Re: MD: The MP3 versus MD stuff - a factual comparidon

2001-08-05 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
>From what I remember reading, yeah, they were hacked 80s, but they were gonna try to get Hi-Space to make some... guess not :( -Rob - Original Message - From: "David W. Tamkin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2001 1:51 PM Subject: Re: MD: The MP3 ver

Re: MD: The MP3 versus MD stuff - a factual comparidon

2001-08-04 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
> Rob, when you call your post "a factual compilation," you're holding > yourself to an exacting standard. > > | MiniDisc is always separate stereo in SP mode. > Yeah. When its in stereo, it is ALWAYS separate, if its SP. > > | 212Kb/sec is standard for ATRAC. > > I trust that you just mistyped t

MD: The MP3 versus MD stuff - a factual comparidon

2001-08-04 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
A good example of the kind of freedom left to developers is the fact that the MP3 standard does not specify exactly how to treat the upper end of the spectrum, above 16kHz. Since human auditory perception begins to diminish greatly (with age and exposure to loud volumes) between 16kHz and 20kHz,

Re: MD: Sound Blaster Live Platinum

2001-07-11 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
i do think that it ignores it -Rob - Original Message - From: "Evan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2001 7:26 PM Subject: MD: Sound Blaster Live Platinum EL SNIPO - To stop getting t

Re: MD: Freezing computer from Sb Live!

2001-07-06 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Actually, I figured it out SB Live! Wanted IRQ5

MD: Freezing computer from Sb Live!

2001-07-06 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
Whats up with this? I know ita off topic. I have Windows 2000 SP2, and whenever I install the SB Live! Platinum 5.1+, my computer freezes. What gives? - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe"

Re: MD: MD FAQ

2001-06-19 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Might I suggest the Faq-O-Matic? http://faqomat

Re: MD: Anti shock

2001-06-12 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Yes, and no. My MD-MS722 buffers 40sec of data,

Re: MD: length of a '74' MD

2001-06-10 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
They cant sell it as 75minute because its not - its 74 minutes 57 seconds - those 3 seconds count for a lot. - Original Message - From: "Christoph Hertel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2001 11:49 AM Subject: MD: length of a '74' MD > > Hello, > > I'm

Re: MD: Minidiscs

2001-06-09 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
erp. It did, and it was a patent for the loading deck. weird patent, eh? - Original Message - From: "Robert J. Lynn Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2001 12:52 AM Subject: Re: MD: Minidiscs > Whats the patent numbe

Re: MD: Minidiscs

2001-06-09 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Whats the patent number? My MD-MS722 doesnt say

Re: MD: Minidiscs

2001-06-09 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
Perhaps. But ATRAC is a Dolby patent (According to the back of my MD-MS722 - Patents last 25 years. Somehow, I doubt it tho - MD could undergo a facelift - MP3 support in ADDITION to ATRAC. -Rob - Original Message - From: "Shawn Lin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Satur

Re: MD: DCC?

2001-06-07 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
white noise, right? -Rob - Original Message - From: "Stainless Steel Rat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "MD-L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2001 11:38 AM Subject: Re: MD: DCC? > > * "Robert J. Lynn Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on Thu

Re: MD: Sharp 722 EEPROM Settings / Service Manual

2001-06-07 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Looks like these'll work. http://www.minidisc.o

Re: MD: DCC?

2001-06-06 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
here's a thought - I dont know, tho A. Maybe the bits are stored on a carrier wave? Like a T1, per se. B. Maybe the bits arent recorded as waves. Just magnetic blips. - Original Message - From: "Stainless Steel Rat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "MD-L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, June

Re: MD: busted

2001-06-03 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
Guess not. Must just be real slow for the MD community lately :-/ - Original Message - From: "Robert J. Lynn Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2001 3:32 PM Subject: MD: busted >

MD: busted

2001-06-03 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
Is MD-L busted? -Rob [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brainbench certified PC Technician, Linux Admin, and Win98 user. "Claiming that video-games affects kids is ridiculous. If that was the point, then everyone who played Pac-man in the late 80s would be running around a dark room eating pills to monotonous mu

Re: MD: lip-12 specs and sources

2001-05-21 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
The higher the mAH the better. Thats how long the battery lasts. A 1500mAH battery can push 3.6V at 1500mA for one hour. A 800mAH battery can push 3.6v at 800mA for one hour. They basically go down that way too, eg, a 800mA (Li-Ion) battery will push 3.6v at 400mA for 2 hours. -Rob - Original

MD: D'Oh! (was Re: Unmatching impedance)

2001-05-16 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Well, now that i've used my headphones on my so

Re: MD: Unmatching impedance

2001-05-16 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === I dunno. The box (which is gone now) says 58ohm

MD: Unmatching impedance

2001-05-13 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
I just got some new headphones - Panasonic RP-HT710's. They have a 58ohm impedance, and I have a Sharp MD-MS722. It says 16-19ohm impedance in the manual. Need I worry? -Rob [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brainbench certified PC Technician, Linux Admin, and Win98 user. "Claiming that video-games affects kids

Re: MD: audition channel on sound cards?

2001-05-01 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
yeah - Unmute Line In - as long as Line In isnt selected to record from, your fine -Rob - Original Message - From: "Brent Harding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 10:41 PM Subject: MD: audition channel on sound cards? > > Is there any inexpensi

Re: MD: Off topic... Iomega Rebate

2001-04-17 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === it's a $40 discount on your next purchase. Almo

Re: MD: sharp MD-X5 and MS-702

2001-04-11 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === You could always ship it to the repair shop =)

MD: (Again) Why Aiwa is Copying Sony!

2001-04-08 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
Because they ARE Sony! http://www.sony.co.jp/en/SonyInfo/CorporateInfo/Subsidiaries -Rob - To stop getting this list send a message containing just the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

MD: Why AIWA is copying Sony!

2001-04-08 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
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Re: MD: MD Data 2 - why can't it be marketed as a "Zip killer"?

2001-04-07 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
> > "iomega makes good products"? have you ever heard of the click of death? > > > > No. It's a problem in ZIP Drives where the head would get lodged inthe ZIP disc, and the "click" noize the head armature made as it loaded and unloaded from the ZIP cartridge. It, for the most part, destroyed the

Re: MD: MD Data 2 - why can't it be marketed as a "Zip killer"?

2001-04-07 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Well, I think anyone who buys Iomega products d

Re: MD: Dataplay Digital Format??

2001-03-29 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
It's called FMD - Flourescent Multilayer Disc. - Original Message - From: "I Can Not Tell You" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2001 12:03 AM Subject: Re: MD: Dataplay Digital Format?? > > > ==

Re: MD: Dataplay Digital Format??

2001-03-29 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Here's some points to consider: If you've seen

Re: MD: . dvd copyright/fragile MD players

2001-03-27 Thread Robert J. Lynn Jr.
DVDs have two forms of protection, one in the analog world, and the other in the digital world. Both are EASILY breakable! The digital protection, known as Content Scrambling Sytem, uses 400 40-bit keys to encrypt the .VOB video stream. Each software/player manufacturer has a decryption key. You

Re: MD: holding STOP and CLEAR on MDS-JB940

2001-03-10 Thread Robert J Lynn Jr
Hi david, i have a question for ya - when yuo post, why do you carbon copy to the list and not send to the list? When you carbon copy to the list, it goes into my inbox, not the MD-L folder. Just a question =) -Rob - Original Message - From: "David W. Tamkin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMA

Re: MD: Recording mp3 to MD (the DFX parameter)

2001-03-03 Thread Robert J Lynn Jr
=== > > OK, so by using an optical out i take advantage of the DFX.That's cool. > Using just the line-out allows that to happen as well? > cheers for the info > tim > > - Original Message - > From: "Robert J Lynn Jr" <[EMAIL

Re: MD: Recording mp3 to MD (the DFX parameter)

2001-03-03 Thread Robert J Lynn Jr
Hi Tim, With an optical card, all you get is what you hear at the speakers. That means the DFX processing WILL go through the S/PDIF out. And DFX makes the recording sound much better. Digital recording is so much simpler than Analog. - Original Message - From: "tim m" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: MD: Basic MD questions

2001-02-16 Thread Robert J Lynn Jr
. Odd. - Original Message - From: "Robert J Lynn Jr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 8:30 PM Subject: Re: MD: Basic MD questions > > > === >

MD: Why MiniDisc?

2001-02-16 Thread Robert J Lynn Jr
a new scratch, but PROBABLY not much more. And for the MP3 player, I'd need a computer to use it anyway. Just today i fell asleep in class and led the MD-MS722 take notes for me. I see MD as the big player, not MP3. Reguards, -Rob -- Robert J. Lynn, Jr. Brainbench Certified Computer Technician,

Re: MD: recovering deleted TOC

2001-02-13 Thread Robert J Lynn Jr
I cant remember exatly how to do it, bu TRUST ME, its still there. It just deletes the entry from the TOC. - Original Message - From: "Matthew Bullis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 6:54 PM Subject: Re: MD: recovering deleted TOC > > How do

Re: MD: Best buy, phasing out MD equip ??

2001-02-10 Thread Robert J Lynn Jr
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === So? It still requires a computer ($500) and a C

Re: MD: haha @ sharp

2001-02-08 Thread Robert J Lynn Jr
> > The analog cable is permitted because it doesn't allow you to make a > "duplicate" copy of the digital file. After the DAC has its way with your > music, it is not as good. This is then just as acceptable (to RIAA) as, for > instance, a Casette copy. > > C

Re: MD: Basic MD questions

2001-02-08 Thread Robert J Lynn Jr
=== = NB: Over 50% of this message is QUOTED, please = = be more selective when quoting text = === Hiya Paul - On my Sharp MD-MS722, you can liste

MD: haha @ sharp

2001-02-08 Thread Robert J Lynn Jr
Well, whats the purpose of SCMS if the manual says this: Error Message: Can't COPY (Not REC) Meaning: No copy can be made because of the SCMS copyright system. Solution: Copy using an Analog cable Well whats the purpose of SCMS if they give the way round it right there? lol... -- Robert J.

Re: MD: MP3's vs MD.

2001-02-06 Thread Robert J Lynn Jr
gt; beats MP3. ATRAC is fully reverse and forward compatible, and is > constantly > > updated with new revisions. MP3 has been the same since the MPEG1 Audio > > standard was made back in the late '80s. > > -- > > Robert J. Lynn, Jr. > > Brainbench Certified Compu

Re: MD: MP3's vs MD.

2001-02-05 Thread Robert J Lynn Jr
trial design that goes in to these players is VERY impressive. Especially for Sharp. MD all the way! -- Robert J. Lynn, Jr. Brainbench Certified Computer Technician, Linux Administrator, and Master Windows 98 User PGP Key ID: 0xCDE22CFB (RSA) [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] EFNet: Vegeta99 - Ori

MD: Sharp MD-MS722

2001-02-04 Thread Robert J Lynn Jr
Hello, I just bought a Sharp MD-MS722. Are there any glaring problems with the product that I should know about (other than its about as thick as a novel ;-P) -- Robert J. Lynn, Jr. Brainbench Certified Computer Technician, Linux Administrator, and Master Windows 98 User PGP Key ID: 0xCDE22CFB