Note for WMP10 users: Files added to your AV400 from another computer or files which are recorded from an analog source can only be added to your Windows Media® Player Library by opening the AV400 device in Windows® Explorer and dragging the item to the media.
11.2Comparison of Windows Media Player 10 to Windows Media Player 9
Windows® Media Player 10 is only available for Windows® XP (service Pack
1)and newer operating systems. It is worth your while to upgrade to Windows® XP (home or professional) and to Windows® Media Player. The list below shows the advantages.
Functionality | WMP9 | WMP10 |
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no | yes | |
AV400 on connecting to PC |
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Can synchronize subscription music (‘to go’ | no | yes |
services) to your AV400 |
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Carefree USB disconnection (no special green | no | yes |
arrow unmount procedure) |
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Will convert video files* to play on your AV400 | no | yes |
if not in correct format |
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Supports protected Internet video downloads | no | yes |
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PlaysForSure audio content |
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*Microsoft reserves the right to limit which video file formats it will convert with WMP10
11.3Transferring your CD collection to the AV400
The process of transferring music from a CD into files for your AV400 is known as ‘ripping’. It is actually a transcoding process, taking the CDA (CD Audio) format and converting it to WMA or MP3 format which the AV400 can read. There are many music ripping programs on the market, but the easiest thing to do is to use Windows Media® Player to do it. In fact, when you place a music CD in your computer, Windows® will ask you if you would like to rip it. Depending on the power of your computer, to rip a
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