adjustable playback speed available? Is it possible to adjust the playback speed for audio files (ie. 1.5x, 2x, etc). This comes in handly when listening to audio books and other spoken-word media.
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I don't have an audio book on mine yet, but for a song, there is a play speed option when you hold down the right side of the screen for an extra 2 seconds. It can be set to 0(default), 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5. Not sure what speeds they correspond to. Since audio books are part of the Music library options, I would guess this option is also available for audio books.I have firm-ware version 2.01US, so you might have to upgrade if your player has an older firmware. I didn't remember seeing the audio books option in the earlier firmware.
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I have the Iriver spinn this has excellent options to change your playback speed however you are not able to adjust the tone with the Iriver spinn
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Hi Jayne, I have not used for audio books but, I have downloaded audio lectures and bible studies, so I would think there would be no problemKathy
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With the proper application yes. As there are many providers of audio-books you would have to download the correct app to view them.
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Not that I'm aware of. The playback features are pretty basic. They haven't update firmware in quite a while, don't know if this feature will ever be available.
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All audio files are mp3 and they play in a loop. So your greeting if loaded in a single file will take some time to come around.
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both answers are INCORRECT - YES, you can fast-forward or rewind within a song, a podcast or a book while it's playing, press and hold the FF or RWD button, and the player will scroll within the song, not skip to the next/previous one. The screen displays the timeline only (songs) or timeline and actual time elapsed, time to go (books and podcasts.)
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It does 3 minute files by default, there r settings to change the default file length, There is no gap between files if u play them together with a computer, all your driving will b there :)
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There's button beside the body of MP3 like Iphone. You can just click that for adjusting the volume :)
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No. What you can do is record at 33 and then use the Audacity software to change the speed in the digital file.
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The inability to be able to build playlists on the fly is the one negative of this otherwise great player. There are times where I just want to build a playlist for one time playback suiting the mood I am in and unfortunately the software of this player doesn't allow it. As I understand it earlier versions had this function and I emailed Sony asking if this would be corrected in future software updates and received no reply to my direct question.
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I don't think so, the player has very little adaptability , no custom listening choices , its very limited
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Technically you can use the slowest memory cards, especially if you copy music to the card through the player (which is USB 2.0). Alternatively, you can copy files using a USB 3.0 card reader, then you benefit from using a faster card. Playback is not affected by the card speed rating.
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I use mine purely for audio books. I can download 8-10 books at a time (I am a member of audible.com). There are a few minor flaws with it, but I have worked out a few glitches. Holding down the FF or REW buttons cause it to speed up in that function. Also if you are in the chapter mode you can skip by the chapter. I have never tried it with podcasting, even though that is available through my service with audible.com. They have you register your device and then downloading is very easy, so I can't imagine that downloading a podcast would be any more complicated than a book. The only other flaw I have noticed is that when you pause it and then start it again, it skips a few seconds ahead. It doesn't do it if you pause then turn it off then turn it back on. (Pause then off is the way it will remember where you left off and when you turn it back on it will be at your stopping place ready to go again.) Hope this helps-I plan on picking another up for my kids.
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Hi Bob, you can enter the menu and adjust the recording time in different settings (1-2-3-4-5 minutes) does this help you?
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We each have our preferences, but listening to books on a shuffle is certainly not one of mine. As has been pointed out, there's no way to see where you are in the book, and it doesn't use a scroll wheel like a nano or other ipod to make finding your place easy. Since I usually convert CD audio books to MP3 and ipod formats I've found that when you have a long book (say 12-24 CDs), it's quite easy to lose your place if you ever do anything else with your ipod (and you certainly can't do much with a shuffle), it can be incredible PITA to get back to where you were. I finally dumped my shuffle.I'd recommend a nano (5th Gen is superior to the newest model in my opinion) or anything with a screen. We each have our preferences, but listening to books on a shuffle is certainly not one of mine. As has been pointed out, there's no way to see where you are in the book, and it doesn't use a scroll wheel like a nano or other ipod to make finding your place easy. Since I usually convert CD audio books to MP3 and ipod formats I've found that when you have a long book (say 12-24 CDs), it's quite easy to lose your place if you ever do anything else with your ipod (and you certainly can't do much with a shuffle), it can be incredible PITA to get back to where you were. I finally dumped my... » Read More We each have our preferences, but listening to books on a shuffle is certainly not one of mine. As has been pointed out, there's no way to see where you are in the book, and it doesn't use a scroll wheel like a nano or other ipod to make finding your place easy. Since I usually convert CD audio books to MP3 and ipod formats I've found that when you have a long book (say 12-24 CDs), it's quite easy to lose your place if you ever do anything else with your ipod (and you certainly can't do much with a shuffle), it can be incredible PITA to get back to where you were. I finally dumped my shuffle.I'd recommend a nano (5th Gen is superior to the newest model in my opinion) or anything with a screen. « Show Less
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There two several adjustment settings for record speed and sizes. On the front of the unit next to the Sony name is the speed adjustment. But you also have to select the size if you want it to auto play. The size adjustment is located in front of the record arm when you open it up on the right. Speed and size adjustment are for 33 1/3 and 45 rpm...
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I'm afraid I don't quite understand the question. I have used this to record Blu-Ray disks with no difficulty without having to modify the recording other than to choose the recording speed which I set at slow. Sorry I can't help more - but I am very pleased with this unit. No troubles of any kind as opposed to others I've had.