Need some help w/Sony T1

PatGIV · 01-10-2015, 04:51 PM

Well, have never listened to an audio book on my trusty T1, so dl'd one from the local library. File is in .odm format and I have tried 60 ways from Saturday to try and get it to play but no joy, no even through win7 on the computer. Anyone w/a T1 know how to convert or the procedure to get a .odm file to play? Is it even possible?

ATDrake · 01-10-2015, 05:53 PM

An .odm file needs to be downloaded with the Overdrive Media Console. It's just a link to get the real download for the mp3/wmv files, after which you'll be able to put at least the mp3 files on your Sony (WMV you'll have to listen to via other means).

Hope this helps.

PatGIV · 01-10-2015, 09:00 PM

Thanks A.T., got it playing on computer, but using calibre to try to transfer to reader, no joy. This is first time for me and may be doing something wrong, but it is playing now through computer via Overdrive. Thanks for the help.

ATDrake · 01-10-2015, 09:36 PM

You don't need to use Calibre to transfer mp3s to your Sony (actually, I'm not sure it would work if you did).

You can just do it manually: create a folder somewhere on your SD card, copy your folder full of mp3s over, and then the Sony should automagically spot and load them into the Audio section.

I just tested it out on my own PRS-T1 and it worked okay (the volume on the audiobooks was a bit low, even with the slider turned up, so you may want to try tweaking the volume/equalizer control on the files via iTunes or similar beforehand, though I don't know if the Sony would accept those new settings).

JSWolf · 01-10-2015, 10:24 PM

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PatGIV · 01-10-2015, 10:47 PM

Ok, will give that a try tomorrow and post back after trying. Thanks so much for the help.

PatGIV · 01-11-2015, 01:45 PM

AT, worked like a charm! Followed your instructions, hooked up my headphones, and like Jackie Gleason used to say, "Away we gooooooooo". Thanks again for your help!!

PatGIV · 01-12-2015, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATDrake

You don't need to use Calibre to transfer mp3s to your Sony (actually, I'm not sure it would work if you did).

You can just do it manually: create a folder somewhere on your SD card, copy your folder full of mp3s over, and then the Sony should automagically spot and load them into the Audio section.

I just tested it out on my own PRS-T1 and it worked okay (the volume on the audiobooks was a bit low, even with the slider turned up, so you may want to try tweaking the volume/equalizer control on the files via iTunes or similar beforehand, though I don't know if the Sony would accept those new settings).

A.T., is there a way to "bookmark" your stopping place? Appears you have to remember the track and time to pick up later on. Also, how do you delete the track when you thru reading?

PatGIV · 01-12-2015, 01:53 PM

Found the answer to the 2nd question, using the ODM console, book can be deleted/returned there.

ATDrake · 01-12-2015, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatGIV

A.T., is there a way to "bookmark" your stopping place? Appears you have to remember the track and time to pick up later on. Also, how do you delete the track when you thru reading?

Unfortunately, the Sony audio feature seems to have been put in just for people to listen music while they read, so you can't bookmark. I guess you could make yourself a text or handwriting note of the time you left off when you paused, even though that's kind of a suboptimal workaround.

In addition to the Overdrive function you've already mentioned, you can delete straight from the Sony when you're done by clicking the Menu button while browsing the Audio section, which will bring up an option to delete the files.

Anyway, glad you've gotten it working for you.

PatGIV · 01-12-2015, 11:50 PM

And I thank you for the wisdom! I just about had already came to the conclusion that you mentioned about the bookmark. Thanks again, A.T.!

01-10-2015, 04:51 PM	#1
PatGIV Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 16 Join Date: Apr 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T1 & 2 ea. of T2	Need some help w/Sony T1 Well, have never listened to an audio book on my trusty T1, so dl'd one from the local library. File is in .odm format and I have tried 60 ways from Saturday to try and get it to play but no joy, no even through win7 on the computer. Anyone w/a T1 know how to convert or the procedure to get a .odm file to play? Is it even possible?

01-10-2015, 10:24 PM	#5
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,970 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	delete post Last edited by JSWolf; 01-10-2015 at 10:26 PM.

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01-10-2015, 05:53 PM	#2
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 11,517 Karma: 33048258 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International, Sony PRS-T1, BlackBerry PlayBook, Acer Iconia	An .odm file needs to be downloaded with the Overdrive Media Console. It's just a link to get the real download for the mp3/wmv files, after which you'll be able to put at least the mp3 files on your Sony (WMV you'll have to listen to via other means). Hope this helps.

01-10-2015, 09:00 PM	#3
PatGIV Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 16 Join Date: Apr 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T1 & 2 ea. of T2	Thanks A.T., got it playing on computer, but using calibre to try to transfer to reader, no joy. This is first time for me and may be doing something wrong, but it is playing now through computer via Overdrive. Thanks for the help.

01-10-2015, 09:36 PM	#4
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 11,517 Karma: 33048258 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International, Sony PRS-T1, BlackBerry PlayBook, Acer Iconia	You don't need to use Calibre to transfer mp3s to your Sony (actually, I'm not sure it would work if you did). You can just do it manually: create a folder somewhere on your SD card, copy your folder full of mp3s over, and then the Sony should automagically spot and load them into the Audio section. I just tested it out on my own PRS-T1 and it worked okay (the volume on the audiobooks was a bit low, even with the slider turned up, so you may want to try tweaking the volume/equalizer control on the files via iTunes or similar beforehand, though I don't know if the Sony would accept those new settings).

01-10-2015, 10:47 PM	#6
PatGIV Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 16 Join Date: Apr 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T1 & 2 ea. of T2	Ok, will give that a try tomorrow and post back after trying. Thanks so much for the help.

01-11-2015, 01:45 PM	#7
PatGIV Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 16 Join Date: Apr 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T1 & 2 ea. of T2	AT, worked like a charm! Followed your instructions, hooked up my headphones, and like Jackie Gleason used to say, "Away we gooooooooo". Thanks again for your help!!

01-12-2015, 01:53 PM	#9
PatGIV Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 16 Join Date: Apr 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T1 & 2 ea. of T2	Found the answer to the 2nd question, using the ODM console, book can be deleted/returned there.

01-12-2015, 11:50 PM	#11
PatGIV Connoisseur Posts: 79 Karma: 16 Join Date: Apr 2012 Device: Sony PRS-T1 & 2 ea. of T2	And I thank you for the wisdom! I just about had already came to the conclusion that you mentioned about the bookmark. Thanks again, A.T.!