zAlternator Support and Discussion - Page 4

kingazoid · 01-21-2008, 07:04 PM

PityOnU, thanks for the hard work...I've been hoping for the WMP sync since I got my Zune 5 months ago and heard rumblings then.

After a couple of tries, I got it to sync with WMP, but noticed that after you "unlock" through task manager, the screen on the Zune should still say "syncing"...then go to WMP and do your thing.

My first go around was just a blank screen (didn't say connected or syncing), then when I tried to re-open in Zune it said no device...I kinda freaked, then remembered I had to open zAlternator and change the player back to Zune from WMP. Went through the process again and synced a video, unlocked and it worked.

Now if only someone could get a workaround for DRM I could take 100% full advantage of my Yahoo Music Subscription

PityOnU · 01-21-2008, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingazoid

PityOnU, thanks for the hard work...I've been hoping for the WMP sync since I got my Zune 5 months ago and heard rumblings then.

After a couple of tries, I got it to sync with WMP, but noticed that after you "unlock" through task manager, the screen on the Zune should still say "syncing"...then go to WMP and do your thing.

My first go around was just a blank screen (didn't say connected or syncing), then when I tried to re-open in Zune it said no device...I kinda freaked, then remembered I had to open zAlternator and change the player back to Zune from WMP. Went through the process again and synced a video, unlocked and it worked.

Now if only someone could get a workaround for DRM I could take 100% full advantage of my Yahoo Music Subscription

Thanks for the comment kingazoid. Here's my question: is the Yahoo music subscription like the Zune marketplace in WMP or is it its own program?

Basically, what I'm trying to find out is, is it the DRM in the song files that are stopping you from syncing it, or the limitations of thw WMP program?

PStanger · 01-21-2008, 07:34 PM

So unless we switch back, we lose podcast support right?

Heyitshai · 01-21-2008, 10:08 PM

This is my status.
First i started the zalternator. Set both settings to default.
Then i started the zune software dragged a video and then killed the Zune.exe process as it was syncing.
The zune screen says it is syncing.
I then opened zalternator and changed the service provider setting to GEneric WPD. I go to click apply but it reverts back to zune(default). I go to open media monkey and the zune stuff is not there. Please Help

DopeBoyMagic · 01-21-2008, 10:44 PM

none of this works..i can get it to show my Zune under Media Monkey.WMP11 and when it says sync the music wont show on my device....meaning its not working...

nvm

EDIT:WMP works u MUST sync a video to get it to fully unlock

Chiups · 01-22-2008, 05:54 AM

SO when am I gonna be able to use Foobar?

fastracer · 01-22-2008, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DopeBoyMagic

nvm

EDIT:WMP works u MUST sync a video to get it to fully unlock

I've tried syncing a couple of large videos and it says "syncing"...I kill the zune process and the zune goes from syncing to "connected". It will not stay on syncing like most people are seeing. Ive tried this multiple times...same result every time. Any suggestions?

Thanks

greencapt · 01-22-2008, 08:24 AM

OK I have a couple of questions. This is a great start, by the way, and I appreciate the work that went into it!

First, will the 'Syncing' screen/animation always be displayed while using another sync program (in my case WMP11)? Or will it ever revert to just 'connected'?

Second, my first trial sync with WMP11 went fine but then I decided to see if WMP would recognize files already on the device. So I synced an album that was already on the Zune (Z30 btw) but WMP just acted as if it was a new sync and created a new copy on the device. Is this to be expected or am I doing something wrong. Will I have to wipe everything off of the Zune and re-sync it using WMP11 to cure this?

Thanks again! I assume I'll have some more questions.

drohack · 01-22-2008, 08:59 AM

it worked for me for WM11.

in zAlt what is the diff between "device 3 - firmware 2.0 - 2.3" and "device 4 - firmware 2.0 - 2.3"?

now all we need is an easier way to unlock the zune, cuz the opening, syncing, closing, opening gets annoying after a while.

drohack · 01-22-2008, 10:33 AM

Also i tried (only once) to convert an avi to my zune through WMP11, but it didn't work, i would greatly appreciate if this would be a part of the program, or more realistically a patch for WMP11.

i normally use a converter to convert the movies to wmv, but taking steps out of my work is always nice.

Carlos · 01-22-2008, 11:21 AM

Yeam we need some Foobar in this xD

Gregory · 01-22-2008, 11:22 AM

WMP11 does not have a built in video converter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by drohack

Also i tried (only once) to convert an avi to my zune through WMP11, but it didn't work, i would greatly appreciate if this would be a part of the program, or more realistically a patch for WMP11.

i normally use a converter to convert the movies to wmv, but taking steps out of my work is always nice.

emoo69 · 01-22-2008, 11:31 AM

I would like to know if you can put mp4's from itunes on this? And is it faster than the zune software?

Gregory · 01-22-2008, 11:48 AM

Did you buy them from the itunes store? If so, you cannot as they have DRM. If they were not purchased, you must either convert them first(Zune 4/8/30) or if you have a Zune 80, it will accept NON DRM'd .mp4s.

I am not sure about the speed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by emoo69

I would like to know if you can put mp4's from itunes on this? And is it faster than the zune software?

emoo69 · 01-22-2008, 12:26 PM

No I did not buy them from Itunes. Also I wanna know which is better with Zune Wmv or Mp4? I use tv out on my zunes for videos. And I convert my videos to highest mp4 quality I can get it. Which is usually 1gb. Is wmv better to convert for tv out or should i stay with mp4?

Dizzy · 01-22-2008, 12:44 PM

MP4 generally has better video quality, but unless you've got a 2nd gen, you won't be able to handle it.

Read the technical specs on your zune at zune.net

drohack · 01-22-2008, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emoo69

No I did not buy them from Itunes. Also I wanna know which is better with Zune Wmv or Mp4? I use tv out on my zunes for videos. And I convert my videos to highest mp4 quality I can get it. Which is usually 1gb. Is wmv better to convert for tv out or should i stay with mp4?

well if you're playing them from your zune, then it doesn't matter because they are all converted into wmv. if it's from your computer then idk. i would guess mp4 would have a little better quality, but you're not going to notice a difference, just use the original file because converting just makes the quality worse.

Dizzy · 01-22-2008, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greencapt

OK I have a couple of questions. This is a great start, by the way, and I appreciate the work that went into it!

First, will the 'Syncing' screen/animation always be displayed while using another sync program (in my case WMP11)? Or will it ever revert to just 'connected'?

Second, my first trial sync with WMP11 went fine but then I decided to see if WMP would recognize files already on the device. So I synced an album that was already on the Zune (Z30 btw) but WMP just acted as if it was a new sync and created a new copy on the device. Is this to be expected or am I doing something wrong. Will I have to wipe everything off of the Zune and re-sync it using WMP11 to cure this?

Thanks again! I assume I'll have some more questions.

It should continue to display "Syncing"

As for WMP, you'll probably have to wipe your device. WMP probably doesn't know how to handle the file structure of the Zune or something along those lines

browncheer · 01-22-2008, 01:59 PM

My Zune is now showing up in my WMP, which is pretty cool (I've had my fair share of Zune problems), but it won't let me sync any of the files. I get one of those C00D11D2 errors, and a window pops up that says "Windows Media Player cannot access the file. The file might be in use, you might not have access to the computer where the file is stored, or your proxy settings might not be correct"

Damn.

Gregory · 01-22-2008, 02:03 PM

You haven't unlocked your device.

Quote:

Originally Posted by browncheer

My Zune is now showing up in my WMP, which is pretty cool (I've had my fair share of Zune problems), but it won't let me sync any of the files. I get one of those C00D11D2 errors, and a window pops up that says "Windows Media Player cannot access the file. The file might be in use, you might not have access to the computer where the file is stored, or your proxy settings might not be correct"

Damn.

01-21-2008, 10:44 PM	#65 (permalink)
DopeBoyMagic Zewbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2 Reputation: 9 $zB: 0 Donate	none of this works..i can get it to show my Zune under Media Monkey.WMP11 and when it says sync the music wont show on my device....meaning its not working... nvm EDIT:WMP works u MUST sync a video to get it to fully unlock Last edited by Carlos : 01-22-2008 at 11:29 AM.

01-22-2008, 05:54 AM	#66 (permalink)
Chiups Makes it do what it do Moderator Expert Zuner Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,783 Reputation: 112 $zB: 354 Donate	SO when am I gonna be able to use Foobar? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-22-2008, 11:21 AM	#71 (permalink)
Carlos El Gato En El Taco Support Team Jr. Staff Zune Freak Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,017 Reputation: 105 $zB: 350 Donate	Yeam we need some Foobar in this xD __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-22-2008, 12:44 PM	#76 (permalink)
Dizzy caucASIAN, but not as cool as ASIANS Moderator Ultimate Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 6,634 Reputation: 275 $zB: 111 Donate Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	MP4 generally has better video quality, but unless you've got a 2nd gen, you won't be able to handle it. Read the technical specs on your zune at zune.net __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Dizzy - Founder of zB REDnecks. Master Chief of Hillbillies.

01-21-2008, 07:04 PM	#61 (permalink)
kingazoid Zewbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4 Reputation: 10 $zB: 1 Donate	PityOnU, thanks for the hard work...I've been hoping for the WMP sync since I got my Zune 5 months ago and heard rumblings then. After a couple of tries, I got it to sync with WMP, but noticed that after you "unlock" through task manager, the screen on the Zune should still say "syncing"...then go to WMP and do your thing. My first go around was just a blank screen (didn't say connected or syncing), then when I tried to re-open in Zune it said no device...I kinda freaked, then remembered I had to open zAlternator and change the player back to Zune from WMP. Went through the process again and synced a video, unlocked and it worked. Now if only someone could get a workaround for DRM I could take 100% full advantage of my Yahoo Music Subscription

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01-21-2008, 07:34 PM	#63 (permalink)
PStanger Zewbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	So unless we switch back, we lose podcast support right?

01-21-2008, 10:08 PM	#64 (permalink)
Heyitshai Zewbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	This is my status. First i started the zalternator. Set both settings to default. Then i started the zune software dragged a video and then killed the Zune.exe process as it was syncing. The zune screen says it is syncing. I then opened zalternator and changed the service provider setting to GEneric WPD. I go to click apply but it reverts back to zune(default). I go to open media monkey and the zune stuff is not there. Please Help

01-22-2008, 08:24 AM	#68 (permalink)
greencapt Zewbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 8 Reputation: 10 $zB: 2 Donate	OK I have a couple of questions. This is a great start, by the way, and I appreciate the work that went into it! First, will the 'Syncing' screen/animation always be displayed while using another sync program (in my case WMP11)? Or will it ever revert to just 'connected'? Second, my first trial sync with WMP11 went fine but then I decided to see if WMP would recognize files already on the device. So I synced an album that was already on the Zune (Z30 btw) but WMP just acted as if it was a new sync and created a new copy on the device. Is this to be expected or am I doing something wrong. Will I have to wipe everything off of the Zune and re-sync it using WMP11 to cure this? Thanks again! I assume I'll have some more questions.

01-22-2008, 08:59 AM	#69 (permalink)
drohack Zewbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	it worked for me for WM11. in zAlt what is the diff between "device 3 - firmware 2.0 - 2.3" and "device 4 - firmware 2.0 - 2.3"? now all we need is an easier way to unlock the zune, cuz the opening, syncing, closing, opening gets annoying after a while.

01-22-2008, 10:33 AM	#70 (permalink)
drohack Zewbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	Also i tried (only once) to convert an avi to my zune through WMP11, but it didn't work, i would greatly appreciate if this would be a part of the program, or more realistically a patch for WMP11. i normally use a converter to convert the movies to wmv, but taking steps out of my work is always nice.

01-22-2008, 11:31 AM	#73 (permalink)
emoo69 Squirt Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 13 Reputation: 10 $zB: 9 Donate	I would like to know if you can put mp4's from itunes on this? And is it faster than the zune software?

01-22-2008, 12:26 PM	#75 (permalink)
emoo69 Squirt Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 13 Reputation: 10 $zB: 9 Donate	No I did not buy them from Itunes. Also I wanna know which is better with Zune Wmv or Mp4? I use tv out on my zunes for videos. And I convert my videos to highest mp4 quality I can get it. Which is usually 1gb. Is wmv better to convert for tv out or should i stay with mp4?

01-22-2008, 01:59 PM	#79 (permalink)
browncheer Zewbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1 Reputation: 10 $zB: 0 Donate	My Zune is now showing up in my WMP, which is pretty cool (I've had my fair share of Zune problems), but it won't let me sync any of the files. I get one of those C00D11D2 errors, and a window pops up that says "Windows Media Player cannot access the file. The file might be in use, you might not have access to the computer where the file is stored, or your proxy settings might not be correct" Damn.

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