Re: Flash Drive Update
Yes..great idea; probably will do that! Again..I do appreciate everyone's indulgence! Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: "Christopher Chaltain" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 11:51 PM Subject: RE: Flash Drive Update I'd also suggest taking your digital player and flash drive with you. That way you can make sure you get the right thing. They may also help with plugging the flash drive directly into the player. -- Christopher chalt...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Kaufman Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 9:51 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Flash Drive Update Am headed for Radio Shack tomorrow; hopefully whoever waits on us will know what they're talking about! This cable I got today came from Staples." Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: "Christopher Chaltain" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 10:33 PM Subject: RE: Flash Drive Update Yeh, it's a USB extension cable. You can further clarify that you need a full male connector on one end and a full female connector on the other end. Note that even if you get a USB extension cable, you may still not be able to fit the NLS cartridge into the female end because of the limited clearance on the cartridge. Most flash drives should work just fine though, although you can also plug them directly into the NLS player. -- Christopher chalt...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Kaufman Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 8:42 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Flash Drive Update It's supposed to be a "USB extender cable"..this is what I was told I needed to ask for; is this not correct? And if not, then what's the proper name for the type of cord I need? Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: "Gary Schindler" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 9:27 PM Subject: Re: Flash Drive Update the flash drive should plug directly into the computer USB port, or the port on the side of the NLS player. you can keep the cable you have, you may use it for something else down the road. I don't think I caught what cable you do have. - Original Message - From: "Tom Kaufman" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 9:15 PM Subject: Re: Flash Drive Update Okay..here's the latest: got the drive uncovered..so that is good! Now I guess I have to get a different cable as the guy sold us the wrong thing! Sorry..but I just know nothing about these things! I thought I had told Mom the right thing as this is what I was told to get...apparently not! Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: "Tom Kaufman" To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 8:36 PM Subject: Flash Drive Update Hi Gang: Okay..this is what I have so far: there seems to be something on one end of the drive that can come off..but do we need a screw driver or something? Mom and I have both tried to get this off..no soap! It does appear that once this comes off, I'm in business! If one of you cares to write me offlist as I don't wish to tie the list up with this too long! My email is tomca...@comcast.net Thanks! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Flash Drive Update
Am headed for Radio Shack tomorrow; hopefully whoever waits on us will know what they're talking about! This cable I got today came from Staples." Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: "Christopher Chaltain" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 10:33 PM Subject: RE: Flash Drive Update Yeh, it's a USB extension cable. You can further clarify that you need a full male connector on one end and a full female connector on the other end. Note that even if you get a USB extension cable, you may still not be able to fit the NLS cartridge into the female end because of the limited clearance on the cartridge. Most flash drives should work just fine though, although you can also plug them directly into the NLS player. -- Christopher chalt...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Kaufman Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 8:42 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Flash Drive Update It's supposed to be a "USB extender cable"..this is what I was told I needed to ask for; is this not correct? And if not, then what's the proper name for the type of cord I need? Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: "Gary Schindler" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 9:27 PM Subject: Re: Flash Drive Update the flash drive should plug directly into the computer USB port, or the port on the side of the NLS player. you can keep the cable you have, you may use it for something else down the road. I don't think I caught what cable you do have. - Original Message - From: "Tom Kaufman" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 9:15 PM Subject: Re: Flash Drive Update Okay..here's the latest: got the drive uncovered..so that is good! Now I guess I have to get a different cable as the guy sold us the wrong thing! Sorry..but I just know nothing about these things! I thought I had told Mom the right thing as this is what I was told to get...apparently not! Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: "Tom Kaufman" To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 8:36 PM Subject: Flash Drive Update Hi Gang: Okay..this is what I have so far: there seems to be something on one end of the drive that can come off..but do we need a screw driver or something? Mom and I have both tried to get this off..no soap! It does appear that once this comes off, I'm in business! If one of you cares to write me offlist as I don't wish to tie the list up with this too long! My email is tomca...@comcast.net Thanks! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Flash Drive Update
It's supposed to be a "USB extender cable"..this is what I was told I needed to ask for; is this not correct? And if not, then what's the proper name for the type of cord I need? Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: "Gary Schindler" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 9:27 PM Subject: Re: Flash Drive Update the flash drive should plug directly into the computer USB port, or the port on the side of the NLS player. you can keep the cable you have, you may use it for something else down the road. I don't think I caught what cable you do have. ----- Original Message - From: "Tom Kaufman" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 9:15 PM Subject: Re: Flash Drive Update Okay..here's the latest: got the drive uncovered..so that is good! Now I guess I have to get a different cable as the guy sold us the wrong thing! Sorry..but I just know nothing about these things! I thought I had told Mom the right thing as this is what I was told to get...apparently not! Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: "Tom Kaufman" To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 8:36 PM Subject: Flash Drive Update Hi Gang: Okay..this is what I have so far: there seems to be something on one end of the drive that can come off..but do we need a screw driver or something? Mom and I have both tried to get this off..no soap! It does appear that once this comes off, I'm in business! If one of you cares to write me offlist as I don't wish to tie the list up with this too long! My email is tomca...@comcast.net Thanks! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Flash Drive Update
Okay..here's the latest: got the drive uncovered..so that is good! Now I guess I have to get a different cable as the guy sold us the wrong thing! Sorry..but I just know nothing about these things! I thought I had told Mom the right thing as this is what I was told to get...apparently not! Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: "Tom Kaufman" To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 8:36 PM Subject: Flash Drive Update Hi Gang: Okay..this is what I have so far: there seems to be something on one end of the drive that can come off..but do we need a screw driver or something? Mom and I have both tried to get this off..no soap! It does appear that once this comes off, I'm in business! If one of you cares to write me offlist as I don't wish to tie the list up with this too long! My email is tomca...@comcast.net Thanks! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Flash Drive Update
Hi Gang: Okay..this is what I have so far: there seems to be something on one end of the drive that can come off..but do we need a screw driver or something? Mom and I have both tried to get this off..no soap! It does appear that once this comes off, I'm in business! If one of you cares to write me offlist as I don't wish to tie the list up with this too long! My email is tomca...@comcast.net Thanks! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk website[was"RE:Wheredo you download updates to your digitaltalkingbookplayer?"]
Okay..that gives me something to go on...thanks! Will report back to you all when I can; need for Mom to help me check this out! Thanks to all for your indulgence! Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: "Gary Schindler" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 8:12 PM Subject: Re: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk website[was"RE:Wheredo you download updates to your digitaltalkingbookplayer?"] A PNY has a removable cap. you will find an end that has a hole for a lanyard, and the other end of the drive has a cap that comes off exposing the male connector. - Original Message - From: "Tom Kaufman" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 7:18 PM Subject: Re: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk web site[was"RE:Wheredo you download updates to your digital talkingbookplayer?"] Okay..here's the deal on the drive: one end is rounded (it apparently needs to be square)..in any case, no matter which way I turn that drive, it _will not_ go in! As far as I can tell, there's no "cap" or anything over it! Do I have some kind fof an "odd-balled" drive? Tom Kaufman (aka Tomcat) P.S. I ordered my cartridge on line! Probably should have called first as I didn't know they were on "back order!" - Original Message - From: "Christopher Chaltain" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 6:24 PM Subject: RE: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk web site [was"RE:Wheredo you download updates to your digital talking bookplayer?"] Tom, what do you mean it doesn't fit the machine? There's a USB port on the right hand side of the machine, it's about half way to the back, right behind the headphone jack. When the machine is shipped, it'll be covered with a small plastic cap. The cap just pops off, and the flash drive should plug into that port with no problem. A flash drive can only go in one way, so if you're having trouble with it, you may want to flip it over. Good luck. -- Christopher chalt...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Kaufman Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 4:29 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk web site [was "RE:Wheredo you download updates to your digital talking book player?"] Hello Christopher and list: Well..my trials and tribulations continue: I had hoped to get a Kingston flash drive (they didn't have one)..so Mom picked up one called a "PNY"..however..it doesn't even fit the machine! I have ordered a cartridge from APH..but someone on the list here informed us last night that we'll have to wait a month! I also got a UUSB extension cable..but I'm not even sure that'll work! So it looks like I'm "back to square 1!" Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: "Christopher Chaltain" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 4:11 PM Subject: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk web site [was "RE: Wheredo you download updates to your digital talking book player?"] I'm not sure what you already have Tom since you didn't include the message you're replying to, but if you're talking about the cable needed to connect a blank NLS cartridge to your PC then you need a standard USB extension cable. This will have a full sized male connector at one end and a full size female connector at the other end. Note that due to the housing on the NLS cartridge, many USB extension cables aren't going to work, and you may find it best to buy a cable from ILA, APH or Perkins especially designed to work with the NLS cartridges. I know this has all been discussed on this list before, but I just saw this message today and figured I better clarify. Also, as mentioned on this list, the BARD Talk web site is a treasure trove of good information. It's also well organized and well thought out. I think it will clarify a lot and won't appear as contradictory as separate posts to a mailing list may seem to be. The URL for the BARD Talk web site is http://www.bardtalk.com/. -- Christopher chalt...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Robert doc Wright Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 6:46 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? you want the standard cable normally used for digital cameras. It has a standard USB on one end and the other is about half the size. - Original Message - From: "Tom Kaufman" To: "PC Audio Dis
Re: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk web site [was"RE:Wheredo you download updates to your digital talking bookplayer?"]
Hi Gary and list: Yes..this is where I'm trying to put it in (on the side)..no soap..unless..as Kevin pointed out)..there's something on that flash drive that needs to be pulled off! Tom Kaufman (aka Tomcat) - Original Message - From: "Gary Schindler" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 8:08 PM Subject: Re: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk web site [was"RE:Wheredo you download updates to your digital talking bookplayer?"] PNY will fit the machine. put it in the USB port on the side of the player . it will be to small to put in where the cartridge is supposed to go. PNY is a good brand of flash drive! - Original Message - From: "Tom Kaufman" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 5:29 PM Subject: Re: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk web site [was "RE:Wheredo you download updates to your digital talking book player?"] Hello Christopher and list: Well..my trials and tribulations continue: I had hoped to get a Kingston flash drive (they didn't have one)..so Mom picked up one called a "PNY"..however..it doesn't even fit the machine! I have ordered a cartridge from APH..but someone on the list here informed us last night that we'll have to wait a month! I also got a UUSB extension cable..but I'm not even sure that'll work! So it looks like I'm "back to square 1!" Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: "Christopher Chaltain" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 4:11 PM Subject: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk web site [was "RE: Wheredo you download updates to your digital talking book player?"] I'm not sure what you already have Tom since you didn't include the message you're replying to, but if you're talking about the cable needed to connect a blank NLS cartridge to your PC then you need a standard USB extension cable. This will have a full sized male connector at one end and a full size female connector at the other end. Note that due to the housing on the NLS cartridge, many USB extension cables aren't going to work, and you may find it best to buy a cable from ILA, APH or Perkins especially designed to work with the NLS cartridges. I know this has all been discussed on this list before, but I just saw this message today and figured I better clarify. Also, as mentioned on this list, the BARD Talk web site is a treasure trove of good information. It's also well organized and well thought out. I think it will clarify a lot and won't appear as contradictory as separate posts to a mailing list may seem to be. The URL for the BARD Talk web site is http://www.bardtalk.com/. -- Christopher chalt...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Robert doc Wright Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 6:46 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? you want the standard cable normally used for digital cameras. It has a standard USB on one end and the other is about half the size. - Original Message - From: "Tom Kaufman" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 7:27 PM Subject: Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? So what you're saying is..what I have won't work? I'm not real good on these things..sorry! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk website[was"RE:Wheredo you download updates to your digital talkingbookplayer?"]
Am going to have my mom have a closer look..but as far as I can tell..no plastic..and the drive does not go in! I can feel the little..sort of narrow thing that feels like something is supposed to go there. But I feel no cap; as I said..will have Mom take a closer look just to be sure! Tom Kaufman (aka Tomcat) - Original Message - From: "DJ DOCTOR P" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 7:44 PM Subject: Re: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk website[was"RE:Wheredo you download updates to your digital talkingbookplayer?"] Hello Tom, If you feel the right side of your player, you will find a headphone jack. Right behind it, is the USB port. It does have a plastic cover over it. If you remove that cover, the USB port will be exposed. Right there, is where you will plug in your new thumb drive. Hope this helps. My best regards. John. - Original Message - From: "Tom Kaufman" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 7:18 PM Subject: Re: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk web site[was"RE:Wheredo you download updates to your digital talkingbookplayer?"] Okay..here's the deal on the drive: one end is rounded (it apparently needs to be square)..in any case, no matter which way I turn that drive, it _will not_ go in! As far as I can tell, there's no "cap" or anything over it! Do I have some kind fof an "odd-balled" drive? Tom Kaufman (aka Tomcat) P.S. I ordered my cartridge on line! Probably should have called first as I didn't know they were on "back order!" - Original Message - From: "Christopher Chaltain" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 6:24 PM Subject: RE: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk web site [was"RE:Wheredo you download updates to your digital talking bookplayer?"] Tom, what do you mean it doesn't fit the machine? There's a USB port on the right hand side of the machine, it's about half way to the back, right behind the headphone jack. When the machine is shipped, it'll be covered with a small plastic cap. The cap just pops off, and the flash drive should plug into that port with no problem. A flash drive can only go in one way, so if you're having trouble with it, you may want to flip it over. Good luck. -- Christopher chalt...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Kaufman Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 4:29 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk web site [was "RE:Wheredo you download updates to your digital talking book player?"] Hello Christopher and list: Well..my trials and tribulations continue: I had hoped to get a Kingston flash drive (they didn't have one)..so Mom picked up one called a "PNY"..however..it doesn't even fit the machine! I have ordered a cartridge from APH..but someone on the list here informed us last night that we'll have to wait a month! I also got a UUSB extension cable..but I'm not even sure that'll work! So it looks like I'm "back to square 1!" Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: "Christopher Chaltain" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 4:11 PM Subject: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk web site [was "RE: Wheredo you download updates to your digital talking book player?"] I'm not sure what you already have Tom since you didn't include the message you're replying to, but if you're talking about the cable needed to connect a blank NLS cartridge to your PC then you need a standard USB extension cable. This will have a full sized male connector at one end and a full size female connector at the other end. Note that due to the housing on the NLS cartridge, many USB extension cables aren't going to work, and you may find it best to buy a cable from ILA, APH or Perkins especially designed to work with the NLS cartridges. I know this has all been discussed on this list before, but I just saw this message today and figured I better clarify. Also, as mentioned on this list, the BARD Talk web site is a treasure trove of good information. It's also well organized and well thought out. I think it will clarify a lot and won't appear as contradictory as separate posts to a mailing list may seem to be. The URL for the BARD Talk web site is http://www.bardtalk.com/. -- Christopher chalt...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Robert doc Wright Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 6:46 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: W
Re: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk web site [was"RE:Wheredo you download updates to your digital talking bookplayer?"]
Okay..here's the deal on the drive: one end is rounded (it apparently needs to be square)..in any case, no matter which way I turn that drive, it _will not_ go in! As far as I can tell, there's no "cap" or anything over it! Do I have some kind fof an "odd-balled" drive? Tom Kaufman (aka Tomcat) P.S. I ordered my cartridge on line! Probably should have called first as I didn't know they were on "back order!" - Original Message - From: "Christopher Chaltain" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 6:24 PM Subject: RE: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk web site [was"RE:Wheredo you download updates to your digital talking bookplayer?"] Tom, what do you mean it doesn't fit the machine? There's a USB port on the right hand side of the machine, it's about half way to the back, right behind the headphone jack. When the machine is shipped, it'll be covered with a small plastic cap. The cap just pops off, and the flash drive should plug into that port with no problem. A flash drive can only go in one way, so if you're having trouble with it, you may want to flip it over. Good luck. -- Christopher chalt...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Kaufman Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 4:29 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk web site [was "RE:Wheredo you download updates to your digital talking book player?"] Hello Christopher and list: Well..my trials and tribulations continue: I had hoped to get a Kingston flash drive (they didn't have one)..so Mom picked up one called a "PNY"..however..it doesn't even fit the machine! I have ordered a cartridge from APH..but someone on the list here informed us last night that we'll have to wait a month! I also got a UUSB extension cable..but I'm not even sure that'll work! So it looks like I'm "back to square 1!" Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: "Christopher Chaltain" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 4:11 PM Subject: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk web site [was "RE: Wheredo you download updates to your digital talking book player?"] I'm not sure what you already have Tom since you didn't include the message you're replying to, but if you're talking about the cable needed to connect a blank NLS cartridge to your PC then you need a standard USB extension cable. This will have a full sized male connector at one end and a full size female connector at the other end. Note that due to the housing on the NLS cartridge, many USB extension cables aren't going to work, and you may find it best to buy a cable from ILA, APH or Perkins especially designed to work with the NLS cartridges. I know this has all been discussed on this list before, but I just saw this message today and figured I better clarify. Also, as mentioned on this list, the BARD Talk web site is a treasure trove of good information. It's also well organized and well thought out. I think it will clarify a lot and won't appear as contradictory as separate posts to a mailing list may seem to be. The URL for the BARD Talk web site is http://www.bardtalk.com/. -- Christopher chalt...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Robert doc Wright Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 6:46 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? you want the standard cable normally used for digital cameras. It has a standard USB on one end and the other is about half the size. - Original Message - From: "Tom Kaufman" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 7:27 PM Subject: Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? So what you're saying is..what I have won't work? I'm not real good on these things..sorry! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk web site [was "RE: Wheredo you download updates to your digital talking book player?"]
Hello Christopher and list: Well..my trials and tribulations continue: I had hoped to get a Kingston flash drive (they didn't have one)..so Mom picked up one called a "PNY"..however..it doesn't even fit the machine! I have ordered a cartridge from APH..but someone on the list here informed us last night that we'll have to wait a month! I also got a UUSB extension cable..but I'm not even sure that'll work! So it looks like I'm "back to square 1!" Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: "Christopher Chaltain" To: "'PC Audio Discussion List'" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 4:11 PM Subject: Cables for NLS cartridges and the BARD Talk web site [was "RE: Wheredo you download updates to your digital talking book player?"] I'm not sure what you already have Tom since you didn't include the message you're replying to, but if you're talking about the cable needed to connect a blank NLS cartridge to your PC then you need a standard USB extension cable. This will have a full sized male connector at one end and a full size female connector at the other end. Note that due to the housing on the NLS cartridge, many USB extension cables aren't going to work, and you may find it best to buy a cable from ILA, APH or Perkins especially designed to work with the NLS cartridges. I know this has all been discussed on this list before, but I just saw this message today and figured I better clarify. Also, as mentioned on this list, the BARD Talk web site is a treasure trove of good information. It's also well organized and well thought out. I think it will clarify a lot and won't appear as contradictory as separate posts to a mailing list may seem to be. The URL for the BARD Talk web site is http://www.bardtalk.com/. -- Christopher chalt...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Robert doc Wright Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 6:46 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? you want the standard cable normally used for digital cameras. It has a standard USB on one end and the other is about half the size. - Original Message - From: "Tom Kaufman" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 7:27 PM Subject: Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? So what you're saying is..what I have won't work? I'm not real good on these things..sorry! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player?
Thank you; will check this out later! Tom Kaufman (aka Tomcat) - Original Message - From: "Robert doc Wright" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 2:16 PM Subject: Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? https://secure2.convio.net/psb/site/Ecommerce/924349244?store_id=1101#ConfigForm - Original Message - From: "Tom Kaufman" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 9:12 AM Subject: Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? What's the link for Perkins School For The Blind? Thanks! Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: "Robert doc Wright" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 7:39 AM Subject: Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? the Perkins School for the Blind has them available now with cable. a 2gb cartridge with cable is $18.95 - Original Message - From: "DJ DOCTOR P" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 6:56 PM Subject: Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? High Randy, No, if you need a flash drive, you will have to buy one. I found in my experience, that having a cartridge that was made just for the NLS player, works best. You can get them from: http://www.aph.org But the only thing is, you'll have to wait until next month. They have them on back order. Also keep in mind, you will need a USB extension cord in order to plug those cartridges in to your computer to put anything on them. Hope this helps. My best regards. John. - Original Message - From: "Randy Tijerina" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 8:10 PM Subject: Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? wow. this is new to me. bare with me on this technology folks. will my Library send me a flash drive? My talking book player only came with the cord itself. Not a USB connection. At 06:58 PM 4/4/2010, you wrote: High Randy, Below this message, are instructions on how to do this and a link for where to get the updates. My best regards. John. --- The Bookshelf Upgrade You might want to download several books or magazines to a flash drive and then listen to any of them in some random order. To do this, your player must contain a software upgrade that includes the ability to "bookshelf" books. Here are the steps needed to upgrade a library digital book player to the latest software: Obtain the latest software from the NLS web site: http://www.loc.gov/nls/DTBM/ . There appear on the web page two links. I suggest you try the first link. If this does not work, return to the page and download the second link. After you click the link from the web site and download the file to your computer, extract (unzip) this file onto a flash drive (thumb drive, etc.) so that the directory "upgrade" appears in the "root" directory of the drive. This procedure is exactly the same as you use to download a book. Turn on the player. Insert the flash drive containing the software into the USB port of the player. The player will announce "Upgrading your player's software." Wait until the upgrade is complete and the player restarts (about 10 seconds), then remove the flash drive. The upgrade will only occur if the player's version is older than the version of the software on the cartridge; reinserting the cartridge will not repeat the upgrade. You now can erase the files from the flash cartridge that you downloaded to undertake this upgrade and use the flash cartridge to download books and magazines. To employ the bookshelf feature, turn the player on. Press and hold the Play/Stop button until you hear the narrator announce the activation of the bookshelf feature. Continue to hold down the Play/Stop button and press either the FF or the RW arrow-shaped key to either side of the Play/Stop button. As you push and release these keys, the player will announce the next title on the flash drive. Once you get to the end of the titles saved on the drive, you must utilize the other direction key to toggle back through the titles. In other words, you cannot continue to use only the FF or the RW key to toggle through the titles in a circuit-type action. Release the Play/Stop button when you reach the item to which you desire to listen. - Original Message - From: "Randy Tijerina" To: Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 7:43 PM Subject: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? Friends, I received my digital talking book player. it's a remarkable piece of machinery. I've never seen anything like it in my life. I'm curious though where do you go to get updates
Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player?
What's the link for Perkins School For The Blind? Thanks! Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: "Robert doc Wright" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 7:39 AM Subject: Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? the Perkins School for the Blind has them available now with cable. a 2gb cartridge with cable is $18.95 - Original Message - From: "DJ DOCTOR P" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 6:56 PM Subject: Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? High Randy, No, if you need a flash drive, you will have to buy one. I found in my experience, that having a cartridge that was made just for the NLS player, works best. You can get them from: http://www.aph.org But the only thing is, you'll have to wait until next month. They have them on back order. Also keep in mind, you will need a USB extension cord in order to plug those cartridges in to your computer to put anything on them. Hope this helps. My best regards. John. - Original Message - From: "Randy Tijerina" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 8:10 PM Subject: Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? wow. this is new to me. bare with me on this technology folks. will my Library send me a flash drive? My talking book player only came with the cord itself. Not a USB connection. At 06:58 PM 4/4/2010, you wrote: High Randy, Below this message, are instructions on how to do this and a link for where to get the updates. My best regards. John. --- The Bookshelf Upgrade You might want to download several books or magazines to a flash drive and then listen to any of them in some random order. To do this, your player must contain a software upgrade that includes the ability to "bookshelf" books. Here are the steps needed to upgrade a library digital book player to the latest software: Obtain the latest software from the NLS web site: http://www.loc.gov/nls/DTBM/ . There appear on the web page two links. I suggest you try the first link. If this does not work, return to the page and download the second link. After you click the link from the web site and download the file to your computer, extract (unzip) this file onto a flash drive (thumb drive, etc.) so that the directory "upgrade" appears in the "root" directory of the drive. This procedure is exactly the same as you use to download a book. Turn on the player. Insert the flash drive containing the software into the USB port of the player. The player will announce "Upgrading your player's software." Wait until the upgrade is complete and the player restarts (about 10 seconds), then remove the flash drive. The upgrade will only occur if the player's version is older than the version of the software on the cartridge; reinserting the cartridge will not repeat the upgrade. You now can erase the files from the flash cartridge that you downloaded to undertake this upgrade and use the flash cartridge to download books and magazines. To employ the bookshelf feature, turn the player on. Press and hold the Play/Stop button until you hear the narrator announce the activation of the bookshelf feature. Continue to hold down the Play/Stop button and press either the FF or the RW arrow-shaped key to either side of the Play/Stop button. As you push and release these keys, the player will announce the next title on the flash drive. Once you get to the end of the titles saved on the drive, you must utilize the other direction key to toggle back through the titles. In other words, you cannot continue to use only the FF or the RW key to toggle through the titles in a circuit-type action. Release the Play/Stop button when you reach the item to which you desire to listen. - Original Message - From: "Randy Tijerina" To: Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 7:43 PM Subject: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? Friends, I received my digital talking book player. it's a remarkable piece of machinery. I've never seen anything like it in my life. I'm curious though where do you go to get updates for the machine? i have a usb plug that I normally use to connect my stereo to the computer. Can it be used? or do I have to call the library to get whatever I need? To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player?
I'm not that worried about that flash drive sticking out the side..I'm concerned as to whether I can even get one off those bad boys to fit in (when I was at the demonstration in Easton, MD., I had trouble putting it in"! But maybe I'd get the hang of it with practice! Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: "Robert doc Wright" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 7:41 AM Subject: Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? I ordered a cartridge because I'm feeling a bit uncomfortable having my flash drive sticking out the side like it is just waiting to be broken off. - Original Message - From: "Adrian Spratt" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 7:05 PM Subject: Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? I use my Radio Shack-purchased flash drive all the time without a problem, and they're both much cheaper and capable of larger memory than those produced specifically for NLS program. Just avoid SanDisk, which has files that require a downloaded program to uninstall in order to make it functions strictly as a memory stick. - Original Message - From: "DJ DOCTOR P" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 8:56 PM Subject: Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? High Randy, No, if you need a flash drive, you will have to buy one. I found in my experience, that having a cartridge that was made just for the NLS player, works best. You can get them from: http://www.aph.org But the only thing is, you'll have to wait until next month. They have them on back order. Also keep in mind, you will need a USB extension cord in order to plug those cartridges in to your computer to put anything on them. Hope this helps. My best regards. John. - Original Message - From: "Randy Tijerina" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 8:10 PM Subject: Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? wow. this is new to me. bare with me on this technology folks. will my Library send me a flash drive? My talking book player only came with the cord itself. Not a USB connection. At 06:58 PM 4/4/2010, you wrote: High Randy, Below this message, are instructions on how to do this and a link for where to get the updates. My best regards. John. --- The Bookshelf Upgrade You might want to download several books or magazines to a flash drive and then listen to any of them in some random order. To do this, your player must contain a software upgrade that includes the ability to "bookshelf" books. Here are the steps needed to upgrade a library digital book player to the latest software: Obtain the latest software from the NLS web site: http://www.loc.gov/nls/DTBM/ . There appear on the web page two links. I suggest you try the first link. If this does not work, return to the page and download the second link. After you click the link from the web site and download the file to your computer, extract (unzip) this file onto a flash drive (thumb drive, etc.) so that the directory "upgrade" appears in the "root" directory of the drive. This procedure is exactly the same as you use to download a book. Turn on the player. Insert the flash drive containing the software into the USB port of the player. The player will announce "Upgrading your player's software." Wait until the upgrade is complete and the player restarts (about 10 seconds), then remove the flash drive. The upgrade will only occur if the player's version is older than the version of the software on the cartridge; reinserting the cartridge will not repeat the upgrade. You now can erase the files from the flash cartridge that you downloaded to undertake this upgrade and use the flash cartridge to download books and magazines. To employ the bookshelf feature, turn the player on. Press and hold the Play/Stop button until you hear the narrator announce the activation of the bookshelf feature. Continue to hold down the Play/Stop button and press either the FF or the RW arrow-shaped key to either side of the Play/Stop button. As you push and release these keys, the player will announce the next title on the flash drive. Once you get to the end of the titles saved on the drive, you must utilize the other direction key to toggle back through the titles. In other words, you cannot continue to use only the FF or the RW key to toggle through the titles in a circuit-type action. Release the Play/Stop button when you reach the item to which you desire to listen. - Original Message - From: "Randy Tijerina" To: Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 7:43 PM Subject: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book playe
Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player?
Don and list: From what I've read and heard from other people..the players will hold more than 2-gig; Christopher is right about the Bardtalk website as a wealth of information can be found there! I guess I just need to physically see these cords to know if I have the right thing or not! Thanks to all for your input thus far! Tom Kaufman - Original Message - From: "Donald L. Roberts" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 10:29 PM Subject: Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? I may be wrong; however, I do not think that the NLS player can handle capacities larger than 2 gigs. Don Roberts - Original Message - From: "Tom Kaufman" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 6:06 PM Subject: Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player? Oops..looks like I'd better get a thumb drive to carry me over then! I ordered my cartridge from there the other day; was so looking forward to getting it this week! Looks like that won't happen! Tom Kaufman (aka Tomcat) To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player?
So what you're saying is..what I have won't work? I'm not real good on these things..sorry! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player?
This may sound stupid..but exactly what is meant by a "USB extension cord?" Want to make sure I have the right thing (I think I do).I have a cord that I use to connect my DS-40 recorder to my computer; will that work with these thumb drives or cartridges? Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player?
Oops..looks like I'd better get a thumb drive to carry me over then! I ordered my cartridge from there the other day; was so looking forward to getting it this week! Looks like that won't happen! Tom Kaufman (aka Tomcat) To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Where do you download updates to your digital talking book player?
No; you have to get your flash drives (thumb drives..whatever you want to call them)..elsewhere; the American Printing House For The Blind has "blank cartridges" that you can also use to download books as well! But if I'm not mistaken, you can get the thumb drives at your local "Wal-Mart"..or maybe Best Buys"..not sure; bottom line: your library doesn't furnish these things. Tom Kaufman (aka Tomcat) To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: digital multi track recording
Good idea! I've actually already emailed him (more to the point..he emailed me and I emailed him back)..I'm not saying I'll run right out and buy the thing when it comes out; what I am saying is there'd be a lot of us who'd like to see a product like this that would be accessible to the blind and visually impaired! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Revisiting nls digital player
Well these things are funny that way *(you leave one thing out..and it just don't do what you want it to)..not to worry, Dave..things happen; stuff like that has probably happened to us all at one time or another! Tom Kaufman (aka Tomcat) To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Revisiting nls digital player
Aw yes..forgot about that "Bard Talk" site! I remember saving it in my "favorites" when our list moderator mentioned it; need to go check it out as it sounds like it has a wealth of information to be found there! Tom Kaufman (aka Tomcat) To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Revisiting nls digital player
Hi Christopher and list: Just curious as I've just gotten my "standard" version of the NLS player (probably not the best place to bring this up at length)..but how does one come by information such as what you gave about..pressing the "sleep button" ten times tells you which version of the machine you have? Forgive me for veering off-topic just a little..but I am following this thread with interest as I'm anticipating learning as much as I can about my new NLS digital player! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: digital multi track recording
I've never had the pleasure of using a Tascam recorder..but sounds like it'd be fun (if they weren't too expensive)..as I understand it, they're great for putting multiple tracks of music (one can do their own "one-man-band" thing! So yes..you have my vote! Tom Kaufman (aka Tomcat) To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: multi track recording
Sounds interesting enough to me! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: digital talking book player
Hey Gang" I think that all that Chris is trying to point out here is: the library isn't going to "tell you' that you can use these players to play music! This isn't what they were issued for; it just so happens that folks have figured out that the players will do it! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Ditgetel Talking Player Revisited
As I recall..some of the talking book machines used the "diamond" needles; some of them used the "Safire" needles; usually..I found that the diamond needles sounded the best! The "Safire" ones seemed to make the records sound scratchy! Tom Kaufman (aka Tomcat) To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Ditgetel Talking Player Revisited
Well John..in that case, a whole bunch of us should be locked up, for..at least at the School For The Blind that I attended, people did that sort of thing on a regular basis..and I don't know that it did any major damage to records; I did it myself! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: [Vip announce] Help us get the word out
Don and list: You are correct about the moderators stance on file sharing..a policy that..personally..I think they are paranoid about! As for Aging Disgracefully being the only room where a "20 dollar" charge comes into play: I don't think this is entirely true! There are music events (I think the "Country Corner" room)..is another room that one must be a "supporting member" in order to use; I think there may be some other rooms where this applies..but I can't remember precisely which rooms are affected off the top of my head. Tom Kaufman (aka Tomcat) To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Ditgetel Talking Player Revisited
I would imagine that if you speak with someone from a library, they're naturally gonna tell you that you can't play anything on these players but books; it's like (in the old days)..folks would sometimes say you weren't supposed to play anything but talking book records on the old talking book players! I've never really heard a definitive answer for that one; all I know is: people used to do it all the time (played their records on the talking book machines)..now it might be a thing where..the needles were bigger..and the grooves in the old talking book records were bigger; I don't know for sure..but oh yeah..playing record albums on talking book machines was a practice that people did a lot! But I'm fairly certain that..if one had talked with their librarian..I'm sure they would have said "Oh no; you're not supposed to play records on these machines!" Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: [Vip announce] Help us get the word out
I usually visit there on a fairly "nightly" basis; is a good site if you're into chatting with other people, playing music..and the like! Tom Kaufman (aka Tomcat) To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Looking for An MP3 Tagging Program for Vista
Hello Brett and list: Thanks for posting this (I still may have the original post of back when I was trying to learn how to do this)..but is good to have a "reinforcement" message--smile! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: DIGITAL TALKING BOOK PLAYER QUESTION
Oh..so if I ever get mine, this gives me something else to look forward to! Thanks for the info! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: how to access track info using Windows Media Player 11
Hello David and list: Just wondering..is there any way (in WMP)..to go exactly to a certain place in the track or file as you can in Winamp? Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: how to access track info using Windows Media Player 11
Hello Norma and list: Yes..that does work. However it's not real precise..but it can move you through a file; you just have no real way to tell where you are as you can with Winamp! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: how to access track info using Windows Media Player 11
I kind of wish I had that information as well! Joanne..you didn't say which version of WMP you are using..but I'm running WMP 11..and I see no way to access that information! Not only that, but it doesn't seem like there's a way to move backward or forward in a track or file! So maybe there are others on here that can supply us with that info..if it's possible! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: deleting bookmarked radio stations in winamp
Joe: Make sure you have the "library" feature up by (once you're in Winamp)..hitting Alt-L"..if you've not already tried that, give it a try and see if that'll help. Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Video dvd
Dan: There appears to be no message here. Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Link To Where To Get Total Recorder
To Mike and anyone else on the list who'd be interested: The following is the link where you can get Total Recorder: http://www.highcriteria.com/ Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: question Recording on to my computer
While we're on the subject of "Total Recorder"..I got a notice that "Total Recorder 8 is now available! I'm currently running "Total Recorder 7 (if I read the thing right, the upgrade is free)..if this be the case, is "TR 8 as accessible as 7? Thanks. Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: question Recording on to my computer
I don't know that it's the easiest..but Total Recorder works for me; I would imagine that other people have other suggestions; is hard to say since I don't know how adept you are with the computer (I don't claim to be that great)..but I find Total Recorder easy enough for me to operate...HTH! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: windows media center update
Hey Brett: I know nothing about Windows Media Center..but just wanted to lend my support as I remember you helped me to figure out (although I'd have to go back and look at those emails again)..how to tag more than one file in Winamp! Hang in there and keep us posted! Sounds as if you're making some Progress anyhow! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Gold Wave VS Total Recorder On Changing Bit Rate
Hi Don and list: Well..I don't know if I mean "sampling rate" or "bit rate" (I was trying to bring it up to a level where the VIP Conduit chat site's "music player" would play it (it's kind of finicky about what it'll play)..if the (I think this is what I mean)..bit rate is small, it doesn't seem to know how to deal with it..and will just "lock up!" But what you're saying means perfect sense to me (certain programs (sound editors)..work better in different situations. As I stated earlier: I mainly got Total Recorder so I could record different shows..especially works in situations where I'm not going to be here! I recently learned (thanks in part to this list)..learned how to use Total Recorder to change and convert files. But apparently (as Robert pointed out)..when it comes to changing the bit rate (if that's the term)..you have more of a margin to work with in Gold Wave! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Gold Wave VS Total Recorder On Changing Bit Rate
Yes..this is what I'm thinking; this would explain why I could not get that file at the attribute I needed to get it at! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Gold Wave VS Total Recorder On Changing Bit Rate
Dennis: Thanks for the tip on that..may just do that! I just figured that Total Recorder would do the same thing as Gold Wave (I mainly bought Total Recorder for the purpose of recording things from the internet..which it does well. But having the ability to convert files to different formats..or changing bit rates is a nice "plus"..aw but it may not be giving me as many options with changing the atrtributes as Gold Wave might! Again..thanks! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: olympus series
No problem; glad I could help! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Gold Wave VS Total Recorder On Changing Bit Rate
Hello list: Hopefully this won't take too long to explain..but I ran across an interesting problem: I had a file I needed to change the bit rate on, so I could play it in VIP's "Chat client (in it's original form, it would not play in that chat window) I said "no problem; will just run it through "Total Recorder and all will be well!" Not so! I tried lowering; I tried raising..no soap! But I have a friend who has "Gold Wave"..and he converted it to a bit rate that was suitable for this particular chat client (works just fine!" So my conclusion: Total Recorder doesn't give you the same amount of "bit rate choices" as Gold Wave! Is this accurate? I've never had ""Gold Wave" on my system before, so know nothing about it! But after this experience (if what I'm thinking is true)..this might give me a reason to go get "Gold Wave!" Thanks for listening..and hope someone can shed some light on this; hopefully I've explained it clearly enough! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: olympus series
Would you be talking about the DM 520? Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: best fm transmitter
I don't know about the others..but with the C-Crane transmitters, they don't get out real good right out of the box! However (at least there used to be).a screw in that thing that you can turn..and it would increase the power (I had to have it done with mine)..and it made all the difference in the world! But then..someone told me that on the one they had, that little screw could not be found! Maybe they'd re-designed them so you can't do that anymore? Does anyone know? Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: WAX File Extension
Hi Steve and list: Yes..I think that pretty well answers my question; may as well go ahead and dump that file as it'll be of no use to me anymore! Thanks to all on the list for your indulgence! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: WAX File Extension
So I take it this means it cannot be converted into a "music file"..and cannot be made to play? Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: WAX File Extension
Hello Sylvia and list: Yes..I figured it was something like that; I also suspect (hope I'm wrong)..that they only work for as long as the server they're on still has it; in other words, if that particular show were still being archived, I could play it! But since it's not..well..I might be "out of luck!" It's a shame too, for I never really got to hear it; it was one of those things I was always going to listen to later..but never did! But if anyone has any suggestions as to how I can make that file play, feel free to let me know! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
WAX File Extension
Hi list: This may be considered a stupid question by some on here..but am gonna ask it anyway: what (exactly)..is a "WAX" file? Here's my reason for asking: a little while back, I managed to save something (or at least I thought I was saving it)..the program in question was a show that had been archived on the WSM (Nashville Tennessee Radio station)..website; at that time, I had no way to record the program, so I was able to "save it (the file in question is a "WAX" file; the site has since changed..and that particular show has been removed..and the file that I saved? Well..it no longer will play! I tried converting it to an MP3 file, thinking it might play. But I got a message saying that the file was not a "legitimate sound file (or something to that effect)..it suggested that I "play the file and record it"..which..of course, won't work for me because the file no longer play! So I guess my question is: is there any way I can make this file play? Or is it "dead in the water".and the only thing I now can do with the file is to "delete it?" Hopefully I have explained this clearly enough so it is understandable! Thanks for listening. Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Recording audio such as Sirius from my PC
Nancy: You might give a program called "Total Recorder" a try; this is what I use for recording audio streams from the internet. It has a scheduler, so you can record a show..even if you have to be away; it does other things too that others on here can talk about more intelligently than I..suffice it to say that I think it would serve your needs for recording things from Sirius..or any other thing that you'd want to record! Best of luck! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: airport express and airfoil was question about ccrane transmitter
Hello Brett and list: Yeah..that's how I use my transmitter (I haven't read books there)..but often times, if I want to listen to WSM while taking my shower, I bring the stream up on the computer; then turn on this little dinky clock radio I have in the bathroom! But hey..am sure other people read books (or listen to the paper)..while in the bathroom; why not! Tom Kaufman (aka Tomcat) To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: C-Crane Transmitter Question
Okay..so in other words..I can back off the computer system's volume; then turn the transmitter up; is this how that works? Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: C-Crane Transmitter Question
To John and Dane: this "Airport thing sounds like it'd be more trouble; you've got to have a speaker here; a speaker there..I like how the transmitter works as far as just being able to turn on a radio..and you can hear the computer (I had thought it used to be louder)..but maybe not; also, often I have to turn the radio up loud enough to hear the thing I'm listening to..and get a bit of a hum! Oh well..I've lived with it all this time (got the transmitter in the Christmas of 04)..this amplifier thing that John talks about might be a thought; mainly wanted to see if what I'm experiencing is normal for this transmitter (I can make it as loud as the station should sound)..aw but then the "s" sounds sound distorted! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
C-Crane Transmitter Question
Hello list: I have the C-Crane FM transmitter, which I use to hear what's on my computer when I'm not in the same room; I've noticed for a while now that..the volume that's coming through my radios isn't as loud as it should be; yet..if I make it louder by turning up the volume on the transmitter, then the light blinks, indicating that the volume is too loud; it also causes the sound on whatever radio I'm listening through to become a little distorted! Is this normal; in other words..is it normal to not quite get the same volume coming through the transmitter as what comes through any other "FM" station? Hopefully I am explaining this correctly! The sound card I'm running is an Audigy 2..if this is of any help! Thanks ahead of time. Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: c.dex problem still not solved
Joe: As I recall, Cdex automatically creates an MP3 folder when it rips a CD, so I really don't know what to tell you here; if everything is set up as it should be, you should be good to go; apparently this is not the case, so am sure that there's someone else who knows more than I about your problem that can help! Good luck! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: a question about joint stereo and normal stereo
But that really makes no difference as a sub-woofer only gives you base (and nothing else! So whether it's in "mono" or "stereo", out of the sub-woofer, you hear base..either way. Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: a question about joint stereo and normal stereo
Okay..I'm thinking of the Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations..LOL! Seriously..the stereo isn't in my bedroom, so afraid that wouldn't work for me either! But hey..interesting thought, Robert! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: a question about joint stereo and normal stereo
Yup..I know what they are (I have one for the speakers that are connected to my computer)..am sure it would help if I had one on my stereo system..but as I said..just don't have a place to put one! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: a question about joint stereo and normal stereo
The speakers have woofers in them (I assume they're "sub-woofers"..another speaker; just would be what I need for this already crammed up room! To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: a question about joint stereo and normal stereo
I don't know if this has anything to do with it..but I find (with this JVC stereo receiver I have)..I'm running some old Technique speakers"..and while the base response is adequate, it's not a real hard thumping base; don't know if it's the speakers or the stereo receiver itself (I keep the base wide-open..and it's there..but wouldn't mind a little bit more! Tom Kaufman P.SO. John: I'd say to you "hold on to that system you got for as long as you can run it!" To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: a question about joint stereo and normal stereo
Well Brett and list: To show you how it's gotten to be, I have a friend (great steel guitarist)..he recorded some songs..I guess it was fifteen years ago..maybe more..a few years ago, he put those tunes on a CD (along with some other stuff he'd done)..well I have a cassette tape of this one song (the click track is still on it)..but the tone of that steel just sounds so nice! Well when they put it on CD, although it's the same guy; same tune and all..it doesn't have that good, smooth tone as it has on that old cassette I have of him doing it! I remember him telling me that (and I've found this out for myself)..in the digital world, if you turn the volume down, it goes down to a point; then just cuts off! It's this way on my JVC stereo receiver; when it gets to a certain point, instead of the sound continuing to taper off, it just "cuts off completely!" Tom Kaufman (aka Tomcat) To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: a question about joint stereo and normal stereo
Amen and Amen! And you'd think as the equipment supposedly has gotten better, the sound would be better; not necessarily so! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: a question about joint stereo and normal stereo
In my opinion, I don't think they'll ever be able to re-create that sound they had back then as the world of "digital equipment" just doesn't allow for it! But even a lot of the music of the seventies still had that good, wide, stereo; I don't know when it changed..and don't really know why it changed! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: a question about joint stereo and normal stereo
Yeah..and now it doesn't even have that same intensity anymore; when I listen to a stereo recording, it almost sounds now like the same instruments are coming through both channels! Not so in the 60s; fact is..if you didn't have both speakers on, you didn't get all the instrumentation! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: adjusting the volume in winamp
But if I'm understanding this correctly, the problem is that it's not only changing Winamp's volume..but changing the speech output as well; do I have this correct? Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: windows media player problem
This depends upon which version of Windows Media is being used; if it's Windows Media 11, the volume controls are F8 and F9 (F7 mutes"..HTH! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: WINAMP 5.57 and SOME OPERATING SISTEMS
I'm still running good ole "5.52"..and will continue to do so until I'm forced to do different! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Another sound card question
Well I've been sort of following this thread with interest as I think that the Audigy 2 sound card I have is made by Creative labs (not completely sure of this)..but I can change my tone control by going into the system tray, then to "volume"..then to '"advanced"..apparently this is where you're getting stuck? Interesting; it's as you're saying: seems like some computers have the "advanced" settings; some don't! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Another sound card question
Dave: This is just a shot in the dark..but would it have anything to do with (if you are running Jaws)..how Jaws is configured? But then again..you've probably thought of that; like I said..just a shot in the dark! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: Goldwave Registration Problem!
Paul: Just a shot in the dark here..but sometimes, just backspacing everything out; then putting in your key might work..although that's so simple that you've probably gone down that road! Good luck..and wish I had a better answer for ya! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: CD Ripping Question
Hello Christopher and list: Thanks; that's good to know! The next time I have a CD I need to rip (and don't really want to rip everything to the computer)..will see if that'll work for me! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: CD Ripping Question
In response to the instructions to "ripping a CD with Windows Media: can one "check and uncheck" using a screen reader like Jaws 11? As far as I can tell, you can't! But I could be wrong! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: CD Ripping Question
Sorry; I am responding to the email about Cdex..the one where you said you need to fill in the information (I'm thinking you put your email in someplace)..thanks! Tom Kaufman (aka Tomcat) To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: CD Ripping Question
Where do you fill in this information? Thanks! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: What To Do When Windows Media Refuses To Rip A CD
Okay..here's an update for ya: I've established that the CD in question is somehow in the WMP library. But how do I get to it? It's still (as far as I can tell)..not anywhere on my computer! I've done a search, using the Windows utility..and no soap; it isn't there (not according to the search! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
What To Do When Windows Media Refuses To Rip A CD
Hell again list: I've had this happen before..but figured it was because I had ripped the CDs in question in another format. I completely deleted those CDs..and it eventually ripped them to MP3s..like I wanted to! Now I have this CD that I'm trying to rip (using WMP)..and it just refuses to do it; it at first said it couldn't rip it because, it would be "No artist" (or some such jazz)..and just kicked the CD out of the drive! Now then..when I try to rip, it just kicks it out; how do I make it rip? As far as I can tell, there's not another copy of this CD on my computer or on my external drive! What gives? Thanks! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: CD Ripping Question
No. I meant the suggestion that was made to me about ripping CDs; sorry for the confusion; yes..the list is working fine here--smile! Tom To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: CD Ripping Question
Sorry; this doesn't seem to work! It keeps saying "Invalid email address! Why does it want my email? Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: CD Ripping Question
I'm using Windows Media 11...sorry! It works fine..except I don't know how to make it just rip the tracks I want--smile! In a way, I almost don't mind ripping a whole CD; it's just that..don't want to be taking up more space than I need to! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: CD Ripping Question
I'm not positively sure of this as I haven't used Cdex in quite sometime! But it seems like it puts it in your "my music" folder! Am sure someone who knows a little more than I can give more specific directions! BTW will try Dave's suggestion and see if it'll actually put the tracks in; now tell me this: will it also tag the files as Windows Media does? Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: CD Ripping Question
No no no! I'm afraid it just doesn't work that way; I start Cdex..no..wait a minute; I put the CD in; it gives me those choices, so I make that go away..then I start Cdex; is this wrong? Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: CD Ripping Question
Hi Judy and list: Would have to go through there again..but in past times, when I looked in the Cdex menus, I saw nothing that indicated to me as to how I was to do this! I'm not saying that Cdex can't do it; only saying that I'm not seeming to find the right thing that allows me to make Cdex title the tracks. Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: CD Ripping Question
Hi Christopher and list: Afraid I don't really know where to go in WMP (windows Media Player)..to make that magic happen! I just figured it would save me from having to rip the whole CD..just to get two or three songs I might want; I used to use Cdex; it was great for ripping just one (or whatever number of files at a time that you wanted)..but I never learned how to make Cdex title the tracks like WMP will! The gentleman who was talking about using that feature is right; it puts you right into Windows Media..and starts the "ripping" process. Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
CD Ripping Question
Hi list: Am wondering if it's possible to (when using "Windows Media (or maybe it's "windows)..to rip CDs)..to just rip the cuts that you want, as opposed to ripping the entire CD? Let me explain; then you can tell me if this thing is actually using "Windows Media"..or the Windows utility; I put the CD in the drive; then it'll ask me what I want to do; if I want to rip, I'll choose )Rip with Windows Media"..then the ripping process begins. Aw but maybe I don't want to put every track on..just one; can this be done using a screenreader? In my case, the scrreenreader is Jaws 11; the Operating System is Windows XP Home edition. If this is something that can't be done, no "biggie"..just wondering if it can be accomplished without too much muss of fuss...thanks! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: A Total Recorder Question
Success! It worked! This all started when this particular tune wouldn't play in one of the music rooms at a site called VIP Conduit! I had heard that, sometimes by changing the bit rate, a file would then play! Oh but I never knew how to do it (I know some people have "Gold Wave"..and do file conversions that way. Then I remembered that I had heard that Total Recorder would do this; since I'm on this PC Audio list, I figured I'd see if there was anybody here that could explain how this process was done! Thank you all for your indulgence! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: A Total Recorder Question
Oh..no I didn't! Let me try that..and will get back to ya! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: A Total Recorder Question
I spoke too soon; I can get as far as doing the control-O to open and then look for my file. But then..once I've found the file, "Alt-F" does nothing! What am I doing wrong? Tom Kaufman (aka Tomcat) To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: A Total Recorder Question
Yes! Yes! Yes! This is what I was looking for (and apparently wasn't asking it right)..now then..if I want to change the bit rate of a file, do these same instructions generally apply? Thanks! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: A Total Recorder Question
More info: yes..I know where the file is saved..I may have even figured out how to get to it with Total Recorder opened..but I haven't figured out what to do once I get to my file. Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: A Total Recorder Question
Hello Milton and list: The file in question is an MP3 file. My copy of Total Recorder is registered; all I need to understand is: how do I get to a file (that I didn't record, using "Total Recorder"..and how do I change the bit rate! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: A Total Recorder Question
I'm talking about a file that I have on my external hard drive; I have it in a folder..what I'd like to do is to change the bit rate. But how do I connect it with "Total Recorder?" This file is in no way connected with Total Recorder. Hopefully I have cleared this up! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: A Total Recorder Question
But that's the thing: how do I "load the file into "Total Recorder?" Please forgive me for showing my ignorance..but I'm just not understanding the procedure of loading a file into Total Recorder! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: A Total Recorder Question
Um..afraid this doesn't tell me much; let me explain further: what I want to do is to take an already existing file that I have on my computer (actually it's on my external drive)..and change the bit rate. If this can be done in Total Recorder 7 (standard)..what do I do to make this magic happen? Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: strange total recorder problem
Oh yes I do (I only have the one soundcard)..but yes..I get everything. Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: strange total recorder problem
I've found that (and your situation may be way different than mine)..but If I have it set to "What You Hear"..I can record most anything I need to record! Again..your situation may be different as I am using Total Recorder 7 (Standard)..but this is what works for me as far as recording things from Winamp, Windows Media..whatever. Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: A Total Recorder Question
Oops..my mistake! Am running Total Recorder 7 (standard).sorry about that--smile..yes..I know that there are differences between the "standard" and pro) editions of TR..although I don't know what those differences are! Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: A Total Recorder Question
Okay..guess my question is this: how do I get a file that I already have on my computer into "Total Recorder" to convert it (or do what I want, be it raise or lower the bit rate ETC? Tom Kaufman To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
