I just got a new Gigabeat, MEGF40S. I have exhausted all I know to do to get MM to recognize it so that I can transition my library over.
My computer recognizes the Gigabeat, as the H drive. But when I go to synch within MM, it says the device is not recognized and tells me to configure. I go to the configure screen and the H Drive does not appear anywhere. I've removed and reinstalled MM. I've set the Gigabeat to SELECT WHEN CONNECT within settings/pc connections and I've also tried the Windows Media 10 player and Gigaroom to no avail. I've also tried unsuccessfully to drag and drop artists from existing MM files to the Gigabeat, while within MM.
I've tried to utilize the Gigaroom tool that came with the device to synch, but it's having difficulty reading my existing library of nearly 30 gig (which I refuse to re-rip! I've spent extensive time correcting and organizing the data. Although I now need to re-create my playlists.) Nor does Gigaroom have anywhere near the functionality of MM.
I previously used a Creative Zen touch and did not have anywhere near the difficulty in synching it as I have had with this Gigabeat! Sadly enough, my Zen grew wings on a motorcycle ride a few weeks ago, hence the new Gigabeat.
I'm currently reformatting the Gigabeat and have re-installed MM and rescanned all tracks to the MM library.
What must I do to get MM to recognize the Gigabeat?
Arrgh!
rcnicolay
Gigabeat MEGF40S
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gregmasciola
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I use a gigabeat F40, but have not had this problem. Are you saying that your computer is seeing it as an actual hard drive? Because if this is the case, your player is probably connected in "Gigabeat Room Mode" and needs to be connected in "Windows Media Player Mode".
To do this, your player must be connected using the dock that came with it.
Before connecting your Gigabeat to the PC, turn it on and go to Settings>Connections>PC Connections and choose "Select When Connected".
Now when your Gigabeat is connected to the PC, it should display the options of Gigabeat Room or Windows Media Player. Choose Windows Media Player. Hopefully this should make Media Monkey recognize the player.
Just a tip for you also, I NEVER use Gigabeat Room to transfer my music to the player anymore; I had nothing but problems. I only use Gigabeat Room to put the cover art on the albums.
To do this, your player must be connected using the dock that came with it.
Before connecting your Gigabeat to the PC, turn it on and go to Settings>Connections>PC Connections and choose "Select When Connected".
Now when your Gigabeat is connected to the PC, it should display the options of Gigabeat Room or Windows Media Player. Choose Windows Media Player. Hopefully this should make Media Monkey recognize the player.
Just a tip for you also, I NEVER use Gigabeat Room to transfer my music to the player anymore; I had nothing but problems. I only use Gigabeat Room to put the cover art on the albums.