Can you record CD's directly, or must you go through the computer? Some of the other, smaller Creative mp3 players allow you to record CD's, cassettes, etc. directly from the playing source--does this have that capability? Can you record CD's directly, or must you go through the computer? Some of the other, smaller Creative mp3 players allow you to record CD's, cassettes, etc. directly from the playing... » Read More Can you record CD's directly, or must you go through the computer? Some of the other, smaller Creative mp3 players allow you to record CD's, cassettes, etc. directly from the playing source--does this have that capability? « Show Less
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When you install the software for the Zen (not the stupid Yahoo Music Engine), it'll give you the option of ripping your CD's directly to your player, so yes.
447981
You will always need the computer to transfer whatever you want. The only direct way is with the voice recorder, and I know that is not what you meant by direct.
1315073
Perhaps I am too simplistic, but I think the obvious answer is that since you can only record to a CD, the output is Digital. You cannot record to the tape or phonograph portions of the unit.
1481222
After you sync it to your computer it accepts different kinds of music files, not just MP3; in fact, I understand it can store video files though I don't know why you would (with that tiny screen.) I have 2 of these MP3 players, and I use the EasyRip option to copy CDs onto the MP3 player -- even though it takes up more memory than the MP3 file format. You can also listen to and record radio programs. I don't know if this answers your question, though.
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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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Yes, you can play a CD & record it to a USB flash drive. I have all of my CD's on flash drives, which I downloaded from my computer. I simply choose a flash drive & play it back in the Teac in the shuffle mode, which is what I used to do with my old Sony 400 CD player. This is far superior in both sound quality and convenience.
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They record and record over on my Sony tape/disc player, not in a computer. Hope that helps.
878708
If I am understanding your question correctly, yes you can burn a cd containing MP3 files and it will play. I do it all of the time. I hope this answers you question. I believe you can also save them to a flash drive and play them as there is a usb port. I haven't tried that yet though.
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I use mainly to record my own CDs from other CDs, albums, 45s and cassettes. The few times I have recorded from computer to CD, I have had no issues
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charles you can't record over music on this disc once you burn them they are not re-writable disc if they are blank you can record music on them/and you can also copy photo's from your comp on them CHARLES IF YOUR GONNA RECORD FROM A COMPUTER MAKE SURE THE WRITE SPEED ON COMP MATCHES THE DISC WRITE SPEED AS ONE OF MY COMPS DOES'NT BURN THEM AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHANGE SPEEDS NO MATTER WHAT I TRY NOTHIN WORKS GOOD LUCK CHARLES I REMEMBERED ONE OTHER THING FROM A COMPUTER YOU CAN RECORD SHORT VIDEO'S ON THESE DICCS TOO
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Not sure - I have not tried recording anything yet, but I believe the site specified that it recorded directly to digital file. You could then transfer (burn) to a cd.Good luck!
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I don't really know. I have only recorded onto a CD and I don't believe you can record any other way. However, there is a way to connect to your computer, so there may be some options I am not aware of.
1700735
We have only recorded from VHS to DVD. When you are recording you can watch the VHS. I don't know why you couldn't just watch VHS or DVDs. Not sure about CDs.
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Well, I bought mine a few days ago and recorded some voice /guitar at home. The recorder was easy to use and the results sound clean. It is very easy to transfer into my Mac and to burn a CD. However my CD will not play in my Sony sound system and I was very disappointed to find that the CD is only usable in a computer. I am not at all tech savvy and at age 75, I probably never will be. I even put the wav files through a software that changed them to AIFF bu all I get is a loud buzz from my CD player. Does this sound right?
1335160
You can play a tape or you can record to a blank tape. Does that answer your question?
518343
I doubt it ! I never tried but I think it is a one way recorder ! Tape to your pc and then burn to cd !
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Have not tried it myself but no you can record a CD or radio program to a tape only with this unit according to the instruction sheet.
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No. The older model had cassette players on them so you could record from one cassette to the other. I don't remember if you could record from the turntable and cd's. But this model has no cassette players.