Suggestions for Listening

  It is recommended that you upgrade to the latest version of RealPlayer which is RealPlayer 10.5. Click on this link http://www.real.com/?PV=11&dp=14us and it will take you to the page where you can download it for FREE. There is a gray box on the right side at the top with Free RealOne Player listed. Click on this and simply follow the instructions. Once installed the RealOne Player can automatically correct any problems you may be having in playing the talks in real time. They also have it available for different operating systems, including a Macintosh version. We’ve noticed with RealOne the sound quality is improved too. You also have the option of getting the latest version of the Windows Media Player which will work too.
  If you are trying to download the Real Audio files for listening at a later time and are having difficulty, note that if you are using Internet Explorer, the files are put into your Temporary Internet Files. All you have to do is go into Windows Explorer, click on the Windows file and then go to Temporary Internet Files. The file will have a Real Audio symbol next to it or your default media player icon and will be named VH Castle or VH1-10 (Sometimes Windows will assign a different name to it. Just take note as to what your system is calling it). Then drag that file into whatever permanent file folder you wish.
  If you are using Netscape Communicator it saves the file as follows, C:\Windows\Temp\nameoffile.ram. You can then follow the same steps in the above paragraph and save and rename the file wherever and whatever you wish. Remember different browsers and different versions of browsers may put things in other file folders on your computer.
  Occasionally somehow the Real Audio files on our server get corrupted and they don’t work properly. Please let us know if something like this occurs. Send an e-mail to info@anewlife.org and we’ll check into it to make sure there isn’t a problem on our end. We want it to work as much as you do.
  Enjoy listening to the wonderful lessons of Vernon Howard.

Important Tips For Maintaining Cassette Tapes and Players

1. Store your tapes in cases in cool, dry shared space. Never leave tapes in your car at any time of the year, especially in hot or cold weather.
2. Clean your tape recorder at least twice a year. The more you use it the more often it should be cleaned. Work out a convenient schedule. Demagnetize when you clean the heads with a head demagnetizer. Radio Shack or your nearest electronics store should have them. These are much more effective in keeping heads, rollers and capstans in good condition than the commercial tapes sold for this purpose.
  The head can be cleaned with 99% pure alcohol. Just dip a cotton swab in the alcohol and brush the face of the head(s) with it, being careful to not scratch the head of the recorder. The capstan and pinch rollers can be cleaned in a similar fashion. Repeat the process as often as is necessary to make sure everything is properly cleaned.
  When your recorder becomes magnetized it distorts the high-frequency waves and causes the sound to become noisy. So it is good to demagnetize them. Most problems that occur with your cassette and video tape players are a result of improper maintenance.
3. On occasion your cassette tape may not move backward or forward in your tape recorder. Slam it hard (but not too hard) on a flat surface 2 or 3 times on each side and this should free up the tape.
  In summary, the proper storage of tapes and regular cleaning and demagnetizing of your recorders will insure years of good use for your machine and tapes. For CD and DVD players a disc can be purchased that is inserted into your CD or DVD player which cleans the laser lens. It comes with detailed instructions on how to use it.

The above also applies to CD, DVD, MP3 and video players.

Last Updated
7/16/07