evonb Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Ok, first off, I confess to being less than knowledgeable about uploading to my NH900. I usually do realtime transfers of audio books, etc. from my CD player, my tape player or my laptop. I haven't had any problem with this using the digital connection cord, it just takes forever...So here are my two problems:1. Our public library has introduced free downloads of audio books. I tried to do a transfer of the downloaded files using the USB connection cord. The program the library supports to download the files is Overdrive. They are played back on Windows Media player. The files are WMA files and require a device supporting a bit rate of 32 kbps. The Media Player recognizes the NH900, but the files didn't transfer. After fiddling for an hour or more, I tried transferring the files to SonicStage, or at least I tried to open one of the files within SonicStage. They seem to be "hidden" from that software. Maybe the WMA files are not compatible with SonicStage and the MiniDisk?2. I attempted to troubleshoot to see if I could download something else. I tried to transfer a music file (wav and mp3) from the Media Player to the NH900 again using the USB connection to see if there was a physical problem. The device was recognized and seemed to transfer the file -- at least the Rec symbol came on and the read out seemed to indicate that the file was transferring. However, at the end I unhooked the NH900 and hit enter. Nothing. The disc, which was blank/erased now read "No Track". I tried and tried different files, and the same thing happened. I finally gave in, recognizing that the computer gods zapped me again, and staggered off for the solace of a diet Pepsi.Any pointers, suggestions, etc., will be greatly appreciated that correct the error of my ways.Edwinna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATELETRONICS Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 you cant use windows media player for transfer. you must use sonic stage. open the ttransfer window and the inport the tracks then push the transfer button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evonb Posted October 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 you cant use windows media player for transfer. you must use sonic stage. open the ttransfer window and the inport the tracks then push the transfer button.Ok, I opened Sonic Stage and pulled down the import menu, but Sonic Stage can't find any files in Windows Media Player or in Overview. I now suspect that Microsoft has put a block on transferring out of these programs. I still can't download anything onto my Mini-disk using the USB cable.....Thanks for you instructions.Edwinna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Hello,The optimal way to put music files on your NH900 is Sonicstage or Simple Burner; Windows Media Player cannot facilitate this. I'm not sure how you got Sonicstage to "find any files in Windows Media Player or in Overview." I suggest you start by putting some wma, mp3, etc files on the Desktop (an easily accessible location via the drop down menu when you choose files via Music Source > Import Music Files) and then try and transfer those to your NH900. Please re-read your instruction manual for assistance with transferring music files to your unit via Sonicstage. I find it amazing you still move music around via real-time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raintheory Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 (edited) Your best bet would be to use either SonicStage 3.4 or SonicStage CP (4). Edited October 18, 2006 by raintheory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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evonb Posted October 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Hello,The optimal way to put music files on your NH900 is Sonicstage or Simple Burner; Windows Media Player cannot facilitate this. I'm not sure how you got Sonicstage to "find any files in Windows Media Player or in Overview." I suggest you start by putting some wma, mp3, etc files on the Desktop (an easily accessible location via the drop down menu when you choose files via Music Source > Import Music Files) and then try and transfer those to your NH900. Please re-read your instruction manual for assistance with transferring music files to your unit via Sonicstage. I find it amazing you still move music around via real-time. Thank you all for your suggestions! I have installed the latest SonicStage software. This seems to have made the difference. I can now transfer files that are imported into it to my Mini-disk player. And this version of software "found" the audio book files I downloaded from our public library website in Media Player and imported them into SonicStage. However, when I hit on transfer, a box popped up that said the files were unrecognizable. I really think Overdrive and Microsoft have put some sort of coding with these files. They can only be burned to CD or transferred to selected devices (which do NOT include iPods let alone the Mini-disk player). So I have the option of burning each book part to a CD and THEN importing the CD to SonicStage and THEN transfer to my Mini-Disk player. All this testing has been a great way to avoid working. Again, thanks for all your insigts.Edwinna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raintheory Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 You can skip SonicStage after burning them to CD if you'd like by using SimpleBurner (available in the downloads section here).SimpleBurner will transfer directly from CD>Hi-MD without having to import the files thru SonicStage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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