Replying via md-l in case anyone else has similar worries (or because I
just like to gab). I could reply direct, but...
My MZ-R3 does that too and always has since buying it over 3 years ago.
According to the manual (which I have temporarily misplaced) mechanical
noise from the unit is normal and is not a sign of malfunction. I think it also
mentions power-saving as well.
A sort of "quiet click every 2 seconds or so, with very quiet whirring / disk
spinning between alternate clicks" which when I monitored the current
consumption corresponded with the motor running then stopping. On mono
the clicks were about 4 seconds apart as you would expect from the half-
speed data transfer.
Since the current drain was roughly halved in the motor-off part of the cycle
this meant it drains only 75% (half 50%, half 100%) of what the continuous
motor running would be. So on my 2AA Nicads I get about 120mins instead
of 90mins, on a good day (650mAH cells). Superb.
The unit can of course only stop the motor due to having buffered the music
in the anti-shock memory, so if you shake your unit the clicks might stop. Of
course if you shake it *too* vigorously the unit might stop and it will need a
trip to the repair shop :-P
At least thats what I believe my R3 does, and would really appreciate anyone
else with an R3 confirming this is normal behaviour. [Hi again, David :-]
Cheers,
PrinceGaz -- "if it harms none, do what you will"
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From: Davez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Just purchased a Sony MZ-E40 portable player, and have a question. Not sure
> if this is a problem or not ? It seems to play just fine, however I notice
> that the player itself (as it's playing a MD), about every 3 seconds that
> smooth running sound that a MD usually gives (Im used to decks.. this is my
> first portable) if you stick your ear near to the cabinet is not so smooth
> on this MZ-E40. About every 3 seconds a little clickity sound I can hear. It
> lasts for about a second,sounds normal to me and then in another 3 seconds
> this sounds happens it all over again (just keeps repeating itself). Not
> loud, but certinally noticeable.
>
> Anyone have any insight on this one, any information would be most helpful.
> I'm thinking that it might already need a trip to repair ??
>
> (please respond directly as well if you could)
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