Thanks very much, Steve.
I appreciate the very helpful info here.
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 12:10 PM
Subject: Re: converting audio books to rusable format
> Tom,
>
> You need to download the audible manager onto your Victor Stream. You can
> go
> to
> http://www.audible.com/humanware
>
> Here is some info to help you:
> Q. Can the Stream play recorded books from Audible.com?
>
> A. Yes. You must first be a member of the Audible service and use the
> Audible
> Manager program to authorize your Stream to play the protected Audible
> books.
>
> Q. Can I try out the Audible service without Subscribing?
>
> A. Yes. HumanWare has a partnership with Audible to allow HumanWare
> customers
> to trial the Audible service free for 14 days including download of a free
> Audible book. To learn more visit:
>
> http://www.audible.com/humanware
>
> You can cancel at any time during the trial period and still keep your
> downloaded book.
>
> Q. What is Audible Manager?
>
> A. Audible Manager is a Windows software program that you download and
> install
> from Audible.com when you become an Audible member. Audible Manager is
> then
> used to activate Victor Reader Stream to enable it to play Audible books.
> Audible Manager will also keep a list of your downloaded Audible books and
> allow you to play them on your computer and transfer them to your Stream.
> Audible Manager runs on Windows 2000, XP, and Vista. It does not run on
> Windows 98 or ME.
>
> Q. How do I activate my Stream with Audible Manager?
>
> A. First, be sure you have version 5.1.0.2 or higher of Audible Manager.
> If
> you are trying Audible for the first time, visit:
>
> http://www.audible.com/humanware
>
> to sign up for a free 14 day trial of Audible including a free download
> book
> and the Audible Manager software. If you are an existing Audible customer
> you
> can download the latest version of Audible Manager from
>
> http://download.audible.com/AM50/ActiveSetupN.exe
>
> When Install Shield asks you to choose a player device you may choose
> Victor
> Reader Stream. Alternatively, you can also choose "No mobile Device"
> during
> the installation because you can also add the Stream device later from
> Audible
> Manager.
>
> Once it is installed then be sure to remain connected to the Internet and
> run
> Audible Manager. With Audible Manager running you are now ready to
> activate
> your Stream SD card for playing Audible books. Follow these steps:
>
> a.. Insert the SD card in your Stream. Power off your Stream and connect
> it
> to your computer using the long USB cable provided. Then power the Stream
> back
> on. You should hear the message, "Player connected". Important: When using
> Audible Manager, you must connect the Stream. You cannot activate with
> your SD
> card in a card reader.
> b.. After connecting, Windows may open the auto play dialog asking you
> which
> program you want to use to play your USB device. Simply arrow down to the
> "Take no Action" choice or close that window and return to the Audible
> Manager
> window.
> c.. In Audible Manager, press Alt+D to open the Device pull down menu.
> d.. If you did not specify the Stream during Audible Manager
> installation,
> then choose the Add New Device option.
> e.. You will then be asked to connect to the Internet so Audible Manager
> can
> update necessary components. Select the YES button to proceed.
> f.. Audible Manager will then present a list of possible devices. Arrow
> down
> the list to Victor Reader Stream and select it. Then tab to the OK button
> and
> activate it
> g.. Audible Manager will download the plug-in for the Stream and then ask
> to
> close Audible Manager to install the plug-in on your computer. Select the
> OK
> button.
> h.. Audible Manager will then close and reopen.
> i.. Again open the Device menu and choose the option to activate your
> device.
> j.. Audible Manager will prompt you to enter your Audible Username and
> password. Then press the OK button to activate your Stream's SD card.
> k.. Note that Audible refers to the Stream device as Humanwre VR Stream.
> The
> incorrect spelling of Humanware is because there is a maximum of 8
> characters
> for the USB device company name.
> l.. After you press OK the SD card should become activated. You can
> verify
> this because there will be a folder named $VRAudible on your SD card and a
> file named AudibleActivation.sys in that folder. Note that this is a
> system
> file and will not appear unless your Windows folder options are set to
> show
> hidden system files. However, you do not need to change your folder
> options as
> this will not affect use of Audible. If the $VRAudible folder is created
> then
> likely the Activation file is there.
>
> Steve, K8SP
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 9:40 AM
> Subject: Re: converting audio books to rusable format
>
>
> Steve:
>
> I do have a victor stream.
>
> Are you suggesting that I save it onto a CD, and then try it with that
> machine?
>
> Never thought of that!
>
> If I save the audio files onto a CD, what format should I save them in?
>
> MP3?
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 11:20 PM
> Subject: Re: converting audio books to rusable format
>
>
>> Tom,
>>
>> Do you have a Victor Stream or an Icon? They support Audible books.
>>
>> I thought audible was pretty accessible using WMA, but since I'm not a
>> subscriber, I'll check with a friend who has Jaws and is.
>>
>> Steve
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 9:37 PM
>> Subject: converting audio books to rusable format
>>
>>
>> Hi again, all.
>>
>> Well, Ihave another question for the list.
>>
>> My XYL just ordered and downloaded an audio book for me. It's called
>> :The
>> Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disasters Strike, and why?".
>>
>> The book was advertised in this month's edition of World Radio magazine,
>> so
>> it is certainly ham radio-related.
>>
>> My problem is this.
>>
>> We can access the audio book via "audible manager", but I have no way to
>> access controls like play, stop, fast forward, rewind, etc..
>>
>> What would be the best way for me to save the two files for the book, so
>> that I could do these things, or is someone familiar enough with audible
>> manager to access these controls?
>>
>> I have thought of trying to put the book in Daisy format, but don't think
>> I
>> have the software to do that here.
>>
>> Could winamp be used for something like this?
>>
>> I have Jaws 9.0 and Windows XP here.
>>
>> Just for the record, the book costs $18.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>
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