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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: Re: issues with ipodRe: issues with ipod
From: Rob Powell <rob_at_rinty.plus.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 21:26:14 +0100 Hi Mike, I assumed that the graphic equaliser was a sound EQ, and that unless I'd turned it on, it would be off. I've not looked, as the ipod['s receiving data from the PC, but I'll have a look when it's done. Rob At 15:30 26/07/2006, you wrote: >Rob Powell wrote: >>Hi all, Could I try a question I asked the other day again please? >>I've read in the ipod FAQ that there are problems with playing back >>files on the ipod that have a high bit rate. Fine but what the max >>bit-rate that will play properly? I could then convert the files to >>a lower bit-rate once copied to the ipod. >> >>Thanks, >> >>Rob >I have not yet found an mp3 that will not play back on my iPod Video. >As the FAQ states, certain functions of Rockbox may cause >glitches. If you have trouble with MP3 playback, you can try the following: > >1. Turn off the EQ. >2. Turn off other processing like ReplayGain. >3. Use a simple WPS. The more frequently the WPS needs to be >updated, the more likely it is to cause glitches in playback, so >things like peakmeters, scrolling titles, etc. may cause problems. > >I've found that you can often eliminate skipping and glitches simply >by keeping Rockbox in the file browser or in a menu while playing >music so that the WPS doesn't need to be updated at all. In fact, >if I do this, I can use the parametric equalizer with very few (if >any) glitches in playback. > >Playback problems will be reduced as Rockbox is optimized for the iPod. >Given that fact and the fact that you can use the workarounds listed >above for the time being, if I were you, I would not bother to >transcode files to a lower bitrate. > >Mike Received on 2006-07-26 Page template was last modified "Tue Sep 7 00:00:02 2021" The Rockbox Crew -- Privacy Policy |