Zen micro ear phon

so yeah. i somehow ripped my left ear phone cord fromt he part where both of them connect. and honestly, i truely LOVE the Zen Micro earphones. Im wondering if there is anyway if i can somehow get the zen micro earphones again or something... or if there are any good earphones u guys reccommend. id like suggestions.

Hi bustamebus,
I have both the EX5's and the EX7's but they are not a patch on the Sharp MD33's I got about a month ago, they are MUCH better in the sound quality area than the Sony's, nice clear mid/treble and strong bass, not overpowering like the Sonys.
Also the EX7's sound muddled compared with the MD33's. All these phones are used on my Zen Micro, another advantage of the MD33's is that they are louder than the Sonys, I no this does not appeal to all of you out there but sometimes you can't beat a bit of volume.
The choice is your's.
Message Edited by bigred on 06--2005 03:58 AM

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A way how to fix the Zen Micro head phone jack prob

Hi! I am one of the many people that purchased a Zen Micro MP3 player, I loved it until around 6 months of use, an audio shorting problem with the head phone jack, started to repeat it's self every time, that I would plug my head phone's into the Zen Micro head phone jack. After awhile, I was tired of this problem, so I just decided to never use it again, unless I could find out if the maker of the Zen Micro had a repair service. I noticed that some people had their Micro's replaced a few times under the warranty that is included with the player. I also noticed that some one created a way to fix this problem, but I wanted to see if I could find an easier way to fix the problem. Well I did end up finding an easier way to fix the problem, this is what I did.
Absolutely in all means I can't be held responsible / reliable for any unforseen thing / things, that you may or could, do to the Zen Micro, by following the instructions, which I provided. By trying what I did by following the instructions, which I provided you; you accept all responsibility to any thing / things, that may or could happen to the Zen Micro.
The Instructions:
I took a stapler pressed it down to get a used staple then I carefully inserted it in the outer part of the plastic head phone jack ring. Then I pressed the rest of the staple flat against the Zen micro. And Now I get great sound, it is at least better than, the way it was before I inserted the staple. I would suggest to always remove the staple. When you connect the Zen Micro to a computer, charging device, or any other device other than a pair of head phones. You understand that if you leave the staple inserted in the Zen Micro and don't remove it. While you have it connected to a computer, charging device, or any other device, or devices, even a pair of head phones, and some thing happens, you can't hold me responsible.
If you would like to see a photo of how it looks please reply to this message and just include your email address please. I will send it to you as soon as possible. The photo has 4 photos sized down to perfectly fit on one photo, so you can get a good idea of what it should look like.
Message Edited by theZenDude07 on 02-28-200707:45 PM

Thank you for the information, can I please have the photos so I dont destroy it entirely !. Take care,?Simon?(Dublin, Ireland)

Zen Micro ear p

My Zen Micro plays great and the sound quality is great but the socket in the case for the ear phones is loose and the sound cuts in and out and stays out most of the time. I have tried several different headsets and all do the same thing. Based on this I believe the socket needs to be replaced. Where can I find a repair shop as th eunit is out of waranty?

Hi Pezza,
You didn't mention which firmware you have on the player, check that first.
If it's version .x - get these files from our Downloads page, and install them in the same order as listed:
Creative Zen and Jukebox Driver Upgrade version .30.03 - JB3MV2_PCWDRV_US__30_03.EXE
Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer 3.30.2 - CMS_PCAPP_LB_3_30_2.exe
Creative Zen and NOMAD Jukebox plugin 2.00.20 for Creative MediaSource - CMS_PJB3_PCApp_LB_2_00_20.exe
If the firmware is version 2.x, then you can get the second file from that list (MediaSource), and get this plugin:
Creative MediaSource Plugin for PlaysForSure devices (version .00.8) - CMS_PCMTP_LB__00_8.exe
And Windows Media Player 0 from Microsoft's site.
You can get all the blue updates from our Downloads page, just select the Zen Micro in the list and it will show you all the files that are available.
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Zen micro ear socket prob

Hey guys, I have a creative Zen Micro for 2-3 weeks... my earphone socket seems to have some problems... its like when I am walking, the sound seems to be distorted n like the vocal seems to be super low.and it will come back suddenli then go off suddenly.. I tried other earphones too but it is still the same... It onli started to appear now... I hope someone can advise mi on what to do next.

erm but then wil my retailer actually change to a new set? or will they send it back to creative to repair?
if it is the latter, i rather send it back to creative myself.. n will they actually change to a new set or will they repair it's n how much will it cost?

Trouble with Zen Micro.. wondering if there is any way to

Hi, I've had my Zen Micro for about 8 months now and over time and use it seems that the ear phone jack has come loose, I was wondering if there is any way to fix this or tighten it up?

Contact Creative Customer Support thru Support > Contact Customer Support on this site (the exact URL varies by country). This is considered a warranty repair, so it doesn't matter where you bought it as long as it's a legitimate seller (and yes, Wal-Mart qualifies).
Since it has been more than 3 months but less than a year, you may owe a labor charge for warranty repairs (currently $25 in the US). That doesn't apply in some countries, including most of Europe.

ZEN MICRO HEADPHONE JACK FAILURE N

I recieved my Zen mirco (black) in December on Christmas Eve. It was one of those limited edition extra battery ones. I noticed too that the sound was cutting out, but then I thought for a moment. I remembered that i heard this before on a cd player. It was not the jack, but the headphones included. So instead of using the white ones that were included, I used a new pair of Sony "in- ear phones", the sport model actually with a gold plated jack insert. I never had the problem again. I would say my guess is the majority of the "headphone jack problems" were really the earbuds themselves. In all actuality, The wiggling I exprienced was also fron the earbuds, not the micro. If you are having this problem I recommend buying the phones I bought, after all they were only $20 or so.Message Edited by Kero35 on 02-23-2005 0:02 AM

Most people's first troubleshooting technique is isolating the point of failure(aka trying a different set of headphones). If you can solve your propblem with new phones more power to you! If the jack is actually physically loose no set of headphones would be able to fix that.

Creative Zen Micro dissapointm

Bought my Zen Micro early June 2005 only to have the headphone jack problem (where the jack gets loose and everything in the headphones get distorted at the slightest touch of it) and had it RMA'd mid Sept 2005. However once again now it has happened again but e-mail support didn't exactly want to help me out saying I was outside my 'complimentary e-mail support period', which is something every person who spends $300+ wants to hear. Now to charge $85+$25 for diagnostics and handling is nuts, anyone recommend me going to an IPod?

Dale-CL wrote:
boardaholic3: I can tell you this from my phone tech days: If all the options in recovery mode freeze the player, 99% of the time that's a failed hard dri've. What you do with it is up to you, Creative will charge you if you have them replace the dri've since you're out of warranty. Some people install their own dri'ves, search the forums for info on that.
In any case, good luck.
Dale
Dale you seem to one who is willing to give some advice outside of the robot talk they want you guys to use. Lets be honest here. Lets level. Are they ever going to fix the issue with freezing or faulty hard disks? SHould we honestly go out and pay a bunch of money just to be playing games with customer support or just get told to rebuild it ourselves? Help us Dale. Help us. Help. We the customers are having problems with this product. These products. Do they monitor these forums? Do they care about our time and agony? Or just our pocket book? You can reach them Dale. Dale, you are the key to this mess. You can help the masses. Do the right thing Dale. For once make your parents proud. Make us proud. Put a smile on our faces and yours. Sure they may fire you for doing the right thing. But we will be happy and our ears will be ringing with joy from the music of a functional MP3 player that we bought with money.
MONEY DALE. MONEY. My earned money. MY time. TIME AND MONEY IS BEING WASTED HERE DALE. If creative doesnt try to fix this problem they are thieves. They are stealing money and time. And Dale your a part of that? Do you want people knowing you as DALE the thief. Dale who stole from millions. I wouldnt. I wouldnt be able to sleep at night. Dale we are counting on you!!! Dont let us down DALE.

Zen Micro Photo Earphones prob

Hello there,
I bought my Zen Micro Photo 2 months back. No problems so far, but from a week or so I am finding a decrease in volume in the right ear phone. Its considerable enough to identify easily and decent volumes.
I tried using with my own earphones (not creative one which was supplied) and they are working fine, with no difference between left and right.
I connected the creative ear phones to my computer and again noticed the difference in volume between left and right.
Could anyone tell me what the problem is !!! The cable, the connecting end everything looks fine. No breakages nothing.
I also noticed there is decrease in the magnetic power on one of the earphones.
Does the earphone need any cleaning or so?
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-Siva

I have had this happen with some earphones in the past that were dropped a few times. The earphones included with mp3 players tend to be very low priced earphones. If you spend $20-50 for headphones sold separately you will get better sound quality. Search the forum under headphones or earphones to see which ones users feel are the best value(some $20 headphones might have better sound than others that are $30 or $40).

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JohnnyJ wrote:A small amount of Zens have had headphone jack problems, get it changed (the player that is).
A SMALL amount? Of the 3 persons i know who have a Zen Micro, all 3 have got the headphone jack problem. I have even had it on my second player (after RMA!). Also look at all the posts on the forum. Cant be a small amount, see?

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If you've got a cassette player in your car, you can play your micro thru that (I do it all the time) using a cassette adaptor you can get for around $20 from practically anywhere. If not, seems like you'd have to go the FM transmitter route which will cost you more (see link). If your car has a single jack port (like the one used to connect your headphones to your micro), it should work with more than just an Ipod. My friend uses his for a non-pod product---you'd just need the little cable to go from your micro to your car's jack. http://us.creative.com/products/prod...57&product=427

Zen Micro not recognized in Dev. Mgr. or Media Sou

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I've read the links given in the sticky topic up top about Playsforsure/Zen. I have WMP .0.572.5230. I saw a bunch of older threads about WMP causing problems but it appears by now that has been fixed?
The computer is a Dell Dimension E52 bought in January. I can't do the steps for unplugging all the other USB devices because my keyboard, mouse, and external HDD (which I use for almost everything) are plugged into them. I've tried the player on the 4th USB port in the back of the computer and both the ones in the front.
I haven't tried anything with the cleanup thing or firmware because a) I'm terrified because I've seen so many threads about firmware issues destroying the player and b) I can't update the firmware without the computer seeing the player, right?
I think that's about all the information I have to supply so far. The mp3 player is supposed to be a birthday present for my husband (his party is this weekend) so I'm really hoping I'm missing something obvious and quick to fix!! If anyone has anything to share I'm all ears!

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Pick up metal objects with zen micro headphones? battery life with firmware 1.02

hey all
just purchased my zen micro couple days ago.
the package we got here in downunder is satifying. included were the wired remote and also the stand/case with belt clip. these were the only reasons that made me choose this over the ipod mini.
this has not occurred to me until tonight, but the headphones seems to act as magnets and were stuck to each other as the phones were dangling
i never noticed this happening with other phones
also the battery life of my zen was horrendous. its lasted 5 hrs with eq and smart volume on. the zen was on hold the whole time as the actions were controlled by the wired remote.
this was with the firmware that was shipped with the player .0.03 i believe
have just updated the firmware now, and will be testing the battery life to see if the problem is rectified.
if not, then an exhange for an ipod is inevitable.

Yep, SV is a battery killer, around a 50% drop in life has been meaured and the effect is known to be pretty negligible.
And as others have said, them headphones have magnets in, like pretty much any speaker

Newbie here...some Zen Micro questions/suggestio

Hi im new Okay i have some questions for y'all:
Will having only usb .0 work for a zen micro? I have a n200 and it works fine, just wondering if the micro will work on my computer too.
Yes, I recently ordered a Zen Micro. Unfortunately that was before i came to this forum, and after witnessing that massi've 08 page headphone jack thread, I'm getting very worried. Are there any people out there who are satisfied with the micro? If you have problems, don't reply with a MICRO SUX0RZ **bleep** THE MICRO. I need some feel-good stories!
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I just received the 6 Gb Zen Micro 3 days ago from Creative. It fired up with no problems, and connected as expected with the pc running XP SP2. The Creative software for the computer looks like a mess, Windows Media player 0 is much more intuiti've and works well with the Zen. So far so good. Synching with Outlook is the next challenge.
Lack of accessories is my only sore point. No belt clip is a problem for the gym. Right now the Zen is jammed in an IPod neoprene jacket with a circular cutout that my daughter decided wasn't cool enough for her. Maybe I'll resort to making a case from an Altoids tin like I saw in another forum.
Greg.
PS: If ordering from creative, tell them to put some packing between the Zen box and the shipping box. Mine was rattlling around in a box that was about "x 4".
Message Edited by Gdoke on 04-2-2005 0:8 AM

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