Mains charger for zen v plus

[DC_FC79]

I bought a mains charger for my zen v plus and im not sure if the charger is able to charge the v plus or the charger could be faulty, what power rating should the mains charger be,

this is the charger i bought, is it powerful enough to charge the v plus

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/prod...ucts_id=100844

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[shiftsix]

i am thinking of buying a zen v plus
but there seem to be a lot of problems with it if i read the topics in this forum

so, is it still a good choice?

ps, can i use my travel charger on the zen v plus? (so i don't have to charge it by computer usb)

[BobbyRS]

The Zen V can be a liitle picky when it comes to AC charging. Those USB chargers can be "hit or miss" as well. What's the rated output specs of that adapter you linked too above?

[BobbyRS]

It's really up to you. Most people post to get help with problems so that is always reflected in forums more so than anything.

What kind charger exactly?

[DC_FC79]

it says 5.4 Vdc 650mA
Max 3.5W,

m thinking charger i bought isnt powerful enough, the zen works as i charged it up last night via my pc,

[shiftsix]

Originally Posted by BobbyRS

It's really up to you. Most people post to get help with problems so that is always reflected in forums more so than anything.

What kind charger exactly?

just a normal travelcharger wich has an usb port in it and a port to mains electricity
i used it for my samsung yp-k5



is ask this because i saw a creative travel charger, only for zen


the creative zen power adapter, wich is like 30 euro

if i only can use the creative zen adapter, i won't buy it
because i'm buying the zen because its so cheap, its better to spend the 30 euro on a other mp3 player wich CAN use normal travel charger

[BobbyRS]

I believe the Zen V suffers from the same USB charging requirement as the Micro line of players. See this thread and post for more details.

Originally Posted by BobbyRS

Creative took this a step furthur to ensure that enumeration takes place and has created the ZMP (and other players as well) with some type of internal charging/detection circuit (simular to some of the Motorola phones) that requires and detects the ohms resistance either from USB/OS enumeration to the device or the use of their "special" charging adapter.

[DC_FC79]

Originally Posted by BobbyRS

I believe the Zen V suffers from the same USB charging requirement as the Micro line of players. See this thread and post for more details.

Cheers bobby, thanks for your help

[BobbyRS]

Hey no problem. Good luck with getting a charger and enjoy!

[DC_FC79]

Originally Posted by shiftsix

just a normal travelcharger wich has an usb port in it and a port to mains electricity
i used it for my samsung yp-k5



is ask this because i saw a creative travel charger, only for zen


the creative zen power adapter, wich is like 30 euro

if i only can use the creative zen adapter, i won't buy it
because i'm buying the zen because its so cheap, its better to spend the 30 euro on a other mp3 player wich CAN use normal travel charger

yes i saw the second charger on creatives website, surely the ones on creatives website would work,

[BobbyRS]

Yeah, the Universal Charger is the safest bet, but expensive.

[DC_FC79]

Originally Posted by BobbyRS

Yeah, the Universal Charger is the safest bet, but expensive.

yes its a tad expensive but if there isnt one out there which would work then thats how much ill have to pay,

[BobbyRS]

It can also come in handy if you decide to ever get a different Creative model of player as well. (Even though the newer Zen/X-Fi doest have this unique charging requirement).

[shiftsix]

mine says, 5.5v 500mA plus/minus 50mA
so, will it work?

i'm a bit confused
and i know the creative charger will work, but the thing is
i'd rather spend the 30 bucks on another mp3 player

[BobbyRS]

Most likely no since many USB chargers does have the data connections (power connections only) required to initiate proper charge.

[shiftsix]

okay, thank you for your help

[BobbyRS]

No problem.

[shiftsix]

wait a sec, does the creative zen not require the creative mains charger???
so i can use my travel charger on the creative zen?
i'm willing to spend the extra bucks on the zen in stead of the zen V plus if it can use it

edit: specs of my travel charger
input: 100-240V AC50/80Hz 150mA
output: -_-_-_- 5.5v 500mA plus/minus 50mA

[BobbyRS]

wait a sec, does the creative zen not require the creative mains charger???

No, it doesn't. See this thread for more info, as well as the Zen FAQ (See my signature) under the Battery/Charging section.

so i can use my travel charger on the creative zen?

Since it is a 5.5v charger, I would say no.... to be safe. The Zen charges from a 5v source, the same as the Zen V. However, the advantage of the newer Zen is that it doesn't require the usage of special chargers like the Zen V. Many 5v AC chargers work just fine with it (see the thread above).

[shiftsix]

Originally Posted by BobbyRS

No, it doesn't. See this thread for more info, as well as the Zen FAQ (See my signature) under the Battery/Charging section.



Since it is a 5.5v charger, I would say no.... to be safe. The Zen charges from a 5v source, the same as the Zen V. However, the advantage of the newer Zen is that it doesn't require the usage of special chargers like the Zen V. Many 5v AC chargers work just fine with it (see the thread above).

but what do you mean with to be safe?
to be safe as in don't buy it because it might not work
or
don't use it because its bad for the battery

i could also buy a 5v ac charger :P
thanks again for your help you're very helpful