Re: MD: Prices of Minidiscs
Eoin Maguire wrote: Just thought I'd mention this as it is the first case of Ireland being cheaper than America that I can remember!! What's the price of Guinness over there? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Sharp 702 issues.
Phil Genera wrote (regarding his 702): I don't know what I did, but it works now :) Congratulations! (Now you can get a job as a 702 refurbisher.) - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Refurbished Sharp 702s
Hi guys! You don't listen do you. Just remember these simple rules-- Sharp minidisc walkmen esp the 702 will go pants with the UTOC error after a few months, and all Sharp equipment, possibly even all non- Sony equipment has a faulty ATRAC algorithm that turns nice music into electronic junk. In addition all non-Sony units lack a feature to manually set the recording position after the already used part :-) Stick with Sony and you'll be okay I say (unless it's the 510 but hey no-ones perfect, not even Sony). Or the 920 with HiSpace someone says as well I think, or was that the 930. Cheers, PrinceGaz -- "if it harms none, do what you will" Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://website.lineone.net/~princegaz/ ICQ: 36892193 Earn a minimum of $20 per hour by watching ads on the net! Visit http://www.bepaid.com/users.rhtml?REFID=10164669 - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: TDK discs
Hello everyone! Does anyone have any opinion about TDK SG discs? I have several and they seem to be doing a fine job. Just curious! Chuck - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Refurbished Sharp 702s
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey- refurb isn't so bad. I got an AIWA AM-F70 for only 183.00 (w/shipping) off Onsale.com. It hasn't given me any trouble more than one disc error. I really like this unit, and I've had it for 7 months now, and you still cannot get it new for that price. eD True, but, apperently, these units that apair on E-Bay eo, are NOT refurbished at all. Include the '30 days warenty (illegal in Europe!)' and you have a nice scam in which you can sell loads of bad 702's with a profit! Cheers, Ralph -- === Ralph SmeetsFunctional Verification Centre Of Competence - CMG Voice: (+33) (0)4 76 58 44 46 STMicroelectronics Fax:(+33) (0)4 76 58 40 11 5, chem de la Dhuy Mobile: (+33) (0)6 82 66 62 70 38240 MEYLAN E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] FRANCE === "For many years, mankind lived just like the animals. And then something happened that unleashed the powers of our imagination: We learned to talk." -- Stephen Hawking, later used by Pink Floyd -- === - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Refurbished Sharp 702s
At 3/2/00 6:15 AM, PrinceGaz increased the world's knowledge by typing: In addition all non-Sony units lack a feature to manually set the recording position after the already used part :-) I don't know about decks, but you're absolutely right about the portables. Non-Sony units don't have this "feature" because THEY DON'T NEED IT! They do it automatically! They assume (correctly) that you want to keep what you've already recorded unless you specifically indicate otherwise. Ed "What the" Heckman [EMAIL PROTECTED] +--+ | Oh, the difference between nearly right and exactly right. | | -- Horace J. Brown | +--+ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Sony outlet stores
Someone was asking about the Sony outlet stores.. here is the URL http://www.amulation.com/minidisc/sony_outlets.html The on line outlet http://www.online-sony.com/ The toll free number Call to order: 1-888-747-8246 Sony Prime Outlets at Birch Run Birch Run, MI Sony Prime Outlets at Castle Rock Castle Rock, CO Sony Prime Outlets at Gaffney Gaffney, SC Sony Prime Outlets at Grove City Grove City, PA Sony Prime Outlets at Jeffersonville I Jeffersonville, OH Sony Prime Outlets at Lake Elsinore Lake Elsinore, CA Sony Prime Outlets at San Marcos San Marcos , TX Sony Prime Outlets at Tracy Tracy, CA Sony Rockvale Square Outlets Lancaster, PA Sony The Original Outlet Mall Kenosha, W Sony Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Central Valley ( Harriman ) , NY Sony Wrentham Village Premium Outlets Wrentham, MA - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Refurbished Sharp 702s
I just wanted to post a warning here about Refurbished Sharp 702s that appear all over Ebay and other auction sites. These "things" have a 30 Day Warranty and are NOT "Factory Refurbished". It's unfortunate for people like the gentleman who has just experience problems with his refurb. What do you mean not factory refurbished ? Who else has the knowledge to "refurbish" Sharp 702s in the US ? I try to keep an eye on it since I'm a Power Seller there. I don't know how these units made it back out into the public, who is at fault. If anyone knows any specifics on these units, let me know. This is about the 5th time Make it the 6th time. My roomy got one of those units from ebay, and on the 40th day, the optical block failed. Cost him $300CDN to replace the optical block. Yup, he paid $150 originally. Wayne - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Refurbished Sharp 702s
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 3/2/00 6:15 AM, PrinceGaz increased the world's knowledge by typing: In addition all non-Sony units lack a feature to manually set the recording position after the already used part :-) I don't know about decks, but you're absolutely right about the portables. Non-Sony units don't have this "feature" because THEY DON'T NEED IT! They do it automatically! They assume (correctly) that you want to keep what you've already recorded unless you specifically indicate otherwise. Ed "What the" Heckman [EMAIL PROTECTED] +--+ | Oh, the difference between nearly right and exactly right. | | -- Horace J. Brown | +--+ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] LOL, 1-0 for PrinceGaz vs Ed "What the" Heckman Ed, I'm under the impression that you haven't met PrinzeGaz yet... He's our 'provoker'. I mean, he just likes discussion to much ;-) Cheers, Ralph - Who wouldn't want to miss Gaz on this list -- === Ralph SmeetsFunctional Verification Centre Of Competence - CMG Voice: (+33) (0)4 76 58 44 46 STMicroelectronics Fax:(+33) (0)4 76 58 40 11 5, chem de la Dhuy Mobile: (+33) (0)6 82 66 62 70 38240 MEYLAN E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] FRANCE === "For many years, mankind lived just like the animals. And then something happened that unleashed the powers of our imagination: We learned to talk." -- Stephen Hawking, later used by Pink Floyd -- === - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Distortion in Mono Mode
I have a Sony MZ-R55 that works great when I record in Stereo, but if I put it in Mono mode to record, the recordings come out distorted, and the distortion increases as the songs I am recording build in volume. I am recording from a soundboard using my "line in" input. Any suggestions?? Thanks, Wayne Loden Southaven, MS USA __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: 140GB CD ready...whow!
Maximum PC reports that Constellation 3D (C3D) has developed an optical drive technology call Fluorescent Multi-layer Disc and Card (FMD/C) that can read and write more than 140 GB to a single transparent CD-ROM sized disc. FMD/C uses a laser to activate the fluorescent material contained in the grooves of the transparent disc and interprets the light emitted from the material as data. FMD/C achieves its high capacity from the multiple data layers and is capable of containing up to five times the number layers in standard DVD-ROMs. FMD/C drives are expected to support traditional CD-ROM and DVD-ROM media and may be available by end of 2001. Source: Maximum PC (Article available only in print edition) Link: http://www.maximumpc.com ***Internet Email Confidentiality Footer*** Privileged/Confidential Information may be contained in this message. If you are not the addressee indicated in this message (or responsible for delivery of the message to such person), you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone. In such case, you should destroy this message and kindly notify the sender by reply email. Please advise immediately if you or your employer do not consent to Internet email for messages of this kind. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this message that do not relate to the official business of my firm shall be understood as neither given nor endorsed by it. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Micro keyboard for titling
There is your answer ... MD connected to a Palm Pilot I have a Palm III and various MD equipment. At this point, the *only* common connection is IR, specifically, the Palm with send/receive IR and my JE520 and MDS-PC2 will receive it. The Palm will send/receive RS232 and, with the addition of the CAV-50C RS232/Slink interface, so will the MDS-PC2. But I think it would be better to concentrate on the portables, rather than these home-type decks. I think the best solution for *existing* portable MD would be a cable that connected the RS232 hotsync on the Palm to the 4-pin remote connector on the MD. Two of the 4 pins are control, which is normally implemented by a resistor ladder and pushbuttons, but I've seen PC interfaces that use CMOS analog switches. The other two are data from the MD to the LCD (or the label printer). Looks like an opportunity to use a PIC single-chip microprocessor to make the connection. I'm sure that it would be possible to write a Palm program similar to the PC program Sony supplies with the MDs-PC2. Might make me think of replacing my MZ-EP11 player with a portable recorder! - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Perfect Portable (Was: Refurbished Sharp 702s)
At 3/2/00 10:46 AM, Ralph Smeets increased the world's knowledge by typing: I'm under the impression that you haven't met PrinzeGaz yet... He's our 'provoker'. I mean, he just likes discussion to much ;-) I guess not. I noticed his smiley, but I just had to get that off my chest anyway. I feel much better now. ;-) BTW... I've looked at other portables as possible replacements for my R50 for this very reason. But all of them, even the new Sony's, seem to have various usability drawbacks when compared to it. For example, the jog dial is WONDERFUL. I also love how easy the R50 makes it to mark and unmark tracks (push a button and you're done). If Sony made a version of the R50 that had the following modifications, I would buy one YESTERDAY and tell my friends that they should buy one too: -- the R90's battery life (actually, the R50's form factor should allow a longer life) -- a backlit display -- an "automatic" end search when recording -- the ability to start playing from the beginning without having to use the jog dial -- without cutting the performance (such as the R90's less precise track marking or slower startup times) -- slightly lighter (It doesn't have to be smaller, although slimmer might be possible if they're very, very careful about it.) Ed "What the" Heckman [EMAIL PROTECTED] +--+ | Dig the well before you are thirsty. | |(Chinese proverb) | +--+ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Excessive line noise using TOSLINK w/ Xitel
Hello all, I'm attempting to record mp3's from my computer to my minidisc via TOSLINK, but the sound coming through has excessive noise. I do not experience this excessive line noise during analog recording, nor when simply listening through my desktop speakers. Computer specs: Win 98 Celeron 500MHz 256MB RAM Xitel Platinum Adaptec 2940 PCI Netgear 100/10 NIC PCI Creative TNT2 AGP Minidisc specs: Sharp 722 I've tried a number of things, but have yet to come up with a solution: 1. lowered the digital out volume and wave out volume within sound control panel, but no effect on noise level. 2. recorded mp3 at various bitrates, 128, 160, 192, but no effect 3. swapped sound card with *another* new Xitel Platinum, but same line noise 4. swapped stock TOSLINK cable with a Sony (POC-15AB) unit, but no effect 5. moved the sound card from one PCI slot to another, but no effect 6. swapped Sharp 722 unit with new one, but no change Anyone have solutions I can try? Similar experiences? Thanks for listening, Uber - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Refurbished Sharp 702s
* "PrinceGaz" [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Thu, 02 Mar 2000 | You don't listen do you. Just remember these simple rules-- Sharp | minidisc walkmen esp the 702 will go pants with the UTOC error | after a few months, My 702, which I have had for more than a few months, used three to five hours every day, has not "gone pants". A friend's 722, which is used almost as much as my 702 and is only a month younger has not "gone pants". His previous 701, which is two or three years old still works fine. So enough with the FUD already. -- Rat [EMAIL PROTECTED]\ If Happy Fun Ball begins to smoke, get Minion of Nathan - Nathan says Hi! \ away immediately. Seek shelter and cover PGP Key: at a key server near you! \ head. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Feedback on Minidisc Mall?
Greetings, I need to order some 80 minute discs. Unfortunately, they're pretty hard to find, especially at decent prices. I've found some at www.minidiscmall.com, but their policies have me a little worried. Has anyone bought anything from them? Are they OK? If not, can you recommend someplace good who would have them in stock? (I want to stick with TDK, Maxell or Sony discs for now.) Ed "What the" Heckman [EMAIL PROTECTED] +--+ | Diplomacy gets you out of what tact would have kept you out of. | | -- Brian Bowling | +--+ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
No Subject
From ZDNet - something I have been dying to do (or not): Creating MP3s from your CD collection is a snap with these downloads. You can rip from CDs or record them through your soundcard. http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?24274:2813963 __ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: digital recording from Imac
Does anyone have any info on how to record MP3's digitally from an older Imac. I have the 333Mhz. I have been recording through the analog (headphone) output, but was wondering if there was some way to hook up a digital optical cable to the Imac. Thanks, Geoff - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: digital recording from Imac
On Thu, 2 Mar 2000, Robbins, Geoff wrote: Does anyone have any info on how to record MP3's digitally from an older Imac. I have the 333Mhz. I have been recording through the analog (headphone) output, but was wondering if there was some way to hook up a digital optical cable to the Imac. You will need a USB audio device with a TOSLink output. The DATPort and SonicPort from Opcode have been reported to work very well. The DATPort has toslink output only, the SonicPort adds analog output. I also believe Roland has a USB device with optical output. I think minidisco is selling these right now for around $220. Ian - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Excessive line noise using TOSLINK w/ Xitel
On Thu, 2 Mar 2000, UberWrensch wrote: Hi, I'm attempting to record mp3's from my computer to my minidisc via TOSLINK, but the sound coming through has excessive noise. I do not experience this excessive line noise during analog recording, nor when simply listening through my desktop speakers. Computer specs: [...] I've tried a number of things, but have yet to come up with a solution: [...] See like you're desperated :) I remember having a similar problem wome time ago. Changing the IRQ, or DMA, or simply avoiding sharing it could help, and you can't lose anything trying. Hope it helps, *---(*)---**-- Francisco J. Montilla System Network administrator [EMAIL PROTECTED] irc: pukkaSevilleSpain INSFLUG (LiNUX) Coordinator: www.insflug.org - ftp.insflug.org - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Perfect Portable
Ed Heckman wrote, | If Sony made a version of the R50 that had the following modifications, I | would buy one YESTERDAY and tell my friends that they should buy one too: [among the modifications, Ed listed this:] | -- the ability to start playing from the beginning without having | to use the jog dial You can open and reclose the clamshell, or you can press END SEARCH, PLAY, STOP, PLAY. At least the R50's jog dial is good for changing tracks. On the R3, only the FF and REW buttons do that: its jog dial is used only for titling and rese- quencing. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Aiwa AM-F70 to the rescue
So I did some editing in my JE520 and ejected the disc, letting the edited TOC get written. It was one of my oldest, most used discs. I put the disc into the W1 and got "C14 error." Same thing in the other slot of the W1, same thing back in the 520, "disc error" in the 500. Damn. I had a printed listing of all the tracks on the disc except the couple I had just added, and I still remembered those, and they were all from my CD collection -- nothing live, nothing off the radio -- so I could have rerecorded it all from scratch if necessary, but it would have taken a lot of time and effort. But my AM-F70 could still read and play the disc! I dirtied the TOC in the F70 and let it write. The F70 recovered it all. The disc even survived further writes in the 520. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Perfect Portable
| -- the ability to start playing from the beginning without having | to use the jog dial I have been trying to get around the "you're-in-the-middle-of-the-disc and-want-to-start-listening-from-the-beginning-again" problem. The way i do it now (the fastest i have found) is to hit end search, then stop then play. I have a MZ-R37. __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Battery Box and Sony Mics
I can't say for sure, but I doubt if it would cause a problem. It looks like a standard electret mike design. Similar to the one I designed, but a comercial version. Take a look at the plans on my web page. "Lynch, Jason JD" wrote: Hi there, I've just had a friend ask me if he could borrow my battery box to use with his MZ-R55 and Sony ECM-DS70P microphone. I was wondering can you use a Battery box with a Sony mic, or will it damage it? Thanks Jason EOM NOTICE - This message contains information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. It may also be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error please notify [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Jim Coon Not just another pretty mandolin picker. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If Gibson made cars, would they sound so sweet? My first web page http://www.tir.com/~liteways - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Sony outlet stores
These outlets only carry computer and monitor parts. I tried calling the 888 number and got a dead end. Anyone know a good place for refurbished Sonys or Sharps other than E-bay? They're selling for more than retail on auction! Thx, Orhan Sancaktar mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of J Coon Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2000 9:46 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Sony outlet stores Someone was asking about the Sony outlet stores.. here is the URL http://www.amulation.com/minidisc/sony_outlets.html The on line outlet http://www.online-sony.com/ The toll free number Call to order: 1-888-747-8246 Sony Prime Outlets at Birch Run Birch Run, MI Sony Prime Outlets at Castle Rock Castle Rock, CO Sony Prime Outlets at Gaffney Gaffney, SC Sony Prime Outlets at Grove City Grove City, PA Sony Prime Outlets at Jeffersonville I Jeffersonville, OH Sony Prime Outlets at Lake Elsinore Lake Elsinore, CA Sony Prime Outlets at San Marcos San Marcos , TX Sony Prime Outlets at Tracy Tracy, CA Sony Rockvale Square Outlets Lancaster, PA Sony The Original Outlet Mall Kenosha, W Sony Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Central Valley ( Harriman ) , NY Sony Wrentham Village Premium Outlets Wrentham, MA - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Perfect Portable
At 3/2/00 4:26 PM, David W. Tamkin increased the world's knowledge by typing: | -- the ability to start playing from the beginning without having | to use the jog dial You can open and reclose the clamshell, or you can press END SEARCH, PLAY, STOP, PLAY. Yep, you guys are right. I didn't realize this 'cause it's not entirely obvious, nor is it in the manual. Thanks! Ed "What the" Heckman [EMAIL PROTECTED] +--+ | Some people regard discipline as a chore. For me, it is a kind | | of order that sets me free to fly. | | -- Julie Andrews | +--+ - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: CD-R problem...
hey.. I know i really shouldn't write about those evil CD-Rs on an MD list, but this is the only place i know that's techy enough to help... I just got a new computer (Compaq Presario 7940)with a built in CD-RW...I decided to make some CD-Rs for my friend (doesn't use MD...), but on the first track, after four seconds, stopped playing and tried reading the disc's TOC a few times before giving up. I thought this was an isolated incident due to my father's wonderful jumping up and down in front of the machine, but later, as i was burning another CD, it happened again...and again...and again Does anyone know how to fix this? On MD related neews, MiniDisc is catching on with people in my High School! Yes, America is finally learning! God, why aren't we as smart and Audiophilic as you people in the UK and Japan??? america sucks... I've already converted 2 Rio users to minidisc, and several other people (9, to be exact) are saving up money from their after-school jobs for a sony (i told them, get something with Sharp ATRAC, you're gonna be sorry [techno is popular at my school...]) REPLY, AND DO IT PRIVATELY, DAMMIT :) Jeffrey Lan [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Distortion in Mono Mode
Are you only feeding one channel (ie, left channel or right channel only?) If som you need a cable to split the mono signal to feed both channels to get the best signal. You can try decreasing the desk volume and increasing record volume on the R55. In my experience this only happens when you try to put too loud a signal into the unit because the record levels are too low. Magic -- "Creativity is more a birthright than an acquisition, and the power of sound is wisdom and understanding applied to the power of vibration." Location : Portsmouth, England, UK Homepage : http://www.mattnet.freeserve.co.uk EMail : [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Wayne Loden [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2000 3:45 PM Subject: MD: Distortion in Mono Mode I have a Sony MZ-R55 that works great when I record in Stereo, but if I put it in Mono mode to record, the recordings come out distorted, and the distortion increases as the songs I am recording build in volume. I am recording from a soundboard using my "line in" input. Any suggestions?? Thanks, Wayne Loden Southaven, MS USA __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: SONY MZ-R55
Hi I am having trouble with my sony mz-r55. When i put it on sync record and try to record a cd, it makes multiple tracks for for one song. what i mean is, that it breaks up the song, instead of just being track 01 the song is 01 and another part is track 02 and the thrid half is the 03 track. If anyone can UNDERSTAND anything i just said i commend you. If you can give me any help please e-mail me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Frank - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Perfect Portable
Ed Heckman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If Sony made a version of the R50 that had the following modifications, I would buy one YESTERDAY and tell my friends that they should buy one too: [only my gripes quoted ;-)] an "automatic" end search when recording And a note explaining why the ever put such a stupid "feature" in their portables to begin with ;-) the ability to start playing from the beginning without having to use the jog dial Yes! I *hate* this. Add to it the fact that when I'm on the last song, I can't hit "forward" to go to track #1 -- I have to jog/skip all the way to the beginning or open the door and close it again. I'll also add: - Get a better remote! The Sony "stick" is the stupidest remote I've ever used. In order to skip tracks, you have to turn the little knob at the end, but to do that with one hand is difficult without hitting the stop button embedded in the knob. The Sharp, Aiwa and Kenwood remotes I've seen are all much, much better. - Implement an insert/eject mechanism like the Sharp 700-series. The floppy-style is better in every way: less flimsy, less prone to breakage, easier to eject/insert when in a pocket/bag. Other than that, I love my MZR50. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Perfect Portable
On Thu, 2 Mar 2000, Dan Frakes wrote: The Sony "stick" is the stupidest remote I've ever used. Am I the only one who thinks it's brilliant? I have no problems with changing songs without hitting the stop button, but that might have to do with the size of my fingers. The only thing that bothers me about it are the Display and Play mode buttons, which are hard to press. A millimeter or two more would really have helped, but apart from that I love it. /fnord - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Perfect Portable
Am I the only one who thinks it's brilliant? I have no problems with changing songs without hitting the stop button, but that might have to do with the size of my fingers. I've tried other remotes (Aiwa AM-F7, Sharp 721, Sharp 702, Panasonic SJ-MJ70, the newer Sony remote used in the R90), and the older Sony "twist-stick" remote was by FAR the most annoying remote to use with one hand. I mean, it's not that it's unbearable, but it pales greatly in comparison to the others when you factor in ease of use with one hand. And I have small fingers. - Ed. - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Refurbished Sharp 702s
I'd just like to ask Am I the only person who doesn't give a toss about the End Search button??? I own a MZ-R91 and it really doesn't bother me. I've made heaps of live recordings, copying CD's, compilations and not once has it caused me to lose something. That's my 5 shillings. Jason EOM NOTICE - This message contains information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. It may also be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error please notify [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: Perfect Portable
For what it's worth I think the stick remote kicks ass too. I have one on my MZ-E25 and I have to admit I do not see why people have hassles with it - I use the thing one-handed all the time. How do I manage this amazing feat? It's easy - I just grab the stick with my hand and use my thumb and forefinger to work the AMS/play control or vol controls or whatever. The stop button on the end is easy to find if you need it, especially when people randomly wander up to you and start talking (how big do headphones have to be before people realise you've got a walkman on??) - other remotes have had a less obvious stop button and that is a real pain in the ass. Can anyone tell me what the difference is between this stick remote (the first one sony came out with) and the newer more streamlined one? I've also got a sony CD (E707?) player with an oval style back-lit remote and by comparison it is the dumbest remote I've ever come across. It has a jog lever at the bottom and it is almost impossible to adjust anything without hitting the lever and skipping the track you're listening to - now THAT'S irritating... richard -Original Message- From: Mattias Bergsten [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, 3 March 2000 14:48 To: MDList Subject: Re: MD: Perfect Portable On Thu, 2 Mar 2000, Dan Frakes wrote: The Sony "stick" is the stupidest remote I've ever used. Am I the only one who thinks it's brilliant? I have no problems with changing songs without hitting the stop button, but that might have to do with the size of my fingers. The only thing that bothers me about it are the Display and Play mode buttons, which are hard to press. A millimeter or two more would really have helped, but apart from that I love it. /fnord - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: CD-R problem...
yeah this is off topic but...: i'm a proud "brown person" who proudly owns a md player. brynmore "brown" people - Ed. __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: Sharp 702 Refurbs
Someone asked who can refurbish a Sharp 702 besides Sharp. http://www.sohnen.com They are the b@st@ards reflooding the market with sh|tty 702s. I'm sorry, I try to make a college students living on Ebay selling new Electronics at a legitmate price and with excellent service. My feedback shows that: username o3baby I have no problems with Sony Factory Refurbished units, I would like to hear anyone's comments on those. Cheers, Link PS I just installed my DSL modem 1,000,000 BPS, SMOKING FAST! __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: SONY MZ-R55
On Thu, 2 Mar 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi I am having trouble with my sony mz-r55. When i put it on sync record and try to record a cd, it makes multiple tracks for for one song. You're doing this over an analogue connection, and there are some pauses longer than two seconds in this song? Then it's entirely normal, and in the manual. You should be doing this over a digital connection, or turning off synchro rec and doing the track marks manually. (Or, you could just erase the unnecessary synchro rec track marks afterwards.) /fnord - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Perfect Portable
On Thu, 2 Mar 2000, Edmund Wong wrote: I mean, it's not that it's unbearable, but it pales greatly in comparison to the others when you factor in ease of use with one hand. Okay, then I guess I AM weird, because I actually prefer it to other remotes I've tried. /fnord - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Refurbished Sharp 702s
"PrinceGaz" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You don't listen do you. Just remember these simple rules-- Sharp minidisc walkmen esp the 702 will go pants with the UTOC error after a few months, B! Sorry, but that answer is incorrect ;-) Only the early 702 models had UTOC problems. Subsequent 702s (-MK models) and non-702s have not had these problems. In addition all non-Sony units lack a feature to manually set the recording position after the already used part "Feature?" Let's see... on my Sony unit, I have to remember to hit a button before I start recording, or else I'll record over other stuff. On my girlfriend's Sharp, when I press record it automatically goes to the end of recorded material so I don't record over anything. "Sony feature?" Right... By the way, both Sony and Sharp units allow you to start recording anywhere you want, so there is absolutely no reason the Sony units should have this ridiculous button. The Sony home decks don't have it, no other units from any other manufacturer has it, so why do the Sony portables? Stick with Sony and you'll be okay I say And you'll also be out about $200 more ;-) Dan -- posting his obligatory response to Gaz' usual trolling ;-) - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: Sony outlet stores
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Maybe the 888 number only carriescomputer and monitor parts, but the others carra Sony's full line. I have bought miinidisc equipment, CD equipment, and radios at the Birch Run outlet store. They carry the digital cameras, teh TVs, playstations, car radios, home theaters, the whole shebang. Orhan Sancaktar wrote: These outlets only carry computer and monitor parts. I tried calling the 888 number and got a dead end. Anyone know a good place for refurbished Sonys or Sharps other than E-bay? They're selling for more than retail on auction! Thx, Orhan Sancaktar mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of J Coon Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2000 9:46 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MD: Sony outlet stores Someone was asking about the Sony outlet stores.. here is the URL http://www.amulation.com/minidisc/sony_outlets.html The on line outlet http://www.online-sony.com/ The toll free number Call to order: 1-888-747-8246 Sony Prime Outlets at Birch Run Birch Run, MI Sony Prime Outlets at Castle Rock Castle Rock, CO Sony Prime Outlets at Gaffney Gaffney, SC Sony Prime Outlets at Grove City Grove City, PA Sony Prime Outlets at Jeffersonville I Jeffersonville, OH Sony Prime Outlets at Lake Elsinore Lake Elsinore, CA Sony Prime Outlets at San Marcos San Marcos , TX Sony Prime Outlets at Tracy Tracy, CA Sony Rockvale Square Outlets Lancaster, PA Sony The Original Outlet Mall Kenosha, W Sony Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Central Valley ( Harriman ) , NY Sony Wrentham Village Premium Outlets Wrentham, MA - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Jim Coon Not just another pretty mandolin picker. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If Gibson made cars, would they sound so sweet? My first web page http://www.tir.com/~liteways - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: CD-R problem...
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Check the newsgroups. Do a search on CDR and CD-RW newgroups Jeffrey Lan wrote: hey.. I know i really shouldn't write about those evil CD-Rs on an MD list, but this is the only place i know that's techy enough to help... I just got a new computer (Compaq Presario 7940)with a built in CD-RW...I decided to make some CD-Rs for my friend (doesn't use MD...), but on the first track, after four seconds, stopped playing and tried reading the disc's TOC a few times before giving up. I thought this was an isolated incident due to my father's wonderful jumping up and down in front of the machine, but later, as i was burning another CD, it happened again...and again...and again Does anyone know how to fix this? On MD related neews, MiniDisc is catching on with people in my High School! Yes, America is finally learning! God, why aren't we as smart and Audiophilic as you people in the UK and Japan??? america sucks... I've already converted 2 Rio users to minidisc, and several other people (9, to be exact) are saving up money from their after-school jobs for a sony (i told them, get something with Sharp ATRAC, you're gonna be sorry [techno is popular at my school...]) REPLY, AND DO IT PRIVATELY, DAMMIT :) Jeffrey Lan [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Jim Coon Not just another pretty mandolin picker. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If Gibson made cars, would they sound so sweet? My first web page http://www.tir.com/~liteways - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: SONY MZ-R55
When using sync record, it not only detects the track marks when recording digitally from a CD, but it also detects silences (or relatively quiet passages) of a predetermined length. If that length is satisfied, then it automatically thinks its another track. This happens regardless of digital or analogue input. So don't worry. It's cumbersome to have to re-combine everything, but it's normal all the same. Adios, LarZ --- TAMA - The Strongest Name in Drums --- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, 3 March 2000 12:15 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:MD: SONY MZ-R55 Hi I am having trouble with my sony mz-r55. When i put it on sync record and try to record a cd, it makes multiple tracks for for one song. what i mean is, that it breaks up the song, instead of just being track 01 the song is 01 and another part is track 02 and the thrid half is the 03 track. If anyone can UNDERSTAND anything i just said i commend you. If you can give me any help please e-mail me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: MD: SONY MZ-R55
In a message dated 03/03/2000 12:02:43 AM US Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When using sync record, it not only detects the track marks when recording digitally from a CD, but it also detects silences (or relatively quiet passages) of a predetermined length. Is this unique to the R55? I have an R50 (admittedly, the only portable I've owned so far) and it only marks tracks when the CD track changes, when recording digitally. Clay Voris [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
MD: bad memorex discs?
Hey y'all, I was thinking of picking up a pack of 20 memorex discs for 29.99 USD at my local circuit city(you can buy online too), and I was just wondering if anybody has had any problems with memorex discs? Aileen - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: MD: SONY MZ-R55
I've found that both my R50 as well as my JA30ES deck do that digitally. Adios, LarZ --- TAMA - The Strongest Name in Drums --- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, 3 March 2000 16:07 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: MD: SONY MZ-R55 In a message dated 03/03/2000 12:02:43 AM US Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When using sync record, it not only detects the track marks when recording digitally from a CD, but it also detects silences (or relatively quiet passages) of a predetermined length. Is this unique to the R55? I have an R50 (admittedly, the only portable I've owned so far) and it only marks tracks when the CD track changes, when recording digitally. Clay Voris [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
