Line - in I understand the Zen V Plus has a line-in connection. Would the following be possible. Play a cassette audio book while recording by the Zen V Plus then transfer the recorded data to the computer and create a CD copy of the audio book.Thanks. brucepfliegernkk@yahoo.com Line - in I understand the Zen V Plus has a line-in connection. Would the following be possible. Play a cassette audio book while recording by the Zen V Plus then transfer the recorded data to... » Read More Line - in I understand the Zen V Plus has a line-in connection. Would the following be possible. Play a cassette audio book while recording by the Zen V Plus then transfer the recorded data to the computer and create a CD copy of the audio book.Thanks. brucepfliegernkk@yahoo.com « Show Less
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How did you upload the music from the Zen to the computer? Any special software required?
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I use windows explorer, just like any USB drive.There is software included. ZEN V Series Media ExplorerYou may download it here: http://us.creative.com/support/downloads/welcome.asp?action=next
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Thought of that too but not in the instructions. You can copy from mp3 to CD. So, I would try to copy from record to mp3 first and then take mp3 to copy to CD. It is still good. Get speakers and plug into back for bigger better sound. I love it with that!
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I have the Zen Mosaic (the Wal-Mart version) and have been very pleased with it. This version has no radio or speaker but that really doesn't bother me. My concern is what happens when the Lithium Ion battery finally wears out. I have looked at the unit and can see no way to replace the battery. Many searchs on the web yielded no info about buying a "spare" battery for the Zen Mosaic. I just wonder if I will have to buy a new player when my Mosaic's battery dies. Does anyone know anything about this?
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I have not tried that, but I have done it the other way around ... cassette to CD. I have found the unit to be very versatile and I've been very pleased with it. Note, however, that I am not a music or stereo equipment aficionado.
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I use it play into my PC so I can convert cassettes to mp3s. To do so, I use RCA outputs (color wires) into a capture device (EZ Cap available at Amazon). Things work fine. So to answer your question everything will sound fine but you need to look at what can be plugged into your receiver. What wires go into stereo receivers these days. Take a look at what jacks are on your receiver and then do an Internet search for the manual for this tape deck (I'm not at work now to see what is on the back). If they match, you are in business, if not, go to Radio Shack or Best Buy and ask them what connectors might be needed to make the wiring compatibile (old to new). That is your only concern. I use it play into my PC so I can convert cassettes to mp3s. To do so, I use RCA outputs (color wires) into a capture device (EZ Cap available at Amazon). Things work fine. So to answer your question everything will sound fine but you need to look at what can be plugged into your receiver. What wires go into stereo receivers these days. Take a look at what jacks are on your receiver and then do an Internet search for the manual for this tape deck (I'm not at work now to see what is on the back). If they match, you are in business, if not, go to Radio Shack or Best Buy and ask them what... » Read More I use it play into my PC so I can convert cassettes to mp3s. To do so, I use RCA outputs (color wires) into a capture device (EZ Cap available at Amazon). Things work fine. So to answer your question everything will sound fine but you need to look at what can be plugged into your receiver. What wires go into stereo receivers these days. Take a look at what jacks are on your receiver and then do an Internet search for the manual for this tape deck (I'm not at work now to see what is on the back). If they match, you are in business, if not, go to Radio Shack or Best Buy and ask them what connectors might be needed to make the wiring compatibile (old to new). That is your only concern. « Show Less
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Update: I've just tried it with both Roxio and AVS and neither recognize the device as audio. Elgato software does not give you the option of recording strictly the audio portion. You could still create a video file through Elgato, then convert the video file to audio, then edit the sound properties in another program like Roxio. There are audio only devices and software available from Amazon for converting LPs and cassette tapes. I've even seen a cassette player pc device that plugs directly into your usb, although I'm not sure if it's still available. Your computer should already come with an "audio in" mini plug, when used with a mini-plug to RCA audio jacks "Y" cable connected to the cassette's audio out would work just as well. To use it with a turntable you would need a pre-amplifier, unless the turntable comes with one built-in, otherwise the sound would be way too low to use. Sorry about the first answer but I assumed it would work. There may be a video accessory that allows audio only but not the Elgato.
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Does this have a LINE-IN Recording function? (sorry for the repetition from the audio output section)
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I use iTunes to organize and convert my music to MP3s and then drag and drop the music into my Zen. Although if you are ripping music straight from the CD, use the Creative Media Explorer for that, it's a lot simpler and you can rip it straight from your CD to your Zen
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The only way I have used this turntable has been to input from vinyl directly into iTunes on my computer (a MAC running 10.6.8) via USB - sometimes via a free download called 'EZ Vinyl Converter' and sometimes, when I wanted to do some tweeking, via Audicity (also a free download). I have been very satisfied with the turntable for that purpose. But I'm afraid I haven't tried playing directly from the turntable into an audio system. Sorry if this is no help for your situation.
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Yes, you can copy from cassette to CD. You can also record from CD to cassette. Unless you monitor the recording process when recording from cassette or LP records you lose search capabilities on the CD. By default, the recorder will record the side 1 of the cassette as the first item (song) on the CD and side 2 of the cassette as item 2 (song). Thus you end up with a CD with 2 songs on it; song 1 contains the entire side one of the cassette and song 2 contains the entire side 2 of the cassette. With a commercially produced CD you can go to any song on the CD using your players search function. Unless you monitor your recording process to stop and start recording after each song you will not be able to effectively use the search capability. By stopping and restarting recording after each song you restore search capability and your CD will be searchable just like the commercially produced CDs. This is the only shortcoming that I have discovered with the TEAC CD recorder. It is of sturdy design and well crafted. I have hundreds of LP albums and cassettes to transfer to CD. So far the unit has operated flawlessly. My CDs play on everything I've tried providing I don't forget to finalize the CD after recording; a very simple process. If you don't finalize the disc it can still be played on the TEAC unit. You can even add more material to the CD. Once the CD is finalized you can no longer record on it. I hope this answers your concerns. I would not hesitate to buy this unit again. I did a lot of research prior to finding the TEAC LP-R550USB CD Recorder. I am convinced that this recorder is the best value on the market, both cost wise and ease of use.
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Hello RR Mason,To Answer your questions I've got to say Yes to all. This unit has 2 sets of in/out "Monitor/Record" jacks.By having a Tape Player/Recorder connected to #1 and CD Recorder/Player connected to #2 it is as simpleas either monitor #1 with #2 or vice versa, or record to both devices, by monitoring a third source, (i.e.) phono, tuner, aux. Personally I havn't set mine up to do this, but I'm sure it would work if I did. Hope this helps. Best of Luck. Sonicman
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I have to agree with what Eric said, I've done tape player recordings and they came out pretty good. I have a tape player that I plugged into the Sound Card, I tweaked the recording adjustments and it came out great. You can do so much with the card, I'm just a tinkerer and it was easy to use. I mostly use my card for playing music, gaming and chatting on-line.
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Hi Andrew, I am new at these gadgets. How do you transfer DVDs on Vision W or Archos 604? My interest is simply to watch DVDs and listen to music on long flights; I do not need any recordings. Also, can I use Bose quiet comfort headset with these systems? Will greatly appreciate your response. Thanks. Dinesh.
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I also bought a zen v, and literaly, in 3 days it was no longer working. It always froze immediately on startup and then died from not being able to charge. I ordered a sansa e250 and am hoping it will be much better. After my experience, I will never want a Creative zen product again.
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You should definitely go with the Zen Nano, which I also own. Don't forget that with the Zen you can listen to FM stations, record from any radio source. I am sure you have some old tapes you wish to put on CD. Well the Zen Nano will get that done in a flash. Besides, the Zen can also be used as a memory drive. You can save your papers and presentations on it. Always leave a few bites avalaible for this purpose. You can save picture files on it as well. This player does so much than the Ipods and the price is beneath forgivable. Finally, aren't the Ipods too popular? Once you show up with the headphone people already know you're carrying an Ipod. I just hate that. You should definitely go with the Zen Nano, which I also own. Don't forget that with the Zen you can listen to FM stations, record from any radio source. I am sure you have some old tapes you wish to put on CD. Well the Zen Nano will get that done in a flash. Besides, the Zen can also be used as a memory drive. You can save your papers and presentations on it. Always leave a few bites avalaible for this purpose. You can save picture files on it as well. This player does so much than the Ipods and the price is beneath forgivable. Finally, aren't the Ipods too popular? Once you show up with... » Read More You should definitely go with the Zen Nano, which I also own. Don't forget that with the Zen you can listen to FM stations, record from any radio source. I am sure you have some old tapes you wish to put on CD. Well the Zen Nano will get that done in a flash. Besides, the Zen can also be used as a memory drive. You can save your papers and presentations on it. Always leave a few bites avalaible for this purpose. You can save picture files on it as well. This player does so much than the Ipods and the price is beneath forgivable. Finally, aren't the Ipods too popular? Once you show up with the headphone people already know you're carrying an Ipod. I just hate that. « Show Less
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The difference between the two is the Zen Nano Plus has direct cd recording. I don't know for sure why there is such a big price difference but my guess would be that the Zen Nano isn't produced anymore (the Zen Nano Plus is an upgrade) and so there's a limited quantity.
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Mac users:If you have a cable that connects to the headphone port from your amp or cassette deck at one end and to the audio input at the other end that's all you need ... other than Audacity (free).I have converted lots of audio tapes and cassettes as well as vinyls to CD.You can turn the full recordings done the first time into separate tracks for your CD in Audacity.