MP3 Help
What are MP3s?
MP3s are digital audio files that have been sized down while still
maintaining their original sound quality. Before there were MP3s,
digital audio files took hours to download. But on a 56K modem, most
MP3s can download in just a few minutes. MP3s are widely recognized
as the most popular format for storing and listening to music (and sermons) on the
World Wide Web.
What software do I need to play MP3s?
You can play MP3s on just about any audio player software application. Virtually all Windows operating systems include Windows Media Player, and Macintosh operating systems include QuickTime. You can also transfer the MP3 file to a portable listening device, such as an iPod.
How do I save or download MP3s for later playback?
There are a few different processes, depending on how your player is
set up. After you click the sermon MP3 link, the file should either save
itself automatically to a temporary directory, or a personal folder or
directory on your hard drive. Or you might get a pop-up prompting you
to "Open the file" or "Save to Disk." In this case, choose "Save to
Disk." Your computer will then ask you where you would like to save the
file. Choose a destination you can remember so you can find the MP3
later.
Most players have a settings area where you can specify how you'd
like to download songs. Try playing around with these settings to see
which process you like best.
If you're still having trouble downloading the sermons, a quick solution is
to right-click the sermon MP3 link (or left click and hold if you're on
Macintosh), left-click Save Link As or Save Target As, name the file
and click save. You might also need to configure or "fine-tune" your
browser settings.
You can always try the help menu within your player application for additional information.
I saved an MP3 file, but I can't find it on my computer.
Use your computer's Find command and type in *.mp3 as the file name,
looking in all directories (C: for most computers). This tells the
computer to look for any MP3 files on your hard drive. Your browser
typically will save by default to a temporary folder like C:/temp or
something similar. Many programs prefer you save downloads into their
default folder, which can make finding songs a little confusing. You
can avoid this situation by creating a new folder that you use to store
all of your MP3 downloads. Or, choose to save all downloads to your
desktop. Either way, your files won't get buried deep inside your
computer where you can't find them.
My download cut off. What do I do?
If your download cuts off prematurely, go back to the sermon download page
and click on the MP3 link button again.
How do I create my own audio CD from the MP3 sermon file?
With Windows Media Player, you can create (burn) your own audio CDs from the sermon MP3 file stored on your computer.
The player converts tracks into .cda files to copy them to the compact
disc. Audio CDs can play in most computers and in home and car CD
players that play CD-R and CD-RW discs.
To create a CD, you must have a CD recorder (burner) attached to your computer and a blank CD to which you can copy tracks.
For detailed instructions, refer to the Help section in Windows Media Player, and search on "Creating your own CDs".
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