tech sectiontech sectionThe Sony Walkman NWZ-E435F MP3 player functions as a music and video player, radio and photo viewer. Connecting the player to your computer allows you to use it in Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) mode. In MTP mode, you can transfer content to and from the player. Depending on the software you have running or on how you connect the player to the computer, you may receive an MTP error message.
Recording audio files using your digital voice recorder is easy, but converting them to MP3 files is a bit more tricky. Using Audacity, a free audio editor, you can quickly convert the raw audio files from your recorder to MP3 files. The software also allows you to select from advanced options such as bitrate, variable speed and channel mode.
As taxi drivers and lost people around the world will attest, GPS devices can really come in handy for getting where you need to go. If you're looking to get one, TomTom and Garmin are among the most popular brands. Various models from the two companies typically have comparable basic features, including voice commands, text to speech and an option for hands-free calling via Bluetooth. Varying models come with additional bells and whistles that may lure you to one side or another, but the final decision really comes down to personal preference -- and perhaps location.
Provo Craft's Cricut line of personal electronic cutters accepts the company's line of plug-in cartridges, making it possible to cut and print fonts and graphics for crafts, cakes, classrooms and collectibles. To give you access to your cartridge library instead of only one unit at a time, Provo Craft introduced the Cricut Jukebox accessory. Working with the PC-based Cricut DesignStudio software, you can use Jukebox to mix elements from multiple cartridges in your designs and cut them without switching cartridges.
Although all MP3 player devices accept headphones and earpieces, whether you use an iPod, Zune or even a mobile smartphone, not all headphone jacks are precisely the same shape and size. If you attempt to use headphones or an earpiece that isn't compatible with your device, the accessory may become stuck in the device's port.
Sony's NWZ-S545RED can store up to 16GB of music and video files and features a battery life up to 42 hours. However, the unit is an older one and no longer in production; even though Sony still supports the device's software, there is little Sony can do regarding warranties and repair. If your NWZ-S545RED is not charging, a simple fix may allow the player to start charging again.
Portable music players are as at home in modern home theater systems as on the road or in the gym. These devices easily hold thousands of MP3 songs, have access to Internet radio stations and may even be able to play video content. As a result, it's important to select the right audio/video receiver for your media system, should you have one of these MP3-based devices as a centerpiece.
RockChip Firmware files -- assigned the file extension RFW -- are essential to the function of firmware inside certain MP3 and MP4 music players. The term "firmware" refers to the basic software that manages data inside an electronic device and allows it operate; without it, a player cannot manage its music files.
MP3 players offer the convenience of storing and playing thousands of songs on a handheld device. But MP3 players do not offer unlimited capacity; some can only store several gigabytes’ worth of songs. In these cases, when you begin to run out of room on your MP3 player, you must delete some old files prior to adding any new ones. If, however, you receive an “In Use or Write Protected” error when attempting to delete folders and files, the error may stem from several causes.
MP3 files and other digital audio may appear to be recorded at very different audio levels, especially if all the files come from different sources. This variation can result in a disjointed listening experience. Many more complex digital audio players include automatic gain adjustment, which normalizes the sound somewhat. For playback on other devices, you may need to adjust the gain on the file itself.
While it's well known that advertisements pay for the content you want to watch on television or the internet, it can still be annoying to watch the same advertisement over and over when you're checking out a favorite show. If you regularly use the MSNBC Video Player and want to find a way to disable the ads that come along with every piece of content, you'll find a solution in a plug-in for the Firefox browser. Once you install it, you'll have to use Firefox as your Internet browser to keep blocking ads.
Many models of Samsung TVs include methods for playing media files from external sources, such as USB drives and PC computers via local network. Originally branded Wiselink, this feature offers various levels of compatibility depending on your particular model of TV. In 2008, Samsung rebranded Wiselink as Media Play, also widening support for alternate types of video files.
Microsoft's Zune allows you to store up to 10 hours of high-definition video or 8,000 songs, providing you with a near-endless source of entertainment. The Zune's battery typically lasts for eight-and-a-half hours when playing video and 33 hours when playing music. When the battery level gets low, Microsoft offers several ways to charge your device, including a USB cable, AC adapter and car pack.
If your LG MP3 player is stuck loading music onto the device, you aren't able to listen to music until you get the MP3 player unstuck. Once you have resolved the problem, determine its underlying cause to prevent it from recurring and disrupting your MP3 listening experience in the future.
GPX MP3 players include two different modes. The GPX MP3 player can use either Microsoft’s Media Transfer Protocol or USB to interface with your computer. You can switch between the two modes to use the GPX with different applications on your computer. You can use Windows Media Player to download music to your device in MTP mode or switch to USB mode and use it like a normal USB storage device.
The 3G2 media format is used by cell phones and can contain audio, video or both. You may need to convert your MP3 files to 3G2 files to play them or use them as ring tones on your cellphone. Many freely downloadable audio conversion utilities can change MP3 files into 3G2 files on your computer. You can transfer the converted 3G2 file to your cellphone after performing the conversion on your computer.
Putting together plays requires a lot of preparation time when it comes to the set. Different scenes often require different pieces of scenery and props. Making the set pieces and coordinating the transport of them will need to be planned well in advance. These pieces need to be lightweight so stage hands can quickly move them in and out in between scenes. A booth can be used on stage for several elements during a play. It can be a phone booth, a kissing booth, a carnival booth or a ticket booth. Create a booth out of a cardboard box so…
Rhapsody is free file management software that allows you to manage songs stored on your computer's hard drive. With a paid Rhapsody subscription, you also have unlimited access to more than 13 million of your favorite songs, from the latest artists. These songs can be played as much as you like, from your home computer or any remote computer that has Internet access. As a paying Rhapsody subscriber, you can also listen to and transfer Rhapsody songs to your Gigaware MP3 player. At the time of publication, a Rhapsody subscription costs $9.99 per month.
Various mobile phones, cameras and multimedia devices record videos in the MP4 format. If your device records video in high definition, the resulting file size for the video can be very large. To send an MP4 to others via email or file transfer, you may need to compress the video to reduce its file size. Various programs let you compress the MP4 using a preset quality levels, resolution or custom file size. Compressing the video, however, will reduce its quality level.
VLC is a free media player that is developed by the VideoLAN open-source project. The application is distributed in editions for Mac, Windows and Linux operating systems. Although it is engineered to open and play media, VLC can essentially convert a digital video by exporting different versions of it in various output formats. While no output format is superior to another, certain options may be better given the intended use for the exported digital video.
When you have your entire music collection on your MP3 player, it's easy to connect it to your stereo when you want to listen to music around the house. Most MP3 players connect to the speakers via a cord between the headphone jack and the line-in jack, though some models may come with special stereo connections. If your system has an audible hum over the music, the problem might be with the connection, but it might also be with the stereo system itself.
The Sony Walkman NWZ-E345 not only plays audio files, such as MP3 and AAC files, it also plays MPEG-4, WMV and AVC video files. It holds 16 GB of media, and can play 30 hours of music or four hours of video before you have to recharge the battery. If your NWZ-E345 stops working, you can open it and try to find the problem. However, you may void the warranty, making you responsible for the cost of any future repairs.
Advertising is everywhere, even on media players such as Apple's iPod touch and Microsoft's Zune. Businesses have been advertising to media-player users since 2005, when Burger King began releasing video ads playable on the iPod. Apple and Microsoft offer mobile advertising programs for connecting to people using apps and games on mobile platforms.
If you've recorded a great game featuring a star player, there may come a time when you want to use the video to spotlight that player's great moves. To do this, you can enlist the help of Final Cut Pro's mask shape and keyframe tools, which allow you to create a spotlight effect with very little fuss.
If you have a 3-D-capable TV, an HDMI cable, and a device that is capable of outputting content, then you have all of the necessary tools to make your television display 3-D images. The 3-D technology requires devices that are capable of transmitting specific types of data, and those devices must be connected to one another with a specific type of cable that can transmit the high-definition signal required for 3-D playback. With this setup in place, you will be able to view your 3-D media.
VBScript, a subset of Visual Basic, allows anyone to create useful applications that interact with Windows. If you write VBScript programs that use audio, you may need to view the properties of an MP3 file. Compressed MP3s are small, but they still take up disk space. Knowing how much space an MP3 consumes may determine how your VBS programming logic flows. Using the Windows Scripting FileSystemObject, you can create a short VBScript that tells you the file length of any MP3.
The MP3 file format allow users to download and store digital music. While it is strictly used for audio formats, MP3s can streamline your entire music collection. Although MP3 songs may be played on your computer, you may also connect an MP3 player to a Viore television to enjoy your playlist at home or at a friend’s house. Connecting an MP3 player to a Viore television follows the same guidelines as connecting any two digital devices together.
Personal audio players have become extremely popular since the development of Apple's iPod in the early 2000s. With a relatively simple microcontroller, operating system, USB, audio jacks and onboard storage, most modern MP3 players have no moving parts, and very uncomplicated software. Troubleshooting these devices is usually a matter of allowing the software to refresh itself, using various manual methods. When an MP3 appears to be "skipping," the problem can be narrowed down very quickly.
The Sylvania MP3 player is compatible with several types of music files, including WMA and OGG formats. The device may become frozen during use, making music playback impossible. You can look to one of several possible causes to resolve the issue and unfreeze the MP3 player.
The Roblox multi-player online game allows you to create a completely customizable gaming experience. You can add characters and build games with objects, materials and shapes. To further customize your game, you can add sounds to different objects with MP3 files.
You can use the Windows Live Movie Maker program on your Windows 7 computer to shorten the frames per second (FPS) of your MP4 video. This feature is ideal for situations where you need to slow down something that is moving too quickly, or if you are making a video that requires a slow-motion shot of a particular scene. The resulting edited video can then be saved as a new file, leaving the original in its unaltered state.
Seeburg was a popular producer of preamplifiers for jukeboxes in the '50s and '60s, and the preamp was mounted on the amp chassis. The purpose of a preamp is to boost the signal strength of an audio input and prepare it to be increased by the amplifier. In most modern stereo systems, the preamp is located inside the receiver to save space, but some systems still require a separate preamp component. A Seeburg preamp can be connected between the audio input and the amplifier of a stereo system.
Although Apple's iTunes software directly interfaces only with a small number of personal media players, which doesn't include SanDisk's Sansa MP3 Players, you can transfer music files from your iTunes collection to your Sansa player. To transfer files you must determine what files your Sansa player supports and use iTunes to convert your media files into the correct format. Alternatively, you can use third-party software to make your Sansa MP3 player show up in iTunes.
At the time of publication, United States consumer electronics company Coby Electronics Corp. manufactures 17 MP3 players. They range from basic, rudimentary models to elaborate ones with liquid crystal display (LCD) touchscreens, built-in cameras and video playback capability. However, they all share some basic features and can be easy to use.
The only way to get any music on a Sony Walkman MP3 player is using a computer. If you're unable to transfer music to your player, there's no way to enjoy your favorite tunes on-the-go. What may cause connection or transfer problems between your computer and Walkman may vary; however, a few tips can help you get your favorite music on your player.
SPI MP3 players allow you to use the native file management tools in Mac OS X to load files onto the device. The SPI MP3 player works similar to a USB flash drive once connected to your computer so you can quickly drag and drop files directly into the MP3 player's storage folder.
Whether you're using a Coby video or music MP3 player, a computer is essential for not only charging the device but uploading files. IMacs use Mac OS X operating systems. Although they're compatible with some Coby MP3 players, occasionally you'll run into some connection problems that require solutions such as using a different USB port.
"Bose TriPort" is the term used for the ear cushion design of a pair of over-the-ear headphones from the United States-based audio electronics manufacturer Bose Corp. – specifically, the AE2. The HD 448 is a comparable product from Sennheiser, a competing audio electronics company headquartered in Germany. The HD 448 is one of the company's lower-end over-the-ear headphones.
An advantage of Sony Walkman MP3 players is that you can take them wherever you go to enjoy your favorite forms of entertainment, including videos and music. However, a battery that isn't holding a charge can cause the player to shut down unexpectedly. Knowing and understanding the reason behind this problem can be beneficial for improving your player's performance.
Tumblr allows you to add custom HTML code to your blog's sidebar. Using this feature, you can make your blog play an MP3 file automatically without relying on Flash-based music players or streaming video and music websites that may display advertisements on your blog or slow browsers down. Upload an MP3 file to an online server, or use a link to an MP3 file found online and add a brief block of code to your blog to play a song for people who visit your blog.
Your Sony Walkman MP3 player comes bundled with Content Transfer, a file transfer program that loads audio tracks from your computer into the music player. The program is built into the player’s internal memory along with the Sony Walkman operation guide. Content Transfer launches automatically after you connect the MP3 player to your computer.
Some Sony Walkman MP3 players let you transfer entire playlists to your Walkman. Playlists let you select a group of songs and bundle them together as one list, so you always hear those songs when selecting that playlist. Sony recommends using Windows Media Player to create and transfer playlists to your Walkman. Before updating the playlist on your Walkman, you must update the playlist in Windows Media Player. Syncing the playlist with your Walkman updates it, adding new songs without transferring additional copies of songs already on the playlist.
To enjoy your favorite entertainment, you need your Sony MP3 player to charge or else the device will shut down automatically before you can even use it. It can take a few hours for a Sony MP3 player to fully charge; however, if your device isn't charging, knowing the cause can help solve the problem.
The Trio brand refers to a range of electronic devices, including tablets and MP3 players, developed by the electronics manufacturer Mach Speed Technologies. One of the problems commonly reported by users of Trio MP3 players is a tendency to freeze while in use. A frozen Trio MP3 can be attributable to various common issues, such as low battery power or corrupt files.
Bose Corporation and Klipsch Audio Technologies, both based in the United States, are primarily focused on the development and production of audio devices and accessories. Among Klipsch headphone products, one of the more popular is the S4 in-ear headphone set, which made its debut in 2009. Perhaps the best comparison with a Bose headphone offering is the Bose IE2. The Klipsch headphones hold the advantage due to less expensive pricing and more than one color option.
Whether it's for podcasting, Internet radio or some other purpose, you may find a time when you want to use a certain MP3 audio track without the curse words that come with it. If you have a Mac, chances are good that you have the iLife software as well, meaning you can use GarageBand to edit out the curse words on your audio track.
Although Craig MP3 players allow you to enjoy your favorite entertainment including music and videos wherever you go, occasionally, the player may run into problems that may diminish its performance. Problems may vary with different causes; however, performing some troubleshooting steps and guidelines may solve them safely without damaging or erasing uploaded content.
You can easily access and use MP3 music files just about everywhere in the digital world, including on a computer's hard drive and on the Internet. Most modern mobile phone devices also support MP3 playback capabilities. However, if you are away from your home computer or don't have access to the Internet for streaming music, you may want to use your phone as a medium for listening to your favorite songs, instead. You have at least five methods you can attempt to try to load MP3 files on your phone.
The most widely used Real Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) client software is the Adobe Flash Player. To connect a Flash Player to an RTMP stream, you must have the URL for a Flash Media or other server that is streaming media. You can connect to a Flash Media server by entering the RTMP URL into the code block in the HTML page.
The quality of an MP4 video is dramatically lowered when background noise competes with the true sound and muffles what should be plainly heard. Apply a few effortless tricks to win the battle against unwanted noise.
