I Agree with you. They need to sent update on CD just like Jaws does. Linda Reeder ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carol Pearson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 9:14 AM Subject: RE: Upgrade process, manual and other docs on ptr1 website, ETC...
> I'm sorry, I don't quite agree here. > > It may not be directly a Plextor issue but it's unreasonable, surely, to > expect everyone to have CD burning software and, even if they have the > software and use it in a limited capacity, they still may not understand > (as I did not) about images. > > I know of no other programme where updates are issued in this format. > > I hope Plextor are listening! > > > -- > Carol > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Brian Borowski [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 23 August 2004 15:43 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Upgrade process, manual and other docs on ptr1 website, ETC... > > > The upgrade process isn't complicated; just read the documentation on > the > web site and follow the directions. If users don't know how to burn an > image with their particular sort of cd burning software; then this is > really not a Plextor issue, but a use of software issue. The problem > is, > there are numerous brands of cd burning software, and Plextor (I can't > imagine this to be the case) cannnot be responsible for teaching people > how to do this; this list can help with such issues. Personally, I > like: $ cdrecord dev=0,0 speed=16 -data PTR1VERUP200ENG.iso but it's all > up to the user. > > As for the documentation; maybe the manual isn't just the thing for > everyone, but if one actually reads it, or searches for the sections > relevant to what you're trying to do; it has all the information in it; > I > had no questions about the use of the machine after reading the whole > thing. That's not to say refreshing of my memory wasn't needed, because > > there was so much information there, but you learn how to do some basic > things with the machine, and when you've mastered that, learn the more > complicated things through the use of the manual, this list, and > experimentation. There is documentation on the ptr1 site, about the new > > features in V2, and how to upgrade; I followed those instructions and it > > happened... > > There may be an issue with some stray RF on the case of the PTR1, but > this > isn't unusual in the case of almost all devices that have a power > supply, > especially if the case of that equipment isn't grounded through a > separate > line (the safety ground) which I believe all computers have. The PTR1's > > power supply has a two-conductor cord and uses a switching power supply > (down to 10V DC 2.5A) and has to be well isolated for safety reasons. > The > fact that the computer is grounded and the PTR1 is not, might well mean > that when a user makes a connection between the two devices, there could > > be a small low voltage difference between them. This is a common > problem > and I've experienced it many times with a wide variety of equipment. > > As for the audio hum when recording. My solution is to either: > * Reverse the plug, > > * Try a different mic, or if the input setup is more sophisticated > different connecting cords, > > * My favorite: wind a few turns of the cord from the input device > through > a ferrite bead (toroid or tube). > Success with the above three suggestions varies depending upon numerous > external conditions, use, ETC. > > Brian Borowski > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > --- > Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.742 / Virus Database: 495 - Release Date: 19/08/2004 > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.742 / Virus Database: 495 - Release Date: 19/08/2004 > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
