So, my girlfriend just got a zune, mostly because we thought since it's microsoft that means it's guaranteed to work with Vista, which she has on her new computer. She's been trying to get it to work all afternoon to no avail. The device is found, and works for a minute, but then it gets an error code 10 (in the device manager). We've tried uninstalling it, and uninstalling and reinstalling the program, etc, but can't get it to work. It just works for a minute or two and then boots itself off the computer when the computer gets that error. What do we do?
Edit: Nevermind... It turns out after hours of looking, she found the problem. I installed some drivers a while back to use the PS3 controller on that computer, and apparently those fuck with the zune
So, my Zune program has two really bad issues:
1) When I put soundtracks on it, instead of creating ONE album and containing all the various artists under it, it creates MULTIPLE albums titled the same thing, one for each different artist. You can see why this is FUCKING RETARDED.
2) It also assigns the wrong Album Art to alot of my music.
A third, less as bad issue: I have a decent amount of Japanese music that my 360 cannot detect from my computer. It's no big deal, just wanted to fix it.
ANY HELP APPRECIATED. ALL CAPS.
Check the "Album Artist" in the list view in ZuneSoftware. Which you can singularly edit in Zune, or mass tag edit in Winamp, or use that mp3tag thing. I honestly think ZuneSoftware is one of the worst music library programs I've ever used. Doesn't see add some files no matter what, no mass edit, kinda crappy podcast sync option, doesn't retrieve correct/full album info for cd's unless you run as admin, and even then doesn't work all the time, and had trouble ripping a few of my cd's. I really don't like the zune software, and I think I had that static issue, because mine would randomly reset itself during the work day for no reason.
edit: add the album art to each songs tags in winamp, and usually it forces it that way.
I found a new place to buy things from the USA and it seems awesome (And looks like it could save me some money), so I may finally cave and get a Zune but I want to get a case with it (Or how scratch/mark resistant is the Zune80 ?) -- any recommendations?
I do fancy the 'official' case:
But mostly because of how it looks as that type of case may annoy me..
Also, what's the cheapest USA store to buy the Zune from?
The zune, like the ipod, is priced locked at MSRP.
The only way to get a "discount" is to buy one that is
a) refurbished
or
b) a company like bestbuy or circuit city that gifts you a gift card w/ your purchase.
The zune, like the ipod, is priced locked at MSRP.
The only way to get a "discount" is to buy one that is
a) refurbished
or
b) a company like bestbuy or circuit city that gifts you a gift card w/ your purchase.
Now, I've never heard that, and I've seen new iPods "on sale" before at MicroCenters. Where is this info from?
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My reply.. disappeared? Anyway, either way, it doesn't look like I'll be able to save a noticeable amount on the Zune so I think I'll just go with BestBuy which is like $239.99 and they also have the case for $15.98.
Is this a mistake? It says it costs $0.01. If not, I think I'll get that, the case and the travel pack thing.
Ok. I'm pretty sure Vista hates the Zune software or my Zune software hates me.
About a week and a half ago, podcasts stopped working. Oh, they'll download all the way, but once they hit 100%, this is the error I get. "Can't download this episode. There could be a temporary network outage or a problem with the podcast feed. Error Code: C00D1316." The official forums are a joke. I've a) uninstalled the Zune software and reinstalled it. b)Unsubscribed and deleted all podcasts then surfed the Zune marketplace and added the podcast and it still didn't work. c) cried bitter tears. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm open.
If I were you, just download the podcasts from the web and then add them to your library from there. I dunno if that'd work, or if they'd still go into the podcast folder, but it may be a temporary solution.
Yeah, that's what I started doing last night. I hate using iTunes, but until I can work it out, it'll do. The only problem (ok, the OTHER problem) is some podcasts don't have the "Podcast" tag. But I found out that, should you wish to add the podcast tag to an mp3, that mp3 is now in the podcast directory. And since the Zune does bookmarking on podcasts and not straight mp3s, should anyone have long audio book mp3s, this will allow bookmarking on those files. Did that make any sense?
Tag files as 'podcast' to allow bookmarking on non-podcast things where it may be useful?
Another thing, podcasts do not have the 3play limitation when shared.
So if you tag all of your music as "podcast" you can share it all? Not that anyone ever will. Maybe Rockbox will make good use of the wi-fi.
As far as I'm aware, yeah. Are they working on Rockbox for the Zune?
I'm waiting for my Zune2 80 (With an Original engraving thing). The order [within the US] was placed on the 18th, so I need to wait for it to be shipped to the person in the US (However long that takes) and than for it to be shipped to Australia -- sigh, so much waiting but at least I'll finally have it.
I also got that leather case and the travel kit. I'm hoping the current FM transmitter I have will work well.
Tag files as 'podcast' to allow bookmarking on non-podcast things where it may be useful?
Another thing, podcasts do not have the 3play limitation when shared.
So if you tag all of your music as "podcast" you can share it all? Not that anyone ever will. Maybe Rockbox will make good use of the wi-fi.
As far as I'm aware, yeah. Are they working on Rockbox for the Zune?
I'm waiting for my Zune2 80 (With an Original engraving thing). The order [within the US] was placed on the 18th, so I need to wait for it to be shipped to the person in the US (However long that takes) and than for it to be shipped to Australia -- sigh, so much waiting but at least I'll finally have it.
I also got that leather case and the travel kit. I'm hoping the current FM transmitter I have will work well.
Unfortunately, they have yet to figure out a way around the encryption module in the Zune to get Rockbox implemented.
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So, Zune 2.5 update is out (software and firmware.) Adds a bunch of new stuff, including TV shows on Marketplace, but also an INBUILT METADATA EDITOR! (For both video and audio, so tagging TV Shows and having them appear in the proper order on the device is a lot easier.)
Yeah, about time too. Firmware update also added gapless playback, which is pretty sweet as well, and scrolling feels a tad more responsive.
(Neat touch I noticed with the Zune Software: when playing a song and minimized, instead of just saying "Zune" on the task bar it changes between the song title, artist, and album.)
So, can I edit them without having to pull the videos and resync? Because that'd make my fucking day.
I can't wait to go grab this update. I have 95 videos, mostly tv shows, so this is great news.
So, can I edit them without having to pull the videos and resync? Because that'd make my fucking day.
I can't wait to go grab this update. I have 95 videos, mostly tv shows, so this is great news.
Just tested it, and that's how it works. It only updates the metadata, doesn't require reencoding it.
EDIT: Also, if you have a lot of video, the software gives the option to encode it for optimal Zune playback or TV playback (if you connect your Zune to the TV).
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I only ever play it through the TV if it's connect to my 360.
Grabbing the update now.
I hope I can FINALLY fix this stupid soundtrack glitch, which makes 40 different albums for ONE fucking soundtrack because of the artists.
Yeah, was in my device and not collection, my bad.
Looks like I had to pull the videos anyway, but no big deal.
Is there a way to edit in batches? I hate having to individuall
Edit: Got it, had to high light and then click edit.
Yeah, was in my device and not collection, my bad.
Looks like I had to pull the videos anyway, but no big deal.
Is there a way to edit in batches? I hate having to individually edit.
Yeah, just hold ctrl and click on all the videos you want to edit, right click and select "edit"
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So I got my tags all set and fixed everything... and now I have doubles of every video, eating up space for NO REASON.
WTF, come on. Why would I want two of the same thing? It never used to do this...
I fixed it....kinda.
I removed all the videos, then resynced them.
Now, I have my TV shows, but movies aren't showing up.
It says in my 'storage' area that I have all my videos on it, so something must be amiss...
Adds needed features (Meta-data, gapless, auto playlists, etc) and some pretty cool Social features (Reviews!).. all I need is for my Zune to finally freaking arrive, I'm starting to get annoyed and I never usually am..
Uggghhh, the majority of my album arts got messed up, and I have like 12 albums instead of 1 because there are different artists, how the heck do I fix this?
Adds needed features (Meta-data, gapless, auto playlists, etc) and some pretty cool Social features (Reviews!).. all I need is for my Zune to finally freaking arrive, I'm starting to get annoyed and I never usually am..
My Zune isn't automatically updating (the software and the device). The software just says the device is up to date with version 2.3.
Do I need to download version 2.5 and install it to get my firmware to update? Will doing this force me to resync all of my content to my Zune (that's what I usually have to do when I reinstall the software, as far as I can remember)?
Adds needed features (Meta-data, gapless, auto playlists, etc) and some pretty cool Social features (Reviews!).. all I need is for my Zune to finally freaking arrive, I'm starting to get annoyed and I never usually am..
Maybe the homebrew Zune scene will really take off, I'd love to see that.
Also, if some form of N or N+ doesn't come out on it I will be sad...
My videos are still fucked up, dunno how to fix it.
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Tell Microsoft. They'll most likely repair it under warranty. My cousin had the same problem and they took care of it quickly.
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Edit: Nevermind... It turns out after hours of looking, she found the problem. I installed some drivers a while back to use the PS3 controller on that computer, and apparently those fuck with the zune
Check the "Album Artist" in the list view in ZuneSoftware. Which you can singularly edit in Zune, or mass tag edit in Winamp, or use that mp3tag thing. I honestly think ZuneSoftware is one of the worst music library programs I've ever used. Doesn't see add some files no matter what, no mass edit, kinda crappy podcast sync option, doesn't retrieve correct/full album info for cd's unless you run as admin, and even then doesn't work all the time, and had trouble ripping a few of my cd's. I really don't like the zune software, and I think I had that static issue, because mine would randomly reset itself during the work day for no reason.
edit: add the album art to each songs tags in winamp, and usually it forces it that way.
When the Zune software was a WMP10 it was 100 times better
I do fancy the 'official' case:
But mostly because of how it looks as that type of case may annoy me..
Also, what's the cheapest USA store to buy the Zune from?
The only way to get a "discount" is to buy one that is
a) refurbished
or
b) a company like bestbuy or circuit city that gifts you a gift card w/ your purchase.
Now, I've never heard that, and I've seen new iPods "on sale" before at MicroCenters. Where is this info from?
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Is this a mistake? It says it costs $0.01. If not, I think I'll get that, the case and the travel pack thing.
About a week and a half ago, podcasts stopped working. Oh, they'll download all the way, but once they hit 100%, this is the error I get. "Can't download this episode. There could be a temporary network outage or a problem with the podcast feed. Error Code: C00D1316." The official forums are a joke. I've a) uninstalled the Zune software and reinstalled it. b)Unsubscribed and deleted all podcasts then surfed the Zune marketplace and added the podcast and it still didn't work. c) cried bitter tears. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm open.
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Another thing, podcasts do not have the 3play limitation when shared.
I'm waiting for my Zune2 80 (With an Original engraving thing).
I also got that leather case and the travel kit. I'm hoping the current FM transmitter I have will work well.
Unfortunately, they have yet to figure out a way around the encryption module in the Zune to get Rockbox implemented.
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Yeah, about time too. Firmware update also added gapless playback, which is pretty sweet as well, and scrolling feels a tad more responsive.
(Neat touch I noticed with the Zune Software: when playing a song and minimized, instead of just saying "Zune" on the task bar it changes between the song title, artist, and album.)
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I can't wait to go grab this update. I have 95 videos, mostly tv shows, so this is great news.
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Just tested it, and that's how it works. It only updates the metadata, doesn't require reencoding it.
EDIT: Also, if you have a lot of video, the software gives the option to encode it for optimal Zune playback or TV playback (if you connect your Zune to the TV).
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Grabbing the update now.
I hope I can FINALLY fix this stupid soundtrack glitch, which makes 40 different albums for ONE fucking soundtrack because of the artists.
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Just right click on the videos and hit "Edit"
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Looks like I had to pull the videos anyway, but no big deal.
Is there a way to edit in batches? I hate having to individuall
Edit: Got it, had to high light and then click edit.
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Yeah, just hold ctrl and click on all the videos you want to edit, right click and select "edit"
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WTF, come on. Why would I want two of the same thing? It never used to do this...
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I removed all the videos, then resynced them.
Now, I have my TV shows, but movies aren't showing up.
It says in my 'storage' area that I have all my videos on it, so something must be amiss...
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(Of course, ignore this if you've already tried it, which you very well might've... Just in case :P)
Adds needed features (Meta-data, gapless, auto playlists, etc) and some pretty cool Social features (Reviews!).. all I need is for my Zune to finally freaking arrive, I'm starting to get annoyed and I never usually am..
Edit: Also, Zune XNA preview this month, possibly: http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/05/zune-xna-games-preview-release-aimed-for-may/
It's already out, actually. Only works with 2008 versions of Visual Studio, or I'd be playing with it already.
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Do I need to download version 2.5 and install it to get my firmware to update? Will doing this force me to resync all of my content to my Zune (that's what I usually have to do when I reinstall the software, as far as I can remember)?
Can't wait for someone else to make some cool games.
Also, if some form of N or N+ doesn't come out on it I will be sad...
My videos are still fucked up, dunno how to fix it.
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