters sub-menu and select the particular chapter you want to play. Hope this helps. Jeff, if there's anything I'm missing any suggestions you have would be great since you know this thing better than both of us. I'm trying to help one of my friends whose not on this list with the same issue. Thanks a lot for suggesting this player I've been testing it out for the last few days and so far it's working great for me. Tony - Original Message - From: Jeffrey Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 8:45 AM Subject: Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Hi Lauren: Please visit this link for the tutorials on VLC. http://www.videolan.org/doc/play-howto/en/ch03.html If you wish to have WMP, you might try visiting Microsoft.com/downloads anddownload and install it again. Upon install it will ceize control of the file associations. Jeff At 08:18 AM 3/20/2008, you wrote: Hi Jeff, If i were to keep the VLC Media Player how do you get it to play the full movie? It would keep getting stuck on the theme preview to the movie, but would not move forward and I could not find anywhere how to play, stop, forward, rewind, etc. Thank you and also thank you for the suggestion regarding WMP. - Original Message - From: Jeffrey Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 11:00 PM Subject: Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Hi Lauren: Sorrymy suggestion caused you some trouble. After uninstalling VLC, if you want WMP or any other program to play the dvd windows needs to Associate a file with the program. In the control pannel go to folders, then file types. Arrow down to .VOB, that is the extension that DVD videos use, you'll probably see VLC as the current associon. You'll also see buttons to delete, or change details. That will let you reassociate to WMP when you sellect that as the associated program. Jeff 3/19/2008, you wrote: Hi Jeff, I tried that VLC media player and after installing it, I put in my DVD and the theme music started. i couldn't figure out however how to get the movie to start playing. In my regular DVD, I get to the play all feature, but I don't see anywhere in the help section or on the web how to get the movie to play all or play the whole movie. Please advise if you have any suggestions. What do you do to get a movie to play? The funny thing is that only once in my WMP did I get the DD to play, but after having installed and uninstalled VLC, it will not do anything anyymore. I don't know if VLC effected my WMP? Thank you. - Original Message - From: Jeffrey Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 8:39 PM Subject: Re: playing a DVD using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Hi Lauren: The problem is the media player requires files call codecs codec stads for code decoder, DVDs, and other files like mp3 and so forth use special decoders to play. If one wishes to play dvd's on Media Player you need to find or purchase the DVD codec. Fortunately there is a solution. If you visit videolan.org and download vlc media player, it is accessible and it plays just about all the files known to multimedia, including DVD. No charge, no extra downloading of codecs. This problem you have is not uncommon. It was a regular call to tech support where I work, until I installed vlc media player and directed folks toignore the Microsoft prompts to play with Windows Media player. Give it a try. Jeff At 08:16 PM 3/19/2008, you wrote: Actually, no, I jus tried. I put in the DVD into my drive and it asked me if I wanted to use WMP and I said yes. I waited for something to happen, but nothing happens. No sound at all. What's wrong with WMP11? I put in the same DVD into my regular DVD player and I could
Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7
Hi Lauren: The problem is the media player requires files call codecs codec stads for code decoder, dvds, and other files like mp3 and so forth use special decoders to play. If one wishes to play dvd's on Media Player you need to find or purchase the dvd codec. Fortunately there is a solution. If you visit videolan.org and download vlc media player, it is accessible and it plays just about all the files known to multimedia, including dvd. No charge, no extra downloading of codecs. This problem you have is not uncommon. It was a regular call to tech support where I work, until I installed vlc media player and directed folks toignore the Microsoft prompts to play with Windows Media player. Give it a try. Jeff At 08:16 PM 3/19/2008, you wrote: Actually, no, i jus tried. I put in the DVD into my drive and it asked me if I wanted to use WMP and I said yes. I waited for something to happen, but nothing happens. No sound at all. What's wrong with WMP11? I put in the same DVD into my regular DVD player and I could get it to play by pressing the play button twice. Please advise? - Original Message - From: Cornell Ligon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 10:42 AM Subject: RE: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Lauren, were you able to get the DVD to play? You might also want to peruse around Windows media.com for more info... Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:32:19 -0400 Thanks to everyone for your help. Happy Easter. - Original Message - From: Dan Thompson To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 6:52 PM Subject: Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 That is correct. The enter key doesn't always work. You are way not stupid lady. You actually sound quite brilliant. Have a great evening and Easter!! Hope something cool hops into your basket, smile. - Original Message - From: Lauren To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 10:22 AM Subject: Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Thank you for the tips. Sorry to sound so stupid, but am I right that in WMP11 and Jaws, I can press control + s to stop the initial play and then control + p to play all. I tried the enter key and it did not do anything. Thank you. - Original Message - From: Cornell Ligon To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 10:45 AM Subject: RE: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 control S to stop. as noted, in a number of movies, simply presssing enter will start the commercials before the movie... in some cases, you can FF through the commercials skipping to movie content... you will not be able to skip pass the usual copy warnings and such though... Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:31:15 -0400 Hi, Whihc controls do you press to stop the initial play before pressing control + p to play the movie? I did just upgrade my program to WMP11. Please advise. Thank you. - Original Message - From: Cornell Ligon To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 2:02 PM Subject: RE: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Hi, I can't tell you anything about the list, but I often use WMP 11 to play DVD movies. In most cases, it's a matter of hitting cntrl S to stop the initial play, followed by cntrl P to start the commercials before the movie. In many other cases, merely hitting enter will start the movie. Your friend may be experiencing the screen that asks you to select which version of the movie you'd like to watch, such as theatrical, behind the scenes, final edit etc. It largely depends on how the movie studio set up the DVD and of course, a number of features may not be accessed via screenreaders. Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:53:37 -0500 I have a friend who has Jaws 7 and use Windows Media Player 10. They are trying to play a DVD. can The play list can be reached by using control alt and l. How can one get the DVD to start the first chapter by using Jaws? I am not good with playing dvd's with out using power dvd. Please help! Sincerely, Dan Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and
Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7
Hi Lauren: Sorrymy suggestion caused you some trouble. After uninstalling VLC, if you want WMP or any other program to play the dvd windows needs to Associate a file with the program. In the control pannel go to folders, then file types. Arrow down to .VOB, that is the extension that DVD videos use, you'll probably see VLC as the current associon. You'll also see buttons to delete, or change details. That will let you reassociate to WMP when you sellect that as the associated program. Jeff 3/19/2008, you wrote: Hi Jeff, I tried that VLC media player and after installing it, I put in my DVD and the theme music started. i couldn't figure out however how to get the movie to start playing. In my regular DVD, I get to the play all feature, but I don't see anywhere in the help section or on the web how to get the movie to play all or play the whole movie. Please advise if you have any suggestions. What do you do to get a movie to play? The funny thing is that only once in my WMP did I get the DD to play, but after having installed and uninstalled VLC, it will not do anything anyymore. I don't know if VLC effected my WMP? Thank you. - Original Message - From: Jeffrey Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 8:39 PM Subject: Re: playing a DVD using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Hi Lauren: The problem is the media player requires files call codecs codec stads for code decoder, DVDs, and other files like mp3 and so forth use special decoders to play. If one wishes to play dvd's on Media Player you need to find or purchase the DVD codec. Fortunately there is a solution. If you visit videolan.org and download vlc media player, it is accessible and it plays just about all the files known to multimedia, including DVD. No charge, no extra downloading of codecs. This problem you have is not uncommon. It was a regular call to tech support where I work, until I installed vlc media player and directed folks toignore the Microsoft prompts to play with Windows Media player. Give it a try. Jeff At 08:16 PM 3/19/2008, you wrote: Actually, no, I jus tried. I put in the DVD into my drive and it asked me if I wanted to use WMP and I said yes. I waited for something to happen, but nothing happens. No sound at all. What's wrong with WMP11? I put in the same DVD into my regular DVD player and I could get it to play by pressing the play button twice. Please advise? - Original Message - From: Cornell Ligon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 10:42 AM Subject: RE: playing a DVD using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Lauren, were you able to get the DVD to play? You might also want to peruse around Windows media.com for more info... Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: playing a DVD using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:32:19 -0400 Thanks to everyone for your help. Happy Easter. - Original Message - From: Dan Thompson To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 6:52 PM Subject: Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 That is correct. The enter key doesn't always work. You are way not stupid lady. You actually sound quite brilliant. Have a great evening and Easter!! Hope something cool hops into your basket, smile. - Original Message - From: Lauren To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 10:22 AM Subject: Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Thank you for the tips. Sorry to sound so stupid, but am I right that in WMP11 and Jaws, I can press control + s to stop the initial play and then control + p to play all. I tried the enter key and it did not do anything. Thank you. - Original Message - From: Cornell Ligon To: PC Audio Discussion List Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 10:45 AM Subject: RE: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 control S to stop. as noted, in a number of movies, simply presssing enter will start the commercials before the movie... in some cases, you can FF through the commercials skipping to movie content... you will not be able to skip pass the usual copy warnings and such though... Best Regards, Cornell From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Subject: Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7 Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:31:15 -0400 Hi, Whihc controls do you press to stop the initial play before pressing control + p to play the movie? I did just upgrade my program to WMP11. Please advise. Thank you
Re: playing a dvd using windows media 10 with jfw 7
They'd have much better luck with VLC Media player. It's free, at videolan.org VLC has all the codeks to play dvd and it is Jaws friendly to boot. Jeff At 09:53 PM 3/15/2008, you wrote: I have a friend who has Jaws 7 and use Windows Media Player 10. They are trying to play a DVD. can The play list can be reached by using control alt and l. How can one get the DVD to start the first chapter by using Jaws? I am not good with playing dvd's with out using power dvd. Please help! Sincerely, Dan Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.518 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1324 - Release Date: 3/10/2008 7:27 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: USB soundcard
Hello Vy: The device manager is easy to get to. Hold down the following keys together and then release them. Control+ windows-pause. That key is directly above your page up key. You can also go to the system control icon in the control pannel. Next press control+Tab twice to bring you to the hardware pannel. After this, press tab key once to the Device Manager button. There you go. Jeff At 08:15 PM 3/4/2008, you wrote: Could you tell me where the device manager is located? Cause I tried to check in the ControlPanel, and could not find it. Thanks! - Original Message - From: Brent Harding [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 8:03 PM Subject: Re: USB soundcard There should be an option in device manager for the device. On my headset it's called do not map through this device, and checking that makes it never become default unless you tell it to. It's a little buried in there under USB audio device, properties, and USB audio device again for some reason. - Original Message - From: G. McFarlane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC-Audio Pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 6:43 AM Subject: USB soundcard Hi I recently bought a USB sound input and output device in order to take the output of a mixer directly into the computer digitising it at the same time. I found that it took over my computer and I could not hear jaws, etc. Even after going into Sounds and audio in the control panel and trying to set it up as normal I still couldn't find it reliable. Could someone recommend a good USB soundcard which has inputs, outputs and if possible SP/Dif and optical sockets? Regards. Gordon McFarlane Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.4/1309 - Release Date: 3/3/2008 6:50 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MP3 wearing out?
Hi Morey: My pleasure. Either way, please let me know the results. Jeff At 05:49 PM 3/2/2008, you wrote: Hi Jeffrey, Thank you for a very consise reply. Will try to do as you recommended. Thanks very much, Morey Worthington Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.2/1305 - Release Date: 2/29/2008 6:32 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MP3 wearing out?
Hi: More than likely, your pc has a performance issue. When a hard drive gets used, many files are moved about the drive to make free space available for writing. Unchecked the drive like a dirty appartment will get cluttered. The remote controle, the drinking glasses, will likely take longer to find or use if they are not in there respective places, so too with hard disks and needed files the desired information will take longer to locate, read and execute. With music residing accross large files, clicks, pauses etc... may often manifest during playback. Data corruption can sometimes creep into your files as well. To keep your drive performing properly, remove old and unwanted files with Disk Cleanup , to put all the data in one easy place, and free writing areas all together, you should use disk defragmenter, a utility also available. Both clean and defrag are located under accessories/system tools and should be run at least once a month forresults. Copying a fragmented mp3 or wav file to a portable player I have found will cause a crackling or jerky playback as well. Jeff At 03:20 PM 3/2/2008, you wrote: Hello all, I have had a group of MP3 and wav files on this computer for many years, and I do play them regularly. Can a on-board MP3 or wav, or whatever file type, wear out? All of a sudden there is crackling and much distortion. Can this happen? Thanks, Morey PS...Yes, they were of good quality earlier. Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.2/1305 - Release Date: 2/29/2008 6:32 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: creating podcast tutorial and listserve creation question
Hi Dan: Here's a few links to resources that will get you going. For a free sound editer for recording your casts, and the Juse Software. Visit www.sourceforge.net and search there to get the info and download links. If you want some good primers on podcasting, you can find help at www.podcast411.com I have a friend who hosts many lists includingmy own, his web pages for support are accessible, and he's very helpful. you can email Brian at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any additional questions you can write to me off list. [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 07:03 PM 2/23/2008, you wrote: Hi All, I am looking for a good tutorial that is very detailed as to how to setup for creating podcast, creating a podcast and the programs needed. I think a lady first name Anna, last name I can't remember has written such a book. Also if in the same information where I can get the program Juice or the best program for creating/acccessing podcast. I want to put together a series of tutorials on various software for students at our school and to be placed on our webpage. Earlier this month I asked how to create a listserve for our Alumni. I did get a contact from Bill and wrote to this person with no response yet. But I do genuinely am thankful for that contact and maybe this person will yet write back. I have managed to create a group on Yahoo called isvi_alumni but can not for the life of me figure how to add new members and have a subscriptioon email sent out. I would be glad to pay someone for information or time on a phone for tech help.. I have written Yahoo a few times but they just keep wanting to sign me up for another account and don't quite get my question. Even though I have very clearly asked How do I add members to my existing account. Sorry for the longer than usual email and I am sorry for not posting enough information others can use here. I will start putting up more solutions in the future. But I hope someone can help. If someone would email me off list I will give them my home and cell phone numbers or whatever they wish. Thanks so much for this listserv being availlable for us who have so many question. I genuinely mean that and tsend a personal thanks to the list owner. Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.9/1292 - Release Date: 2/21/2008 4:09 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: creating podcast tutorial and listserve creation question
Hi Dan: Sure thing. When you get Juice going, let me know, I can send you other feeds and links as well if you need them. JeffAt 08:24 PM 2/23/2008, you wrote: TI can't thank you enough for responding so quickly. I will check out these sources out this evening. - Original Message - From: Jeffrey Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 6:49 PM Subject: Re: creating podcast tutorial and listserve creation question Hi Dan: Here's a few links to resources that will get you going. For a free sound editer for recording your casts, and the Juse Software. Visit www.sourceforge.net and search there to get the info and download links. If you want some good primers on podcasting, you can find help at www.podcast411.com I have a friend who hosts many lists includingmy own, his web pages for support are accessible, and he's very helpful. you can email Brian at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any additional questions you can write to me off list. [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 07:03 PM 2/23/2008, you wrote: Hi All, I am looking for a good tutorial that is very detailed as to how to setup for creating podcast, creating a podcast and the programs needed. I think a lady first name Anna, last name I can't remember has written such a book. Also if in the same information where I can get the program Juice or the best program for creating/acccessing podcast. I want to put together a series of tutorials on various software for students at our school and to be placed on our webpage. Earlier this month I asked how to create a listserve for our Alumni. I did get a contact from Bill and wrote to this person with no response yet. But I do genuinely am thankful for that contact and maybe this person will yet write back. I have managed to create a group on Yahoo called isvi_alumni but can not for the life of me figure how to add new members and have a subscriptioon email sent out. I would be glad to pay someone for information or time on a phone for tech help.. I have written Yahoo a few times but they just keep wanting to sign me up for another account and don't quite get my question. Even though I have very clearly asked How do I add members to my existing account. Sorry for the longer than usual email and I am sorry for not posting enough information others can use here. I will start putting up more solutions in the future. But I hope someone can help. If someone would email me off list I will give them my home and cell phone numbers or whatever they wish. Thanks so much for this listserv being availlable for us who have so many question. I genuinely mean that and tsend a personal thanks to the list owner. Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.9/1292 - Release Date: 2/21/2008 4:09 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.9/1292 - Release Date: 2/21/2008 4:09 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: creating podcast tutorial and listserve creation question
Hi Dan: Darn it. I forgot to give you the name of the editer. It's called Audacity. You could also look into Gold Wave. A small investment of under $50 and blindcooltech.com has a few tutorials on that one. good luck. At 08:45 PM 2/23/2008, you wrote: Hi Dan, I don't know of a free sound editor, but as far as getting your podcasts in to an mp3 format, I use a program called razorlame which is free and I can email you that off list. You'll need a place to put the finished files after you've recorded them maybe your school district has space on their server? Also getting the feed in to juice, you can creat a feed really easily for free at: http://www.thepodzone.com good luck. Denny - Original Message - From: Dan Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 5:03 PM Subject: creating podcast tutorial and listserve creation question Hi All, I am looking for a good tutorial that is very detailed as to how to setup for creating podcast, creating a podcast and the programs needed. I think a lady first name Anna, last name I can't remember has written such a book. Also if in the same information where I can get the program Juice or the best program for creating/acccessing podcast. I want to put together a series of tutorials on various software for students at our school and to be placed on our webpage. Earlier this month I asked how to create a listserve for our Alumni. I did get a contact from Bill and wrote to this person with no response yet. But I do genuinely am thankful for that contact and maybe this person will yet write back. I have managed to create a group on Yahoo called isvi_alumni but can not for the life of me figure how to add new members and have a subscriptioon email sent out. I would be glad to pay someone for information or time on a phone for tech help.. I have written Yahoo a few times but they just keep wanting to sign me up for another account and don't quite get my question. Even though I have very clearly asked How do I add members to my existing account. Sorry for the longer than usual email and I am sorry for not posting enough information others can use here. I will start putting up more solutions in the future. But I hope someone can help. If someone would email me off list I will give them my home and cell phone numbers or whatever they wish. Thanks so much for this listserv being availlable for us who have so many question. I genuinely mean that and tsend a personal thanks to the list owner. Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.9/1292 - Release Date: 2/21/2008 4:09 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: creating podcast tutorial and listserve creation question
Hi Dan: Basically anything that facilitates recording and editing is good. If you got those, you'll want to produce your recording and then prepare it for upload. The preparation of an audio for podcast should follow these principals. 1. File format is optimized for fastest download with the best audio. This would mean usingcompression and or normalization in your recordings but this is not truly necessary unless you want to sound great. It will also mean mp3 bit rates less than 96 . At 10:26 PM 2/23/2008, you wrote: Hi Jeff, I have adobe audition, sornar4 and soundforge, will either of these work? - Original Message - From: Jeffrey Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 8:10 PM Subject: Re: creating podcast tutorial and listserve creation question Hi Dan: Darn it. I forgot to give you the name of the editer. It's called Audacity. You could also look into Gold Wave. A small investment of under $50 and blindcooltech.com has a few tutorials on that one. good luck. At 08:45 PM 2/23/2008, you wrote: Hi Dan, I don't know of a free sound editor, but as far as getting your podcasts in to an mp3 format, I use a program called razorlame which is free and I can email you that off list. You'll need a place to put the finished files after you've recorded them maybe your school district has space on their server? Also getting the feed in to juice, you can creat a feed really easily for free at: http://www.thepodzone.com good luck. Denny - Original Message - From: Dan Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PC audio discussion list. pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 5:03 PM Subject: creating podcast tutorial and listserve creation question Hi All, I am looking for a good tutorial that is very detailed as to how to setup for creating podcast, creating a podcast and the programs needed. I think a lady first name Anna, last name I can't remember has written such a book. Also if in the same information where I can get the program Juice or the best program for creating/acccessing podcast. I want to put together a series of tutorials on various software for students at our school and to be placed on our webpage. Earlier this month I asked how to create a listserve for our Alumni. I did get a contact from Bill and wrote to this person with no response yet. But I do genuinely am thankful for that contact and maybe this person will yet write back. I have managed to create a group on Yahoo called isvi_alumni but can not for the life of me figure how to add new members and have a subscriptioon email sent out. I would be glad to pay someone for information or time on a phone for tech help.. I have written Yahoo a few times but they just keep wanting to sign me up for another account and don't quite get my question. Even though I have very clearly asked How do I add members to my existing account. Sorry for the longer than usual email and I am sorry for not posting enough information others can use here. I will start putting up more solutions in the future. But I hope someone can help. If someone would email me off list I will give them my home and cell phone numbers or whatever they wish. Thanks so much for this listserv being availlable for us who have so many question. I genuinely mean that and tsend a personal thanks to the list owner. Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.9/1292 - Release Date: 2/21/2008 4:09 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.9/1292 - Release Date: 2/21/2008 4:09 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: audioobooks.com
I believe one can purchase Daisy audio from Audiobookstand.com I don't know if they are D.R.M enabled though. You should considersigning up and purchasing the RFBD key, or perhaps using Bookshare.org's text daisy if you want to show daisy of some kind. At 03:49 PM 2/15/2008, you wrote: Hi All, I have been trying to sign up for audiobooks.com on Friday February 15. However, each link I accessed when reaching audiobooks.com said unfortunately the lin has expired.) I also could not find a contact us link where one could join. I want to use an audiobook on a victoor stream reader for a training I am doing in March and hoped to be well versed in downloading/accessing the book on the Victor Stream before then. Any help wouuld be very appreciated. Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.5/1279 - Release Date: 2/14/2008 6:35 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Daisy books onto mp3 players
Hi Jason: In order to play Daisy books from RFBD, you'll need to have an approved player. Currently they are supporting Humanware's Victor reader Stream, and other Victor Reader players. This is due to publishers ristrictions due to Copywright law. What happens is that through a technology called Digital Rights management, D.R.M. for short, your player gets stamped with a key, this is done currently by purchasing a software package from RFBD for $20. Only players with the D.R.M. key stamped on them will allow the Daisy files to play. D.R.M. is also used in Books from N.L.S. and Audible.com. You can find the controversial explanations of D.R.M. for music and other Copywright texts and matterials on the Ellectronic Frontier Foundation's web site at: www.eff.org. I think one day, RFBD may support other players, but for now Humanware has the dominating market. I also recall that you can ship your Plextalk Players to RFBD to get the key installed as well. Hope this helps. Jeff At 08:29 AM 2/14/2008, you wrote: Hi all, I have a few daisy books from RFB D. Does anyone know how to get these books onto an MP3 player? I would much rather carry my player around than the cd player. Or is there a utility to convert daisy books to regular mp3 files that are in some logical sequential order? Thanks, Jason No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.4/1276 - Release Date: 2/13/2008 9:41 AM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.4/1277 - Release Date: 2/13/2008 8:00 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: static over my mixer
Hi listers: I have a great deal of deja vu and ear ringing, so I guess its time to chime in. I had a very similar issue last year and I've discovered several fixes and one thing left which may also prove valueable as well. I would have the same hum, hiss and hard drive noises as described. I found that after purchasing a Furmen unit for line and power conditioning this helped a little, but the issues were still there. Line conditioning and ground protection is good, but it didn't due the tric so the problem was not in the outlets. I then tried the Ebtech line of products and new cables this proved to isolate the issuethe hum eliminator and ebtech 8 are two items one pluges into an outlet and the other is for lines. The line filter in the ebtech 8 product nocked out the hard drive and hum noises and the his. I have a set up that still leaves some lines with the noise, leading me to believe the problem lies in the computer. Further more it may most likely be the powersupply or the motherboard and from list posts I would guess the cables should be upgraded in the pc. So I must save up once again for high quality products should I want a quiet solution all around. I would highly reccomend the ebtech eb8 at Sweetwater.com and other fine retailers. That filter by far is quite affordable and worked right out out of the box, not much luck with the hum eliminator outlet filter but I guess that works for some instances. Good luck. At 05:43 PM 1/20/2008, you wrote: Ok, I got rid of the hum by changing the settings on the mixer, but now I still have a little bit of a sound like the hard drive is causing some little noise, but again if I unplug the computer it goes away. This only happens when the mike is being used on the mixer and hmm it has a different type of a plug, a round plug about a couple inches or so with about 5 plugs around the top half inside like an oversized old keyboard connecter. There is also room or a place to use a 8th inch mike but the only mike I have it junk and very old. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DJ DOCTOR P Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 5:29 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: static over my mixer Hello Jim, That sounds pretty much like a ground loop problem. The problem with 2 prong and 3 prong power cords is, the 2 prong power cords are grounded with a 1 watt 100 kohm resister to the chassis. All depending on the company that made the unit, this resister is either grounded to the positive or negative wire of the power cord. In a unit that uses a 3 prong cord like your computer, you have a dedicated ground pole. But for some unknown reason, the companies that makes the power supplies for all desk top computers, always uses a 1 watt 100 kohm resister to ground the power cord to the frame of the ten box that the power supplies happens to be in. Sometimes, this causes all kinds of problems. In an audio chane, this kind of a ground loop causes a humming noise. and sometimes, this kind of ground loop can and does causes an electric shock. This will cost you some money, I don't know how much, but have an electrician check all of your outlets to see how they are hooked up. Because if they are hooked up the wrong way, that's where some of the problem is coming from. That 1 watt 100 kohm resister that I spoke of, your equipment can and will work without it. But I wouldn't suggest removing it unless you really know what you're doing. Another thing that you may want to take a look at are your audio cables. A lot of the times, the audio cables that comes with most off the shelf hi-phi tape decks and CD players/changers, are no good. I always replace those with higher quality audio cables just to make sure that I'm getting the best sound that the components can deliver. But that's just me. But however, try changing out the audio cables first. If that doesn't work, then try changing out the power cord on your computer. If all else fails, check with an electrician or get a new mixer. I hope all of these tips helps you a whole bunch. My best regards. John. - Original Message - From: Jim Ruby [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'PC Audio Discussion List' pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 2:22 AM Subject: RE: static over my mixer I can hear some white noise, but I hear little sounds I can send you a sample if you wish and when I unplug the power cord from the laptop the sound goes away, so wonder if there is any way I can shield it or get rid of it. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DJ DOCTOR P Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 7:48 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: static over my mixer High Jim, Can you describe to me what it sounds like? Is it white noise or some other kind of noise? John. - Original
Re: Accessible hard disk partitioning software
Hi Listers. I too am interested in what is accessible in partitioning software that is accessible. Also, if any Partition Magic users are out there, I've got a technical question to ask off list, regarding my impending raid hard drive failure, so please let me know. Jeff At 11:16 AM 11/19/2007, you wrote: Hi, I'm looking for an accessible hard disk partitioning software. Does anyone have any suggestions? I've used Partition Magic up to now, but for some reason it stopped working, so I'd have to get another software that is as accessible as Partition Magic was. Jani Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.30/1125 - Release Date: 11/11/2007 9:50 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Victor Reader Stream is Now AudibleReady
Hi: Here are my comments on the stream. I'd love to have a company like Humanware or others market a product which is actually finished, but after the latest firmware was released, I must say it was worth the wait. I just read 2 books on audible this weekend. The compression where one can speed up a book without listening to chipmonks is fantastic. This type of listening takes some getting used to, but it is the best I've heard to date. The tone and other adjustments are a personal taste and itseems there was improvements here to. I've been also impressed on the navigational improvements. One should take note that sdhc cards might need a reformat to work after the upgrade, as mine was not recognized for playing files after the update. I reformatted the card and all is well. Jeff At 05:18 PM 11/18/2007, you wrote: Hi, just a few comments about the Victor stream. 1. With the last firmware update the VR can now play audible files, including type 4 or whatever they're called. Obviously the player has to be registered with the Audible software. 2. Supports MP3, DAISY, including the American variant of course, and .ogg files. Virtually certain it'l play .wav files too. 3. Good through an external powered speaker. 4. Internal speaker not good for book listening and probably not meant for that either. 5. You can record memo notes with the Stream's built-in mic, or plug an external mic in. Sensitivity of this mic is very good. Does record to an odd sort of file compression type though and not sure that it's easy, yet, to play these on a PC. 6. Internal speaker is good for listening to memo recordings. 7. Good support for text and HTML files too; read by sythetic speech which to my ear is good. Maybe support for MS Word files too, but not sure on that. Navigation of text much improved with character, word, line sentence and paragraph. 8. Only real downside is USB 1.1. This means if transfering files via a UsB cable transfer is SLOW! You can use an external card writer though to place files on the SD cards it takes. 9. Battery life good at around fifteen hours, and charges up quite quickly. (Some have had problems with batteries, but think this is solved now.) In short, for the money, it has to be a good deal, well in terms of the cost of access tech devices anyway. Overall quality of playback is good, though critical music listeners might feel there's something lacking quality-wise. HTH. From Ray I can be contacted off-list at: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- Bradford Trainham Does anyone have an opinion of this machine you'd care to share? It looks/sounds like exactly what I want, but I haven't reviewed many of the contending/similar products that are designed to give us on-the-go access to digitally-done books. Brad Trainham -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Pattison Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2007 5:51 AM To: 'GUI Talk'; Access-L; 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: FWd: Victor Reader Stream is Now AudibleReady From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] VICTOR READER STREAM DAISY, MP3 AND NISO PLAYER IS NOW AUDIBLE READY Portable MP3 Player Specifically Designed for the Blind and Visually Impaired now Compatible with Audible.com Longueuil(Canada), November 15, 2007 Victor Reader Stream, the pocket-sized portable MP3 player designed for blind and low-vision people now has the capability to play the popular Audible.com books. In addition to the variety of audio formats (MP3, DAISY, and NISO books and music) supported by Victor Reader Stream, the Audible format will provide a huge additional choice of content to the users. Audible is the leading provider of spoken audio on the internet, providing over 140,000 hours of digital audio editions of books, newspapers and magazines. The Stream has extensive navigation features for moving through audio books and text files, including functions that allow you to move to the next chapter, section or page, or to set bookmarks. For Audible books, the user will be able to navigate from one Audible heading to the next, move by increments of one-, five-, or ten-minute time jumps, and move with an accelerated fast forward feature that announces the amount of time lapsed. Blind and low-vision people who listen to talking books on a regular basis often prefer to speed up the playback. For all audio book formats that Stream plays, including Audible, variable speed control with digital pitch correction allows the reader to accurately listen at higher than normal playback speed. The player is completely accessible by blind and low-vision users. All keys and messages are provided through audio feedback. The player has a built-in User Guide and a Key Describer mode to remind the user of keypad functions. It comes with integrated text-to-speech voice, allowing it to play text-only files and announce the track names of music
RE: Victor Reader Stream is Now AudibleReady
Hi: Sdhc cards are re-writeable, as per their shelf life I do not know how long that would be. I guess that depends on how often they are repeatively written upon. I have an 8 gig card, and I've yet to have fully filled it up to where I needed and had no room to use the memory.Perhaps I'll max out at a 16 gig card for sake of selfish greede, oopz I mean convenience. Remember these players will also store and play back og vorbus files allowing formaximal storage and sound quality. Jeff At 06:28 PM 11/18/2007, you wrote: Are the storage cards that work with these devices once-writable, or can you treat them (as the advertisement says) like a Windows drive and add/change/delete to your perverse heart's content? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Dunn Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2007 4:44 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: RE: Victor Reader Stream is Now AudibleReady Hi: Here are my comments on the stream. I'd love to have a company like Humanware or others market a product which is actually finished, but after the latest firmware was released, I must say it was worth the wait. I just read 2 books on audible this weekend. The compression where one can speed up a book without listening to chipmonks is fantastic. This type of listening takes some getting used to, but it is the best I've heard to date. The tone and other adjustments are a personal taste and itseems there was improvements here to. I've been also impressed on the navigational improvements. One should take note that sdhc cards might need a reformat to work after the upgrade, as mine was not recognized for playing files after the update. I reformatted the card and all is well. Jeff At 05:18 PM 11/18/2007, you wrote: Hi, just a few comments about the Victor stream. 1. With the last firmware update the VR can now play audible files, including type 4 or whatever they're called. Obviously the player has to be registered with the Audible software. 2. Supports MP3, DAISY, including the American variant of course, and .ogg files. Virtually certain it'l play .wav files too. 3. Good through an external powered speaker. 4. Internal speaker not good for book listening and probably not meant for that either. 5. You can record memo notes with the Stream's built-in mic, or plug an external mic in. Sensitivity of this mic is very good. Does record to an odd sort of file compression type though and not sure that it's easy, yet, to play these on a PC. 6. Internal speaker is good for listening to memo recordings. 7. Good support for text and HTML files too; read by sythetic speech which to my ear is good. Maybe support for MS Word files too, but not sure on that. Navigation of text much improved with character, word, line sentence and paragraph. 8. Only real downside is USB 1.1. This means if transfering files via a UsB cable transfer is SLOW! You can use an external card writer though to place files on the SD cards it takes. 9. Battery life good at around fifteen hours, and charges up quite quickly. (Some have had problems with batteries, but think this is solved now.) In short, for the money, it has to be a good deal, well in terms of the cost of access tech devices anyway. Overall quality of playback is good, though critical music listeners might feel there's something lacking quality-wise. HTH. From Ray I can be contacted off-list at: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- Bradford Trainham Does anyone have an opinion of this machine you'd care to share? It looks/sounds like exactly what I want, but I haven't reviewed many of the contending/similar products that are designed to give us on-the-go access to digitally-done books. Brad Trainham -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Pattison Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2007 5:51 AM To: 'GUI Talk'; Access-L; 'PC Audio Discussion List' Subject: FWd: Victor Reader Stream is Now AudibleReady From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] VICTOR READER STREAM DAISY, MP3 AND NISO PLAYER IS NOW AUDIBLE READY Portable MP3 Player Specifically Designed for the Blind and Visually Impaired now Compatible with Audible.com Longueuil(Canada), November 15, 2007 Victor Reader Stream, the pocket-sized portable MP3 player designed for blind and low-vision people now has the capability to play the popular Audible.com books. In addition to the variety of audio formats (MP3, DAISY, and NISO books and music) supported by Victor Reader Stream, the Audible format will provide a huge additional choice of content to the users. Audible is the leading provider of spoken audio on the internet, providing over 140,000 hours of digital audio editions of books, newspapers and magazines. The Stream has extensive
Re: podcasting questions
Hi Dan: Try www.podcast411.com Also google up Dave Jackson's School of Podcasting. Those two are quite good from what I've heard. Jeff Dunn At 07:35 PM 11/11/2007, you wrote: Hi all, Where could I find a good tutorial on creating, and posting podcasts including needed software and some step by step directions. I would gladly pay for any if available. Thank you very much in advance. Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.28/1123 - Release Date: 11/10/2007 3:47 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: trouble with prompts after inserting a music CD
To dissable the Autoplay feature. Go toMy Computer Right windows on the cd or dvd drive and press control tab or select the second tab on the dialogue box. The first is general, the second is Autoplay. That box has the choices to determine course of action when a disk is inserted. Here you can dissable the feature. Jeff At 03:44 PM 4/14/2007, you wrote: Where do you shut that What do you want Windows to do prompt off? Jerry Chirp|Chirp|Chirp: It's the Bat, Chirping Bat .Com ! Edirol R-09: high quality portable stereo Secure Digital Audio recorder with USB, $359.00, includes delivery within the USA, add $30.00 outside, www.chirpingbat.com/edirol.shtml ! DEC-TALK USB: $650.00, includes delivery in the USA, add $30 outside, www.chirpingbat.com/dectalkusb.shtml ! J-Say 4.0 without Naturally Speaking: $650.00, www.chirpingbat.com/j-say.shtml ! Window Eyes 6.0: $895, includes delivery in the USA, www.ChirpingBat.Com/windoweyes.shtml ! Triple Talk: USB $450, PCI $350, includes delivery within the USA, add $30 outside, www.ChirpingBat.Com/tripletalk.shtml ! Sound Forge 8.0 with CD Architect 5.2 and Noise Reduction 2.0: $250, includes delivery within the USA, add $30 outside, www.ChirpingBat.Com/soundforge.shtml ! We accept PayPal All Major Credit Cards, money orders, checks, wire transfers, etc. We ship Internationally. Click to convert our prices into your currency at: www.xe.com/ucc/full.shtml Reach BA Software in the United States at: Phone: 1-518-572-6092 weekdays, 1-518-359-8538 other, Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Skype name adirondackbat, WWW: www.ChirpingBat.Com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.448 / Virus Database: 269.4.0/760 - Release Date: 4/13/2007 8:04 PM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
