Does this require Windows Media Player to manage Media? Does this use WMP to manage media?
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With the Sony players, you can use Windows Media if you want...it's compatible. However, it doesn't force you to. If you prefer, you can also use a simple drag-and-drop with folders, like a mass storage device.
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Hi Phil It works with wmp, but not with iTunes in the same way. You could make and name a folder on the desktop, then drag a playlist into the folder then copy it to the Cowon, but dropping it into the cowon's music folder. Incidently the Cowon recognises 64gig SD cards and I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't recognise the new 128gb micro sd cards
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okay, mine (sound) is working on WMP without downloaded anything...who knows? but not RP, i won't use it for these... thanks.
1839022
You cannot create playlists on-the-fly on the device - you have to use either Winamp or Windows Media Player to create and transfer them (or Napster, actually). Amazingly, Sony's new "Media Manager" cannot create playlists, or even import them.
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I do sync mine via windows media player and have never had a problem. Might be defective.
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You need to set up DLNA on your Windows box, then You need a media player that is DLNA compatible
817643
not exactly,there are drivers to install.I am using windows media center. it works best.it takes some determination to get the latest drivers.
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I would also like to know about this. In addition will it work with Windows Media Center?
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I'm not sure, as I have not used Windows media. I have only loaded music using my itunes library. I would perhaps check on the Apple website to see what is says about Windows media and the iPod shuffle, as whatever you can do withe the land-based iod shuffle, you can do with this iPod.
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All I used it with was .ts files [MPEG], recorded on my computer with NPVR [http://www.nextpvr.com/], which is a free, open source video scheduler and recorder. I didn't even try it with anything else. I can only assume that it would handle the WMC formats fine.
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I had the same problem, the instructions stink! I thought that something would come up that would guide me as to what to do, duh! I am not great at electronic know-how, but I finally figured out that you need a program, like Windows Media, to work the thing, it has no program of its own. I opened up Windows Media Player and clicked on Sync. Then it showed the MP player and I figured it out from there.
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I also agree with R. Davis It's a "plug & play" But you'll need software to do any burning. Playback no problem with windows media.
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So you can have an external drive? I don't see why not. There is a mini USB port on the player.It will play mp4's sequentially, the same with pics and music. It may have plug and play capabilities... TommyD
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Yes. When the player is plugged into the computer you can download the player's program Media Go. It will sync with your Windows Media Player so that it has all your music listed for you to choose and sync to the player.
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I don't own either, so I'm not sure, but it uses a usb dongle and functions just like a full keyboard with my laptop. I can control Windows Media player, cut and paste (ctrl+c, ctrl+v, etc.)... Hope that helps some.
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Zune is very easy to use - and no WMP is a standalone software and only syncs to plays for sure devices, like Archos, creative (for example)Install the zune software, and just use it to find your files and import them. They will still be in WMP. The Zune software is a lot more sophisticated, and I think you will like it.
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Windows Media Player plays .mov, you probably just need to download the most recent version. It's Apple Quicktime format fyi.