TO ALL MEMBERS: CONCERNING THE FAQ POSTS/FAQ Requests

[andrewmel]

Moved to FAQ requests, and bumped for easy findage.

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[DreamTactix291]

Originally Posted by Hujra

Howdy all!
Did a bit of a search for volume levellers, and they are around, just not together. I would like to write a FAQ for as many sound formats as possible, whether or not they are compatible for our players (eg. Rockbox will increase codec support, so for future benefits.)

The easy ones are Mp3Gain, Vorbisgain (which ONLY adds adjustment tags - not adjusts volume) Wavegain (didn't have a good look at this though).

Anyone who would like to contribute their findings, etc. will be credited in the final FAQ.

Long live MR

Alright I'll help

All of these volume-adjusters are ReplayGain algorithm based.

MP3Gain: scans and actually adjusts the global gain field of the mp3's headers. The result is a permanent but reversible volume change that is read by all players that play mp3. Only accurate to every 1.5dB however.

AACGain: scans and actually adjusts the global gain field of the AAC file's headers. The result is a permanent but reversible volume change that is read by all players that play AAC. Only accurate to every 1.5dB however.

VorbisGain: scans and adds values to the file as Vorbis comments. Only read by players that understand ReplayGain tags.

foobar2000: able to add replaygain tags to any file format, even if the file doesn't support it natively; however, in that case usually only foobar2000 can read the adjustments. Only does tag values and not MP3Gain/AACGain style adjustments.

foobar2000 adds the tags in this way for different file formats

mp1, mp2, and mp3: ID3v2 or APEv2 tags
Ogg Vorbis: Vorbis Comments
Musepack: File header
AAC: APEv2 tags
AAC in MP4 container: MP4 tags
FLAC: Vorbis Comments (alternatively called FLAC tags)
WavPack: APEv2 tags
Monkey's Audio: APEv2 tags

Rockbox can read ReplayGain tags on most of the filetypes it can read, however for mp3 it can only read ID3v2 tags.

Hope this helps

[qupada]

Why not make this the first FAQ in the wiki

http://www.misticriver.net/wiki/index.php/FAQ%27s

[andrewmel]

But make sure you post it in our FAQs as well.

I know that the wiki is hosted at misticriver. And may even take over the FAQs, but we have put some work into the FAQs and making sure people visit them and the wiki isnt ready to take over yet.

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[Hujra]

Hey all, sorry, I have been away to Adelaide (8 hours in car - although I recently hooked up a line in to my car so it didnt feel like 8 hours) for a few days.

Ta Dream, thats the stuff I was looking at, and like all FAQs do, I'll Keep It Simple!

[Astec]

Any takers to do an FAQ on this. It would need to include a list of Rippers for video on the H300s, include something on audio ripping on Macs, and DB programs and what not, you dont have to do a full FAQ you can start it and someone else finish it just do what you know.

Need one for the H10
H300
H100 and
PMP models

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[andrewmel]

Might be worth a PM to TedJ, he is a Mac user with a H320.

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[jewman]

I'm the owner of an iBook 800 G3, and I'm proud to report that the h120 works with OS X completely, thanks to a program called iRiver Sync. It syncs not only your iTunes music, but all of your playlists as well. And it can all be searched by the iRiver database. The one problem is that once you use this program, your iTunes music is the only music your iRiver will recognize because iRiver Sync creates the database file based only on your iTunes music. This program can also sync RSS feeds, and any other files that you choose, so you could use it for daily backups. Check it out!!

[big red]

Originally Posted by TedJ

Yes, the H300 does allow browsing via ID3 tag, but it requires a little preparation first.

You'll need to generate a DB file first, either using the supplied iRiver software on your install CD or one of the many alternatives (TDT, iRivium Explorer, iFish). Then, under the H300's general settings menu, go down to DB scan and select Yes.

If everything works, you should have DB browsing up and running.

My apologies for the brusque response this question often receives, but it is asked fairly often and is thus the subject of a FAQ.

Thanks also, i was having a bit of trouble, but found out it was due to not using the supplied disk to format the computer. but a problem i seem to have come up against, is that now in the genre section, i have about 20 chpices, eg rock, alternative rock, rock/pop, heavy rock... when all i realy want is baically, rock, jazz, classic, beats etc, is there a way to fix this

[american brit]

need serious help i got an h10 with 5 gb but i dont have the cd. My computer recognizes it when i plug it in but it wont recogize it as a letter drive because it cant seem to be able to install the driver off the iriver. If anyone knows where I could find the driver id be really grateful. Also this is the second computer it has been put on so if thats the problem someone please tell me how to fix it.
Thanks

[Astec]

american brit - Try reading what you posted and then take a look at the top of the forum you posted in. "FAQ Requests" you need to post this in the H10 section which can be found going to www.misticriver.net/forums.php

[schlobb]

Originally Posted by jewman

I'm the owner of an iBook 800 G3, and I'm proud to report that the h120 works with OS X completely, thanks to a program called iRiver Sync. It syncs not only your iTunes music, but all of your playlists as well. And it can all be searched by the iRiver database. The one problem is that once you use this program, your iTunes music is the only music your iRiver will recognize because iRiver Sync creates the database file based only on your iTunes music. This program can also sync RSS feeds, and any other files that you choose, so you could use it for daily backups. Check it out!!

Jewman is there anything which does it with the H10 ????

I'm looking for that desperatly!

Thanks

schlobb

[pinkslutz]

would you reccommend iriver sync? what if i want to plug my iriver into another computer and download files would they still work?
im a mac user and i am not sure what i need to convert all my files to, for them to play on my iriver h340. what are the other alternatives to iriver sync?

cheers

[rivers]

this is kinda of funny i was just gonna write a post on this, and i saw it was the first thing. Yeah im wondering if i get a mac will i be able to use my iriver 320?

[TedJ]

Originally Posted by andrewmel

Might be worth a PM to TedJ, he is a Mac user with a H320.

As much as I'd like to help, my main machine is a linux box. I do use OS X at work, but my only experience with iRiver players under OS X is the H300 series. Since these appear as UMS devices, they're a no brainer... I know there are many users wishing to use their H10s with OS X, but I can't comment on a player I don't own.

I guess a couple of well placed answers to rather simple questions, plus my near constant pimping of iFish have mislead some people.

[Rheve]

Hi,

Just a quick comment: AVI is in no way a codec! It is a file format.

Short for Audio Video Interleave, AVI is an old file format for Microsoft's Video for Windows standard. Another (newer) one is ASF.
The file format defines how content is stored in the file, not how the content is encoded.

AVI, ASF, MOV, ADIF, ADTS are file formats.
MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-1, H263, H264, MP3, AAC, OGG, AC3 are codecs.

This is very important to understand, since a "player" can understand the file format (AVI for example) but it can be unable to handle the content stored inside the file format (for example an AC3 audio track, even stored in an AVI file, can not be decoded by the U10)
Regards.

[Pat M]

I have a 15 month old 512MB N10. The battery used to last 10+ hrs, but now less than three hours. The factory has already denied a waranty replacement.

I want to replace the battery and I am wondering if this is something I can do myself? If so, are there "how to's" documented?

Or, must I return to the factory? How much should I expect to pay.

[iggyst00ge]

Some aftermarket replacement batteries work better than others or have specific quirks or problems. A running list of the batteries that have been successfully transplanted into iRiver players would be most helpful.

The information I'd like to see is:
* brand
* fit (how well or poorly the battery fit in the player)
* polarity (whether or not it needed to be switched)
* price (not necessary)
* performance

I'm personally interested in the H320 player's battery, but it looks like owners of other players are starting to be curious about this too as their players age.

Chris

[seddy]

I am interested in building a radio-controlled remote for my H-320. To do this, I need a plug of the type used on the wired remote control. Does anyone know where to find one?

[n1koolkat]

Originally Posted by urbantus

It would be nice to have a guide with information about setting up the directory for the iRiver H series players

To include the general advice on keepng everything nice and neat and fool proof

To link to the best advice and software

Thx

I think this is actually a good idea. After 8 months of using my H340 it is starting to look decidedly untidy. I had a single folder (Muzik) with all my MP3s and a folder (Playlist) with all my playlists based on my favourite tracks from the Muzik folder. (I also have an Image folder for pictures, Video golder for videos and Stored folder for files which were being stored temporarily).

Every time i dowload an albulm i create a folder in the format Artist - Albulm and a playlist in the format Artist - Albulm.m3u in the root directory so that i can decide what tracks to retain and which ones to delete (no point filling up the player with music i'll never listen to.) The tracks i'd keep are then transferred to the Musik folder and the playlist edited according or altered to include other tracks.

After 8 months of doing this and moving on to the Rockbox firmware, the directory structure is looking confusing and untidy and is probably slowing the player down.

Can anyone suggest a more efficient method of storing these files. Ta

[jlittle]

I would like to request a modification of a closed faq thread

http://www.misticriver.net/showthread.php?t=33996

I find this way easier, using a freeware program to sort files and winamp to make the playlist.

Step 1: Sorting all files into directories by the first letter can be done much faster and more easily by using a free file called filesieve2. Search for filesieve2.zip and you should find it. Then point filesieve at your PMP's audio directory (e:\audio\ for me) and tell it to output to the same directory, click next and click next again. It will run in about 2 minutes for my 1100 songs but I didn't do any of the work.

Step 2. Open winamp and clear any songs from its playlist. Then add directory and add e:\audio including subdirectories this will add all the songs in the new subdirectories.

Step 3. Have winamp save the playlist right onto e:\audio as "songs.m3u".

Step 4. Disconnect the USB cord, power the PMP up, go to music, go to the audio folder, go the the songs.m3u (go up instead of down so you don't have to pass the whole alphabet), hold the select button, load the playlist, switch to the playlist using the b button and press play. If you have your player set to shuffle, it will randomly play songs on the playlist regardless of what folder they are in.

[Mad_Big_Sausage]

In my root right now (note: * = ROCKbox folders or files)

.rockbox* - Rockbox system folder
A_Music - All my music.
   Artist
     Album
        00-Trackname.whtevr
B_Music - Music I've gotten off friends
   Folder structure same as A_Music.
Games* - Files and folders stored for use with rockbox games.
Misc* - Files and folders stored for use with rockbox games.
Picture - All my pictures.
   Cam - My digital camera pictures sized to 3xH300 screen for viewing on my player
       Date, Event or Place
          Pics.jpg
   Misc - Other pics (eg email jokes, pictures I'm working on and anything really)
       Different folders depending on use and type
   Stolen - Pics I've taken off friends
      Friend's name
          Date, Event or Place
             Pics.jpg
   Z_Cam - Digital camera pictures in original format and size for sharing
Play - All my playlists go here.
Record - Default iRiver recording folder
Recordings* - ROCKbox recording folder
Videos - Speaks for itself
Y_Music - Music I've taken off friends that I havn't gotten around to tagging/naming up to my high standards yet.
   Folders are all over the place.
X_Music - Music that isn't of perfect quality that I havn't/can't replace.
   Folder structure same as A_Music.
Z_Music - Music that doesn't fit into an album. ie single songs.
   Artist - Track.whtevr
Z_Storage - Folder I use for storing files on the HD.
   Grouped in folders by type or use and whatever is necessary.
dynamic.m3u*
H300.hex* (Unrockboxed 1.29K in case something goes horribly wrong)
rockbox.iriver*

That's my format. It's all personal choice though.

Ask yourself:
What do use most?
How do you listen to your music? By artist, album, genre?
How much music do you have? Divide music up into A-M, N-Z?
Which folders do you use most?
Do you care what order the folders appear in? (Most used near the top and bottom?)
Are you as anal as me about all this??

Hope it helps.