Zune 30 Firmware Update: Old is Made New

[Jason Dunn]

Originally Posted by Invisiblemoose

Does the registry hack still work, that allows the software to handle .AVI files? Or are they now natively supported, and thus the hack isn't needed?

No AVI files, just WMV and MP4. Not sure about the registry hack - I'm not quite ready to start breaking things just yet. I need to unveil all the "obvious" secrets first.

Originally Posted by Invisiblemoose

Oh, and is auto-sync enabled by default?

When I synced my Zune 30, well, connected it, there was no sync because I told it that I wanted to sync everything manually. All my content was still there on my Zune 30 after the connection and firmware update...so I think you should be safe.

[Jason Dunn]

Originally Posted by Invisiblemoose

Does the registry hack still work, that allows the software to handle .AVI files? Or are they now natively supported, and thus the hack isn't needed?

No AVI files, just WMV and MP4. Not sure about the registry hack - I'm not quite ready to start breaking things just yet. I need to unveil all the "obvious" secrets first.

Originally Posted by Invisiblemoose

Oh, and is auto-sync enabled by default?

When I synced my Zune 30, well, connected it, there was no sync because I told it that I wanted to sync everything manually. All my content was still there on my Zune 30 after the connection and firmware update...so I think you should be safe.

[Jason Dunn]

Originally Posted by mrozema

Do the new Zunes have the double shot effect, or are they a solid plastic now?

No more double-shot, which kind of sucks - I really liked the effect. But since they have a metal back and plastic front, maybe they couldn't do the double-shot any more?

[mrozema]

Well, back and front are still two separate pieces on the Zune 30. My guess is that to complicate the manufacturing of a part that covers so little surface area would've been cost prohibitive. The Zune 80's screen is also a separate piece, as you mentioned it might be glass. That would add another layer of complexity to its design and assembly.

[gatoface]

where will I be able to DL the firmware exactly?

[Invisiblemoose]

Originally Posted by Jason Dunn

No AVI files, just WMV and MP4. Not sure about the registry hack - I'm not quite ready to start breaking things just yet. I need to unveil all the "obvious" secrets first.

Ok. If I could no longer put .AVI files into the Zune software, that'd screw over my method of re-sizing anime with enough quality to read subtitles. (Using VirtualDub.)

Is there a way to update the player's firmware, but keep the same old software? (Crappy as it is, it works.)

Originally Posted by Jason Dunn

When I synced my Zune 30, well, connected it, there was no sync because I told it that I wanted to sync everything manually. All my content was still there on my Zune 30 after the connection and firmware update...so I think you should be safe.

Thanks! One less thing to worry about...

[mrozema]

Originally Posted by gatoface

where will I be able to DL the firmware exactly?

The firmware update happens through the Zune software. Plug in your Zune to the computer and check for updates.

Go to: Options > Sync > [Zune name here] > Check for Zune Device Updates.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by Jason Dunn

No, none of the Zunes can't connect to a PC and be seen as a hard drive. I'm working on a front-page post about this now. Nothing has changed there unfortunately. Not sure about the car radio with a USB input...I kind of doubt it if it's based upon a mass storage mount system.

So even the new 80 can not be seen as a normal HD? If so, MAJOR bummer! i JUST bought a iPod Classic 160 and while the Kenwood DNX7100 easily saw it as an external HD and ran fine that way, the Kenwood can also hook up an iPod so the Kenwood's touch screen controls the iPod BUT (and this is a big but), the audio/video is via the analog output. As you may know, the iPod sound quality via analog is lackluster.

PLEASE let me know if the 80 can be seen as an external HD or if anyone has a hack for the Zune so i can use it as an external HD with the Kenwood unit. My goal is for mass storage HD use and for portable earphone use. Sure i can buy an external HD (smallest HD size) as the Kenwood will power it yet would also like something i can listen/watch when not using the Kenwood system.

Lastly, if i update the 30 does the new firmware remove the EQ feature?

Many thanks.

[1shado1]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

...Lastly, if i update the 30 does the new firmware remove the EQ feature? Many thanks.

The EQ is left intact on the 30 after the update.

[mrozema]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Lastly, if i update the 30 does the new firmware remove the EQ feature?

The EQ feature is still there. Though not much of a feature really. Just a handful of presets.

[egads]

Two new features I was hoping would be in was for the Zune to show up as a harddrive and to add a delete function that would let me delete a song, video, podcast after I was done with it.

Neither of these VERY basic features made it in the new firmware.
Other than the Zune UI seeming to be a bit more responsive I don't see anything in the new firmware that I will ever use...